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Charleston‘s only LIVE and interactive daily digital sports show with Jamie Bradford & Darren Goldwater is reinventing the Lowcountry sports talk arena. Accomplished play by play announcer Darren Goldwater teams with former ESPN Radio host Jamie Bradford to present a local show that will have you talking. Weekdays 12p-2p.
The guys open the show discussing two recent baseball brawls, some college baseball news and recent college football rules changes.
Raphael Esparza of DocSports and MyBookie then joins for the weekend's best bets for the Fury/White fight, NFL Draft and NBA playoffs.
The Voice of the Gamecocks Derek Scott rounds it out with the guys discussing Carolina baseball's weekend series at Auburn and their postseason hopes.
The guys open the show with some light-hearted conversation, like discussing Mike Tyson punching someone on a plane, then into Jay Wright's sudden retirement from Villanova. Following the opening segment, three straight guests:
- Golf analyst Scott Glaze discusses Jordan Spieth's win at the RBC and recaps The Masters
- Collyn Taylor of Gamecock Central dishes on the latest from Carolina baseball and football
- Baseball Insider Cory McCartney takes us through the Braves 6-8 start and the first few weeks in MLB
It took DG three days, but he finally made it back from LA.
The guys recap the weekend of Gamecocks athletics, look at the college baseball landscape and Carolina's path to the NCAA Tournament and some MLB notes.
Then into our weekly segment on all things Carolina (and much more) with JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur. Topics include but not limited to:
- Spring Game thoughts
- The OL and QB rooms
- Defensive line
- Overall defensive performance
- Beamer's comfort level
Heavy focus on the South Carolina spring game with the guys having off through Easter Weekend.
- Patrick Davis joins to discuss his pre-Spring Game concert and the Gamecocks team
- JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur, hangs out for his usual Wednesday chat discussing what can be learned from the spring game, individuals to watch, under the radar players, assistant coaches and more
The guys have plenty to discuss throughout the episode including Scheffler's masterful performance at The Masters, possibly Tiger Woods' best ever accomplishment, Dabo Swinney's comments, Gamecocks spring game storylines and MBB coaching staff and even some college and MLB notes.
Featuring: Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier and Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast.
The guys wrap up the week in typical Friday style mixed with lengthy coverage of The Masters. Featured today:
- The Voice of the Gamecocks, Derek Scott discussing the weekend series with Georgia and Lamont Paris tabbing Carey Rich as an off-court assistant
- The weekend's best bets, heavily focused on The Masters and MLB with professional sports handicapper Raphael Esparza
- Live conversation surrounding The Masters with our analyst, Scott Glaze, head professional at The Links at Stono Ferry
What a day! The Masters tees off with Tiger Woods in the field while MLB Opening Day shares the spotlight.
The guys talk with MLB and Braves Insider Cory McCartney to preview the 2022 MLB season, Atlanta, the NL East and the scope of both leagues.
Our golf analysts Scott Glaze and Meredith Taylor then join to take us around the grounds of Augusta National as players start to heat up late in the morning wave.
The guys open the show discussing The Masters, Tiger Woods chances and others to keep an eye on plus a quick look ahead to MLB Opening Day tomorrow and a whiparound of college baseball news.
Then into our weekly conversation on all things Carolina (and much more) with JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur. The conversation in this episode centers around the football team as it prepares for next Saturday's spring game, the BoT and basketball programs.
The guys jump right into the two major news stories of the day, Kansas with the largest National Title game comeback in the history of college basketball and Tiger Woods officially announcing his plans to tee it up at The Masters.
Free agent basketball coach and former Gamecocks assistant John Reynolds then joins the guys to discuss his time at the Final Four and the coaches convention, plus some general hoops talk about the weekend and beyond.
Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast, rounds out the show putting some historical and future perspective on the South Carolina women's National Championship
Extensive coverage of the South Carolina women's basketball National Championship, tonight's men's Championship, the Duke/North Carolina Final Four matchup and Tiger's potential return to The Masters.
Featuring: Mike Uva of Gamecock Central, still live from Minneapolis, and Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier, en route to The Masters
A show dedicated to the Men's and Women's Final Four as the Gamecocks shoot for another Women's title and UNC/Duke headlines the Men's side.
Featuring: A conversation with The Citadel head basketball coach Ed Conroy live from New Orleans. Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast with a deep dive on the Women's side and a bettor's guide to both tournaments with professional handicapper Raphael Esparza
The guys open the show discussing the possibility Tiger Woods may play in the Masters then into a couple long form conversations
College of Charleston baseball coach Chad Holbrook joins to discuss the Cougars, the CAA and how the Transfer Portal has impacted college baseball.
Followed by our weekly conversation with JC Shurburtt of The Big Spur, the majority of which is spent discussing the current issues with the USC Board of Trustees.
The guys lead off the show discussing the Final Four and the story book Duke/UNC matchup, plus a conversation about the Gamecocks women's team returning to the Final Four for the second straight year.
Collyn Taylor of Gamecock Central joins to discuss Gamecocks hoops and the baseball team's series win over Vanderbilt.
Wingin' It With Wingo with Carolina assistant baseball coach Scott Wingo follows that conversation and dives deeper into USC's takedown of #4 Vanderbilt.
The show wraps with a conversation with Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier on Gamecocks hoops, Spring Training and more.
The episode title says it all here. A deep dive with JC Shurburtt of The Big Spur on the entire interview process for the South Carolina men's basketball job. Topics include but not limited to:
- How close was Sean Miller
- Was McMahon or Gates really in play
- What happened with Bob Richey pulling out
- Was Paris the best fit after getting down the list
Plus, college baseball talk as the Gamecocks fall at The Citadel and Coastal Carolina tops Clemson
Full reaction throughout the episode on the Gamecocks impending hiring of Lamont Paris as their next head men's basketball coach and the process that led to the decision.
Featuring:
- Chattanooga beat reporter Gene Henley on who Paris is as a person, as a coach, as a program builder and a recruiter.
- Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast
The Gamecocks swing big on Sean Miller but miss out, leaving their head coaching search still on going. The guys discuss the search, the candidates the current updates and a potential timeline
Plus, the NCAA Tournament enters the Sweet 16 with a record-tying four double digit seeds still alive, Carolina baseball, some MLB and NFL notes
Featuring a conversation with Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier and Wingin' It With Wingo, with South Carolina baseball assistant Scott Wingo
March Madness and a coaching search ramp up our usual Friday fun around here.
Episode features latest intel on the Gamecocks pursuit of Sean Miller for their head coaching vacancy, recaps of Thursday's NCAA Tournament action and betting previews of today's and Saturday's action.
Plus, a wide ranging hoops discussion with free agent basketball coach John Reynolds (formerly on Carolina's staff), a baseball chat with the voice of the Gamecocks, Derek Scott and our best bets segment with professional handicapper Raphael Esparza
A March Madness special edition:
The guys whip around every game on tap today with thoughts, picks and a betting perspective.
