UGA football player injured in Athens hit-and-run, report says
Kirby Smart’s news conference Monday contained a serious and surprising injury update.
Redshirt sophomore receiver Tommy Bush was involved in some sort of weekend car accident. Rivals reported that Bush was struck by a car on Saturday night while crossing a street in Athens.
“Thankfully, he’s safe,” Smart said Monday. “He’s got a little bit of a concussion and he’s got some injuries, but we’re thankful he’s OK. It was a dangerous situation, so glad he’s OK.”
Smart didn’t confirm details of the incident, calling it a “minor accident.”
After Tuesday’s practice, Smart said Bush is going to be “out a while” after being involved in the incident. He’s had some surgery and some dental work done, Smart said.
Bush has been in a reserve role for his career in Athens. He has one reception in his career, with none so far in 2020.
Bush signed in the 2018 recruiting class with Georgia as a four-star prospect out of Samuel Clemens High School in Schertz, Texas.
The No. 3 Bulldogs face No. 2 Alabama this Saturday.
No. 3 Georgia (3-0) at No. 2 Alabama (3-0)
Time: 8 p.m. Eastern
Place: Bryant-Denny Stadium (Tuscaloosa, Alabama)
TV: CBS
Line: Alabama by 5
This story was originally published October 12, 2020 at 12:24 PM.