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Georgia LT Sturdivant will miss 2008 season
Sophomore will have reconstructive surgery on injured left knee

By CHIP TOWERS
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 08/12/08

Athens - Georgia offensive tackle Trinton Sturdivant will undergo reconstructive surgery on his injured left knee and will be out for the season, coach Mark Richt confirmed Tuesday morning in a statement released through the sports communications office.

Sturdivant, considered Georgia's best lineman, injured the knee midway through the top-ranked Bulldogs' first full-squad scrimmage of the preseason Monday afternoon at Sanford Stadium.

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Sturdivant (6-5, 293) started every game as a true freshman last season. The date for his surgery has not been set.

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