Florida State RB Karlos Williams, WR Rashad Greene could miss Saturday’s game
Florida State could be without two of its top offensive playmakers against Syracuse.
Running back Karlos Williams and wide receiver Rashad Greene, both seniors, were injured in the Seminoles’ win over Wake Forest Saturday afternoon. Williams injured his ankle in the second half and Greene suffered a concussion. According to USA Today, FSU head coach Jimbo Fisher said Monday that Williams likely will not play against the Orange while Greene is considered day-to-day.
“Rashad’s response (on Monday) was really good,” Fisher said. “No lingering effects. He had the symptoms of concussion and now he’ll go through the protocol. And our doctor here, we have an expert here, and we feel very comfortable with the hands he’s in. He’ll make all of the decisions.”
Williams leads the Seminoles with 353 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Meanwhile, Greene, who has 38 catches for 576 yards and three scores, is just four catches away from breaking the school’s record for receptions in a career.
In addition to the injuries for Williams and Greene, starting center Austin Barron broke his arm in the win and could miss the rest of the season. Through five games, the injury bug has bit the Seminoles far more often than in last year’s national championship season.
“You’re always concerned, but as a coach you plan for (injuries),” Fisher said. “That’s why we practice, to get as many of those guys ready and play them as quickly as we can because the attrition of football now. We’re playing more games and we keep adding games, we need to add players. It’s a lot of them.”
On the subject of injuries, Florida State’s weekend opponent, Syracuse, will be without starting quarterback Terrel Hunt for Saturday’s noon contest at the Carrier Dome. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Fisher and the Seminoles to err on the side of caution against the Orange with Williams and Greene with a home game against No. 6 Notre Dame coming in two weeks.
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