All USC Fans...Well Most

[kles30]

I have seen a lot of posts talking about how USC is "up and coming"

Now, explain yourselves.

[RW13]

South Carolina is a joke, plain and simple......

[lacene]

well, we'd like to talk more about how Duck University is going to take the ACC this season, but we have a hard time finding something good to focus on.....




just joshin.... :happy:

[USC_fanboy04]

We lost to a great 12th Ranked Georgia team.....they played great and Carolina played horrible. Shouldn't you be on a basketball forum, kles30?

[GamecockDieHard]

The first shut out for Spurrier since he was with Puke. We lost and we hoped we would win, so sue us. Most of us are unchanged by the loss to Georgia. Those that are, need to go away. We now know that the magical season we had hoped for is not going to be. O.k., re-boot and try again. That's all we can do. I'll still be here. Count on it!

[GAMECOCK_FAN]

The first shut out for Spurrier since he was with Puke. We lost and we hoped we would win, so sue us. Most of us are unchanged by the loss to Georgia. Those that are, need to go away. We now know that the magical season we had hoped for is not going to be. O.k., re-boot and try again. That's all we can do. I'll still be here. Count on it!
Agree. One loss does not effect the result most of us Gamecock fans hoped for or expect this year.....an 8-4 or 7-5 season.

[AUChamps]

The first shut out for Spurrier since he was with Puke. We lost and we hoped we would win, so sue us. Most of us are unchanged by the loss to Georgia. Those that are, need to go away. We now know that the magical season we had hoped for is not going to be. O.k., re-boot and try again. That's all we can do. I'll still be here. Count on it!
How long has SC been trying to Reboot for?

I hate to say it, but you guys have a pattern that's forming with coaches like Holtz and now Spurrier. I call it "Expired Milk" Coaches. You're expecting former greatness to work their magic on you guys when they're clearly past their prime.

[bbqit]

The first shut out for Spurrier since he was with Puke. We lost and we hoped we would win, so sue us. Most of us are unchanged by the loss to Georgia. Those that are, need to go away. We now know that the magical season we had hoped for is not going to be. O.k., re-boot and try again. That's all we can do. I'll still be here. Count on it!


The magical season isn't over. Tenn hasn't proved Usc is an easy win and look at the rest of the schecule. I'm just surprised neo isn't being unmerciful to my beloved rebs. Ga coaches were quiet this year and that always worries me.

[GAMECOCK_FAN]

How long has SC been trying to Reboot for?

I hate to say it, but you guys have a pattern that's forming with coaches like Holtz and now Spurrier. I call it "Expired Milk" Coaches. You're expecting former greatness to work their magic on you guys when they're clearly past their prime.
Give me a break.......Spurrier is only at the beginning of his second year with the Gamecocks. Before you criticize his ability to do anything at SC, give him time to get his own recruits into the system (4 years). Geez. :brick:

[lacene]

How long has SC been trying to Reboot for?

I hate to say it, but you guys have a pattern that's forming with coaches like Holtz and now Spurrier. I call it "Expired Milk" Coaches. You're expecting former greatness to work their magic on you guys when they're clearly past their prime.

so what should we do, AUChamps? Quit the sport??

Holtz and Spurrier are both H.O.F. college coaches who have won everywhere they have coached, and won national championships. Sure, hindsight is always golden (with Holtz - although he did lead USC to the best 2-year record in school history), but what are the other, better alternatives??

I don't see your reasoning....

[bbqit]

What if Ga loses to Fla again. Usc beats tenn and fla. What happens when. Come on the season aint over! Take care of business each week. Ga did this week but it is early.

Yet the same can be said for others too. As I said, the season aint over! This is week two!

[Williams-Brice]

I have seen a lot of posts talking about how USC is "up and coming"

Now, explain yourselves.

Go lose to Richmond.

I'll explain myself, you POS. "Up and coming" is the perfect term to use. "Up and coming" does not mean "already there". Shut the hell up and get ready to win one game this season if you are lucky.

[bbqit]

Go lose to Richmond.

