Sunday, November 04, 2007

South Carolina’s defense took a physical beating from Arkansas running back Darren McFadden on Saturday night. One important question for that once-proud unit now is whether it can bounce back mentally and psychologically and give the Gamecocks a chance against Florida and Clemson.

Saturday, November 03, 2007

Can Clemson prove that they won’t play down to their opponent?  As Head Coach Tommy Bowden preaches Wallace Wade Stadium is no Death Valley, it will be dull and an atypical ACC experience. So does this mean Clemson will be able to take care of business?

Monday, October 29, 2007

Who survives the first round of the playoffs, and does Hartsville have a prayer of making the postseason?  I’ll tell you what I’m thinkin’ for Week 11.

Sunday, October 28, 2007

For the first time in what seems like forever, the top three in the AP poll stayed the same in college football. Is that because they are that good, or is it a lack of star power that has rendered this season unappealing to me?

Saturday, October 27, 2007

After fumbling on the first two drives, Lake View coach Jewell McLaurin must have been thinking, “Isn’t this the reason why we didn’t play on Friday?“
The Wild Gators didn’t look much like region champs in the first half, fumbling three times and falling behind Hemingway 12-0.
But like they’ve done so many times before, they found a way to win.

The Marlboro County public address anouncer said before Friday’s game that it was “football weather.“
And it was—provided you don’t much care for offense.
In a classic defensive struggle enhanced by poor playing conditions, the Marlboro defense made plays when it had to and was pretty much responsible for 13 of Marlboro’s 20 points.

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

There was definitely a lot of head scratching among college football teams last weekend, especially for two teams in the Palmetto State.

Monday, October 22, 2007

A couple of wild games in Week 9… but who needs wins in Week 10 to make the playoffs?  I’ll tell you what I’m thinkin’ about the final week of the regular season.

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Are Gamecock fans under the impression Steve Spurrier is the Grand Facilitator? Or Maybe a figure head for a program like Joe Paterno and Bobby Bowden?

Saturday, October 20, 2007

Playing one of the top offenses in Division I-AA, the Coastal Carolina defense has been up to the challenge at least in the first half against Presbyterian.
Coastal has picked off PC quarterback Tim Webb four times, two by Marrio Norman, to lead 24-7 at the half.

Vanderbilt is not only capable of upsetting South Carolina, the Commodores seemed set on doing so in the first half, jumping out to a 17-0 lead. USC can still win this game, but it will take some work.

It’s a great day for football here in Columbia. Early day, but great day.
I always consider these 12:30 kickoffs to be both a blessing and a curse, and a lot of fans do as well. You get home early enough after the game to do something or watch more football on TV if you like, but it definitely takes some effort to arrive in time for a 12:30 kick.

Friday, October 19, 2007

It’s been quite a year for the West Florence Knights.
And it got even wilder on Friday.
The Knights, all but left for dead in the playoff race, pulled off an amazing game against one of the best teams in the area.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Just when you thought the college football season couldn’t get any crazier, then last weekend happened.
No. 1 LSU loses to Kentucky in overtime and No. 2 Cal uses poor clock management in losing at home to Oregon State.
Being a diehard Ohio State fan, I wasn’t disappointed by those losses.

Monday, October 15, 2007

Wilson lost at Crestwood, but can they pull off the upset at home over Marlboro?  I’ll tell you what I think about Week 9.