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Georgia football practice report: New names added to those battling injuries
ATHENS — As is always the case, no one is safe from Kirby Smart’s wrath on the microphone at practice. Even reporters who may be taking notes on the order in which wide receivers were going through a passing on air drill.
Smart leaned over to get a look at what the reporter was jotting down and loudly wished that said reporter would be more concerned with how the players were practicing, rather than the depth chart.
Smart’s barbs weren’t just reserved for the reporters though, as he voiced his frustrations about how players weren’t fully locked in. He bemoaned that they were playing College Football 25 too much and compared the players to “Tickle me Elmo’s” as well.
Tuesday was the sixth day of fall camp, with the Bulldogs in full pads. The media had 13 minutes to make observations, ranging from how players were doing in individual drills to, yes, what appeared to be the depth chart.
Below are some observations from the practice.
Georgia football practice report
- In the short viewing window, what may have been most noticeable was who was and was not practicing. Since last Thursday’s practice, defensive end/outside linebacker Gabe Harris has put on a black non-contact jersey. Freshman running back Nate Frazier and freshman wide receiver Sacoive White were wearing black non-contact jerseys as well. Chaz Chambliss was seen at practice but he was not working with the outside linebackers during the indy(individual drills) portion of practice. Jordan Hall and Warren Brinson were again working off to the side, but Smart told reporters last week that those two were recovering from injuries. Center Jared Wilson was with Harris, Hall and Brinson at the start of practice as well, away from their respective position groups for that portion of practice. Wilson was in a regular red jersey.
- Ellis Robinson was working with the cornerbacks, but he did have his right wrist in a wrap. He was working with the cornerbacks, with Daylen Everette and Julio Humphrey being the first two up in the respective drill that DawgNation saw.
- Will Muschamp was present at practice, as he was working with the safeties during the practice.
- In terms of drill work, Georgia had added some extra bodies to the outside linebacker group. Jalon Walker, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Justin Greene and Joseph Jonah-Ajonye were all receiving instruction from Chidera Uzo-Diribe during drill work. Mykel Williams was with the group as well. This isn’t uncommon for fall camp, as Smart often wants to cross-train players at different positions. Walker will still practice with the inside linebackers, while Ingram-Dawkins, Greene, Jonah-Ajonye and Williams will also rep with the defensive line as well. Uzo-Diribe did get on Jonah-Ajonye for some sloppy drill work.
- With Brinson limited due to his Achilles, it seems Christen Miller is getting the bulk of his reps, as he was working alongside Naz Stackhouse with the interior defensive linemen.
- At wide receiver, Cole Speer was back running with the wide receivers after dealing with a foot injury. Smart wanted freshman wide receiver Nitro Tuggle to do a better job of high-pointing the football, while wide receivers coach James Coley praised Anthony Evans for his route-running ability during a drill on air. The first-team wide receivers were still Dillon Bell, Arian Smith and Dominic Lovett.
- Smart did get on freshman tight end Jaden Reddell for always jumping when he went to catch a football during a drill. Stanford transfer Benjamin Yurosek was still working behind sophomore Lawson Luckie during the drills.
- Former Georgia tight end Pearce Spurlin was spotted at the practice. Spurlin had to medically retire in the spring due to a heart condition but has stayed around the program. He was spotted chatting with former Georgia linebacker Rennie Curran during the practice.
ATLANTA – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Emory University Hospital are monitoring two Georgia residents following a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that resulted in three deaths.
Atlanta hospital monitoring
What we know:
A couple returned to Georgia last week and was moved Monday to Emory University Hospital for specialized monitoring. One of the passengers showed mild symptoms of the virus but has since tested negative. Both individuals were passengers on the MV Hondius, a ship where the Andes variant of hantavirus was identified.
The CDC confirmed the patients are being kept in a biocontainment unit designed for highly infectious diseases. Doctors at Emory said one individual is receiving treatment while the other is being monitored, though they emphasize there is no risk to the general public.
Monitoring and travel status
What we don’t know:
Health officials have not confirmed if the passengers will be cleared to leave the hospital or return home before a 42-day period is over. While one test was negative, authorities have not said how many additional tests or how much more observation time is needed before the couple is fully cleared. The exact names and ages of the Georgia residents have not been released due to privacy concerns.
Cruise ship outbreak
The backstory:
The outbreak began in April on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius during a voyage from Argentina. Nine cases have been confirmed and three people died after the virus spread, likely through human-to-human transmission of the Andes strain. This specific strain is known for causing Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, a severe respiratory illness.
