Ed Orgeron provides update on status of star RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
The LSU Tigers are preparing for a College Football Playoff semifinal appearance against Oklahoma, and they got some bad news on Wednesday.
After rumors surfaced of star RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire being on crutches after suffering a hamstring injury at practice, coach Ed Orgeron addressed the running back’s status.
During his Early Signing Period press conference, Coach O weighed in on the injury suffered by Edwards-Helaire:
“Clyde did get hurt yesterday. I don’t know the extent of his injury,” Coach O said. “He went to get some tests today and we’re gonna know a little bit more toward the end of the week. But he did not practice today. He could not practice.”
Obviously, that’s not the news the Tigers wanted ahead of a matchup with the Sooners. However, Edwards-Helaire would be able to return for the title game if he’s healthy and if the Tigers advance that far.
There’s still more than a week left for Edwards-Helaire to rehab and heal up, so we’ll learn more toward the end of this week about his status for the Peach Bowl.
#LSU Coach Ed Orgeron confirms Clyde Edwards-Helaire was hurt in practice this week but didn't go into detail on the severity: pic.twitter.com/h9nfjy085z
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That’s not good news, but I think the freshmen can carry the load against the OU defense.
Hope for a good rehab. Speedy recovery.
I hate to hear of injuries during this time so close to the end of the season. Well wishes to that young man. He’s a helluva player.
Probably won’t need him for OU but ClemPson/OSU is a different animal. Hope it’s minor. Hamstrings can linger.
A hamstring tear can be brutal. Sometimes a year or more and may never get back to 100% (see Jashaun Corbin)
CEH would be a huge loss and is probably the most complete back we have, but the backups are more than capable, and I have complete confidence that 1) the coaching staff can alter the game plan to capitalize on their strengths and 2) that our offense is good enough to adjust on the fly, and 3) the team will not shy from the challenge.