Cockhornleghorn

And what's the deal with the "Spurrier is an idiot" and "Cheating Gamecocks" tag things? I don't get it.

Welcome to Huskerboard, like a beautiful painting by an idiot savant you must not question it for the only true way to understand it is to sit back and appreciate it for what it is. It will often not sense.

Man the SC fans get butthurt FAST.

The ones that don't understand apparently on our Rivals site where we do a "switched-at-birth" thread for every opponent.

Do the circumstances that made AJ less of a factor in 2011 still exist for the bowl game? And if so, why is there so much talk about him rather than your QB or running game? He just doesn't appear to have been a major component of the offense this year.

 

Is it just because we started talking about him, so he's by default become the focus of these threads? Circumstantial more than anything else?

The factors have lessened - we lost our top OL early in the season so there was a period of adjustment, but the O line has improved late in the season so Connor Shaw has had more time in the pocket. He has also improved as a quarterback. Alshon Jeffery is capable of having a big game if Shaw has time to let the route develop. If this happens then we will move the ball at will.

We really don't need to load the box, because (I can't believe I'm saying this) I think if your backs get past the line, they won't make it past David, Compton, and company. And claiming your ran for over 200 yards on Tennesee? I'm not so sure if I'd be too proud of that, and considering all florida could do was run, you may want to rethink your previous statement.

 

If SoCar scores more than 10, I'd be surprised. AJ will get 4 or 5 catches for 60 yds, you'll run for about 100 yds, and end up with 225 yrds total offense and lose by almost two scores.

 

Where you'll get burned with this line of thinking is when SC puts 5 WR on the line and you have to drop your LB's into coverage to help the safety's. Then you'll see a 5 yard dump pass to a TE on a crossing pattern turn into a 15+ yard gain or a Shaw run on a delayed QB draw go for the same amount due to the backers being pulled off the line. So yeah, you need to load the box.

 

We need to load the box because of your potent air attack? Not sure your reasoning on that.

 

Yeah but aside from AJ, who are your other 4 recievers? Moe, Larry, Curly & Shep? Your recieving corp takes a bit of a header after AJ.

Our problems in the passing game are mostly because of poor pass blocking. We have Ace Sanders, Nick Jones, Justice Cunningham and RB's capable of catching the ball. If you don't get pressure on our QB then we have a potent passing attack. the problem is that most people have gotten pressure on our quarterback.

Hey badgerfan . . . where do you live? How does one become a Wisconsin/South Carolina fan? Strange.

I'm in the Military, don't even try to keep track of where I've lived and universities I've taken classes at...currently I'm in Manhattan.

 

Since you asked though I was born in Madison and raised about an hour and a half east of the Twin Cities to a family of Wisconsin grads so I grew up pulling for the Badgers...more recently my cousin was a walk on WR and is currently a GA. Being a fan of the Badgers is in my blood. I can't really help that.

 

That said I earned my undergrad from USC. It's my Alma Mater and I love the Gamecocks.

 

For the purposes of this board I choose to be badgerfan since this is a Big Ten board and it wouldn't make much sense to name myself "Gamecock who also really likes the Badgers".

 

Where did you live? I lived in Eau Claire and Menomonie during my Wisconsin stint. Now I'm in MN. I liked Wisconsin much more.

Eau Claire...wow small world...I'm from Rice Lake

I live in Eau Claire (sort of), but it's a neighborhood in Columbia.

Bobby Bowden, on Gators OC Charlie Weis taking the Kansas job: "You got to be kidding me. He’s going to be the head coach?"

 

LINK

 

I seriously love Bowden, for quotes alone the guy was great. He's like the college football foghorn leghorn. I'm actually surprised there isn't a dag-nab-bit or gol-dern in there.

Ah sah, ah say, boy, lemme learn ya how to throw that ball.

Gamecock fans will show for bowl games in very large numbers when we end a season on an upswing like we did this year. I've seen us take more than 60,000 fans to a bowl game (Gator Bowl in 1984) and as few as 8,000 (Liberty Bowl in 1987). The location also helps since there is a lot to do in Orlando outside the game events. Obviously, we're not going to take 60,000 fans to this bowl since it only seats 65,000, but I wouldn't be surprised to see 35 or 40,000 there.

