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Dead in the water: Anonymous coach puts South Carolina HC Shane Beamer on blast
The highs have been high, but the lows have been low. In three years leading the South Carolina Gamecocks, head coach Shane Beamer has been consistently inconsistent. Although he is the son of Virginia Tech icon Frank Beamer, some questioned if the tight ends coach at Oklahoma was ready for a big job like this. Oh, he will win big games, but South Carolina also failed to reach a bowl game...
Water safety tips: What is the best color swimsuit for your child to wear?
(Gray News) – When it comes to a child’s swimwear, the color of the suit could make a huge difference for their safety. A viral photo from Prairie Lakes Healthcare System shows how different colored swimsuits show up under water. The photo compared 13 different colors of swimwear...
SEC expansion is official; how additions of Texas and Oklahoma affect South Carolina Gamecocks sports schedules
July 1st marked the start of a new era in the Southeastern Conference. Though it was known in 2021 and originally slated for implementation in 2025, July 1, 2024 is the official start date of the SEC conference expansion that brings the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners to the best league in college sports. The South Carolina Gamecocks and the rest of the teams in the SEC are now 1 of 16 members after the big offseason of conference realignment.
The latest on South Carolina's QB recruiting
South Carolina's search for a 2026 quarterback is back on, and there are a few names worth monitoring right now, including a very familiar one. We'll start with Jayvon Gilmore, the three-star out of Gaffney (S.C.) High School, even though he doesn't have an offer from the Gamecocks. Plus, he recently released a top five and has a commitment date in mind. The No. 17-ranked quarterback in the country is scheduled to announce a commitment on July 28, with Arkansas, Louisville, N.C. State, Texas A&M and Virginia Tech in his top five, which he put out on Friday.
Paris updates search to fill assistant coach vacancy
The South Carolina men's basketball team has taken the floor in the summer looking to build off a successful Year 2 under head coach Lamont Paris which saw the Gamecocks finish tied for second in the SEC and earn an NCAA Tournament berth for the first time since 2017. As...
South Carolina basketball to hire new assistant basketball coach
South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris is hiring an assistant coach new to him, but not new to the program. CBS Sports basketball analyst Jon Rothstein reported on Monday afternoon that Will Bailey, currently an assistant at Loyola Chicago, will join the Gamecocks' staff. TheBigSpur.com has since confirmed that report.
Gamecock women's basketball coach using her spotlight to help others
(WACH) - While summer is technically off-season for the South Carolina women's basketball team, sports performance coach Molly Binetti has the Gamecocks in full workout mode. The champion trainer is not only helping the Gamecocks pursue their passion - but also her own. "The summer is really my time to...
Miss Gamecock Lea Foster Khalil Competing For Miss South Carolina Title
Miss Gamecock 2024 Lea Foster Khalil will be competing for the title of Miss South Carolina on Saturday, June 29, at the Township Auditorium in Columbia. The pageant will air on WPDE at 8 p.m. on Saturday. The winner of the state pageant goes on to compete for Miss America.
Early prediction has South Carolina football playing in another Florida bowl game
South Carolina football has played in a bowl in two of Shane Beamer's three years at the helm of the program. After the 2021 season, the Gamecocks knocked off the rival North Carolina Tar Heels in dominating fashion. After 2022, Carolina traveled down to Florida to play against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the Gator Bowl but lost in a close game.
Watch South Carolina Gamecocks SEC Network Takeover on July 4th, 2023
Fans of the South Carolina Gamecocks can look forward to a day dedicated to their favorite team on the SEC Network, with past games, documentaries, and interviews filling the programming lineup. The Gamecocks' SEC Network Takeover day is scheduled for Thursday, July 4th, coinciding with a large number of viewers expected due to the holiday. ESPN has revealed some of the featured programming for the Gamecocks' takeover, including the airing of the 2023-2024 National Championship win of the basketball team and a match against the Kentucky Wildcats.
Examining the heights, weights, and jersey numbers on the updated South Carolina basketball roster
A few weeks ago, South Carolina basketball coach Lamont Paris finalized his 2024-2025 roster by putting walk-on guard Austin Herro on scholarship. Herro joined incoming freshmen Cam Scott (4-star wing) and Okku Federiko (4-star forward) and transfer portal players Nick Pringle (Alabama Crimson Tide), Jordan Butler (Missouri Tigers), and Jamarii Thomas (Norfolk State Spartans) as the new scholarship players on the team.
South Carolina’s Blue-Chip Ratio: Challenges Ahead for National Championship Aspirations
Discover how South Carolina’s blue-chip ratio below 50% affects their chances for a national championship. Explore the implications and potential strategies for overcoming this recruiting challenge.
South Carolina Gamecocks edge out rival Clemson Tigers in athletic department ranking
The South Carolina Gamecocks and Clemson Tigers own one of the country's top rivalries. Across all sports, Carolina-Clemson is an annual bitter matchup in which bragging rights are worth more than non-Palmetto State residents possibly could understand. Adding another layer of hostility to the 2024 version of the rivalry, the...
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