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Here comes a BRAND NEW podcast featuring the University of South Carolina's new athletics director, Jeremiah Donati. Get updates on everything happening inside Gamecock Athletics straight from the top! Episode one includes an overview of Donati's first few weeks on campus, what's next on the docket, notes on the Williams-Brice Stadium project, and the latest in the NIL settlement. This is your inside access to the athletics department.
The Gamecocks are headed to Orlando! After just missing out on the College Football Playoff, South Carolina gets picked over other SEC teams for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Jay and Bill preview the New Year's Eve matchup with Illinois and look back at a season where Shane Beamer shattered national expectations.
The hot November rolls on! Shane Beamer has his Gamecocks playing their best football down the stretch, as they host their final home game this weekend against Wofford. Jay and Bill preview senior day, look ahead to Clemson, and talk some playoffs.
Coming off the high of taking down tenth ranked Texas A&M, Shane Beamer's Gamecocks have a road date with a much improved Vanderbilt team. Dawn Staley and Lamont Paris' squad open their seasons, and fall sports head towards the postseason. It's all covered in this week's special 50th edition of The CockTale Hour.
You could argue it's about to be the most wonderful time of the sports year. We're on the doorstep of crossover season as fall sports hit the homestretch and winter sports kick off. Jay and Bill have you covered across the board this week as we preview a matchup with top-10 Texas A&M on the gridiron, postseason hopes for men's and women's soccer, and alumnae night for volleyball. Oh, and basketball starts this week! It's all in this week's edition of The CockTale Hour.
A big stretch of football begins for South Carolina, as October brings huge matchups with a lot of opportunity for Shane Beamer's club. It gets started with Lane Kiffin's Rebels marching into Columbia hoping to keep their playoff hopes alive. We're getting you ready for what should be a fun fall in Carolina, right here on The CockTale Hour!
1-0 and onto SEC play for Shane Beamer and South Carolina. Week one was tighter than most hoped, but a win on the road in Lexington would cure it all, and set the Gamecocks up for a huge home matchup with LSU next week. Let's get this new era of the Southeastern Conference started.
It's Gameday Eve! Who's ready to kick off the 2024 college football season in Columbia? Jay and Bill give us last minute predictions and matchups to watch as the Gamecocks welcome Old Dominion into town. It's (almost) Saturday in South Carolina!
It's back to the court for Tom Mendoza and his Gamecock squad as volleyball gets back in the swing of things. There's no easing into it this year with a challenging non-conference schedule starting up next week, but Coach Mendoza has a veteran team and looks forward to taking the next step and heading back to the NCAA Tournament. We're also gearing up for kickoff in Williams-Brice with just 8 days til gameday!
Original Air Date: 8/23/24
Fresh off their training camp in Myrtle Beach, head men's soccer coach Tony Annan says his club is ready to hit the pitch this fall. Entering his fourth year leading the Gamecocks, Coach Annan sits down with Jay and Bill to share why he's optimistic about the season. The guys also continue their football roster breakdown by taking a look at the linebackers and defensive backs, just two weeks from gameday in Williams-Brice.
Fall means football in more ways that one! The Gamecocks played host to two of the biggest organizations in the sports world when Manchester United and Liverpool matched up under the lights in Williams-Brice. Gamecock Women's Soccer Head Coach Shelley Smith joins the show to talk about the historic friendly in Columbia, and look ahead to her club's 2024 season. We'll also continue our position breakdown on the gridiron as we look at the linemen on both sides of the ball as fall practice continues.
Original Air Date: 8/8/24
It's just about time to wrap up "talkin' season" as football coaches are back home in their offices after SEC Media Days. We have a recap of the events in Dallas last week, and start our positional breakdown with the skill groups on this week's episode of The CockTale Hour!
