South Carolina quarterback Lorenzo NuÃ±ez was surprisingly, at least to people outside of the program, unavailable for Saturday's game against The Citadel. He wasn't among players discussed as injured during the week of practice but when kickoff came around in the eventual loss against the Bulldogs, NuÃ±ez was on the sidelines and not in uniform.

Interim head coach Shawn Elliott said during his Sunday teleconference that he didn't find out until shortly before game time that NuÃ±ez would be unavailable. Elliott said that they had worked him in practice on plays for him to run in Saturday's game.

"Right up to the game, we thought he was well enough to dress this past weekend," Elliott said. "In this day and age, it seems like people can just walk up and say, ‘You know what? I think I’m going to sit this one out.’ For some reason, he didn't feel like he was well enough to get out on the football field on Saturday, so we'll certainly keep our interests and see where he is this week. We’ll have to ask him if he's ready to go out and get a few reps, maybe."

With his head coach seemingly questioning whether he wanted to play, NuÃ±ez responded by way of social media giving his account.

I was hurt in Missouri game..never 100%..reinjured in FL game. I didnt practice all week. Looking forward to full recovery.#gococks — Lorenzo NuÃ±ez (@Zodabeast10) November 22, 2015



NuÃ±ez has two starts on the season but injured his throwing shoulder in the loss to Missouri. He missed the next two games but suited up and played against Texas A&M, Tennessee and Florida before sitting out Saturday's game against The Citadel.

A true freshman, NuÃ±ez is 31-for-51 this year for 374 yards and three touchdowns. He has three interceptions but also rushed 49 times for 300 yards and two scores.