Spencer Rattler offers a first look
March 15, 2022South Carolina opened spring practice Tuesday, offering the first look albeit in limited spells at the ballyhooed former Oklahoma quarterback expected to raise the ceiling for the Gamecocks in 2022. Rattler comes to South Carolina as one of the more sought-after transfers in recent memory. He spurned offers from just about every school in the country to play for Beamer and offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield.
Rattler ran through red zone work connecting early and often with Bell in addition to a handful of individual drills and practice with ball security. The sample size was small. Really, it’s hard to glean too much from 20 minutes of practice in shorts and T-shirts. But there were visible signs of what Rattler can bring to the South Carolina offense this fall. Rattler’s passes zipped with forceful speed and torque. His spirals were tight. His accuracy was pinpoint.
The hope is Rattler can alter that trajectory. The former Sooners signal-caller completed more than 70% of his passes during his OU career. He also threw nearly four touchdowns for every one interception and compiled over 4,500 yards through the air in 23 games.
Beamer has praised Rattler for his work in the offseason. He’s integrated himself quickly with teammates and has balanced that process with the natural leadership role required of a Power Five starting quarterback.
Tuesday was about seeing what’s been echoed all offseason: Rattler can change the ceiling on South Carolina’s season.
