What We Learned About Georgia Football's Running Back Room at G Day

For starters, Bowens looked like he was back to being healthy while also looking even more powerful and twitchy than he did last season. He had nine carries for 45 yards on Saturday and his longest rush on the day was an 18 yard rush. Bowens and Frazier are expected to be the main backs featured in the room this year, and Bowens absolutely looked the part.

Phillips also had a very solid day in the backfield. Coach Smart described Phillips after the game as one of the hardest workers on the team and has continued to get better. Smart also mentioned that Phillips had to get tougher and he showed that on Saturday. He had a 19 yard reception and seven rushes for 29 yards and a touchdown.

Perhaps the most inspiring thing about Phillips from Saturday was Georgia motioning to empty and Phillips running out wide as a receiver. Something Georgia hasn't really done since James Cook and Kenny McIntosh were on the roster. If he can carve a role as a receiver out of the backfield, he could be one of the most versatile weapons Georgia has.

Dowdell also had some inspiring runs during the scrimmage. He had two rushes that went for over 20 yards. One that went for 27 yards and one that went for 28, totaling 51 yards on the day. The initial thoughts on Dowdell might have been that he would be Georgia's short yardage back, but he brings some juice to the room. Another explosive weapon the Bulldogs will have on offense this season.

As for Walker and Lamar, they are two young players that will be able to provide some needed depth this season. Walker had five rushes for seven yards and Lamar went for 26 yards on six carries.

All in all, it was a very promising day from Georgia's backfield. Not only did the returning players look improved, but the additions showed some promise as well.