Low public risk
Big picture view:
While the Andes variant is serious, the CDC and World Health Organization assess the risk to the general public as low. The virus typically spreads through close contact with bodily fluids or respiration rather than everyday social contact. Federal and state health departments are using established protocols to manage the repatriation and monitoring of the 18 Americans who were on the ship.
The Source: Information for this story was gathered from FOX 5 reporter Kevyn Stewart, who attended a news conference with the CDC and Emory University Hospital, as well as official statements from the Georgia Department of Public Health and the World Health Organization.
Georgia and Florida State appear to be honoring their word in that they will end up playing each other.
According to Brett McMurphy of On3, Florida State athletic director Mike Alford has said Georgia and Florida State will play at a neutral site game in 2028.
While Georgia has not yet commented on the news, Alford also revealed that there are seven possible neutral venues they are eyeing for the game.
Those venues are Atlanta, Nashville, Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Charlotte and New Orleans.
With the exception of Orlando, Georgia has some history — or a future game — with all of the possible venues.
Below, we rank the possible venues from Georgia’s perspective as to where the game could be played.
Georgia-Florida State possible neutral site games
- Atlanta: The most obvious choice from a Georgia perspective. The Bulldogs have consistently played in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, including neutral site games against North Carolina, Oregon, Clemson and Georgia Tech. The 2028 game was set to be a Georgia home game, so making the short trip to Atlanta could be a reasonable consolation.
- Charlotte: Of the non-Atlanta options, this one is the closest to Athens. Georgia has history in this venue, as it beat Clemson to open the 2021 season in the venue. This option may not be high on Florida State’s list of preferences for the game.
- New Orleans: Georgia does not have a great recent history in this building, as its last two seasons have ended in the Caesars Superdome. One thing worth noting is that this game will be played early in the season, possibly in Week 0. New Orleans, Atlanta and Nashville are the only stadiums with Dome options, which could be beneficial with the heat.
- Nashville: What makes Nashville’s inclusion on this list interesting is that the Tennessee Titans will have opened up their new stadium in 2027, giving Nashville a state-of-the-art facility. This stadium will also be enclosed, providing shelter against the heat. Working against this selection is that Georgia is already scheduled to make one trip to Vanderbilt in 2028, as Georgia faces Vanderbilt in Nashville that season.
- Orlando: In terms of possible stadiums, Orlando is at the bottom. Georgia also already has one neutral site game scheduled to be played in Florida in 2028, as the Bulldogs will take on Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. Maybe a possible weekend at Disney could excite some fans about this possible venue.
- Miami: The last time these two met was in Miami, with Georgia rolling to a 63-3 win. Florida State has played Miami on an annual basis as it is one of the biggest games in the conference. Florida State has played at Miami in even years, which would be the case in 2028.
- Tampa: Georgia will make a trip to Tampa in 2027, when the Bulldogs take on the rival Florida Gators in their annual rivalry game. SEC media days will be in Tampa in 2026.
GEORGIA, I have a question,
Am I wrong in believing that babies do not belong at wineries, breweries, festivals, and other adult spaces? I know this is going to make people angry, but I finally snapped this weekend.
My husband and I went to a local winery for a relaxing afternoon. This place literally advertises itself as a quiet adults’ getaway. Wine tastings, acoustic music, people sitting around talking. It is not Pizza Ranch.
About twenty minutes after we sat down, a couple showed up with a baby that looked maybe 8 months old. The second they sat down, the baby started screaming. Not crying. Full on shrieking every few minutes over EVERYTHING. Wind blew? Crying. Someone laughed too loudly? Crying. A dog walked by? Crying.
The parents did absolutely nothing except bounce the stroller and say things like “aww, someone’s overstimulated.” Meanwhile, everyone around them kept looking at each other because the entire atmosphere was ruined. One couple actually got up and moved.
After almost an hour of this, I finally said, probably louder than I should have, “Maybe don’t bring a baby somewhere meant for adults until it learns not to cry every time the wind blows.”
The mom looked horrified. The dad called me rude. But I genuinely do not understand why some parents insist on bringing babies to breweries, wineries, upscale restaurants, and festivals where people specifically go to relax away from screaming kids.
What do you think?
LOVES KIDS – JUST NOT EVERYWHERE
Dear NOT EVERYWHERE,
While many believe kids should be allowed everywhere an adult goes, I tend to agree with you. If it’s advertised as adults-only, you are justified in being upset. Some people don’t realize you have to sacrifice certain things when you have children, at least until they are older. However, maybe be a bit more polite next time?
Love, GEORGIA
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