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Georgia State’s head coach tore his bicep because of an ‘aggressive fist bump’
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Injuries are common in football. It’s just something that happens in nearly every game on every Saturday throughout the season.
But what isn’t common is when a coach gets injured. It’s even less common when a coach is injured because of excessive celebration. Apparently that’s what happened to Georgia State head coach Shawn Elliott.
On Saturday, Georgia State was taking on N.C. State in a non-conference battle. While the game turned out to be a 41-7 blowout in favor of the Wolfpack, the Panthers got out to a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter. That sparked a series of fist bumps between Elliott, his coaching staff and his players. And it got a little out of hand.
Elliott tore his right biceps tendon after an “aggressive fist bump” after Georgia State punched in the early touchdown. At some point next week, the head coach will undergo surgery to repair the damage.
ESPN’s Olivia Harlan Dekker reported the news:
Also, Georgia State HC Shawn Elliott told us he tore his right bicep in an aggressive fist bump after their TD at NC State last week. will need surgery next week. He laughed telling us he isn't stoic on the sideline. Can't wait to see his passion Fri night on @espn vs Memphis
— Olivia Harlan Dekker (@OliviaDekker) September 12, 2018
There was no word on whether or not the surgery will affect Elliott’s ability to coach Georgia State over the next few weeks.
Elliott is in his second season at Georgia State, finishing the 2017 season with a 7-5 record and a win in the Cure Bowl. This season, the Panthers are off to a 1-1 start.
Georgia State travels to Memphis on Friday night.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB