I’ll be honest guys and gals, I’m not sure what to expect. The Gamecocks had their moments in a Week 1 win over Georgia State. The punt block touchdowns were inspiring. The defense swarmed a Panthers offense that was among the best in the nation running the ball a year ago.
The Gamecock's offensive line was also a mess once again. So what South Carolina team are we going to get on Saturday? We’ll see.
“We’ve got to coach better and play better this week in all three phases,” Beamer said. “There’s no doubt about it.” Quarterback Spencer Rattler was solid enough in his debut, finishing 23 of 37 for 227 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. He also flashed the poise and precision that made him a Heisman front-runner entering last year with his ability to make something out of nothing in scramble drill situations.
Back to the offensive line, South Carolina may well have a problem on its hands. No matter how many times we heard the group was headed for an improved 2022 campaign, last Saturday sure looked like the offensive line that was among the worst in the SEC a year ago.
“Everybody has got to look at themselves not just the offensive line the whole 11 on the field and see what they can get better on,” center Eric Douglas said on Tuesday. “Just (got to) improve each week.” Whether South Carolina sorts out its offensive line issues or not, the Gamecock's defense is in for a big test
“Matchup-wise, I think our DBs love challenges,” Gamecock defensive coordinator Clayton White said in reference to Haselwood. “And I’m pretty sure I know they (Arkansas) do as well.” South Carolina technically has a three-game winning streak in this series dating back to 2012. However, the Gamecocks and Razorbacks have only played once since 2013. More pressing, the winner of this game has scored at least 33 points in the last eight games. South Carolina dating back to 2017 has scored only scored 33 or more points in eight of 40 SEC games over that span. I don’t think it’s crazy to imagine Gamecocks pulling an upset here. Until the offensive line figures something out, however, there’s no way the Gamecocks are scoring that many points in an SEC game. But through my Garnet glasses, they will today.
My prediction Stands: South Carolina 28 Arkansas 24,
The Gamecock's offensive line was also a mess once again. So what South Carolina team are we going to get on Saturday? We’ll see.
“We’ve got to coach better and play better this week in all three phases,” Beamer said. “There’s no doubt about it.” Quarterback Spencer Rattler was solid enough in his debut, finishing 23 of 37 for 227 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. He also flashed the poise and precision that made him a Heisman front-runner entering last year with his ability to make something out of nothing in scramble drill situations.
Back to the offensive line, South Carolina may well have a problem on its hands. No matter how many times we heard the group was headed for an improved 2022 campaign, last Saturday sure looked like the offensive line that was among the worst in the SEC a year ago.
“Everybody has got to look at themselves not just the offensive line the whole 11 on the field and see what they can get better on,” center Eric Douglas said on Tuesday. “Just (got to) improve each week.” Whether South Carolina sorts out its offensive line issues or not, the Gamecock's defense is in for a big test
“Matchup-wise, I think our DBs love challenges,” Gamecock defensive coordinator Clayton White said in reference to Haselwood. “And I’m pretty sure I know they (Arkansas) do as well.” South Carolina technically has a three-game winning streak in this series dating back to 2012. However, the Gamecocks and Razorbacks have only played once since 2013. More pressing, the winner of this game has scored at least 33 points in the last eight games. South Carolina dating back to 2017 has scored only scored 33 or more points in eight of 40 SEC games over that span. I don’t think it’s crazy to imagine Gamecocks pulling an upset here. Until the offensive line figures something out, however, there’s no way the Gamecocks are scoring that many points in an SEC game. But through my Garnet glasses, they will today.
My prediction Stands: South Carolina 28 Arkansas 24,
