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UGA football great Rodrigo 'Hot Rod' Blankenship sets Colts rookie scoring record

Former Georgia kicker Rodrigo ‘Hot Rod’ Blankenship made history on Sunday as the Indianapolis Colts rookie scored his 116th point of the season, a new franchise rookie scoring record.

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) December 14, 2020

Colts owner Jim Irsay also congratulated Hot Rod.

Congrats to Rodrigo @RodTheKicker3 for setting the franchise scoring record todaybfor a rookie.

— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) December 14, 2020

Through 13 games, the former Georgia great has hit 27 of 30 field goals and 35 of 37 extra points for a total of 116 points, which ranks third in the NFL this season.