UGA uncertain if Bullard, McConkey play vs

• Alex Scarborough, ESPN

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No. 1-ranked Georgia begins the week of the SEC opener with the status of stars on offense and defense in doubt.Coach Kirby Smart on Monday stated he didn’t understand if safety Javon Bullard or receiver Ladd McConkey would be offered for Saturday’s game versus division opponent South Carolina.Bullard, a preseason All-SEC first-team pick, sprained his ankle during Saturday’s victory

versus Ball State and did not return. McConkey, an All-SEC second-team choice last season, has actually not dressed out for either of the Bulldogs’very first two games this season due to the fact that of a back injury.Editor’s Picks 1 Related Bullard, who has 5 tackles this season and was Defensive MVP of the CFP Championship Game in January, will not practice Monday. Smart stated he likely would not know more about his status until Wednesday.”We have actually had men in that position with that comparable injury be able to play,”Smart stated.” However I’ll have no hint up until we get even more in the week.

“McConkey, a junior, led all Georgia receivers with 58 receptions last season and was tied for the group lead with 7 goal catches.”

We’re trying whatever we can to get him back,”Smart stated of McConkey.” He’s trying everything he can to return.” Georgia, which is looking for to become the first team to win 3 consecutive national championships because Minnesota in 1936, is in the midst of a four-game homestead to open the season.The Bulldogs’ first road game is at Auburn on Sept. 30.