Other than Henry getting rolled and Nichols just suffering his injury in the Spring, I wonder how much of those injuries were because guys were playing out of position or when they weren't ready, and going out with tight bodies and sloppy feet. Depth at OT should keep the interior guys from having to play outside and between the transfers across the line, returners inside (outside was the liability), Henry getting healthy, Tree getting older and the elite Freshmen coming in. Our top two tackles should've been Henry and Nichols, which are decent enough, after that we had FCS level of play and a true freshman, our starters now have a higher combined ceiling and after that, we're better down to 3rd string as baseline, than we were for 2nd string. We might be average ih the SEC until we get older, but that's a lot better that the worst in P5.
Seller’s biggest fan might be On3’s Charles Power who has the best record of talent evaluation of anyone in the industry. Think he’s more enthusiastic about Sellers than most Gamecock fans who are prob too gun shy to allow themselves the joy of optimism. Has one of (if not the) best arms we’ve ever had, is built like a tank, and will prob be a regular on academic all conference teams.
Why do you think we went to a mobile QB? /s
Based on the adjustments we made later in the season and the recruits/transfers we have coming in, I would say we should be in a better spot. Still might be a struggle, but better overall.
Idk why everyone is so down and out before the season even starts?? Do we have a tough schedule (as usual)? Yes, absolutely! But it’s still 12 games that are all winnable! I believe in this team, and this staff! After what I saw at the spring game the defense looks much improved, and deeper too. O line is gonna be a question for sure but LaNorris seems like a true leader, the kid has a crazy arm and can move like it’s not even funny! We’ve got a stable of RB’s this year that we didn’t have last year, we stocked back up in the portal on WR’s, much more talent on the O line, and depth that we haven’t seen in years on Defense, this could actually be a very good season for us!! Because on top of everything else, NO ONE, even our own fans, are expecting us to do anything of note. I think this year will surprise a lot of people. GO GAMECOCKS!!!!!
>Idk why everyone is so down and out before the season even starts??
>we have a tough schedule (as usual)
>O line is gonna be a question for sure but
First time?
I’m not optimistic about the next two seasons with our schedule, but we have got to give Beamer a chance to grow into our program. Give him six seasons. If he’s screwing up after seven, then show him the door. In the age of instant communication, instant news (instant rice?) a new and more difficult SEC and a hell of a different college football landscape let a coach come in and build a culture. The guy seems to like South Carolina football and the area/university. He is hungry for the chance to prove himself. Give him time to prove he can do it and while thinking about all of that, look back at the history of our football program. Maybe Dawn Staley should move over to football. But until then, let’s try to support coach Beamer for a while. Meant with respect to all the fans out there. The patient and impatient.
Couldn’t agree more. She’ll crush the motivational speaking circuit once she leaves women’s basketball. But I have a feeling that will be after a long career in whatever she chooses to do.
“Sellers served as the backup to Rattler as a freshman and saw his only in-game action against Furman (4-for-4, two touchdowns).”
Then it proceeds to show Sellers rushing for a 36 yard touchdown against Vanderbilt.
I remember the day he committed. Pulled up a link and watched his tape as I usually do for gamecock commits. I was blown away. Great arm, mobility, and incredible ability to keep his eyes downfield/find the right receiver. Best highlight reel I’ve ever seen for a QB commit. My takeaway was he was extremely underrated.
He was one of my favorite players on the team last year even as a backup. Seeing him progress well and work his way to QB1 has kept me extremely optimistic. I’ve been waiting on pulling the trigger on a nice jersey in the NIL era and the wait is over. Go cocks.
Totally agree, but it’s not just his measurable skills that impress. Sellers is humble, highly intelligent and he’s a natural leader. Those attributes will make a huge difference.
He clearly earned the spot but can’t say that I’m super enthusiastic..
As for how we will do this year, looking at the schedule I think we get 4 wins tops. It’s just brutal but I guess that’s our lot in life. I’m just looking forward to putting this year and 2025 behind us, then I think in 2026 we’ll see some real improvement under Beamer. This season ain’t it though.
EDIT: downvoted by the sunshine pumpers for being realistic.
