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Locked On Gamecocks - Daily Podcast On South Carolina Gamecocks Football & Basketball

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The Locked on Gamecocks Podcast is a daily podcast hosted by Andrew Lyon, a University of South Carolina graduate and lifelong fan who encompasses the spirit, knowledge and undying loyalty of the Gamecock faithful. Whether it's the swaying bleachers in Williams-Brice Stadium, banner ceremonies in Colonial Life Arena, or claps leading to a strikeout in Founders Park, Andrew will be with you daily bringing you up-to-speed on the latest game results, breaking news and potential storylines across all of South Carolina Gamecocks major sports teams! The Locked on Gamecocks Podcast is Garnet, Black and daily. Part of the Locked On Podcast Network.

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REACTION: South Carolina's Men's Basketball Team Gets HUMBLED In Blowout Loss To Auburn Tigers...

February 15, 2024 05:05 - 28 minutes

Lamont Paris and South Carolina's men's basketball team played the Auburn Tigers on Wednesday night in a game where they were looking to take sole possession of first place in the SEC Regular season title race. Not only did lose out on that opportunity, they were humiliated in the process. What went wrong for the Gamecocks, and how did Meechie Johnson and Collin Murray-Boyles respective performances provide some silver linings from this game? Andrew discusses all of that on this reaction edit...

LaNorris Sellers & Raheim Sanders Can Both Help Each Other This Offseason! | South Carolina Football

February 14, 2024 08:14 - 32 minutes

LaNorris Sellers and Raheim Sanders are both going to benefit one another on the football field for South Carolina's Football field this coming Fall. However, what hasn't been discussed quite as much is how they'll help one another off the field, whether it's adjusting to new coaching or new potential offensive concepts implemented by offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains. How will the two help bring each other along this offseason? Andrew gives his thoughts on that, then chats with Locked On...

LaNorris Sellers’ First Year As A Starter Could Surpass His Predecessors! | South Carolina Football

February 13, 2024 16:26 - 34 minutes

For the first time since Ryan Hilinski in the 2019 season, South Carolina's Football program will likely have a first-time starter at quarterback in LaNorris Sellers. When looking at what Sellers could accomplish in 2024, due to both the talent around him and the individual talent that he possesses, it's fair to say that he could have a better season than quarterbacks like Stephen Garcia, Connor Shaw, Jake Bentley, and Hilinski. How does LaNorris' situation compare to those quarterbacks? Andr...

Special Teams HAS To Be A Weapon Again For Shane Beamer & South Carolina’s Football Team In 2024!

February 12, 2024 08:08 - 38 minutes

South Carolina's Football team regressed in several areas this past Fall, and no area decline likely had as great of an impact on the team's overall performance as special teams did. With how the team is constructed presently and the schedule Shane Beamer and his staff face in 2024, special teams has to bounce back this coming Fall. Why is that? Andrew explains how the defensive and offensive outlook, plus realistic expectations led him to this conclusion. He then dives into the performance S...

Last Season’s 5-7 Record Could Haunt Shane Beamer On The Recruiting Trail… | South Carolina Football

February 09, 2024 08:27 - 31 minutes

Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football team went 5-7 on the football field in 2023. Of course, that will negatively impact the on-field perception of the team heading into the 2024 season this fall, but it will also have an effect on the recruiting trail. What kind of pitch might other teams use against the Gamecocks. Locked On Recruiting Insider Brian Smith joins Andrew on the show to discuss that, along with the position groups South Carolina must hit hard in the 2025 cycle, and where R...

The Success Of Lamont Paris, Other Coaches Will Put Pressure On Shane Beamer To Perform In 2024!

February 08, 2024 19:54 - 34 minutes

Lamont Paris, Dawn Staley, and several other head athletic coaches at the University of South Carolina are seeing tremendous success throughout the winter in terms of team performance and national recognition. The success that's being witnessed in those sports can also lead to questions regarding those who aren't seeing the same levels of success at this point in time, like head football coach Shane Beamer. What kind of added pressure is on Shane Beamer to perform in 2024? Andrew discusses th...