So here's the actual synopsis of the Gamecocks:

 

Offense: The Gamecock offense didn't quite flounder like many expected (including myself) once Lattimore went down for the year. He was rushing the ball over 30 times a game. And yes, he's better than Rex, and I think Rex is a great RB. Steven Garcia also was lost for the year (for other reasons, not injury), and had Conner Shaw played against Auburn, the Gamecocks could very well be 11-1, (although Garcia kinda bailed him out against ECU). USC will look to pick up 3-4 yards at least per carry, and then hit you with a deep ball to Alshon. They also like to run the read option, but Conner Shaw is no Taylor Martinez. He's a good runner, but like the Rex to Lattimore comparison above, Shaw is to Martinez. Ace Sanders (Saunders?) and Byrd (can't remember any of the other names) are solid. If you pay too much attention to Alshon, these two can cause major issues. Ellington out of the wildcat doesn't scare me as much as it probably should, because I haven't seen him throw out of it, although I hear he was a QB in high school.

 

Defense: Front 4 is NASTY. The rest of the defense is pretty good, but what makes them a dominant defense is the play of the line. They have a relentless pass rush, but can also sniff out screens and draws. Abdullah on returns is a good way of scoring .

 

Expect a hard fought, physical game. If you don't come ready to play (see Clemson games the last 3 years), they'll make you pay.

 

-kc

 

 

Hope this passes knapp's approval.

 

We're building bridges here in Huskerboard, how 'bout them apples!?!? That's a much better snap shot. I agree, if Shaw would've played against AU, USC would've won, but that wasn't the case and that game is history now. I would only humbly add, that our current RB, Brandon Wilds, was actually the 5th string RB when we started the season. We lost Carson, 2nd string, against ecu, then Miles broke his wrist, at Miss State I believe, and Baker was never that healthy all year. Wilds had several 100 yard rushing games, avg'ing over 5 yards a carry and was amazing... considering he was a True Freshman and that our OL played decent, but not great.

Just remember that London Bridge was falling down at some point. Fraternization with the enemy CAN be grounds for expulsion from Gamecock Nation. You have been duly warned.

Zook is a great recruiter, but he can't coach his way out of a plastic bag. He couldn't win big at Florida, for goodness sakes.

The Capital One Bowl is the most highly publicized bowl game in the nation outside of the BCS games - Don't worry USC fans, you'll be talked about plenty.

Your fans will talk about our t-shirts and bumper stickers, at least.

I'm pleased. Living in Arkansas, it's kind of funny. They're happy about being in the Cotton Bowl because it's close and in the old Southwest Conference it was the goal each season as conference champ. But I've heard a fair amount of fans bitching about it, as well. They remember a lot of games that were cold and raining (remember the Notre Dame Ice Bowl where Montana had to be thawed in the locker room during half-time?). A lot of them wanted a Florida bowl. Trouble is, Arkansas fans (despite their claims to the contrary) don't travel well. They'll go to the Cotton Bowl, and they'll show up for the Sugar Bowl, in numbers, but that's about it. Not much of a draw for a bowl selection committee that's looking for a fan base that will spend a week in the city and spend the money.

I'm sure that's why Arky ended up in the Cotton Bowl and USC ended up in the Capital One Bowl. I would have gone to Dallas, but would have only spent a couple of days there. I'm spending 6 days in Orlando so they got their wish. BTW, I can't believe how cheap hotel rooms are in Orlando right now.

So what is this about the famous "doo doo ice"?? Inquiring minds want to know.

Doo doo ice is a famous myth at Williams-Brice Stadium that gives fountain drinks their...um...a unique flavor. I buy bottled sodas, lol.

Haha I love that Nebraska fans are nearly non-existent in this thread!

The poor Nebraska fans are wondering why a Clemson fan is so wrapped up in the USC bowl game. See what you miss by not having an in-state, inbred arch-rival to deal with? Who is your biggest football rival now, by the way? I always thought it was Oklahoma back in the day.

How many fans do you think you guys will bring to Orlando? I'm expecting us to bring 25-30K.