I took so much flak back in August when I tried to tell people on here how good this team could be. People thought I was absolutely wrong. I will not repeat some of what was said but I thought it was funny to be accused of being on the BOT.
The following is some of what I said…
I know after last year's let down; it is hard to get hyped.
For some reason it seems I remember in 2022 people were saying 2024 was going to be a big year for us. Several of the recruits we were hoping for back then did sign on last year. I do not remember what it was about this year that seemed so different, but maybe 2024 will be the year. We really do have some decent talent now.
Can Sellers show out like a future Heisman candidate?
Can the O-line stay healthy and not only protect Sellers but open up some holes for our running backs?
Can the RBs like Rocket get some 100 + yard games?
Can some of the new WR shine like Legette did last year?
Will Nick show why being so fast can be huge for a WR that can leave the other team's secondary back in dust?
Can our defense hold the other team to occasional FGs and start getting more INTs?
Even in the Clemson game the defense did not allow a TD. Can they continue to play like that, and our offense actually be scoring TDs?
Can our Special teams be explosive again? How many TDs will we get on special teams?
So many questions going through my mind.
I feel the talent is there and we have the coaches to develop that talent.
But will it happen? Even Saban said it could be close.
I think after we see them play August 31, we might have some confidence back. But I think Sept 7 will really tell us what we might be able to expect this year.
But even beating UK don't mean much when you still have LSU, ALA, and OKL games to play.
Out of 12 games, 8 are already ranked in the pre-season. Does that help calm the hype or not? Sadly, for me, No.
How do I feel? I feel we are all going to be surprised and impressed with our team this year. I just printed this and taped it to my office wall.
Then later that week I posted this in a thread…Aug 26, 2024
8-4 and you can quote me all season long if you want. But I sure hope a couple will be willing to apologize when it happens.
I have been a Gamecock since 1976. I have gotten my feelings hurt a bunch. But I sure am glad I was right this year. Now I feel I was wrong about 8-4. I think we will do 9-3. Some people were swearing we would have 7 loses this season.
Sellers is outstanding and getting better every week. He will be better than Rattler was. And like I said, he is like another RB out there. Very hard to tackle and has a great arm even when running.
Our O line has stayed healthy and they are getting better too. Having so many on the roster (16 OL on the roster) to substitute and give them breathers has been huge this year. Great planning by Beamer.
Our D is like watching the Fire Ant D again. So, so good. Way to go Clayton.
Our Special teams is not so special yet but Kai Kroeger is kicking it way deeper this year.
Sorry to write so much but still upset at all the trash that was thrown at me before the season started.
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