I'll explain myself, you POS. "Up and coming" is the perfect term to use. "Up and coming" does not mean "already there". Shut the hell up and get ready to win one game this season if you are lucky.

you let a dukie get to you?

[Williams-Brice]

I'm just frustrated with the way tonight went. It was just a bad day all around. The last thing I need is a fan from a glorified D-1AA team to talk trash about my team.

[bbqit]

I understand. Try being in my shoes tonight. Also to add to it I had to deal with half my labor hung over from the local friday night football game party today. Bad day yes.

[bbqit]

Parents party. They had kids on one side of the line and cousins on the other.

[RW13]

I-AA New Hampshire would have beat us tonight, we're impotent on offense. We could beat Vandy, but I'm pretty sure UK is a better team than us right now. We're a damn joke. France during WWII put up a better fight than the 2006 version of the Gamecocks. We're so pathetic. I wish we would just forfeit the rest of the D-IA games, to save us from the embarrasment. This is beyond sad, Lou Holtz can't do anything and now Steve Spurrier can't. Face it folks, no coach is ever gonna win here, the only one that could has been dead since 1989......

[NineInchCock]

I-AA New Hampshire would have beat us tonight, we're impotent on offense. We could beat Vandy, but I'm pretty sure UK is a better team than us right now. We're a damn joke. France during WWII put up a better fight than the 2006 version of the Gamecocks. We're so pathetic. I wish we would just forfeit the rest of the D-IA games, to save us from the embarrasment. This is beyond sad, Lou Holtz can't do anything and now Steve Spurrier can't. Face it folks, no coach is ever gonna win here, the only one that could has been dead since 1989......

May I have your season tickets, or any tickets you have at all :happy: ?

[kles30]

you let a dukie get to you?

Yea seriously don't let a dukie...or a "pukie" as some call us get to you. Just because we're awesome in every sport just about except Football means we're gonna be cocky as hell...

Almost as cocky as those guys in T-town..ehh

[NineInchCock]

Yea seriously don't let a dukie...or a "pukie" as some call us get to you. Just because we're awesome in every sport just about except Football means we're gonna be cocky as hell...

Almost as cocky as those guys in T-town..ehh

Well, ya'll can beat Clemson, I'll give you that :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: !!!

[kles30]

Well, ya'll can beat Clemson, I'll give you that :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: !!!

yea ok lets explain something here...

Mississippi State, Vandy, and Kentucky
=
Duke, Wake Forest, and Clemson.

[Williams-Brice]

I-AA New Hampshire would have beat us tonight, we're impotent on offense. We could beat Vandy, but I'm pretty sure UK is a better team than us right now. We're a damn joke. France during WWII put up a better fight than the 2006 version of the Gamecocks. We're so pathetic. I wish we would just forfeit the rest of the D-IA games, to save us from the embarrasment. This is beyond sad, Lou Holtz can't do anything and now Steve Spurrier can't. Face it folks, no coach is ever gonna win here, the only one that could has been dead since 1989......

Well, I don't think it was as bad as you are making it out to be, but it was absolutely pathetic. You can expect changes all over the place next week. You'll probably never see Gurminder Thind play again.

[GamecockDieHard]

I-AA New Hampshire would have beat us tonight, we're impotent on offense. We could beat Vandy, but I'm pretty sure UK is a better team than us right now. We're a damn joke. France during WWII put up a better fight than the 2006 version of the Gamecocks. We're so pathetic. I wish we would just forfeit the rest of the D-IA games, to save us from the embarrasment. This is beyond sad, Lou Holtz can't do anything and now Steve Spurrier can't. Face it folks, no coach is ever gonna win here, the only one that could has been dead since 1989......


That's a 2:18 a.m. thought. I've got a couple of those somewhere on here too. :laugh:

[GatorNation]

I-AA New Hampshire would have beat us tonight, we're impotent on offense. We could beat Vandy, but I'm pretty sure UK is a better team than us right now. We're a damn joke. France during WWII put up a better fight than the 2006 version of the Gamecocks. We're so pathetic. I wish we would just forfeit the rest of the D-IA games, to save us from the embarrasment. This is beyond sad, Lou Holtz can't do anything and now Steve Spurrier can't. Face it folks, no coach is ever gonna win here, the only one that could has been dead since 1989......

