After news of two injuries earlier this week, there was finally good news on Thursday regarding injuries, as Justin Garret was able to return to the field and participate in practice.
"He (Garrett) moved around well," Gus Malzahn said after practice.
Garrett's leg was stepped on during the team's second scrimmage on Aug. 10 and he had been wearing a medical boot ever since.
A key player in defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson's scheme, it is good news he will not have to miss the Tiger's first game.
Jonathan Jones, on the other hand, did not get good news regarding his injury suffered earlier in the week. Malzahn was not able to give a timetable for his return to the football field, but it does not look like it will be anytime soon.
Kiehl Frazier has made his way into the mix at boundary safety after moving from quarterback to safety last week.
With Demetruce McNeal's dismissal from the team, Frazier's transition has been accelerated, but he seems to be handling it well.
"I talked to Ellis about it the other day, and he is in the mix," Malzahn said. "I think everyday he feels more comfortable. It's like anything else, the more you do the better you'll get at it. He is a competitor and a smart football player. He understands offensive concepts and he has a good chance to get out on the field."
With the heavy amount of rain during fall camp forcing many of the practices to be indoors, the team was finally able to practice outside in the heat on Thursday.
"We were out in the heat and it was good to be out in it," Malzahn said. "Our guys for the most part were flying around and I think they responded well to it."
The Tigers will practice inside Jordan Hare Stadium on Friday, beginning the week of preparation for the season opener against Washington State.
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