The #14 Gamecocks beat Mississippi State 34-16 at Williams-Brice in 2013.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhzrKmSBFeo
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JX4w3BJ2D4
Gamecock Fanatics
This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
2023 Gamecock football countdown thread
- Thread starter kingofnerf
- Start date
The common thread in the highlights from 2022 and the 33-6 years is that those most of those guys are Shane's recruits.
Shane and Spurrier probably sensed something good about Dylan that proved itself out. The best thing was he kept Shaw honest when he gave Spurrier fits about leaving the pocket too soon.
I really think part of your countdown thread for #17 and Dylan should of included his 27-17 win over Clemson in 2012.
It's on the previous page.
Redshirt FR QB Tanner Bailey (15) from Gordo, AL.
gamecocksonline.com
(Photo courtesy South Carolina Athletics)
* 2022-23 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll
Young, talented player who is still learning the position… figures to be in the mix for the backup role behind incumbent starter Spencer Rattler… a natural thrower… has worked hard in the weight room to transform his body… can run well enough to protect himself to extend the play, but more of a true pocket passer… has a high football IQ and mental makeup.
2022 (Freshman)
Redshirted in his first season in Columbia… did not appear in any games… made several road trips with the squad as the third quarterback… named to the SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Gordo (Ala.) High School in 2022… completed 131-of-217 passes for 2,401 yards and 33 touchdowns with nine interceptions as a senior while leading the Green Wave to a 9-3 record… played the first six games of his junior season in 2020 before suffering a collarbone injury, but returned for the final four games of the season… completed 60 percent of his throws with 32 TDs and just five interceptions, helping the Green Wave to a 13-2 record and an Alabama 4A state runner-up finish… threw for over 8,600 yards and 104 touchdowns during a four-year prep career… coached by Ryan Lolley… two-sport standout who also played baseball… appeared as the DH for Gordo’s state championship baseball team as a seventh grader… ranked as the 11th-best player in the state of Alabama, the 14th-best quarterback in the country and No. 220 overall according to 247Sports Composite rankings… considered the 12th-best player in the Yellowhammer State, the 11th-best pro-style quarterback in the country and No. 225 overall according to Rivals… rated No. 132 on the ESPN300.
Tanner Bailey
gamecocksonline.com
(Photo courtesy South Carolina Athletics)
* 2022-23 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll
Young, talented player who is still learning the position… figures to be in the mix for the backup role behind incumbent starter Spencer Rattler… a natural thrower… has worked hard in the weight room to transform his body… can run well enough to protect himself to extend the play, but more of a true pocket passer… has a high football IQ and mental makeup.
2022 (Freshman)
Redshirted in his first season in Columbia… did not appear in any games… made several road trips with the squad as the third quarterback… named to the SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Gordo (Ala.) High School in 2022… completed 131-of-217 passes for 2,401 yards and 33 touchdowns with nine interceptions as a senior while leading the Green Wave to a 9-3 record… played the first six games of his junior season in 2020 before suffering a collarbone injury, but returned for the final four games of the season… completed 60 percent of his throws with 32 TDs and just five interceptions, helping the Green Wave to a 13-2 record and an Alabama 4A state runner-up finish… threw for over 8,600 yards and 104 touchdowns during a four-year prep career… coached by Ryan Lolley… two-sport standout who also played baseball… appeared as the DH for Gordo’s state championship baseball team as a seventh grader… ranked as the 11th-best player in the state of Alabama, the 14th-best quarterback in the country and No. 220 overall according to 247Sports Composite rankings… considered the 12th-best player in the Yellowhammer State, the 11th-best pro-style quarterback in the country and No. 225 overall according to Rivals… rated No. 132 on the ESPN300.
Sophomore EDGE Donovan Westmoreland (15) from Griffin, GA.
gamecocksonline.com
(Photo courtesy South Carolina Athletics)
* 2022 Defensive Scout Team Award
* 2022 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll
Sophomore who flashes at times… has pass rushing ability and brings a physical presence… transitioning from linebacker to EDGE this fall… figures to compete for a spot in the rotation and provide some special teams depth.
2022 (Freshman)
True freshman linebacker… enrolled in January and went through spring drills… appeared in seven games… saw action in each of the first five contests, then again in the season’s last two games… did not record any statistics… selected as the Defensive Scout Team Award winner…named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Griffin (Ga.) High School in December 2021… played outside linebacker for the Bears… credited with 71 tackles, 15.0 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks in nine games… also forced four fumbles… the Bears went 4-6 in his senior season under head coach Rusty Easom… ranked as the 40th-best player in the state of Georgia, the 39th-best linebacker in the country and No. 408 overall according to 247Sports Composite… rated as the 59th-best player in the state and the 39th-best outside linebacker by Rivals.
Donovan Westmoreland
gamecocksonline.com
(Photo courtesy South Carolina Athletics)
* 2022 Defensive Scout Team Award
* 2022 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll
Sophomore who flashes at times… has pass rushing ability and brings a physical presence… transitioning from linebacker to EDGE this fall… figures to compete for a spot in the rotation and provide some special teams depth.
