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Georgia football practice report: Colbie Young among those making his return
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Georgia football practice report: Colbie Young among those making his return
The 6-foot-4 wide receiver stands out as Georgiaâs most physically impressive pass catcher. That he was out at practice at all given he suffered a leg fracture on Oct. 18 makes his appearance all the more striking.
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That is very good news to hear about Colbie..GoDAWGS!
CYoung was not very fast to begin with. Coming off a broken leg and being out of game shape is not going to make him any faster. Every snap he takes is a snap taken from NThomas. NThomas is CYoung with more spees and RAC ability. Glad to have him available but don't see this as an upgrade.
Colbie Young is the best receiver they’ve had the past two years and he missed most of last year. He’s the one receiver that attacks the football to make contested catches. Noah Thomas has played better, but he’s a body catcher and needs to be more aggressive going forward the ball.
Hope Colbie gets a few good games! He’s gone through so much
Great news about Colbie! Also, we kick off at 1pm?? Does anyone ever proofread these posts? There are almost always errors lol. Anyway, Go Dawgs!!
Is CY still seeking medical redshirt for this year? If so, does playing in bowl games potentially effect the outcome?
Colby is a huge problem for opposing defences, and the more problems The Dawgs present the less likely opposing teams have solutions to cover all of the problems….GOOO DAWGS, Welcome back Colby….it's your opportunity to shine!
"Every snap he takes is a snap taken from NThomas."
@UGADad20 I'm not following how Young's return to the lineup from an injury will impact Thomas' opportunities. Thomas has proven himself to be a valuable weapon to the Dawgs offense and will continue to be, and if Bobo/Coley see him as the best option in certain situations for moving the ball down the field they won't hesitate to call his number. Young didn't just join the team, he's played in seven games this year so the WR situation is right back where it was in the beginning. We once again have 2 WRs at 6'4" and 6'5" that are both matchup challenges for anyone they face going forward.
It should go without saying that if the Subject Matter Experts (CKS and company) see the return of Colby Young as a liability then they will simply not play him. On the other hand, if he is healthy enough to be the weapon that he was prior to the injury then we could see a lot of him and Thomas.
GO DAWGS!
@UGADad20 Sorry but this is incorrect. Colbie Young has NFL talent. Things just haven't gone his way since he came to Athens.
@UGADawg Sorry both Young and Noah Thomas are in their last year of eligibility. I hope that both young men are rewarded with a long playoff run that leads to invites to the NFL scouting combine.
Agree 💯!!
Can you just imagine the matchup nightmare that Young, Thomas, Branch and Bell will bring to opposing DCs and their back seven!?
Throw in Talyn Taylor, Delp, Luckie, Elyiss, Humphreys, Barbour (if he’s able) and Bowen, Robinson and Frazier to the mix and that’s gonna cause some sleepless nights for any opposing coach and their game plan!
So ready for this game!! Just look at the Sugar falling from the sky!
Go Dawgs! Hate on Ole Miss!
Certain people here like to stir the pot and have been doing it for awhile. I question this persons connection to UGA because they never have anything nice to say.
That said, Colbie Young is someone the Dawgs need. UGA has all the tools to make a run at it. The Ole Miss game will tell the tale. Irregardless, Kirby is THE premier coach in CFB. Win or lose, we UGA fans are lucky to have him. This years coaching cycle showed us how few options out there that really exist Most teams settled. Kirby has Georgia on a trajectory we could have never dreamed 10 years ago. I'll leave that right there. Hope all my fellow Dawgs have a healthy, safe and prosperous 2026. Thanks for the comraderie, support and a very good year!
That said, Colbie Young is someone the Dawgs need. UGA has all the tools to make a run at it. The Ole Miss game will tell the tale. Irregardless, Kirby is THE premier coach in CFB. Win or lose, we UGA fans are lucky to have him. This years coaching cycle showed us how few options out there that really exist Most teams settled. Kirby has Georgia on a trajectory we could have never dreamed 10 years ago. I'll leave that right there. Hope all my fellow Dawgs have a healthy, safe and prosperous 2026. Thanks for the comraderie, support and a very good year
So well said! Yes, we are a very lucky fan base and should be very appreciative!
and let me add my “Amen, good sir” to your well wishes!
Go Dawgs! Hate on Ole Miss!
Outstanding comments !! Yep there are certainly some pot stirrers that come here under the banner of “ just being objective” or “ just offering honest critique”, but the funny thing is their objectivity and honest critique is Always negative. Deliberately ignoring the hard Fact that UGA is 12-1 with their Only loss being by 3 points.
