Border War 2010 is taking place on Saturday between the University of Georgia Bulldogs and the University of South Carolina. Leftover Hot Dog decided to reach out to our pal over at Leatherhelmetblog.com and conduct a podcast with the enemy.

This is one podcast you want to listen to as we discuss AJ Green, keys for UGa and USC in winning this crucial SEC game, strong points of the team, weaknesses for both, key players that must step up for each team, Spurrier's retirement and of course - a prediction for the big game.

Take a listen, lasts about 30 mins but you don't want to miss it -

I thank ECdawg for joining me and talking about this match-up. I encourage you to visit his blog Leatherhelmetblog.com.  Also he will be joining us on the Bloguin network so do seek out his blog for news/insight on UGa sports news.

Make sure to check out our other 'Gamecocks Podcasts' by going to our Talkshoe site HERE where you can download all our podcasts.

Stay current with our podcasts...use the garnet box on the right side of this website or click on the "RSS feed icon" on the right with headphones to stay on top of things.

Join us in the future and let's talk Gamecocks Sports as we welcome you the fan to help us discuss USC sports. Each week we drop some insight and opinions.

Until the next time - Go Cocks and Fear the Chicken!

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Gamecocks Podcast: Southern Miss Review & Dawgs Preview on Episode 13

The USC Gamecocks depth chart was released yesterday and one move that stood out to us here at LOHD is the Maddox to fullback shift.  Yes, Shaq Wilson not listed again as a starter at LB for the second week hurts but he has a serious hamstring pull to overcome.

Moving senior Brian Maddox to fullback is something that we feel is long overdue. 

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Well, week one of the college football season has come and gone.   As much fun as it was, it is time to move on to week two.  This week's games could be one of the best weekends ever for non-conference match-ups.  I kind of wish USC was playing Furman this week, so I could have a better opportunity to watch on the tube.  But anyways, here are 10 questions for you to think about heading into week 2 of the CFB season:

1.) ESPN has deemed this weekend - Monster Weekend - what game are you most looking forward to?

2.) Now that Boise State has defeated VT, are they automatically in the National Championship game if they go undefeated?

3.) Who is now on the hotter seat after one week of football - Les Miles or Houston Nutt?

4.) Who is the bigger loss for their team this week if they do not play - Mark Ingram against Penn State or AJ Green against USC?

5.) After one week of football, who is your favorite to win the Heisman? (You see ours.)

6.) Should Reggie Bush have to return the Heisman?  If so why?

7.) If USC loses to Georgia this weekend, what chance does USC have at winning the SEC EAST?

8.) After one week of football, who do you think the best team in the SEC East is?

9.) Bigger win for a Gamecock - Jacksonville State over Ole Miss, or Carolina 41-13 over Southern Miss?

10.) How frustrated are you with the NCAA about how long it is taking them to make decisions, not only on USC players, but other players around the country.

Stayed tuned as we prepare for UGA.....

Below is our Draft Ballot for Week 2 of the BlogPoll Top 25.

Let me here your comments if you see a team in the wrong spot or left out. Again, I will change by final ballot if you state a strong case as you the reader of this Gamecocks Blog is given a say in the final product.

Here is our ballot:

Leftover Hot Dog Ballot - Week 2

Rank	Team	Delta
1	Alabama Crimson Tide	--
2	Boise St. Broncos	1
3	Ohio St. Buckeyes	-1
4	TCU Horned Frogs	4
5	Oregon Ducks	4
6	Texas Longhorns	1
7	Virginia Tech Hokies	-2
8	Nebraska Cornhuskers	2
9	Iowa Hawkeyes	2
10	Miami Hurricanes	2
11	Wisconsin Badgers	2
12	Oklahoma Sooners	-8
13	Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	4
14	Florida St. Seminoles	6
15	USC Trojans	-1
16	Pittsburgh Panthers	-1
17	Arkansas Razorbacks	-1
18	Florida Gators	-12
19	Penn St. Nittany Lions	-1
20	Auburn Tigers	1
21	South Carolina Gamecocks	2
22	Georgia Bulldogs	--
23	Utah Utes	--
24	Oregon St. Beavers	-2
25	Michigan Wolverines	--
Dropouts: LSU Tigers, North Carolina Tar Heels, Houston Cougars

SB Nation BlogPoll College Football Top 25 Rankings »

Notes:

• Gators lost a lot of votes with me with there performance...was it too strong?
• FSU jumped up there as they look really good in 2010.
• Sooners, like UF, just did not seem as strong as I thought going into week 1.
• LSU had flashes of great things but also stuipd things.
• UNC lost but had good effort.
• Houston is my #26.
• No Clemson and if you saw that game you know why.

Comments?  Help me get it right....

I hope that you caught our Bloguin Heisman Poll from last week. Again this poll is being conducted by a group of bloggers within Bloguin.

The results of the poll each week can be found athttp://www.randallsimonssausages.com . At the RSS blog on Wednesday afternoon you can see the final results for Week 2.

Reminder - Each blog gets 3 votes. 3 points for top choice, 2 for second and 1 for third.

