Samuel sidelined with concussion; Green ‘doubtful’
ATHENS – Richard Samuel, Georgia’s No. 1 tailback at the start of the season but mostly limited to special-teams play recently, will miss Saturday’s game at Georgia Tech after suffering a concussion in a practice-field collision.
Samuel collided with walk-on cornerback Christian Norton, who also suffered a concussion , on a pass play during Tuesday’s practice, coach Mark Richt said today.
Richt said both players also sustained “neck injuries that are not severe.”
Both players were taken to an Athens hospital for tests and released Tuesday night. Neither will require surgery, Richt said.
“We don’t think either one of them is going to have any long-lasting issues from it,” Richt said, “but it was scary there for a minute.”
Richt said Norton, a member of Georgia’s scout team and the son of Georgia track and field coach Wayne Norton, was briefly unconscious after the collision, which occurred in a portion of practice closed to the media.
When he regained consciousness, Richt said Norton lightened the mood by immediately lamenting that the injury would cost him a shot at the “Iron Man Trophy,” which goes to all Georgia players who make it through a season without missing any practices, meetings, classes or tutoring sessions.
“He was laying there and was all bummed out,” Richt said. “That was the first thing he said: ‘This is going to cost me the Iron Man Trophy.’ . . . So he kind of livened up the boys a little bit, and everybody felt like he was going to be fine.”
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Also today, Richt was less hopeful that wide receiver A.J. Green and safety Bacarri Rambo will be able to play against Georgia Tech on Saturday. He described both players as “doubtful” for the game.
Rambo hasn’t practiced since suffering a concussion in the Nov. 14 game against Auburn, and Richt said this afternoon: “I don’t think he’ll play.”
As for Green, who sprained a joint in his left shoulder in the Auburn game, Richt said: “I wouldn’t rule him out, but chances aren’t very good at all, I guess.”
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Sautee Dawg
November 27th, 2009
10:17 am
BuLLDawG
You left out the stat, Ga Tech hasn’t played in a major bowl since 1966.
armyjacket
November 27th, 2009
11:48 am
Jessi,
A Georgia Tattoo? Really? That screams class about as much as crushing a beer can on your forehead! I don’t think I’d brag about that.
Hooah!
dawglvr
November 27th, 2009
11:58 am
As always, typical musings of a Tech fanbase defined by their hatred of UGA instead of love of their own team. Here’s wishing a full recovery to our dawgs, A.J. and Rambo! Go Dawgs!!!
GT FAN
November 27th, 2009
12:34 pm
@bulldog…remind us again who has UGA played? Oh I forgot anyone worth a crap you lost to so it really does not matter….Bulldog you also left out that UGA has not sniffed a NC in 29 years now and I just to let you know the Rankings that are used are From JEFF SARGIN-check those out before you spew more dribble from your mouth- SOS-UGA 17Th TECH 12TH Over all ranking- UGA 42- Tech 7th…I know it is a bitter pill for the bulldog nation to even admit that Tech has the better team..and yes we all know how the stars will align and go back to normal for the mutt nation…sic em–arf arf arf- the best thing about tomorrow night is when the band is striking up BUDWIESER you will see all the wanna be dog fans walking out of our little bitty stadium…Also what will be you excuse when Auburn hits the 60 wins against the mutt nation? Actworth dog- I think I recall you running out that same dribble last year! 15 hours and then we will see- I would say good luck but I truly would not mean it- so I’ll simply say…THWG!!
GTechsta
November 27th, 2009
12:56 pm
And Bulldog, don’t let facts get in the way you fat toad. Tech has played the 12ths toughest schedule in the nation…..til tomorrow. It’ll drop playing you candy arses.
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/fbt09.htm
FULLSTEAM AHEAD
November 27th, 2009
1:15 pm
I also heard that the winner of the Pappa John bowl gets to drive the car on the commercial. If dogs win hopefully they check for driver’s license. And yes I will say speedy recovery to all! Bulldog since all of UGA nation is reduced to hanging a hat on we are the SEC- question what happens IF Auburn beats Bama today and then lets say next week- Bama beats FL? OR FSU by some odd reason beats FL on Saturday- and then beats Bama on the 5th? Could it be no SEC teams in the top 5 is that possible??? Just a thought???
