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300 Million Dollars Worth of Gamecock Football

An Indiana University Business Professor, named ironically Ryan Brewer, has completed a two year study wherein he looked at Division 1 public football programs as if they were Wall Street Corporations.  He looked at their finances and values and determined their price if they were companies for sale. South Carolina’s football program was valued at […]

South Carolina Football: A Look at Depth at Running Back

The South Carolina Gamecocks beat Mississippi State last week but in the process they lost their “workhorse” in Marcus Lattimore. Lattimore was injured while blocking for Bruce Ellington in the fourth quarter.  A Mississippi State defender, diving for Ellington, rolled into Lattimore as he had his left leg planted firmly in the ground.  As soon […]

South Carolina Football: Gamecock Bye Week Reflections

The South Carolina Gamecocks get a bye week and it could not have come at a better time.  The Gamecocks are trying to get over the loss of running back Marcus Lattimore and determine depth at that position going forward.  On top of this, the Gamecocks have lost Kyle Nunn on the offensive line, fullback […]

Mumme Poll Ballot: Week 8

This year I will be voting in the Mumme Poll again.  For those of you who are unfamiliar the Mumme Poll is an ongoing attempt to to find a viable method to rank college football teams absent the bias and conflicts of interest inherent in the current ranking systems.  The poll was created by the […]

Gamecock Football Record Book – Updated October 18

Several current Gamecocks are going to have their names in the record books when their time is done in Columbia.  Here is and updated view of where several stand among the all time greats after this week. Career Rushing Yards 11. Warren Muir 2,234 12. Mike Davis 2,231 13. Derek Watson 2,078 14. Marcus Lattimore […]

South Carolina Football: Bye Week Bowl Projections

The South Carolina Gamecocks have entered a bye week, a much needed one at that and it seems there is some light being shed on where the Gamecocks could be playing football post-Christmas.  Let’s take a peek: ESPN’s Brad Edwards and Mark Schlabach both have predicted USC to go to the Outback bowl.  One has […]

Road Trip Review: Starkville

Prior to this season, I have seen the Gamecocks play in every stadium in the SEC East.  My friends and I referred to it as a Masters in SEC football.  Now I am working on my Doctorate in SEC football by visiting every SEC football stadium.  It is a multi-year project, and I had only […]

South Carolina Gamecocks Football Field Report: Mississippi State

South Carolina beat Mississippi State 14-12 on Saturday in Starkville. Breaking it Down…1st Quarter…South Carolina received the opening kickoff, picked up a first down and punted.  The defenses then took over for a while.  South Carolina forced a three and out; Mississippi State’s defense then did the same thing.  On their second possession the Bulldogs […]

Gamecocks Football: Marcus Lattimore Out For The Year

The South Carolina Gamecocks football team has lost running back Marcus Lattimore for the year due to a torn ligament that will require surgery in a few weeks. Coach Steve Spurrier said it best during the teleconference when he stated, “our worst fears have been realized.”So true coach as this is a huge blow to […]

South Carolina vs. Mississippi State: Quick Postgame Impressions

The South Carolina Gamecocks traveled down to Starkville, Miss. to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs.  The game resulted in a Gamecocks win by the score of 14-12. Most knew this game would be hard-fought but not like this.  USC struggled to produce and credit to MSU for not backing down.  Bad news of the day […]

South Carolina Football Midseason Report Card: The Good, Bad and Ugly

The South Carolina Gamecocks have reached the halfway point of the season and have a record of 5-1 and 3-1 in SEC play.  In our recent podcast, we stated that the Gamecocks at this point should be undefeated but they are not due to a loss to Auburn at home. With that being said, there […]

Gamecocks Football: 5 Keys to USC Win Vs. MSU

Mississippi State and South Carolina are set to kick off on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium at 12:21 a.m. EST. The game will be televised on the SEC Network and will feature two teams in need of the win. USC is 5-1, 3-1 in the SEC; Mississippi State is 3-3, 0-3 in the SEC.  MSU […]

Phil Steele Picks MSU over USC, You Lie

College Football pundit Phil Steele has predicted the MSU Bulldogs to beat the USC Gamecocks.  In the words of US Congressman Joe Wilson – “You Lie!” No way this happens…here is what he wrote –_________ #15 SOUTH CAROLINA AT MISSISSIPPI STATE                           Rushing Passing Points TO’s ST SOUTH CAROLINA 145       188       21      2.9 – MISSISSIPPI […]

Gamecocks Football: Mississippi State Preview

Mississippi State University Location: Starkville, Mississippi Students: 20,242 Macot: Bulldogs (Bully the bulldog)Head Coach: Dan Mullen (3rd season as head coach, 17-14 record as head coach) Record vs. USC: USC leads the series 7-6 2011 Record: 3-3 overall (0-3 SEC) Stadium: Davis Wade Stadium (Capacity 55,082) Famous Alumni:  Ronnie Parker, Founder of Pizza Inn, Will Clark (Former […]

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