Here is our leading Heisman Candidates, ranked in order going into Week 2 of CFB:

Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State
Did you see the VT game. Do I need to explain this? Helps that ESPN is hyping him too.

Terrelle Pryor, QB, Ohio State
He was our leader last week and did not hurt his case but lacked the stiff opponent. He had 247 yds passing with 3 TDs. Not shabby.

Patrick Patterson, CB, LSU
Lock down corner and a game breaker in the return game.  Peterson set an LSU record with a combined 257 combined yards on kickoff- and punt-return yards in his first action as the Tigers' main return guy. Those 257 yards are the second-highest total in SEC history.

Thoughts?

Who did I miss?  Ponder?

Check back each week as we will be doing this until the very end…..

On this Gamecocks Podcast, we review the Southern Miss win and preview the SEC clash with the Georgia Bulldogs.

Joining the call this week are the regulars from LOHD (Moose, the General and Flounder) and our discussions center around the following: the SC run game vs. USM, QB situation from here on out with USC, 3 stars on offense and defense from the USM win. Then we talk about the UGa game and who must step up for USC, who to watch for UGa and finally the Predictions.

This week's "Gamecocks Podcast" can be heard by clicking below-

Make sure to check out our other 'Gamecocks Podcasts' by going to our Talkshoe site HERE where you can download all our podcasts. Do check out last week's episode.

Stay current with our podcasts...use the garnet box on the right side of this website or click on the "RSS feed icon" on the right with headphones to stay on top of things.

Join us in the future and let's talk Gamecocks Sports as we welcome you the fan to help us discuss USC sports. Each week we drop some insight and opinions.

Until the next time - Go Cocks and Fear the Chicken!

The USC Gamecocks practiced today and the big news is Dion LeCorn has moved from offense to defense (again).

Little surprised by this as his career at USC has been as a wide out after trying the defense side ball once before for a short stint in 2008.  He is known as the better blocking WR and hopefully that will mean good things as he switches to the defensive side of the ball for the second time.  Will it last?  Hmmm, not sure but depth at Spur is a issue so his resources could be needed in the immediate future.

He is working at spur and boundary safety.  This move was on his own request, indicating to the coaching staff that he wants to help the team in any way he can.

I hope Dion finds success as he is a good kid who has had tough luck.  If you recall, he had a broken ankle in the 2009 Spring game that limited him last year then earlier this year had a scare with his kidney.  Seems he is back to full health but simply wants to play ball as this is his senior year and the depth chart at WR is deep. 

Glad to see him stepping up and being a team player that is willing to help in areas the team needs it.

The SEC Power Poll is in full effect for 2010 and below is the LOHD ballot after seeing Week One of SEC action.

The rankings are based on performances mainly from week one but there is some slight leanings involved on how they will end 2010.  They're ranked from best to worst:

1. Alabama Crimson Tide

The Tide rolled against a lesser opponent but made it look easy minus the Heisman winner.

2. South Carolina Gamecocks

What QB controversy?  Garcia and the offense rolled while the defense held a perceived stellar USM offense in check.

3. Georgia Bulldogs

A redshirt QB lead this effort?  Richt’s boys helped cool his seat and the 3-4 defense looked nasty.

4. Arkansas Razorbacks

Mallet and boys are doing what most expect.  I can hear Ryan singing “Taking Care of Business….”

5. Mississippi State

I think this is the highest I ever ranked MSU.  Is Dan Mullen building a future contender in the SEC West?

6. LSU Tigers

Les Miles tried to lose at the end and until that point they looked solid from top to bottom.

7. Florida Gators

It was not pretty.  In fact it was an ugly win but the Ghost of Tebow and some defense aided them to victory.

8. Auburn Tigers

Hello Cam Newton, Auburn is so glad you are here.  Defense - where were you?

9. Tennessee Volunteers

Cool down Vol nation it was like beating up a Cub Scout troop.

10. Kentucky Wildcats

It was the Cardinals and in theory the Wildcats should have done more damage but then again it is UK football.

11. Vanderbilt Commodores

Thank Ole Miss for this ranking.

12. Mississippi Rebels

Need I explain this?  If so call Jacksonville State.

After the dust settled and yet again the Ole Miss Rebels had fallen to the Gamecocks, this time the one's from Jacksonville State, Spurrier had a nice comment to offer.

Spurrier, who had a free Saturday to watch football since his team played on Thursday last week, was asked if any teams across the country particularly impressed him. “You mean other than Jacksonville State?” he replied.

Hate to be Coach Nutt today.  This is one a stiff drink can not cure.

For the third year in a row, the Ole Miss Rebels fell victim to the Gamecocks.

I would like to see Gamecocks v Gamecocks in the future, wouldn't you?

Marcus Lattimore did not look like a freshman playing his first collegiate game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.  His efforts aided his team to a 41-13 victory to start 2010 off on the right foot.

For Lattimore, he proved why there was so much hype surrounding him coming out of high school.  He certainly did not disappoint in his debut. 

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