Florida by 50 over Gamecocks

Gamecocks Defeated By Gators 56-6
Final Stats

I GOT NOTHING as that was painful to watch from start to finish. At least we have a week to rest and prepare. Let's not even try to analyze where we went wrong tonight and what to improve on. Gamecocks truly beat themselves tonight and YES Florida is that good.
Just wipe this ass kickn' out of memory and focus on Clemson.

5 keys to a Gamecock win vs Florida

Let's set the stage...

For the first time since Spurrier arrived at USC, both teams enter the game ranked in the top 25. The No. 24 Gamecocks have won six of their past seven games to return to the polls for the first time since early September, while Florida moved up a spot to No. 3 following its 42-14 drubbing of Vanderbilt and Penn State’s loss to Iowa. Florida quarterback Tim Tebow set a school record with five rushing touchdowns and threw for a career-high 304 yards last year in a 51-31 win against USC, a performance that helped the left-hander win the Heisman Trophy. According to the Heisman Trophy Trust, Saturday’s game will mark the first time a Heisman winner will play against a team coached by a Heisman recipient.

Today, is much like in 06 when Florida needed a win to be in the National Championship hunt. Again they have this same burden and again it is the Gamecocks coming to town to act as spoiler. In 06 they were a Moss finger tip away but came up short.

Florida averages 42.8 points to lead the SEC. South Carolina, though, in its first year under defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson, ranks in the top 10 nationally in total defense (third) and scoring defense (10th) . The Gamecocks have held six opponents to 17 points or fewer, and none have managed more than 24 points.

Story line of the day --- Florida QB Tim Tebow vs. South Carolina's defense

Now to my 5 keys to a Gamecock win vs. Florida....

1. USC Defense has to play perfect --- SC has to be aggressive, make tackles, force TOs. Simple the entire game is on their backs. UF will get points just have to limit them. Hold them under 20 pts and the odds of winning are in our favor. This is a pivotal game for both programs and our defense has to be hungry today.

2. Limit UF big plays --- USC has to limit UF's speed and threats. No easy points today so nothing dumb on special teams or mis tackles in the secondary. Hold on at the start as Florida has outscored its opponents 192-23 in the first half this season. So be tuff in the beginning.

3. USC has to run the ball with success....USC must be able to move the ball on the ground to win.

4. USC O Line...I come back to this but this still is a weak spot on offense. I am not worried about our receiving corps or TEs. UF defense can pressure the heck out of opposing QBs and this can not happen today. Garcia/Smelley need time and Davis/Baker need running lanes.

5. SC must win the small battles today....What do you mean you ask? SC must win the field position game, must limit UF on 3rd attempts, SC must control the clock, SC must win the TO battle. Each time UF has the ball is a battle. Win each time. I am not expecting a shut out but it is all about limiting their opportunities. SC must make the most out of when they get the ball. You get what I am saying....this is the critical key today.

My brain wants to say Flordia will win today with a 34 - 24 win but this is about 5 keys to a Gamecock win. So if the above 5 keys are done and won (so to speak) then I feel the gamecocks will shock the world and walk away with a win by the score of 23-21. Succop be ready....
Thoughts?

Thanks Clemson for Holloman

We can add South Pointe defensive back Devonte Holloman, who made a commitment to USC on Friday night, to this list.

He had been committed to Clemson but when Tommy gave up on the tigers so did he. Holloman (6-foot-3, 210 pounds) picked the Gamecocks over North Carolina and LSU.

Videos from Rivals:
Devonte Holloman Highlights 1
Devonte Holloman Highlights 2
Chapel Hill NIKE WR vs. DB

Welcome Mr. Holloman to Gamecock Nation!

Gamecocks beat Gamecocks

Gamecocks Start Season With Win Over Jacksonville St. 89-76

Darrin Horn is a winner in his debut as South Carolina men's basketball coach with an 89-76 victory over Jacksonville State on Friday night. But the win was not so great for Raley-Ross and the team b/c of his injury.
Next up for USC is Winthrop on 11/16.

History lesson of USC v UF

• This is the 29th meeting between Carolina and Florida in a series that dates back to 1911.
• The Gators lead the all-time series, 21-4-3.
• Florida is a perfect 11-0 when hosting the Gamecocks in Gainesville.
• Florida had its 14-game winning streak over the Gamecocks snapped in 2005 in Columbia in a 30-22 Carolina win.
• It was USC's first win in the series since Nov. 4, 1939, a 6-0 decision in Columbia.
• Florida rolled to a 51-31 win in Columbia in 2007.
• The Gators blocked three kicks, including a potential game-winning field goal as time expired, to pull out a 17-16 victory when the two teams met at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in 2006.

Thursday SC Question

As we were sitting around doing this and that....The question of the day came to us and that is.....

Will Florida cover the 'spread', which is set at 22.5, against THE University of South Carolina?

Post your comments....

Florida Fans

Florida fans are calling for a Jort-out this weekend against USC.

what are you doing here?

After winning a couple gold medals in China this summer, Swimming superstar Michael Phelps was in Columbia this past weekend to watch some Gamecock football.

Well our staff asked Michael a couple questions before the game

LOHD: What are you doing here in Columbia?

MP: I enjoy football and watched to see what real football looks like. I had to put up with ACC football growing up and then Michigan football in college. They both suck.

LOHD: What do you think about the women in South Carolina?

MP: They are pretty hot but the dudes are really hot?

LOHD: Say what? Moving on to the next question. What would you give up to meet Steve Spurrier?

MP: Every gold medal

LOHD: Today might be your lucky day. What was the hardest part of winning 8 gold medals?

MP: Wearing a Speedo 8 times.

LOHD: Thanks Michael, and enjoy the game. Go cocks

USC survey

The university of South Carolina wants to know what you think about upgrading Williams Brice.

Any thoughts or ideas about other things the university can do to upgrade Williams Brice?