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South Carolina football roster, injury update

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A roundup of news and notes about South Carolina’s roster from Will Muschamp’s media day press conference Monday.

Junior college offensive lineman Akeem Cooperwood is still working on a class issue at Georgia Military College. He has not arrived on campus yet.

Sophomore defensive end Shameik Blackshear is fully cleared from his offseason injuries (shooting) and will be ready to practice with the team this week.

Quarterback Michael Scarnecchia and linebacker Skai Moore will miss the season with injuries, as previously announced.

This story was originally published August 1, 2016 at 2:11 PM with the headline "South Carolina football roster, injury update."

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