# WOW: Kirby Smart FIRES BACK as Steve Smith calls Gunner Stockton 'Awful' | Spring Game Criticisms

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Podcast: [Locked On SEC – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sec-daily-college-football-basketball-podcast-854104)
Published: 2026-04-16T10:00:00+00:00
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Georgia Bulldogs star quarterback Gunner Stockton faces harsh criticism as Steve Smith Sr calls his play “awful" and "dog doo doo.” Can Stockton and head coach Kirby Smart silence the doubters and power Georgia to another SEC title? Chris Gordy breaks down the debate, digging into Stockton’s stats, Smart’s defensive arguments, and what this means for the Bulldogs’ championship hopes. The Texas A&M Aggies continue their recruiting surge, landing standout wide receiver Jaden Upshaw. Gordy examines Mike Elko’s impact, the Aggies’ emerging offensive weapons, and what to watch for in their upcoming spring game—including a $50,000 fan kicking contest. The episode also questions the fading tradition of SEC spring games amid

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