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Dave Portnoy criticizes Georgia Bulldogs after interview denial

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 3:46 PM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Dave Portnoy criticizes Georgia Bulldogs after interview denial

Summary

Dave Portnoy expressed his disdain for Georgia Bulldogs baseball after the team denied an interview request for catcher Dan Jackson. During his rant on Fox Sports 1, Portnoy declared he would root against Georgia in every sport and questioned the team's attitude toward Barstool Sports. He highlighted Jackson's achievements and the Bulldogs’ recent Super Regional wins against Mississippi State. Following the incident, he mentioned the possibility of attending the College World Series to jeer at Georgia. The Bulldogs are set to face Texas after the Longhorns won against Oregon.

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By the Numbers

•Portnoy criticized Georgia's decision to deny an interview request.
•Georgia recently swept Mississippi State in a Super Regional.
•Dan Jackson is a finalist for the Golden Spikes Award.
•Georgia will play Texas in the College World Series.
•Portnoy vows to root against Georgia in all sports.

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3:46 PMYahoo Sports — 'The Georgia Bulldogs are dead to me." Barstool leader's rant goes viral

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'Anybody that went to Georgia, I have no respect for you on a human level.' Barstool's Dave Portnoy goes on rant about UGA baseball denying interview.
— Yahoo Sports

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