Column: Anything can happen between Bulldogs, Gamecocks
(10/03/16 11:51pm)
When SEC football schedules were released last fall, everyone in Columbia and Athens, Georgia, circled one date on the calendar: Oct. 8.
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When SEC football schedules were released last fall, everyone in Columbia and Athens, Georgia, circled one date on the calendar: Oct. 8.
After leaving Lexington, Kentucky, many fans had thrown in the towel on the 2016 version of South Carolina football. It was evident that reaching a bowl game was unlikely.
The quarterback controversy for South Carolina still is not quelled and the special team’s issues remain unresolved, but with the many questions that continue to persist surrounding the play of Coach Will Muschamp’s team, the versatility and importance of sophomore tight end Hayden Hurst only continue to become clearer and more apparent with each game.
Senior quarterback Perry Orth returned to game action in the fourth quarter of South Carolina's 24-13 loss to Texas A&M to rejuvenate the Gamecocks' passing game.
South Carolina starting quarterback Brandon McIlwain completed just 34 yards against one of the most well-rounded teams in the country in No. 9 Texas A&M. Normally that would be a recipe for disaster, but South Carolina overcame limitations in their passing game in a respectable 24-13 loss to the Aggies.
The decision to move South Carolina's home game against LSU to Baton Rouge, Louisiana following the historic flood that hit Columbia was not taken lightly.
Week 4 record: 6-3
Ahead of South Carolina's Saturday game with Texas A&M at Williams-Brice Stadium, sports editor Adam Orfinger got in touch with Heath Clary, the assistant sports editor of Texas A&M's The Battalion, to preview the Gamecocks matchup with the undefeated Aggies.
Get ready for basketball season, Gamecock fans, because after a 17-10 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats, Will Muschamp and this South Carolina football team likely won’t be headed to a postseason bowl game.
South Carolina's schedule was set up fairly well for Will Muschamp's team to start the season on a strong note before really getting into the gauntlet of October and November. Unfortunately for the Gamecock faithful, South Carolina squandered opportunities for key SEC victories against Mississippi State, making the likelihood of a bowl bid incredibly low.
In the team's first four games, South Carolina has split their season against four respectable, but significantly flawed opponents. Hosting 4-0 Texas A&M on Saturday, the Gamecocks will face their first test against a truly complete team, with the Aggies boasting a multidimensional, high-powered offense paired with a physical and disciplined defense.
LSU's marriage with Les Miles has been unhappy for a while now. After a tumultuous last 12 months, the saga ended Sunday with Miles' firing after four games of his 12th season at the helm in Baton Rouge.
South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp may have been brought in to rejuvenate the Gamecock defense, but many fans had high hopes for the offense as well, particularly with the introduction of freshmen Brandon McIlwain and Bryan Edwards. Thus far, the defense has impressed, but the offense has regressed from last season, averaging just 14.2 points per game, down from 21.9 in 2015.
South Carolina moved to 2-2 on the season after not being able to hang on to the lead, losing 17-10 to Kentucky.
Before South Carolina takes the field on Saturday night, fans may notice a continuing trend that shouldn’t be slowing down anytime soon. Whether you’re reading the morning paper or surfing the internet at night, take a minute to look up the Gamecocks' point spread.
Week 3 Record: (10-0)
For the last 11 years, there have been three certainties in life: death, taxes and Florida beating Tennessee. For the sake of Tennessee head coach Butch Jones' public approval, that has to end this Saturday.
The goal for head coach Will Muschamp’s team is to become bowl eligible this season, and ending September 3-1 with a win over Kentucky would drastically increase South Carolina’s chances to go bowling.
The South Carolina football team will hit the road for an SEC matchup for the third time this month as Will Muschamp will lead his team into battle in Lexington, Kentucky, Saturday night against the Kentucky Wildcats.
Redshirt junior David Williams' journey at South Carolina has been anything but smooth. Since being targeted as a highly touted four-star running back out of the Philadelphia prep ranks, his career has been plagued by a cycle of highs and lows.