The Spurs Up Show

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2021 Season Preview Series: Special Teams + Connor Shaw (September 19th, 2018) Jul 29, 2021

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Chris concludes the "2021 TSUS Season Preview Series" by breaking down the Gamecocks special teams heading into the upcoming season including a look back at 2020, key returners/departures, top storylines, why they'll be better, why they'll be worse, season will be successful if, prediction for the unit this upcoming season and more. Plus, Chris talks continued conversation surrounding conference realignment, how South Carolina should handle OU/Texas news and more. Finally, we bring to you a special throwback interview from September of 2018 as former Gamecocks quarterback Connor Shaw joined the airwaves to talk his Carolina career including growing up the son of a coach, why he chose USC, relationship with Steve Spurrier, taking over the starting job, three straight 11 win seasons, best memories in garnet & black and much more.

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2021 Season Preview Series: Defense + Brett Ciancia Of "Pick Six Previews" Jul 26, 2021

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As the TSUS Season Preview Series rolls on, Chris breaks down the Carolina DEFENSE heading into the 2021 football season including a look back at 2020, key returners/departures, top storylines for 2021, why they'll be better, why they'll worse, season will be successful if and an overall prediction for the unit in Clayton White's first season. Plus, Chris talks the recent SEC expansion news including Texas/OU joining the league, possible impacts on CFB, what it means for South Carolina and more. Other news and notes include a big boost for the 2022 Yardcocks, #BannerGate2021 and more accompanied by your listener questions. Finally, Brett Ciancia of "Pick Six Previews" joins the show to talk Gamecocks football including new head coach Shane Beamer, first year expectations, Luke Doty, 4-2-5 defense and more. Plus, Brett locks in his picks for the SEC East/West, CFB Playoff and much more.

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2021 Season Preview Series: Offense + Cory Boyd Jul 22, 2021

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The 2021 TSUS Season Preview Series begins as Chris breaks down the Gamecocks OFFENSE heading into the 2021 football season including a look back at 2020, key departures/returners, top storylines, why they'll be better, why they'll be worse, what would spell a successful season offensively, overall prediction for the unit and much more. Plus, Chris dives into recruiting as Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks land a big #WelcomeHome from a top defensive back in the class of 2022. Finally, former USC running back Cory Boyd joins the show to chat about his time in Columbia including for two HOF head coaches, overcoming adversity, his punishing hit against UVA, beating Clemson, winning the 2006 Liberty Bowl, Shane Beamer, outlook of Carolina football and much more.

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2021 SEC Media Days Recap + Yardcocks Get Big Boost In The Transfer Portal Jul 20, 2021

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Spot the damn ball already. Chris breaks down an exhilarating day for Gamecocks football as head coach Shane Beamer takes center stage at The Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, AL. Chris gives his full thoughts on all South Carolina's first year head coach had to say including first year expectations, throwing to the tight end, optimism around the line of scrimmage, special teams, quarterback play, returning to "national relevance", selling the Carolina program and much more. Finally, Chris breaks down a huge pickup for Mark Kingston and the Yardcocks as the acquire a big time ACC infielder that should help booster next season's starting lineup.

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2021 SEC Media Days Preview + Jarriel King Jul 19, 2021

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Welcome to TALKIN' SEASON. Chris breaks down the start of SEC Media Days as Shane Beamer, Nick Muse and JJ Enagbare head to Hoover, AL to address the media today. What can fans expect from the Gamecocks new head coach? What five questions does Chris most want to hear answered from Shane Beamer? Plus, Chris locks in his SEC predictions for the upcoming season including SEC East/West winners, SEC Champion and more. Finally, former Carolina offensive lineman Jarriel King joins the show as he talks his path to Columbia, going the JUCO route, playing for Coach Spurrier, winning the 2010 SEC East, beating Clemson, Shane Beamer and much more.

