South Carolina

University Of South Carolina – South Carolina Gamecocks

Located in Columbia, SC, and founded in 1801, the University of South Carolina was one of our American universities that wasn't on the national map until frat guys across this great nation thought it would be cool to wear hats that said, “Cocks.” How ironic. Boasting a student body of over 27,000, this “Southern” USC draws a student body from the entire southern region as well as South Carolinians. The Gamecocks are now truly within the Steve Spurrier football era, and they continue to show signs of hitting that next level.

2007 South Carolina Gamecocks Outlook:

2006 ended on a high note and a lot of points scored for one of the SEC's bowl representatives. Coach Spurrier has the program on the verge of “something bigger,” and once the ice has been broken, look for this program to pump out consistent 10 win seasons! I think this year could be incredibly interesting for the USC Gamecocks, as the SEC East looks to be on a more level playing field than it has been in the last 10 years. The offense is suspect, but the D is returning 10 starters. If the offensive line continues to improve through the summer and into the season, South Carolina could make some noise in the SEC East.

2007 South Carolina Gamecocks Schedule

Date                        OPPONENT           TIME (ET) Location 
Sat, Sep 1st, 2007 UL Lafayette       7:00 PM Williams-Brice Stadium  
Sat, Sep 8th, 2007 at Georgia          5:45 PM Sanford Stadium  
Sat, Sep 15th, 2007 SC State          TBA Williams-Brice Stadium  
Sat, Sep 22nd, 2007 at L-S-U          8:00 PM Tiger Stadium  
Sat, Sep 29th, 2007 Miss State        TBA Williams-Brice Stadium  
Thu, Oct 4th, 2007 Kentucky            7:30 PM Williams-Brice Stadium  
Sat, Oct 13th, 2007 at North Carolina TBA Kenan Stadium  
Sat, Oct 20th, 2007 Vanderbilt          TBA Williams-Brice Stadium  
Sat, Oct 27th, 2007 at Tennessee     TBA Neyland Stadium  
Sat, Nov 3rd, 2007 at Arkansas         TBA Donald W. Reynolds Razorback S  
Sat, Nov 10th, 2007 Florida               TBA Williams-Brice Stadium  
Sat, Nov 24th, 2007 Clemson            TBA Williams-Brice Stadium

South Carolina Gamecocks Head Coach Profile

While at Florida, Steve Spurrier was known as an offensive genius with more weapons of mass destruction than Al Qaeda. Fortunately, his weapons were of the legal variety, and he created a national powerhouse for the Gators of Gainesville. He's now attempting to achieve the same results in Columbia, SC, after a short stint as the head coach of the Washington Redskins. He has shown steady improvement through his first two years, and if he can get his offense firing on a few more cylinders in 2007, he'll enjoy his most successful year at USC.

South Carolina Gamecocks – Players To Watch/Key Departures

The South Carolina defense is returning 10 starters from the 2006 squad that finished 8-5 with a bowl win. Keep an eye on the improved chemistry of this defensive unit, as they were responsible for keeping the Gamecocks in several games last season.

Offensively, it's no secret that QB Blake Mitchell and Coach Spurrier have had a tumultuous relationship. If they can work out their differences, and Mitchell can offer some consistent play, the offense has a chance to put some points on the board.