South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer isn't ready to offer any clarity on quarterback LaNorris Seller's availability following his concussion against Vanderbilt on Saturday night. In his press conference on Monday afternoon, Beamer kept his answer tight.
“We have an injury report for SEC games that we release on Wednesday nights,” Beamer told reporters.
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer when asked for an update on the status of LaNorris Sellers: “We have an injury report for SEC games that we release on Wednesday nights.” pic.twitter.com/vWwm8gvGte
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It was a calculated response, one that deflects speculation until the official conference-mandated update arrives later this week. Sellers, who exited the Vanderbilt game after taking the helmet-to-helmet hit, has been the focal point of South Carolina's offensive discussions all season. His dual-threat ability is central to the Gamecocks' identity, and his absence raises major questions about the team's chances heading into Week 4 against Missouri.
Beamer did expand slightly, emphasizing that South Carolina's longstanding policy on practice participation as it relates to game availability. “We have a pretty consistent policy that if you don’t practice Tuesday or Wednesday, you’re not going to play,” he said. That statement underscores the critical 48 hours ahead for Sellers as the Gamecocks prepare for another SEC test.
If Sellers is unavailable, senior backup QB Luke Doty would step into the starting role, Beamer confirmed. He also made it clear that competition in practice is crucial.
The uncertainty surrounding Sellers' health and availability now adds another layer of tension to a season that is teetering towards the edge. After a disappointing loss to the Commodores, the Gamecocks cannot afford to stumble. The official injury report on Wednesday night may define the outlook of the upcoming game and the rest of the season.