Sam Leavitt’s Injury Tag Sparks Skepticism Ahead of LSU–Ole Miss
Lane Kiffin has previously faced criticism for his handling of injury reports.
The LSU Tigers have listed their starting quarterback, Sam Leavitt, as doubtful for Saturday's game against Ole Miss due to shoulder soreness. This revelation came after the Tigers' initial injury report, which is required to be submitted every 24 hours starting from Wednesday evening in conference game weeks. Leavitt, a transfer from Arizona State, has started the team's first two games this season.
Despite Leavitt's unavailability, reports suggest that not a single member of Ole Miss's staff believes he will miss the game. This has led to widespread skepticism surrounding Leavitt's injury status. The situation echoes similar controversies from previous seasons where Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, now returning to Ole Miss after leaving LSU, has been criticized for his handling of player availability reports.
Last season, Kiffin faced scrutiny for listing players as doubtful or questionable when they ended up playing in games. The SEC's mandatory availability reporting policy aims to provide transparency about player statuses, with potential penalties for inaccurate or late reports ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 for football.
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