UGA’s Top 5 Players Heading Into 2015

Sep 27, 2014; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard Greg Pyke (73) reacts on the field after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated Tennessee 35-32. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Last year, the Georgia Bulldogs had its best offensive line arguably since 2009 when Joe Cox was the starting quarterback.  The starting five for the Dawgs gelled as a unit led by then Senior C David Andrews, now with the New England Patriots.

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With four of the five starters on the UGA Offensive Line returning in 2015, I’d like to point out who I believe is the best player on that unit: RS Junior G Greg Pyke.  In his first season as a starting lineman for the Dawgs, I believe that Pyke was the most consistently strong player on the line behind only Team Captain David Andrews.

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Pyke is a former lacrosse player from Maryland.  You can tell right away from his impressive footwork as a former long stick defenseman.  It’s his inherent quickness that stands out on a pull for a sweep that makes Pyke such a successful interior lineman.  He rarely gets beat or causes a false start penalty for the offense.  His all-around solid game should definitely benefit whoever ends up winning the starting center job.

I don’t really know what Pyke’s pro prospects are, but like David Andrews and Ben Jones before him, you need to have a leader on the interior of the offensive for the Dawgs to play their best football.  I believe Greg Pyke is that guy for the UGA this season.

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