0 comments by Billy Koehler on 8/31/2013
The Gamecocks scored on their first three drives, took a 17-0 lead and cruised to a 27-10 win. After such a quick start, some complained the offense didn’t continue to score at the same pace. There really isn’t too much to be concerned about coming out of this game. First, Carolina didn’t come out and […]
0 comments by Billy Koehler on 8/26/2013
Ugly wins are better than pretty losses. That seems to sum up the feeling I am left with after all of our openers under Steve Spurrier. Usually South Carolina opens the college football season on Thursday night, and usually they play an ugly game. However, under SOS, Carolina has also won all those games. In […]
0 comments by Billy Koehler on 8/21/2013
Yesterday we broke down the targeting rules that are in place this year, and if you read my take on the rules you have probably already inferred I'm not a fan of the rules. Today I'm going to tell you why. But before I tell you why I should point out one of the most […]
0 comments by Billy Koehler on 8/20/2013
In an effort to lessen its potential liability for lawsuits promote player safety, the NCAA has strengthened the so called Targeting Rule. Last season the rule was controversial in its application, and D.J. Swearinger was a victim of the selective enforcement for one of his hits. He served a one game suspension as a result […]
0 comments by Billy Koehler on 8/19/2013
While we count down the days until we return to Williams-Brice Stadium we have been making some suggestions for improvements to the game day experience. This is the third and final installment. Catch up on Part 1 and Part 2 if you've missed them. Today, we're talking about outside of the stadium. Our first suggestion […]
0 comments by Billy Koehler on 8/14/2013
Earlier we brought you some suggestions for changes to the fan experience at Williams-Brice. Those experiences revolved around when the fan is in his seat. If you missed it, you can catch up, here. Today, we suggest some other changes for the fans visiting the stadium. We need to fix the concessions stands. Some people […]
0 comments by Billy Koehler on 8/7/2013
Football season is coming. It won't be long until many of us are spending several Saturdays (and a Thursday) at Williams-Brice Stadium. The off season has been long, and one of the narratives has been the declining attendance at college football games. Whether the numbers represent an aberration or a trend can be debated, but […]
0 comments by Billy Koehler on 7/30/2013
This week's question for the Gamecocks Great Debate -> What are your expectations for Clowney in 2013? Bryant: The sporting world is now on a first name basis with South Carolina's outstanding defensive end Jadaveon Clowney. He grew from a recruiting legend to a stand out freshman to a full blown superstar by the end […]
0 comments by Billy Koehler on 7/11/2013
It’s about seven weeks until kickoff which means standard ticket sales are in full swing. Full season ticket packages have mostly been purchased and smaller game packs are now or will soon be on sale. After that, individual game tickets will go on sale, and then the great secondary market will open in earnest. Ticket […]
0 comments by Billy Koehler on 6/20/2013
We are less than 100 days away from the start of the season. Less than that if you start the season with SEC media days like some folks. The College Football Playoff now has a name and a tentative schedule. Things are starting to take shape. Previously I had written an article about WHO should […]
0 comments by Billy Koehler on 6/16/2013
The College World Series is still being held despite South Carolina's absence. The Gamecocks came up a game short and are watching from home. It's the worst finish for the Garnet and Black since 2009, but it was hardly a bad finish. Back to back national championships confirmed the Gamecocks position as one of elite […]
0 comments by Billy Koehler on 6/10/2013
Jordan Montgomery pitched a complete game shut out, and South Carolina staved off elimination in Game 2 of the super regionals Sunday afternoon. For the second consecutive day Carolina jumped on the Tarheel starter and chased him from the game. South Carolina put together good at bats over the weekend, and that has been key […]
0 comments by Billy Koehler on 6/6/2013
Rarely is the South Carolina baseball team an underdog, but a road trip to the #1 National Seed might just do it. For the Gamecocks to pull the upset, here are the keys. The starting pitching must be effective for a long time. The Gamecocks starting pitching is its strength. Belcher, Montgomery and Wynkoop need […]
0 comments by Billy Koehler on 5/31/2013
Now, we will be able to see what kind of season it is going to be. There have already been highs, led by the series win at LSU, and there has been some adversity, sweeps and Gardner-Webb, but the season will be most remembered by what happens now. 2013 could be the year Carolina lost […]
0 comments by Billy Koehler on 5/27/2013
The NCAA Selection Committee, in a display of profound indifference, striking laziness or complete incompetence, has decided to send Clemson to Columbia as the #2 seed. Like most fans (on both sides) I hate this, and I despise the committee for their opaque process that created this mess. First, some history. South Carolina faces Clemson […]