South Carolina’s Men’s Basketball Team Got A Scare From The Ole Miss Rebels, & That’s A Good Thing!

February 07, 2024 09:22 - 34 minutes

Lamont Paris and South Carolina's men's basketball team had to withstand a strong second-half surge to hold onto victory against the Ole Miss Rebels on Tuesday night. While some Gamecocks won't be thrilled with the fact that the game almost slipped away from Carolina's grasp, it could be the kind of game that could benefit the team in the long term. How would this be the case? Andrew explains how that could be the case PLUS how Collin Murray-Boyles is becoming a star for the Gamecocks, and wh...

Lamont Paris & South Carolina's Men's Basketball Team Have A Favorable Matchup Vs. Ole Miss!

February 06, 2024 20:45 - 8 minutes

Later tonight, Lamont Paris and South Carolina's men's basketball team, will square off against the Ole Miss Rebels in a matchup that pits the two biggest surprises in the SEC this season against one another. The Gamecocks have been an absolute tear as of late thanks to their great defense, but it might be their offense that has a chance to keep Ole Miss at arms length tonight. Andrew dives into some numbers and trends of Ole Miss' road defense and explains how Carolina's recent offensive eff...

Spencer Rattler Is The Most NFL-Ready Quarterback In The 2024 Draft Class! | South Carolina Football

February 06, 2024 19:35 - 31 minutes

Former South Carolina star quarterback Spencer Rattler hasn't received a lot of buzz outside of Columbia in terms of his pro prospects at the next level. However, after stringing together solid performances at the Reese's Senior Bowl last week, both in the practice and in the game itself, people in the NFL are saying that Rattler's stock is rising. What are the ingredients that Spencer possesses that makes him the most NFL-ready QB in his class? Andrew breaks all those down, expounds on the n...

Dawn Staley & Lamont Paris Have Made South Carolina Basketball The Epicenter Of College Hoops!

February 05, 2024 08:42 - 36 minutes

For the longest time, the University of South Carolina has been seen as a football-first school. However, with the championship level Dawn Staley and South Carolina's women's basketball program has sustained over the past decade and the breakout year Lamont Paris and South Carolina's men's basketball program has experienced, the Gamecocks are quickly becoming a program that has the majority of the eyes from the basketball world looking at them. How did we get to this point? Andrew breaks down...

College Football’s New Potential Trend Could Soon Affect South Carolina’s Football Program…

February 02, 2024 12:37 - 31 minutes

Recently, Boston College's head football coach Jeff Hafley decided to leave and take the defensive coordinator position with the NFL's Green Bay Packers. While this might not affect Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football program right now, good or bad, that could change in the very near future. How widespread or concentric could the effects be? Andrew breaks down that conversation, discusses how the struggles South Carolina's women's basketball team endured on Thursday night versus the Au...

South Carolina Football Fans Shouldn’t Be Worried About Raheim Sanders Missing Spring Practice!

February 01, 2024 12:18 - 31 minutes

South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer recently made it known that running back transfer Raheim Sanders won't be a participant for the majority of Spring practice due to an offseason procedure he received. While it's not ideal, Gamecock fans shouldn't worry much about Sanders missing practice time. Why is this the case? Andrew explains PLUS talks about how Nyckoles Harbor is earning the respect of his teammates and coaches and why South Carolina's women's basketball team might have a toug...

South Carolina’s Men’s Basketball Team Displays CHAMPIONSHIP-LEVEL Defense In Upset Win Over Vols!

January 31, 2024 10:11 - 34 minutes

Lamont Paris and South Carolina's men's basketball team sent shockwaves once again through the SEC and the college basketball sphere by defeating the No. 5 Tennessee Volunteers. With how Meechie Johnson and the Gamecocks neutralized the majority of the Vols outside of Dalton Knecht to an extent, they displayed once again that they have a championship-caliber defense. Why do they have a championship-level defense? Andrew breaks down the answer to that question, along with last night's game, th...

