Coach Beamer says newly ranked Gamecocks are not satisfied with what they’ve accomplished thus far
Oct. 25, 2022/ VIDEO COURTESY OF USC SPORTS OUTLET
Gamecocks will play its first game as a ranked team since 2018 this Saturday when the Gamecocks take on Missouri for Homecoming. The Gamecocks are on a four-game winning streak and are 5-2 overall, 2-2 in the SEC. They have lost three in a row to the Tigers who are coming off a win over Vanderbilt and are 3-4 and 1-3.
Tuesday at his weekly press conference, coach Shane Beamer pronounced his team healthy and focused on the next game despite the hoopla over their #25 national ranking. Beamer said receiver Corey Rucker remains out but defensive end Terrell Dawkins practiced Tuesday morning and is not far away from being able to play.
Gamecocks opened as a 5.5-point favorite but the consensus line is down to 3.5 Kickoff will be 4:00 PM on the SEC Network.
Injury report
“Corey Rucker won’t play. … Terrell Dawkins practiced today again and is getting closer and closer to playing,” Beamer said. Rucker, who’s played in two games this season, is dealing with a foot injury. He could “potentially” redshirt this season, though there’s a chance he’ll play again before 2022 is finished.
Dawkins is working back from a knee procedure that was performed between the Arkansas and Charlotte games. Beyond him and Rucker, the team is in “great shape,” Beamer said.
Quotes from Beamer
Beamer: When he was at Oklahoma, they were after Luther Burden real hard, a great player in high school, a great talent for them as receivers, and fearless as a punt returner, he will field it anywhere. Real explosive.
Beamer: Missouri defensive line can single handedly wreck your game plan.
Beamer: Ranking is something he's proud of but they aren't satisfied, it's just the next step. A sign, statement they are headed in the right direction and a credit to how hard his guys have worked. Nowhere near satisfied, and they shouldn't be.
Beamer: Rucker is day to day but a potential redshirt exists and is becoming more and more likely.
Beamer: Health of team is good, Corey Rucker remains out, Dawkins practiced this morning and is getting closer to getting back.
Beamer: Missouri really good on OL, good quarterback and receivers, very good in return game.
Beamer: Missouri a big challenge this week, talented team that's been in every SEC game this season, one possession games, they are much improved on defense, near top in SEC in every category.
Oct. 25, 2022/ VIDEO COURTESY OF USC SPORTS OUTLET
Gamecocks will play its first game as a ranked team since 2018 this Saturday when the Gamecocks take on Missouri for Homecoming. The Gamecocks are on a four-game winning streak and are 5-2 overall, 2-2 in the SEC. They have lost three in a row to the Tigers who are coming off a win over Vanderbilt and are 3-4 and 1-3.
Tuesday at his weekly press conference, coach Shane Beamer pronounced his team healthy and focused on the next game despite the hoopla over their #25 national ranking. Beamer said receiver Corey Rucker remains out but defensive end Terrell Dawkins practiced Tuesday morning and is not far away from being able to play.
Gamecocks opened as a 5.5-point favorite but the consensus line is down to 3.5 Kickoff will be 4:00 PM on the SEC Network.
Injury report
“Corey Rucker won’t play. … Terrell Dawkins practiced today again and is getting closer and closer to playing,” Beamer said. Rucker, who’s played in two games this season, is dealing with a foot injury. He could “potentially” redshirt this season, though there’s a chance he’ll play again before 2022 is finished.
Dawkins is working back from a knee procedure that was performed between the Arkansas and Charlotte games. Beyond him and Rucker, the team is in “great shape,” Beamer said.
Quotes from Beamer
Beamer: When he was at Oklahoma, they were after Luther Burden real hard, a great player in high school, a great talent for them as receivers, and fearless as a punt returner, he will field it anywhere. Real explosive.
Beamer: Missouri defensive line can single handedly wreck your game plan.
Beamer: Ranking is something he's proud of but they aren't satisfied, it's just the next step. A sign, statement they are headed in the right direction and a credit to how hard his guys have worked. Nowhere near satisfied, and they shouldn't be.
Beamer: Rucker is day to day but a potential redshirt exists and is becoming more and more likely.
Beamer: Health of team is good, Corey Rucker remains out, Dawkins practiced this morning and is getting closer to getting back.
Beamer: Missouri really good on OL, good quarterback and receivers, very good in return game.
Beamer: Missouri a big challenge this week, talented team that's been in every SEC game this season, one possession games, they are much improved on defense, near top in SEC in every category.
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