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GAMECOCKS TODAY
Wednesday, June 5
Good morning from Gamecock Central.
⚾ Today: It's Day 3 of the MLB Draft. The NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships begin today and continue through Saturday, and South Carolina is sending nine entrants.
We're 87 days away from the Gamecocks playing North Carolina.
Kiel Pollard/Credit: Chris Gillespie
1. 8️⃣7️⃣ Countdown to kickoff: 87 days!
Our countdown to South Carolina's 2019 season opener against North Carolina in Charlotte is now down to just 87 days and today we're featuring rising senior tight end Kiel Pollard.
Pollard has appeared in 38 games over the past three seasons with 17 receptions for 203 yards and two touchdowns, but should see his production increase this season due to the graduation of Jacob August and K.C. Crosby.
Despite those losses, head coach Will Muschamp said during this spring's Spurs Up Tour that he doesn't see any dropoff from the tight end position this year.
"I think Kiel is really a guy that's a mismatch in the passing game and he's a guy that can block well enough in the C-area to be fine," Muschamp said.
– Wes Mitchell
2. Five questions with @Stewwwwieeeee
Gamecock Central is talking with some Twitter followers to discuss their Gamecock fanhood. Speaking with Seth Forrester (@GamecockArt) is Stew Kennemore (@Stewwwwieeeee), a 2016 graduate from USC and die-hard Gamecock fan.
- What is your favorite Gamecock sporting event you’ve been in attendance for?
@Stewwwwieeeee: My personal favorite Gamecock event that I have attended would have to be the 2012 beatdown of UGA in Williams-Brice.
- Who is your all-time favorite Gamecock athlete and why?
@Stewwwwieeeee: My all-time favorite Gamecock athlete is Devan Downey, because as someone who isn’t blessed with height, Devan showed me that the desire to win was substantially more important than any other measurable.
- What drew you to becoming a Carolina fan?
@Stewwwwieeeee: Growing up I became best friends with a kid named Brent Stockstill (currently the starting QB for Middle Tennessee State). When we were kids, his dad became the WR coach for Carolina in 2003. From that point on, I fell in love with the Gamecock culture and atmosphere.
- Who is one Gamecock athlete (any sport) from the past that you’d like to see suit up for one more game?
@Stewwwwieeeee: I’d LOVE to see Connor Shaw lace ‘em up one more time. Preferably this coming (2019) season against either Alabama or the school from the Upstate. He was not only a gamer but also he was a true winner. He brought his 'A' game every time he stepped on the field.
- What single word would you use to describe Will Muschamp?
@Stewwwwieeeee: The one word I would use to describe Coach Muschamp would be "determined."
– Seth Forrester
3. This, that, and the other
Track & Field: Carolina set for championships - The track & field team reaches the grand finale of the 2019 collegiate season as it competes at the 2019 NCAA Outdoor Championships. (link)
Football Recruiting: The Insider Report - A ton of scoop on top targets - leans, a flip candidate, upcoming visitors, and much more. (subscription)
Football Recruiting: Where Gamecocks targets, commit rank in new Rivals100 - The new Rivals100 for the class of 2020 landed on Tuesday afternoon and as always there was plenty of movement among the players committed to and targeted by South Carolina. (link)
Football Recruiting: Stewart honored by comparison - South Carolina wide receiver commit Da'Qon Stewart received quite the compliment. (subscription)
ICYMI - Another Carolina Podcast: Official visit recaps and thoughts on OL commit - South Carolina football and recruiting insiders Chris Clark and Wes Mitchell join host Pearson Fowler on Another Carolina Podcast to discuss the commitment of OL Jazston Turnetine and recap a huge recruiting weekend on campus. (link)
Baseball: Why Kingston decided to shuffle his coaching staff - The people don’t change, but South Carolina’s coaching staff will look a little different this offseason and next year. (link)
Baseball: South Carolina MLB Draft Central - Everything you need to know as the draft continues onward. (link)
Women's Basketball: Paradise Jam ticket package information - Fans can purchase tickets to see the Gamecocks compete in the 2019 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam, which will take place Nov. 28-30. (link)
Softball: Ellie Bailey receives pair of state honors - Incoming freshman Ellie Bailey was named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association 1A-2A-3A-4A Legacy Team. (link)
Equestrian: The Next Ride with Madison Brayman - With the 2018-19 season officially complete, it is time for Carolina to bid farewell to eight seniors, and we're starting with Madison Brayman. (link)
Gamecocks get lessons on building their personal brand - South Carolina student-athletes learned lessons on building a personal brand and crafting a professional image beyond athletics. (link)
– Jackson Fields
4. This Date in Gamecock History
June 5, 2006 – The Gamecocks advanced to a super regional by knocking off Evansville, 5-1.
