Cock-A-Doodle-Clicks: Gamecocks news, notes for August 20, 2014
By Chris Carey
Here’s this morning’s news from around South Carolina Gamecocks nation to get your day up and running. See something that should have been put on the list? Email us. garnet.cocky AT gmail.com
Gamecocks Take Part in ALS Ice Bucket Challenge – GamecocksOnline.com has a video of Steve Spurrier and other coaches getting a little wet for a good cause. Many people were surprised the coach would take part considering his dislike of the Gatorade dunks, but clearly this is something he feels passionate about from people he knows who have been affected. Spurrier also issued a challenge to some of his “coaching buddies” as well.
In recruiting news, South Carolina lands a hidden gem in junior two-way star JaCorey Morris from Alabama Live. Although not listed on any recruiting boards yet, this recruit for 2016 obviously is still highly thought of, and it appears South Carolina might have made an early steal with this one.
Saturday Blitz asks Is It SEC Title or Bust for South Carolina Gamecocks? A lot of people arequestioning how success will be defined in this era at South Carolina. You have to wonder if Steve Spurrier’s comments about Nick Saban’s recruiting success not translating to the same level during the season led to people starting this line of questioning.
The P&C in Charleston takes a look at how the injury bug is raising its ugly head for the first time for the Gamecocks.
You know it’s that time of year when you hear it’s time for Carolina Calls with the Head Ball Coach, Steve Spurrier. GamecocksOnline.com has all the details.