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South Carolina started on the mountaintop with big wins over NC State and Missouri but were humbled Saturday night by Kentucky.
Gamecocks coach Will Muschamp spoke with members of the media on a conference call Sunday night and discussed the latest news concerning his football team. Deebo Samuel’s status was the biggest piece of information most were interested in. Muschamp made sure to touch on his situation.
While Samuel is okay, Muschamp gave news that saddened many Gamecocks fans.
Muschamp says Deebo Samuel had successful surgery this AM on his fibula.Didn’t give a timetable other than “out for extended period of time”
— Mike Uva (@Mike_Uva) September 17, 2017
Tight end Hayden Hurst also went down in the fourth quarter, but Muschamp said it was nothing to be concerned about.
Hayden Hurst is fine. He had the wind knocked out of him on that hit in the fourth.
— David Cloninger (@DCPandC) September 17, 2017
The South Carolina coach updated the media about a few other injuries and talked about his team improving in certain areas after the loss to Kentucky.
Zack Bailey (ankle) and Dante Sawyer (hamstring) were banged up. Muschamp will know more on Tuesday.
— David Cloninger (@DCPandC) September 17, 2017
Muschamp: We need to narrow down what we do with the run game.
— David Cloninger (@DCPandC) September 17, 2017
On the handshake: Muschamp called Stoops and apologized. Players are expected to shake regardless of the situation.
— David Cloninger (@DCPandC) September 17, 2017
Muschamp: Parker White will be the kicker going forward. Woznick will continue to compete but right now, it’s White’s show.
— David Cloninger (@DCPandC) September 17, 2017
Muschamp: Daley gave up one sack and two pressures but played better than they thought he would (for a first start).
— David Cloninger (@DCPandC) September 17, 2017
If Bailey can’t go, Malik Young would take his spot at right tackle. Blake Camper would figure into the mix.
— David Cloninger (@DCPandC) September 17, 2017
Tye is a contributing writer for Saturday Down South. He works on-air for ESPN Arkansas in Fort Smith. You can follow him on twitter @TyeSportsRadio.
