Ladd McConkey

Loran Smith/File Photo

Loran Smith/File Photo

Smith: The Chatsworth Cheetah, Ladd McConkey

After a brief respite in the hills of Northwest Georgia, the Chatsworth Cheetah—a most appropriate byname for Ladd McConkey—has returned to Los Angeles with his sights set on continuing his football career with the Chargers.
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) runs away from Florida defenders for a 41-yard touchdown. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) runs away from Florida defenders for a 41-yard touchdown. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Top-ranked Bulldogs run away from Gators

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After trailing Florida early this past week, No. 1 Georgia turned up the heat quickly. The Gators led 7-3 after each team’s first drive in the first quarter, but the Bulldogs responded by scoring 36 unanswered points.
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) cuts up field before stepping out-of-bounds on a catch against Kent State. JACK OZMER/UGA Athletics

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) cuts up field before stepping out-of-bounds on a catch against Kent State. JACK OZMER/UGA Athletics

Georgia defeats Golden Flashes in ugly win

Georgia’s matchup with Kent State didn’t go as planned; however, the No. 1 Bulldogs still defeated the Golden Flashes 39-22 Saturday at Sanford Stadium. Kent State (1-3) played well and kept Georgia (4-0, 1-0 SEC) off balance in all facets of the game.