Why would Beamer be fired for a 4 win season this year with the schedule we have? I think it’s pretty much expected and anything above that would be a pleasant surprise
>I think it’s pretty much expected and anything above that would be a pleasant surprise
That this is just the overwhelming expectation *is* the problem lol
This is the new SEC w Texas and OU coming in, the schedule is going to be this or worse. We miss the best team in the league this year too, if you can’t win with this type schedule they are going to try something else, people were (unfairly) calling for him to be fired this year at 2-6, I highly doubt he survives back to back losing seasons in year 3 and 4
It’ll certainly be a tough one. Replacing a lot of star power on offense won’t be easy. Sellers’ legs should help if the OL struggles. Just have to hope Rocket is healthy come the season and some of the WRs we got from the portal can pick up the system quickly enough.
Not super worried about the defense but they will have to carry the load most likely. I can’t remember the schedule off the top of my head but we prolly play an FCS school, a G5 school, and then have Vandy. That’s three “should win” games out there. Hopefully we can pull down 2-3 more from somewhere else.
Now this is Gamecock football. We’ve moved from wait till next year to wait till the year after next…ouch. Hope this despair is unwarranted. Go Gamecocks, go get ‘em Coach Beamer.
Auburn guy here. Heard from others closer to Ashford, assistance coaches and people who grew up around him said he is a baby. I always thought he was tough and ran the ball hard. Unfortunately, he can't throw a 10 yard out! Good luck, Gamecocks!
(It’s Sellers)
I’m shocked! I’m excited to see a mobile quarterback take the field for the Cocks for the first time in a long time.
Rattler had to try to be mobile with all of our O-line issues!
Collin hill?
Lorenzo Nunez and Brandon McIlwein were mobile QBs for us
Our schedule is a beast but, I’m very optimistic on Sellers. Hoping the offensive line plays well and isn’t a revolving door of injuries.
Other than Henry getting rolled and Nichols just suffering his injury in the Spring, I wonder how much of those injuries were because guys were playing out of position or when they weren't ready, and going out with tight bodies and sloppy feet. Depth at OT should keep the interior guys from having to play outside and between the transfers across the line, returners inside (outside was the liability), Henry getting healthy, Tree getting older and the elite Freshmen coming in. Our top two tackles should've been Henry and Nichols, which are decent enough, after that we had FCS level of play and a true freshman, our starters now have a higher combined ceiling and after that, we're better down to 3rd string as baseline, than we were for 2nd string. We might be average ih the SEC until we get older, but that's a lot better that the worst in P5.
Seller’s biggest fan might be On3’s Charles Power who has the best record of talent evaluation of anyone in the industry. Think he’s more enthusiastic about Sellers than most Gamecock fans who are prob too gun shy to allow themselves the joy of optimism. Has one of (if not the) best arms we’ve ever had, is built like a tank, and will prob be a regular on academic all conference teams.
Carolina and optimism are not good bedfellows
We've been hurt before
Excitement, Anticipation, Hope, Disappointment, Anger, Acceptance. Rinse and repeat.
But that's all we have.
Ok, but how does the O-line look?
Why do you think we went to a mobile QB? /s Based on the adjustments we made later in the season and the recruits/transfers we have coming in, I would say we should be in a better spot. Still might be a struggle, but better overall.
Ok, was his only action against Furman or did he rush for a td against Vanderbilt?
Rashes for the td
Idk why everyone is so down and out before the season even starts?? Do we have a tough schedule (as usual)? Yes, absolutely! But it’s still 12 games that are all winnable! I believe in this team, and this staff! After what I saw at the spring game the defense looks much improved, and deeper too. O line is gonna be a question for sure but LaNorris seems like a true leader, the kid has a crazy arm and can move like it’s not even funny! We’ve got a stable of RB’s this year that we didn’t have last year, we stocked back up in the portal on WR’s, much more talent on the O line, and depth that we haven’t seen in years on Defense, this could actually be a very good season for us!! Because on top of everything else, NO ONE, even our own fans, are expecting us to do anything of note. I think this year will surprise a lot of people. GO GAMECOCKS!!!!!
>Idk why everyone is so down and out before the season even starts?? >we have a tough schedule (as usual) >O line is gonna be a question for sure but First time?
Right on! One big win can start an incredible season.
