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South Carolina vs. Clemson: Tale of the Tape

Here are the football stats and national rankings related to those stats for South Carolina and Clemson.  Interesting to see how these two teams stack up, check it out: SOUTH CAROLINA Category NationalRank Actual Rushing Offense 29 196.91 Passing Offense 99 174.45 Total Offense 80 371.36 Scoring Offense 47 29.73 Rushing Defense 53 141.91 Pass Efficiency […]

South Carolina Gamecocks Football Field Report: Citadel Edition

South Carolina beat The Citadel 41-20 at home. Breaking it down…1st Quarter…The Gamecocks won the toss and elected to take the opening kick.  Connor Shaw came out passing, and Brandon Wilds came out running, and South Carolina ended their streak of not scoring first by punching it in from one yard out on the 10th […]

USC Football: Sunday Impressions Post Citadel Win

The South Carolina Gameoccks got a nice win against The Citadel by the score of 41-20.  It was one of those type wins that gives a team confidence as both units perform really well.  Still must improve on special teams but let’s look at this win a little deeper…. First Reaction Stop scheduling teams with any […]

South Carolina Defeats The Citadel: Quick Postgame Impressions

The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated The Citadel by the score of 41-20.  Once again, not the sexy win that we all want to see against a SoCon foe but it is a win. Here are some quick thoughts: —USC quarterback Connor Shaw finished the game completing 16-of-18 passes for 217 yards, two touchdowns, and an […]

USC vs. The Citadel Preview

The Citadel, The Military College of South CarolinaLocation: Charleston, SC Students: 3,300 (2,100 undergrad) 2011 Record: 4-6 Overall, 2-4 SoCon Record vs. USC: USC leads the series 36-7-3  Head Coach: Kevin Higgins (7h season as head coach, 27-40 record) Famous Alumni: “Curley” Watson (1931) is the oldest living graduate and oldest practicing doctor in US at age […]

South Carolina Football: 5 Citadel Bulldogs to Know

The South Carolina Gamecocks will play their annual instate FCS opponent when The Citadel Bulldogs come to Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 12. Game time is set for high noon. The Gamecocks (8-2, 6-2 SEC) are ranked 14th in both national polls and come in 12th in this week’s BCS Standings. They will be facing […]

South Carolina Gamecocks Football Field Report: Florida Edition

South Carolina concluded its home SEC schedule by beating Florida 17-12. Breaking it down…1st Quarter…Florida received the opening kickoff just like last year.  Unlike last year, they did not return it for a touchdown.  On the second offensive play Stephon Gilmore blitzed and stripped the ball from Gator quarterback John Brantley.  Devin Taylor recovered the […]

Sunday Impressions from a Gator Win

The game last night game showed the definition of leadership and the man behind the word was Connor Shaw.  In a very “old school” SEC game, South Carolina (8-2 overall, 6-2 conference) managed to eclipse the Florida Gators 17-12. Coach Steve Spurrier kept the offensive on a tight leash, with short slant passes and a grinding […]

South Carolina vs. Florida: What it Takes to Win

The No. 13 South Carolina Gamecocks will host the Florida Gators on Saturday in an effort to keep pace in the SEC East Division. South Carolina has been strong at 7-2 despite being bitten by the injury-bug and losing their starting quarterback earlier in the year. The Gamecocks were beat pretty handily by the No. […]

A Closer Look at South Carolina vs. Florida

South Carolina will clash against Floriday on Saturday. Let’s look at some key stats and players between these two squads: Florida The Gator defense ranks 20th nationally in points allowed (20 PPG), giving up 344 yards per game (200 passing, 144 rushing). The unit has recorded 14 sacks and forced seven turnovers, with one returned […]

Alshon Jeffery Could Break Receiving Records Vs. Florida

South Carolina’s Alshon Jeffery could rewrite the University of South Carolina Gamecocks football records books this week against the Florida Gators. Here is where he stands entering the game on some key receiving records: RECEPTIONSNo. PLAYER YEARS REC 1. Kenny McKinley 2005-08 2072. Alshon Jeffery 2009-11 1703. Sterling Sharpe 1983, 1985-87 169 RECEIVING YARDSNo. PLAYER YEARS YDS 1. […]

South Carolina Football: Five Key Players Versus Florida

The South Carolina Gamecocks (7-2, 5-2 SEC) will have their SEC finale against the Florida Gators (5-4, 3-4 SEC) set for noon on Saturday, Nov. 12. The game will be televised nationally on CBS. Carolina enters the contest ranked 15th in both the Associated Press and USA TODAY Coaches poll, and are 13th in the […]

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