Making smart choices in college is crucial—they can shape your entire future.
That’s even more true if you’re the quarterback for the Georgia Bulldogs.
The pressure is intense. Expectations are sky-high. Everyone’s watching. That’s the nature of the role—and it comes with the territory.
For Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton, the mission is simple: take care of the football. Know the role, focus on the goal, and play the game with precision.
Be a quarterback, not a superhero.
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When it comes to Gunner Stockton, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart has a simple message: “Good decisions, good decisions,” he emphasized. “Make smart choices, keep developing, and continue learning situational football.”
Stockton has all the tools you want in a quarterback. He’s intelligent, confident, tough, mobile, and has a strong arm. He’s capable of leading this team wherever it wants to go.
Now, it’s about mastering the offense and learning from the inevitable mistakes that come with gaining experience. There will be growing pains, but as long as he learns from them, he’ll be just fine.
“Football has gotten so complex that some quarterbacks don’t even know the down and distance,” Smart said. “They’re not always sure if it’s third down or fourth, or if they still have another play to convert. It’s the little details that matter. Being a quarterback means understanding the game, reading the defense, knowing your protections and run schemes. It’s like being a computer—there’s so much going on at once. But Gunner’s made great progress in that area. That’s what I’m looking for when he’s out there.”
Throwing a football 75 yards is impressive—and it’s fun—but if the pass falls incomplete, it doesn’t mean much.
Quarterback is the hardest job in sports. It’s not just about airing it out. Stockton is still developing, and his next big step comes with more time on the field. The more he plays, the sharper he’ll get.
But the key remains the same: don’t try to be Superman. Make smart reads. Protect the ball. Take calculated risks when they’re there, but avoid unnecessary danger. Spread the ball around, rely on your teammates, and execute each play as designed.
“Make good decisions.”
That’s Gunner Stockton’s mission right now
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