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Dave Collings

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Dave Collings
Georgia Bulldogs – No. 5
PositionHalfback
Career history
CollegeGeorgia (1920–1922)
Career highlights and awards
  • SIAA Championship (1920, 1921)

Dave Collings was a college football player. Collings was a running back and punter for the Georgia Bulldogs, a part of its "ten second backfield" in 1920. He made a 40-yard drop kick against South Carolina.[1] In the 7–0 defeat of Furman, a punting duel between Collings and Milton McManaway featured throughout.[2] He started the game against Vanderbilt in 1922 at quarterback.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Garbin, Patrick (2008). About Them Dawgs!: Georgia Football's Memorable Teams and Players. ISBN 9780810860407.
  2. ^ "Ga. Barely Overcome Furman Crew". The Red and Black. October 22, 1920. p. 8.
  3. ^ "Mulvihill Out As Georgia Goes To Battle With Vandy". Athens Banner. November 18, 1922. Archived from the original on February 4, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2016.