After watching film from Monday's scrimmage, head coach Mark Richt singled out the play of several Bulldogs.
"Jeffrey (Owens) and Geno (Atkins) didn't play a lot, but when they did they
dominated," Richt said. "The offense couldn't do much when those two were in there. Justin Houston had bright moments, Jarius Wynn had a strong day, and Rennie (Curran) played well. CJ Byrd had some good hits on wide receivers, and Vance Cuff played very well in goal line."
Richt also noted that sophomore offensive tackle Trinton Sturdivant, who was
injured in Monday's scrimmage, will undergo reconstructive surgery on his left knee next week after tearing the ACL, MCL and PCL in the joint.
"Trinton was bigger, stronger and more experienced than he was a year ago,"
Richt said. "He had been practicing so hard. I'm still sick about it. He's in good spirits, and we are going to support him."
According to UGA Director of Sports Medicine Ron Courson, Sturdivant suffered a multiple ligament injury and will require a 9-12 month rehab. He is expected to fully recover within 12 months.
Sophomore Josh Davis worked with the first unit in Sturdivant's absence Tuesday.
"Josh had a very good practice today," Richt said. "His energy level moved up a notch, and I like what I saw. He's running with the No. 1 unit, and he's in the lead for that position right now."
The Bulldogs will hold their third two-a-day practice Wednesday with sessions at 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Georgia opens the season at Sanford Stadium against Georgia Southern on Aug. 30 at 12:30 p.m. The annual Fan Day will be held at Sanford Stadium Saturday. The Georgia football players and coaches will be on hand for photographs and autographs from 3-5 p.m. Other UGA sports teams will be available 1-3 p.m
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