Inside the Gamecocks Shows and Podcasts
Inside the Gamecocks Shows and Podcasts

<p>Covering the South Carolina Gamecocks and other sports topics daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with ITG The Morning Show featuring Jamie Bradford and friends and ITG The Show featuring JC Shurburtt and Phil "Mad Dog" Mullinax. Also, catch Coffee with JC Shurburtt every weekday morning for your daily hit on. Gamecock Football.</p>

JB has Rob Williams, Matt "Smitty" Smith, and Mad Dog in the first hour to talk some NFL Draft with a look back at some of the best classes of Gamecocks to hear their names called. They can see some potential building for what could end up as the best ever while looking at the talent of the current roster. Former Gamecock and MLB pitcher Wil Crowe joins for the second hour to preview the upcoming Kentucky series as the Gamecocks look to continue to build some consistency in the face of a brand of small ball and theatrics from a Wildcats team under the leadership of Nick Mingione who is in the running for most distasteful head coach in the SEC as rated by not only fans, but also his peers.
South Carolina Head Football Coach Shane Beamer joins JB for almost the entire first hour in a candid discussion about the NFL draft, the events leading to the offensive changes last season, and how he feels about the team as they enter the summer. Head Softball Coach Ashley Woodard joins coming off of a thrilling comeback win against North Carolina with JB and Matt Anderson of The Late Night Gamecock Show before Matt gives his thoughts on the Beamer interview, and how he see the changes made to the Basketball staff and roster in this portal period in an extended Morning Show.
JB and Mike open things with some baseball chat, and dive right into a Morning Show Scramble about the NFL Draft with a little SEC baseball mixed in. Former Gamecock Baseball great Marcus McBeth joins for the second hour to recall his time with Carolina Baseball, Football, and the Major League, and offers his thoughts on the current program and where he finds himself these days.
The NFL is days away, and Mike Morgan has some thoughts on who will be the next class to hear their names announced to the league. Preston Thorne joins the conversation as he, JB, and Mike dive into the most recent results and top contenders for this year. Mike takes us on our JT's Kia Drive Around the SEC for the week diving deep into some baseball nuggets before taking a peek at the current SEC men's hoops transfer rankings, and discussing the formula for winning at QB in the modern era of college football
The South Carolina Equestrian team won the National Championship and we do not care who knows it. Gamecocks interim head baseball coach Monte Lee is standing at attention for his usual Monday segment win or lose after a tough weekend at the ballpark. Matt Anderson is in to talk hoops portal and John Whittle of TheBigSpur.com is here to discuss all things. Note: JC Shurburtt is off this week from all shows because of a death in the family.
Alex Jones from TheBigSpur.com joins JC Shurburtt and the Mad Dog Phil Mullinax for Gamecock Smorgasbord. Recent de-commits in football recruiting, basketball recruiting transfer portal intel and some chatter about the football roster highlights the menu... oh and a long discussion about breakfast cereal.
Shane Beamer will be in NEXT week... Matt Anderson is in, though, and breaks down South Carolina's latest men's hoops transfer portal commitment and resets the board. The voice of the Gamecocks Derek Scott is in. Rob Williams is in during Hour 2 to chat it up. JC jumps in during crosstalk and discusses the weaponization of buggys at Costco.
South Carolina's running backs had a good spring, LaNorris Sellers is going to get his carries and new Gamecocks offensive coordinator Kendal Briles loves to run the football in many creative ways. What should we expect as far as the splitting of carries, how does Sellers impact this and what are the keys to Carolina getting back to running the ball well in 2026?
The McKellar Enterprises Chat Box has a frank discussion about mayo and other condiments then a sports talk show breaks out.... JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog Mullinax opine as to what the issue currently is with men's basketball in the transfer portal with plenty of additional resources.... Is Pup Sellers being disrespected? All that and then some on a Wide Open Wednesday.
Mike Morgan of ESPN and the SEC Network and Rob Williams of the Chief Sports Network jump in with Jamie Bradford as all major topics surrounding University of South Carolina athletics and then some are discussed.
Right off the top, there is discussion about a basketball transfer portal target from Spain. Then, the Sleeping Giant discussion continues plus lots of chatter in the McKellar Enterprises Chat Box and updates from Shane Beamer's final presser of the spring.
Mike Morgan and Jamie Bradford rock and roll through normal banter and ask the question about programs that are sleeping giants in college football... some have said South Carolina in the past. Jay Urich, a former Gamecock quarterback, joins to talk about leadership and player development and JC and Mad Dog jump in for a fun crosstalk along with the Drive around the SEC.