2022 (Freshman)
True freshman linebacker… enrolled in January and went through spring drills… appeared in seven games… saw action in each of the first five contests, then again in the season’s last two games… did not record any statistics… selected as the Defensive Scout Team Award winner…named to the SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Griffin (Ga.) High School in December 2021… played outside linebacker for the Bears… credited with 71 tackles, 15.0 tackles for loss and 7.0 sacks in nine games… also forced four fumbles… the Bears went 4-6 in his senior season under head coach Rusty Easom… ranked as the 40th-best player in the state of Georgia, the 39th-best linebacker in the country and No. 408 overall according to 247Sports Composite… rated as the 59th-best player in the state and the 39th-best outside linebacker by Rivals.
The #15 Gamecocks defeated Mississippi St. 14-12 at Starkville in 2011.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dsbfNPc28o
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeNDo3ctsZ4
Redshirt FR transfer (Ole Miss) LB Jaron Willis (14) from Leesburg, GA
gamecocksonline.com
(Photo courtesy South Carolina Athletics)
Newcomer who joined the squad at the semester after transferring from Ole Miss… went through his first spring drills with the Gamecocks… fluid and athletic… can run, is very physical and plays with aggression.
2022 (Freshman)
Spent his freshman campaign at Ole Miss… played in one game, appearing in the Central Arkansas contest… was redshirted… did not record any stats after rotating in on defense and special teams.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Lee County High School in Leesburg, Ga… coached by Dean Fabrizio… guided Lee County to an 11-2 record and a trip to the quarterfinals of the Georgia 6A Playoffs as a senior… primarily took snaps as a defensive back… tabbed as an Under Armor All-American… selected to the Region 1-6A First Team defense… helped take Lee County to 6A State Title game with a 10-2 record in 2020… earned first team all-region and first team all-state honors after his junior season… member of the ESPN 300, ranked No. 140… ranked as the No. 15 linebacker prospect in the nation by ESPN… listed as a top-25 player in the state of Georgia by ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals and On3… also played basketball for the Trojans.
Jaron Willis
gamecocksonline.com
(Photo courtesy South Carolina Athletics)
Newcomer who joined the squad at the semester after transferring from Ole Miss… went through his first spring drills with the Gamecocks… fluid and athletic… can run, is very physical and plays with aggression.
2022 (Freshman)
Spent his freshman campaign at Ole Miss… played in one game, appearing in the Central Arkansas contest… was redshirted… did not record any stats after rotating in on defense and special teams.
HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Lee County High School in Leesburg, Ga… coached by Dean Fabrizio… guided Lee County to an 11-2 record and a trip to the quarterfinals of the Georgia 6A Playoffs as a senior… primarily took snaps as a defensive back… tabbed as an Under Armor All-American… selected to the Region 1-6A First Team defense… helped take Lee County to 6A State Title game with a 10-2 record in 2020… earned first team all-region and first team all-state honors after his junior season… member of the ESPN 300, ranked No. 140… ranked as the No. 15 linebacker prospect in the nation by ESPN… listed as a top-25 player in the state of Georgia by ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals and On3… also played basketball for the Trojans.
True FR WR Elijah Caldwell (14) from Rock Hill, SC.
gamecocksonline.com
(Photo courtesy South Carolina Athletics)
True freshman wide receiver who joined the team in the summer… considered a complete wide receiver who has already impressed since his arrival on campus… could figure into the two-deep in his first semester in Columbia.
HIGH SCHOOL
Wide receiver who graduated from Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, S.C. in 2023… caught 77 passes for 1,365 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior… helped the Trojans to a 13-2 mark and finished as the Upper State Champions in Class AAAA in 2022… coached by Page Wofford… earned a spot on the South Carolina squad in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas… rated the 11th-best player in the Palmetto State, the 122nd-best wide receiver in the country and No. 869 overall on the 247Sports Composite… ranked as the 11th-best player in South Carolina and the 80th-best wide receiver in the nation according to On3Consensus.
Elijah Caldwell
gamecocksonline.com
(Photo courtesy South Carolina Athletics)
True freshman wide receiver who joined the team in the summer… considered a complete wide receiver who has already impressed since his arrival on campus… could figure into the two-deep in his first semester in Columbia.
HIGH SCHOOL
Wide receiver who graduated from Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, S.C. in 2023… caught 77 passes for 1,365 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior… helped the Trojans to a 13-2 mark and finished as the Upper State Champions in Class AAAA in 2022… coached by Page Wofford… earned a spot on the South Carolina squad in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas… rated the 11th-best player in the Palmetto State, the 122nd-best wide receiver in the country and No. 869 overall on the 247Sports Composite… ranked as the 11th-best player in South Carolina and the 80th-best wide receiver in the nation according to On3Consensus.
Gilber Edmond's sack for a 14-yd loss against UK. That was one guy who hit the portal that had some potential for us.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4W-qX9Rf60