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South Carolina Picks up Two 2015 Commitments
The 2014 class has been fairly quiet over the last couple of weeks, but the Gamecocks are off to an early start on the 2015 class. Last week, Carolina garnered a commitment from Stone Mountain,...
Countdown to Kickoff: #99 Kelcy Quarles
We celebrate being 99 days removed from the kickoff of the 2013 season by taking a look at the Gamecocks very own number 99.
Memorable Plays from 2012: Swearinger Pick-Six
This post begins my annual series recounting some of the most memorable plays of the past football season. Today, we're looking at D.J. Swearinger's pick-six against Arkansas QB Tyler Wilson....
Oddsmakers Release Divisional Odds
Olympic Sportsbook has released divisional odds for the SEC, the ACC, and the Big 10. Of interest to Gamecocks fans will be that Carolina is a co-favorite with Georgia to win the SEC East. Here are...
PODCAST: Jason Kirk on Clowney, the SEC, & Twitter
We talked to Jason Kirk about The Legend of Jadeveon Clowney, whether the SEC really is overrated, and what it would be like if Steve Spurrier was on Twitter.
Drew Barker Picks Kentucky
After playing it tight-lipped over the last few weeks and going into his announcement with everyone wondering which school he would pick, Drew Barker elected to stay home and play for the Kentucky...
Drew Barker Announcement Open Thread
At 3:30 PM, 4 star QB Drew Barker will be committing to either Kentucky or South Carolina. I do not have the emotional tools required to handle this situation. I'm guessing a lot of you are the same way. Let's keep each other company.
Chesnobyl Renders Williams-Brice Uninhabitable
Razing a perfectly good football stadium isn't anybody's first choice, but it's the only sure-fire way to prevent exposure to trace amounts of Kenny Chesney.
UNC and USC to Face Off at BOA Stadium in 2015
North Carolina and South Carolina will square off in 2015 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Like this year's UNC game at Williams-Brice and the 2011 game against East Carlina at BOA in...
Commentary on Draft Picks
Over the past week or so, I've helped out a few brother NFL blogs by providing commentary on Gamecocks that the teams the blogs cover drafted. Here are the links, if you're curious to read what I...
PODCAST: Wes Mitchell on Ritchie, Barker, & Spain
What does Kalan Ritchie's commitment mean for the 2014 class? Where will Drew Barker and Nick Chubb land? How do you de-Chesney a football stadium? The answers to all of those questions and more in this week's episode of Half Cocked.
Bob Stoops Questions SEC Dominance
Bob Stoops made headlines today by saying something we've probably all heard an ACC fan say, that the SEC is a top-heavy conference that is no different than any other conference top to bottom....
Drew Barker to Announce Friday
The big news in Carolina recruiting this week is that Hebron, KY prospect Drew Barker will be announcing his college choice this Friday, May 10th. Barker is a high four-star QB with a composite 247...
Player Development and the NFL Draft
Recently, I discussed the benefits that recruiting players who don't need to be de-recruited has played for our player development. If you want to see a testament to how well our coaches are doing...
PODCAST: Gamecocks in the 2013 NFL Draft
We don't know anything about the NFL, so we talked to somebody who does to find out how the newly drafted Gamecocks fit in with their new employers.
Gamecocks land commitment from 4 star tight end
South Carolina has had considerable success placing tight ends in the NFL over the past decade. With top tight end recruits continuing to be drawn toward Columbia, that trend should continue.
Dylan Thompson is just 'here to honor Christ bro'
There I was, happily having no reason to write anything about an openly gay thirty-four-year-old NBA player on a Gamecock sports blog, and then...
USC deepest, most talented at QB in Spurrier era
For the first time in a long time, the Gamecocks have a lot of talent at the quarterback position, and fans are being tantalized with vague promises of two quarterback packages.
PODCAST: the NFL Draft, Rectify, and Clowneymania
Brandi Mills of The Big Spur is our guest host on this week's podcast, as we talk about the Gamecocks in the NFL Draft and chat with "Rectify" staff writer Michael Fuller about Gamecock football and being a fancypants Hollywood dude.
Gamecocks in the NFL Draft
Seven former Gamecocks were selected over the past three days in the NFL Draft. A few quick thoughts on where they ended up: --D.J. Swearinger was selected by the Texans in the second round....
Does Spurrier Need a Big Year in 2013?
Dr. Saturday's Frank Schwab argued today that Steve Spurrier is a coach who could use a big season in 2013. Basically, Schwab claims that while Spurrier deserves credit for the firsts he's achieved...
Bryson Allen-Williams Commits: Quick Thoughts
As you've heard by now, Ellenwood, Ga./Cedar Grove OLB Bryson Allen-Williams has committed to Carolina. This is a huge commitment for Carolina, although not a particularly surprising one, given...
PODCAST: 4 star OLB Bryson Allen-Williams commits
247Sports' National Recruiting Director hops on the podcast to analyze the Gamecocks' latest commitment in the 2014 class. We also review the 2013 Garnet & Black spring game.
Garnet and Black Game Thoughts
The South Carolina football team held its annual spring game on a pleasant day at Williams-Brice Stadium. When reviewing a spring game, it's always worth remembering that you can only take so much...
Connor Shaw: Underrated QB Extraordinaire
SDS's Jon Cooper has a nice little piece up right now on Connor Shaw. The article is spot on in a variety of ways about The Gloved One. First of all, Shaw must, indeed, be the most underrated...
