re: UGA applying for Gurley's reinstatement today

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-we saw last year that losing a few weeks of conditioning can hurt. It took Gurley 3ish games games to get to normal. Yes, I understand last year he was hurt while this year he's still been practicing, but we dont' know the extent of his practice time, and he might not be in 100% game shape in game 1 upon return

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This won't be an issue. There's a reason they've kept him practicing and working out for the past two weeks; they knew he'd be out but would need to stay in condition to play. The ankle injury last year hampered his ability to do anything, really, as far as staying in shape.

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-I want to monkey stomp florida, I think we all do. Sure chubb is capable. But keep in mind we could still be without sony and keith. What if chubb gets dinged up and all we have is douglas to carry the load with no one behind him? Gurley is the best player in america and we should want him to play every possible minute we can get out of him.

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This. To hell and back, this. Chubb is going to get his carries and deservedly so. But Todd is, has been, and will continue to be a generational player. Chubb has had two great games but he is still a freshman. Gurley is a Junior, is more seasoned, and is a flat out better running back (that's not a knock against Chubb, etiher, given that Gurley is better than every other running back playing right now).

If Gurley's practicing, he's conditioning. But I agree with you that he should be on the field asap due to depth issues. I was just thinking that the emotional boost might be more important for AU. The team will want to run UF out of the stadium already. The deal still might be that he gets reinstated at a certain time in the future. Bottom line: I want Gurley back on the field early and often.