Long escapes serious injury during S.C. State scrimmage

Photo: Quarterback Malcolm Long #7.

It was a time for collective gasps and crossed fingers Saturday at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium.

Rising sophomore quarterback Malcolm Long was writhing in pain on the ground after his legs buckled under him while running upfield during the team's scrimmage. Given all the anticipation the former South Carolina "Mr. Football" has built up since his arrival on campus, the sight of Long favoring his leg with any injury would top the list of nightmare scenarios for anyone affiliated with S.C. State football.

To the partial relief of Bulldog head football coach Oliver "Buddy" Pough, it was a pulled hamstring and nothing more serious.

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