Rabun County, Georgia, has a tribute sign for its hometown quarterback, Gunner Stockton. Travelers passing the G.O.A.T. general store on U.S. Route 441 can spot the sign on a hillside along the Tiger Connector, a message that locals say fits a quarterback they consider the greatest of all time. The town covers less than a square mile and has fewer than 500 residents.
Stockton broke or threatened nearly every Georgia prep passing and scoring record at Rabun County High School before heading to the University of Georgia. Friends and neighbors describe him as down to earth and hardworking. Jerry Taylor, owner of Georgia Mountain Roofing, erected the sign with permission from Stockton's family after his wife, Kelly, suggested the idea.
As a senior, Stockton is leading No. 2 Georgia into a showdown at No. 6 Alabama. He has completed 75.5% of his passes for 1,049 yards with 13 touchdowns and one interception in five games. Last week he threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-14 win over Vanderbilt. Alabama held him to 130 passing yards in last season's 24-21 loss, which ended Georgia's 33-game home winning streak.
Coach Kirby Smart praised Stockton's experience and growth, saying the quarterback has done a tremendous job of managing the game plan. Stockton is now looking to lead Georgia to its first College Football Playoff national championship since its back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2021.
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