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South Carolina Recruiting: Playing the "Waiting Game" for QB recruits

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...
Via Sports-at-Work  |  1 day ago

South Carolina Football: Six Gamecocks Head to NFL Combine

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...
Via Sports-at-Work  |  1 day ago

South Carolina Football: Gamecock Coaches Rewarded With Raises

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...
Via Sports-at-Work  |  1 day ago
HEAVY LIFTING

Spurrier doesn't like smokers, fatties

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

Via Kegs 'n Eggs  |  27 days ago

The Curious Case of Keshon Flores

So who is this Keshon Flores that claims a South Carolina football scholarship offer?In the Friday edition of the Spartanburg Herald-Journal, Todd Shansey wrote a interesting story on Spartanburg Methodist sophomore wrestler Keshon Flores. The story is compelling not so much for his standout performances on the mat but for his claim that he got a "call...from South Carolina...
Via Leftover Hot Dog  |  1 day ago
ALLOW ME TO REDEEM MYSELF

Ex-SC QB Garcia hoping for NFL shot

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.

Via Lost Lettermen  |  January 13, 2012

Because You are a ****

The answer is in the title of the post, Coach. The most humorous moment of national signing day occurred when ESPNU talked with South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier about his eighth class of commitments in Columbia. ESPNU had reporters stationed at several college campuses, including Alabama, LSU and Georgia, a team the Gamecocks defeated this past season in Athens. South Carolina...
Via Leather Helmet Blog  |  8 days ago
PRAYERS ANSWERED

Video: Hail Mary TD from Capital One Bowl

  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...
Via Rant Sports  |  January 02, 2012

South Carolina Basketball: Sounding off on "The Horn"

It's apparent that there are problems with the South Carolina basketball program. This team, for whatever reason, has been in a steady decline since Darrin Horn's first season as the Gamecocks basketball coach. Horn's first year at South Carolina went well. There was a share of the SEC East title in the 2008-2009 season. Horn even agreed to a two-year contract extension...
Via Sports-at-Work  |  7 days ago

South Carolina Gamecocks: 2011 Exit Survey

It took Steve Spurrier six seasons, but in 2010 he took South Carolina to their first SEC Championship Game. Despite going to the Championship Game they lost five times (two of them to National Champion Auburn). There were a lot of questions surrounding whether South Carolina had arrived or if they just benefited from a weak SEC East. Coming into 2011, the Gamecocks were one of the...
Via College Football Zealots  |  6 days ago

South Carolina Football: Grady Brown from Southern Miss hired to Gamecock coaching staff

It looks like the trade between South Carolina and Southern Miss was completed today. Southern Miss took former Gamecock defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson to be their new coach but South Carolina decided that Grady Brown would be the perfect fit to fill their last coaching vacancy. Grady Brown was hired to be the Gamecocks' new secondary coach and assistant special teams...
Via Sports-at-Work  |  7 days ago

Gamecocks Football: Dalton Wilson Not Returning

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...
Via Leftover Hot Dog  |  10 days ago

South Carolina fires safeties coach Jeep Hunter

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...
Via AP on Fox  |  17 days ago

Gamecocks Football: Grady Brown Hired as Secondary Coach

University of South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier has added former Southern Miss assistant Grady Brown to his coaching staff, it was announced today. Brown will serve as the Gamecocks' secondary coach and assistant special teams coordinator in 2012. "We're pleased to announce the hiring of Grady Brown, a sharp, young defensive secondary coach who has...
Via Leftover Hot Dog  |  10 days ago

Gamecocks Recruiting 2012: Will USC Turn Chris Moody?

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...
Via Leftover Hot Dog  |  15 days ago

South Carolina Recruiting: Instant Impact Recruits From The 2012 Class

South Carolina is working towards becoming a household name in the SEC. I'd say they are on the right track. Success has come on the field for the Gamecocks lately but part of the reason is their success off the field. Steve Spurrier and his staff have done an excellent job recruiting top-notch talent and evaluating recruits who will perform at the next level. 2012 appears...
Via Sports-at-Work  |  21 days ago

Gamecocks Football: Thoughts on Losing Jeep Hunter

The South Carolina Gamecocks will be without Jeep Hunter as the safeties coach in 2012. He has been relieved of his duties after just completing his third season with the team. Hunter had been the safeties coach in 2011 and the two years prior to that, he was the tight ends coach as well as an assistant special teams coordinator.This came out of nowhere for us, the fans, and Humer...
Via Leftover Hot Dog  |  17 days ago

Melvin Ingram scouting report

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...
Via DraftAce  |  15 days ago
MY NAME IS MY NAME!

Gator mom wants to change son's name

Now that Urban Meyer is the head man in Columbus, the mother of Spurrier Urban Wiley thinks her boy needs a new middle name. 

Via Kegs 'n Eggs  |  December 06, 2011

South Carolina WR Jeffery to enter NFL draft

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...
Via AP on Fox  |  January 05, 2012

The 10 Rules of National Signing Day

What you need to know Marcus Lattimore signing with South Carolina in 2010. National Signing Day is tomorrow, so for those who are sort of new to how this whole thing works I figured I’d lay out the ground rules for the most significant recruiting day of the year. 1. When fans of your rival ridicule your prospects they are really masking their jealousy for your incoming class...
Via No 2 Minute Warning  |  14 days ago

Covering Dixie Like Mildew: Brison Williams, recruiting, and more.

(Covering Dixie Like Mildew is the SWRT roundup of SEC news, with the occasional pesky Southern school from another conference.) Williams...
Via Shirts With Random Triangles  |  21 days ago

Spurrier fires safeties coach Hunter (AP)

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.
Via Rivals.com  |  17 days ago

Grady Brown added to staff

University of South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier has added former Southern Miss assistant Grady Brown to his coaching staff, it was announced today. Brown will serve as the Gamecocks’ secondary coach and assistant special teams coordinator in 2012.
Via southcarolina.scout.com  |  10 days ago

Gamecocks 2012 Signing Day: Offense Analysis

The South Carolina Gamecocks closed out with a solid recruiting class for 2012 that fulfilled many of their needs and added key depth in places for the immediate future. The Gamecocks class was rated the nation's 11th-best by CBSSports.com, behind only Alabama and Florida in the SEC. Scout.com rated the class No. 12 (behind Alabama, Florida and LSU in the league). ESPN put...
Via Leftover Hot Dog  |  10 days ago
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