Multiple positions of strength have emerged for South Carolina football during spring practice and things seem to be heading in the right direction overall, but what are some things to keep an eye on this summer and into August as the Gamecocks get ready for the 2026 season? Also, recruiting nuggets.
JC Shurburtt and the Mad Dog Phil Mullinax celebrate Meat Loaf Monday and answer a load of questions about Gamecock Football, Baseball and Basketball from the McKellar Enterprises Chat Box. The Chaz Coleman situation at Tennessee reminded everyone the Vols were back on the schedule this year and coming to Williams-Brice where they have lost six of the last eight games played between the two programs and that led to a larger discussion about Tennessee.... football personnel, basketball portal, baseball wins, you name it and it gets discussed.
Fresh off an SEC series road sweep at Missouri, we have an exclusive interview with South Carolina interim head baseball coach Monte Lee. Also, John Whittle of TheBigSpur.com is in to discuss all things (with of course a lot of baseball).
South Carolina's spring football practice in prep for the 2026 season is winding down. Here is one question and some answers about each position as we head into summer. Also, hoops portal and more.
For South Carolina Baseball, it is a do or die type of situation at Missouri this weekend. For South Carolina men's basketball, it's a do or die type of situation in the transfer portal. Jamie Bradford, Mike Morgan and Grayson Greiner preview the series. Rob Williams, JC Shurburtt and the Mad Dog Phil Mullinax get into the action and then Alex Jones of TheBigSpur.com pops in at the end for an epic football focused Gamecock Smorgasbord.
There are several members of South Carolina's high-quality low-quantity 2026 high school recruiting class that are projected to make an impact for the Gamecocks this season. Recently, there has been one literally huge addition.
Matt Smith and Rob Williams, along with Mad Dog, talk about the brutal loss against Charleston for Gamecock Baseball, then it's a nice mix of basketball transfer portal chatter, funny stuff, questions and answers from the Chat Box, spring football and questions about the movie Iron Eagle as JC Shurburtt pops in to join the fun.
Though not considered "mission critical" for lack of a better term, there are certain players at each position that have the talent and skill set to help South Carolina football have a big turnaround in 2026 on the field. Also, some basketball portal names (two) to keep a close eye on.
The men's basketball transfer portal is open and Matt Anderson, Rob Williams, JC Shurburtt and the Mad Dog Phil Mullinax all have roster takes. We also talk some football and baseball. It's an ITG three-hour special with our various personalities as well as former Gamecock defensive tackle Preston Thorne.
In an ideal world, South Carolina's defensive front returns to 2024 form in 2026. On paper and during spring practice, there are signs of that happening and defensive coordinator Clayton White even mentioned it during his press conference this week. Also, the men's basketball transfer portal opened at Midnight. What is the word?
Why a small but active (on X) group of Gamecock fans are missing a lot of factual information when it comes to ripping Dawn Staley over her salary and the results of the National Championship Game on Sunday.... Also, the basketball portal on the men's side officially opens tomorrow- what does Lamont Paris have to work with? A good bit thanks to organizations like Garnet Trust... also Meat Loaf facts on a Meat Loaf Monday.
South Carolina interim head baseball coach Monte Lee joins Jamie Bradford to review the weekend series against Texas and talk about a big four-game opportunity for the Gamecocks starting Tuesday against College of Charleston and continuing in CoMo this weekend against Mizzou. John Whittle of TheBigSpur.com is in on his usual Monday perch to discuss All Things.
South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers is looking for a rebound season in 2026. How has his individual progress been under new offensive coordinator Kendal Briles, Plus, more spring practice intel and an up and down weekend in Gamecock Nation.
Happy Good Friday! Alex Jones and Matt Anderson are in for a Late Night Gamecock Show/extended smorgasboard mash-up where we start with the important things- a review of the 1977 Henry Fonda trucker film "The Great Smokey Roadblock" .... then we preview the Final Four showdown between UCONN and Carolina, discuss the baseball team's reversal of fortunes and if it can continue, discuss the latest quarterback commit and some spring practice and chat with the good Club Chief members in the McKellar Enterprises Chat Box.
The Voice of the Gamecocks Derek Scott jumps on after Carolina whacked second-ranked Texas, 9-1, on the baseball diamond Thursday night. Raphael Esparza is in to give you the latest pointspread advice and discuss UCONN-Carolina in the Final Four. Austin Alexander of Diamond Prospects rolls insight into college baseball, baseball recruiting and the open South Carolina job. Happy Easter!