Plus, the Gamecocks coaching search is heating up. John Whittle of The Big Spur stops by for the latest.
Plenty of continued conversation about the South Carolina men's basketball job in this episode which features an extended visit from JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur
- What type of job is USC
- What candidates are being considered
- Names that may not be on the public list
- Impact on the current players and recruits
Plus, college baseball recaps, March Madness, the NFL and more
Frank Martin's 10 year run as the head coach of the South Carolina men's basketball team came to an end yesterday. This episode features an extensive look at the program, the firing and what could be next for the Gamecocks.
Plus, a conversation with college basketball analyst Debbie Antonelli on the men's and women's bracket as well as her thoughts on Frank Martin and a long visit from Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast on Martin, the Gamecocks and the Braves trade for Matt Olson.
The guys open the show discussing the March Madness bracket reveal with a focus on Tennessee as a 3-seed and the omission of Texas A&M.
Then into the Gamecocks and Frank Martin's future with Mike Uva of Gamecock Central followed by Wingin' It With Wingo, a conversation with the Gamecocks assistant baseball coach after the series win vs top ranked Texas.
The show wraps with Gene Sapakoff on Deshaun Watson, the Gamecocks, the brackets and more
Gamecocks lose the opener in the SEC Tournament...what does that mean for their postseason future and the future of the program? The guys discuss that and college hoops to start it off.
Followed by the weekend's best March Madness bets with professional handicapper Raphael Esparza and a conversation with Cory McCartney now that the MLB lockout is over.
Finally, thoughts on The Citadel's mistaken firing of Duggar Baucom and college baseball headlines
Gamecocks open the SEC Tournament needing at least a run to the title game for any chance at the NCAA Tournament. That game is part of a 61-game day across 18 college conferences.
Plus, college baseball, MLB news, the NFL and of course the Players Championship
Featuring: Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier, the Voice of the Gamecocks Derek Scott and our golf analysts Scott Glaze and Meredith Taylor
After a rough weekend of Gamecocks athletics, things turned farther south with the baseball team losing to Xavier 15-7.
A lot of time spent on this episode on the state of Gamecocks baseball as well as men's basketball.
Featuring JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur, who joined for nearly the entire episode.
The guys open the show discussing Chattanooga's OT buzzer beater in the SoCon Tournament finals and some other college basketball happenings then jump into Gamecocks talk.
First, Mike Uva of Gamecock Central spends a segment discussing the men's basketball team, its progress and potential future as well as recent thoughts on the football program.
Keith Allsep then joins to discuss the women's team and their path to an NCAA title before giving his thoughts on Frank Martin and the future of the men's team.
Plus, Calvin Ridley and MLB news/discussions.
Not the ideal weekend for the Gamecocks.
The guys discuss Clemson sweeping Carolina on the diamond, the Gamecocks men losing at Auburn and Frank Martin's comments, the women dropping the SEC Championship game and hit on MLB rule changes and a few other topics.
Featured Guests: Wingin' It With Scott Wingo, Gamecocks assistant baseball coach and Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central
The latest edition of Carolina/Clemson baseball series gets rolling tonight. The guys discuss the series, Carolina's basketball trip to Auburn, conference basketball tournaments, March Madness implications, the weekend's top bets and more.
Featuring: The Voice of the Gamecocks Derek Scott, expert handicapper Raphael Esparza and singer/songwriter Patrick Davis
One sleep remains before college baseball's best rivalry renews in Columbia. The guys discuss the series (split between three locations), the Gamecocks basketball resume as it compares to other teams around the NCAA Tournament Bubble, the high school basketball state championships this weekend and the Arnold Palmer Invitational from Bay Hill throughout the episode.
Featuring: David Shelton of the Post and Courier, former USC great Kip Bouknight and Scott Glaze, head golf professional at The Links at Stono Ferry
Gamecocks take down Missouri on the hardwood. What it means, what's next?
Plus, JC Shurburtt of The Big Spur stops in for his weekly Wednesday appearance to talk Gamecocks hoops, the baseball series with Clemson, Spencer Rattler and 2022 football and Cameo apperances.
With conference tournaments underway and the Gamecocks facing a must win game tonight, college hoops is a primary focal point of today's episode.
Plus, a discussion on Art Briles, MLB negotiations, South Carolina women's hoops racking up SEC awards and more.
Featuring: Collyn Taylor of Gamecock Central and Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast
What a weekend in college hoops but the Gamecocks missed their opportunity to pull the upset at Alabama.
The guys discuss the weekend that was as the Madness starts early and the Gamecocks path forward in hopes of an NCAA Tournament bid.
Episode features commentary and insight from Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central, South Carolina assistant baseball coach Scott Wingo and Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier
The Gamecocks hit the road for Tuscaloosa Saturday for what has become their biggest game of the year. Plenty of discussion throughout the episode on Carolina's quest for a fifth straight win, including a conversation with Mike Morgan, who will call the game for SEC Network.
Plus, Cory McCartney updates the MLB labor dispute and Freddie Freeman's eventual destination and Raphael Esparza stops in for the weekend's best bets.
Gamecocks hoops controls Mississippi State for its fourth straight win and further momentum heading towards a possible push for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
The guys are all over that and bring in the Voice of the Gamecocks, Derek Scott for added insight into the turnaround.
Plus a high school hoops playoffs look with David Shelton of The Post and Courier and a discussion on Phil Mickelson, the SGL and the Honda Classic with Scott Glaze, head golf professional at The Links at Stono Ferry
The guys open the show on some college hoops, discussing the opportunity in front of South Carolina tonight as the Gamecocks shoot for their fourth straight win.
JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur and lifelong Gamecocks hoops fan joins the conversation to add historical perspective to the run and a dive into the NET rankings.
Show wraps with some talk on Phil Mickelson
The guys open the show discussing Buster Olney's report of speculation around MLB leaning towards Freddie Freeman signing somewhere other than Atlanta.
Then into the Juwan Howard suspension followed by Gamecocks hoops, baseball and more.
Featuring: Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier, John Whittle from The Big Spur and Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast
The guys open the show discussing the future of Juwan Howard after taking a swing at a Wisconsin assistant coach leading to a brawl between the teams.
From there into the weekend that was in Columbia...quite the weekend with Gamecocks baseball rallying to take 2 of 3, the men's hoops team knocking off LSU and women's appearance on Gameday.
For all of that, Mike Uva of Gamecock Central drops by followed by a baseball chat with Scott Wingo
The show wraps discussing the men's basketball team, discussing stretch-run of the season and which SEC teams might be in/out of the NCAA Tournament as of today.
