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Gamecocks Football: Finished Season in Top 10

The University of South Carolina football squad finished the regular season in the Top 10.  The Gamecocks moved from 14th to 10th in the A.P. poll and from 13th to ninth in the USA Today/Coaches’ poll. For the Gamecocks, this is the first time they have finished the regular season ranked among the nation’s top 10 teams since […]

Bowl Rumor: South Carolina vs. Nebraska in Capital One

In the latest college football bowl projections, the South Carolina Gamecocks are headed to the Capital One bowl to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Stewart Mandel of SI, has his latest projections HERE.  There you see for yourself that the Capital One is the projected destination for USC, this had been the growing rumor throughout last week […]

A Gamecock Guide to this Weekend’s Games

First off, let’s take a moment to celebrate what’s already been accomplished and ponder what’s possible. Here’s (some of) the history that’s been made by this year’s team: most wins by a senior class (33), most SEC wins (6), undefeated against SEC East (5-0). Here’s what’s possible: most wins in a season (11, which we […]

Tuesday Thoughts on South Carolina Football

Gamecock nation is still enjoying the win over Clemson for the third time.  By now you have seen the highlights, read the field report, saw the funny picture of “kiss the ring” and now are concerned with where the Gamecocks will be bowling. Here are some more thoughts on the Gamecoks win over those pesky CU […]

Where are the Gamecocks going bowling?

The Gamecocks have finished their regular season with 10 wins and are awaiting their bowl destination.  As I see it, there are three possibilities: the Capital One Bowl, the Outback Bowl and the Cotton Bowl. The BCS will almost certainly take two teams from the SEC.  The Capital One Bowl picks next.  Then the Outback […]

South Carolina Gamecocks Football Field Report: Clemson Edition

South Carolina beat Clemson for the third straight year 34-13. Breaking it Down…1st Quarter…South Carolina won the toss and elected to receive.  The offense moved the ball well and penetrated as deep as Clemson’s 22 yard line, but after a sack on third down they had to settle for a 47 yard field goal and […]

South Carolina Football: Salute to the Seniors

The South Carolina football team has much to be proud of from a 2010 SEC East crown to beating Clemson back-to-back. The following 16 Gamecocks will be playing in their final game at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday: Antonio Allen, Eric Baker, Jason Barnes, Terrence Campbell, Josh Hinch, Melvin Ingram, Marty Markett, Byron McKnight, Kenny Miles, […]

South Carolina Football: 3 Keys for USC’s Defense

The big match-up in the South Carolina versus Clemson game is the Clemson offense squaring off against the South Carolina defense.  Clemson ranks in the top 25 in the nation in passing offense (12th), total offense (18th) and scoring offense (21st)). But, South Carolina is in the top 15 in the nation in all of […]

Deep Fried Tiger, USC vs. Clemson Preview

The Battle of the Palmetto State Culture vs. Agriculture Bowl Clemson University Location: Pickens County, South Carolina Students: 15,459 Undergrad, 3,994 Post-Grad 2011 Record: 9-2 overall (6-2 ACC) Overall record vs. USC: Clemson leads, 65-39-4 Head Coach: Dabo Swinney (28-17 Overall record in 4 years as HC) Famous Alumni: Richard Davis (Flip this house), Bill Brooks (founder […]

South Carolina v Clemson: What It Takes To Win the Rivalry

South Carolina versus Clemson.  “The Battle of the Palmetto State” is the longest uninterrupted series in the south, and the second longest uninterrupted series overall, having been played every year since 1909. Clemson holds a 65-39-4 lead in the series, which dates back to 1896. The Gamecocks have won the last two games.  This rivalry […]

South Carolina v Clemson: Turkey Day Thoughts

Well folks, it has been a very interesting Gamecock 2011.   After all the drama and hijinks of this season, we are now 9-2,  and hosting our good neighbors Clemson at Williams-Brice this Saturday evening. Lets get ready to rumble…. Who and what we are facing   Clemson is very good this year – Tajh Boyd is […]

3 Key Gamecocks Vs. Clemson

South Carolina and Clemson prepare for battle on Saturday.  The 18th-ranked Clemson Tigers head to Columbia, S.C. for a gridiron clash with the No. 14 South Carolina Gamecocks, who are seeking a third straight victory in the series. This game will kickoff at 7:45PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by ESPN. The South […]

Phil Steele Picks South Carolina Over Clemson

College Football pundit Phil Steele has picked South Carolina to beat Clemson.  Here is what he writes: Happy Thanksgiving! #14 SOUTH CAROLINA vs #18 CLEMSON Rushing Passing Points TO’s ST CLEMSON 137 198 23 3.2 • SOUTH CAROLINA 199 193 36 2.5 – SC has now won B2B games (1st time S/’69 &’70). LY SC […]

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