South Carolina LB Skai Moore (herniated disk) out for 2016 season

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South Carolina linebacker Skai Moore will miss the 2016 season due to a herniated disc in his neck, head coach Will Muschamp announced Tuesday.

“He’ll be fine. This is not a career-threatening situation,” Muschamp said. “This is a very common procedure for herniated disc. It’s unfortunate that it didn’t heal on its own.”

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The rising senior, who will redshirt in 2016, will have surgery this week. He had 110 tackles, four interceptions, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 2015 as the Gamecocks’ inside linebacker.

In three seasons at South Carolina, Moore has led the team in tackles, tallying 258, while also adding 11 career interceptions.

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Moore originally committed to Rutgers before switching to South Carolina.

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