It might feel like summer just started, but SEC Media Days for the 2024 football season is only a few days away. Jay Philips and Bill Gunter get you ready for the culmination of "talking season" in Dallas, Texas with the new look SEC. South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer will be joined by seniors Luke Doty, Boogie Huntley, and Debo Williams to get things started on Monday morning.
It's only June, but it's already been an extremely busy summer for South Carolina Athletics. It's been the month of new faces as the Gamecocks have hired four new head coaches to lead their respective programs. The combined resumes include multiple national championships, and a pair of coaches making a return to Columbia. On this edition of The CockTale Hour, we'll take a look at the additions of Paul Mainieri, Ashley Chastain, Carol Gwin, and Rob Bradley.
Gamecock baseball has its new head man! Legendary coach, Paul Mainieri, joins the Garnet & Black looking to add to his already decorated career in the SEC. On his first official day on the job, Mainieri sits down with Gamecocks+ to describe his unexpected path to Columbia, why he believes this is a perfect fit, and his expectations for Carolina baseball.
Ashley Chastain, a former University of South Carolina student athlete and graduate assistant, is the Gamecocks' new head softball coach. She comes back home to Carolina after serving as the head coach for the Charlotte 49ers for the last five years, where she led her team to a pair of postseason berths. Welcome Home, Coach Chastain.
Ready for Regionals? Sit down with South Carolina's head baseball coach, Mark Kingston, as we talk about everything on the diamond before the Gamecocks take a trip to Raleigh for the NCAA Tournament.
Spring football is wrapped up after the completion of the Garnet and Black Spring Game last Saturday, the confetti is cleaned up from the women's basketball championship parade, men's basketball is active in the transfer portal, and spring sports are getting ready for the postseason. Busy times are slowing down, but there's still plenty of action. We'll get to it all this week on The CockTale Hour. *** Apologies for the audio hum. It is corrected after 45 seconds.
Champions. Perfection. Revenge Tour. What else can you say? The Gamecocks wrap up the perfect season by taking down Iowa in the National Championship in Cleveland. It's the third title for Dawn Staley and South Carolina, who is showing absolutely zero signs of slowing down anytime soon.
And then there were four! Dawn Staley and the women's basketball team are headed to Cleveland for yet another Final Four appearance as they chase a third national title in 8 years. Jay and Bill talk matchups and what it will take for the Gamecocks to cut down another net. We'll also check-in on baseball, softball, and some spring football while we're at it.
It's back to a familiar place for Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks: the Sweet Sixteen. That makes ten straight years advancing at least into the third round of the NCAA Tournament. Can they make it a third national title in eight years? Jay and Bill also sum up the great second year for Lamont Paris, and recap the huge bounce-back series sweep for Gamecock baseball over Vanderbilt.
It's here! Fill out your brackets, and get ready to call in sick to work. It's time for the NCAA Tournament. The best part? Gamecock fans have two teams to pull for this year as both the men's and women's teams are ready to make a run. Jay Philips and Bill Gunter break down the path to cutting a net, and get you ready for tipoff this week on The CockTale Hour.
Join the South Carolina men's basketball team from their private watch party as they heard their name called for the NCAA Tournament. Voice of the Gamecocks, Derek Scott and Bill Gunter bring you analysis, interviews with your favorite Gamecocks like BJ Mack and Myles Stute, and a preview of the first round matchup against Oregon. Relive the excitement of Selection Sunday and get ready for madness!
Hear from Head Coach Shane Beamer as South Carolina Football's Pro Day takes place in front of NFL scouts from all 32 teams. Coach Beamer touches on what this day means for his former players, the opportunities ahead for his guys, and gives us a peak at the upcoming spring practice schedule.
We’re bringing you a special look at South Carolina Football's Pro Day in a bonus episode of The CockTale Hour! Jay Philips and Bill Gunter bring you the best insights from the gridiron, as former Gamecocks like Spencer Rattler and Xavier Legette get ready for the next level. We're also joined by Head Coach Shane Beamer, Offensive Coordinator Dowell Loggains, and Defensive Coordinator Clayton White who all share their insight as we take in Pro Day 2024.
