Will Muschamp releases statement after Josh Belk’s departure from South Carolina football team
By Adam Spencer
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On Wednesday afternoon, it was reported that former 5-star signee Josh Belk was no longer with the South Carolina football team.
That leaves a big hole along the defensive line, as Belk was expected to be a top player for the Gamecocks in 2019.
After the news was reported, coach Will Muschamp issued a statement saying Belk is no longer playing football, giving up the game. He also wished Belk luck moving forward (via 247Sports):
“After talking with Josh Belk, he has decided to give up the game. He is a fine young man and we wish him the best,” Muschamp said.
Belk appeared in four games in 2018, recording only seven tackles. He said a fractured vertebrae played a big part in his decision to retire from the game.
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.
