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re: South Carolina? Does the bottom fall out this year?
Posted on 7/31/15 at 12:30 am to sabes que
Posted on 7/31/15 at 12:30 am to sabes que
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The defense was wretched last year, especially against the run, which spells disaster in the SEC
This is what everyone remembers from last year. No one seems to remember that we had one of the most productive offensive seasons in SC history as well. We put up plenty of points, our defense just gave up more. That's not Spurrier's fault entirely.
Our D line was putrid and the coaching was worse. We've made changes to both that will hopefully help out in some way. Even if we are just a little bit better on D, maybe we won't give up late double-digit leads like we did to Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri last year. Crazy thing is, if our defense doesn't fall apart in those games, we could've had 9 wins last season, and all of this Spurrier being done talk wouldn't be a thing.
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Posted on 7/31/15 at 6:20 am to Bluefin
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Crazy thing is, if our defense doesn't fall apart in those games, we could've had 9 wins last season, and all of this Spurrier being done talk wouldn't be a thing.
Sure it would. The old guard fanbases in the SEC will never see USC as anything more than a Vandy-level program. Carolina could beat UGA 3/4 years, trade wins with UF, and give Bama and LSU all they want everytime they play, and still Carolina wouldn't be thought of as a "good" program because of games played 20+ years ago. I really don't even think winning the conference would change that perception.
I was honest last August in that I thought Carolina would struggle last season. They did, but not for the reasons I thought. I was convinced the offense was going to disappoint, but had come to take the defense for granted. Quite the opposite.
This season, I think 9 wins is possible. The running game will be solid. The d-Line much improved. Linebackers are experienced, and the secondary is as talented as it's been in 15 years, with a proven secondary coach helping them. Mitch has all the tools to be a fine QB, and Spurrier He usually has at least one wideout surprise people (looking at you, Googer).
The only game I think USC is dead-to-rights in this season is against aTm. They've got a puncher's chance against UGA, LSU, UTK, and Mizzou. Should be ahem interesting year.
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