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College Sports Social Pulse ranks teams, players, coaches by social media buzz

By Darby Bianco | Oct. 22

The University of South Carolina’s College Sports Social Pulse (CSSP) transforms the chaos of college football’s online buzz into measurable data, ranking teams, players and coaches based on social media engagement rather than on-field performance. Combining research, education and industry partnership, the program equips students with real-world analytics experience while positioning USC as a national leader in sports media innovation.

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Junior defensive back Jalon Kilgore, junior cornerback Brandon Cisse and senior defensive back DQ Smith run drills during Pro Timing Day at the Jerri and Steve Spurrier Indoor Practice Facility on March 17, 2026. The event featured 16 former Gamecocks who completed the broad jump, 40-yard dash, short shuttle, three-cone drills and individual position drills to finish out the day in front of 57 front-office executives, coaches and scouts representing 31 NFL organizations and two CFL teams.

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By Darby Bianco | April 24

Junior defensive back Jalon Kilgore, junior cornerback Brandon Cisse and senior defensive back DQ Smith run drills during Pro Timing Day at the Jerri and Steve Spurrier Indoor Practice Facility on March 17, 2026. The event featured 16 former Gamecocks who completed the broad jump, 40-yard dash, short shuttle, three-cone drills and individual position drills to finish out the day in front of 57 front-office executives, coaches and scouts representing 31 NFL organizations and two CFL teams.

Flat and fences junior Grace Rabb jumps Nino in the second half of the fences division against Texas A&M at One Wood Farm on Oct. 17, 2025. Rabb scored a 93 with her round, earning the Gamecocks a point.

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By Darby Bianco | April 21

Flat and fences junior Grace Rabb jumps Nino in the second half of the fences division against Texas A&M at One Wood Farm on Oct. 17, 2025. Rabb scored a 93 with her round, earning the Gamecocks a point.

Sophomore gymnast Jaclyn Geyer balances on the uneven bars during practice at Soda City Gymnastics on March 31, 2026. The South Carolina Club Gymnastics team is competing at the National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs National Championships from April 8-11 in Birmingham, Alabama.

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By Darby Bianco | April 8

Sophomore gymnast Jaclyn Geyer balances on the uneven bars during practice at Soda City Gymnastics on March 31, 2026. The South Carolina Club Gymnastics team is competing at the National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs National Championships from April 8-11 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Junior infielder Karley Shelton hits the ball during the second game of the Gamecocks' doubleheader against Boston University and Kennesaw State at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 14, 2026. Shelton singled the ball, allowing freshman outfielder Dakota Potter to score the first run for South Carolina at the bottom of the first inning.

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By Darby Bianco | Feb. 15

Junior infielder Karley Shelton hits the ball during the second game of the Gamecocks' doubleheader against Boston University and Kennesaw State at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 14, 2026. Shelton singled the ball, allowing freshman outfielder Dakota Potter to score the first run for South Carolina at the bottom of the first inning.

South Carolina leads the crowd in a "Gamecocks" chant after its victory over Kennesaw State at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 14, 2026. The victory was part of a strong weekend performance, with South Carolina outscoring its opponents by a combined 18-2 in the doubleheader.

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By Darby Bianco | Feb. 15

South Carolina leads the crowd in a "Gamecocks" chant after its victory over Kennesaw State at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 14, 2026. The victory was part of a strong weekend performance, with South Carolina outscoring its opponents by a combined 18-2 in the doubleheader.

Junior pitcher Nealy Lamb catches a toss in the game against Kennesaw State at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 14, 2026. Lamb worked 1.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts in South Carolina's 12-0 victory against Kennesaw State.

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By Darby Bianco | Feb. 15

Junior pitcher Nealy Lamb catches a toss in the game against Kennesaw State at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 14, 2026. Lamb worked 1.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts in South Carolina's 12-0 victory against Kennesaw State.

Sophomore pitcher Julie Kelley throws a pitch against Kennesaw State at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 14, 2026. Kelley pitched three innings, giving up two hits and zero runs.

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By Darby Bianco | Feb. 15

Sophomore pitcher Julie Kelley throws a pitch against Kennesaw State at the Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 14, 2026. Kelley pitched three innings, giving up two hits and zero runs.

A sign found at the entrance of the Congaree National Park in Hopkins, South Carolina, on Jan. 22, 2026. The marked paths are part of several hiking spots in the region that offer accessible routes for residents looking to explore the outdoors.

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By Darby Bianco | Jan. 22

A sign found at the entrance of the Congaree National Park in Hopkins, South Carolina, on Jan. 22, 2026. The marked paths are part of several hiking spots in the region that offer accessible routes for residents looking to explore the outdoors.

FILE — Redshirt senior guard Meechie Johnson fights for the ball during the game against North Carolina A&T on Nov. 4, 2025. Johnson contributed 14 points to the Gamecocks 91-72 win over the Aggies.

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By Darby Bianco | Nov. 5

FILE — Redshirt senior guard Meechie Johnson fights for the ball during the game against North Carolina A&T on Nov. 4, 2025. Johnson contributed 14 points to the Gamecocks 91-72 win over the Aggies.

Senior guard Mike Sharavjamts lays the ball up to the basket during South Carolina's season opener against North Carolina A&T at Colonial Life Arena on Nov. 4, 2025. The Gamecocks won 91-72 and improve to 1-0 on the season.

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By Darby Bianco | Nov. 4

Senior guard Mike Sharavjamts lays the ball up to the basket during South Carolina's season opener against North Carolina A&T at Colonial Life Arena on Nov. 4, 2025. The Gamecocks won 91-72 and improve to 1-0 on the season.

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