For Georgia fans, any win over the Florida Gators is worth celebrating , even though the Bulldogs are use to being in the win column, going 3-1 over Florida in the last four years.
Former Georgia star kicker Rodrigo ‘Hot-rod’ Blankenship just got one of those wins, beating out former Florida Gator Eddy Piñeiro to win the Indianapolis Colts’ kicking duties, per NFL insider Adam Schefter.
Colts are waiving kicker Eddy Pineiro, per source, meaning Rodrigo Blankenship wins Indy’s kicking job. Pineiro did not miss a kick this preseason and could draw interest on waivers with some teams struggling at kicker right now.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 24, 2021
Blankenship was the favorite to do so after a fantastic rookie season where he finished fifth in the NFL in field goals made (32) with an 86.5% field goal percentage and this wild game-winner versus the Packers.
HOT ROD WITH ICE IN HIS VEINS
Rookie Julian Blackmon forced the fumble, rookie Jonathan Taylor sneaks into better FG range, rookie Rodrigo Blankenship NAILS the game-winner! #ForTheShoe #GBvsIND #ForTheBrand pic.twitter.com/yfWOneeRQ7
— Tyler (@ThroneTyler845) November 23, 2020
Not bad for an undrafted free agent.
Georgia fans remember the Marietta, Ga., native most for his stylish goggles and some big time kicks. There is probably none bigger than this kick versus Oklahoma in the 2018 Rose Bowl, which set the historic bowl’s record for the longest field goal ever at 55-yards.
Special teams film/highlight from the Rose Bowl. UGA kicker Rodrigo Blankenship drills the bowl record with minimal pressure. Great snap, hold, and inside blocking. #cfbtop25 pic.twitter.com/nEW52xEkOH
— Mr. Ed (@VeNGNCE) July 27, 2018
You can catch Rodrigo and the Colts in their final preseason game versus the Lions on Friday at 7:00 p.m.
