Roper’s work with Carolina QBs and Class of 2018 evaluations
April 11, 2017
“You’re wanting a guy that loves the game and loves the process of the game, doesn’t just love Saturday, but loves being a quarterback that would rather come over and watch tape on a Thursday night than go hang out with his friends,” offensive coordinator Kurt Roper said.
Between starting QB Jake Bentley’s on-field production and the noticeable improvement of backup Michael Scarnecchia, it’s clear Roper knows how to coach ’em up — but he also knows how to recruit ’em.
The Gamecocks offensive coordinator has been on a hot streak with his evaluations as of late — with Class of 2018 quarterbacks Chase Wolf and Tyler Shough both receiving more Power 5 offers following the Gamecocks’ interest.
While Wolf and Shough have been hogging the headlines as of late, there’s yet another 2018 quarterback that Roper and the coaching staff have their eye on …
QB target heads to Tuscaloosa
One of the Gamecocks’ top quarterback targets for 2018 is taking a scheduled visit to Alabama.
With former quarterbacks Lorenzo Nunez and Brandon McIlwain both departing the program, Dakereon Joyner has become a major priority for the Gamecocks.
April 11, 2017
“You’re wanting a guy that loves the game and loves the process of the game, doesn’t just love Saturday, but loves being a quarterback that would rather come over and watch tape on a Thursday night than go hang out with his friends,” offensive coordinator Kurt Roper said.
Between starting QB Jake Bentley’s on-field production and the noticeable improvement of backup Michael Scarnecchia, it’s clear Roper knows how to coach ’em up — but he also knows how to recruit ’em.
The Gamecocks offensive coordinator has been on a hot streak with his evaluations as of late — with Class of 2018 quarterbacks Chase Wolf and Tyler Shough both receiving more Power 5 offers following the Gamecocks’ interest.
While Wolf and Shough have been hogging the headlines as of late, there’s yet another 2018 quarterback that Roper and the coaching staff have their eye on …
QB target heads to Tuscaloosa

One of the Gamecocks’ top quarterback targets for 2018 is taking a scheduled visit to Alabama.
With former quarterbacks Lorenzo Nunez and Brandon McIlwain both departing the program, Dakereon Joyner has become a major priority for the Gamecocks.