South Carolina, LSU release first injury report of the week
The first availability report of the week for South Carolina vs. LSU is up and the Gamecocks remain in relatively good shape on the injury front.
Defensive back Emory Floyd, who missed the first two games of the season, is listed as probable for Saturday’s matchup.
Wide receiver Gage Larvadain, who was banged up during the preseason and played sparingly in the first two games, is listed as questionable along with offensive lineman Trovon Baugh. The nature of Baugh’s injury is not known.
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Walk-on linebacker and special teams contributor Andrew Colasurdo is doubtful with an unknown injury.
As expected, offensive lineman Jakai Moore is once again out.
Moore, who was set to be the Gamecocks’ “swing man” due to his ability to play tackle and guard, is going to be out for a while. That’s also the case for reserve offensive lineman AJ Parks, though he wasn’t listed on the report.
Redshirt freshman safety Zahbari Sandy is out for the season after suffering a knee injury during spring practice.
LSU has been dealing with major injuries so far this season, none bigger than the losses of running back John Emory Jr. and defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory for the season.
The Gamecocks and Tigers are set for a noon showdown at Williams-Brice Stadium.
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The SEC recently approved a player availability injury report system for football, men’s and women’s basketball and baseball.
SEC school personnel must submit availability reports three days before each football game, with daily updates leading to a final report 90 minutes before game time. For basketball and baseball, reports are filed the night before, with an update on game day.
According to the SEC, penalties for inaccurate or late reports will range from $25,000 to $100,000 for football and anywhere from $15,000 to $25,000 for basketball and baseball.
When schools submit injury reports, players will be designated as available, probable, doubtful, and questionable before game day. On game day, designations will be available, game-time decision or out. The model follows injury reports similar to the NFL.
South Carolina vs. LSU Full Player Availability Report (Wednesday)
South Carolina
OL Jakai Moore – Out
LB Andrew Colasurdo – Doubtful
WR Gage Larvadain – Questionable
OL Trovon Baugh – Questionable
DB Emory Floyd – Probable
LSU
RB John Emory Jr. – Out
DE Princeton Malbrue – Out
OL Kobe Roberts – Out
LB Jake Ibieta – Out
DE CJ Jackson – Out
DT Jacobian Guillory – Out
WR Chris Hilton Jr. – Questionable
S Jordan Allen – Questionable
WR Kyle Parker – Questionable
DE Da’Shawn Womack – Questionable
LB West Weeks – Questionable
OL Garrett Dellinger – Probable
