Talk about a gut punch after a tough loss. LSU standout defensive back Dashawn Spears is officially out for the season with an ACL injury. This news comes just after Saturday night’s 32-24 loss to Ole Miss, and an MRI on Sunday confirmed the worst for Spears.
The Brutal Blow to LSU’s Defense
This is a brutal development for the Tigers. Spears, a junior, was just breaking out in his first season as a full-time starter, and NFL scouts were already buzzing about him as an emerging prospect for next year’s draft. Losing a player of his caliber, especially one gaining that much momentum, is a massive blow to the defense for the rest of the year. You just hate to see it happen to a kid making that kind of impact.
Another Key Playmaker on the Shelf
Unfortunately, Spears wasn’t the only one injured on Saturday. Star tight end Trey’Dez Green is also set to miss some games due to an apparent knee injury. The good news, at least according to a Facebook post from his mother, is that Green didn’t tear any ligaments and won’t need surgery. Still, she noted he sustained “some bad sprains and bruises,” which is never fun. Green is a first-round NFL draft prospect, so having him sidelined, even for “some games,” is a real concern. As his mother put it, “Most importantly is getting better. Everything will fall in place.” You gotta hope she’s right.
Coach Lane Kiffin said after the game that neither injury “seemed very well,” and he didn’t provide further updates on Sunday. Now, the No. 10 Tigers have to regroup at home against No. 23 Texas A&M this Saturday. It’s a huge test to see how they respond without these two playmakers.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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