5. Birthdays!
None
– John Parker, gamecockarchives.com
6. ⌚ Key Events (Countdown)
• June 5 – MLB Draft, Day 3 (today)
• June 6 – Football: One-day camp (1 day)
• June 7 – Football: One-day camp (2)
• June 8 – Football: One-day camp (3)
• June 13 – Football: OL/DL camps (8)
• June 13 – Football: 7-on-7 tourney (8)
• June 14 – Football: OL/DL camps (9)
• June 14 – Football: 7-on-7 tourney (9)
• June 15 – Football: One-day camp (10)
• June 19 – Football: One-day camp (14)
• June 20 – Football: One-day camp (15)
• June 21 – Football: One-day camp (16)
• June 22 – Football: One-day camp (17)
• June 22 – Football: Specialists camp (17)
• June 27 – Baseball: Prospect camp (22)
• July 11 – Baseball: Prospect camp (36)
• July 15 – SEC Media Days, Day 1 (40)
• July 16 – SEC Media Days, Day 2 (41)
• July 17 – SEC Media Days, Day 3 (42)
• July 18 – SEC Media Days, Day 4 (43)
• July 18 – Baseball: Prospect camp (43)
• July 20 – Ladies Football Clinic (45)
• Aug. 17 – Baseball: Elite prospect camp (73)
• Aug. 31 – Football: Gamecocks vs UNC (87)
• Nov. 13 – Basketball: Early signing period (161)
• Dec. 18 – Football: Early signing period (196)
• Feb. 5 – Football: Regular signing period (245)
DID YOU KNOW? You can receive this report (Gamecocks Today) early each morning in your email inbox. Sign up here.
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GAMECOCKS TODAY
Wednesday, June 5
Good morning from Gamecock Central.
⚾ Today: It's Day 3 of the MLB Draft. The NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships begin today and continue through Saturday, and South Carolina is sending nine entrants.
We're 87 days away from the Gamecocks playing North Carolina.
Kiel Pollard/Credit: Chris Gillespie
1. 8️⃣7️⃣ Countdown to kickoff: 87 days!
Our countdown to South Carolina's 2019 season opener against North Carolina in Charlotte is now down to just 87 days and today we're featuring rising senior tight end Kiel Pollard.
Pollard has appeared in 38 games over the past three seasons with 17 receptions for 203 yards and two touchdowns, but should see his production increase this season due to the graduation of Jacob August and K.C. Crosby.
Despite those losses, head coach Will Muschamp said during this spring's Spurs Up Tour that he doesn't see any dropoff from the tight end position this year.
"I think Kiel is really a guy that's a mismatch in the passing game and he's a guy that can block well enough in the C-area to be fine," Muschamp said.
– Wes Mitchell
2. Five questions with @Stewwwwieeeee
Gamecock Central is talking with some Twitter followers to discuss their Gamecock fanhood. Speaking with Seth Forrester (@GamecockArt) is Stew Kennemore (@Stewwwwieeeee), a 2016 graduate from USC and die-hard Gamecock fan.
- What is your favorite Gamecock sporting event you’ve been in attendance for?
@Stewwwwieeeee: My personal favorite Gamecock event that I have attended would have to be the 2012 beatdown of UGA in Williams-Brice.
- Who is your all-time favorite Gamecock athlete and why?
@Stewwwwieeeee: My all-time favorite Gamecock athlete is Devan Downey, because as someone who isn’t blessed with height, Devan showed me that the desire to win was substantially more important than any other measurable.
- What drew you to becoming a Carolina fan?
@Stewwwwieeeee: Growing up I became best friends with a kid named Brent Stockstill (currently the starting QB for Middle Tennessee State). When we were kids, his dad became the WR coach for Carolina in 2003. From that point on, I fell in love with the Gamecock culture and atmosphere.
- Who is one Gamecock athlete (any sport) from the past that you’d like to see suit up for one more game?
@Stewwwwieeeee: I’d LOVE to see Connor Shaw lace ‘em up one more time. Preferably this coming (2019) season against either Alabama or the school from the Upstate. He was not only a gamer but also he was a true winner. He brought his 'A' game every time he stepped on the field.
