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Two University of Georgia football mid-year enrollees recently underwent surgical procedures to repair pre-existing conditions.

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Defensive end Natrez Patrick of Atlanta injured his left thumb in a high school all-star game. He had surgery last week to repair his thumb. A full recovery is anticipated and he will be able to fully participate in spring football, according to UGA Director of Sports Medicine Ron Courson.

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Defensive end Michael Barnett of Ridgeville, S.C., arrived with a pre-existing right shoulder labral injury which required surgical repair. The surgery was performed this week. A full recovery is anticipated and although he will miss spring football, he will be able to fully participate in the fall, according to Courson.