South Carolina’s Women’s Basketball Team Needs An AGGRESSIVE Kamilla Cardoso To Win Another Natty!

January 29, 2024 08:15 - 34 minutes

South Carolina's Women's Basketball team maintained their undefeated record on Sunday afternoon against the Vanderbilt Commodores, thanks in large part to the attack-first mindset of senior center Kamilla Cardoso. If Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks are going to win another national title, they need Cardoso to keep that same aggressiveness throughout the rest of the season. How does an aggrssive Cardoso change the complexion of the team? Andrew gives his thoughts on that topic, explains why Jim ...

Dawn Staley, Gamecocks Shine In Clutch Moments In Win Over LSU! | South Carolina Women’s Basketball

January 26, 2024 10:56 - 34 minutes

Dawn Staley and South Carolina's women's basketball team came into the Pete Maravich Center on Thursday looking to maintain their undefeated record and sole possession of first place in the SEC over Kim Mulkey's LSU Tigers. While the Gamecocks had their share of struggles throughout the contest, they made enough plays when it mattered the most, leaving Baton Rouge with a huge win over their budding rival. How did they pull it out in the end? Andrew breaks down the plays/performances that won ...

Carolina's Showdown Vs. LSU Has Future Implications Riding On It | South Carolina Women’s Basketball

January 25, 2024 08:28 - 34 minutes

Dawn Staley and South Carolina's women's basketball team are set for a massive showdown with the LSU Tigers later tonight. The matchup will have massive implications on the SEC regular season title race and potential seeding situation in the NCAA Tournament, but it could also have implications on the Gamecocks' dominance of the sport. How could that be the case? Andrew explains what the team will risk if they lose to the Tigers on Thursday night and is then joined by Locked On LSU host Caroli...

South Carolina’s Men’s Basketball Team Shows They’re An NCAA Tournament Team In Upset Over Kentucky!

January 24, 2024 09:29 - 30 minutes

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SEC QB Power Rankings Are Out, & LaNorris Sellers’ Ranking Makes No Sense… | South Carolina Football

January 23, 2024 08:31 - 29 minutes

Being in the midst of the college football offseason, pundits and analysts are releasing several lists, including Power Ranking list for the SEC's projected starting quarterbacks in 2024. As far as LaNorris Sellers goes, his ranking makes no sense when compared to one quarterback who's similar to him in age and hype, and when looking at some of the criteria for the rankings. What exactly is wrong with Sellers' slot? Andrew breaks down the main issues with the power rankings, discusses how one...

Pete Lembo’s Departure Leaves Shane Beamer With A Critical Decision… | South Carolina Football

January 22, 2024 07:59 - 32 minutes

On Sunday morning, South Carolina's football program suffered their biggest coaching loss of the Shane Beamer tenure when special teams coordinator Pete Lembo was announced as the new head coach of the Buffalo Bulls. With Lembo moving on, Beamer has several different routes that he could take to fill in the new vacancy on his staff, some which could affect him, defensive coordinator Clayton White or others on the staff. What are his options, and the subsequent pros and cons of each? Andrew br...

Shane Beamer, South Carolina’s Football Team Have A Good Chance Of Upsetting Alabama In 2024!

January 19, 2024 07:26 - 29 minutes

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Robby Ashford Brings Multiple Invaluable Traits To The Gamecocks’ QB Room! | South Carolina Football

January 17, 2024 08:35 - 29 minutes

On Tuesday afternoon, Auburn transfer QB Robby Ashford announced his commitment to Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football program. Besides obviously adding to the depth of the Gamecocks' QB room, Ashford will also bring several invaluable traits and experiences that other quarterbacks simply wouldn't have been able to address. What are those traits and experiences? Andrew breaks them all down, talks to LO Auburn host Zac Blackerby to gain insight on Robby's time at Auburn, and names the o...

