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South Carolina seeks step forward in Beamer's second season

By Pete Iacobelli 10 hrs ago

FILE - South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler throws at the Manning Passing Academy on the Nicholls State University campus in Thibodaux, La. on June 24, 2022. Revamped South Carolina, led by Oklahoma transfer Spencer Rattler, prepare to open fall camp and show that last year’s winning season in coach Shane Beamer’s debut season wasn’t a fluke. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)

QB Rattler among newcomers ready to help South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Aug. 04, 2022 06:24 PM EDT

FILE - South Carolina quarterback Phil Petty (14) celebrates after the Gamecocks scored against Vanderbilt on an Andrew Pinnock run on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, in Nashville, Tenn. South Carolina defeated Vanderbilt, 30-14. Petty, who led Lou Holtz's teams to two Outback Bowl wins has died at age 43. The school announced Petty's death on Thursday, July 21, 2022.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, FIle)

QB Petty, who led Holtz's Gamecocks to 2 bowl wins, has died

Jul. 21, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

Mississippi State head coach Mike Leach speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Tuesday, July 19, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Saban: Alabama players topped $3 million in NIL money

Jul. 19, 2022 04:59 PM EDT

Ex-NFL head coach Kitchens joins South Carolina as analyst

May. 18, 2022 08:50 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens has joined South Carolina as a senior analyst. The school announced the...

South Carolina adds Jacksonville St to 2023 football lineup

May. 11, 2022 04:12 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is adding Jacksonville State and to its 2023 football schedule. The South Carolina Gamecocks announced the move...

Georgia wide receiver Arik Gilbert (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the G - Day game at Sanford Stadium Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Several players to watch in the Southeastern Conference

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2022 01:35 PM EDT

Texas A&M White's Max Johnson (14) passes during the Texas A&M Maroon and White game at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas on Saturday, April 9, 2022. (Michael Miller/College Station Eagle via AP)

SEC proving to be a preferred destination for transfers

By John Zenor Apr. 26, 2022 01:16 PM EDT

Gamecocks blend in high-profile transfers in spring

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 17, 2022 12:55 PM EDT
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer won't ever turn down someone who can improve his team. He believes he's added plenty of those players this spring. ...

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas at the Cotton Bowl, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Dallas. Former Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler wanted a place where he could revive his stalled college career and regain his status as a rising talent destined for the NFL. Rattler didn't think there was anyone better to help than former Sooner assistant and now South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)

Ex-Sooners QB Rattler ready for restart at South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 02, 2022 04:46 PM EST

South Carolina adds Wright as TE coach, gives staff raises

Feb. 18, 2022 06:46 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has added one-time Alabama director of player personnel Jody Wright as its tight ends coach. The board of...

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts with defensive back Kelee Ringo after Ringo intercepted a pass from Alabama quarterback Bryce Young and returned it for a touchdown late in the second half of the College Football Playoff championship football game Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Mike Bobo returns to Georgia as offensive analyst

Jan. 28, 2022 04:39 PM EST

Georgia's Lovasea Carroll transferring to South Carolina

Jan. 24, 2022 03:05 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Georgia's Lovasea Carroll is leaving the national champions and joining South Carolina's football program. Carroll posted his...

South Carolina adds NFL staffer Lucas to coach linebackers

Jan. 14, 2022 03:47 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has hired former Jacksonville Jaguars assistant Sterling Lucas as its outside linebackers and defensive ends coach. ...

Wake Forest RB Beal-Smith transferring to South Carolina

Jan. 10, 2022 11:22 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Wake Forest running back Christian Beal-Smith, the Demon Deacons' leading rusher the past two years, is transferring to South Carolina. ...

Beamer gets mayonnaise bath as South Carolina wins Mayo Bowl

By Steve Reed Dec. 30, 2021 03:04 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Shane Beamer anticipated getting a bucket of mayonnaise dumped over his head would be awful. And yet, it...