SECTalk rules prevent me from repeating the "new" suggested names for USCE's offense that I've heard this morning--I'll let your imaginations run wild--but I think SOS is capable of doing it. I just don't understand one thing: Holtz gave you back-to-back Outback wins over Big 10(+1) powerhouse OSU....and yet, the fans somehow found fault with the idea of "Holtz-as-Savior." Why should SOS be any different?

The current problem, though, is simple: turning USC into a legit contender will take longer than Spurs will be at USC. I know you guys keep saying he's going to be there for 10+ years, but the Spurrier I saw last night--especially at the end of the game--looked very old, worn out, and tired. He realized--as we all must have--that the offense regressed from last year....there were no shutouts in '05, and this was an uga team that lost a lot of great defensive talent.

If it happens at all, perhaps it's going to take a bit longer than people expected.

[shanksta13]

SECTalk rules prevent me from repeating the "new" suggested names for USCE's offense that I've heard this morning--I'll let your imaginations run wild--but I think SOS is capable of doing it. I just don't understand one thing: Holtz gave you back-to-back Outback wins over Big 10(+1) powerhouse OSU....and yet, the fans somehow found fault with the idea of "Holtz-as-Savior." Why should SOS be any different?

The current problem, though, is simple: turning USC into a legit contender will take longer than Spurs will be at USC. I know you guys keep saying he's going to be there for 10+ years, but the Spurrier I saw last night--especially at the end of the game--looked very old, worn out, and tired. He realized--as we all must have--that the offense regressed from last year....there were no shutouts in '05, and this was an uga team that lost a lot of great defensive talent.

If it happens at all, perhaps it's going to take a bit longer than people expected.

I think that's probably a good analysis, but its too early for me to give up on USC. Especially when speaking of the more distant future when Spurrier has his recruiting classes. This year may not be all that is anticipated, but I'm not ready to give up on SC. They did put together a good drive or two at the end of the third quarter. They had two big mistakes that hurt them big time. One was a fumble by Mitchell into the endzone on 4th and 1. Then they drove down to the 3 and couldn't put it in. Finally, they had another fumble later in the 4th quarter. The point is that this SC team just needs to eliminate silly mistakes. They need to improve their offense in the redzone. Sure South Carolina had a crappy performance, but I just can't see why people are giving up after 1 loss to a GOOD football team.

I question the wisdom of saying that Spurrier will do nothing in the long run for this South Carolina team. That to me seems like a serious lack of intelligence. Clearly the team is not where it should be right now, but to belittle Spurrier's chances of making this a team capable of competing for the SEC title in the next few years based on 2 games seems absolutely ridiculous to me.

[WarEagler]

Two words: Wake Forest

[RW13]

SECTalk rules prevent me from repeating the "new" suggested names for USCE's offense that I've heard this morning--I'll let your imaginations run wild--but I think SOS is capable of doing it. I just don't understand one thing: Holtz gave you back-to-back Outback wins over Big 10(+1) powerhouse OSU....and yet, the fans somehow found fault with the idea of "Holtz-as-Savior." Why should SOS be any different?

The current problem, though, is simple: turning USC into a legit contender will take longer than Spurs will be at USC. I know you guys keep saying he's going to be there for 10+ years, but the Spurrier I saw last night--especially at the end of the game--looked very old, worn out, and tired. He realized--as we all must have--that the offense regressed from last year....there were no shutouts in '05, and this was an uga team that lost a lot of great defensive talent.

If it happens at all, perhaps it's going to take a bit longer than people expected.

It's never gonna happen, and I stand by my New Hampshire comment. Santos to Ball is a deadly combo. We're a joke, we are like Wake Forest.....

[GAMECOCKBOY]

It's never gonna happen, and I stand by my New Hampshire comment. Santos to Ball is a deadly combo. We're a joke, we are like Wake Forest.....
if u dont wanna support the gamecocks get off the bus and dont get back on...my gamecocks r no where near as bad as wake forest...

[AuburnandGamecockGirl]

How long has SC been trying to Reboot for?

I hate to say it, but you guys have a pattern that's forming with coaches like Holtz and now Spurrier. I call it "Expired Milk" Coaches. You're expecting former greatness to work their magic on you guys when they're clearly past their prime.

That game certainly wasn't a blow-out. There were some big mistakes throughout and some great plays throughout. Unfortunately, SC didn't capitalize when they needed to. Coming from a SC and AU fan....remember the AU/GA tech game last year? We looked like we completely SUCKED...then finished the season in great fashion. I agree that Lou is past his prime...and I am sure many others would agree with you as well. But Steve Spurrier is not in any way past his prime. Again, as someone said, he is working with Holtz's recruits. Spurrier coached SC to beat Tenn and Fla in the same season...that was unheard of in SC history! I certainly don't think that any SC fan is putting the failure of this game on Spurrier. That is one of the biggest things that I can say for SC. They are LOYAL to their team and their coach to the end. Heck, season tickets were selling out when the team went 0-11 one year! SC football isn't always about winning...it is about sticking together and going through the good and bad times together and enjoying college football like it was meant to be enjoyed!

[rabidcock]

That game certainly wasn't a blow-out.

C'mon guys (RW13)....there were some bright spots in the second half. We moved the ball with relative consistency, but the team's young and inexperienced players are making some big mistakes at critical moments. We start a lot of freshmen and second team guys from last year. There ARE some serious deficiencies. So far, this season closely resembles the beginning of last season. We started shaky on defense (and offense, at times) and were 2-3 to start the season and were totally demolished by Auburn. (We may be totally demolished by Auburn, again.) However, it's too early to raise the white flag at this point. We have a two week hiatus from SEC play to get some of the kinks worked out against Wofford and Florida Atlantic. And yes, we'll doubtless lost to Auburn even if we do improve, but we have the talent to have a decent season. No one should have expected us to win 9 or 10 games this season. It's time to shake the doldrums....be confident....and enjoy what's left of the weekend as we prepare for Wofford.

[blues_cap]

SECTalk rules prevent me from repeating the "new" suggested names for USCE's offense that I've heard this morning--I'll let your imaginations run wild--but I think SOS is capable of doing it. I just don't understand one thing: Holtz gave you back-to-back Outback wins over Big 10(+1) powerhouse OSU....and yet, the fans somehow found fault with the idea of "Holtz-as-Savior." Why should SOS be any different?

The current problem, though, is simple: turning USC into a legit contender will take longer than Spurs will be at USC. I know you guys keep saying he's going to be there for 10+ years, but the Spurrier I saw last night--especially at the end of the game--looked very old, worn out, and tired. He realized--as we all must have--that the offense regressed from last year....there were no shutouts in '05, and this was an uga team that lost a lot of great defensive talent.

If it happens at all, perhaps it's going to take a bit longer than people expected.

the best one was the "cock and s*#k" :laugh: !!!

[Williams-Brice]

It's never gonna happen, and I stand by my New Hampshire comment. Santos to Ball is a deadly combo. We're a joke, we are like Wake Forest.....

You are about as pathetic as our team's effort last night. Just leave. If you have season tickets, then I'll gladly take them off of your hands. I've got several friends who just graduated and can't afford to be members of the Gamecock Club, yet. I'd rather jokes like you didn't have the opportunity to disgrace us with your presence on gamedays.

[g8tor25]

Yep the honeymoons over, but if anyone is capable of turning SC into contenders its SOS. No one hates to lose more than he does you can believe that. SC just didn't make the plays when they had the chance, and against good teams they will make you pay.

[sully00]

Usc is up and coming- but it won't be this year. They have got to win more than lose- then they will regroup and build a contender- all the pieces are not in place.

[roosterbooster]

How long has SC been trying to Reboot for?

I hate to say it, but you guys have a pattern that's forming with coaches like Holtz and now Spurrier. I call it "Expired Milk" Coaches. You're expecting former greatness to work their magic on you guys when they're clearly past their prime.

