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Georgia Bulldogs: Monday Morning Recap

By Alistair Penny

Apr 16, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart talks to the press after the spring game at Sanford Stadium. The Black team defeated the Red team 34-14. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 16, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart talks to the press after the spring game at Sanford Stadium. The Black team defeated the Red team 34-14. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Recapping some of the stories that emerged for the Georgia Bulldogs this past weekend:

Georgia did fire Tracy Rocker

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Oct 29, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts against the Florida Gators during the first half at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts against the Florida Gators during the first half at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

In what should not be a particular surprise, we found out this weekend that Georgia did indeed dismiss Defensive Line coach Tracy Rocker. Dawgnation.com’s Chip Towers reported that a request from the University led to a document outlining the process. According to the report, the letter from UGA Athletic Director Greg McGarity said:

"“The decision has been made to discontinue your services as associate head coach. The University is hereby terminating your agreement of January 1, 2016. Please consider this advance written notice of your termination.”"

Tower’s also reports that Rocker was required to sign a general release that will not allow him to discuss his departure from UGA.

It’s an unsurprising finding considering everything that happened, rumors have been around since the beginning that Rocker was let go. That being said, it does at least offer clarity and hopefully closes the rumor mill. Ole Miss defensive line coach Tray Scott was hired two days after Rocker was let go on February 6th.

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