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 Wholesale Air Max 270 Outlet .com) - Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Roger Federer were easy first-round winners Tuesday at the Australian Open. Clearance Air Max 270 Outlet . 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Florida will take the court as a nationally ranked team for the first time in two years when the No. 24 Gators visit North Florida on Thursday night at UNF Arena in Jacksonville, Fla.Florida (6-1) is off to a hot start in its second season under coach Mike White. The excitement is building as the Gators prepare to play No. 5 Duke at the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.North Florida (3-5) is struggling a bit after posting back-to-back 20-win seasons under coach Matthew Driscoll. The Ospreys earned an NCAA Tournament bid in 2014-15 and reached the NIT last season.Florida broke into this weeks Top 25 following a strong showing at the AdvoCare Invitational. The Gators beat Seton Hall 81-76, suffered a narrow 77-72 loss to Gonzaga, which is now ranked No. 8, and beat Miami 65-56.This was a high-level tournament, White said. Were fortunate to come away with two wins. And we know a lot more about ourselves than we did last week.This is Floridas first appearance in the national rankings since early in the 2014-15 season, when the Gators dropped out after losing four key players from the 2014 Final Four team.In Floridas win over Miami, Keith Stone demonstrated that he could be a key player in the future. The redshirt freshman forward posted 15 points and a team-high eight rebounds against the Hurricanes after scoring a total of six points on 2-of-13 shooting from the field and 0-of-6 shooting from 3-point range over the first six games.We knew at some point he was going to kind of settle in and provide some production annd earn more minutes, White said.dddddddddddd We saw glimpses of what he can potentially be for this team -- a very good player.KeVaughn Allen leads the Gators in scoring at 13.4 points per game. Canyon Berry is averaging 12.1 points and 4.3 rebounds. Devin Robinson averages 12 points and 5.6 rebounds. John Egbunu is averaging 9.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.4 blocked shots.North Florida is coming off back-to-back losses at the Men Against Breast Cancer Classic in Dayton, Ohio. The Ospreys beat North Dakota 76-75 in the opening round and suffered a 77-54 loss to Cal State Bakersfield before falling 75-67 to host Wright State in the championship game.We showed a great deal of grit and character fighting back tonight, North Florida coach Matthew Driscoll said following the loss to Wright State. After our disappointing performance (against Cal State Bakersfield) last night, it was good to see the guys battle and compete after a quick turnaround and against the home team in a tournament championship game.Dallas Moore was named to the all-tournament team after averaging 22.3 points in three games. He had 29 points on 10-of-16 shooting against Wright State. 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