Richard Samuel could be back when Georgia gets to SEC title game

When Georgia makes it to the SEC title game, there’s a chance they may have running back Richard Samuel back up to full speed. Head coach Mark Richt said after practice today that Samuel has a chance to play depending on how well he’s heeled. Samuel had surgery on his ankle at the end of last month following Georgia’s game against Florida in which he sustained what was classified then as a sprained ankle in the final minutes of the game.

The original prognosis as of the beginning of the month was that Samuel would be out at least four weeks; the SEC championship game is on Dec. 3.

Whether through injuries, departures or general knucklehead-like behavior, Georgia hasn’t had a consistent back all year. Getting Samuel back would be a huge boost for the Bulldogs.