Hayden Hurst on South Carolina LB Skai Moore: ‘Do not worry about Skai’
By Adam Spencer
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Since bursting onto the scene as a freshman in 2013, Skai Moore has been one of the best linebackers in the SEC.
However, the would-be senior missed the entire 2016 season with a herniated disk in his neck and was forced to redshirt.
Now ready to return for the 2017 season, many are wondering if Moore will be the same player who recorded 110 tackles and four interceptions as a junior in 2015. Fortunately for Gamecocks fans, TE Hayden Hurst told Macon.com at SEC Media Days on Thursday that he’s not worried about Moore at all:
“Skai has not missed a beat,” Hurst said. “I know people were questioning Skai. Do not worry about Skai. I had to face him every single day in spring practice. He’s the same old talent, I promise. He will come and hit you no matter what. He’s an absolute freak. Wherever the ball is, he’ll find it.”
If the Gamecocks are going to take a step forward in the SEC East this season, the defense is going to have to improve to match the explosiveness of the offense.
With Moore at full strength, that may just be possible for coach Will Muschamp’s unit.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
