Shane Beamer wasn’t ready to downplay what happened to LaNorris Sellers, and he didn’t try to hide his worry as South Carolina headed into halftime against Texas A&M on Saturday in Columbia.
The Gamecocks’ quarterback left the Week 10 SEC matchup with an ankle injury, and Beamer made it clear the situation was being taken seriously. South Carolina was already dealing with the pressure that comes with being ranked in the AP Poll and the College Football Playoff rankings, and Sellers’ status suddenly loomed over a game the Gamecocks led 7-6 after 30 minutes.
ESPN caught Beamer on his way to the locker room, and his answer was blunt.
“We’re concerned,” Shane Beamer said. “They’re taking an X-ray on it. I don’t know the results on that right now.”
Speaking with ESPN at halftime, South Carolina coach Shane Beamer on QB LaNorris Sellers, who left the game with an ankle injury
"We're concerned," Beamer said. "There's taking an X-Ray on it. I don't know the results on that right now. pic.twitter.com/S9NRgPOq2R
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At that point, the X-ray results were still unknown, leaving Sellers’ availability for the rest of the game unsettled as South Carolina tried to protect its slim lead and keep the momentum that pushed it into the rankings this week.
Before exiting, Sellers had put together a solid first half, going 10 of 15 for 151 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. Even so, it was clear he wasn’t at full strength, and the biggest question hanging over the second half was whether he would be able to return.
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