USC Gamecocks

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…

With offensive talent returning, Mark Kingston must now replace pitchers

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) — New Gamecock baseball coach Mark Kingston wasn’t left with many arms in his rotation. With starters Clarke Schmidt and Wil Crowe plus closer Tyler Johnson now playing professionally, Kingston will have to give the bulk of the load to Adam Hill. Speaking at a luncheon in Charleston, Kingston told WCIV there’s a tremendous amount of talent…