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Good morning from Gamecock Central.
We're 57 days away from the Gamecocks playing North Carolina.
Jazuun Outlaw (Credit: Chris Gillespie)
1.5️⃣7️⃣ Countdown to Kickoff: 57 days!
Our countdown to South Carolina's 2019 season opener against North Carolina in Charlotte is now down to just 57 days. Today’s athlete is redshirt junior defensive lineman Jazuun Outlaw.
Outlaw played for South Carolina powerhouse Dillon in high school and chose to attend South Carolina, but not as an athlete. After a year in school, Outlaw walked on to the team in August of 2017.
A mechanical engineering major, Outlaw will provide depth at the defensive end position this fall.
– Will Helms
2. Three things to know about Week 2 opponent Charleston Southern
After opening its 2019 football season against North Carolina in Bank of America Stadium, South Carolina will face Charleston Southern in its home opener in Week 2. Today we continue our look at South Carolina's 2019 opponents.
Here are three things to know about the Buccaneers.
• There's a change at the top - Former Notre Dame running backs coach and all-time leading rusher Autry Denson takes over the Charleston Southern football program as the Gamecocks face the second straight team with a new coach to start the 2019 campaign. Denson plans to completely shake up the offensive side of the ball. After throwing just 175 passes, compared with 417 rushing attempts, last season, Denson plans to implement his new "Air Raid with attitude" offense to replace the option-based scheme.
• There will be a new QB too - Last year's starting quarterback London Johnson transferred to play his senior season elsewhere leaving the Bucs with a new quarterback to run their new offense. Jack Chambers and Christian Reid are both in the running. Chambers is considered the early favorite as the starter, but each quarterback threw two touchdowns in the spring game, and they figure to battle it out this fall. Not only is it a new offense, but a polar opposite philosophy, which could mean for some growing pains when CSU faces Carolina in Week 2.
• There are two former Gamecocks on the team - Former South Carolina DB Darin Smalls is now a senior for the Bucs. Smalls missed the entire 2017 season with an injury and returned to play in nine games last year, collecting 13 tackles. Now fully healthy, Smalls should be in line to start in his final season. Former South Carolina walk-on QB Darius Douglas, a standout at Berkeley High, also recently announces his plans to transfer to CSU and should be immediately eligible this season.
• Related: 2019 football schedule
• Also see: Future football opponents
– Wes Mitchell
3. This, that, and the other
Baseball: Mark Kingston talks Team USA experience - Plus how it can help in recruiting. (link)
Football Recruiting: The Insider Report - A July 4th edition is packed with the latest Gamecock recruiting scoop. (subscription)
Football Recruiting: Len'neth Whitehead update - The linebacker details his favorites, official visits, decision plan. (link)
Men's Basketball Recruiting: The latest with four-star Matt Cross- An update on where things stand with priority Gamecock target Matt Cross. (subscription)
Baseball Recruiting: Insight, notes on the two newest baseball pickups, few more baseball notes - South Carolina added two pieces to its 2019 class Wednesday in junior college outfielder Anthony Amicangelo and prep catcher Colin Burgess. (subscription)
In case you missed Thursday's newsletter:
Football: Summer Workouts Scoop (Carolina Confidential) - Several newcomers are standing out during the South Carolina summer workouts. (subscription)
Football Recruiting: Luke Doty named to 2019 Elite 11 - South Carolina commit Luke Doty has earned one of the top honors in the country for high school quarterbacks. (link)
Men's Basketball: Projecting South Carolina's starting lineup - A look at how the Gamecocks could structure next year's lineup. (subscription)
Women's Basketball: Getting to know Gamecocks' wing Brea Beal - Wing Brea Beal talks about versatility, A’ja Wilson as a role model, and Famously Hot Columbia in this Q&A. (link)
Baseball: Gamecocks add another JUCO bat - South Carolina adds a big piece for the 2019 class. (link)
Baseball: Gamecocks land late commitment in 2019 class - The Gamecocks landed a late 2019 commitment from high school catcher Colin Burgess today, a few days after hosting him on a visit. (link)
The Latest: Marshawn Lloyd - Questions have come lately regarding the status of USC's prized RB commitment Marshawn Lloyd as UGA and others continue pursuit. (link)
Women's Tennis: Schaub hired as associate head coach - South Carolina women's tennis head coach Kevin Epley has announced the hiring of Ty Schaub as Associate Head Coach for the Gamecocks. (link)
Swimming & Diving: 20 Gamecocks named to CSCAA Scholar All-American Team - South Carolina was well represented on the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America Scholar All-American team with 20 Gamecocks honored. (link)
Women's Beach Volleyball: Mental wellness among topics of discussion at summer meetings - Mental wellness and making the student-athlete experience better were a big part of the annual SEC/Student Athlete Advisory Committee summer meetings that were held last weekend. (link)
– Jackson Fields
4. Birthdays!
• Stacy Robinson – A receiver from Sumter, Robinson signed with South Carolina over Wake Forest and sat out the 1988 season while meeting academic requirements. Robinson was moved to cornerback in 1989 and played in all 11 games. He moved back to wide receiver in the spring of 1991 but suffered a broken leg and did not play any that season. He made a couple of big plays in 1992, the first was recovering Tennessee's on-side kick to preserve Carolina's 24-23 win over the Vols. He also made a big catch in the second quarter against Clemson, picking up 14 yards and then stepping out of bounds with 16 seconds left in the half to set up a field goal in the 24-13 Gamecock win.
