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

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Locked On Gamecocks podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Hosted by University of South Carolina graduate and longtime fan Andrew Lyon, the Locked On Gamecocks podcast provides your daily South Carolina Gamecocks fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Gamecocks. From the legendary Williams-Brice Stadium to the electrifying Colonial Life Arena, and everywhere in between, the Locked On Gamecocks podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Gamecocks locker room and the SEC. The Locked On Gamecocks podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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How Does LaNorris Sellers Handle Being 'The Guy' In The Spring Game? | South Carolina Football

April 19, 2024 16:13 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

LaNorris Sellers will get his first taste of action as the 'de facto' starting quarterback for Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football team in their Garnet and Black Spring Game on Saturday night. While everyone knows the highlight-reel type potential that Sellers possesses, it remains to be seen how he'll handle doing all of the little things with the added pressure of being the guy everyone on his team is likely looking to for answers. What do we need to see from LaNorris to label his S...

Is Dawn Staley Now On Mount Rushmore Of Women's Basketball? | South Carolina Women's Basketball

April 17, 2024 16:52 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

Coming off the hinges of her third national title win and an undefeated season to boot, there's no question that South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is now in the upper echelon when we talk about the best coaches in women's college basketball history. Being now one of just five coaches in the sport's history to win three titles, is she now securely in the Top 4 and on the sport's Mount Rushmore, or is there a valid argument against it? Andrew breaks down the longevity versus ...

Kamilla Cardoso's Story Adds To Gamecocks' Development Pitch! | South Carolina Women's Basketball

April 16, 2024 01:07 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MB

Tonight, South Carolina women's basketball star Kamilla Cardoso realized her dream at the 2024 WNBA Draft, officially becoming a professional women's basketball player. Cardoso's journey to this moment serves as a testament to the kind of program Dawn Staley and her staff run and why it can be fruitful for both high school prospects and transfers. How does this change Dawn's recruiting pitch? Andrew dishes on that, talks about the draft ceiling for other Gamecock WBB players for next year, a...

Joyce Edwards Is The Most Skilled Frontcourt Player For South Carolina Women's Basketball In Years!

April 15, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

South Carolina's women's basketball team is getting even stronger in their frontcourt next season as they add the No. 3 prospect in the country according to ESPN's HoopGurlz Rankings in five-star forward from Camden, SC, Joyce Edwards. Edwards, however, shouldn't just be viewed as added depth and athleticism for Dawn Staley in the Gamecocks frontcourt, as based on what she displayed in the Nike Hoops Summit against International players this past weekend, the potential is there for her to be...

Raegan Beers' Portal Entry Could Affect South Carolina's Women’s Basketball Team In Different Ways!

April 12, 2024 18:18 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

Dawn Staley is currently in a position where she doesn't have to go and bring in a transfer to South Carolina's women's basketball program in order to address a glaring issue. However, Oregon State center Raegan Beers is the kind of transfer that she might not be able to pass up, considering the likely high-level suitors she's going to have. How could Beers positively or negatively impact the championship contender list for South Carolina as far as increasing or lessening their stranglehold ...

Who Could Challenge Dawn Staley & South Carolina's Women’s Basketball Team Next Season?

April 11, 2024 17:22 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB

Dawn Staley and South Carolina's women's basketball team are coming off of an undefeated national title run that saw no opponent be able to take them down in the process. However, there are a few programs who due to their talent, roster continuity and familiarity with the Gamecocks could be suitable challengers for Staley & Co. this next season. Who are those teams? Andrew talks about the three squads that stick out to him the most and breaks down the game of the most recent South Carolina f...

Dawn Staley & South Carolina's Women’s Basketball Team Have Multiple Ways They Can Replace Kamilla!

April 10, 2024 16:23 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

Unlike last offseason, South Carolina's women's basketball team won't be facing a litany of questions regarding what their squad will look like next Winter. However, one looming void that Dawn Staley and her staff will have to fill is the one left by center Kamilla Cardoso, who's set to move onto the WNBA. Does the answer reside on the current roster in Sania Feagin or Adhel Tac or could there be a transfer that could come in and take over the five-spot for the Gamecocks? Andrew breaks down ...

South Carolina's Women’s Basketball Team Ends Revenge Season With Storybook-esque National Title Win

April 08, 2024 13:54 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Dawn Staley and South Carolina's women's basketball team officially completed their revenge tour on Sunday afternoon when they defeated Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes for the national championship. It was a game where, if Gamecock fans had to draw it up like a Hollywood script, it included everything they could've wanted and more. How did Raven Johnson lock-down Clark on defense? Where does Kamilla Cardoso now stand amongst the all-time great South Carolina WBB players? How bright is th...