It's the last week of the regular season, as both men's and women's basketball get into postseason play. Dawn Staley's Gamecocks are already headed for the semifinal round of the SEC Tournament, as Lamont Paris and his club is vying for a top 4 seed themselves. March is here, and it's busy in Columbia!
Back on track on the hardwood and an upcoming clash on the diamond. Jay and Bill recap a 3-0 week for Gamecock basketball with both teams winning in convincing fashion, plus it's baseball's turn for the Palmetto State rivalry this weekend. We have it all covered this week on The CockTale Hour.
Opening Day Weekend is behind us, so let the spring seasons begin. Jay Philips and Bill Gunter recap the first handful of games for Gamecock baseball, discuss the path back to the win column for men's basketball, and chat about how women's basketball rallied to do what they do -- win.
An All-American transfer pickup, Gamecock Softball got themselves an ace in the circle out of the transfer portal. Alana Vawter comes to Columbia after a decorated career at Stanford, but now it's time for a new path at South Carolina. With Bev Smith's team off to a hot start to the 2024 season, let's sit down with the Gamecocks' newest weapon.
Original Air Date: 2/14/24
It's go time in Columbia with postseason brackets colliding with preseason projections. The games are getting bigger for both basketball teams, while spring sports get underway. This week we preview the top 15 matchup with Auburn for Lamont Paris' team, look back at Dawn Staley's convincing win over UConn, discuss softball's hot start, and preview Opening Day for baseball.
It's game week for South Carolina Softball! Head Coach Bev Smith is ready for her 14th season at the helm, with a reloaded roster and her sights set on making a run in the NCAA tournament. Opening Day is this Friday, February 9, and we're sitting down with Coach Smith to get you ready for first pitch here on this episode of Gamecock Talk.
Another fantastic week to be a Gamecock! Huge wins across the board. Men's basketball follows up their win over Kentucky with another top 10 takedown in Tennessee, women's hoops walks out of Baton Rouge with the dub, and men's tennis is off to New York for the ITA Men's Indoor Tennis Championship. We're also now a week away from Opening Day for Bev Smith's softball team. We cover it all this week on the CockTale Hour.
From Scotland to Columbia, South Carolina, to the grass courts at Wimbledon, Connor Thomson's last few years have been quite the ride. Coming fresh off their upset over the number one team in the nation to open the season, Thomson and the Gamecocks are ready to make history. On this episode of Gamecock Talk, hear from Thomson on his wild ride and what he thinks this team -- now ranked #2 in the country -- can achieve.
What a week in Gamecock Athletics! A massive upset over Kentucky for Lamont Paris and his squad, a top 10 showdown for Dawn Staley's team, and a takedown of the number one team in the nation for the men's tennis team. Settle-in for a jam-packed CockTale Hour featuring a interview with star Gamecock tennis player, Connor Thomson.
It might not feel like spring just yet, but we're less than a month away from Opening Day at Founders Park in Columbia. The Gamecocks showed everyone they're back to being a national powerhouse after a 2023 season that ended with heartbreak in the Super Regionals. Now it's time to look forward to 2024 with a returning offensive core, and a pitching staff ready to prove themselves. Hear from Gamecock Baseball Head Coach Mark Kingston as we preview the upcoming season on this episode of Gamecock Talk.
With a week of SEC play now in the rearview mirror, all signs point to a fun next couple of months for both Gamecock basketball teams. This week on The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter we're recapping the first 2 conference games for Dawn Staley and Lamont Paris' squads, and looking ahead to the matchups to come.
Here comes SEC play! Happy New Year, and welcome to a new season as conference play gets started in college basketball. Dawn Staley's team looks poised to dominate again this year, while Lamont Paris and his new-look Gamecocks are ready to continue their hot start and prove they belong.
