University of South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier is pleased with the performance of his offensive line during 2013 “Spractice” (a.k.a. spring practice).
Well, except for one thing … blocking.
“The offensive line has got to learn how to block,” Spurrier said after USC’s seventh spring practice. ” They’re pretty good at everything except blocking. Unfortunately [...]
Spurrier: Gamecocks Can’t Block
Karma’s A Bitch, Lane Kiffin
COLLEGE FOOTBALL’S BRATTIEST COACH GETS EXACTLY WHAT HE DESERVES
We generally don’t take delight in the misfortune of others, but in the case of University of Southern California head football coach Lane Kiffin – our schadenfreude will always make an exception.
Kiffin’s Trojans – who entered the 2012 season with the No. 1 ranking in the nation (probably [...]
Alshon Jeffery And Social Promotion In South Carolina
PROFILE ON SUPERSTAR WIDE RECEIVER RAISES QUESTIONS BACK HOME
Former University of South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery had an impressive National Football League debut on Sunday, catching three passes for 80 yards in the Chicago Bears’ 41-21 win over our founding editor’s beloved Indianapolis Colts. Jeffery also hauled in his first career NFL touchdown – [...]
The Next Alshon?
WHO WILL FILL USC’S BIGGEST VOID … FOR THIS SEASON AND BEYOND?
After recording its inaugural 11-win season and first-ever Top Ten finish a year ago, the University of South Carolina is looking to accomplish even bigger things in 2012. On the school’s wish list? An SEC championship and Bowl Championship Series (BCS) bid. In fact [...]
Alshon Jeffery Inks Deal
… WIT ‘DA BEARS’
Former University of South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery has inked a four-year deal with the Chicago Bears – the team which selected him in the second round of last week’s NFL draft.
Terms of Jeffery’s signing were not disclosed, but the agreement is probably in the $4-6 million range with up to [...]
Gamecocks Go Early
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 [...]
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 – [...]
How Big Is Alshon Jeffery?
Former University of South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is a big guy … but just how big has been a matter of some conjecture and controversy lately.
According to the University of South Carolina media guide, Jeffery was 6-foot-4, 229 pounds at the start of the 2011 season. He reportedly played a shade above that [...]
Alshon Jeffery Declares For NFL Draft
As expected, University of South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (above) will not return for his senior season in 2012 – choosing instead to enter the NFL draft.
“I would like to thank the fans, my teammates , Coach (Steve) Spurrier and everyone involved for all the opportunities south Carolina has provided me,” Jeffery tweeted on [...]
The Nebraska Cornhuskers Are A Bunch Of Whiners
In the days leading up to the 2012 Capital One Bowl, Nebraska columnist Mark Knudson talked plenty of trash about the University of South Carolina football team.
According to him, the ninth-ranked Gamecocks (11-2, 6-2 SEC) were overrated because they didn’t play Alabama or LSU this season (which is an interesting line of criticism considering USC [...]
The “Hail Alshon”
If wide receiver Alshon Jeffery never plays another down for the University of South Carolina football team, he certainly put quite the exclamation point on his three-year Gamecock career with a leaping Hail Mary catch against Nebraska in the Capital One Bowl.
The 6-foot-4, 233-pound wide receiver – projected as a late first round pick in [...]
Husk That!
The University of South Carolina football team overcame a shaky first half to blow past Nebraska 30-13 in the Capital One Bowl on Monday – giving the school its first 11-win season in 118 years and securing its first-ever Top Ten finish.
South Carolina’s previous records for most victories (10) and highest season-ending ranking (#11) were [...]
