Malkom Parrish was having one of the best preseason camps out of anyone on Georgia's roster.
Whether it be practice effort, toughness or willingness to make contact with his opposing number, the junior defensive back had it. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart was excited for his senior cornerback to presume his starting role for the third straight season.
But then a setback came as Parrish injured his foot in a practice and required surgery. It was a loss that “hurt” Smart as a coach and he was forced to adjust while one of his upperclassmen was sidelined with an original 2-to-4 week timetable.