Shane Beamer & South Carolina’s Football Program Needs To Have A Better Offseason Than Clemson!

January 16, 2024 06:30 - 30 minutes

After a disappointing 5-7 campaign in 2023, South Carolina Football fans will be looking for head coach Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks to bounce back on the field this coming Fall. However, if Carolina is gonna be able to accomplish just that, they're gonna have to best their opponents off the field this offseason in multiple facets. Which three teams do the Gamecocks need to best? Andrew gives his three, along with his rationale and discusses his biggest concern for Lamont Paris and South Ca...

Shane Beamer Is Making Ingenious Moves With Offensive Staff Shuffling! | South Carolina Football

January 12, 2024 12:02 - 26 minutes

Many South Carolina Football fans were wondering throughout the month of December whether or not Shane Beamer was going to make any changes to his coaching staff coming off the heels of a 5-7 season in 2023. While it didn't happen quickly, moves are being made, and the ones being made on the offensive side are quite savvy by Shane Beamer. What is it that Beamer is reportedly doing with James Coley and Justin Stepp that shouldn't go unnoticed? Andrew touches on that PLUS the reports that forme...

Nick Saban’s Retirement Could Have A Great Effect On Shane Beamer & Gamecocks! | South Carolina Football

January 11, 2024 08:09 - 29 minutes

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For The First Time Under Shane Beamer, The Defense Might Be The Best Unit… | South Carolina Football

January 10, 2024 11:42 - 29 minutes

Ever since Shane Beamer's arrival in Columbia, the defense for South Carolina's football team has taken a backseat when it comes to off-field recognition when you consider the stellar special teams play from 2021-22 and what Spencer Rattler & Xavier Legette accomplished on offense in 2023. However, based on what Clayton White's unit did at the end of last year and the personnel losses the other units have suffered this offseason, 2024 might be the year where the defense leads the way for the ...

South Carolina’s Football Program Will Find Out What Kind Of Coordinator Dowell Loggains Is In 2024!

January 09, 2024 06:30 - 32 minutes

Dowell Loggains, the offensive coordinator for South Carolina's Football team, had a solid debut in the 2023 season for the Gamecocks. However, with the losses of Spencer Rattler and Xavier Legette to the NFL, and a lack of proven star power on the roster, Loggains will have to perform even better as a play-caller in 2024. What is it about the personnel that could hold him and subsequently the offense back? Andrew breaks down the potential concerns on offense, how Dowell can combat them throu...

Recent WR Additions Don’t Address Need For Downfield Receiving Threat... | South Carolina Football

January 08, 2024 06:30 - 29 minutes

Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football program have landed several players from the transfer portal over the past few days, including wide receivers Gage Larvadain of Miami (OH) and Ahmari Huggins-Bruce of Louisville. Although both of those guys can certainly help the Gamecocks' receiving core in 2024, neither player will address the team's biggest need at the position. How do their college stats and physical frames back this notion? Andrew navigates the topic by breaking down the numbers...

South Carolina's Men's Basketball Team Proves They Can Endure Rockfight In Win Over Miss. State!

January 06, 2024 20:37 - 25 minutes

Lamont Paris and South Carolina's Men's Basketball team came into their matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday known as a three-point shooting team that lacked a strong presence on the inside. Despite the glaring mismatch in the paint on paper, Meechie Johnson and the Gamecocks showed that they can outduel a team with a stronger frontcourt. How did they get it done? Andrew breaks it down on this reaction edition of Locked On Gamecocks! Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors...

Could A Weaker SEC Prevent South Carolina's Women’s Basketball Team From Getting The No. 1 Seed?

