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South Carolina Football’s GOAT Series: Top-10 greatest defenses of all-time

By Kevin Miller

Skai Moore is one of the best linebackers to ever suit up for the South Carolina football program. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Skai Moore is one of the best linebackers to ever suit up for the South Carolina football program. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /
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Former South Carolina football standout Stephon Gilmore began his career with a Freshman All-American campaign in 2009. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

South Carolina Football’s No. 7 Greatest Defense of All-Time:
2009

The 2009 South Carolina squad gets overlooked because of the team’s success over the next four seasons. In 2010, the Gamecocks won the SEC East, and from 2011-2013, Carolina won 11 games in all three seasons. However, 2009 showed glimpses of what was to come and set the stage for the dominant defense that was present for most of that magical run.

The 2009 defense saw the end of several great Gamecock careers (Eric Norwood, Clifton Geathers, and Darien Stewart) and the beginnings of others (Stephon Gilmore, Devin Taylor, DJ Swearinger, and Devonte Holloman). Both the veterans and the youngsters made huge plays for a South Carolina football team that

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