Cordy Glenn made 10 starts on Georgia’s offensive line as a freshman in 2008.  The Bulldogs completed the season with a 10-3 record and with one of the most productive offenses in the nation.  This is the first installment of a series of “Catching Up” with current Bulldogs.

Q: Last year you came in as a true freshman and earned a starting position.  What advantages do you have this year as a sophomore from your experiences last year?

Glenn: Things should be easier this year now that I have that experience.  I also know what is coming and what to expect.  My fundamentals and techniques are much better.

Q: Many people believe that the biggest improvements occur from your freshman to sophomore seasons.  What have you done this offseason to improve from last year?

Glenn: I’ve been working on my consistency.  I work hard everyday and make sure I’m not being lackadaisical.  I’m pushing myself and hitting the weight room everyday.

Q: With Trinton Sturdivant and Vince Vance coming back from their knee injuries and not losing anyone from the offensive line last year, the depth is considered to be better than any recent years.  What does this mean for your position?

Glenn: Well, it’s nice to have the depth.  You also know that you have to push yourself everyday in practice.  You can’t afford to mess up because there is always somebody who can take your spot.  Everyone is pushed to get better everyday.

Q: With quarterback Matthew Stafford leaving for the NFL (No. 1 pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions), senior Joe Cox has worked his way into the starting role.  What level of leadership have you seen from Cox this summer?

Glenn: Everyone is working hard and taking responsibility for themselves.  Joe is taking on the leadership role that is expected and everyone is following his lead.  Really, there is leadership by committee.  The maturity level on this team is much higher.

Q: If you could single out anyone as going above and beyond this summer, who would it be? Why?

Glenn: Everyone is pushing themselves.  We have had 100 percent attendance everyday.

Q: What are your thoughts of traveling to Stillwater, Okla., to play a preseason top-10 Oklahoma State team in the season opener?

Glenn: It will be a good experience to play against a good football team like Oklahoma State.  It will also be a humbling experience to play someone like that.

Q: What do you feel will be some of the strong points of this year’s team?

Glenn: The leadership on this team is definitely one of our strong points.  The whole team is more mature and we are all working hard this summer to help reach our goals for the season.

Q: Coach Stacy Searels is believed to be one of the best offensive line coaches in the nation.  In your opinion, what makes him one of the best?

Glenn: Coach Searels is a great coach that doesn’t let you get away with anything.  He teaches great fundamentals and pushes everyone daily to get better.

Q: Last summer there was the pressure of being preseason  No. 1.  This year’s team comes in with a slightly lower ranking.  What kind of difference does it make not having that added pressure?

Glenn: It really doesn’t do anything for us.  We know what we want to do to have a successful season.  We are working hard right now in the weight room and doing drills so that we can have a successful season.

Q: Of the incoming freshmen, which guys have caught your eye this summer?

Glenn: To be honest with you, they all look good to me.

Q: Coach Searels has been questioned whether you will line up at tackle or guard this year.  Do you have a preference of which position?

Glenn: I really just want to play and contribute to the team.  It really doesn't matter to me at all.