January 04, 2024 14:24 - 29 minutes

Dawn Staley and South Carolina's Women's Basketball team have steamrolled through the majority of their competition to this point in the season. However, with the SEC being a weaker conference in the sport this season and the UCLA Bruins right on their heels in a deeper Pac-12 conference, there's a chance the SEC's lack of firepower hurts the Gamecocks' chances of securing the No. 1 overall seed in March. How could this happen and what does Carolina have to do to prevent it? Andrew discusses ...

Five-star DL Elijah Griffin Headlines 2025 Prospects South Carolina’s Football Program MUST Land!

January 03, 2024 17:33 - 24 minutes

For the second straight high school recruiting cycle, Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football program landed a Top 20 class. Having landed multiple position-changing and potential perception-altering players in that stretch, there's several players who fit the same billing that Beamer's staff should target in the 2025 cycle. Who are those guys? Andrew breaks down his Top 5 2025 targets for the Gamecocks on this second Wednesday edition of the Locked On Gamecocks Podcast! Support Us By Supp...

James Madison WR Elijah Sarratt Headlines Transfers South Carolina’s Football Program MUST Land!

January 03, 2024 06:27 - 27 minutes

While the December transfer portal window is officially closed, Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football program still need to land multiple portal players in order to fulfill certain needs on their roster. While some will point to the offensive line and maybe cornerback, wide receiver, and linebacker serve right now as more pressing needs. Who could the Gamecocks pursue at those positions? Andrew gives three different names to watch and then talks with LO's Recruiting Insider Brian Smith a...

South Carolina’s Football Team Needs To Have A Threatening & Dynamic Run Game In 2024!

January 01, 2024 15:30 - 29 minutes

Over the past couple of years under Shane Beamer's watch, South Carolina's Football team has struggled to be able to consistently threaten opponents with their ground game. With the new personnel, however, that's expected to be in the lineup next Fall, along with a more stable o-line and OC Dowell Loggains' having a better understanding of his players and their skillsets, the Gamecocks should change that narrative in 2024. Carolina will also need to accomplish two other goals in 2024: find a ...

Not Making A Bowl Game Might’ve Actually Helped Shane Beamer & South Carolina’s Football Team!

December 29, 2023 10:30 - 31 minutes

Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football program didn't qualify for a bowl game in 2023. However, when looking at what happened to the Gamecocks last December, and comparing that to what they've done this month, the argument could be made that not making it to the postseason has benefitted Beamer and the team tremendously. Why is that the case? Andrew gives his full thoughts on that PLUS the offer dispensed to transfer wideout and James Madison standout Elijah Sarratt, and why a trio of in-...

Shane Beamer Will Be Taking A Risk No Matter What He Does With His Staff | South Carolina Football

December 28, 2023 06:30 - 26 minutes

Shane Beamer has gone about the offseason in a masterful fashion so far, being able to retain some of the best players currently on South Carolina's Football roster while bringing several key transfers keeping essentially his entire 2024 high school recruiting class intact. Now, fans and pundits alike wonder if Beamer will make any changes to his coaching staff after what was a down year in 2023. No matter what route Shane takes, however, there will be inherent risks that come with his final ...

Is There A Flaw That Could Eventually Hurt Dawn Staley & South Carolina's Women's Basketball Team?

December 27, 2023 06:30 - 29 minutes

Dawn Staley and South Carolina's Women's Basketball team have eviscerated the majority of their competition to this point in the 2023-24 season. While some will look at some of the surface-level numbers and assume there are no weaknesses with this team, there's one that's scarcely shown up but could come back to haunt the Gamecocks in future games against regular season or NCAA Tournament opponents. What is that potential weakness? Andrew discusses that PLUS how the transfer portal cycle coul...

Shane Beamer & South Carolina’s Football Staff Continue To Excel At Recruiting O-Linemen & QBs!

December 23, 2023 13:43 - 33 minutes

Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football program have landed a Top 20 recruiting class for the second straight cycle in a row during the early national signing day period. They continue to mine important positions like offensive line and quarterback but could've stood to add more numbers at other positions. What were those positions? Andrew dives into all of that and talks about Debron Gatling's skillset and what he'll bring to the Gamecocks' WR room in 2024! Support Us By Supporting Our Sp...

