LSU Coach Brian Kelly Adopts NFL-Style Injury Updates: Probable, Questionable, Doubtful, or Out
LSU coach Brian Kelly is changing his approach to injury updates to align with standard NFL practices. In a move designed to enhance transparency, Kelly will now categorize player injuries as probable, questionable, doubtful, or out during his press conferences on Mondays and Thursdays throughout the season. This new system aims to provide more clarity and insight into the team’s injury situation for fans, reporters, and opponents alike.
The LSU team has revealed that Kelly’s injury updates will also include details such as the specific location of the injury (upper or lower body) or attribute the absence to an illness. This additional information will further assist in understanding the severity and nature of the injuries. Leading up to each game, LSU will release a pregame update, indicating which players reported injuries during the week and whether they are available or unavailable for the upcoming match.
This approach mirrors the standard injury reporting protocols followed by NFL teams. Prior to games, NFL teams release comprehensive injury reports and a list of inactive players. In contrast, college teams, with no formal media policies in place, often withhold injury information, leaving fans and opponents in the dark. The level of transparency typically depends on the individual head coach.
LSU, widely projected to be a top 10 team in the preseason, will commence preseason camp on Wednesday, with practice sessions starting on August 3 at the football operations building. As the season unfolds, fans can look forward to clearer updates regarding player injuries, helping to bring more transparency and understanding to the team’s overall status.
By adopting this new injury reporting method, Coach Brian Kelly and LSU are striving to provide a greater level of transparency to their fan base and the broader football community. This move will not only benefit supporters but also promote fair competition, as opponents will have a clearer understanding of each player’s availability. The implementation of NFL-style injury updates by a high-profile college team like LSU could potentially set a new standard for injury reporting throughout the college football landscape.
