The Missouri Tigers head coach is not fond of the SEC's new mandated injury reports.
Teams have to file four reports throughout the week. Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz has some thoughts on the new requirement.' radio segment. "You gotta do it Wednesday, then Thursday, then Friday and then Saturday, that's a little bit much for us."
The first report, on Wednesday of game week, must be published by 7 p.m. CT. Reports on Thursday and Friday must be filed sometime between the end of practice and 7 p.m. CT. The final report, on game day, must be posted 90 minutes before kick off. Teams can place four different designations on injured players — probable, questionable, doubtful or out. With sports betting becoming an increasingly growing avenue for profit for sports leagues, the mandated reports keep bettors in mind to bring them more clarity."I guess people have serious gambling issues," Drinkwitz said sarcastically, "and they need to know that information four different times.
Whether Drinkwitz is excited for it or not, the mandated availability reports will lessen some confusion and questioning from fans and gamblers alike.Joey Van Zummeren is a sports journalist from Belleville, Ill. He's currently a freshman at the University of Missouri studying journalism, and joined MizzouCentral as an intern in 2023. His beats include football and basketball.
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