Can South Carolina's Women’s Basketball Team Complete The Revenge Tour Against Caitlin Clark & Iowa?

April 07, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MB

South Carolina's women's basketball team is just one game away from completing their revenge tour and winning the NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship in the process, and they'll have the chance to get the best kind of payback on Sunday afternoon when they face Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes, the group that took them down in the NCAA Women's Final Four last season. Both sides possess plenty of intriguing storylines and have a dominant player in their starting lineup in South Ca...

Is South Carolina's Women's Basketball Matchup Vs. NC State Wolfpack Being Overlooked?

April 05, 2024 12:14 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

South Carolina's women's basketball team is set to face off against the NC State Wolfpack in the Final Four, and despite all of the intriguing storylines that come with the matchup, it feels as if the game itself is being overlooked. Is that truly the case? What could be the deciding factor in this game? How should we view the reunion between the Gamecocks and Saniya Rivers? Andrew examines all of these questions with Locked On Women's Basketball contributor Gabriella Lewis in this game brea...

Dawn Staley Has A Chance To Create 'The Alabama Effect' With South Carolina Women's Basketball!

April 04, 2024 19:05 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

When Nick Saban and Alabama's football program won three national championships in four years, they became a household name that spanned all sports and American society in general. Dawn Staley and South Carolina's women's basketball team has a chance to create that same kind of effect should they win it all this weekend. What would 'The Alabama Effect' do for the program and how would the current wave of momentum the sport is riding help the Gamecocks even more so? Andrew breaks down that, a...

South Carolina's Women's Basketball Team Could Be In For A Defensive Slugfest Vs. NC State Wolfpack!

April 02, 2024 16:56 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Dawn Staley and South Carolina's women's basketball team will face off against the NC State Wolfpack in the NCAA Women's Final Four on Friday night to decide who will play in the national championship game. Although the Gamecocks enter the game with the reputation of being the better defensive team, and usually most physically imposing, the Wolfpack might be a rare opponent that can match up well with Carolina on both fronts. How do the numbers back up this notion? Andrew analyzes a few key ...

Bracket Breakdown: Final Four: UConn, Purdue, Alabama or N.C. State?

April 02, 2024 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

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This Is One Of The Best Coaching Jobs Of Dawn Staley's Career! | South Carolina Women's Basketball

April 01, 2024 19:26 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB

No women's college basketball fan expected Dawn Staley and South Carolina's women's basketball program to just drop off a cliff this season despite their personnel losses from the Final Four team they had last year. With the Gamecocks once again undefeated and heading back to the Final Four later this week, it's time we discuss how this could be the best coaching job of Dawn's career to this point. Where does it rank all-time? Andrew gives his thoughts on that plus how Tessa Johnson has beco...

South Carolina's Women's Basketball Team Look To Get Past Indiana Hoosiers In Sweet 16!

March 29, 2024 16:18 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

Dawn Staley and South Carolina's women's basketball team will be taking the hardwood again later this afternoon in their Sweet 16 matchup against the Indiana Hoosiers. Between the frontcourt matchup of Kamilla Cardoso and Mackenzie Holmes and the shooting prowess both teams possess, there's a great chance this will be the Gamecocks' toughest test they've had to date in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. How could it play out? I chat with Locked On Hoosiers host Jacob Goins about the mat...

Does South Carolina's Women's Basketball Team Need To Worry About Iowa For Reasons Beyond Caitlin?

March 28, 2024 18:17 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

South Carolina's women's basketball team seems to have a clear path to the Final Four in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament based on the teams remaining on their side of the bracket. However, should Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks make it all the way to the title game and match up against Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes, they might have reasons worry that go beyond the play on the court. What external concerns should they have should this scenario play out? Andrew addresses those conce...

Dawn Staley Has Been A Rare Pillar Of Stability In The SEC! | South Carolina Women’s Basketball

March 27, 2024 11:17 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

Dawn Staley has been one of the best coaches, if not the best coach, in all of women's college basketball over the past five seasons. However, with the SEC having undergone constant change in the past, and rapidly adding coaching talent in recent years and months, it feels as if Dawn hasn't gotten enough praise for what she's done in her own league. How abnormal is Staley's consistency and how could a more difficult SEC help her earn more respect in the years to come? Andrew examines all of ...

There Isn’t A Single Team Left That Should Scare South Carolina’s Women’s Basketball Team!