A special Opening Day celebration episode highlighting the game of college baseball and reminiscing on past opening days and memories. Guests include former Gamecock greats:
- Blake Cooper (now the pitching coach at The Citadel)
- Drew Meyer
- Grayson Greiner
- Matt Campbell
Loaded show packed with insightful interviews:
- South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer
- The Citadel baseball coach Tony Skole
- Voice of Gamecocks basketball and baseball Derek Scott
- Scott Glaze discussing the Genesis Invitational and upstart SGL
A show devoted to mostly college hoops after a fabulous night of college basketball including South Carolina's half-court overtime game winner.
The guys discuss the game, the state of the program, Frank Martin and the challenges of sustained success.
Included in the conversation, a long conversation with JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur who offers up his thoughts on all of that and more.
The guys dive into a lot of college hoops and college baseball today.
Included in the episode:
- Chat with Gamecocks head baseball coach Mark Kingston featuring the expected opening day rotation, lineup and players to keep an eye on (plus he compares gatherings at his house to that of Beamer's house)
- Thoughts on Mike Aresco's open letter to college football
- Deep dive into Gamecocks - Ole Miss hoops tonight
Also featuring a South Carolina-focused conversation with Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast
It's the Monday after the Super Bowl, so plenty of reaction to the game, the MVP, Stafford's place in history, the halftime performance, the future of both franchises and much more.
Plus we talk Gamecocks with Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central, Super Bowl and more with Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier, and discuss the Waste Management Phoenix Open and the scene at the 16th hole
Busy final episode of Super Bowl week
- John Whittle of The Big Spur discusses Gamecocks basketball, baseball and the upcoming Big Gamecock weekend
- Expert handicapper Raphael Esparza joins with his best bets and prop bets for Super Bowl 56
- Clemson baseball coach Monte Lee previews the upcoming season
- Post Up Careers Super Bowl resumes
- Buy or Sell Super Bowl Props presented by Jeff McCarragher of Carolina One
Gamecocks fall to Kentucky last night and a discussing surrounding South Carolina hoops, the arena, the rest of this year and the future takes up a good portion of this show.
Plus, JC Shurburtt of The Big Spur stops by for his weekly visit to join the conversation, discuss the new assistant football coaches, the roster and more
Couple long form great conversations today mixed with deep breakdown on Gamecocks - Kentucky hoops game tonight and other college games around the country
College of Charleston baseball coach Chad Holbrook on his team, pitching depth, the schedule and the CAA
Plus, our latest edition of Talkin Ball with Pat DiMarco on the Gamecocks, self evaluation, the staff, Spencer Rattler and more
Super Bowl week arrives and we talk best food! Plus, we discuss the game, the Gamecocks hiring a new tight ends coach, South Carolina and Clemson basketball, Bryan Harsin and Auburn plus more
Featuring: Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central and Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier
Hard to find a better episode title to send everyone into the weekend on a positive note.
In this episode, a visit with the Voice of the Gamecocks, Derek Scott about the basketball team's opportunity hosting Tennessee Saturday afternoon.
Plus, plenty of conversation about Bryan Harsin's uncertain future at Auburn. The guys discuss the situation and bring JC Shurburtt of The Big Spur back on to dive deeper into the trouble on the Plains.
The college football landscape is changing thanks to NIL legislation and the Transfer Portal, and Jimbo Fisher, Nick Saban and others have pointed comments. The guys get into where the sport is headed to lead off the show.
Followed by a Gamecocks conversation with John Whittle of The Big Spur, high school sports and national signing day with David Shelton of The Post and Courier and finally the Pebble Beach Pro-Am and the new Saudi golf league with Scott Glaze, head professional at The Link at Stono Ferry
A show heavy on the central theme of Gamecocks nation today...the news of Erik Kimrey and Connor Shaw leaving their roles as assistants on the South Carolina football team.
JC Shurburtt of The Big Spur joins to discuss the departures, why they left, who may fill the roles and more
Plus, Gamecocks hoops winning streak snapped in an ugly loss to Mississippi State, the Washington Commanders, Jim Harbaugh and more
Tom Brady officially steps away and the guys use that news to cycle through his legacy and discuss some comparisons with the all time greats in other sports.
Plus, a conversation with Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central about the Gamecocks football roster, recruits and transfers with National Signing Day coming up and plenty of time spent on the Gamecocks quest for a fourth straight win on the hardwood tonight, including a visit from Keith Allsep.
Plus, a look at the recently released 2022 ACC Football schedule
Plenty of college hoops and NFL talk today featuring Mike Uva of Gamecock Central and Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier
- Gamecocks lock up their third straight win with another big opportunity on the road tomorrow
- Keys to a win at Mississippi State
- Looking ahead to hosting Tennessee Saturday
- SEC vs Big12/Big10/Big East
- Early looks at Rams and Bengals
- Stafford vs Burrow
- In state ties to the game
The guys open the show discussing Aliyah Boston's continued dominance for Gamecocks WBB and looking ahead at the NFL Conference Championship games this weekend.
John Whittle of The Big Spur follows to discuss Gamecocks baseball and hoops.
Next, a preview of the final two rounds of the Farmers Insurance Open with Scott Glaze
A chat with the Voice of the Gamecocks, Derek Scott about Carolina's game at A&M Saturday and the upcoming four game stretch closes the show.
A powerful episode today, one we'd encourage everyone to share:
David Shelton joins the program for the final hour to share his mission to fight the opioid crisis after recently losing his second son to an overdose. #OneTeamOneCause
Before that, some Gamecocks and college basketball talk and our second installment of Talkin' Ball with South Carolina assistant coach Pat DiMarco
Shane Beamer taking a helicopter around the state to visit recruits drove a few funny segments throughout today's show including the eventual title of this episode.
JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur, joins for a full hour to discuss the Gamecocks recruiting, if they've addressed all their needs, how differently the roster will be constructed in 2022 compared to years past and more.
Plus, lengthy conversations about the Baseball Hall of Fame, college hoops, Clemson's narrow loss at Duke and tonight's South Carolina-Vanderbilt game.
The guys open the show with a little gambling and college hoops talk thanks to DG's 5-1 night last night.
A great discussion follows surrounding tonight's announcement of the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame Class, featuring our baseball savant, Cory McCartney
- Who will get in
- Who should get in
- Era Committees
- Steroid era's place in history
- Andruw Jones
The guys wrap with a Gamecocks football, men's basketball and women's basketball discussion with Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast
The guys open the show discussing what may have been one of the best weekends in NFL history.
Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central then joins the show to discuss the latest South Carolina football transfer portal addition, the impact on the recruiting trail, expected transfers to exit the program and improved state of the Gamecocks roster.
After more NFL and college hoops talk, the guys welcome Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier to hit on his thoughts on the NFL, college hoops, the Gamecocks and Clemson.
Busy Friday show as always featuring the debut appearance of Storm Team 2's, Rob Fowler for the latest on the icy weather in South Carolina.
