MarShawn Lloyd’s 169-yard, three-touchdown performance on Saturday caused Buddy Pough to do a double-take. Some of Lloyd’s runs against Charlotte had S.C. State’s head coach comparing him to a former standout NFL running back. “Is that MarShawn Lloyd or is that Marshawn Lynch?” Pough jokingly said to reporters on Monday. “Is that Beast Mode?”
The other Marshawn that Pough referenced was a five-time Pro-Bowler and Super Bowl Champion throughout 12 seasons in the NFL. Lynch is known by his nickname “Beast Mode,” which he earned because of his ability to run through defenders without being fazed by hits. Pough mentioned Lloyd’s viral hurdle on his first touchdown run against Charlotte. He went on to say that he “had a lot of fun” watching film on him and the Gamecocks running backs in preparation for this Saturday’s game.
The other Marshawn that Pough referenced was a five-time Pro-Bowler and Super Bowl Champion throughout 12 seasons in the NFL. Lynch is known by his nickname “Beast Mode,” which he earned because of his ability to run through defenders without being fazed by hits. Pough mentioned Lloyd’s viral hurdle on his first touchdown run against Charlotte. He went on to say that he “had a lot of fun” watching film on him and the Gamecocks running backs in preparation for this Saturday’s game.