Dawgstildeath
November 27th, 2009
1:17 pm
Story is about two DGD’s sidelined, and the Tech fans try to turn this into their UGA hatefest….pathetic they are. Go DAWGS….GATA!!!
BOOGIES THE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 27th, 2009
1:30 pm
FUNNY HOW YELLOW FIZZ HAS EXHAUSTED HER COMMENTS AND REPEATS THE STUPID ETCHA-SKETCH SWIRLS ON EVERY WEB SITE. Y A C K E T @HAT
Mutts R Stupid
November 27th, 2009
2:03 pm
Fire Mark’s Stupid Rectum
dvj
November 27th, 2009
2:12 pm
10 reasons UGA hates GT
http://dawgsvsjackets.blogspot.com/
GTAlum:
November 27th, 2009
2:57 pm
The dawgs suck azz and are goin down to the best team in Georgia and that my redneck fans is GEORGIA TECH! Nesbitt and company hang 50 plus on your sorry azzes.
GTAlum:
November 27th, 2009
2:59 pm
Joe Cox (Phallic) for Heisman! Man, he is awesome. LMFAO
Joe Phallic:
November 27th, 2009
3:01 pm
My fellow UGA fans and alum. I just want you to know that I am the BEST QB in the country and I know that after sitting on the pine for 5 years, it’s time for me to throw more interceptions tomorrow against GT. Count on it, as I love throwing pick 6’s.
Dawghater:
November 27th, 2009
3:05 pm
BuLLdawg: get a life you redneck. Your team suxs and just admit it. Your team, school, fans and city all suck azz. THWG!
llf
November 27th, 2009
3:11 pm
No dancing on the sidelines Saturday night. Stay focused and show both intensity and discipline throughout the game.
Larry
November 27th, 2009
8:21 pm
When we beat you overpriced trade school graduates tommorrow night, at least we going to act like we have done it before and not give out rings with score inside of them. How pitiful.
Gatorhater
November 27th, 2009
8:30 pm
GT= UGA’s bitch for the last…….when did we start playing GT? However lone that is……7 out of 8…. how sweet it is
Yellow Fuzz
November 28th, 2009
6:46 am
To borrow a phrase from former coach Pat Dye-
GEORGIA IS NOT MAN ENOUGH to beat Georgia Tech this year.
and
THE DOG NATION FANS are not man enough to sit through an entire azz whoopin.
Please use the trash receptacles that we have provided for you and support your team until the final buzzer. And STFU when walking back to your truck!
BOOGIES THE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 28th, 2009
8:09 am
YELLOW FIZZ………… SAME REPEATED CRAP ON EVERY SITE.IGNORANT………….HAT
JoD
November 28th, 2009
8:13 am
Yellow Jackets love willie martinez!
Yellow Fuzz
November 28th, 2009
10:09 am
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.5 straight days!
Tuckdawg
November 28th, 2009
10:48 am
All of you tech fans need to reval in the fact you have beat us once out of the last eight trys you guys get on here and say all this crap after one game well enjoy cuz if you dont beat us today it will have been your last shot we have to much young tallent for you geeks we have enough to beat the number 7 jackoffs this year so all of you just hold on to that one win cuz tha may be all you get and for the faks dawg fans go be geeks and nerds we dont want or need you true DAWGS bleed red and black GOOOOOOOOOO DAWGS SIC EM!!!!! oh yeah and all you tech people know the nerds and fat girls go to tech right hahhahahahaha
Johnny 5
November 28th, 2009
11:14 am
Nothing like fat Krystal chicks from Athens, all fat and saucy!
BOOGIES THE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 28th, 2009
11:35 am
YELLOW FIZZZZZZZZZZZZ….. PI$$ED OFF,I WOULD SAY================= SHE STILL LOVES THAT ETCHA-SKETCH………… WISH I HAD AN AUNT E.M…. CLICK THEM HEALS, TELLTOTO THERES NO PLACE LIKE HOME….. THERES NO PLACE LIKE HOME……….. LIONS AND TIGERS AND DAWGS, OH MY……………..
BOOGIES THE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 28th, 2009
11:40 am
TUCKADAWG======== DONT TRY TO RATIONALIZE WITH THESE HATS======= THEIR BUTTS ARE ALL PUCKERED UP RIGHT NOW, WONDERING HOW THEY WILL EXPLAIN NO POSTS TOMORROW…………… GOOD,THAT MEANS YELLOW FIZZZZZZZZZZZZ GOES AWAY………….. HATS
REGGIE BALL
November 28th, 2009
11:44 am
What’s a hat?
