Jay Hawkins

Jay Hawkins

Joined: Mar 15, 2016

Besides being the editor of Dawn of the Dawg, Jay Hawkins (@legitjaydawg) is currently a sophomore in college. He is a sports contributor at his hometown paper, former editor at his college newspaper, and the former creator and author of an award-winning sports blog (jaydawg.sportsblog.com). He shares his sports views from the great state of Georgia.

Oct 15, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores defensive tackle Nifae Lealao (77) tackles Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia’s loss to Vandy shows Dawgs are still kings at beating themselves

Oct 8, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back Ralph Webb (7) runs the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats in the first half at Commonwealth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports

Meet Vanderbilt’s MVPs: Zach Cunningham and Ralph Webb

Oct 9, 2016; Columbia, SC, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Brian Herrien (35) follows a block by Bulldogs guard Greg Pyke (73) during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium. Georgia won 28-14. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Midseason Review: UGA’s biggest surprise over the first half of the season

Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; A Georgia Bulldogs cheerleader shown during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

UGA’s 2 biggest disappointments over the first half of the season

Oct 9, 2016; Columbia, SC, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart expresses his displeasure with his offense against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

With win over USC, Georgia’s O-line shows much improvement

Nov 21, 2015; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks cheerleader waves the flag during the game between the Bulldogs and the Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium. Citadel upsets South Carolina 23-22. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Columbia has not been friendly to Dawgs as of late

Sep 24, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA: Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart yells during the first quarter of the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mississippi won 45-14. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports.

Why the criticism of Kirby Smart is unwarranted

Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) reacts with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Positive takeaways from Tennessee-Georgia

Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) reacts with fans prior to the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Even with Georgia loss, Jacob Eason shows how special he is

Sep 17, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (11) hands the ball off to running back Jalen Hurd (1) during the second half against the Ohio Bobcats at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 28 to 19. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Tennessee vs. Georgia: Ultimate preview & prediction

Sep 24, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; General view of the Tennessee Volunteers running through the T before the game against the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

A View from Tennessee: Q&A with FanSided’s All For Tennessee

Sep 24, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; The Tennessee Volunteers celebrate after a victory over the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 38 to 28. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

Week 5 SEC Power Rankings: Georgia plummets

Sep 24, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) runs the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

UGA’s Nick Chubb’s status still up in the air for big test against UT

Sep 24, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Chad Kelly (10) runs the ball during a play that would result in a touchdown during the third quarter of the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mississippi won 45-14. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

Georgia falls, Tennessee rises in latest AP poll prior to Saturday’s game

Sep 24, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive back Myles Hartsfield (15) makes the Landshark sign after a play during the second quarter of the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports

Why Georgia Football got exposed against Ole Miss

Sep 10, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart walks through the Dawgwalk prior to the game against the Nicholls State Colonels at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

UGA-OIe Miss: 5 keys to a Georgia victory