For those who have yet seen this.

They are leaving within the next 24 to 48 hours. Just wow!

Weat Virginia - ACC. Makes too much geographical sense. They are a decent brand and solid program. Would restore natural rivalry with Va Tech. The blue bloods in Chapel Hill will complain, but the ACC need some hillbilly

Iowa State - Big 10. Natural in state rivalry with Iowa and they bring solid football and hoops programs. Market share is lacking, though

Kansas - Big 10 - They take a lesser deal to secure P5 status. Terrible football program. Basketball might save them. Again. KU and Iowa State don’t get an equal share of the Big 10 pie

Kansas State, Baylor, Oklahoma State, TCU - Pac 12. They make up there own pod. Take a smaller share initially, but bring a larger footprint to the West.

Texas Tech - cut adrift. Say hello to the group of 5. Lubbock doesn’t appeal to anyone

Notre Dame - ACC. They certainly can and might stay independent, but the ACC need them more than anything to stay viable. Some kind of back room deal to give WHATEVER they want could happen. Huge egos, lawyers and old tabacco road money might get in the way.

This would bring all 4 power conferences to 16.
It would make scheduling and playoff qualification much easier to compute.

Here's Oscar's interview with The Clemson Insider following the All In Cookout

A few notes:
1. “They’re still near the top of my list,” he said. “I’m just waiting to get out to games and see everywhere in a gameday atmosphere now. But it was a good visit.”
Seems like a good sign for us. Saying something positive about Clemson but not too positive. Aka it's still a SC-UGA battle, sounds like nothing changed.

2. "Delp, the nephew of former Clemson wide receiver James Chappell"
He does have family ties to Clemson. He also has family ties to SC so not as major for Clemson as it is SC

3. Clemson also had Josh Sapp, TE Greenville HS attending the event as @Chris Clark stated earlier in his Insider Report as a backup if they miss out on Delp.

4. "“[The coaches said] that I’m just the guy that they want, and they were going to show me everything that Clemson has to offer,” Delp said. “Just making me feel at home.”
If Clemson misses out on him, don't let Clemson fans tell you he wasn't their top priority at TE and that they didn't want him.

5. Per SportsTalkSC, Delp will be attending the UGA-Clemson game in Charlotte, a SC game, UGA game, Clemson game and a Michigan game. Smart kid to use his talent and see a bunch of good games for free! Can't blame him there!

OU and UT leaving the Big 12

And if so do you think it’s worth the price.?

I have become friends with Javen Jackson who played HS football with Nick. Javen raves about Nicks on and off field work ethic. He said that Nick would be in the weight room working out early in the mornings before classes started and that he worked hard in becoming an excellent student. Also said he was the first player on the practice field and the last one to leave. It sounds as though Carolina got an outstanding young man in the fold. Javen himself got recruitment letters from Georgia Southern, Coastal Carolina, and Liberty. Has anyone heard a progress report on Nick and whether he is likely to see playing time this year. Thanks for any information.

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*** NOTE: Since this report was published on the morning of July 26, we published another Insider Report that adds more names and information to the weekend visitor slate. See that report HERE.

*** South Carolina's long-time priority tight end target, Oscar Delp, indeed followed through with a visit to Clemson for the Tigers' "All-In Cookout" on Sunday.

Interestingly, Clemson simultaneously hosted Greenville product Josh Sapp on Sunday. The son of former Clemson QB Patrick Sapp, he is expected to be a guy that Clemson could ultimately move in on with an offer, should Delp be a miss.

Based on early returns after the latest Clemson visit, it's still believed that Georgia and South Carolina remain as the primary contenders atop Delp's list.

Delp has been unsure as of late as to whether or not he will make a commitment on his mother's birthday (September 30), or just whenever the time feels right.

As we have said, he will be at home while Georgia and South Carolina host prospect events on the same day this coming weekend.

We anticipate that he'll be back in Columbia for a game visit early this season. There could be further developments and information on where things stand in the coming days, as Delp's summer slate of trips appears to be officially over.

*** On Saturday, the Gamecock staff will welcome in another group of prospects for a cookout recruiting event on campus.

This will be the first summer event of its kind under Shane Beamer, and our understanding is the list is still being built out as the staff looks to attract some top targets from the 2022, 2023, and 2024 classes. To that end, we'll have more in the coming days as prospects continue to confirm.

Here's an early look at some of the prospects expected to be in attendance:

- Our understanding is that all three of the Gamecocks' commitments along the offensive line for the '22 class will be in town: Ryan Brubaker, Grayson Mains, and Cason Henry.

In addition to that trio, the staff will also get another in-person swing at a couple of the Palmetto State's top underclass offensive linemen. Dorman's Markee Anderson will be in town (2023), as will Dillon's Josiah Thompson from the 2024 class.

- Gamecock defensive tackle Felix Hixon, who took his official visit early in June prior to committing to the program, will likewise head back to Columbia to participate.

Joining Hixon will be at least three defensive tackle prospects that have all been established as priorities.

We've documented the Gamecocks' position as of late for the one in the 2022 class in Virginia's D'Andre Martin. He earned an offer with his showing in camp this summer, and South Carolina's in his final two along with Virginia Tech. Martin's visit, last we heard, was expected to be a multi-day venture. And yes, there's some #WelcomeHome potential here.

In-state product Xzavier Mcleod from the 2023 class has been a major priority for the Beamer staff, and his initial trips to campus have been extremely productive as far as South Carolina's positioning. He, too, will make the short drive over from Camden to take part in Saturday's festivities.

Carolina will also see 2024 Atlanta standout lineman Hevin Brown-Shuler once again on Saturday. The Columbia native trains at times with former Gamecock Corey Miller, and it's anticipated that South Carolina will remain a significant factor as his process continues to unfold.

*** Any follow-up questions or something I didn't address that you'd like me to address? Let me know.

*** Today's Insider Report is brought to you by Cornerstone Financial Management. Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Good Life Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor. Cornerstone Financial Management and Good Life Advisors, LLC are separate entities from LPL Financial.

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If for some reason SC did change from the Gamecocks (which I don’t see happening nor would I agree with), what would you suggest the new name to be?

Saw this on TV. Must had invested his money well
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...7C42AA3A5B178F329C807C4&view=detail&FORM=VIRE

Evidently, the ACC just reached out to contact OU, Texas and Oklahoma State to see if they wanted a group invite. They are worried the SEC will be so dominant with OU and Texas. The big selling point is if OU is blocked by the Oklahoma legislature from the SEC because Oklahoma State would be left in the cold, this could be a solution that the SEC couldn't match. Y'all won't likely offer Oklahoma State.

What do you bet that Dawn Staley had a heart to heart talk the team and said this isn't the time nor place to walk off the court during National Anthem while wearing the USA uniform.

Named to Butkus Award watch list, given annually to the nation's best linebacker.

Looking for 2 lower deck Eastern Illinois tickets, preferably home side. PM if you have 2 avaliable. Thanks.

University of South Carolina students will be required to prove they are vaccinated against COVID, test negative or have recently had the disease before they can return to campus.

Ohio State to form Mega Conference.

Why do so many people hate Texas ? I've always sorta liked them, but then again I grew up on a farm with cows. I know they tried to control their conference and they're rich but other than that what have they done?

Couldn’t help but think of the first playground fight scene in Stepbrothers as a great base for someone with good photoshop skills.

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