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Bench Warmer
By Dean Legge
Publisher
Posted Aug 11, 2008
ATHENS – Trinton Sturdivant left Georgia’s second practice of Monday injured, according to head coach Mark Richt.
It was Georgia's second two-a-day of fall camp, and it may be a very pricey one.
"He banged it up pretty good," Richt said, indicating that Sturdivant left practice to go to the hospital for tests.
Sturdivant is listed as the Dawgs’ starting left tackle - a vital position when it comes to the protection of the quarterback. He started all 13 games last season, and is being depended on as one of the top players on Georgia’s offensive line. Redshirt junior Josh Davis is listed as Sturdivant’s backup in the official depth chart for the team, but true freshman Cordy Glenn will likely get a serious look at the position with Sturdivant’s injury. Richt has commented in the past that starting guard Clint Boling can play offensive tackle - if needed.
Converted defensive lineman Kiante Tripp is the starter on the right side of the offensive line. If Sturdivant’s injury is serious enough to miss the start of the season it would mean that Georgia would have to start the season with two players with no meaningful playing experience at both tackle spots. It would also leave the Dawgs without two presumptive starters as Boling will miss the Georgia Southern game to serve a one-game suspension.
Offensive line coach Stacy Searles was not available for comment Monday night, but has only spoken with the media once since his arrival at Georgia nearly two years ago. It is unlikely that he will comment on Sturdivant, but offensive coaches are not available to the media again until Wednesday.
This is really bad.
We need Sturdy or our line takes a big blow. I hope it isn't too serious.
Publisher
Posted Aug 11, 2008
ATHENS – Trinton Sturdivant left Georgia’s second practice of Monday injured, according to head coach Mark Richt.
It was Georgia's second two-a-day of fall camp, and it may be a very pricey one.
"He banged it up pretty good," Richt said, indicating that Sturdivant left practice to go to the hospital for tests.
Sturdivant is listed as the Dawgs’ starting left tackle - a vital position when it comes to the protection of the quarterback. He started all 13 games last season, and is being depended on as one of the top players on Georgia’s offensive line. Redshirt junior Josh Davis is listed as Sturdivant’s backup in the official depth chart for the team, but true freshman Cordy Glenn will likely get a serious look at the position with Sturdivant’s injury. Richt has commented in the past that starting guard Clint Boling can play offensive tackle - if needed.
Converted defensive lineman Kiante Tripp is the starter on the right side of the offensive line. If Sturdivant’s injury is serious enough to miss the start of the season it would mean that Georgia would have to start the season with two players with no meaningful playing experience at both tackle spots. It would also leave the Dawgs without two presumptive starters as Boling will miss the Georgia Southern game to serve a one-game suspension.
Offensive line coach Stacy Searles was not available for comment Monday night, but has only spoken with the media once since his arrival at Georgia nearly two years ago. It is unlikely that he will comment on Sturdivant, but offensive coaches are not available to the media again until Wednesday.
This is really bad.
We need Sturdy or our line takes a big blow. I hope it isn't too serious.
