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Alex McGrath Helps Break Down Shane Beamer's First Preseason, 2021 Outlook, Saturday's Season Opener Against EIU And More Aug 31, 2021

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For the third consecutive season, former Gamecocks football player Alex McGrath joins the show each and every single Tuesday during the season to give his unique perspective and insight on South Carolina football. Alex first gives his full thoughts on Shane Beamer's first preseason in Columbia including recruiting successes, winning with the media, building positive momentum and more. Plus, Alex gives his full thoughts on this year's team including overall outlook for offense, defense and special teams. Finally, Chris and Alex discuss Saturday's season opener against EIU and reflect on some of Alex's favorite memories from season openers during his time as a player in Columbia.

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Welcome To Game Week, Position Unit Preview: Secondary And More + Tim Brando Aug 30, 2021

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Ladies and gents, we've finally made it. GAME WEEK is upon us as the Gamecocks begin the Shane Beamer era this Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium against Eastern Illinois. Chris talks briefly about EIU and what he saw from the Panthers in their season opener against Indiana State over the weekend. Plus, Chris concludes the "2021 Position Unit Preview Series" by breaking down the Carolina SECONDARY heading into the season including a brief look at their performance a season ago, most to prove, best overall, season will be successful if and overall grade for the unit. Finally, Tim Brando joins the show to talk about his previous experiences with Carolina football, outlook of Shane Beamer in Columbia, conference expansion, thoughts on the CFP format and much more.

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Beamer Presser Takeaways, Position Unit Preview: Linebackers And More + Carolina Rugby Head Coach John Roberts Aug 26, 2021

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We've officially made it to single digits until the beginning of the Shane Beamer era. Chris begins the show by giving his key takeaways from Shane Beamer's Tuesday press conference including QB battle for week one, Beamer's biggest concern this season and more. Plus, Chris talks Gamecocks LINEBACKERS on today's show including a look back at how the group fared a season ago, most to prove, best overall, season will be successful if and overall grade for the unit heading into the upcoming season. Finally, Carolina Rugby head coach John Roberts joins the show to talk about being a USC alumni, founding Furman rugby, winning three National Titles with the Paladins, current rugby initiative with the Gamecocks, outlook of this year's team and much more.

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Position Unit Preview: Defensive Line + TSUS X CB90 LIVE from Rita's Seaside Grill Aug 23, 2021

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As we continue to count down the days until kickoff, Chris breaks down the Gamecocks DEFENSIVE LINE heading into the 2021 football season including a look back at a season ago, most to prove, best overall, season will be successful if and overall grade for the Carolina pass rushers. Plus, your listener questions and comments as always. Finally, we bring you Friday's live show from Rita's Seaside Grille in Folly Beach, SC as Chris and Jeff O'Hara of "Cocks By 90" talk the season opener against EIU, ongoing QB conversation, predictions/projections for the 2021 season and much more.

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Fall Camp Updates, Position Unit Preview: Kickers/Punters And More + Erik Kimrey (November 14th, 2018) Aug 19, 2021

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Back to school, back to school, to prove to dad I'm not a fool. As students return to campus and classes begin at USC, Chris breaks down what has been a rather interesting start to the beginning of Shane Beamer's first fall camp including a new quarterback taking snaps, the injury bug rearing its ugly head and more. Plus, Chris breaks down the Gamecocks KICKERS/PUNTERS heading into the 2021 season including a look back at how they fared a season ago, best overall, most to prove, season will be successful if, overall grade for the unit and much more. Finally, we present another throwback interview from November of 2018 as former Carolina QB and current tight ends coach Erik Kimrey joined the show to talk his career in Columbia including why he chose South Carolina, Lou Holtz, enduring 1-21, "The Fade", successes as a high school coach and much more.

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Injury Hits QB1, Position Unit Preview: Offensive Line And More + Phil Petty Aug 16, 2021

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Never a dull moment in Gamecock Athletics. Chris gives his full reaction to the injury news surrounding Carolina QB Luke Doty, timetable for his return, what it means for fall camp, odds on who starts game one and more. Plus, Chris breaks down South Carolina's OFFENSIVE LINE heading into the 2021 season including a look back at 2020, most to prove, best overall, season will be successful if, overall grade and more. Finally, former USC signal caller Phil Petty joins the show to talk his career in Columbia including why he came to Carolina, Lou Holtz, winning back to back Outback Bowls, Shane Beamer, future of the program, Holtz impersonation and much more.

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2021 Position Unit Preview: Tight Ends + Langston Moore Aug 12, 2021

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Chris breaks down the Gamecocks TIGHT ENDS heading into the 2021 football season including a look back at the group in 2020, full breakdown of the 2021 tight ends, most to prove, best overall, season will be successful if, overall grade for the unit and more. Plus, former Gamecocks defensive lineman Langston Moore joins the show to discuss his career in Columbia including why he chose South Carolina, playing for Lou Holtz, back to back Outback Bowl wins, his NFL experience, returning to Carolina as a sideline reporter, outlook for the Shane Beamer era and much more.

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2021 Position Unit Preview: Wide Receivers, Early Fall Camp Impressions And More + Travis Haney Aug 09, 2021

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The "position unit preview series" rolls on as Chris talks Gamecocks WIDE RECEIVERS on today's show including a look back at 2020, full breakdown of this year's pass catches, most to prove, best overall, season will be successful if, overall grade for the unit and more. Plus, Chris gives his early takeaways from fall camp as South Caroling continues to prepare for it's upcoming season opener against Eastern Illinois. News & notes include success in Tokyo, a Yardcocks legend returning, Eyster's plans for 2022 and more. Finally, Travis Haney joins the show as he breaks down his time on the USC beat including the Carolina-Clemson brawl in 2004, Steve Spurrier, witnessing the evolution of Carolina football, living through back to back National Titles on the diamond, his three published books, relationship with Shane Beamer, outlook of Gamecocks football and much more.

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Top Five Storylines Heading Into Fall Camp, 2021 Position Unit Preview: Running Backs + Pat DiMarco (February 20th, 2019) Aug 05, 2021

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Football is BACK in South Carolina as Gamecocks football hits the practice field tomorrow to begin their first fall camp under new head coach Shane Beamer. Chris previews the start of camp and gives the top five things he's looking for as the boys prepare for the season opener September 4th against EIU. Plus, the "position unit preview series" rages on as Chris talks Carolina running backs on today's show including a look back at Kevin Harris' monster 2020 season, full breakdown of this year's ball carriers, return of MarShawn Lloyd, best overall, most to prove, season will be successful if, overall grade and more. Finally, we featured another "throwback" interview from 2019 as Chris chatted with former Gamecocks fullback and current member of Shane Beamer's staff, Patrick DiMarco. Topics include how a connection with Steve Spurrier got him to Columbia, winning the SEC East, beating Clemson, NFL experience, Super Bowl LI and much more.

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2021 Position Unit Preview: Quarterbacks + Gavin Bennett Aug 02, 2021

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The "2021 Position Unit Preview Series" begins as Chris breaks down the Gamecocks quarterbacks heading into Shane Beamer's first season. Chris talks Carolina signal callers including a look back at the position in 2020, most to prove, best overall, season will be successful if and overall grade for the unit. Plus, news & notes including Texas/OU officially joining the SEC, AJ Lawson beginning his professional career and more. Finally, former USC offensive lineman Gavin Bennett joins the show to shed light on his career including life as a walk-on, overcoming adversity, the end of the Muschamp era, his legendary mullet, Shane Beamer's introductory team meeting, outlook of South Carolina football and much more.

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