Which 5-Star South Carolina Football Signee Has The Higher Ceiling? Dylan Stewart Or Josiah Thompson?

December 21, 2023 20:21 - 31 minutes

Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football team had themselves a really good start to the Early National Signing Day period, seemingly capping off what was a successful 2024 cycle. Their top two signees by ranking standards were 5-stars Dylan Stewart and Josiah Thompson. Which guy has the higher ceiling when comparing the two? Andrew gives his thoughts on that question, which guy was the biggest diamond in the rough find for the class, and why the loss of Jaylen Nichols isn't as bad as it wou...

Shane Beamer & South Carolina's Football Program Might Need To Resort To Stop-Gap Plan For QB Depth!

December 19, 2023 08:45 - 31 minutes

Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football program enjoyed plenty of good news this past week when it came to recruiting the transfer portal. However, if Monday is any indication, the momentum is now slowing down to a crawl, with transfer QB target AJ Swann committing to LSU, and another reported target in KJ Jefferson looking at several other schools. What could Beamer and the staff do to address their QB depth issue before Spring practice begins in March? Andrew offers up his solution to th...

Shane Beamer Continues Portal Dominance, But South Carolina's Football Team Still Has A Few Holes...

December 18, 2023 08:50 - 31 minutes

Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football program have been killing it in the transfer portal over the past two weeks. The commitments they've secured have fortified key positions on both sides of the ball, but a couple of holes or needs still need to be addressed by the staff. What positions do those needs lie? Andrew explores that question, discusses a couple of wide receiver targets the Gamecocks could pursue and talks about Carolina's recent portal commits in Ball State TE Brady Hunt and...

Shane Beamer & South Carolina’s Football Team Face Tough Uphill Battle With 2024 Schedule...

December 15, 2023 08:05 - 33 minutes

South Carolina's Football program learned of their full 2024 football schedule on Wednesday night, and from the looks of it, Shane Beamer and his staff will have a tough hill to climb. However, despite the fact they'll be playing five conference opponents who won 9 or more games in 2023, there is a possibility they can still become bowl-eligible. How could they do it? Andrew runs through the schedule, discusses the recent transfer additions in Jayden McGowan, DeAndre Jules, and Jawarn Howell,...

BONUS: SEC Schedule Reaction Show

December 14, 2023 02:14 - 55 minutes

The SEC Schedule for the 2024 college football season has dropped and our Locked On hosts give instant reactions to what it means for the conference. With the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs being the early favorites in the SEC and the first season welcoming the Texas Longhorns and Oklahoma Sooners to the conference, there will be a ton of angles to tackle in our conversation led by Locked On SEC host Chris Gordy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raheim Sanders' Commitment Is A BIG Deal In MULTIPLE Ways! | South Carolina Football, Shane Beamer

December 13, 2023 20:10 - 27 minutes

South Carolina's Football program received news on Wednesday morning that could change the outlook for the Gamecocks: Raheim Sanders, or Rocket Sanders, is expected to be in Columbia next Fall. We all know what the stats say about the former Arkansas tailback, but does the highlight reel show? Andrew breaks down Raheim's game and skillset, discusses how his arrival could change Dowell Loggains' vision for the offense next Fall, and gives his thoughts on the rumblings surrounding Antwane Wells...

Oscar Adaway’s Pledge Is Proof That Shane Beamer Has Changed As A Coach... | South Carolina Football

December 13, 2023 10:59 - 29 minutes

South Carolina's Football program landed their second commitment of the 2023-24 transfer portal cycle in North Texas RB Oscar Adaway III. While the rising fifth-year senior will certainly bolster the Gamecocks running back room, the pledge itself is also a sign of how Shane Beamer is changing as a coach when it comes to addressing roster needs ahead of next season. How is that being displayed? Andrew explains that PLUS gives a breakdown of what kind of back Carolina is getting in Adaway and g...