Originally aired on 12/12/23. It's back on track for Gamecock men's basketball and still perfect for women's hoops as we near the third week of December. This week on The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter, we'll look at both teams' early success and take a deep dive into one of the most electrifying freshmen in college basketball.
Last year didn't end the way Raven and the Gamecocks wanted it to, so this year's team is on a mission. After losing "the freshies" this squad wants to prove they aren't going anywhere. On this episode of Gamecock Talk hear from Raven Johnson on what motivates her, what she loves about this year's team, and what made her fall in love with the game of basketball.
We have a highly anticipated rivalry showdown on the hardwood. It's two undefeated teams colliding in the Palmetto State. Tonight on The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter, we'll get you ready for one of the biggest hardwood matchups in South Carolina-Clemson history. Bill also claims "Tobacco Road" as Dawn Staley's after a 2-0 trip to the Tar Heel State. Plenty of transfer portal talk as well, all on this week's episode of The CockTale Hour!
Originally Aired on 11/30/23. The perfect start to basketball season continues as the men's and women's teams are a combined 11-0. This week on The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter, we'll wrap up football season and look ahead to the offseason, plus take a look at the recent wins on the hardwood. It's all happening right before Dawn Staley's Gamecocks take on the top-25 UNC Tar Heels tonight. Join us!
Originally Aired on 11/21/23. It's rivalry week, and we have a brand new episode of The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter. This week we're recapping a huge SEC win for Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks, looking ahead to the 120th Palmetto Bowl, and breaking down a perfect start to basketball season for both teams. Grab your Gamecock mug, put on the pj's, and join us!
Among many things, Tiffany Mitchell can be considered the first superstar under Dawn Staley for South Carolina women's basketball. She was a key piece in the program's rise to dominance during her time in Columbia, and now her name will forever hang in the rafters in Colonial Life Arena. The three-time All-American and two-time SEC Player of the Year recently had her jersey retired at the Gamecocks first home game this year. On this episode of Gamecock Talk, we take you back through her journey and catch up with her today.
It's Year 2 under Lamont Paris for South Carolina basketball, and the Gamecocks are off to a hot start. As Paris will tell you, it's not by accident. Another big year in the transfer portal and an offseason of hard work gives fans a lot to be excited about. But how'd he get to this point? Paris talks about it all in this episode.
Just a few years ago, Mario Anderson accepted a scholarship to play Division II football. Now he's turning heads in the SEC and making the most of the opportunity. And there's plenty to learn about—and from—his journey.
It's crossover season in college athletics which means we have plenty to talk about! This week's edition of The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter features a recap of the win over Vandy, a preview of the Kentucky matchup, perfect starts for men's and women's basketball, and postseason soccer. And no, we can't explain the shades either.
Mitch Jeter's family doesn't miss a game, and they roll up to Williams-Brice Stadium in numbers. In this episode, hear what it's like to be a kicker at South Carolina, and what family means to the Gamecock specialist.
It's the start of a four-game home stretch to end the season for the Gamecocks, postseason soccer is here, and we're days away from tipoff for men's and women's basketball. It's the best time of the year for sports, and we have everything covered on this week's edition of The CockTale Hour.
The hometown kid, just trying to make his family proud, Boogie Huntley went to high school just down the road. He's living out a dream, but now it's time to reach even higher.
This week, not only are we chatting football, but we're starting our basketball talk with a preview of the upcoming season for the men's and women's teams. Plus, we'll have a tribute to our good friend, Tommy Moody.
Laeticia Amihere has competed on some of the biggest stages in the world. The former South Carolina women's basketball player not only won a national championship for the Gamecocks, but also played on the Canadian national team and was a first-round WNBA Draft pick. But it's her setbacks that have made her who she is.
It's fairly common to hear of players switching positions when they get to college. But to go from high school quarterback to freshman All-American as a defensive back? You don't see that very often. In this episode, hear how DQ Smith is looking to turn his standout freshman season into something even greater.
