who thinks the Gamecocks cover 11 on UNC???

[SamDiamond]

Another thing to consider.

No one will argue the point about this being South Carolina's most talented team, but------

Anyone betting South Carolina the past few years under Spurrier would recognize that they always manage to lay a turd or three and break your heart.

The last three years, South Carolina is 20-17 ATS. With some mind numbing performances that make you want to smash your tv in--- last year they opened up on Thursday against Vandy and didn't cover the 6.5, winning 17-13.

At home against Tennessee last year, South Carolina was cruising 28-14 at half--South Carolina was laying 13.5--- and then it started, Tennessee rolled to 304 yards in the second half, and the final was 38-35. Killing both the ATS, and teaser lines I had. Oyyy.

2011, South Carolina opened up at #12. They started the season at home against East F'in Carolina. If you blinked, you missed ECU leading 24-14 at half. Then South Carolina woke up, and the final was 56-35. The number closed at 21.5, some guys got it at 21--- those that got the hook, again were crushed.

Anyway--- food for thought on South Carolina.

[SECSNOB15]

Very true and good points, they always have one or two games each season that make you scratch your head. But they opened against ECU in 2011 in Charlotte @ BkofAma Stadium just to clarify.

[Big Bear]

guess i should go ahead and rip up my south carolina ticket...

[teaserpleaser]

guess i should go ahead and rip up my south carolina ticket...

Every year guys on this forum do this play games super early and every year suspensions or injury happen ...

[Hotlanta Steam]

correct me if i'm wrong but South Carolina has a stud QB this year... Dylan Thompson.. Connor Shaw is fukking terrible hopefully he doesn't get to play much...

but South Carolina has talent all over the field. not just Clowney.

Not sure where you come up with Connor Shaw being terrible... He won't be the starter @ QB but Spurrier has said on several occasions that they will find a way to get the ball in Shaw's hands... he is a tremendous athlete and is tough as nails.

Also...of all the coaches in the world...who is the most likely to play around with the QB depth charge mid game...

[nickeydyme]

Another thing to consider.

No one will argue the point about this being South Carolina's most talented team, but------

Anyone betting South Carolina the past few years under Spurrier would recognize that they always manage to lay a turd or three and break your heart.

The last three years, South Carolina is 20-17 ATS. With some mind numbing performances that make you want to smash your tv in--- last year they opened up on Thursday against Vandy and didn't cover the 6.5, winning 17-13.

At home against Tennessee last year, South Carolina was cruising 28-14 at half--South Carolina was laying 13.5--- and then it started, Tennessee rolled to 304 yards in the second half, and the final was 38-35. Killing both the ATS, and teaser lines I had. Oyyy.

2011, South Carolina opened up at #12. They started the season at home against East F'in Carolina. If you blinked, you missed ECU leading 24-14 at half. Then South Carolina woke up, and the final was 56-35. The number closed at 21.5, some guys got it at 21--- those that got the hook, again were crushed.

Anyway--- food for thought on South Carolina.

That game ly against Tennessee doesn't really count imo, that's the game that Lattimore went down with his injury right before halftime and the team was in shock and trying to adjust for most of the second half on offense.

[Big Bear]

spurrier just said Clowney may not play.

Dylan Thompson is far better than connor shaw though.

Shaw is not terrible but he has no upside compared to Thompson.

[BigdaddyQH]

If Clowney does not play, it would be suicidal to give 11 points. If there is a QB congtroversey, you can rest assured that Spurrier will find a way to screw it up.

[bubblebuttluv]

If Clowney does not play the ML on SC is the play. They will win, but I don't think they will cover. ML line should drop as well.

[BigdaddyQH]

Right now, the ML is -370. That's giving more than 7/2 and that is way too much.

[bubblebuttluv]

Right now, the ML is -370. That's giving more than 7/2 and that is way too much.

Where do you see that line? It is -400 at 5Dimes.

[gojetsgomoxies]

this team has to be bigger than clowney?!?!?

[Big Bear]

this team has to be bigger than clowney?!?!?

what do ya mean?

[SECSNOB15]

this team has to be bigger than clowney?!?!?

They are. People who do not realize this team is WAY more than Clowney clearly do not follow SEC football very closely.

