KJ Bolden, the star junior safety for Georgia, is back in the mix for Saturday’s game against Florida, warming up with the Bulldog starters in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The SEC availability report upgraded him to a game-time decision just 90 minutes before kickoff, but if you needed a clearer sign, Bolden’s mom dropped the ultimate bomb on Facebook Friday night: “My Words to KJ “Do what you Do” Oh and Yeah he’s playing!”
The Return of the Catalyst
Bolden’s return is absolutely massive. This guy is a cornerstone for their defense, and they’ve felt his absence. He’s been out dealing with a lower right leg injury, and you saw the impact when they took a 27-24 loss to Auburn on Oct. 17. Remember that one? Yeah, Bolden wasn’t in. Ja’Marley Riddle started in his place and while he had 6 tackles, he also missed several more and was in coverage on a touchdown pass. Not exactly the same impact. Bolden comes in with 22 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, an interception, and four pass breakups this season. That’s big-time production. Coach Sumrall even called him a “phenomenal player” with “a lot of experience” and a “heads-y guy” who’s put in “a lot of time on task in their defensive structure.” He admitted Bolden is “that catalyst or kind of a cornerstone of their defense.” That’s high praise for a reason.
Another Worry on Offense
While Bolden is a huge boost, there’s still a wrinkle for the Bulldogs with wide receiver Isaiah Canion. He was spotted during warmups wearing a large brace on his right leg, and yeah, he ran routes, but that brace is a concerning sight. He’s also listed as a game-time decision. Canion hasn’t seen game action since the Week 3 win at Arkansas. You’ve gotta wonder what this means for the offense’s depth.
So, with Bolden back leading the defense and the questions around Canion on offense, Saturday’s game against Florida is shaping up to be a wild one. Can Bolden immediately spark that defense back to elite form? Everyone’s gonna be watching to see how he impacts the game, especially after a tough loss last time out. Let’s see if they can get back on track!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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