Mark Dantonio announces injured RB LJ Scott will redshirt
After battling multiple injuries this season, Michigan State running back LJ Scott will redshirt and return for another season in 2019.
Scott has rushed for 2,771 yards in his career with the Spartans, but he has not been able to stay on the field this season. He has 180 yards and no touchdowns in four games. Under the new redshirt rule, Scott can retain a year of eligibility if he does not play in another game this season.
Following the loss to Ohio State, head coach Mark Dantonio announced that Scott will indeed redshirt and return for 2019. MLive.com’s Matt Wenzel shared Dantonio’s announcement:
Dantonio says MSU will redshirt LJ Scott and he will be back next year.
— Matt Wenzel (@mwenzel2) November 10, 2018
According to Dantonio, the decision to redshirt was made by Scott and his family. However, Dantonio said he fully supports the decision. Matt Charboneau with the Detroit News shared his comments:
Dantonio says Scott and his family made the decision to redshirt. Dantonio suppprts it
— Matt Charboneau (@mattcharboneau) November 10, 2018