The No. 10 LSU Tigers may be without Whit Weeks for the Week 8 contest against the No. 17 Vanderbilt Commodores. It's said the star linebacker is dealing with a bone bruise in his ankle that he suffered back in the team's 44-31 win over Baylor in the Texas Bowl last season.
However, it sounds like he plans to at least attempt to play on Saturday. Reports indicate that Weeks, who is 20 years old, plans to participate in warm-ups and try to play in the game, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. But the odds of him playing are slim, as Whit Weeks is already listed as doubtful to play.
“Sources: LSU linebacker Whit Weeks (ankle) plans to warm up and attempt to play at No. 17 Vanderbilt. He’s considered doubtful for the No. 10 Tigers, as he’s been limited in practice and faces long odds to p