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Thursday, August 9, 2007
Lewis looks better; Rhodes still out
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia Tech took the field in full pads today, and an early look at strong safety Jamal Lewis shows little indication of the ankle sprain that sidelined him for the latter stages of Wednesday’s second practice session.
However, with the defense practicing a nickel package, Lewis and Pat Clark (excused from practice a couple of days ago) weren’t on the field. Joe Gaston and Jake Blackwood were. The second team unit was Morgan Burnett, Mario Butler, Martin Frierson, Tony Clark and Dominique Reese.
On the other hand, Lewis is working in individual drills. Clark, though, isn’t even at practice today. If he isn’t available when the games begin, that’s a big blow to the Yellow Jackets’ depth at defensive back.
On offense, Matt Rhodes remains present but not participating. Coach Chan Gailey said Wednesday that his starting left guard had been excused from practice but did not give a reason. Rhodes and right tackle A.J. Smith (right elbow in a sling) are on stationary bicycles on “the beach,” the area where injured players exercise during practice.
Freshman defensive end Jason Peters is back practicing today after sitting out Wednesday afternoon’s practice because of illness.
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