Kirby Smart had mixed reviews on his running back room.

That includes both Branson (ankle) and Roderick Robinson (knee), who, Smart said, are not practicing but continue to rehab following their season-ending surgeries last year.

“I mean, they're working out kind of separate from us. Both dealing with pretty much significant injuries, so they're not going to be doing much during the spring,” Smart said. “They’re working, they're doing things, but they're not with the team. They're not doing 11-on-11 or 7-on-7 or Indy or anything.”

But he did have some good news.

Smart offered praise for both Chauncey Bowens and Dwight Phillips, who he deemed “bright spots” for their play thus far this spring.

“They're competing. Dwight's hit some big runs,” Smart said. “Chauncey's made some really good cuts.”

Smart also said that wide receiver, Dillon Bell, is splitting more time in the backfield.

“We mix Dillon in, practice to practice,” Smart said. “He works in the slot. He's trying to develop as a wide receiver and a back. He's been great and in a good attitude and being committed. He’s like, “Coach, if it means me playing 10, 15 snaps at back, I wanna do it. If I can develop as a slot, I wanna do it.’ So, those guys have been good. A couple of young guys, Micah Bell, Dillon’s brother's done a good job in there, getting reps. Wade Penn has done a nice job. So really proud of the way those guys compete and work and take their reps.”

Georga announced on Tuesday that G-Day will kick off on April 12 at 1 p.m.

Also:

• Free parking will be available in select lots beginning at 7 a.m.

• Gates will open at 10:30 a.m.

• The annual lettermen’s flag football game is scheduled for 10:45 a.m.

• Admission will be $10; general public ticket sales will begin on Monday, March 31: You can purchase tickets here.

• DawgWalk is expected to begin at 11:50 a.m.

• G-Day will be covered by the Georgia Bulldog Radio Network (there will be no live TV/stream).

• Normal home game policies will be in place.

Also of note, a baseball game on April 12 originally set for 2 p.m. will now start at 4.

Smart began Tuesday’s press conference by announcing that right guard Daniel Calhoun will miss the rest of the spring due to injury.

“He's got a foot injury that he's dealing with,” Smart said. “He was doing a great job competing for one of the starting guard spots. And it's not a major injury, it's just one that's gonna cost you the next three weeks to do that.”

Smart also announced that wide receiver Landon Roldan (hamstring), Colbie Young (groin), and Cole Spears (groin) are dealing with injuries as well.

• Smart said practice has started to improve: “More progress. we've practiced better since the last time I saw you guys. I think that I've had three practices since then. We had a Thursday, a Saturday, and a Tuesday,” Smart said. “So, it was actually much better last Thursday in terms of throwing and catching the offense. The quarterbacks and receivers, I thought, had a good day.”

• Smart had the following update on quarterbacks Ryan Puglisi and Gunner Stockton: “Yeah, both those guys are doing a great job,” Smart said. “I'm really pleased with where both of them are at. Ryan's taking some reps with the ones.”

• Center Drew Bobo is making an impression: "He's fun to coach. He works really hard. He's the only player on the team, or at least on the offensive line, that covers down 30 and 40 yards every play,” Smart said. “You can pick out a play in practice, and he's running to the ball. He covers people up really well. He's got great quickness. He continues to work on his strength and power. He's been more consistent with his snaps, and he is bright. He understands what we're trying to do offensively, and he knows where to point, who to work to.”

• Linebacker Justin Williams is opening eyes: “Well, he's probably one of the most positive people I've ever been around. He inspires hustle, like effort. I just love the kid's energy. He's never down in the dumps,” Smart said. “He competes. I think that he is the kind of alpha you need in the inside linebacker position. He's gotten better. He's tried to add some weight. He's still in that, I don't know, 215, 220 range. I think he wants to be 225, so he's been fighting that.

• Smart said he expects punter Brett Thorson (knee) to be ready for the start of the season.