Plus, Gamecocks hoops with the voice of the Gamecocks Derek Scott, a deep dive on our Post Up Careers Frank Martin resume, an NFL Divisional Round Buy or Sell presented by Jeff McCarragher of Carolina one, the weekend's best bets with professional handicapper Raphael Esparza and more
The guys open the show by welcoming national college basketball analyst Debbie Antonelli for a wide ranging chat on college hoops, the Gamecocks (men and women), Clemson, the ACC, SEC and Big 12.
Mike Uva of Gamecock Central follows up discussing the positive momentum generated by the football team, the biggest challenges to sustain that into next year and more on Gamecocks hoops.
Plus, the latest trends in college sports that could be pushing coaches out and a golf chat with Scott Glaze of The Links at Stono Ferry.
The guys open the show discussing the list of finalists for the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame then move into the continuing struggles for Gamecocks and Clemson hoops.
JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur, joins the conversation for the remainder of the show talking Gamecocks recruiting, likely roster attrition, latest commitment, newest defensive assistant and more
A show dominated by conversations surrounding college basketball, the Gamecocks and Frank Martin and the NFL playoffs featuring Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier and Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast.
Busy Friday show per the usual
- Gamecocks all time leading scorer Parker White on his path from soccer to football and now hopefully the NFL
- The weekend's best bets with expert handicapper Raphael Esparza
- Former South Carolina receiver Michael Flint on the future of the football program
Plus: The future of the college football playoffs, the NFL Wildcard weekend, college hoops notes and more to send you into your weekend
This episode jumps all over the map...from Taco Bell to best bourbons to Bojangles and plenty of college football and basketball talk including some of the top 2022 college football storylines.
Plus, Mike Uva of Gamecock Central discusses Carolina's 2021 improvement and the keys to that carrying over into 2022 while Scott Glaze of Stono Ferry, recaps the record setting Tournament of Champions and previews this week's Sony Open
The guys open the show discussing the Gamecocks poor performance at Tennessee last night and dive a bit deeper into last night's college basketball action and tonight's.
JC Shurburtt of The Big Spur joins to discuss a wide range of Carolina topics
- The transfer portal
- Recruiting rankings
- New transfer commitments
- Potential new defensive staff hire
Plus, the debut of Talkin' Ball with Gamecocks assistant coach Pat DiMarco hits at the 1:37 mark of the episode and carries us to the end
- What he learned in his first year coaching
- Shane Beamer today vs when they first met
- Recapping the season and the bowl win
Full National Championship game recap with Gamecocks recruiting and national college basketball talk mixed in.
Featuring ESPN and NFL play by play announcer Mike Morgan and Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast.
For National Championship Monday, this episode is nearly wall-to-wall Bulldogs-Crimson Tide conversations with some Gamecocks recruiting mixed in with Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central.
In addition to Wes, Roger Hoover of the Crimson Tide Sports Network joins the show live from the site of tonight's game and the Post and Courier's Gene Sapakoff gives his thoughts on Saban, the Tide, the game and future of the CFB Playoffs.
Busy Friday as always
- The weekend's best bets with Raphael Esparza
- Post Up Careers Dawn Staley Resume
- Buy Or Sell National Championship Game edition presented by Jeff McCarragher
- Latest Clemson football hoops news with Jon Blau of The Post and Courier
- Gamecocks poised for a huge haul in the transfer portal with Hale McGranahan of The Big Spur
The guys open the show with some thoughts on where the Gamecocks will turn to find a coach as a replacement for Mike Peterson on the defensive side of the ball.
Derek Scott, Voice of the Gamecocks, joins to talk Carolina basketball, baseball and the strength of the SEC.
David Shelton of the Post and Courier stops by for thoughts on Dakereon Joyner, local high school basketball and Mac and Cheese.
The show wraps with the PGA Tour's return for the 2022 season, discussing the Sentry Tournament of Champions with Scott Glaze, head professional at The Links at Stono Ferry
The guys open the show hitting on a loaded slate of college basketball last night including the Gamecocks loss to Auburn and Clemson falling to Virginia and Mike Peterson leaving South Carolina's defensive staff for a similar role at his alma mater.
JC Shurburtt of The Big Spur then joins the guys going in depth about how the Gamecocks might fill Peterson's role, other defensive staff changes and what to expect of the South Carolina offense next year with the likelihood of Marcus Satterfield's return as OC.
A round-table discussion type of episode today. The guys open the show discussing Ben Roethlisberger's likely final home game and some unbreakable records in sports.
Keith Allsep joins the program for a wide ranging discussion on Gamecocks football and men's and women's basketball.
Then it's Gamecock Central's turn, with both Collyn Taylor and Mike Uva hopping in together to discuss the transfer portal, areas of concern and ideas to fix it and Gamecocks sports.
We kickoff 2022 recapping bowl season...the good, bad and memorable moments with heavy emphasis on the Gamecocks smashing of UNC, what it means for the program moving forward, Beamer's first year and more.
Plus, Clemson wins a 10th game for the 11th straight season, an all-SEC Championship rematch, college hoops notes.
Featuring: Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central and Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier
A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for our last show of 2021 featuring JC Shurburtt of The Big Spur and Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast. We're back on January 3rd!
On this episode:
- Christmas menu
- Gamecocks bowl prep
- Gamecocks WBB #1 vs #2 matchup tonight
- Bowl Season
- NFL
- Recruiting
- South Carolina quarterback room
- Satterfield's recruiting pitch to Spencer Rattler
See and talk to everyone January 3rd!
Wrapping up 2021 with a pair of episodes this week. Today the guys get into the Clemson-Carolina hoops game, Frank Martin's thoughts on testing protocols, Tanner Bailey's commitment adding to loaded quarterback room, SC State's Celebration Bowl victory, Tiger and Charlie Woods at the PNC Championship and much more.
Featuring: Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central and Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier
The guys roll early today so JB can hit the road for his 23rd Eric Church show featuring former South Carolina quarterback Perry Orth's breakdown of what Spencer Rattler and Austin Stogner bring to the Gamecocks .
Plus:
- Bowl Season begins today
- Urban Meyer and where he might surface next
- Defending Dabo Swinney
- Latest on Gamecocks recruiting
- Carolina - Clemson hoops Saturday night and issues and implications surrounding the game
A full recap of the Gamecocks National Signing Day and news of the day around college football (still with two days left for the early signing period).
Plus, Tiger Woods set to return to action this weekend, NIL and the transfer portal, in-state power five signees, South Carolina women's hoops knocks off another ranked team and more.
Featuring Mike Uva of Gamecock Central, David Shelton of The Post and Courier and Scott Glaze, head golf professional at The Links at Stono Ferry
Nearly top to bottom National Signing Day coverage from the South Carolina Gamecocks perspective today featuring an hour with the owner of The Big Spur, JC Shurburtt.
- The Barham flip
- instant impact players
- Rattler/Stogner impact
- Future needs and interest in the portal
- Current players declaring for NFL and transferring
Plus, Clemson fills coaching vacancies from within and a Gamecocks basketball chat with the voice of the Gamecocks, Derek Scott
Massive news for the Gamecocks last night with the announcement of the transfers of former Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler and TE Austin Stogner.
