3. UGA’s Patrick in treatment

Georgia starting linebacker Natrez Patrick has resolved his probation violation case stemming from a drug arrest and entered treatment, his lawyer said Thursday. Patrick was not at Georgia’s practice on Thursday. There was no immediate word from the team on his status with the team or for the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1.

Georgia starting linebacker Natrez Patrick has resolved his probation violation case stemming from a drug arrest and entered treatment, his lawyer said Thursday.

“Natrez is receiving treatment for his personal issues and we look forward to the completion of that treatment so he can put this behind him,” said Billy Healan, Patrick’s lawyer. “This resolves all his legal matters.”

Healan did not comment on the type or length of treatment.

Court documents from Athens-Clarke County show that Patrick agreed to waive a planned hearing for Jan. 11, at which he would answer an allegation that he tested positive for marijuana, violating his probation. The documents say that Patrick had positive drug tests twice in Athens-Clarke County over the past three weeks.

Coach Kirby Smart is not expected to address the media again until next Wednesday after the team arrives in Los Angeles.

Patrick, 20, was on probation in Athens-Clarke County for an October arrest for misdemeanor marijuana possession. He was then cited for marijuana possession in Barrow County the night of Dec. 2, and although that charge was later dismissed, it triggered a drug test for a probation violation Dec. 6, which was positive for marijuana, or “THC” as listed on the probation document.

A second test Tuesday also turned up positive, for what on court documents is listed as “opiates,” as well as alcohol.