[Big Bear]

They are. People who do not realize this team is WAY more than Clowney clearly do not follow SEC football very closely.

my fear since i already locked in
south carolina -10 at -130...

is that since Spurrier plans on playing 2 QB's neither one will be able to find their rhythm.

[TPowell]

a healthy SC team should be around -17 IMO. I'll probably make a play on SC despite how bad of a 10+ point fave they are

[Big Bear]

a healthy SC team should be around -17 IMO. I'll probably make a play on SC despite how bad of a 10+ point fave they are

I agree. South Carolina lays an egg a few times almost every season.

But i am hoping since this is the 1st road game of the year for UNC the enviorment/noise factor may be enough to slow down UNC's offense.

Based on the comments in here it seems like a lot of posters think UNC will have no trouble scoring.

[bubblebuttluv]

i don't think they will lay an egg this year. They will most likely lose to UGA and maybe Florida and possibly Clemson. They will have to run the table after that to probably make SEC championship. They won't go to sleep against UNC.

[nickeydyme]

USCe defense ly shut down passing teams at home, game 2 against East Carolina who averaged 31 pts a game and almost 300yds passing, held them to only 10 points and under 200 yds passing...in game 6 held Georgia to 7 points and Murray to just barely over 100yds passing, Georgia averaged 37 pts a game and almost 300yds passing a game...the tennesse game they had held Bray to under 100 yds passing in first half but then the horrific injury to lattimore seemed to leave the team in a state of shock for the rest of the game unable to focus and they gave up 280 passing yards in second half but that highly unusual for this defense...they forced tyler wilson into a bad game with 2 ints and beat arkansas easily...

half that defense is gone but the d-line should have the exact if not better results this year, the linebackers is a legit concern but the secondary returns 2/4 and are one of best secondaries in SEC.

[MoneyLineDawg]

my fear since i already locked in
south carolina -10 at -130...

is that since Spurrier plans on playing 2 QB's neither one will be able to find their rhythm.

They are fine rotating and did it a lot last season

Shaw is the starter btw but both guys will play

Shaw and Thompson show literally zero ego and the QB rotation is a non-issue

[MasterP10]

I have S.C. covering this one.

[Hot Jerry]

from Hot Jerry , SC on money line only !

[Hot Jerry]

I think money line is the right play on SC !!

[possum11]

Shaw is just a terrible long ball passer. He doesn't throw a ton of interceptions, he just doesn't hit his receivers very often. He does have good vision when running though and is fast enough to beat defenses to the sideline which is good for yards and frustration on third downs. The gamecocks lost 7 of their top 10 tacklers from last season (I expect this to be a factor in keeping the UNC game close). They have recruited well the last few years but no top ten classes. Luckily they still have one of the best coaches. Clowney is the biggest game changer in college football and without him I think they would have lost 2 or 3 more games last year. Tennessee and Clemson come to mind. My point is a lot is riding on him. If he really plays all year all out they are a solid top 20 team but they have an easier schedule than usual so they can finish in the top 10. Just my opinion.

[Big Bear]

Shaw is just a terrible long ball passer. He doesn't throw a ton of interceptions, he just doesn't hit his receivers very often. He does have good vision when running though and is fast enough to beat defenses to the sideline which is good for yards and frustration on third downs. The gamecocks lost 7 of their top 10 tacklers from last season (I expect this to be a factor in keeping the UNC game close). They have recruited well the last few years but no top ten classes. Luckily they still have one of the best coaches. Clowney is the biggest game changer in college football and without him I think they would have lost 2 or 3 more games last year. Tennessee and Clemson come to mind. My point is a lot is riding on him. If he really plays all year all out they are a solid top 20 team but they have an easier schedule than usual so they can finish in the top 10. Just my opinion.

i agree.

But i hope its a blowout

[JayLA]

I have S.C. covering this one.

I wish I had an alert every time this guy posted.

[Big Bear]

my fear since i already locked in
south carolina -10 at -130...

is that since Spurrier plans on playing 2 QB's neither one will be able to find their rhythm.

Hell... it didnt take Dylan Thompson long to find his rhythm lol

Spurrier is a dumb fukk for letting Connor Shaw get more playing time oh well atleast it cashed for us