BOOGIES THE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 28th, 2009
11:56 am
REGGIE========= OPEN UP YOUR DICTIONARY, GO TO @HAT… YOU WILL FIND PICTURE OF YELLOW FIZZ… ENOUGH SAID========= GOTTA GO.TO WATCH CLEMSON KICK SPURRIERS BUTT……….. THEY WILL BE WARMING UP FOR NEXT WEEK
Yellow Fuzz
November 28th, 2009
1:14 pm
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.75 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.75 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.75 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.75 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.75 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.75 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.75 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.75 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.75 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.75 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.75 straight days!
georgia = Tech’s bitch for 364.75 straight days!
GTPak
November 28th, 2009
2:16 pm
Hartwell Ga man got his nick name from something that he picks from his nose. I suspect that is about all that he has in his head.
BOOGIES THE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 28th, 2009
5:38 pm
GTPACK…………. YOU GOT YOURS FROM THE REAR,EVIDENTLY,HUH
BOOGIES THE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 28th, 2009
5:41 pm
I GUESS YELLOW FIZZ MISSED THE MARTA BUS DOWN ON MORELAND AVE………. ALL THE DAWG FANS REALLY WANTED THOSE ONIONS ON THEIR HOT DOGS TONIGHT
BuLLdawg
November 28th, 2009
11:54 pm
GTPhenom
“UGAg fans need to get a life. Get over the fact that GT is going to completely destroy you guys tomorrow”
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Cuttysark
“With a week off to prepare, and a well rested Yellow Jacket squad, this should be a very good game as the triple option gets going in this one. Tech covers in this game against UGA. Paul Johnson rules in rivalry games! “
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Ramble On:
“THWG! GT romps! 50+ on the pups.”
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Josh
“I work in athens I wear my Georgia Tech hats and shirts proudly and the lil bulldawgs never say a word but I love the way they look at me with hatred when I could careless about them. They are just another win on the season to me.”
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Ramble On:
“My guess is that your punter, Butler will break all the UGA punting records tonight. I say he punts about 20 times for a total of 1000 yards. Now, that my UGAG friends is an accomplishment. THWG!”
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Perrine
“TO HELL WITH GEORGIA!”
“Tech will cruise to a huge victory today over UGA”
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Perfect Option
“Ga Tech will win the game as well as the knock down drag out fight afterwards”
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CPJ
“I just can’t stand the Bulldogs. I wish we would break the old scoring record that we put up against Cumberland.”
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REPLY :
30-24 as Thomas drops the ball on 4th down, wide-open to send the LOSERS today BOTH Climpsum Farmers and Georgia Tech yellow jackets backing into the ACC Chumpionship Game. I told you your sorry schedule would be your undoing, and I told you your mouth would cause exactly what I guaranteed, a win by UGA our 60th win over Georgia Tech.
SCDawg
November 29th, 2009
12:52 am
30-24! where’s all that trash talk now techies?!?! you thinking youre just amazing now since you beat us only once in 8 years! now its 9! hope you enjoyed it while it lasted….we won and we dont boast about it nearly as much as you nerds do! beating yall is nothing new! yall really know how to win dont you…….now stay HUMBLE (and classy) you turd cutters!
GO DAWGS!
BulldawgFan
November 29th, 2009
3:41 am
Yellow fuzz and Saint Simmons are too busy practicing there gay love for each other. That is why they aren’t posting tonight. Their crappy tech team turned them into a couple of flamers.
BOOGIES THE MAN FROM HARTWELL GA
November 29th, 2009
9:37 am
Bulldawg Fan============ BOTH ARE COWARDS == THEY WILL TELL YOU THEY ARE SLEEPING IN…. LIKE TIGER WOODS……………………
Dawghouse
November 29th, 2009
12:13 pm
Let’s see what Saint Simon’s is gonna blow out of his mouth this year…..
Dawghouse
November 29th, 2009
12:14 pm
Enter your comments here
Dawghouse
November 29th, 2009
12:18 pm
Me and Saint Simons was watching the game from the stands last night and interm UGA was licking his private areas….Saint Simons said man…I wish I could do that…I told him MAN that DAWG will bite YOUUUUU……