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2021 Carolina Football Game By Game Predictions Part Two, Yardcocks Updates And More + D.J. Park Jul 15, 2021

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Will the Gamecocks be going bowling in Shane Beamer's first year as head coach? Chris reveals that and more as he locks in his official game by game predictions for the second half of South Carolina's 2021 season and entire season as a whole. Plus, Chris talks updates within Carolina baseball including a coaching staff shakeup, the 2021 MLB Draft, who of the draftees may return next season and more. Plus, news & notes including a former four star wide receiver hitting the portal, recruiting and more. Finally, former Carolina offensive lineman D.J. Park joins the show to chat about his time in Columbia including the ups and downs of USC football, Steve Spurrier's retirement, early days of the Will Muschamp era, new outlook of South Carolina football and much more.

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2021 Carolina Football Game By Game Predictions Part One + Phil Steele Jul 12, 2021

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It's officially prediction season. The podcast returns this week in grand fashion as Chris locks in his predictions for the first six weeks of the Shane Beamer era. Chris also gives his overall thoughts on the 2021 season including breaking down the games by "wins", "toss ups" and "losses", most important three game stretch, most important game of the year and more. Plus, Chris gives predictions and scores for each individual game and where Carolina will stand at the halfway point of Shane Beamer's first season. Plus, a ton of recruiting tidbits to dive into from the past week as Beamer and company keep the recruiting momentum rolling with four new commitments, including a mystery #WelcomeHome from Sunday afternoon. Finally, Phil Steele joins the show to talk college football including the 27th edition of his yearly college football pre-season magazine, Shane Beamer, 2021 expectations, SEC predictions, CFP expansion and much more.

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2021 Opponent Preview: Clemson Tigers, Recruiting Momentum Keeps Rolling And More + Eric Norwood Jul 01, 2021

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As we conclude the "2021 Opponent Preview Series", Chris talks that team from the Upstate as the Gamecocks renew their rivalry with their hated in-state rival. Chris breaks down the Tigers including their head coach, how they fared a season ago, best returning players on offense & defense, 2021 outlook, Shane Beamer's first rivalry game as head coach and more. Plus, Chris talks recruiting as Shane Beamer keeps the momentum rolling with a slew of #WelcomeHomes, including two big time pickups in OL Ryan Brubaker and WR Landon Samson. Chris also discusses the overall changes he's seen in the Carolina program and gives perspective on just how incredible the job is that Shane Beamer as done to this point in his tenure as head football coach. Finally, former Gamecocks playmaker Eric Norwood joins the show as he chats about why he chose South Carolina, playing for Steve Spurrier, contributing as a freshman, his hatred of UGA, beating Clemson, the birth of Sandstorm, lessons from professional football, relationship with Shane Beamer, outlook for the future of Carolina football and much more.

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2021 Opponent Preview: Auburn Tigers, #WelcomeHome X 8 !!! And More + Jake Williams Jun 28, 2021

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Can the Gamecocks make it back to back wins over the Auburn Tigers? Chris breaks down the week twelve match-up against the cross divisional foe including Auburn's new head football coach, how they fared a season ago, best returning players on offense & defense, Tigers 2021 outlook, Mike Bobo's return, USC's chances against AU and more. Plus, Chris breaks down a MASSIVE recruiting weekend for Carolina football and head coach Shane Beamer including immediate impact of Karon Prutny, a full breakdown of each committed prospect, positive momentum continuing to build within the program and more. Finally, former Gamecocks outfielder and 2011 National Champion Jake Williams stops by the studio to chat about his time in Columbia including transferring in from Wofford, Ray Tanner's "evolution", his throw against Florida, winning the CWS, his "Breaking The Curse" documentary and much more.

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2021 Opponent Preview: Missouri Tigers + Phil Kornblut Jun 24, 2021

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Two programs looking to find their way in a fight for SEC relevancy. Chris breaks down the Gamecocks week eleven opponent including Missouri's second year head coach, how they fared a season ago, best returning players on offense & defense, 2021 outlook for the Tigers, what to make of the Gamecocks road trip to CoMo and more. Plus, news and notes including Shane Beamer staying hot on the recruiting trail, the transfer portal hitting Carolina baseball once again and much more. Finally, Phil Kornblut of SportsTalk joins the show to chat about his path in sports media, manning the longest running sports radio show in the state of South Carolina, why fans give him such a hard time, firing of Will Muschamp, initial thoughts on Shane Beamer, outlook for the 2021 season and much more.

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