He also strained a hamstring in his left leg. The injuries coupled with a two-sports training regimen raised the question whether Scott's body could carry such a demanding load. He still has no intention of dropping one of the sports. His decision to concentrate solely on track this spring has no long-term implications. Even in an Olympic year, football remains his first love.
Track presents a different challenge.
In football, nobody is going to catch Scott from behind. In track, the entire SEC field is separated only by hundredths of a second. In fact, Scott is playing catchup. Defending SEC champion Coby Miller of Auburn and Florida's Bernard Williams have posted better times this season. Miller, the defending SEC 100-meter champion, has recorded a 10.05.