Fresh off the bye week we'll preview the matchup with the Florida Gators on Saturday, and look back at one of the biggest wins in program history to get you fired up for gameday.
Starting an NCAA program from scratch is not something many people have experience with. But on South Carolina's campus, we happen to know a couple of people who do. On this episode, Boo Major and Moritz Moritz will tell you that building it from the ground up is the ride of a lifetime.
It may be the bye week, but The CockTale Hour never stops. The Gamecocks head into the bye week at 2-3, but there's plenty of ball left to play in the 2023 season. Jay Philips and Bill Gunter talk about the first 5 games of the season, the bright spots, and where the team can improve over the second half of the year.
Trey Knox was a big addition to the tight end room in the offseason. What does he bring to the Gamecock offense?
In an all-new episode of The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter we take a look back at the big win over Mississippi State, and get you ready for the trip to Knoxville for the showdown with the Vols. Fill your glass, get comfy, and join us for the CockTale Hour.
He may be in his first year as the offensive line coach at South Carolina, but Lonnie Teasley has been around the program for a couple of years, and he's been around football a lot longer. In this episode, hear about his journey and why coaching nearly every position on the field has been a huge key to his success.
We’ve got an all-new episode of The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter as the Gamecocks continue SEC play, back in Willy-B this weekend. We'll take a look at the trip to Athens, and get you ready for the next Bulldogs to roll into Columbia. Fill your glass, get comfy, and join us for The CockTale Hour!
Senior forward Cat Barry is a marked woman. She earned first-team All-SEC honors last year, and led the South Carolina women's soccer team with 10 goals and seven assists as the Gamecocks won the SEC Tournament and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Opponents will be doing their best to put the clamps on her in 2023, but she still has big goals for this season and beyond.
Tune in to an all-new episode of The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter for a recap of South Carolina’s dominating home opener and stick around for an in-depth breakdown of the Gamecocks’ upcoming marquee clash against Georgia on Saturday afternoon. Fill your glass, get comfy, and join us on The CockTale Hour.
You know him as a standout player for the Gamecocks under Steve Spurrier, but now he's back, looking to bring some of that success along with him. Travian Robertson joins us on this episode of Gamecock Talk to tell us why coming home has been a dream come true.
Welcome back to Willy-B! It's time for the home opener, and we're getting you ready on the ALL NEW Gamecock Football show -- The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter. This week the guys are recapping the season opener against UNC, and looking ahead to the home showdown with Furman. Week 1 might not have gone as planned, but there's still an entire season to look forward to, and plenty of positives to take away from last Saturday. Let's get ready for the return to Williams-Brice under the lights.
If you've seen any trick plays over the past couple years while watching a Carolina football game, you've come across Tonka Hemingway more than once. He's made a name for himself with his versatility in key moments. Now, the senior is ready for a breakout year as a force on the defensive line.
Here we go! Buckle the chinstraps, it's game week! Welcome in to The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter as we get you ready for the highly anticipated week one matchup between the Gamecocks and Tar Heels. New coordinators, top quarterbacks, College Gameday. It doesn't get much bigger to start the season. This week the guys break down the keys to the game, head into the film room with coach Clayton White, and take a look back at the best games in this interstate rivalry series.
Spencer Rattler has emerged as one of the top quarterbacks in the SEC, and is ready to lead the Gamecocks to great things in 2023. In this episode, go inside the mind of the South Carolina signal caller ahead of the start of the season.
After talking about the offense in episode one, Jay and Bill turn their attention to the defense this week. It's year three for Clayton White as defensive coordinator, and he'll have to replace a few keys pieces this fall. In this edition of The CockTale Hour, hear from some of the young stars he'll lean on to have a huge impact including DQ Smith and Nick Emmanwori.
