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Here's an interesting read from The State's Joe Person about how the HBC doesn't like to let his players knock each other silly during preseason practice. I can see both sides of the issue here. On the one hand, preseason injuries to key players can seriously hurt a season. Just look at Georgia, whose fans are worrying whether or not their offensive line will be as effective after losing starting left tackle Trinton Sturdivant to a knee injury suffered during a scrimmage. On the other hand, our offensive play during the early part of the season has been uninspired during each year of the Spurrier era, and one can reasonably wonder whether or not that's because we've had a hard time adjusting to having to play against defenses that are, well, actually playing as hard as they're supposed to.

Here's something else worth looking at, this time from Seth Emerson. Darrin Horn seems to be taking the bull by the horns when it comes to recruting a team in his own image, so hopefully we can all hope for some improvement in the hoops program. Unfortunately, the article suggests that we can probably expect Devan Downey to take off for the NBA if he has another big year.

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Under normal circumstances, I would argue that there should be 1 full contact preseason scrimage to get the team ready. After all, what are the chances of a major contributor getting hurt in one scrimmage. However, as I glance over the preseason injury list from the SEC and see how many injuries there are, South Carolina is the only legitamate contender (yes, I think they are) that is relatively injury free to start the season. This, itself, is a big tactical advantage that should be protected. These kids can just as easlity cut their teeth against NC State and Vandy. After all, most of the kids that are going to see playing time already saw playing time last year.

by Charlestowne on Aug 22, 2008 9:38 AM EDT reply actions  

Another thing to think about

is that, for the time being at least, South Carolina has less depth than the other contenders. (That’s changing, but we’re still a recruiting class or two away from matching up across the depth chart.) So it’s smart to avoid injuries for now.

by cocknfire on Aug 22, 2008 11:21 AM EDT reply actions  

goods points...

We all remember what injuries did to us last year. I’m sure the staff would prefer to keep it from happening again.

Go Cocks!

by Gamecock Man on Aug 22, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply actions  

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