SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS RUMORS & GOSSIP

The quarterback position is one that Gamecocks fans figured would come easy when Steve Spurrier took over as the South Carolina head coach after the 2004 season. It hasn't been that easy. The Gamecocks biggest quarterback recruit in the Steve Spurrier era was the embattled Stephen Garcia. He was a big QB recruit in the 2007 class but we all know what happened there. Other...

South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier and the rest of his staff were rewarded Friday with raises for their historic season in 2011. The football coaching staff received approvals from the USC Board of Trustees to increase the salaries of the staff. Coach Steve Spurrier has seen his annual salary increase to $3.3 million dollars which is nearly double his salary from just a few...

There will be a nice mix of Gamecocks at this year's NFL combine as six players were invited to participate in the event held February 22nd through the 28th. The players are: Safety Antonio Allen Cornerback Stephon Gilmore Defensive end Melvin Ingram Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery Defensive tackle Travian Robertson Offensive lineman Rokevious Watkins This article...

The South Carolina Gamecocks will be without junior Dalton Wilson for the 2012 season as he has opted to leave the team after completing his degree.Wilson, a walk-on who started seven games at fullback last season, will not return to the team next year, a school spokesperson said. Wilson, who did not have a carry or a reception in his career, was an academic All-American and finance...

The South Carolina Gamecocks are not done recruiting for the Class of 2012 as they are still pushing hard for the services of Chris Moody.Moody (McDonough, Ga./Henry County) is a Vanderbilt commitment but he is not strong with that.USC has been pursuing the 3-star athelete and recently got him to make an official visit to South Carolina this past weekend. Good thing too as the Gamecocks...

Melvin Ingram DE South Carolina #6 Ht: 6’2″Wt: 276   Strengths: Impressive strength. Plays with a constant motor. Impressive speed and athleticism for his size. Speed/strength combination makes him tough to block; can lower his shoulder and get around the edge, or simply bull rush his way into the backfield. Also has a nice spin move in his repertoire. Surprisingly...

South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier has fired the Gamecocks safeties coach. Spurrier said in a statement Friday that he told Jeep Hunter he would not be retained because the thought the team needed a more experienced coach for its defensive backs. Hunter just finished his third season with South Carolina, but his first on the defensive side of the ball. Spurrier hired Hunter in...

Steve Spurrier reportedly says he does not want smokers or fat, sloppy people on his coaching staff. He has high standards.

South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia says getting suspended 5 times and ultimately kicked off the team was "100 percent my fault" and hopes that some NFL team will give him a shot.

South Carolina's record-setting receiver Alshon Jeffery is giving up his senior season for the NFL. Jeffery said Thursday he will enter the NFL draft this spring. He set the school record with 3,042 yards receiving over three seasons. He had 49 catches for 762 yards and eight touchdowns this season, capping the year as the Capital One Bowl MVP in the Gamecocks' 30-13 win...

Connor Shaw threw two touchdown passes and No. 11 South Carolina had six sacks as the Gamecocks shut out the Nebraska in the final three quarters of 30-13 win in the Capital One Bowl on Monday. The victory gave South Carolina 11 wins for the first time in school history and snapped a string of three straight bowl losses. Nebraska lost its second consecutive bowl game and drops...

  Alshon Jeffery is one of the best wideouts in college football. However, he’s had a quiet season due to some quarterback turmoil in South Carolina. Jeffery has made his presence felt during the Outback Bowl though. Jeffery has over 100 yards at half and has one amazing touchdown catch. Connor Shaw threw a prayer up right before half and Jeffery answered it. He...

South Carolina screwed many bettors Saturday when they decided to run out the clock on the game’s final play by taking an intentional safety. The Gamecocks were up 14-10 and favored by 2.5 or 3 points in most sports books. They had a 4th and 12 with four seconds left in the game, and the [...]

Stephen Garcia was suspended five times during his career at South Carolina, and the program has finally cut him.