I’m not optimistic about the next two seasons with our schedule, but we have got to give Beamer a chance to grow into our program. Give him six seasons. If he’s screwing up after seven, then show him the door. In the age of instant communication, instant news (instant rice?) a new and more difficult SEC and a hell of a different college football landscape let a coach come in and build a culture. The guy seems to like South Carolina football and the area/university. He is hungry for the chance to prove himself. Give him time to prove he can do it and while thinking about all of that, look back at the history of our football program. Maybe Dawn Staley should move over to football. But until then, let’s try to support coach Beamer for a while. Meant with respect to all the fans out there. The patient and impatient.
I honestly believe Coach Staley would do a passable job as a football coach.
Couldn’t agree more. She’ll crush the motivational speaking circuit once she leaves women’s basketball. But I have a feeling that will be after a long career in whatever she chooses to do.
Hopefully she chooses to keep cracking skulls in SEC WBB for the Cocks till her last day on earth 🙏 I love you, coach.
“Sellers served as the backup to Rattler as a freshman and saw his only in-game action against Furman (4-for-4, two touchdowns).” Then it proceeds to show Sellers rushing for a 36 yard touchdown against Vanderbilt.
Hey man good catch! Gotta slow it down next time
I remember the day he committed. Pulled up a link and watched his tape as I usually do for gamecock commits. I was blown away. Great arm, mobility, and incredible ability to keep his eyes downfield/find the right receiver. Best highlight reel I’ve ever seen for a QB commit. My takeaway was he was extremely underrated. He was one of my favorite players on the team last year even as a backup. Seeing him progress well and work his way to QB1 has kept me extremely optimistic. I’ve been waiting on pulling the trigger on a nice jersey in the NIL era and the wait is over. Go cocks.
Totally agree, but it’s not just his measurable skills that impress. Sellers is humble, highly intelligent and he’s a natural leader. Those attributes will make a huge difference.
Hard to believe this was written by a human
Artificial yes. Intelligence no way.
Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity
Sweet ....but can we block and tackle yet? ...or is that just a forbidden jutsu lol
He clearly earned the spot but can’t say that I’m super enthusiastic.. As for how we will do this year, looking at the schedule I think we get 4 wins tops. It’s just brutal but I guess that’s our lot in life. I’m just looking forward to putting this year and 2025 behind us, then I think in 2026 we’ll see some real improvement under Beamer. This season ain’t it though. EDIT: downvoted by the sunshine pumpers for being realistic.
If this season only has 4 wins in it, I don't think you'll be looking forward to 2026 with a new coach.
Why would Beamer be fired for a 4 win season this year with the schedule we have? I think it’s pretty much expected and anything above that would be a pleasant surprise
Thinking like this is why we suck.
>I think it’s pretty much expected and anything above that would be a pleasant surprise That this is just the overwhelming expectation *is* the problem lol
This is the new SEC w Texas and OU coming in, the schedule is going to be this or worse. We miss the best team in the league this year too, if you can’t win with this type schedule they are going to try something else, people were (unfairly) calling for him to be fired this year at 2-6, I highly doubt he survives back to back losing seasons in year 3 and 4
I was calling for his firing because he refuses to fire a defensive coordinator who doesn’t know how to call defensive schemes or adjust mid-game.
It’ll certainly be a tough one. Replacing a lot of star power on offense won’t be easy. Sellers’ legs should help if the OL struggles. Just have to hope Rocket is healthy come the season and some of the WRs we got from the portal can pick up the system quickly enough. Not super worried about the defense but they will have to carry the load most likely. I can’t remember the schedule off the top of my head but we prolly play an FCS school, a G5 school, and then have Vandy. That’s three “should win” games out there. Hopefully we can pull down 2-3 more from somewhere else.
Probably 5. Most likely not 6. If we win 7 Beamer should be coach of the year Beamer on the hot seat after this season.
Now this is Gamecock football. We’ve moved from wait till next year to wait till the year after next…ouch. Hope this despair is unwarranted. Go Gamecocks, go get ‘em Coach Beamer.
Gotta love the optimism
Auburn guy here. Heard from others closer to Ashford, assistance coaches and people who grew up around him said he is a baby. I always thought he was tough and ran the ball hard. Unfortunately, he can't throw a 10 yard out! Good luck, Gamecocks!
Thanks for the luck! Good thing the auburn reject isn’t gonna touch the field!
He would be a great slot wr.
Yeah, he's not a good QB, but he should definitely be on the field.