Monday, August 25, 2008

Taylor Rank starting RB for USC

This is what we call "interesting." Not sure of the logic behind this choice and I am by no means saying it was a bad one just not one gamecock nation expected. His last start against FAU in 2006, he responded with 101 yards rushing on 15 carries, including a 44-yard run.

I know Mike Davis had been in the dog house a little with the injury and skipping classes but what about "Mad-dog" Maddox or Bobby Wallace ?

I guess Spurrier saw something in practice or maybe this is a move to reward the hard work Rank shows every time he touches the ball.

Anybody know why Rank got the nod?

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

always knows...

Taylor Rank is getting the start at running back against NC State for multiple reasons. First of all, he had a strong summer and has been solid in fall practice. Secondly, Mike Davis was very sick last week, to the point where he had to be given fluids intravenously, and he’s still working his way back to 100%. Finally, Brian Maddox has had some problems holding on to the football in practice.