March 26, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MB

South Carolina's women's basketball team has treated the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament like an evening stroll to this point. However, several other big-name players and teams, like Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes and Cameron Brink and the Stanford Cardinals struggled to get past the competition they faced in the first weekend of action. How have the other top teams faired in comparison to Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks to this point? Andrew recaps all of the closely-contested games t...

The Recent 3-Pt. Shooting Surge From South Carolina’s Women’s Basketball Team Should Scare Everyone!

March 25, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

Dawn Staley and South Carolina's women's basketball team have been quite dominant so far in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, and a big reason for this has been their recent surge in three-point shooting efficiency. With their recent successes from behind the arc, the team is going to see the offense open up even more for everyone on the floor and is even more likely to clinch the program's third national title. How could these recent showings be displaying the untapped potential for S...

South Carolina's Men's Basketball Team Looks To Silence Doubters In NCAA Tournament Vs Oregon Ducks!

March 20, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

South Carolina's men's basketball team is set to play their first NCAA Tournament game on Thursday afternoon when they take on the Oregon Ducks. While there will be multiple fun individual matchups to digest in this game, with BJ Mack going up against N'Faly Dante, and Ta'Lon Cooper and Meechie Johnson battling against Jackson Shelstad, the meaning of this game goes beyond just these notable playmakers. What do Lamont Paris and the Gamecocks have to do in order to win this game? What is thei...

South Carolina’s Football Program Has A More Business-Like Approach As Spring Practice Begins!

March 19, 2024 19:16 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

South Carolina's football program began Spring practice on what was a chiller-than-expected Tuesday morning. Although the team primarily went through special team and individual position group drills, there were in-palpable takeaways to be had. What were those takeaways? Andrew provides his thoughts from what he saw, talks about three players that MUST take a step forward this Spring, and discusses the opportunity Lamont Paris and South Carolina's men's basketball team will have participatin...

Bracket Breakdown Special: Everything you need for the NCAA Tournament

March 18, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 76 MB

Will UConn, Houston, Purdue and North Carolina hold true to their number one seed in the NCAA Tournament? Can Iowa State, Tennessee, Marquette or Arizona break into the Final Four? Cinderellas, upsets, betting favorites and those 5/12 matchups. Locked On College Basketball hosts, Andy Patton and Isaac Schade join Tenitra Batiste to help walk you through your bracket step by step to help you win your pool.     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Manscaped Get 20% Off and Free Shipping ...

Dawn Staley & South Carolina's Women's Basketball Team Have A Clear Path To The NCAA Final Four!

March 18, 2024 07:56 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MB

Dawn Staley and South Carolina's women's basketball team found out that they were the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament on Sunday night. When looking at the Gamecocks' regional and the entire tournament bracket, it's pretty clear that Staley's team has as straightforward a path for the Final Four as anybody in the Tournament. How do their regional opponents compare to other regionals? Andrew talks the top teams from each group, why Ta'Lon Cooper is the ...

REACTION: South Carolina's Men's Basketball Team Will Play In The NCAA Tournament!

March 18, 2024 00:26 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Lamont Paris has officially led South Carolina's men's basketball team to their first NCAA Men's Division I Men's Basketball Tournament appearance since 2017! While players, coaches, and fans alike will be celebrating tonight, the team will of course have to make a quick turnaround and prepare for an opponent they likely haven't faced all season. Who will they play in the first round, and how does their region shake out as a whole? Andrew breaks all of that down on this SPECIAL Selection Sun...

Who Are The Most Ideal Regional Opponents For Dawn Staley & South Carolina Women's Basketball?

March 15, 2024 08:07 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Dawn Staley and South Carolina's women's basketball program are likely going to be the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament come Selection Sunday. Although the team will likely have an easy path to yet another Final Four appearance, there are still some teams out there they'd probably prefer to play over others. Who are the teams they should want to face? Andrew breaks down the No. 2 through 5 seed lines and picks out the most vulnerable in his eyes, explains why Collin Murray-Boyles re...

Lamont Paris’ New Contract Signals A Commitment To Winning! | South Carolina Men’s Basketball

March 14, 2024 19:28 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

It was reported by ESPN's Pete Thamel on Thursday morning that the University of South Carolina had reached an agreement with Lamont Paris, the head coach of South Carolina's men's basketball program, on a new contract. The news, however, shouldn't just be viewed as a commitment to Paris, but more so a commitment to changing the entire image of South Carolina athletics and in more obvious terms, basketball. How is that the case? Andrew explains what the new deal signals to the rest of colleg...

MiLaysia Fulwiley Could Be The Great Equalizer For South Carolina’s Women’s Basketball In Tourney!

March 13, 2024 19:57 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MB

Unlike last year, South Carolina's women's basketball team isn't able to play their C- game against a good opponent and walk out with a win. However, with the athleticism and different attacking styles MiLaysia Fulwiley possesses, Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks will have an ace up their sleeves heading into the NCAA Tournament. How does Fulwiley help serve as an equalizer when Carolina is struggling? Andrew breaks down the strengths that she offers, dives into a soundbite from Kim Mulkey wher...

South Carolina’s Women’s Basketball Series With The LSU Tigers Has Taken On A New Meaning...

March 12, 2024 09:48 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Dawn Staley and South Carolina's women's basketball team, alongside Kim Mulkey and the LSU Tigers, stole national headlines in the sports media world on Monday, with everyone talking about the late-game kerfuffle that had taken place between both teams, something rarely seen in women's college basketball. With this fight, combined with all of the preexisting conditions and feelings between both teams heading into the SEC Tournament Championship Game, it's now fair to say that this series has...

South Carolina’s Women’s Basketball Team Grew A TON In The SEC Tournament, Which Will Help In March!

March 11, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

Dawn Staley and South Carolina's women's basketball team won their eighth SEC Tournament Title this past weekend. Although the Gamecocks remain unblemished less than a week before Selection Sunday, their wins in Greenville didn't come without struggle. How did the team grow from their rollercoaster performances against the Texas A&M Aggies, Tennessee Lady Volunteers and LSU Tigers? Andrew breaks down their improvement from each individual game, discusses the fight that led to Kamilla Cardoso...

South Carolina’s Women’s Basketball Team Has An Easy Path To The SEC Championship Game!

March 08, 2024 08:38 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

Dawn Staley and South Carolina's women's basketball team are set to begin postseason play later this afternoon. When looking at their side of the bracket for the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament, it's fair to say that their path to the championship game will be easy one. How could their track record and extra rest factor into this rationale? Andrew breaks it all down along with what Lamont Paris and South Carolina's men's basketball team need to have happen in order to clinch a double-bye i...

South Carolina's Men's Basketball Team Should Feel CONFIDENT In Their Matchup Against #4 Tennessee!

March 06, 2024 17:25 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Lamont Paris and South Carolina's men's basketball are set for a massive showdown with the Tennessee Volunteers later tonight at the Colonial Life Arena in a game that will have ramifications on the SEC regular season title race. With what happened in their last meeting, and the circumstances surrounding tonight's game, the Gamecocks should feel confident. What would the supposed rationale behind that confidence? Andrew chats with Locked On Vols' host Eric Cain to breakdown the matchup and n...

Te-Hina Paopao’s Return Gives Dawn Staley Flexibility At Guard! | South Carolina Women's Basketball

March 05, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

On Monday night, Dawn Staley and South Carolina's women's basketball team got tremendous news that'll impact how the team looks next season: senior guard Te-Hina Paopao will forgo the WNBA Draft and come back next season. While Paopao's ability to shoot from the outside will obviously give the offense a big boost next Winter, that won't be the only benefit that coincides with her return. How will Te-Hina's announcement affect the dynamic of the Gamecocks' backcourt? Andrew runs through the p...

Is This Historic Season For South Carolina’s Women’s Basketball Team Not Garnering Enough Attention?

March 04, 2024 19:12 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

Dawn Staley and South Carolina's women's basketball team accomplished a significant feat against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, securing an undefeated regular season mark for the second straight season. However, with the attention (well-deserved in many aspects) that Iowa's Caitlin Clark got this past weekend, it feels as if the national media is overlooking what Staley's team has done this season. Is that true, and what makes this season so impressive for the Gamecocks? Andrew dives into th...

The Gamecocks’ RB Room Is The Deepest It’s Ever Been In This Millennium! | South Carolina Football

February 28, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MB

Shane Beamer and South Carolina's football staff added several talented players to the Gamecocks' running back room this offseason, guys like Raheim Sanders, Oscar Adaway III, Jawarn Howell and Matthew Fuller. When taking into account the proven production, collective experience and differing skillsets, it's fair to say that this is the deepest RB room Carolina has had in a long time. What do the numbers and film say? Andrew makes his case about that PLUS why Spencer Rattler's workout at the...

South Carolina’s Football Game Vs. LSU Is One Of Three Games The Gamecocks Could "Steal" In 2024!

February 27, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MB

South Carolina's football schedule has always been a daunting, but for Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks in 2024, their slate will be even more challenging than it's been in years past. There are so few "likely" wins on the schedule that most agree that Carolina will have to "steal" a couple of wins or win games they aren't expected to on paper, in order to make it back to a bowl game this coming winter. Which three SEC games could the Gamecocks "steal" this upcoming season? Andrew gives his th...

Shane Beamer Shouldn’t Get ANY Criticism For The James Coley Situation! | South Carolina Football

February 26, 2024 17:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

This past weekend, Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football team were dealt a tough blow when reports surfaced that wide receivers coach James Coley is expected to take the same position with one of the Gamecocks' biggest SEC rivals in the Georgia Bulldogs. While no one would've expected the fanbase to respond positively to the news surrounding Coley, some took genuine shots at Beamer for even hiring his old colleage in the first place. Why is this criticism unfounded? Andrew explains the ...

Who’s More Important In 2024? LaNorris Sellers Or Raheim Sanders? | South Carolina Football

February 23, 2024 08:16 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MB

If South Carolina's football team is going to accomplish the goals they set out for themselves in 2024, LaNorris Sellers and Raheim Sanders will likely play crucial roles in helping the team do so. However, in terms of which guy is more important, one player clearly has a greater chance of impacting the game than the other. Which one? Andrew gives his thoughts on which star is more important, where South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley ranks among the all-time greats coming off...

2023 Struggles Could Be The Best Thing That Happened To Shane Beamer | South Carolina Football

February 22, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 22 MB

Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football program undoubtedly went through some issues this past Fall that could've been avoided. However, those problems could wind up helping the Gamecocks head coach for the better in the long run. How could that be the case? Andrew explains his thought process behind this possibility, ranks the biggest wins in Dawn Staley's tenure ahead of her chance to get career win No. 600 against the Alabama Crimson Tide later tonight, and stresses the importance of S...

Shane Beamer Could Be Replicating Part Of Jim Harbaugh’s Mich. Blueprint! | South Carolina Football

February 21, 2024 06:30 - 27 minutes - 22.5 MB

Shane Beamer has made multiple new coaching hires this offseason for South Carolina's Football team, with the latest being new tight ends coach and run-game coordinator Shawn Elliott. While it might not seem like it on the surface, with the kind of hires Beamer has made, he may very well be attempting to replicate part of the blueprint that Jim Harbaugh used to resurrect his coaching career with the Michigan Wolverines. How is this so? Andrew gives his thoughts on why it's plausible, and dis...

Robby Ashford Headlines Most Intriguing Newcomers For Shane Beamer & South Carolina’s Football Team!

February 20, 2024 05:15 - 24 minutes - 19.5 MB

Shane Beamer and South Carolina's Football program have taken several steps this offseason to try and get the Gamecocks going back in the right direction as far as their future outlook is concerned. One of those steps has involved bringing in several new faces who can help immediately, and some of these guys, especially quarterback Robby Ashford, will be intriguing players for Carolina fans to follow during Spring ball. Who are the six most intriguing players? Andrew breaks down three offens...

Shawn Elliott Is Going To Help South Carolina’s Football Program In MULTIPLE WAYS In 2024!

February 19, 2024 11:04 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MB

South Carolina's Football program announced late last week that they're bringing back someone they consider to be one of their own, as Georgia State Panthers head coach Shawn Elliott is returning to become the tight ends coach and running-game coordinator under head coach Shane Beamer. Elliott's return has injected excitement into the fanbase, who remember his fiery and passionate demeanor from his first go-round in the Palmetto State, but that won't be the only thing the Camden native will ...

Lamont Paris Isn’t Going To Treat South Carolina’s Men’s Basketball Program Like A Stepping Stone!

February 15, 2024 08:18 - 27 minutes - 21.7 MB

On Wednesday morning, South Carolina's men's basketball coach Lamont Paris was linked to the vacancy with the Ohio State Buckeyes. While Andrew doesn't believe that the Ohio native would just up and leave in such a short time, the obvious connections cannot be discounted. How should the Gamecocks feel about the possibility of Paris leaving? Andrew breaks down both sides of the coin while discussing why Ray Tanner, through his legacy as the University of South Carolina's athletic director, wo...

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

February 15, 2024 05:05 - 23 minutes - 13.4 MB

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 edi...

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

February 14, 2024 08:14 - 27 minutes - 22.4 MB

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 O...

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

February 13, 2024 16:26 - 29 minutes - 23.7 MB

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? And...

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

February 12, 2024 08:08 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MB

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 ...

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

February 09, 2024 08:27 - 26 minutes - 21.4 MB

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 ...

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

February 08, 2024 19:54 - 29 minutes - 23.6 MB

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 t...

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 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MB

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 w...

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

February 06, 2024 20:45 - 6 minutes - 5.06 MB

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 ef...

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