USC Gamecocks

While Bentley has more freedom, Roper still the play-caller

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — While Jake Bentley will have more freedom in USC’s offense this season to audible at the line of scrimmage, make no mistake: he’s not the offensive coordinator. At least, he’s not yet. On Monday, Gamecocks offensive coordinator Kurt Roper made it clear who will be responsible for the play-calling. “I’ll be calling the plays,” said Roper….

Former Gamecock offensive coordinator lands new coaching gig

KUTZTOWN, Pa. (WOLO) –Former USC offensive coordinator GA Mangus has a new coaching position today. Mangus was hired Tuesday as the offensive coordinator, quarterbacks and tight ends coach at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania. Mangus, a former quarterback at the University of Florida, spent seven years at the University of South Carolina. He served as the offensive coordinator while also coaching…

Will Muschamp doesn’t need your solar eclipse

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The solar eclipse is a pretty big deal. Approximated by scientists to happen once every 18 months, this year’s eclipse will happen on August 21st and be visible from Columbia. What else is happening on August 21st? The Gamecocks open practice to the public for the only time this preseason, but Will Muschamp says he didn’t…

Muschamp’s defense is no “Southern Bell” in year two

Will Muschamp's defense in year two at South Carolina will be "faster and stronger" he says.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Will Muschamp’s defense in year two at South Carolina will be “faster and stronger” he says, unlike last year when the Gamecocks were a “southern bell defense”. Muschamp’s unit finished 90th against the rush last season, a consistent program throughout USC’s 13 games in 2016. This year, Carolina returns 6 defensive starters and 59.3% of their…

Bentley responds to Clemson critics: “We can compete with anybody”

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Jake Bentley might have said what he meant, but might not have meant to say what he meant. In an interview with FOX Carolina back in May, Bentley, USC’s projected starting quarterback, said he didn’t think Clemson was better than Carolina last year, despite Clemson’s 56-7 win over the Gamecocks. This week, he clarified his comments…

Bentley, Gamecocks open preseason practice Monday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Gamecocks have a tremendous amount to be excited about this year. On Monday, USC opened its 2017 preseason camp at Gamecock Park in Columbia, just 33 days before kicking off the season in Charlotte against NC State. Quarterback Jake Bentley now enters his second season under second-year head coach Will Muschamp, so the two are…