Head coach Kirby Smart was pleased with how his defense practiced Thursday for the first time since Georgia began practicing in full pads this spring.
Stepping to the podium after Thursday’s practice, Smart commended the defense for playing with a better sense of urgency against an offense that has made quite a few plays through the past four weeks.
“The defense came out with their necks bowed up a little bit and their spurs ready,” Smart said. “They were a little upset and they practiced a lot better. The offense responded Saturday but it’s the first life the defense has shown.