All new this fall, join us every week for The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter, a brand new show bringing you in-depth analysis, exclusive player interviews, and more premium content. In the inaugural episode, Jay and Bill get us ready for the 2023 season by taking a look at the offense. A new offensive coordinator, a few new weapons, and a couple key returners. It all adds up to a highly anticipated year three for Head Coach Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks. Welcome to The CockTale Hour.
Khadijah Sessions was a big part of the steady rise of the Gamecocks' women's basketball program. As a point guard, she guided South Carolina to three SEC regular-season titles and a Final Four. Now, she's beginning her journey as an assistant coach for the Gamecocks. This is her story.
Think you know everything about South Carolina's Dakereon Joyner? Think again. He's in his sixth year with the Gamecocks, and he'll again have multiple roles on and off the field. This is his story.
Juice Wells was South Carolina's leading receiver last year and earned First-Team All-SEC honors. How has he turned into such a dependable part of the Gamecock offense? And what does he have planned for an encore?
Curtis Frye has seen almost everything in his 27-year career at South Carolina. The recently retired Gamecock track and field coach thrived on being an underdog throughout his career. This is how he did it.
In the latest episode of Gamecock Talk, we sit down with the guy who's helped develop Spencer Rattler into the QB he is today–his coach and quarterback guru, Mike Giovando. How has Rattler gotten to where he is today, and how can he get even better?
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South Carolina and Shane Beamer have quickly become one of the best stories in college football. From 2-8 in 2020 to wins over Tennessee and Clemson, and back-to-back bowl trips in his first two seasons, how has Beamer done it? ESPN's Chris Low knows Beamer and the program well, and takes you through how it's all happened.
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Former South Carolina football coach Steve Spurrier is impressed by what he's seeing from Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks. He joins Gamecock Talk to share his thoughts on this year's team and take a trip down memory lane.
Gamecock safety Nick Emmanwori surprised the nation by leading South Carolina in tackles in his first year on campus, earning Freshman All-American honors in the process. What was it like to get thrown into the fire? What does being a leader look like? And what does he have planned for an encore?
As far as college punters go, Kai Kroeger is one of the more recognizable ones in the country. But what goes into being a punter? And how does he handle trick plays or having to make a tackle?
The Gamecocks are in a Super Regional, and D1Baseball's Aaron Fitt joins the show to talk about how the team turned its season around and is on a roll with a trip to Omaha on the line.
Grayson Greiner got to do something not a lot of people do in life: live out not one, but two dreams—playing for his hometown Gamecocks, and making it to the big leagues. This is how he did it.
Silan Ayyildiz is a long way from home in Columbia, South Carolina. But her journey has been one that's driven by wanting to be the best. And she's well on her way.
Tyler Johnson was a guy who found himself in the zone on many occasions for the Gamecock baseball team. How'd he do it? Find out in this latest edition of Gamecock Talk.
Donnie Gobourne wasn't originally a pitcher. It's hard to imagine, considering how dominant she's been in 2023. This is how she went from playing shortstop to pitching, and ending with First-Team All-SEC honors.
He was a Golden Spikes Award winner and inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame. And now, Kip Bouknight's jersey has been retired by Gamecock baseball. He's a legend. And this is his story.
What's it like to be a Gamecock baseball hero? One that's known as much as anything for beating Clemson? We find out in this week's episode of Gamecock Talk with Andrew Eyster.
Beach volleyball might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to South Carolina athletics. But for Moritz Moritz, who built the program from scratch, it means everything. So how'd he do it?
She's just a sophomore, but Hannah Darling has already emerged as one of the best in women's college golf. She earned First-Team All-America honors as a freshman, is a two-time Curtis Cup participant and just competed in the Augusta National Women's Amateur for the second time. She's an emerging star, and in this episode of Gamecock Talk, we tell her story.
In the latest episode of Gamecock Talk, we sit down with the guy who's helped developed Spencer Rattler into the QB he is today–his coach and quarterback guru, Mike Giovando. How has Rattler gotten to where he is today, and how can he get even better?
