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ATHENS, Ga. -- It was not just another scrimmage for Nick Chubb.It was a big deal, Chubb said of the milestone in his comeback from a gruesome knee injury.Last Saturday was the first time Chubb, Georgias star tailback, was tackled since the injury. The scrimmage was his first chance for confirmation that the three surgically repaired ligaments and cartilage in his left knee were healed and ready for the rigors of a season.Chubb said Wednesday there was no soreness in the knee following the important test.Not at all, he said. I feel better, actually. Just the mental part of getting out there.His comeback may be the biggest key to Georgias hopes for success under first-year coach Kirby Smart, perhaps even more important than the ongoing quarterback competition. Chubb was the Bulldogs best player and biggest star, successfully replacing Todd Gurley, before his 2015 season ended on the first play against Tennessee on Oct. 10.For Chubb, the scrimmage at Sanford Stadium was crucial to his comeback.I wanted to feel as if Im with the team and play live and get taken to the ground, just for myself, just to get back to the feel of actually getting tackled, he said.Chubb didnt hesitate when asked if he remembered the all-important first tackle.It was J-O, he said, referring to outside linebacker Johnny ONeal. When it happened, I was making sure my body wasnt bending the other way.Chubb didnt have to say he was just making sure it wasnt like the play that ended his 2015 season. He was running left when hit low by Tennessee cornerback Emmanuel Moseley. That hit sent both of Chubbs feet off the ground, and when he landed and tried to plant his left leg, he was hit again by linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin. His left leg bent in such an unnatural and disturbing fashion that there was little question the injury would be severe.The posterior cruciate and two other ligaments were torn. There was cartilage damage, but the anterior cruciate ligament was not torn and there was no nerve damage.The injury ended Chubbs school-record streak of 13 straight games rushing for at least 100 yards. At the time of the injury, he ranked second in the Southeastern Conference with 745 rushing yards, averaging 8.2 yards per carry. With Chubb, Georgia ranked second in the SEC in rushing. Despite a strong season from backup Sony Michel, the Bulldogs finished sixth in rushing.Michel is recovering from a broken forearm, leaving his status for start of the season in doubt. He has been wearing a cast on the forearm and was held out of the scrimmage.Chubb said he scored two touchdowns in the scrimmage.Smart said Chubb got tackled and did well with it. It was important to him to get over that psychologically.Seeing Chubb clear the test was a morale boost for his teammates.As youve seen, Nick hasnt missed a beat, senior offensive tackle Greg Pyke said. Hes pretty much better, faster, stronger. That kid is one of the hardest working people in this building.Chubb stopped short of declaring himself ready for the Sept. 3 opener against North Carolina.For me, you just never know until that day comes, he said.Chubb said he doesnt feel an extra burden to take pressure off the starting quarterback. Freshman Jacob Eason is trying to beat out returning starter Greyson Lambert and Brice Ramsey.Smart and his staff made a move this week that reflected confidence in the tailback position. Shaquery Wilson, who moved from wide receiver to tailback in spring practice, is now working at both positions.Other options at tailback include Brendan Douglas, Tae Crowder and freshmen Brian Herrien and Elijah Holyfield.If Im not out there, well be in good hands, Chubb said.Chubb said Herrien reminds him of Michel because he can kind of do it all and wiggle a little bit.Holyfield, the son of the former boxing champion Evander Holyfield, runs more like Chubb.Hes a powerful downhill back, Chubb said.Chubb said wearing a brace to protect the knee is different but added, I feel good when I have it on.He had more good news for Georgia fans: Yeah, I still have my speed.---AP college football website: http://collegefootball.ap.org Hydro Flask 21 Oz Standard Mouth . The veteran safety was a starter for the Bengals from 2008-2012. He totaled 41 tackles and three interceptions while starting all but four of the 13 games he played last season. Hydro Flask Coffee Cup . 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HOOVER, Ala. -- Mississippi is coming off an impressive 10-win season, returns arguably the leagues best quarterback and recently had three of its top players selected in the first round of the NFL draft.Not many people wanted to talk about that at Southeastern Conference media days.Instead, the majority of questions focused around the schools long-running NCAA investigation into the football program thats approaching four years. Coach Hugh Freeze said on Thursday that he couldnt discuss details of the case and had no timetable for its resolution, but defended the programs reputation.I have zero interest in cutting corners to be successful, and our staff knows that very well, Freeze said. I have a lot of things that Im not very good at, but that is not a temptation.The university has already self-imposed some penalties for football, including scholarship reductions and three years of probation. The NCAA can accept or add to those penalties.The case could drag on for several more months. Ole Miss has asked to delay a hearing before the Committee on Infractions while it looks into draft-night allegations involving former left tackle Laremy Tunsil, who acknowledged following on NFL draft night that he accepted money from a coach while he was at Ole Miss.Freeze said he cant comment on anything thats ongoing with the NCAA.There will come a day where we get to stand before the committee on infractions, which are the ones that matter, and we will be held accouuntable for any wrongdoing that is found, and thats the way it should be, Freeze said.ddddddddddddOn the field, Ole Miss is expected to be a contender in the SECs Western Division, especially if it can navigate an extremely difficult September. The Rebels open the season against Florida State and then host Alabama and Georgia in the seasons first four weeks.The Rebels have beaten Alabama two straight seasons.One reason Ole Miss has high expectations is the return of quarterback Chad Kelly. The nephew of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly threw for 4,042 yards, 31 touchdowns and 13 interceptions last season while completing about 65 percent of his passes.His top receiver from last year -- Laquon Treadwell -- is off to the NFL, but he still has several experienced targets returning, including receivers Damoreea Stringfellow and Quincy Adeboyejo, along with tight end Evan Engram.Engram said all of the NCAA investigation talk hasnt been a problem inside the locker room.It doesnt matter, we have people taking care of that, Engram said. We just worry about football. We show up to work every day to get better and work toward our goals, which are winning in Atlanta and competing for a national championship.-----Follow David Brandt on Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbrandtAP-----AP College Football website: www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '