Using Rivals.com (listed 1st) and Scout.com, let’s look at the USC class rankings since 2002 – 2002: 11th/18th2003: 8th/15th2004: 35th/28th2005: 23rd/20th2006: 24th/33rd2007: 6th/7th2008: 22nd/34th2009: 11th/12th

Concerning academics…I have heard a grumble that 2 recent signees for Carolina may have to go the junior college route first due to academics….any truth to that? Anyone know if Defensive lineman Duane Chisolm of Beaufort and Receiver Charles Holmes from Rock Hill are facing qualifying issues?

First it was reported by the website UGA Sports.com, that former Georgia defensive end Michael Lemon plans to walk on at USC this fall. But now that has changed according to this article in THE STATE . I am going to say that this is possibly the best situation for both parties due to all […]

Let me set this up for you….Gamecocks have a Top 15 class on signing day…wait HERE is a not so kind spin for gamecock faithful to think about….. So there you have it- 30% of Spurrier’s recruits are from Military Academies. Don’t kid yourselves- most players who go to Military Academies have academic issues, and […]

The Gamecocks had the 12th-ranked recruiting class nationally, according to both Rivals.com and Scout.com. Clemson’s class was ranked 37th by Rivals and 42nd by Scout. Rivals Top 25 classes Gamecocks reel in ‘solid’ recruiting class 2009 Gamecock Football Signing Day Central Receiver Jeffery cherry on top of USC’s recruiting class Also check out the SEC […]

Here is an article on Maxprep.com that has a list of its high school sophomore All American’s. There are a couple kids in USC back yard that might turn out to be gamecocks down the road. QB Justin Worley Northwestern (Rock Hill, S.C.), 6-3, 179 MaxPreps’ National Sophomore of the Year, Worley was flat out […]

Calhoun County WR Alshon Jeffery will be a Gamecock per 107.5 the game here in Columbia. 

Calhoun County WR Alshon Jeffery will announce a decision sometime between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM at his school this morning. This is the last big name on the board for Carolina and one that I hope we land……Giles has said that he expects Jeffery to be a gamecock and his roommate. Rumor is that […]

Some links for ya – Kiffin, Vols losing prospects as Signing Day nears Clayton Hears From USC Geathers Won’t Sign Wednesday – USC wanted him to be a OL not DL Washington, Montgomery Leaving The State South Carolina 2009 football recruiting capsules Clemson’s 2009 football recruiting capsules Spurrier, USC expect big day 2 get away; […]

So Leon Mackey did not commit to USC? Or did he as reported earlier? I guess we will see on signing day….either you want to be a gamecock or you don’t…. Full Story – Teammate: Mackey did not commit to USC

USC gets the QB in the recruiting class that everyone was worried about….QB Andrew Clifford (6-3 210) of Tampa committed Sunday to USC after receiving an offer from Steve Spurrier. Last season Clifford passed for 2263 yards and 20 touchdowns. Also the Gamecocks got DE Leon Mackey (6-6 260) of Hargrave Prep, VA to committ. […]

As of early Saturday (1/31/09), USC has 26 commitments and is ranked No. 11 overall by Rivals.com, No. 12 by ESPN.com and No. 15 by Scout.com. Rivals ranks the team No. 3 overall for defensive ends and athletes; No. 4 for linebackers; and No. 7 for running backs. The Gamecocks still have their sights set […]

Seems the Gamecocks have become the 4th team to offer Nick Montana, son of Joe, and the 2nd from the SEC. He is a 2010 Prospect and sure he will get many offers by the time it is all done. Seems ND is strong as that is Joe’s alum but hoping Spurrier can work him. […]

To land WR Alshon Jeffery? I hope so as the rumor is the other USC is not as “hot” on him as they once was and he is leaning to staying closer to home. Just a rumor though…. The Gamecocks are set to play host to 19 prospects as part of their official visits to […]

ESPN Recruiting Rankings2009 Team Rankings by RivalsScout.com Team Recruiting Rankings So as you can see from the above the gamecocks are floating around #12 or #14 which means a Top 15 class and means if it holds true it will be the second Top 15 class for Spurrier in the last 3 yrs. I like […]