Kirby Smart provides injury updates ahead of Georgia Tech

Kirby Smart discusses the Georgia Bulldogs’ injuries leading up to the Georgia Tech game

Last week, the Georgia Bulldogs made easy work of the UMass Minutemen 59-21, but the win came at a cost. Defensive tackle Christen Miller suffered a dislocated shoulder in the first half .

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart addressed the media on Monday with injury updates on Miller, along with other injured Georgia Bulldogs including running back Trevor Etienne, wide receiver Dillon Bell, running back Branson Robinson, and running back Roderick Robinson II.

Robinson II has been out since the beginning of the season with turf toe.

“Yes, he’s banged up. Didn’t do much yesterday, and don’t know what he’s going to be able to do today. It wasn’t your typical Monday,” said Smart on Christen Miller.

“(Wide receivers) Anthony Evans and Dillon Bell were able to go and do something yesterday and practice. We will see if they are available, I’m hopeful,” said Smart.

“Branson Robinson and Roderick Robinson have both looked good in the last few weeks. They have been running and have reached good speeds. We will ramp them up today a bit, we are excited about them getting back to work,” added Smart.

Georgia’s running back depth is shallow right now. Even though Carson Beck is playing well, getting back Etienne, Branson Robinson, or Roderick Robinson would help Nate Frazier and the fluidity of the Bulldogs’ offense.

Georgia still has two games of the season left. The Bulldogs play Georgia Tech, who played Georgia close last year. Georgia also plays in the SEC championship game against the winner between Texas and Texas A&M. To fend off an upset-minded Georgia Tech team and to win the SEC championship game, the Bulldogs will need as many hands on deck as possible.

Injury update on Georgia RB Trevor Etienne

The Georgia Bulldogs are without three of their top running backs if Trevor Etienne continues to unable to play

Georgia Bulldogs running back Trevor Etienne was clearly not 100% in UGA’s 34-20 win against the Florida Gators. Etienne did not play any snaps in the second half and was dealing with an apparent rib injury.

“I think it really hurt him that he couldn’t continue,” said Kirby Smart on Etienne, who transferred to Georgia from Florida. “He was dealing with a rib injury a little bit, and he’s fine. He just had some pain in there.”

Etienne left the field after his first carry against Florida. He finished the day with seven carries for 31 yards. Etienne was motivated against his former team, but could not play in the second half.

The broadcast described Etienne’s injury as a pain tolerance issue. Unfortunately for Etienne, Georgia does not have any upcoming bye weeks.

The Bulldogs relied on freshman running back Nate Frazier much more with Etienne out. Frazier carried the ball 19 times for 82 yards and a touchdown against Florida. Cash Jones also saw more snaps. He caught three passes for 37 yards and scored a touchdown.

Georgia is already without Branson Robinson and Roderick Robinson, so UGA is down to its fourth- and fifth-options at running back. However, as a pure rusher, Frazier is one of Georgia’s best backs.