Full reaction, what it means for the program to receive floods of positive national media attention, the importance of the move two days before National Signing Day and the future of the program.
Featuring Hale McGranahan of The Big Spur and Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast.
Shane Beamer, Clayton White and the Gamecocks football staff makes waves today with their second large commitment on the defensive side of the ball, rising their national recruiting ranking to #12 according to Rivals.com.
In this episode, we discuss what it means for the program to be recruiting at this level, other targets ahead of Wednesday's early signing period, the transfer portal, the importance of the bowl game and more football with both Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central and Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier.
Plus, news on the Clemson coaching staff and the names expected to fill both OC and DC positions, Gamecocks men's and women's hoops success on Sunday, the Heisman Trophy, Clemson soccer national championship and more.
The guys open the show with some college basketball nuggets from last night including top ranked Purdue's loss at Rutgers then jump into the changing tides at Clemson with Jon Blau of The Post and Courier.
We discuss with Blau when/if Tony Elliott will depart, how to replace Venables and Radakovich, Tigers recruiting and when we'll hear from Dabo Swinney.
Then into the weekend's best bets with expert handicapper Raphael Esparza followed by a lengthy Gamecocks chat with Hale McGranahan of The Big Spur
- Impact of Antonio Williams picking Clemson over South Carolina
- Plenty of South Carolina recruiting notes
- Transfer portal notes
- Good news potentially coming ?
- The state of the program
An episode focussing largely on Gamecocks football and featuring JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur
- ZaQuandre White's Bowl status
- Potential players to enter the portal and/or declare for the NFL draft
- Gamecocks targets in the transfer portal
- Quarterback market in the transfer portal
- Top in-state recruiting battles
- Seven days from the early National Signing Day
- Coaches on the recruiting trail
Plus, some early thoughts on college hoops, JMU's win over Virginia, the strength of SEC hoops and more
Little bit of everything in today's episode. Thoughts on the new NIL deal for the Texas offensive line, Clemson replacing Brent Venables, whether current OC Tony Elliott makes sense as the next Duke head coach, college hoops nuggets on the men's and women's side, Miami's handling of hiring Cristobal and firing Diaz and more.
Plus, tons of Gamecocks conversation relating to the Duke's Mayo Bowl, recruiting, hoops and the football staff with Mike Uva of Gamecock Central and Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast.
A show dedicated to Bowl Season and the College Football Playoff including JB's epic rant on appreciating the Gamecocks appearance in the Dukes Mayo Bowl
Plus, a staff shakeup at Clemson, the coaching carousel in full swing and beginning to trickle down, the playoff scenarios if we had an expanded playoff this year
Featuring: Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central and Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier
The guys open the show with come college hoops talk after the Gamecocks get blown out at Coastal Carolina last night and transition into plenty of college football talk in the opening segment.
David Shelton joins the program to discuss this weekend's South Carolina high school football State Championship games.
Cory McCartney of Talking Chop hops in to discuss the MLB lockout, the different balls used by the league last year, the free agent frenzy and the Braves/Freddie Freeman stalemate.
Finally, Scott Glaze talks Tiger Woods and renewed optimism that maybe we'll see him win another tournament one day
Of all the hires in the college football coaching carousel, Virginia Tech hiring Penn State's DC Brent Pry flew a bit under the radar. The guys open the show with some thoughts on the hire and his chances of success.
Then into heavy Gamecocks chatter with JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur
- Timeline for coaching staff moves, if any
- Beamer's first year
- Impact on recruiting
- Specific recruiting targets
- Bowl game projections and more
Hard to avoid the elephant in the college football room today...full reaction to Lincoln Riley's move to Southern Cal and the ensuing move of Brian Kelly to LSU.
We go in depth with ESPN play by play announcer Mike Morgan on the topic, what's next for Oklahoma and Notre Dame, expectations vs realistic expectations in college football, the College Football Playoff and Shane Beamer.
The episode wraps with a Gamecocks conversation with Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast.
A show focused mainly on the Carolina - Clemson game, that wasn't much of a game, with plenty of coaching carousel talk mixed in.
Featured guests: Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central, former South Carolina quarterback Perry Orth and Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier
- Evaluating the two programs' seasons to this point
- Examining Shane Beamer's first year and the coaching job this season of Dabo Swinney
- Where do the Gamecocks go from here?
- Are staff changes necessary?
- Importance of bowl game preparation
The Big Gamecock Preview Show presented by Motley Rice and featuring JC Shurburtt of The Big Spur, singer/songwriter Patrick Davis and former South Carolina receiver Michael Flint
- Inside the rivalry
- Trends
- Matchups
- Keys to victory
- Predictions
A Rivalry Week edition of our Football Friday
Hour One: Post Up Careers Rivalry week resume, Buy or Sell presented by Jeff McCarragher of Carolina One Realty, the weekend's best bets with expert handicapper Raphael Esparza, high school football playoff report and college hoops notes
Hour Two: The Big Gamecock Preview Show presented by Motley Rice and featuring JC Shurburtt of The Big Spur, singer/songwriter Patrick Davis and former South Carolina receiver Michael Flint
Fun pre-Thanksgiving episode (Reminder we're off until Friday with special 10am-12pm episode).
The guys spend the majority of the show talking Rivalry Week, the nation's best rivalries, coaching vacancies and of course, plenty of Carolina-Clemson.
Featured guests: Mike Morgan, Keith Allsep and JC Shurburtt
Rivalry Week kicks off with the Gamecocks and Clemson both coming off wins. Complete coverage with Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central, former South Carolina quarterback Perry Orth and Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier.
Plus, a live appearance from Patrick Davis, to hang out and perform his latest release of Big Ole Cock Beamer Version.
The Big Gamecock Preview Show presented by Motley Rice and featuring JC Shurburtt of The Big Spur and former South Carolina receiver Michael Flint
- Inside the matchups
- Recent trends
- Tank Bigsby and TJ Finley
- Jason Brown
- Gamecocks on the ground
- Gamecocks against the run and pressuring the QB
- Weekend selections
- Keys to victory
Full football Friday show as always.
Hour One:
- Post Up Careers week 12 college football resume
- Buy or Sell presented by Jeff McCarragher of Carolina One
- College hoops talk after Gamecocks solid win and the Charleston classic
- Sports Bets with Raphael Esparza
Hour Two:
- The Big Gamecock Preview Show presented by Motley Rice featuring JC Shurburtt of The Big Spur and former South Carolina receiver Michael Flint
This episode opens with news surrounding the coaching carousel (Mel Tucker) and closes with rumors about another coach.
In between, some hoops talk and plenty of Gamecocks talk with Mike Uva of Gamecock Central including the effect Mike Bobo will have inside South Carolina's locker room leading up to Saturday's game with Auburn.
