South Carolina receiver Juice Wells chimes in about injury concerns
Antwane “Juice” Wells is fine. Thanks for asking.
The Gamecocks’ top wide receiver was absent from the portion of Friday’s practice that was open to the media and didn’t participate in Saturday’s closed scrimmage. Head coach Shane Beamer told media after Saturday’s scrimmage that Wells is dealing with a “lower-body injury.” Beamer believes Wells will be ready for South Carolina’s Week 1 game against UNC.
“He won’t be back next week but optimistic that he’ll be ready for Game 1 knowing how Juice attacks things,” Beamer said. “He’s got a little bit of a lower-body injury that he’s dealing with right now. And nothing long term. Just some things that he’s got to get a hold of, and he assures me he’s playing Game 1, and knowing him he will.”
Wells on Monday took to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, to let fans know how he’s doing.
“Stop asking me if I’m good,” he posted. “I’m Great.”
Wells hasn’t fully practiced in any of the practice sessions open to media, though he has participated in individual drills.
He is the top returning receiver in the SEC this season. After transferring to South Carolina from James Madison last season, he finished second in the SEC with 928 yards and six receiving touchdowns. He was quarterback Spencer Rattler’s top target.
