Kirby Smart shares latest on Darnell Washington, Warren McClendon upon Georgia's arrival in Los Angeles
Kirby Smart had positive updates on a couple of injured Georgia players upon the Bulldogs’ arrival in Los Angeles Friday.
Smart spoke to reporters after UGA landed in Los Angeles for Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship. Reporters asked Smart for the latest on OL Warren McClendon and TE Darnell Washington.
“Warren McClendon, yeah, he’s been working. He’s felt a lot better this week in terms of what he’s been able to do compared to previous weeks,” Smart said. “We’re hopeful to have Darnell ready.”
McClendon was banged up in last month’s SEC Championship Game. He missed the Peach Bowl, with Amarius Mims stepping in for the CFP semifinal against Ohio State.
Washington injured his ankle in the first half of the Peach Bowl. Friday afternoon, reporters observed Washington walking to the team bus with no sign of any assistance or special equipment.
Darnell Washington gets on the team bus…. pic.twitter.com/IjdiypL3IT
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More from Smart can be heard in the clip below:
Let the game began!!
No holding back now. You can that expect every player who is physically able to contribute will be available for both teams.
I’d be surprised if Big O doesn’t find his way in his last game at UGA.
I know he’s not wearing a boot or using crutches but big O seems to be limping still. Will be surprised if he’s available to go.
Go Dawgs ! Gotta support our SEC brothers.
Classy as always, AFan. Go Dawgs. Let’s put together an entire game.
Just gotta hunker down one more time!
Go Dawgs!