Plus, our high school football playoff report with David Shelton of The Post and Courier
The guys open the episode discussing the night at TD Arena...eventually a loss for CofC but overall a win for the program.
Then into chatter about the College Football Playoff rankings released yesterday and the coaching carousel.
That conversation carries into our weekly entertaining chat about all things Gamecocks with JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur.
The news of Virginia Tech parting ways with Justin Fuente dominates the early part of this episode
- Would Shane Beamer even entertain the VT job?
- Would VT be interested in the Gamecocks coach?
- Now six Power 5 coaching vacancies with one (a 7th) already having been filled
Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast joins to discuss that, the loss to Missouri, Saturday's game with Auburn and women's hoops.
Mike Morgan then stops by for an extended visit talking football coaches for a while, then transitioning well off the path to food, movies, working out and wherever else the conversation took us
The guys get right into the week that was in college football. Featured guest weave throughout the show with appearances from Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central, former South Carolina QB Perry Orth and award-winning columnist Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier discussing:
- Gamecocks loss to Missouri
- Auburn and Clemson up next
- Clemson's win over UConn
- Big Ten East
- Troubles at Texas and Florida
- The SEC and overall college football landscape
- College basketball
The Big Gamecock Preview Show presented by Motley Rice and featuring JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur
- Historical and current trends
- Gamecocks defense vs Missouri offense
- Carolina offensive matchup vs Missouri defense
- Keys to the game
- Official selections
Football Friday Episode:
Hour One: Plenty of college hoops and football nuggets, the weekend's best bets with expert handicapper Raphael Esparza, the Post Up Careers Week 11 resume, Buy or Sell presented by Jeff McCarragher of Carolina One and some thoughts on Cam Newton, Jim Mora, and the College of Charleston's opening season win.
Hour Two: The Big Gamecock Preview Show presented by Motley Rice and featuring JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur
The guys open the show discussing The Citadel's first win over a Power 5 program in basketball in over 30 years (Pittsburgh), hit on a few hoops games of interest from last night's opening night including the Gamecocks men's and women's team wins, then into some College Football Playoff ranking discussion.
South Carolina head men's basketball coach Frank Martin joins the program to chat about his health, last night's win, the season outlook and his transformed roster.
The episode wraps with a long-form discussion with JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur, on Carolina's win over Florida, what it means for the future of Marcus Satterfield, the future of the program and what's next.
The guys open the show discussing the MLB award finalists and the Braves getting snubbed from Manager of the Year contention and NL MVP contention. Then onto the opening of college basketball nationwide for men's and women's hoops, including #1 South Carolina at #5 NC State.
Keith Allsep, host of the Locked on the Gamecocks podcast joins to add insight into South Carolina hoops, his thoughts on the win over Florida and looking ahead towards Missouri.
Finally, play by play announcer Mike Morgan on college hoops, the Gamecocks, the College Football Playoff and even the NFL.
A lot of positivity flowing through Gamecock Nation after Saturday's thumping of Florida. The guys open the week discussing what Saturday means for the program, for Shane Beamer and Marcus Satterfield and for the players. Question becomes, what's next?
Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central joins the program to add his thoughts to the conversation followed by former South Carolina quarterback Perry Orth.
We wrap the episode with Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier talking Carolina and Clemson and what might be riding on their matchup at the end of the year.
Plus, some quick reactions to other scores from week 10 and thoughts on tonight's second College Football Playoff ranking reveal
The Big Gamecock Preview Show proudly presented by Motley Rice and featuring JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur and former South Carolina wide receiver Michael Flint
- Impact of Jason Brown starting
- Gamecocks offense vs Gators defense
- Keys for Carolina's defense
- Impact of the weather conditions
- Series history and statistical nuggets
- Official selections
Typical Fun Football Friday around here
Hour One:
- College football selections
- Soaring cost of firing coaches
- Post Up Careers Week 10 Resume
- Buy or Sell presented by Jeff McCarragher of Carolina One
Hour Two:
- The Big Gamecock Preview Show proudly presented by Motley Rice and featuring JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur and former South Carolina wide receiver Michael Flint
Loaded up on guests this episode:
- Cory McCartney of Talking Chop recaps the Braves World Series win and what's next for the franchise
- Mike Uva of Gamecock Central on Gamecock hoops and football
- David Shelton on high school football playoffs that begin tonight in South Carolina
- Scott Glaze on a potential new golf league with Greg Norman as its commissioner.
Atlanta Braves rout the Astros in Game 6 to capture the World Series.
Current Detroit Tigers catcher (and former Gamecock) Grayson Greiner joins the guys to talk about facing Jorge Soler, playing in Minute Maid Park and his impressions of the game and series.
Then on to our chat with JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur. We hit on the Braves, Gamecocks and what to expect out of Florida Saturday night as well as impressions of last night's initial College Football Playoff ranking reveal
The Braves have their second chance to clinch the World Series tonight. The guys jump right into some Game 6 chatter with Cory McCartney of Talking Chop.
ESPN play by play announcer Mike Morgan follows with a whip around the college football landscape, a look at the Gators/Gamecocks matchup and the situation surrounding Dan Mullen in Gainesville.
As Shane Beamer holds his weekly press conference, Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast, joins the show to discuss the QB situation and the possibilities that lie ahead of the Gamecocks
Plenty of entertaining Halloween stories weave their way throughout this episode, which leads off with World Series talk as the Astros stave off elimination. The guys get into the week that was in college football before turning to Gamecocks coverage with Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central and former South Carolina quarterback Perry Orth.
Plus, a Heisman trophy contenders conversation and some thoughts on what to expect as the College Football Playoff committee prepares to release its initial ranking tomorrow night.
A Halloween edition of JB and Goldwater to send you into the weekend
The guys talk World Series with Gamecocks head baseball coach Mark Kingston and former South Carolina pitcher Mike Cisco, who's grandfather won a pair of World Series as the pitching coach for the Blue Jays in the 90s.
Plus, weekend selections, weekend's best bets with Raphael Esparza, halloween candy and more
After opening the show with thoughts on James Franklin's non-denial denial at his press conference yesterday, the guys get into Post and Courier sports reporter day on the show:
- David Cloninger on the Gamecocks
- Jon Blau on Clemson
- David Shelton on high school football and food
Plus, plenty of World Series talk and a look at our Post Up Careers week nine college football resume
The guys jump right into the storylines surrounding the Braves taking game one of the World Series from the Astros and expand on the conversation with insight from College of Charleston head baseball coach Chad Holbrook.
Afterwards, a lengthy, lively and entertaining SEC and Gamecocks discussion with JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur
The World Series starts tonight and the guys are all over it, leading off the show talking Braves - Astros.
Cory McCartney, who has covered the team for years, joins the conversation to add his perspective on top storylines of the season and the series.
Play by play announcer Mike Morgan opens with Braves talk, dishes on his NFL assignment for this weekend and plenty of college football talk.
