South Carolina pass-rusher Dylan Stewart was back on the practice field Tuesday, but it is still a total mystery if he will actually hit the field for Saturday’s massive matchup against Florida. After getting suspended for a one-game stretch against Kentucky, Stewart’s return to the team is a big deal, but his playing status is far from locked in.
The Punch Heard ‘Round the SEC
Stewart’s suspension came down jointly from the SEC and South Carolina after a wild incident where he punched a player during the Gamecocks’ loss to Alabama. The league’s announcement called out the punishment “for egregious contact against an opposing player,” which, yeah, sounds about right for throwing a punch in a game. He had to sit out against Kentucky, giving him time to think about that decision.
What’s Next for Gamecocks vs. Florida?
Now, with the Florida game looming, everyone’s on pins and needles waiting to see if Stewart will be suiting up. Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer told reporters, “He was at practice today.” That’s good news right? But then he added the kicker: “His status for Saturday has not been determined. That will be determined as we go throughout the week.” Talk about suspense! The team’s gotta figure this out fast. Will the pass-rusher be back to make an impact, or will he be watching from the sidelines again? That’s the huge question hanging over South Carolina as they prep for Saturday’s showdown with Florida.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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