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Stetson Bennett on whether there's been any hurt feelings between himself, JT Daniels

20200517_134556by:Justin Rudolph•11/30/21
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ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 20: Stetson Bennett #13 and JT Daniels #18 of the Georgia Bulldogs warm up prior to the game against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Sanford Stadium on November 20, 2021 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** JT Daniels; Stetson Bennett

The Georgia Bulldogs have dominated on the field this year thanks to their defense. However, there has not been as much attention paid to their offense or the performance of their quarterback. Not much has been said about the Bulldogs’ transition from beginning-of-the-season starter JT Daniels to current starter Stetson Bennett. But on Monday, Bennett gave the world a glimpse into the two quarterbacks’ relationship since the transition.

“I think that’s a good question. I think it comes from just a confidence of both of ourselves that comes from within. Both of us know that we’re both really good players. And I think a lot of resentment and all that stuff comes from jealousy,” said Bennett

“Obviously, we both want to be the starting quarterback, but we also know that what’s important is the team,” Bennett said. “And we know that, regardless of who has been starting in the past or in the future or any of that stuff, if we flash those feelings or begin to try to undermine the other person, first of all, it’s not going to work because we don’t make those decisions. Second of all, it’s going to negatively affect the team.

“Both of us understand that we’re in this spot today, not because of us, but because of what the University of Georgia is, what the SEC is, what football in general is, and I think we have a respect and reverence for all of those things that allows us to see that it’s bigger than us and ourselves. When you look at it that way, you kind of have a lesser opinion of yourself and a lower importance that would maybe allow you to be jealous and to hate the other one or do snide things and all that stuff.

“So I think both of us have a pretty good understanding of that and I guess life in general,”

Georgia and Alabama kickoff with the SEC Championship on the line at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 4:00 p.m. ET on CBS. The Bulldogs are vying for their 16th conference championship and second under head coach Kirby Smart. Georgia last claimed the SEC Championship in 2017, beating Auburn for the title.

Then, after conference champions are crowned, the final version of the College Football Playoff rankings will be announced Sunday at 12:00 p.m. ET, setting the four-team bracket that will decide the national championship.