The Feed Pail: October 21, 2014

Al.com: Auburn defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson compares Gus Malzahn, Steve Spurrier as innovators.  "But the one thing they have in common is both of them, I don't know if the right word is invented, but they invented their offense."

Go Gamecocks: Auburn’s Johnson points to what hampers USC’s Ward.   Plus - USC Women’s Basketball: Gamecocks salute fans for support on dawn of season with high expectations.   Also - Lattimore poised to practice with 49ers, could join active roster (from Sunday).

Gamecock Central: Up next: Johnson reunites with USC.   Most of today's content on GC is free - check it out.

Greenville News: Spurrier hopes USC can slow down Auburn's offense.

O'burg Times & Democrat: Carolina searches for answers on defense.

J.C. Shurburtt: Spurrier has been someone to look up to for Malzahn.

John Whittle: Grading the Gamecocks: Furman.

Saturday Down South: 5 biggest takeaways: South Carolina flexes balanced attack, forces turnovers.

Sportstalksc: Gamecock commitment will take other official visits.  Get ready for a lot more of this if we are 4-4.  Or 5-5. Or worse.  After three elite seasons, we finally put together a truly elite class - and are on the verge of seeing it slip through our fingers after a turd-in-the-punchbowl 2014 campaign.

GamecockPride: Three SEC Teams Remain for the Gamecocks.   Plus - Inside the [Auburn] Tigers' Jason Caldwell has Monday Morning QB Column: Tigers And the SEC.

Bleacher Report: South Carolina vs. Auburn: Complete Game Preview.

The Daily Gamecock: In men's soccer, South Carolina hosts NC State in 2nd-to-last home match.   We need a win pretty badly.

Gamecocksonline: Frank Martin Press Conference Quotes And Video.  Also - check out the "Gamecock Confidential" videos for USC women's basketball and men's basketball.  Slick.

Phil Kornblut: Mack could have decision this week.

Gamecock Cereal: 1984: The Year of Black Magic - Notre Dame.  Kudos to Rixon for this great series.  Also - Future Opponents: Week Eight.

ESPN: J.D. is out for at least another week for the Texans.

Lost Lettermen: Vols Coach Allegedly Tries to Trip Ole Miss CB Senquez Golson.  Nicccceeeee.