3 players hold the key for a Gamecock victory
09/25/2021
Vann has been flat-out spectacular over his first couple contests under Beamer and Satterfield. The former four-star recruit has already surpassed his season-highs in receiving yardage and is currently fourth in the SEC with an average of 94 yards per game. Vann looked the part of his recruiting pedigree last Saturday in Athens when he torched the Bulldogs secondary for 128 yards and a touchdown on three receptions. Perhaps as impressive, he’s averaging over 28 yards per catch on his 10 receptions this fall.
Quarterback Luke Doty, will have to play a major role. His importance to the Gamecock offense should not be overlook. Doty’s legs can bring a game-changing type pace to the offense. He also flashed a rocket arm when he connected with Josh Vann (more on him in a bit) for a 36-yard score and the first touchdown Georgia surrendered this year. The offense doesn’t fall entirely on Doty South Carolina’s running backs also need to find some way to get going but if he can get into a rhythm early, it’ll bode well for a South Carolina team that could really use a win Saturday.
Smith’s foot that he had offseason surgery on was injured again against Georgia when it was stepped on. Shane Beamer has said the expectation is he can go, but that remains TBD. If Smith is healthy, he’ll likely be responsible for Kentucky receiver Wan’dale Robinson.
Robinson has been one of the biggest breakout stars of the early season having gone over 100 yards in every game he’s played this year. He also ranks second in the league in receiving yards per game (112.3)and sixth in receptions per game (6).South Carolina’s back end has been largely OK despite preseason prognostications to the contrary. If the Gamecocks hope to slow Robinson, Smith will have to get physical and keep Robinson in front of him as best he can. You could also see plenty of nickel coverage from defensive coordinator Clayton White to give the Gamecocks an extra defensive back against Robinson and strong-armed signal-caller Will Levis.
09/25/2021
WR JOSH VANN
Vann has been flat-out spectacular over his first couple contests under Beamer and Satterfield. The former four-star recruit has already surpassed his season-highs in receiving yardage and is currently fourth in the SEC with an average of 94 yards per game. Vann looked the part of his recruiting pedigree last Saturday in Athens when he torched the Bulldogs secondary for 128 yards and a touchdown on three receptions. Perhaps as impressive, he’s averaging over 28 yards per catch on his 10 receptions this fall.
QB LUKE DOTY
Quarterback Luke Doty, will have to play a major role. His importance to the Gamecock offense should not be overlook. Doty’s legs can bring a game-changing type pace to the offense. He also flashed a rocket arm when he connected with Josh Vann (more on him in a bit) for a 36-yard score and the first touchdown Georgia surrendered this year. The offense doesn’t fall entirely on Doty South Carolina’s running backs also need to find some way to get going but if he can get into a rhythm early, it’ll bode well for a South Carolina team that could really use a win Saturday.
CB CAM SMITH
Smith’s foot that he had offseason surgery on was injured again against Georgia when it was stepped on. Shane Beamer has said the expectation is he can go, but that remains TBD. If Smith is healthy, he’ll likely be responsible for Kentucky receiver Wan’dale Robinson.
Robinson has been one of the biggest breakout stars of the early season having gone over 100 yards in every game he’s played this year. He also ranks second in the league in receiving yards per game (112.3)and sixth in receptions per game (6).South Carolina’s back end has been largely OK despite preseason prognostications to the contrary. If the Gamecocks hope to slow Robinson, Smith will have to get physical and keep Robinson in front of him as best he can. You could also see plenty of nickel coverage from defensive coordinator Clayton White to give the Gamecocks an extra defensive back against Robinson and strong-armed signal-caller Will Levis.