From Newsweek · Matthew Couden · · 50s
Text Exchange Reveals Leavitt Injury Strategy
LSU coach Lane Kiffin texted Ole Miss coach Pete Golding about Sam Leavitt's injury status.
In brief
LSU coach Lane Kiffin texted Ole Miss coach Pete Golding about Sam Leavitt's injury status. LSU's Sam Leavitt is likely to play despite injury concerns after text exchange between coaches. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Sam Leavitt's injury status
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt was upgraded from doubtful to questionable for Saturday's game.
Text exchange between coaches
Pete Golding texted Lane Kiffin saying, 'Hey, our quarterback's out' and 'Yeah buddy. I bet he is'.
“Hey, our quarterback's out. Yeah buddy. I bet he is”
Golding's confidence in Leavitt
Golding recalled working with Kiffin on SEC injury reports and expected Leavitt to play Saturday.
Leavitt's performance stats
Leavitt completed 41 of 66 passes for 574 yards and two touchdowns with four interceptions.
Game implications
LSU is favored by a field goal with Leavitt likely to play despite injury concerns.
The main idea
LSU's Sam Leavitt is likely to play despite injury concerns after text exchange between coaches.