The bracket is set, and the South Carolina women's basketball team is the No. 1 overall seed. ESPN's Debbie Antonelli joins the podcast to break down Dawn Staley's team and why they can repeat as national champs.
In 2017, South Carolina made a storybook run to the Final Four, knocking off the likes of Marquette, Duke, Baylor and Florida to make it there. A big puzzle piece for the Gamecocks? Duane Notice. This is the story of how he turned things around and helped SC reach new heights. FIND US ONLINE:
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Zia Cooke is someone who's been a big part of South Carolina's success the past four years. How good has she been? So good that they named a street after her in her hometown. How'd she get to this point, and what does the future hold for her? It's all in this edition of Gamecock Talk.
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As Mark Kingston enters Year 6 at South Carolina, he joins the show to preview the 2023 season as the Gamecocks look to bounce back from last year.
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The 2022 college baseball season didn't go the way South Carolina would have hoped. But there's optimism that it might have just been a blip on the radar. In this episode of Gamecock Talk, host Derek Scott is joined by D1Baseball's Mike Rooney to break down how this year could be a bounce-back season.
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Mike Rooney is a writer for D1Baseball and has been a part of the college baseball landscape for his entire career. Rooney played at Notre Dame and coached at Arizona State, and has been part of the ESPN broadcast team since 2009.
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South Carolina's Aliyah Boston is the reigning national player of the year and a national champion. But how did she get to this point of being this good? In this episode, we go inside the story of how she became such a force with her high school coach, Sherry Levin.
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Sherry Levin is in her 14th season as head coach at Worcester Academy in Massachusetts, where she coached Aliyah Boston to three Gatorade Player of the Year honors. She is the all-time leading scorer at Holy Cross.
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South Carolina and Shane Beamer have quickly become one of the best stories in college football. From 2-8 in 2020 to wins over Tennessee and Clemson, and back-to-back bowl trips in his first two seasons, how has Beamer done it? ESPN's Chris Low knows Beamer and the program well, and takes you through how it's all happened.
ESPN's Taylor Zarzour is on the call for South Carolina's Gator Bowl matchup vs. Notre Dame, and he joins host Derek Scott to preview the matchup and explain why he's been so impressed with Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks.
Patrick DiMarco has had a journey that most could only dream of. How did the former Gamecock fullback end up carving out a niche for himself in the NFL for a decade? This is his story, filled with anecdotes you don't want to miss.
Get to know South Carolina basketball newcomers Daniel Hankins-Sanford and Hayden Brown in this episode of Gamecock Talk.
Former South Carolina football coach Steve Spurrier is impressed by what he's seeing from Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks. He joins Gamecock Talk to share his thoughts on this year's team and take a trip down memory lane.
Get to know the new members of the Gamecock Men's Basketball team through our "Know the Newbies" series. GG Jackson, the number one player in his original recruiting class, has already made a name for himself before his first collegiate game. GG explains his recruiting process from the decision to reclassify to committing to the Gamecocks. Hear about his personal life off the court, and what he expects from his freshman year in college.
Get to know Spencer Rattler, the quarterback who helped engineer the monumental upset of Tennessee, in this week's episode of Gamecock Talk.
South Carolina native Corey Miller had a standout career with the Gamecocks and in the NFL. But life wasn't always easy for him. How did his faith turn his life around? This is his story.
Sindarius Thornwell was part of one of the best teams in South Carolina history. Relive the journey to the Final Four through his eyes, as he takes you through his personal journey and story.
Todd Ellis is a South Carolina and SEC legend. In the debut episode of Gamecock Talk, go inside his story and learn what made him one of the greats.
The official podcast of South Carolina Athletics. Gamecock Talk brings you the greatest South Carolina stories and exclusive interviews with Gamecocks past and present. Relive the biggest moments, get inside access and more, all in a way you've never heard before. All coming soon.