D.J. Shockley
D.J. Shockley
Donald Eugene "D. J." Shockleyis a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft where he served as a backup quarterback for four and a half years. He played college football at the University of Georgia. He is also a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity...
early game huge knows needs position teammates
I don't think (White) needs me to say it; I think he already knows how big this game is. Just to be in this position this early in his career, I think he understands how huge this game is for himself, his teammates and his university. Just being a player, he understands.
fighting gotta happened hard help team
You always gotta think when you're out, what would have happened if you had played? ... It's hard when you're team is out there fighting and you really can't help them.
emotional glad last team three
I'm really glad to be a part of this team and this program. It's been very emotional for me, especially the last three games.
huge knew played rough team
I knew I had played a huge part with this team being successful, ... It was rough in that respect. We all had put so much into this season.
glad great ride team year
It was a great ride I had all year long. I was just glad to be a part of this team and glad to be a part of everything we accomplished this year.
gone proud seniors team
It's always frustrating to lose, but the seniors on this team have gone through so much and really accomplished a lot. I'm really proud to be a part of it.
collected cool five knew needed teammates throw
You've got to be cool and collected all the way. You're not going to throw five touchdowns every game. But this was a big game, and I knew my teammates needed me the whole game.
change reassuring staying year
This whole year has been reassuring that I did the right thing by staying here. I wouldn't change anything about what I went through.
offense offensive
Everything that we have done successfully on offense is because of the offensive line.
carry entire fast momentum start
We wanted to start fast and carry over our momentum for the entire game.
needed
If they really needed me, ... I would have played.
catch drop fine five
If they have to drop five to catch five touchdown passes, that's fine with me,
playing
I don't know who said that, but he's playing pretty well to me.
best came coach couple days decided definitely leaving talked within
Leaving was definitely a possibility, ... I probably came down to within a couple of days of transferring. But then I talked with Coach Richt and decided this was the best place for me.