Gamecock Fall Practice: Observations and Quotes

The Quarterback Situation:

Spurrier and assistants charting everything on QBs. Never had to with Shaw, Thompson, but new guys have no experience.

— David Cloninger (@DCTheState) August 4, 2015

QBs remain equal, Spurrier says. All are taking equal reps.

— David Cloninger (@DCTheState) August 4, 2015

‘Q’ at QB: Race begins for Gamecocks’ starting spot http://t.co/oLyupwN8zB pic.twitter.com/AXg2lEzR25

— GoGamecocks.com (@gogamecocks) August 4, 2015

Indoor Facility Update:

Facility updates: Indoor facility not complete, but team can practice indoors if necessary. Springs Brooks Plaza on schedule for Sept. 12.

— David Cloninger (@DCTheState) August 4, 2015

Injury Problems/Qualifying Issues:

Yellow jerseys -- Dixon (44), recovering from a rod placed in his leg. Broke it as a true freshman. Walking around now, should be fine.

— David Cloninger (@DCTheState) August 4, 2015

Rico McWilliams (hamstring), Connor Redmond (back), Taylor Stallworth also in yellow.

— David Cloninger (@DCTheState) August 4, 2015

Steve Spurrier on Boyd, Covington qualifying: "That's a good question. Have to ask somebody who knows."

— David Cloninger (@DCTheState) August 4, 2015

Stray Thoughts/Quotes:

Here's a quick practice recap from The State.

"Very encouraging first day...fun to see the new guys." - @SC_HBC #SCCamp15 #HereSC #Gamecocks pic.twitter.com/8rVtzaL2Y7

— Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) August 4, 2015

#EarnIt #HereSC #Gamecocks #SCCamp15 pic.twitter.com/1QhURRUCPL

— Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) August 4, 2015

Two exclamation points(!!)...because why not? I guess...

VIDEO: Steve Spurrier talks QBs, breaks down first #Gamecocks practice of preseason. http://t.co/2Dlj37GCSs pic.twitter.com/nE5w7tRr2V

— GoGamecocks.com (@gogamecocks) August 4, 2015

Full interview video with the HBC. Make sure you take a look.

VIDEO: #Gamecocks co-DC Lorenzo Ward on why there's a sense of urgency for the DL, injury updates & more! http://t.co/VYgHlskzWH

— TheBigSpur.com (@TheBigSpur247) August 4, 2015

"A sense of urgency..." Take a look at Co-DC Lorenzo Ward's thoughts on his defensive line.

Well guys, that's pretty much a wrap on the first day of Gamecock football practice. Looks like we'll have some interesting developments throughout fall camp regarding different situations. But for now, we can just be happy that Gamecock football is back!