One of the most talented position players on the Georgia Bulldogs, wide receiver Ladd McConkey, has been sidelined by an ankle injury. The Bulldogs have struggled with injuries all season long, as evidenced by the few games they missed without tight end Brock Bowers. For the passing game, Ladd McConkey’s injury is crucial, though.McConkey has two touchdown receptions this season on 26 grabs for 418 yards (16.1 yards per catch), in addition to one 11-yard rush attempt.
Heading into the Week 13 game on Saturday against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, the availability of Ladd McConkey was one of the pressing questions. Georgia coach Kirby Smart provided an update. He said:
Unfortunately for the Georgia Bulldogs, they were not able to get him back on the field after a rolled ankle in Week 11 against the Ole Miss Rebels. He tried to play in Week 12 against the Tennessee Volunteers but was only able to get a handful of snaps before leaving the game with the ankle injury. He is yet to fully heal
The Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide square off in the SEC Championship Game this Saturday. It will enhance the Bulldogs’ prospects of winning another SEC Championship and the top ranking in the country going into the College Football Playoffs if McConkey is well enough to play in this game.
Even though he is a phenomenal wide receiver, this season’s receiving yards and receptions rank fourth in the programme. Domanta Lovett and Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint, two wide receivers, will have better seasons and more opportunities to show off their abilities.Due to their increased position in the offence, wide receivers Dillon Bell and Rara Thomas of the Bulldogs will also be performing at a greater level. Carson Beck, the quarterback, benefits from this as well because it elevates him.
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