The guys wrap the show discussing the huge upcoming weekend in the Big Ten and a conversation about the Gamecocks with Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast
The guys open with some Braves-Astros World Series conversations before migrating into a Gamecocks discussion with both Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central and former South Carolina quarterback Perry Orth
- Are changes necessary?
- Will changes be made and if so, when?
- What to focus on during the bye week
- Recruiting impact
Plus, Gene Sapakoff joins the program live from the Braves sendoff party in Atlanta.
The Big Gamecock Preview Show presented by Motley Rice, featuring JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur, and former South Carolina wide receiver Michael Flint.
- What to watch for in the game
- Inside the matchups
- Historical trends
- Keys to a potential upset
- College football picks
A fun football Friday as always
Hour One: Braves/Dodgers, Astros look to clinch, top games this weekend and the weekend's best bets with Raphael Esparza of MyBookie.ag
Hour Two: The Big Gamecock Preview Show presented by Motley Rice, featuring JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur and former South Carolina wide receiver Michael Flint
JB and Goldwater open with the Braves punishing the Dodgers to move within a game of the World Series and the Astros pounding the Red Sox for a 3-2 ALCS lead plus thoughts on last night's App State win and what it means for both the Mountaineers and Chanticleers moving forward.
Josh Pate, host of The Late Kick, joins the program for a drive around college football.
David Shelton of The Post and Courier has this week's high school football report.
Finally Scott Glaze talking PGA and the Zozo Championship
Former South Carolina Offensive Coordinator and QB coach GA Mangus hangs out with the guys for nearly 40 minutes in this episode, giving a detailed look, through his eyes, of offensive strategy and schematics in the college game.
Clemson is an underdog at Pittsburgh this weekend and had a few players enter the transfer portal this week. Jon Blau of The Post and Courier gives us the latest from the Tigers perspective
Finally the voice of Coastal Carolina, Joe Cashion discusses the 14th-ranked Chanticleers and the matchup at App State tonight.
Plus, plenty of postseason baseball chatter
The guys react as news breaks during the show that Gamecocks quarterback Luke Doty is out for the year.
Plus, around the SEC with ESPN play by play announcer Mike Morgan, plenty of chatter about the Braves quest to take a 3-0 series lead in LA today and the Red Sox mashing their way within two games of another World Series trip with Cory McCartney of Talking Chop.
Finally, a Gamecocks chat about Doty, the impact on the team and moving forward with Keith Allsep, host of the Locked on The Gamecocks Podcast
The guys start with the Braves magical run two a 2-0 series NLCS lead then get into the Gamecocks and Clemson...it's true for both...They are who they are.
Plenty of discussion surrounding both and the weekend in college football with former South Carolina quarterback Perry Orth, Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central and Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier.
The Big Gamecock Preview Show proudly presented by Motley Rice, featuring JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur and former South Carolina receiver Michael Flint. Everything you need to know about the Gamecocks and Commodores plus our picks for the game and other top games of the weekend.
Our always popular football Friday episode:
Hour One: The weekend's best bets with Raphael Esparza of MyBookie.ag, JB vs Goldwater picks, top games around college football, tonight's Clemson - Syracuse game and the MLB Postseason.
Hour Two: The Big Gamecock Preview Show, Vanderbilt, featuring JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur and former South Carolina receiver Michael Flint. Everything you need to know about the Gamecocks and Commodores
The guys jump right into the historic winner-take-all game five tonight between the Giants and Dodgers before welcoming in David Cloninger of The Post and Courier for a Gamecocks chat. He discusses the offense, play calling, the play of Luke Doty and upcoming men's and women's basketball events in Columbia.
David Shelton discusses the Oceanside-Hanahan high school football game tomorrow as well as more than a handful of others with playoff implications before the episode wraps with a golf chat with Scott Glaze, head professional at The Links at Stono Ferry
Gamecock Nation has questions about the team's offense and the play calling behind it. The passion is undeniable...the combination created this episode, one that ran long, skipped two commercial breaks and dove deep into the current state of Gamecocks football with JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur.
Of course we didn't forget the Braves advancing to the NLCS. Cory McCartney of Talking Chop led off the show with his insights.
Busy episode with the Braves nearing the NLCS, the Red Sox already into the ALCS and the Astros-White Sox and Giants-Dodgers series set to play tonight.
Plus, Jon Gruden, the world of college football, more on the Gamecocks loss to Tennessee and looking ahead towards the Vanderbilt game.
Featuring: ESPN play by play announcer Mike Morgan, Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier and Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks Podcast
The latest Gamecocks loss has fans frustrated at the team's offensive inconsistencies and the play calling. The guys spend a good bit of time in this episode discussing the South Carolina-Tennessee game and where the Gamecocks go from here.
Plus, on the heels of one of the more memorable college football weekends in recent history, the guys give a few storylines resulting from the weekend's madness.
Featuring: Former South Carolina quarterback Perry Orth and Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central
The Big Gamecock Preview Show presented by Motley Rice featuring JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur, and former South Carolina receiver Michael Flint, breaking down all aspects of South Carolina's trip to Rocky Top while also picking games around the college football landscape.
Our typical fast-paced football Friday lineup:
Hour One: The weekend's top college football games, MLB Postseason, some Gamecocks - Vols discussion and the weekend's best bets with sports handicapping expert Raphael Esparza
Hour Two: The Big Gamecock Preview Show presented by Motley Rice featuring JC Shurburtt and former South Carolina receiver Michael Flint breaking down all aspects of South Carolina's trip to Rocky Top
JB and Goldwater dive right into last night's Dodgers walk off over the Cardinals and today's pair of ALDS games before shifting gears to a Gamecocks conversation with David Cloninger of The Post and Courier.
After a look at some of the weekend's top games through our Post Up Careers college football week six resume, David Shelton joins the show for the weekly high school football report.
The episode wraps with Scott Glaze, head professional at The Links at Stono Ferry discussing the latest Match and more.
The guys open the episode discussing the fan experience of visitors in Knoxville, where the Gamecocks will be playing this Saturday before moving on to last night's Red Sox win in the AL Wild Card and thoughts on tonight's NL Wild Card in LA.
After thoughts on the College Football Playoff likely expanding to 12 teams, the weekend's top games, Ed Orgeron, LSU and the pursuit of Arch Manning, the second hour features two guests talking Gamecocks football:
- Former South Carolina QB Perry Orth
- Mike Uva, now with Gamecock Central
You've heard about fall weddings...how about Mike Morgan joining the guys today ON HIS WEDDING DAY!
The guys help Mike kill some time before his big night talking SEC football, the Gamecocks and some Big Ten.
With the Red Sox - Yankees Wildcard game kicking off the MLB postseason, we welcome Cory McCartney back to preview the game, the postseason and the Braves - Brewers.
The guys wrap the episode talking officiating and Gamecocks football with Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast.