The latest intel out of spring football practice includes progress being made on offense in some critical areas, which means South Carolina continues to be on schedule or maybe even a little ahead in installing and perfecting new offensive coordinator Kendal Briles' scheme. Also, it's a big day for Carolina athletics and Happy Easter.
Rob Williams steps in for a pseudo smorgasbord with JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog Phil Mullinax and a football roundtable breaks out. Who are some important South Carolina players for 2026, some offensive line intel and more are among the many subjects.
Toughness is the theme of The Morning Show as Rob Williams, Jamie Bradford and Matt Smith go back in the day and take you to the present with some examples of tough. Carolina Baseball and Women's Basketball will need it given the challenges of this weekend and of course it also applies to football.
Including players from both the transfer portal and the incoming freshman class, these five South Carolina football players have had a "stock up" spring to this point according to JC Shurburtt. Also, loads of Gamecock sports in the next two days.
A rant about April Fools Day, concern on basketball and the Chat Box
The Voice of Champions Brad Muller plus Mike Morgan.
Who is the top player at each position so far for South Carolina football during spring practice? Those players across the board have to perform at a high level for the Gamecocks to have the season they want in 2026. Also, excuses about Carolina Football are all over the place these days and most are not valid.
Lots of money talk, particularly about the women's basketball program and their spending. Then, heading to the football field, what do we think about the depth at cornerback? JC speaks on why he is hesitant to tweet things about Gamecock Football after pointing out that this staff is winning recruiting battles against big programs at a higher clip.
The South Carolina women's basketball program continues to make history with its sixth trip to the Final Four. Some Gamecock Baseball intel. Mike Morgan is in. Preston Thorne is in. A look into the future for men's basketball and more is on the table as well.
Some of the latest intel on serious position battles taking place in spring football, including the absolute war for RB1 and the number of receivers that could be on the field at the same time in Kendal Briles offense. Also, special teams intel and analysis.
JC Shurburtt and the Mad Dog Phil Mullinax break down absolute athletic freak and football novice Neff Giwa committing to South Carolina for the Class of 2026 over the entire college football world. Giwa is a 6-foot-8 rugby player from Ireland with a 37-inch vertical that has college coaches salivating and the Gamecocks will get him in this summer. Also, a lot of football, baseball and basketball talk, some Meat Loaf Facts on a Meat Loaf Monday and then some,
South Carolina interim head baseball coach Monte Lee joins in the first hour to break down what happened in Athens and look forward to the week. John Whittle of TheBigSpur.com is in to discuss all things. Also, lots of March Madness as the South Carolina women shoot for another Final Four and how about that UCONN-Duke finish?
Multiple notes from South Carolina spring football practice from last week though the weekend.
Today's Inside the Gamecocks combo special is all about ball, including baseball, basketball and football. Derek Scott the Voice of the Gamecocks is in off the top to preview Carolina's Baseball Series in Athens. Raphael Esparza and Matt Anderson join to discuss the Sweet 16 on the men's and women's side, including South Carolina's showdown with Oklahoma. There is an NIL/Revenue Share discussion about the Gamecock men, John Strickland is in with observations from spring football practice then former Gamecock Wil Crowe and Jamie Bradford dive in for an awesome baseball discussion in the third hour.
In 2025, nobody can honestly say that South Carolina's offensive scheme was structured to emphasize what quarterback LaNorris Sellers does well and de-emphasize what he does not. Nor was it designed to mask offensive line woes. That has changed under new coordinator Kendal Briles.
Alex Jones of TheBigSpur.com is in for Gamecock Smorgasbord for nearly the entire show and there is a TON of football talk. That is really it,
The Voice of Champions Brad Muller is live from Sacramento where the Gamecock women's basketball team is getting ready for the Sweet 16. The two Matts, Smitty and Anderson, are in to chat it up with Jamie Bradford on a number of Carolina subjects.
South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer tweaked the spring practice plan and it makes all the sense in the world given not only modern college football roster building but the new Gamecocks offense under Kendal Briles.
It's Wide Open Wednesday and JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog Phil Mullinax interact with fans all day and ask if Paul Mainieri is the worst hire in the three major men's sports in South Carolina history... also other great topics.
Mike Morgan, Jamie Bradford, G.A. Mangus and Stuart Lake are on today. Bradford addresses the Paul Mainieri quotes... Mangus on football and our guy Lake put the uniform on and is part of the baseball staff at Carolina again. Then at the end, JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog Mullinax pop in and things go off the rails.