And if you lose next week you will be 1 and 1 in the conference with a shutout over MSU and a loss to a top 10 team. Sound familiar. This season is far from over. If Spurrier does get some offense screwed together, which I think is definitely possible, things could get better quick. Honestly I think we could have used FAU and Wofford before the UGA game and been a lot better off. I hate to beat up on Mitchell but Sidney Rice was single covered most of the second half. Mitchell did not give him the opportunity to make plays. Our receivers spent a lot of time open in the second half. Regardless of what you say I still think Spurrier is capable of turning a talented prospect into a great QB. Blake has no heart. He has no passion. He does not have the Kahunas to take this team and march it down the field. We simply need a leader on offense with enough heart to do his job and push his teammates to do theirs. I am not bashing AU with the above comments but let's be realistic here. How many times has it been pointed out what we lost from a bad defense and a bad offensive line. You may be right, Spurrier may be past his prime, however, you may just be surprised when USC's talent gets on par with the competition. You can definitely see with our freshman class we are moving in that direction.

[BamaMatt]

It's funny how quickly some of the faithful are turning after two sputtering games.

The Gamecocks have one huge disadvantage this year as opposed to last year. You're not sneaking up on anyone this time around. It's going to take time.

You can be contenders. If you were in the Big East you'd be in the top 3 every year.. the SEC is a whole other ball game. Even Spurrier will need time to build that program up.

[SPURED]

we need a better Offensive line and a QB that doesnt make DUMB mistakes.

[Kevhugh]

If you step back and look at the situation rationally it's really not as bad as some people are making it out to be. There is a reason Georgia was ranked 12th (now 10th) and we were/are unranked. Football is a game that starts in the middle and both our O-line and D-line are what it is holding us back. Spurrier has been able to recruit skill players so far but we'll need some meat in the middle to compete in the SEC.

The biggest problem I've seen so far this season has been unreal expectations from Gamecock fans. Spurrier himself said his goal was to "win more than we lose". Last year we won several games with a lot of smoke and mirrors. The ball bounced our way several times to help us beat Florida, Arkansas, and even Tennessee. I think those wins gave too many Gamecock fans a big head and led to unrealistic expectations for the squad we've put together this year.

As for Kentucky being better than us right now I disagree. I see Vandy in Nashville as our biggest trap game left on the schedule.

[blues_cap]

If you step back and look at the situation rationally it's really not as bad as some people are making it out to be. There is a reason Georgia was ranked 12th (now 10th) and we were/are unranked. Football is a game that starts in the middle and both our O-line and D-line are what it is holding us back. Spurrier has been able to recruit skill players so far but we'll need some meat in the middle to compete in the SEC.

The biggest problem I've seen so far this season has been unreal expectations from Gamecock fans. Spurrier himself said his goal was to "win more than we lose". Last year we won several games with a lot of smoke and mirrors. The ball bounced our way several times to help us beat Florida, Arkansas, and even Tennessee. I think those wins gave too many Gamecock fans a big head and led to unrealistic expectations for the squad we've put together this year.

As for Kentucky being better than us right now I disagree. I see Vandy in Nashville as our biggest trap game left on the schedule.


good post. spurrier has been saying this whole time they are a couple of years away from consistently competing for the sec east. as we've talked about on here before, spurrier doesnt sugar-coat very much.

if he expects to win more than you lose, there is a reason for it. usce will be fine and will compete eventually, but listen to the man when he speaks.

[scunyon]

I think that SOS will do what he needs to do and after rereading many of your posts, it isn't as bad as it looks. It's not like last seasons Auburn game which may be the same score again with Irons running for 300yds, but it takes time to get there. In the day of "cut and paste", many fans (myself included from time to time) feel like if you insert Coach "A" into team "B" everything will come together. But it's almost like Croom says, you have to build up to a certain level to get to the next level. We all have to start out from the ground floor before we can progress to the upper levels. SOS has gotten us out of the basement to the ground floor. The next stop is the mezzanine, and so forth and so on.

All fans want their teams to win, me included. The garnet colored glasses are off now and the view is so much less than what I hoped for, but it is realistic. Without some meaty guys that can open up some holes on that OL, no QB is gonna have a chance to get the ball to Rice & Co.