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Gamecocks Football: 41 Days Until Kickoff

Today there are 41 days until kickoff. 41 was the number of rushes against Georgia last season.  The Bulldogs are supposed to have a stout defense this season.  They had better if they’re going to win in Columbia.  Last season they gave up 253 yards and 6.2 yards per rush.  (Of course Melvin Ingram’s fake […]

Marcus Lattimore, Nominee for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

University of South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore, is a nominee for the 2012 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team® — the most prestigious off-the-field honor in college football. Quite the honor for Lattimore as most college football players are remembered for their accomplishments on the field and are rarely recognized for their achievements outside of football.  Through […]

Gamecocks Football: 42 Days Until Kickoff

Today there are 42 days until kickoff. 42nd was South Carolina’s rank in scoring offense last season.  The Gamecocks offense average 30.1 points per game.  That number may be a little surprising since many people remember an offense that tried to grind games out and an early season that featured Steven Garcia’s struggles.  To be […]

Gamecocks Football: 43 Days Until Kickoff

Today there are 43 days until kickoff. 43 is the South Carolina record for most consecutive games with a reception.  Not many Gamecocks have played 43 consecutive games much less contributed in a statistically significant way in all of them.  The record belongs to the late Kenny McKinley.  McKinley was overshadowed much of his career […]

Gamecocks Football: 44 Days Until Kickoff

Today there are 44 days until kickoff. 44 is the number lettermen returning.  The Gamecocks awarded 63 letters last year, so there is a healthy number returning.  The Gamecocks return 6 starters on offense which is about average, and 5 on defense which seems a bit low.  All of the projected defensive starters have extensive […]

Georgia Always Plays an Easier Schedule

Two weeks ago Coach Spurrier was quoted on the Finebaum Show saying the reason Georgia is being picked to win the East is the Bulldogs have an easier schedule.  “…they got the easiest schedule, so that’s why they got picked.  They play Ole Miss.  We play LSU.” This coming season most people seem to agree […]

2012 SEC Team Capsules: Texas A&M

Today we continue our conference wide preview and take a look at Texas A&M, the new comer in the SEC West.  The 2011 season will be briefly reviewed and a team by team break down of the schedule will be included along with a couple of keys to the season. Stats and returning starters will […]

Gamecocks Football: 45 Days Until Kickoff

Today there are 45 days until kickoff of our beloved Gamecocks. 45 was the total number of points scored by South Carolina against Georgia last season.  It was the most points scored on Georgia last season, and the second time in as many trips to Sanford Stadium that the Gamecocks have put 40+ points on […]

Gamecocks Top 20 for ’12: No. 18

NOTE: This South Carolina Gamecocks blog is counting down the Top 20 projected players on South Carolina’s 2012 team. Players are measured on overall importance and expected productivity during the upcoming season.The basics: Anyone that knows Gamecocks football, will tell you the play of the secondary in 2012 is crucial for success. Especially when talking about the depth […]

Gamecocks Football: 46 Days Until Kickoff

Today there are 46 days until kickoff. 46 – 12 is South Carolina’s record under Steve Spurrier when the Gamecocks rush for 100 or more yards as a team.  They are only 9-23 when they are held under 100 yards.  When they hold their opponent under 100 yards, USC is 26-3 under Coach Spurrier. With […]

Gamecocks Football: 47 Days Until Kickoff

South Carolina football kicks off in 47 days. 47 is the South Carolina record for most starts in a career.  That record is held by Cliff Matthews.  Matthews came to Columbia from Cheraw and is now in Atlanta with the Falcons.  He was a dominant defensive end who was known as much for his work ethic and […]

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