Shane Beamer & Co. Land VERSATILE Playmaker In WR Jared Brown! | South Carolina Football

December 12, 2023 09:22 - 34 minutes

Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football program got some good news on Monday, as portal wide receiver Jared Brown, from the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, committed to the Gamecocks. With a build and skillset reminiscent of former Carolina greats Shi Smith and Deebo Samuel at the wide receiver, Brown is sure to make an immense impact in Dowell Loggains' offense. What will the playmaker bring to the field? Andrew dives into his and JUCO DT Jerome Simmons' skillsets and discusses what Dawn S...

Should Gamecock Fans Be Worried About Lack Of Weekend Commitments? | South Carolina Football

December 11, 2023 09:16 - 31 minutes

Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football program hosted a bunch of portal targets on campus this past weekend. However, through Sunday night, no public commitments have been made by anyone in that group. Should Gamecock fans be concerned about this? Andrew makes the case for why fans should and shouldn't be concerned, why JUCO DT Jerome Simmons would be a good get, and ranks all of the portal visitors from this past weekend based on who would be the biggest get! Support Us By Supporting Our...

Mario Anderson Jr. Is Expected To Enter The Transfer Portal, But Why? | South Carolina Football

December 08, 2023 00:41 - 28 minutes

South Carolina's Football fanbase was taken by surprise when reports came out on Wednesday that their starting running back in 2023, Mario Anderson Jr., was expected to enter the transfer portal. This would certainly hurt Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks, but just how much, and why is this move happening to begin with? Andrew discusses that PLUS the news of Arkansas RB Raheim Sanders taking an official visit to Columbia, and gives his thoughts on Lamont Paris and the South Carolina Men's Basket...

Shane Beamer’s Transfer Portal Strategy Could Pay Big Dividends! | South Carolina Football

December 06, 2023 09:57 - 35 minutes

Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football staff have offered a bunch of transfer prospects who have either starred at lower levels or shown some potential of being productive contributors for their respective teams at the Power 4 level. While some fans think the Gamecocks aren't being aggressive enough, Andrew believes they're going about the portal in the right manner. Why is that? He explains his thought process behind that PLUS how much of a chance Carolina could have with Arkansas transf...

Shane Beamer & South Carolina’s Football Team Are Pursuing The Right Guys At The WR Position!

December 05, 2023 07:47 - 29 minutes

Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football staff sent out a flurry of offers to transfer portal prospects on Monday, particularly at the wide receiver position. Three of those offers went to Vanderbilt's Will Sheppard and Jayden McGowan, along with Louisiana Tech's Cyrus Allen, and shows the varying type of skillsets the Gamecocks are trying to accumulate in what will be a revamped receiver room in 2024. What kind of skillsets do each of those guys possess? Andrew breaks each one down, discus...

Is Shane Beamer & South Carolina’s Football Program Embracing A New Portal Strategy?

December 04, 2023 19:48 - 36 minutes

Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football staff know they have to hit the transfer portal hard this offseason in order to bounce back from a disappointing 5-7 campaign they had in 2023. Based on some of the Gamecocks that seem to be entering the portal, however, it appears Beamer might be getting a bit more aggressive in terms of his portal strategy this time around. How so? Andrew gives his opinion on that PLUS a ranking of the top five offers/reported targets on South Carolina's portal wis...

Antwane Wells Jr., Others Enter The Portal. What It Means For South Carolina's Football Program...

December 01, 2023 00:53 - 30 minutes

Antwane Wells Jr. sent South Carolina Football fans into a tizzy on Thursday morning through reports that he's expected to enter the transfer portal. Multiple other Gamecocks are also reportedly intending to leave the program. What does this say about South Carolina's Football program? Does the buck stop with Shane Beamer? Is there an NIL issue in Columbia, and if so, can anything be done to overcome it? Andrew attempts to address all of that on this edition of the Locked On Gamecocks Podcast...

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