• Colton Provey (baseball/pitcher, 2016)
• George Smith (football/offensive guard, 1979-82)
– John Parker, gamecockarchives.com
5. ⌚ Key Events (Countdown)
• July 11 – Baseball: Prospect camp (6 days)
• July 15 – SEC Media Days, Day 1 (10)
• July 16 – SEC Media Days, Day 2 (11)
• July 17 – SEC Media Days, Day 3 (12)
• July 18 – SEC Media Days, Day 4 (13)
• July 18 – Baseball: Prospect camp (13)
• July 20 – Football: Ladies Clinic (15)
• Aug. 1 – Football: Media Day (27)
• Aug. 17 – Baseball: Elite prospect camp (43)
• Aug. 22 – My Carolina Sports Preview (48)
• Aug. 22 – Carolina Calls feat. Muschamp (48)
• Aug. 31 – Football: Gamecocks vs UNC (57)
• Nov. 13 – Basketball: Early signing period (131)
• Dec. 18 – Football: Early signing period (166)
• Feb. 5 – Football: Regular signing period (215)
6. Most recent podcast
Gamecock Central football and recruiting insiders Chris Clark and Wes Mitchell join host Pearson Fowler on Another Carolina Podcast. Topics on this episode include:
Listen to Gamecock Central Podcasts on these platforms: Apple iTunes Podcasts | Spotify | PlayerFM | SoundCloud | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | Spreaker | YouTube
ALSO: more episodes | GC Radio app: App Store - Google Play
– Wes Mitchell
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Friday, July 5
Friday, July 5
Good morning from Gamecock Central.
We're 57 days away from the Gamecocks playing North Carolina.
Jazuun Outlaw (Credit: Chris Gillespie)
1.5️⃣7️⃣ Countdown to Kickoff: 57 days!
Our countdown to South Carolina's 2019 season opener against North Carolina in Charlotte is now down to just 57 days. Today’s athlete is redshirt junior defensive lineman Jazuun Outlaw.
Outlaw played for South Carolina powerhouse Dillon in high school and chose to attend South Carolina, but not as an athlete. After a year in school, Outlaw walked on to the team in August of 2017.
A mechanical engineering major, Outlaw will provide depth at the defensive end position this fall.
– Will Helms
2. Three things to know about Week 2 opponent Charleston Southern
After opening its 2019 football season against North Carolina in Bank of America Stadium, South Carolina will face Charleston Southern in its home opener in Week 2. Today we continue our look at South Carolina's 2019 opponents.
Here are three things to know about the Buccaneers.
• There's a change at the top - Former Notre Dame running backs coach and all-time leading rusher Autry Denson takes over the Charleston Southern football program as the Gamecocks face the second straight team with a new coach to start the 2019 campaign. Denson plans to completely shake up the offensive side of the ball. After throwing just 175 passes, compared with 417 rushing attempts, last season, Denson plans to implement his new "Air Raid with attitude" offense to replace the option-based scheme.
• There will be a new QB too - Last year's starting quarterback London Johnson transferred to play his senior season elsewhere leaving the Bucs with a new quarterback to run their new offense. Jack Chambers and Christian Reid are both in the running. Chambers is considered the early favorite as the starter, but each quarterback threw two touchdowns in the spring game, and they figure to battle it out this fall. Not only is it a new offense, but a polar opposite philosophy, which could mean for some growing pains when CSU faces Carolina in Week 2.
• There are two former Gamecocks on the team - Former South Carolina DB Darin Smalls is now a senior for the Bucs. Smalls missed the entire 2017 season with an injury and returned to play in nine games last year, collecting 13 tackles. Now fully healthy, Smalls should be in line to start in his final season. Former South Carolina walk-on QB Darius Douglas, a standout at Berkeley High, also recently announces his plans to transfer to CSU and should be immediately eligible this season.
