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>>Georgia Superstar, Nick Chubb, Vows To Return for Opener

 

Any questions about Nick Chubb's health appear to have been answered. If all goes according to plan, the junior running back will be 100 percent in time for Georgia's season-opener against North Carolina in Atlanta on Labor Day weekend.

 

In a video taken from a previous interview aired by ABC/ESPN, Chubb says his return is going to "be something to see ... "I'm gonna be back for the opening game."

 

Chubb missed the second half of last season with a serious knee injury he suffered against Tennessee. The injury required surgery and limited him to no-contact drills during spring practice. Whether Chubb's prognosis is accurate or not, it at least represents the most specific timeline on his return date so far. Previously, coach Kirby Smart was vague about Chubb's return date, and SEC writer Tony Barnhart said last month he would be surprised if Chubb was ready by September.

 

If Chubb does return for the season opener, it would obviously be a huge win for the Bulldogs, who could be breaking in a new quarterback if freshman Jacob Eason ends up winning the starting job.

 

>>Alabama Punishes Two Players Over Arrests

 

Alabama tackle Cam Robinson and reserve safety Hootie Jones avoided charges when Louisiana district attorney Jerry D. Jones dropped drug and weapons charges against the pair this week, citing insufficient evidence.

Whether the two will get off lightly with head coach Nick Saban remains to be seen. It's not clear yet whether Saban will suspend either for any games this season. However, Alabama has doled out punishments for Robinson and Jones leading up to the season.

 

Per AL.com, both players have been suspended indefinitely. Additionally, the pair will undergo weekly urine tests, submit themselves to regular drug counseling, appear on monthly video appointments with a mental health consultant and meet twice a week with Tuscaloosa police for gun safety education.

 

On top of that, both will complete 20 hours of community service. Robinson specifically must complete 26 hours of ride-along service with the Northport Police Department. Jones has to spend 21 days in a drug rehab program.

 

Alabama has not commented officially. The Tide open the season against USC in Arlington, Texas.

 

Jones and Robinson were pulled over in May and arrested after an officer found a bag of marijuana in the car and a stolen handgun under the driver's seat. Robinson was charged with possession and illegal carrying of a weapon, both misdemeanors, as well as felony possession of stolen firearms. Jones was charged with the first two misdemeanors only.

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