The Big Gamecock Preview Show proudly presented by Motley Rice featuring JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur and former South Carolina receiver Michael Flint
- How to improve the offense
- The balance between simplifying an offense and creativity
- A check of Troy's resume
- Inside the matchup
- College football picks of the top games around the country
A marquee weekend of college football is upon us and it starts tonight with Iowa visiting Maryland.
Hour One: The guys discuss that game, the Braves winning their fourth straight NL East crown, make picks for the weekend and feature Vegas Insider Raphael Esparza for the weekend's best bets.
Hour Two: The Big Gamecock Preview Show presented by Motley Rice featuring JC Shurburtt and Michael Flint
- How to improve the offense
- The balance between simplifying an offense and creativity
- A check of Troy's resume
- Inside the matchup
- College football picks of the top games around the country
Busy guest lineup for today's episode as soon as the guys get some Mac and Cheese ice cream talk out of the way (seriously)
- The Post and Courier's David Cloninger on the Gamecocks offensive struggles, OC Marcus Satterfield's comments and this weekend's game with Troy
- Former South Carolina pitching coach, longtime friend of the show and current Troy head baseball coach Skylar Meade
- Our high school football report with David Shelton of The Post and Courier
- Wrapping the Ryder Cup with Scott Glaze, head professional at The Links at Stono Ferry
The guys open the show discussing the Braves soon-to-be fourth consecutive NL East title before circling back to thoughts on South Carolina and Clemson, specifically after hearing from both head coaches yesterday.
JC Shurburtt joins the show for his regular hour-long Wednesday whiparound, voicing his frustrations about the Carolina offense, recapping the loss to Kentucky, looking ahead to the Troy game and the full SEC slate this weekend.
The guys get into what can be called "Separation Saturday" with a loaded slate this weekend full of top-25 clashes and under the radar very important conference games in the SEC, ACC and Big Ten.
Plus a few more thoughts on South Carolina's loss to Kentucky and some reaction as Shane Beamer meets the media.
ESPN play by play announcer Mike Morgan joins for a wide ranging college football discussion and Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast gives his thoughts on the state of the Carolina program.
The guys spend much of today's episode discussing the struggles of both Clemson and South Carolina as well as overall impressions of week four.
Former South Carolina quarterback Perry Orth and Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central join the show for Gamecocks perspective and Gene Sapakoff of The Post and Courier adds to the discussion on both fronts as well talking some RiverDogs and Braves
The Big Gamecock Preview Show
South Carolina - Kentucky, a game circled on the Carolina schedule by most as a potential swing game in the season. The guys go in depth with Hale McGranahan of The Big Spur and former Gamecocks receiver Michael Flint.
The guys open the show discussing the Ryder Cup then quickly move into football. Our weekly picks, the weekend's best bets with sports handicapper Raphael Esparza, the top games around the ACC, SEC and college football.
Hour Two: The Big Gamecock Preview Show...
South Carolina - Kentucky, a game circled on the Carolina schedule by most as a potential swing game in the season. The guys go in depth with Hale McGranahan of The Big Spur and former Gamecocks receiver Michael Flint.
South Carolina's path to a bowl game is significantly easier if the Gamecocks move to 3-1 with a win over Kentucky Saturday night. The guys chat with David Cloninger of the Post and Courier about the game, fixing the running game and the offensive line, the recruiting weekend, the baseball team and women's basketball.
David Shelton follows with some additional recruiting thoughts on the visitors expected to be at Williams-Brice Stadium and a full high school preview.
Scott Glaze joins the show to preview the Ryder Cup, the historically strong Team USA and what to expect from the shores of Lake Michigan.
Plus: Dabo vs Doeren storyline for Clemson's game, our Post Up Career week four resume and more
The official start of fall is tomorrow and weekend temperatures appear to be shaping up perfectly for football in the southeast.
With that in mind, we go off on a fall food tangent to open the show before circling back to plenty of college football talk.
Plus, JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur, joins us for an hour to recap the Georgia game, discuss the offensive line and running back room, areas for improvement and an initial look at the Carolina-Kentucky matchup.
The guys open the show with memories of Hurricane Hugo which lashed the South Carolina coast 32-years ago tonight.
Then into football...comparing the SEC and Big Ten resumes three weeks into the season, assessing the impact of Clemson losing running back Lyn-J Dixon to the transfer portal and defensive tackle Tyler Davis to injury.
ESPN play by play announcer Mike Morgan joins to discuss what he saw out of Kentucky (he called the Wildcats last week) and his thoughts on the Wildcats and Gamecocks this weekend.
Keith Allsep, host of the Locked On The Gamecocks podcast rounds out the show talking Gamecocks and officiating.
Similar storylines on vastly different levels. Questions remain for South Carolina after Saturday's blowout loss at Georgia and the same can be said for Clemson after escaping the weekend with a narrow win over Georgia Tech.
The guys discuss both in depth, Penn State's win over Auburn, Alabama surviving Florida and the weekend that was in the SEC, ACC and around college football.
Featuring: Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central and former South Carolina quarterback Perry Orth talking Gamecocks and The Post and Courier's Gene Sapakoff on Clemson and the college football landscape.
The Big Gamecock Preview Show proudly presented by Motley Rice, featuring JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur and former Carolina receiver Michael Flint. Topics include:
- Inside the Gamecocks - Georgia matchup
- The path, if any, to an upset
- Historical perspective
- Quarterback play
- Official predictions and selections
Friday's are fun around here
- The biggest games of the weekend
- ACC Barometer Weekend
- Around the SEC
- The games with the most at stake for teams and conferences
- The weekend's best bets with Vegas Insider Raphael Esparza
Hour Two: The Big Gamecock Preview Show proudly presented by Motley Rice, featuring JC Shurburtt, owner of The Big Spur and former Carolina receiver Michael Flint. Including:
- Inside the Gamecocks - Georgia matchup
- The path, if any, to an upset
- Historical perspective
- Quarterback play
The guys go inside the Gamecocks prep for Georgia with David Cloninger of The Post and Courier.
Matt Zemek, editor of Trojans Wire, joins the program with outstanding insight and information on what led up to Clay Helton's firing, how he got the job in the first place and what's next at Southern Cal.
Plus our weekly high school football report with David Shelton of The Post and Courier and a Ryder Cup chat with Scott Glaze, head golf professional at The Links at Stono Ferry
The first "mutual interest" rumor related to the Southern Cal coaching vacancy involves Penn State head coach James Franklin. The guys discuss the report and weigh whether Penn State or Southern Cal is a more desirable coaching destination.
It's also Wednesday, which always means a long dose of JC Shurburtt talking Gamecocks. The owner of The Big Spur joins the guys to discuss the offensive line, ways South Carolina can stay in the game with Georgia, the Will Mushcamp ties and much more.
Plus, plenty of ACC, SEC and Big Ten notes as the guys focus their attention towards this weekend.