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Some things to consider for Carolina's SEC opener
- South Carolina nickels Gerald Kilgore and Quay'Sheed Scott have each played 47 snaps. Scott has 35 coverage snaps and a 74.8 PFF coverage grade, nearly 14 points above Kilgore, who has 24 coverage snaps. The writer sees Scott as stronger in coverage and Kilgore as better against the run; no permanent starter change is announced. - J'Zavien Currence and David Bucey have comparable PFF coverage grades, with Bucey playing 12 more coverage snaps. The writer favors continuing that
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Sequel time?
- WR: He's always open because he knows how to run routes to get open.
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Some things to consider for Carolina's SEC opener
- South Carolina nickels Gerald Kilgore and Quay'Sheed Scott have each played 47 snaps. Scott has 35 coverage snaps and a 74.8 PFF coverage grade, nearly 14 points above Kilgore, who has 24 coverage snaps. The writer sees Scott as stronger in coverage and Kilgore as better against the run; no permanent starter change is announced.
- J'Zavien Currence and David Bucey have comparable PFF coverage grades, with Bucey playing 12 more coverage snaps. The writer favors continuing that defensive-back rotation while keeping Peyton Williams on the field more consistently. Those are recommendations based on early usage, not a new coaching directive.
- The column identifies repeated drops by South Carolina receivers Mazeo Bennett Jr. and Nyck Harbor in the first two games. It argues for more Sequel Patterson and Donovan Murph snaps while retaining Harbor's downfield role. The catching concern is the writer's observation; the suggested receiver changes are not an announced rotation.
- South Carolina running back Matt Fuller has impressed the writer as a runner but has also put the ball on the ground. The column advocates a quick substitution after another fumble and notes capable alternatives. It does not report that the staff has benched Fuller or changed the running-back order.
- Dayne Arnett and Shedrick Sarratt Jr. have shared South Carolina's right-tackle work and receive a positive early assessment in the column. The writer wants Darius Gray, Emmanuel Poku and Jacarrius Peak on the field but leaves their eventual alignment unresolved. The piece does not announce a settled five-man offensive line.
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Sequel time?
- Injury: I always thought Just a minute Sellers injury was huge.
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The latest from Beamer on Peak, Stewart and more
- South Carolina coach Shane Beamer expects Dylan Stewart and Jacarrius Peak to play against Mississippi State, provided there are no late setbacks. Both were listed as probable Wednesday, and Beamer said Thursday that they had practiced well and were trending toward availability.
- South Carolina starting center Carter Miller was questionable Wednesday after a back injury kept him out of the second half against Towson. Beamer said Thursday that Miller was moving to probable and that he believed Miller would be available Saturday; that remains a coach's expectation rather than confirmation of game participation.
- South Carolina third-string quarterback Lucian Anderson III will miss Saturday, with Beamer targeting next week for his return. Defensive back Jalewis Solomon is also out; Beamer described that issue as short-term and hoped for a return next week or the following week. Neither return date is guaranteed.
- South Carolina receiver Jayden Sellers and offensive lineman Josiah Thompson remain out for the season. Linebacker AJ Holloway was also listed out for Saturday, but this report does not provide a return timetable for him.
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Vicari at wr
- WR: Keep him on O2 and leave him out there the whole danged game !
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Please prove me wrong
- QB/RB: South Carolina is a far more talented team, and they are deeper at every position.
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The latest from Beamer on Peak, Stewart and more
- Injury: On Wednesday evening, South Carolina EDGE Dylan Stewart and Jacarrius Peak were listed as probable on the SEC Student-Athlete Availability report for the conference opener on Saturday.
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Deep balls to Harbor
- WR/DB: Was informed preseason that Harbor would move around in this offense and we’ve seen a little of this already.
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I’ve got to admit I was wrong
- Pick/market: From my vantage point on the opposite 35 East side it looked like either Briles or Furrey jumped in the middle of MB's backside and chewed on him a bit.
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I’ve got to admit I was wrong
- QB/WR: JMO on Sellers: he needs to get in a shootout with another QB.
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Clempson is a mess
- Coaching: What's crazy is the next year started the 5 year streak.
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