- What single word would you use to describe Will Muschamp?
@Stewwwwieeeee: The one word I would use to describe Coach Muschamp would be "determined."
– Seth Forrester
3. This, that, and the other
Track & Field: Carolina set for championships - The track & field team reaches the grand finale of the 2019 collegiate season as it competes at the 2019 NCAA Outdoor Championships. (link)
Football Recruiting: The Insider Report - A ton of scoop on top targets - leans, a flip candidate, upcoming visitors, and much more. (subscription)
Football Recruiting: Where Gamecocks targets, commit rank in new Rivals100 - The new Rivals100 for the class of 2020 landed on Tuesday afternoon and as always there was plenty of movement among the players committed to and targeted by South Carolina. (link)
Football Recruiting: Stewart honored by comparison - South Carolina wide receiver commit Da'Qon Stewart received quite the compliment. (subscription)
ICYMI - Another Carolina Podcast: Official visit recaps and thoughts on OL commit - South Carolina football and recruiting insiders Chris Clark and Wes Mitchell join host Pearson Fowler on Another Carolina Podcast to discuss the commitment of OL Jazston Turnetine and recap a huge recruiting weekend on campus. (link)
Baseball: Why Kingston decided to shuffle his coaching staff - The people don’t change, but South Carolina’s coaching staff will look a little different this offseason and next year. (link)
Baseball: South Carolina MLB Draft Central - Everything you need to know as the draft continues onward. (link)
- Related: MLB Draft notes after Day 2 (subscription)
Women's Basketball: Paradise Jam ticket package information - Fans can purchase tickets to see the Gamecocks compete in the 2019 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam, which will take place Nov. 28-30. (link)
Softball: Ellie Bailey receives pair of state honors - Incoming freshman Ellie Bailey was named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association 1A-2A-3A-4A Legacy Team. (link)
Equestrian: The Next Ride with Madison Brayman - With the 2018-19 season officially complete, it is time for Carolina to bid farewell to eight seniors, and we're starting with Madison Brayman. (link)
Gamecocks get lessons on building their personal brand - South Carolina student-athletes learned lessons on building a personal brand and crafting a professional image beyond athletics. (link)
– Jackson Fields
4. This Date in Gamecock History
June 5, 2006 – The Gamecocks advanced to a super regional by knocking off Evansville, 5-1.
- USC starter Wynn Pelzer went the distance, scattering eight hits and striking out nine while allowing just one run.
- Offensively, DH Phil Disher had the big blow, a three-run homer in the third inning that put Carolina up 4-0.
- 2B Chris Brown, 3B Neil Giesler and CF Andrew Crisp each had a pair of hits, while Crisp and catcher Ian Paxton had the other USC runs batted in.
- The Gamecocks traveled to Athens for a super regional matchup with Georgia after this win.
5. Birthdays!
None
– John Parker, gamecockarchives.com
6. ⌚ Key Events (Countdown)
• June 5 – MLB Draft, Day 3 (today)
• June 6 – Football: One-day camp (1 day)
• June 7 – Football: One-day camp (2)
• June 8 – Football: One-day camp (3)
• June 13 – Football: OL/DL camps (8)
• June 13 – Football: 7-on-7 tourney (8)
• June 14 – Football: OL/DL camps (9)
• June 14 – Football: 7-on-7 tourney (9)
• June 15 – Football: One-day camp (10)
• June 19 – Football: One-day camp (14)
• June 20 – Football: One-day camp (15)
• June 21 – Football: One-day camp (16)
• June 22 – Football: One-day camp (17)
• June 22 – Football: Specialists camp (17)
• June 27 – Baseball: Prospect camp (22)
• July 11 – Baseball: Prospect camp (36)
• July 15 – SEC Media Days, Day 1 (40)
• July 16 – SEC Media Days, Day 2 (41)
• July 17 – SEC Media Days, Day 3 (42)
• July 18 – SEC Media Days, Day 4 (43)
• July 18 – Baseball: Prospect camp (43)
• July 20 – Ladies Football Clinic (45)
• Aug. 17 – Baseball: Elite prospect camp (73)
• Aug. 31 – Football: Gamecocks vs UNC (87)
• Nov. 13 – Basketball: Early signing period (161)
• Dec. 18 – Football: Early signing period (196)
• Feb. 5 – Football: Regular signing period (245)
