ATLANTA-- Just when Stetson Bennett appears like the walk-on quarterback opposing fanbases enjoy to dislike, he stated provide me another possibility.
Just when he tosses his worst interception of the year-- potentially of his profession-- he let it move straight off his shoulders.
Just when you count him out and think that he can do no more as Georgia's quarterback, he puts Bulldog Nation on his back.
Just when you've typed out the story that sends him off into his post-college journey, admiring him for his profession as a Bulldog while demeaning him for having the worst video game of his Georgia profession at the worst of times, Bennett manages a stunner that reels you back in and makes you think that the walk-on wonder quarterback actually is among the very best Bulldogs to ever use the uniform.
" You're right, I was playing like crap there for a bit in the 2nd half," a psychologically tired Bennett stated in Georgia's locker space as he cut tape off his ankles while being retreated to do interviews in Mercedes-Benz's press space. "I do not understand, guy. That was unique. That was insane. Nuts."
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Georgia was down and out on Saturday.
Bennett looked a bit off physically, and performance-wise he appeared lost. Georgia's offense wasn't clicking and the Bulldogs started the 2nd half with successive 3-and-outs while Ohio State extended its halftime lead with an early second-half goal.
But simply when you believe all is lost and the clock has actually struck midnight on Stetson Bennett IV, Georgia's Heisman prospect whom numerous turned their nose up at for remaining in New York in early December, he kips down a Heisman efficiency in the 4th quarter to outduel Ohio State's CJ Stroud, the far remarkable Heisman prize prospect for much of the night.
When it mattered most, when Georgia required him most, when a chance at back-to-back nationwide titles was on the line and the Bulldogs needed to rely on a rescuer to come back from a 14- point deficit, Bennett's heroics led the Bulldogs back to the College Football Playoff finals for the 2nd straight year.
With Georgia tracking by 14 at the start of the 4th quarter, Bennett pressed the Bulldogs down the field and into basket variety. A couple uses the drive, nevertheless, were emblematic of the night Bennett was having.
A mysterious backwards pass that lost 10 lawns was followed by a toss to Ladd McConkey in a tight window that was almost obstructed and the Bulldogs opted for a basket.
With 8: 51 to play and Georgia routing by 11, Bennett's star shined brightest.
He struck Arian Smith on a 76- lawn goal give the Georgia sideline prior to discovering McConkey for a two-point conversion that pulled Georgia within 3 points.
" When Stetson does something bad or something coach does not desire him to do, our task is to raise him up, male," Smith stated. "Let him understand that we're here for him."
Georgia handled to remain in the video game from there and routed 41-35 with 2: 36 to play. It required a goal to win.
The Bulldogs never ever suspended Stetson through any of his battles. They understood who their person was, and to hell with anybody who has actually ever questioned him.
" When we depended on him, he appeared," stated senior Kearis Jackson, who had a 35- backyard reception on the Bulldogs' last drive. "He made those plays and made those includes clutch scenarios. That's what it's everything about. It's not about how you begin it's about how you complete."
Five plays and 72 backyards later on, Georgia had a 1-point lead. Bennett ended up the video game with 398 lawns, one of the most of his profession. He finished 10 of 12 for 190 backyards in the 4th quarter.
The Bulldogs required a missed out on Ohio State basket to seal the triumph. When it went large left, Bennett ran onto the field sans helmet, arms out broad with tears appearing on his face, just like they did at the end of last season's nationwide title video game.
No matter the outcome of the Jan. 9 national championship versus TCU in Los Angeles, Bennett's tradition can't be tainted. He was called the Peach Bowl MVP on Saturday (or early Sunday early morning), contributing to his prize case of famous efficiencies in 2015's Orange Bowl, nationwide title video game and this season's SEC Championship video game.
Just when you believe you've discovered the minute that you can push in his face and state, "see, here's the factor you can't rely on a walk-on quarterback," the legend of Stetson grows.
Saturday's efficiency was an ideal conclusion of Bennett's profession. The lows relied on highs and the thriller kept you on your seat till the clock did undoubtedly strike midnight to ring in 2023.
But it wasn't completion of Bennett's Cindarella run. Oh no, there's another video game for this tested winner.
" The legend isn't over. We have another video game this season," stated center Sedrick Van Pran. "I'm not exactly sure what he's doing next year or if he's devoted to come back."
Ryne Dennis is an editor, sportswriter and writer for the Athens Banner-Herald. He can be reached at rdennis@onlineathens.com or on Twitter @RyneDennis.
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