Clemson defensive lineman Shaq Lawson left the Orange Bowl game early against Oklahoma with a knee injury, but was convinced at the time that he will still play on Monday. He said he's fairly uncomfortable and gave us an idea of his pain with the classic doctor's office scale.
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Shaq Lawson not ready to say he's going to play Monday. Said his pain level is an 8 on a 1-10 scale. pic.twitter.com/bGhKeaeHf3
— Yahoo Sports College Football (@YahooSportsCFB) January 9, 2016
He's been a limited participant in practice as well. He said his contact has been pretty limited.
Shaq Lawson says he's been limited in contact in practice so far. #Clemson pic.twitter.com/hcq2wIvp87
— Orange and White (@orangeandwhite) January 9, 2016
Now Lawson is giving himself a decent chance to play on Monday.
.@ClemsonFB All-American DE Shaq Lawson gives himself a 60% chance of playing Monday.
— Dari Nowkhah (@ESPNDari) January 9, 2016
And if you're a fan concerned about whether the big man is thinking about the draft, he put those worries to rest as well.
Shaq Lawson says "he's prepared to play" and "not thinking about NFL draft at all" pic.twitter.com/mX8SaBMUaH
— @sapakoff (@Sapakoff) January 9, 2016
Hopefully we see Lawson Monday night because then it just wouldn't be as fun or fair for Clemson. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m.
