Gamecocks land Shrine Bowl MVP Brunson
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TJ Brunson
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Richland Northeast LB TJ Brunson 6'1" 220lbs Monday morning announced a commitment to USC a day after taking his official visit with the Gamecocks. Brunson, a former Louisville commitment, also considered offers from Maryland and Virginia Tech.
“I’ve often heard that it isn’t a four year decision but a forty year decision, and after much thought and prayer, I’d like to make the announcement that I’ll be attending the University of South Carolina,” is what Brunson wrote on Twitter in revealing his decision.
Brunson overcame a serious hip injury during his junior season to become of the state’s top defensive players in 2015. He had 140 tackles to help lead the Cavaliers to the 3A playoffs. He also earned Defensive MVP honors for South Carolina in the Shrine Bowl leading the Sandlappers with 13 tackles and a sack.
“I never doubted myself and at the end of the day, when you hear people say you’re not going to be back at the level you were, it lit a fire and made me want to play harder.”
Brunson was the first prospect Will Muschamp visited in person after taking the job at USC in December. Brunson said he enjoyed his official visit over the weekend and was made to feel at home by the players and coaches.
“They want the best for you on and off the field,” Brunson said. “I expect to be coached hard and at the end of the day that’s going to bring in more wins. I wanted to go to a school where I feel wanted and have a great relationships with all the coaches and the players.”
Brunson also got an idea of how Muschamp and defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson see him fitting in with the defense.
“They said I’d be playing the equivalent to what Antonio Morrison played,” Brunson said of Florida’s All-SEC linebacker who had over 100 tackles this season and was the defensive leader for the Gators. “That’s one of the things Coach Muschamp said to me. They feel like I can be one of the guys in the 2016 class to be the leader and be one of those guys to get the others to rally around and play fast.”
Brunson gives the Gamecocks 21 newcomers for the 2016 football roster.
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Richland Northeast LB TJ Brunson 6'1" 220lbs Monday morning announced a commitment to USC a day after taking his official visit with the Gamecocks. Brunson, a former Louisville commitment, also considered offers from Maryland and Virginia Tech.
“I’ve often heard that it isn’t a four year decision but a forty year decision, and after much thought and prayer, I’d like to make the announcement that I’ll be attending the University of South Carolina,” is what Brunson wrote on Twitter in revealing his decision.
Brunson overcame a serious hip injury during his junior season to become of the state’s top defensive players in 2015. He had 140 tackles to help lead the Cavaliers to the 3A playoffs. He also earned Defensive MVP honors for South Carolina in the Shrine Bowl leading the Sandlappers with 13 tackles and a sack.
“I never doubted myself and at the end of the day, when you hear people say you’re not going to be back at the level you were, it lit a fire and made me want to play harder.”
Brunson was the first prospect Will Muschamp visited in person after taking the job at USC in December. Brunson said he enjoyed his official visit over the weekend and was made to feel at home by the players and coaches.
“They want the best for you on and off the field,” Brunson said. “I expect to be coached hard and at the end of the day that’s going to bring in more wins. I wanted to go to a school where I feel wanted and have a great relationships with all the coaches and the players.”
Brunson also got an idea of how Muschamp and defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson see him fitting in with the defense.
“They said I’d be playing the equivalent to what Antonio Morrison played,” Brunson said of Florida’s All-SEC linebacker who had over 100 tackles this season and was the defensive leader for the Gators. “That’s one of the things Coach Muschamp said to me. They feel like I can be one of the guys in the 2016 class to be the leader and be one of those guys to get the others to rally around and play fast.”
Brunson gives the Gamecocks 21 newcomers for the 2016 football roster.
