SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS
HOME STATE TALENT: “B” – So far this year, South Carolina has 14 commitments and a highly rated class, yet only one commitment is from South Carolina. That’s a bit misleading, as last year 9 of the 21 recruits hailed from the Palmetto State. Still, like several other SEC schools, the Gamecocks can’t compete with just in-state talent. It must reach into Georgia, Florida and North Carolina to complete its class. South Carolina isn’t a bad state for recruiting, but it’s not one of the elite states, either–plus it shares territory with Clemson, a program that routinely produces strong classes.
RECENT SUCCESS: “A” – This is the most productive stretch in South Carolina football history. The program made it to its first SEC Championship game in 2010 and has been flirting with it every year since, while also producing numerous NFL Draft picks. Both the on field success and draft success have brought a lot of positive attention to the program, and the recruits have noticed. The class is rated No. 6 in the nation right now, proving the point.
FAN EXPECTATIONS: “A” – Gamecocks fans aren’t spoiled. They’ve been through some tough years in the past and they are enjoying this recent run under Steve Spurrier. South Carolina can feed off of this energy, as 80,000 fans will pack the house for big games. This is becoming–if it isn’t already–a signature SEC program, and that’s sexy to recruits.
COACHING STABILITY: “A” – Steve Spurrier isn’t going anywhere until he feels like it, and his swagger is something recruits pick up on. Once again, another strong point for the Gamecocks when it comes to recruiting–it doesn’t appear anything is going to change any time soon.
SUM IT UP: The Gamecocks can’t win with in-state talent alone, but that hasn’t hurt the program’s recruiting exploits at all. The program’s reputation of producing some of country’s top defensive line talent has made it a destination point. It seems like the Gamecocks are always in the discussion for the best D-linemen in the nation. That’s huge, folks. This is a very good situation for recruiting.
Link: http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/recruiting/sec-best-situation-for-recruiting-success-south-carolina/
HOME STATE TALENT: “B” – So far this year, South Carolina has 14 commitments and a highly rated class, yet only one commitment is from South Carolina. That’s a bit misleading, as last year 9 of the 21 recruits hailed from the Palmetto State. Still, like several other SEC schools, the Gamecocks can’t compete with just in-state talent. It must reach into Georgia, Florida and North Carolina to complete its class. South Carolina isn’t a bad state for recruiting, but it’s not one of the elite states, either–plus it shares territory with Clemson, a program that routinely produces strong classes.
RECENT SUCCESS: “A” – This is the most productive stretch in South Carolina football history. The program made it to its first SEC Championship game in 2010 and has been flirting with it every year since, while also producing numerous NFL Draft picks. Both the on field success and draft success have brought a lot of positive attention to the program, and the recruits have noticed. The class is rated No. 6 in the nation right now, proving the point.
FAN EXPECTATIONS: “A” – Gamecocks fans aren’t spoiled. They’ve been through some tough years in the past and they are enjoying this recent run under Steve Spurrier. South Carolina can feed off of this energy, as 80,000 fans will pack the house for big games. This is becoming–if it isn’t already–a signature SEC program, and that’s sexy to recruits.
COACHING STABILITY: “A” – Steve Spurrier isn’t going anywhere until he feels like it, and his swagger is something recruits pick up on. Once again, another strong point for the Gamecocks when it comes to recruiting–it doesn’t appear anything is going to change any time soon.
SUM IT UP: The Gamecocks can’t win with in-state talent alone, but that hasn’t hurt the program’s recruiting exploits at all. The program’s reputation of producing some of country’s top defensive line talent has made it a destination point. It seems like the Gamecocks are always in the discussion for the best D-linemen in the nation. That’s huge, folks. This is a very good situation for recruiting.
Link: http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/recruiting/sec-best-situation-for-recruiting-success-south-carolina/
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