Head coach Steve Spurrier was able to do it again.
The guy who apparently had lost his coaching magic was able to lead the South Carolina Gamecocks to double-digit victories for the second year in a row and first time in school history.
Thanks to defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward and superb athleticism on defense, South Carolina was ranked fourth in the SEC on that side of the ball. Quarterback coach G.A. Mangus really helped turn Connor Shaw into a solid signal-caller that improved greatly in his second year as a starter.
The team also had to overcome another injury to running back Marcus Lattimore. Running back coach Everette Sands was able to go with a running back by committee that helped produce over 100 yards on the ground in each of the last four games.
With so many terrific coaching staffs in this conference, South Carolina may often get overlooked. However, you can't deny the success the Gamecocks were able to put together this season.
Grade: B
The guy who apparently had lost his coaching magic was able to lead the South Carolina Gamecocks to double-digit victories for the second year in a row and first time in school history.
Thanks to defensive coordinator Lorenzo Ward and superb athleticism on defense, South Carolina was ranked fourth in the SEC on that side of the ball. Quarterback coach G.A. Mangus really helped turn Connor Shaw into a solid signal-caller that improved greatly in his second year as a starter.
The team also had to overcome another injury to running back Marcus Lattimore. Running back coach Everette Sands was able to go with a running back by committee that helped produce over 100 yards on the ground in each of the last four games.
With so many terrific coaching staffs in this conference, South Carolina may often get overlooked. However, you can't deny the success the Gamecocks were able to put together this season.
Grade: B
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