SDS Crystal Ball: Predicting every game for South Carolina football in 2019
August 16, 2019
Will Muschamp.
What was your initial reaction to seeing his name?
Was it, “Will Muschamp, who stepped in after Steve Spurrier and cleaned up a mess.” Or maybe your reaction was, “Will Muschamp, who lost 10 consecutive games to Top 25 teams.”
To be honest, my reaction is both. That’s part of the problem.
In the same way that Gus Malzahn had a massive divide among his own fan base, it appears that Muschamp is nearing or at that point himself, albeit for different reasons. Those on the negative side believe Muschamp should be on the hot seat, and others (like myself) are willing to be a bit more patient given what he inherited.
As Muschamp enters Year 4 in Columbia, he does so amidst unique circumstances. Rival Clemson looks stronger than ever, the SEC East conversation is no longer on the Gamecocks as a sleeper contender like it was last year and the schedule couldn’t be more difficult.
So let’s discuss that.
2018 record: 7-6 (4-4), T-4th in SEC East / 2019 projection: 5-7 (2-6, 6th in SEC East) (VIEW FULL ARTICLE)
August 16, 2019
Will Muschamp.
What was your initial reaction to seeing his name?
Was it, “Will Muschamp, who stepped in after Steve Spurrier and cleaned up a mess.” Or maybe your reaction was, “Will Muschamp, who lost 10 consecutive games to Top 25 teams.”
To be honest, my reaction is both. That’s part of the problem.
In the same way that Gus Malzahn had a massive divide among his own fan base, it appears that Muschamp is nearing or at that point himself, albeit for different reasons. Those on the negative side believe Muschamp should be on the hot seat, and others (like myself) are willing to be a bit more patient given what he inherited.
As Muschamp enters Year 4 in Columbia, he does so amidst unique circumstances. Rival Clemson looks stronger than ever, the SEC East conversation is no longer on the Gamecocks as a sleeper contender like it was last year and the schedule couldn’t be more difficult.
So let’s discuss that.
2018 record: 7-6 (4-4), T-4th in SEC East / 2019 projection: 5-7 (2-6, 6th in SEC East) (VIEW FULL ARTICLE)