Two former University of South Carolina football players were taken in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft this week – the first time that’s happened in more than thirty years.
Former Gamecock defensive back Stephon Gilmore was chosen by the Buffalo Bills with the tenth pick of the draft, while All-American defensive lineman Melvin [...]
Gamecocks Go Early
Andrew Luck: Surprise, Surprise
Andrew Luck will be the first pick of the 2012 NFL draft, the Indianapolis Colts revealed this week.
Except by “revealed” we mean confirmed what every one already knew.
“This story has been written many times over,” Luck said. “I am going to keep the conversations between the Colts and myself private for now. I apologize; I’m [...]
Alshon Jeffery: Breakaway Speed!
Remember those rumors about University of South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery?
You know … the ones that had him ballooning to 250 pounds and running the 40-yard dash in a lethargic 4.8 seconds?
Well, having already put the weight issue to bed (he’s 213 pounds … and holding) Jeffery shredded the speed issue this week – [...]
Where Will Peyton Manning Land?
As 26-year fans of the Indianapolis Colts, it breaks our hearts to think about Peyton Manning suiting up in anything other than speed blue and white. Unfortunately, that appears to be the likely outcome of what’s become the greatest offseason drama in the history of the National Football League.
Manning has been the Colts’ quarterback dating [...]
