Okay, so this is wild. Ole Miss’s football staff is absolutely NOT buying that LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is actually “doubtful” for their huge Saturday game down in Oxford. Seriously, the chatter out of SEC country is that nobody on that Ole Miss staff is buying it for a second. It’s got everyone raising eyebrows and wondering what’s really going on.
A ‘Sore Shoulder’ No One Believes?
Listen, when Leavitt’s name popped up on Wednesday’s injury report, it was already a total shocker. But then, the “doubtful” claim on top of that? That kicked the whole thing up a notch and was an even bigger jaw-dropper. We heard from CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz that Leavitt apparently didn’t even throw at practice on Wednesday, citing some “upper-body issue.” And On3’s Pete Nakos dug in further, calling it a straight-up “sore throwing shoulder.” But here’s the kicker: Ole Miss just isn’t convinced it’s that serious. It makes you wonder, doesn’t it?
Lane Kiffin Playing Mind Games?
Alright, so why the massive side-eye from Ole Miss? Is LSU head coach Lane Kiffin trying to pull some funny business here? It’s the question everyone’s asking. The SEC has iron-clad rules, and trust me, there are consequences for any inaccurate injury reporting. Nobody wants to mess with the league on that. But proving “ill intent” behind a “sore shoulder” designation? That’s a whole different ballgame. Kiffin’s known for his competitive nature, and his standing as LSU’s head coach definitely has folks skeptical of this whole thing. Even if Leavitt genuinely feels a bit off in that throwing shoulder, the perception is all about strategic play and mind games.
So, what happens if Leavitt really can’t go on Saturday? The good news for LSU fans is that the team does have a couple of capable backups ready to step up, so it’s not like they’re totally out of options. But the drama around this injury report, and the sheer disbelief from Ole Miss, that’s what’s got everyone buzzing. You just know this is gonna be a must-watch game. We’ll all be tuning in Saturday to see how this shakes out and who’s under center when the Tigers hit the field. This one just got a whole lot more interesting.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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