South Carolina has been hit with their biggest news after the regular season to this point, other than the news that they probably weren't going to be making the College Football Playoff this season. The Gamecocks are most likely losing their offensive coordinator, Dowell Loggains, to a head coaching position.
There are rumors that Loggains is about to be offered the head coaching position at Appalachian State, and it seems as though he is going to take it. The Mountaineers recently fired their head coach, Shawn Clark, earlier this season after going 5-6 this past season.
Loggains brings a lot of experience to Appalachian State, with nine years in the NFL and then three years in college football at Arkansas and South Carolina.
Sources: South Carolina offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains has emerged as the target for the Appalachian State head coaching job. The deal is not finalized, but it is expected to come together in the near future.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 7, 2024
The news has yet to officially break, but it seems like the deal is practically done, and Loggains will be leaving South Carolina to go just a little north to become the head coach of Appalachian State.
South Carolina fans have mixed feelings on this, but the consensus seems to be that they are okay with it and already have a few names in mind for who should replace Loggains as the play-caller.
Looks like Dowell Loggains may be leaving. Can’t wait for whats next to come with whoever we hire.
— Gamecock Menace 🐔 (@GamecockMenace) December 7, 2024
There are a lot of options for South Carolina and with the potential of the offense going forward, Beamer just might have his pick of offensive coordinators.
APP STATE HIRED DOWELL LOGGAINS AS HEAD COACH BAHAHAHAHAHA 🤣
— YardCocks 🏆 (@YardCocks3) December 7, 2024
Then there are people who are extremely happy to see Loggains go, as South Carolina had certain feelings about Loggains as the season went on.
Big thing to watch IF Dowell Loggains is indeed the guy at App State. What analysts/off field guys does he snag from South Carolina. It has been underrated what Shane Beamer has done building his off-field coaching/analyst staff who have been a big part of this years success.
— William Gunter (@WilGunter) December 7, 2024
Shane Beamer has certainly built a great coaching staff at South Carolina, and it is clear he is building something special with the team as a whole, so whoever gets this job will have a lot of weapons to work with.
good for Dowell Loggains. outside of the ODU game, I thought he did a really good job this season. his development of Sellers was fantastic.
— sam (@SamStroup_) December 7, 2024
to me, the logical move would be to promote Mike Shula and keep the same offensive system.
Of course, every coordinator is going to have their ups and downs, but Loggains, for the most part, called a good season offensively. The Gamecocks don't go on a six-game win streak and counting without the offensive play-calling of Loggains.
If Dowell Loggains is gone give Mike Shula whatever he wants to be OC for the Gamecocks. Perfect fit at South Carolina for him with a QB similar to Cam Newton to run the Panthers offense that took them to the Super Bowl. pic.twitter.com/yyjb2yVwDa
— SpursUp Unfiltered (@SpursUnfiltered) December 7, 2024
Some South Carolina fans already know who they want to take Loggains' position.
If Dowell Loggains does leave South Carolina for Appalachian State's head-coaching vacancy, I'd imagine a bunch of play-callers would be lining up for an opportunity to work with QB LaNorris Sellers in 2025.
— Brad Crawford (@BCrawford247) December 7, 2024
This seems to be the job that any play-caller would want as the South Carolina offense is looking it could be scary for a few years to come, especially with LaNorris Sellers at quarterback.