Nick Saban says don't buy into Sam Leavitt injury story
Sam Leavitt went from doubtful to questionable and Nick Saban says he "100%" expects the LSU quarterback to play vs. Ole Miss on Saturday.
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt was listed as doubtful for Saturday's matchup against Ole Miss, despite finishing LSU's win over Louisiana Tech without any obvious injury. The news of his inclusion on the injury report sparked intrigue and speculation. However, LSU's head coach Nick Saban is adamantly expecting Leavitt to play, dismissing any concerns about his availability.
Saban stated on The Pat McAfee Show that he would psychologically encourage the defensive players not to lose focus on Leavitt's potential absence, emphasizing that he will be the starting quarterback. The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has guidelines for injury report classifications, with a player labeled as doubtful being unlikely to play due to significant injury concerns.
Penalties for misleading injury reports can include fines ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 for the school. It appears that Sam Leavitt has been elevated from doubtful to questionable status, indicating a higher likelihood of playing in the upcoming game against Ole Miss.
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