It’s always a dooms day analysis that “well the Dawgs are gonna lose this one”. IF they are truly Dawgs fans that must be a sad existence when you have little to no Faith in your team.
One guy that comes here has admitted he’s Not a Dawgs fan and could Never see himself being one. He loves to regurgitate allot of stats and historical data but what he doesn’t seem to understand or doesn’t Want to understand, is that some things don’t fit into the data boxes !!
Not long ago he insulted our QB by saying he’s incapable of making a down field pass. Well all I know Again is that our Dawgs are the SEC Champions and 12-1.
Our Dawgs Truly operate as a Team. They don’t hang their hopes on any one player or even two, heck even three. When one goes down another fills in and usually there’s very little drop off. YET they’re not jealous of each other. They are a Brotherhood, that play for each other. Where’s the data box for that ? Where’s the data box for the heart and courage that Gunner has ?
I want to fully agree and mimic what You said my Brother, with a bit of a twist, Win or Lose I’m gonna LOVE our Dawgs !! Love Em when they’re up, Love Em when they’re down. Disappointed when they lose ? Sure. But still Love Em !! I to wish ALL my fellow Dawgs fans and their families a Great New Year !! May God Bless & Protect You ALL !! Go Dawgs !! Sic Em Dawgs Go Fetch Another National Title !!.
It is cowardly to not address people directly.
Yes CYoung can help. He is a big body with experience. That is his value. He will not gain separation from good DB's. BUT he will shield off smaller DB's with his body and get position to allow short, chains moving catches. That seems like a nice thing to say. The reality of CYoung is that he is not going to scare anyone with his "speed" or adjust well to a long, down the field throw.
@87Dawg_11 "Colbie Young is the best receiver they’ve had the past two years". CY is a serviceable receiver. A guy who hasn't stayed healthy or out of trouble will never be anyone's "best" receiver. CY has 34 catches and 3 TD's in 12 games at UGA. You really want to stick w/your assessment?
"He’s the one receiver that attacks the football". Apparently you have forgotten the back shoulder throw from CBeck vs AL in '24 when CY watched as the AL DB intercepted the ball, in the endzone, ending UGA's hopes of a comeback win. He didn't "attack" the ball. He didn't even make an effort to catch or keep the DB from catching the ball. He will go for the ball but doesn't possess any extraordinary athleticism that allows him overly extend his catch radius.
@GoodOlDawg "I'm not following how Young's return to the lineup from an injury will impact Thomas' opportunities." To date they have played the same position (X) in the UGA O. They are rarely on the field together. So logically when one is in the other is out. CY will have value as a 3rd down short yardage receiver but the offense will not be as explosive with CY in the game and NT on the bench. Nowhere in my post did I say his return was a "liability". He is just not as capable of stretching the D or pulling off an explosive play as NT is. He will have a role if he is healthy. With the progress NT has made this year it seems like the UGA O is more dangerous with NT in the game over CY.
@randomsportsfan "Sorry but this is incorrect. Colbie Young has NFL talent. Things just haven't gone his way since he came to Athens." Oh this is my favorite one. I'll say things "haven't gone his way". That is the understatement of the year. Hurt last year then suspended from the team and then hurt most of this year. As for being an "NFL talent", I'm not sure I see it. He is a small TE with TE skills in a WR body. If he doesn't run a 4.6 or better 40 he is a NFL FA hoping to catch on with someone in training camp. Either way the odds of him being a productive player long term are a long shot unless he surprises EVERYONE with some speed. From what I have seen you could time his 40 on a sundial. Someone in the NFL will likely give him a tryout but his personal history is enough alone to keep him from getting drafted.
"To date they have played the same position (X) in the UGA O. They are rarely on the field together."
@UGADad20 I don't disagree with you regarding Thomas, and my comment was intended to suggest that. My point is that as Young returns from his injury, the coaching staff is not obligated to play him in situations that are ideal for Thomas (or vice versa). They have put a very sharp and deadly arrow (Young) back into their quiver that wasn't available for the last 5 games. Thomas is still just as sharp and deadly as he was during the regular season regardless of Young's status. When Thomas is the right guy for a particular situation (route, matchup, etc.), you will see him out there. You are correct that we are not likely to see them both on the field at the same time, but we will see Thomas every time he is the guy that Bobo/Coley wants to see on the field.
With the return of Young, there are more sharp and deadly arrows in the quiver now than there was during the month of November. This is a good thing.
GO DAWGS!