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Georgia coach Kirby Smart updates Nick Chubb’s injury status, responds to Les Miles’ firing
By Jason Hall
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Georgia coach Kirby Smart updated the status of running back Nick Chubb during his press conference Monday afternoon.
Chubb, who experienced an ankle injury during Saturday’s game against Ole Miss, will continue to rehab through the week before the Bulldogs have a definitive answer on his status for their upcoming game against Tennessee.
Smart on Chubb's ankle: "He's going to continue to rehab really hard. We won't know more until later in the week."
— Wilson Alexander (@whalexander_) September 26, 2016
Chubb leads Georgia with 422 yards — fourth among SEC backs — and four touchdowns on 83 rushing attempts. The junior bounced back from a knee injury suffered during last year’s game against Tennessee, which forced him to miss the Bulldogs’ final seven games.
Smart revealed freshman Elijah Holyfield will likely see more playing time. The former four-star prospect has been limited to 27 yards on four rushing attempts in two appearances.
Kirby said getting Elijah Holyfield experience in game was valuable. Said he did a good job with second-half opportunity.
— Jason Butt (@JasonHButt) September 26, 2016
Miles was fired four games into his 12th season with the program. He led the Tigers to a 114-34 (62-28 SEC) record during his tenure, which included a national championship in 2007, as well as two SEC Championships and BCS Championship Game appearances (2007, 2011).
Here’s some more notable things Smart said during Monday’s press conference:
Kirby Smart said Tennessee was the most physical team Alabama played last year.
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) September 26, 2016
UGA will recognize former DB and returner Scott Woerner at Saturday's game for his December induction to College Football Hall of Fame.
— Marc Weiszer (@marcweiszer) September 26, 2016
Kirby: 'Lorenzo Carter has no choice but to get better.'
— Jason Butt (@JasonHButt) September 26, 2016
Kirby says limiting explosive plays comes down to tackling. 'We didn't tackle well.'
— Jason Butt (@JasonHButt) September 26, 2016
Kirby Smart said coaching staff counted "5 or 6" drops for Georgia vs. Ole Miss. “That’s frustrating.”
— Marc Weiszer (@marcweiszer) September 26, 2016
Jason covers SEC football for Saturday Down South.