• Related: 2019 football schedule
• Also see: Future football opponents
– Wes Mitchell
3. This, that, and the other
Baseball: Mark Kingston talks Team USA experience - Plus how it can help in recruiting. (link)
Football Recruiting: The Insider Report - A July 4th edition is packed with the latest Gamecock recruiting scoop. (subscription)
Football Recruiting: Len'neth Whitehead update - The linebacker details his favorites, official visits, decision plan. (link)
Men's Basketball Recruiting: The latest with four-star Matt Cross- An update on where things stand with priority Gamecock target Matt Cross. (subscription)
Baseball Recruiting: Insight, notes on the two newest baseball pickups, few more baseball notes - South Carolina added two pieces to its 2019 class Wednesday in junior college outfielder Anthony Amicangelo and prep catcher Colin Burgess. (subscription)
In case you missed Thursday's newsletter:
Football: Summer Workouts Scoop (Carolina Confidential) - Several newcomers are standing out during the South Carolina summer workouts. (subscription)
Football Recruiting: Luke Doty named to 2019 Elite 11 - South Carolina commit Luke Doty has earned one of the top honors in the country for high school quarterbacks. (link)
Men's Basketball: Projecting South Carolina's starting lineup - A look at how the Gamecocks could structure next year's lineup. (subscription)
Women's Basketball: Getting to know Gamecocks' wing Brea Beal - Wing Brea Beal talks about versatility, A’ja Wilson as a role model, and Famously Hot Columbia in this Q&A. (link)
Baseball: Gamecocks add another JUCO bat - South Carolina adds a big piece for the 2019 class. (link)
Baseball: Gamecocks land late commitment in 2019 class - The Gamecocks landed a late 2019 commitment from high school catcher Colin Burgess today, a few days after hosting him on a visit. (link)
The Latest: Marshawn Lloyd - Questions have come lately regarding the status of USC's prized RB commitment Marshawn Lloyd as UGA and others continue pursuit. (link)
Women's Tennis: Schaub hired as associate head coach - South Carolina women's tennis head coach Kevin Epley has announced the hiring of Ty Schaub as Associate Head Coach for the Gamecocks. (link)
Swimming & Diving: 20 Gamecocks named to CSCAA Scholar All-American Team - South Carolina was well represented on the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America Scholar All-American team with 20 Gamecocks honored. (link)
Women's Beach Volleyball: Mental wellness among topics of discussion at summer meetings - Mental wellness and making the student-athlete experience better were a big part of the annual SEC/Student Athlete Advisory Committee summer meetings that were held last weekend. (link)
– Jackson Fields
4. Birthdays!
• Stacy Robinson – A receiver from Sumter, Robinson signed with South Carolina over Wake Forest and sat out the 1988 season while meeting academic requirements. Robinson was moved to cornerback in 1989 and played in all 11 games. He moved back to wide receiver in the spring of 1991 but suffered a broken leg and did not play any that season. He made a couple of big plays in 1992, the first was recovering Tennessee's on-side kick to preserve Carolina's 24-23 win over the Vols. He also made a big catch in the second quarter against Clemson, picking up 14 yards and then stepping out of bounds with 16 seconds left in the half to set up a field goal in the 24-13 Gamecock win.
• Colton Provey (baseball/pitcher, 2016)
• George Smith (football/offensive guard, 1979-82)
– John Parker, gamecockarchives.com
5. ⌚ Key Events (Countdown)
• July 11 – Baseball: Prospect camp (6 days)
• July 15 – SEC Media Days, Day 1 (10)
• July 16 – SEC Media Days, Day 2 (11)
• July 17 – SEC Media Days, Day 3 (12)
• July 18 – SEC Media Days, Day 4 (13)
• July 18 – Baseball: Prospect camp (13)
• July 20 – Football: Ladies Clinic (15)
• Aug. 1 – Football: Media Day (27)
• Aug. 17 – Baseball: Elite prospect camp (43)
• Aug. 22 – My Carolina Sports Preview (48)
• Aug. 22 – Carolina Calls feat. Muschamp (48)
• Aug. 31 – Football: Gamecocks vs UNC (57)
• Nov. 13 – Basketball: Early signing period (131)
• Dec. 18 – Football: Early signing period (166)
• Feb. 5 – Football: Regular signing period (215)
6. Most recent podcast
Gamecock Central football and recruiting insiders Chris Clark and Wes Mitchell join host Pearson Fowler on Another Carolina Podcast. Topics on this episode include:
- Georgia DB Joey Hunter commits to South Carolina. How did the Gamecocks land him and what type of player did they get?
- What does it mean for Gamecocks DB recruiting moving forward?
- Returns on South Carolina quarterback commit Luke Doty from the Elite 11 and The Opening.
- Could running backs Marshawn Lloyd and Tank Bigsby hit it off at The Opening? What it would mean for the Gamecocks.
Listen to Gamecock Central Podcasts on these platforms: Apple iTunes Podcasts | Spotify | PlayerFM | SoundCloud | Stitcher | iHeartRadio | Spreaker | YouTube
ALSO: more episodes | GC Radio app: App Store - Google Play
– Wes Mitchell
