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ATHENS – Georgia coach Kirby Smart said he always thought the week off was coming at the right time.
But from a health and injury perspective, the first week off this season is timely.
The Bulldogs (No. 3) (4-0) are well done. At least seven starters missed outings or took a significant exit from the 23-17 win against Notre Dame on Saturday night at Sanford Stadium.
Georgia's formation was quick to weaken against the hard-hitting Irishman. Cornerback Eric Stokes left the game after getting injured in his right knee during the second scrum match.
The Bulldogs were already without starting midfielder Tyson Campbell, foot injured against Arkansas State the week before.
"If you told me the only place we could not afford to lose someone at that time, it was this one," Smart said. "(Stokes) came back into the game and played later. I just do not know if he was 100% or not. It was difficult to reinstate him, he wanted to go back there.
Smart turned to junior DJ Daniel, to succeed him in Campbell's place, and senior Tyrique McGhee was chosen to replace Stokes.
Daniel provided solid coverage most of the night and hit Notre Dame's state-of-the-art pass.
Smart was delighted with the way McGhee competed.
"He has played other matches at the corner and he has not always played perfect, but he is a winner, he is a fighter and a senior, and that's why you have to the depth in your program, "said Smart. "Because if you do not have that depth, you can have a bigger fall at the post, and that could be the difference in the game."
Smart said McGhee had gone from Star to the corner before Notre Dame, just in case he got hurt.
Striker Isaiah Wilson has not started, coaches are still not sure of the ankle he sprained on September 4th. But UGA chose to register Wilson early in the second half.
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The offensive line of the Bulldogs was still not complete.
Starter Solomon Kindley was injured in the left leg in the second quarter.
Junior Justin Shaffer replaced Kindley at the left guard post.
"Shaffer has arrived and done a good job. Shaffer was named player of the week a few weeks ago, we wanted to play him even more last week, "said Smart. "He plays hard, he plays very similar to Solly (Kindley), with an energy of passion and harshness, and I thought he intensified."
CBS Sports Touch Line staff also reported that his team, David Marshall, was injured on the foot / leg.
Receiver Demetris Robertson started, overcoming the hamstring injury that prevented him from playing the game the week before.
Smart should update the injuries after Tuesday's practice.
Injured UGA players
CB Eric Stokes (knee) probable
OT Isiah Wilson (ankle) likely
WR Tyler Simmons (shoulder) likely
WR Demetris Robertson (hamstrings) probable
OG Solomon Kindley (left ankle) questionable
DE David Marshall (foot / knee) questionable
CB Tyson Campbell (foot) questionable
WR Kearis Jackson (hand) questionable
WR Tommy Bush (groin) doubtful
QB Wan Mathis (head) out
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