USC Gamecocks

Muschamp Officially Retains Elliott, Hires Strength Coach

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Shawn Elliott has been retained as the offensive line coach and Jeff Dillman has been named Director of Football Strength & Conditioning, University of South Carolina head football coach Will Muschamp announced today. Elliott and Dillman are the latest official additions to Muschamp’s staff that also includes defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach Travaris Robinson and running backs…

Coates’ Triple-Double Leads USC Over Winthrop

By USC SID

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Junior center Alaina Coates posted the Gamecocks’ first triple-double in 12 years to lead No. 2/2 South Carolina to a 86-37 win over Winthrop Sunday afternoon at Colonial Life Arena. The Gamecocks (9-0) showed an efficient offense throughout the game, shooting 64.3 percent from the field in the first half and finishing the game at a…

Bailey Named to All-Freshman Team

True Freshman Tabbed as Center on Postseason Squad

COLUMBIA, S.C. (December 10, 2015) — University of South Carolina freshman offensive center Zack Bailey has been named to the Coaches’ SEC All-Freshman team, it was announced today. Bailey, a 6-6, 320-pounder from Summerville, S.C., played in all 12 games in 2015, making five starts. He was pressed into service at Georgia after injuries sidelined the team’s top two centers….

NeSmith Named SCGA Player of the Year

Announced Thursday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — University of South Carolina senior men’s golfer and North Augusta native Matt NeSmith has been named the South Carolina Golf Association’s Player of the Year. NeSmith claimed the SEC Championship in April at Sea Island Club on St. Simon’s Island, Ga., to secure the top spot in the SCGA’s amateur rankings and remained there the…

Will Muschamp Adds Auburn Assistants to South Carolina Staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – New South Carolina coach Will Muschamp has named two Auburn staffers to be Gamecocks assistant coaches. Muschamp said Tuesday that Travaris Robinson will be South Carolina’s defensive coordinator and Bobby Bentley will coach running backs. Muschamp was named South Carolina coach Sunday after spending last season as Auburn’s defensive coordinator. Robinson spent the past five seasons…

Muschamp gets 5-Year, $16 Million Deal From South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Will Muschamp has received a 5-year, $16 million deal to lead the South Carolina football program. University trustees approved the contract Monday morning, a day after South Carolina announced he would replace Steve Spurrier. Muschamp’s contract pays him $3 million in the first year, increases each year after by $100,000 and contains a variety of incentives….