South Carolina's spring football practice is in high gear. Here are three big questions and potential answers, Also, the future of baseball and what athletics director Jeremiah Donati will likely do.
JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog Mullinax spend the majority of The Show discussing why it's a good thing that certain men's basketball players and a certain head baseball coach are out at the University of South Carolina. ... also, a tribute to Gary Busey and more fun.
Jamie Bradford welcomes Grayson Greiner, Mike Morgan and Preston Thorne in as the baseball program continues to take center stage. There is some movement in hoops, too, and spring football practice is full go.
South Carolina has a very interesting tight end room this season. How will these guys be used in new offensive coordinator Kendal Briles offense and what is the scouting report on the various players? Also, changes in baseball and basketball continue.
It's a free flowing episode of The Show on a Meat Loaf Monday... some chatter about who could lead the Gamecock Baseball program in the coming years and during The Show, news broke on Jordan Butler and Eli Ellis leaving the Carolina men's basketball program... both join Elijah Strong in entering the transfer portal. There is some football talk at the end. Mike Tyler seems to be making some noise at tight end in spring ball.
South Carolina interim head baseball coach Monte Lee, fresh off of his first win as the coach of the Gamecocks and before he conducts his first practice, joins JB right off the bat to talk about the program moving forward. Also, John Whittle of TheBigSpur.com on All Things.
It was an eventful weekend in Gamecockland to say the least. Baseball makes a needed change, there is some men's basketball intel too. Lots of football stuff coming off of a huge recruiting weekend as well.
South Carolina has parted ways with head baseball coach Paul Mainieri, effective immediately. Associate head coach Monte Lee will lead the Gamecocks the rest of the way starting with today's 4 p.m. home game with Arkansas. Rob Williams and JC Shurburtt are in to give the breaking news analysis and discuss the short and long term future of the storied Carolina Baseball program
What can be done to spruce up the once-great South Carolina Baseball program besides a coaching change? Jamie Bradford, JC Shurburtt and the Mad Dog Phil Mullinax have some ideas. Former Gamecock offensive lineman John Strickland is back to talk some ball. Also, some of these new college football rules are a little... well a lot... weird.
The annual spring parade of blue chip high school talent visiting South Carolina football gets real this weekend with several big Class of 2027 unofficials. Will Shane Beamer and Darren Uscher and crew pull off another high-quality class?
Football dominates this episode of The Show even though there are a lot of Gamecocks upset with baseball season and it is the first day of March Madness. Alex Jones of TheBigSpur.com is in for Gamecock Smorgasbord and Mad Dog and JC throw some rapid fire games that force him to answer what we all want to know.
Sometimes you just have to get it all out. Matt "Smitty" Smith and the Late Night Gamecock Matt Anderson are in with Jamie Bradford to discuss all things rock bottom about Carolina athletics and celebrate the first day of the March Madness.
South Carolina football returned to the practice field on Wednesday. Several topics are on the agenda including a "conceptual" first five on the offensive line, Nitro Tuggle, Fred Johnson and Cutter Woods.
The McKellar Enterprises Chat Box is wide open and there is a ton... and I mean a ton of frustration about the once-proud Carolina Baseball program. JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog Mullinax dive into athletics director Jeremiah Donati and the handful of changes he made at TCU... also, some basketball and football mixed in.
South Carolina Baseball continued to circle the drain on Wednesday night, so Jamie Bradford and Matt Smith guide you through it. Former Gamecock and MLB star pitcher Wil Crowe is in to give the perspective of a former player. On a better note, the Voice of Champions Brad Muller is in to preview the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament, which gets rolling on Saturday at the Colonial Life Arena.
South Carolina starts spring practice again today and on the back end of the defense, there are several battles to keep an eye on, specifically safety. Also, there is no hope for baseball and no reason to have faith without a change.
JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog Mullinax discuss why football is more about resources and why nobody should want to change March Madness at the college level... we celebrate 20 years of the Mobile, Ala,. Leprechaun .... Can the offensive line be tough and is that a lost art at the position? Loads of fun from the Chat Box as we held true to a no baseball talk policy on Terrible Tuesday.
Live from Las Vegas, Raphael Esparza of Docs Sports tells you how to win money with your March Madness Bracket. Former Gamecock defensive tackle and 107-5 FM personality Preston Thorne stops by for a St. Patties Day visit with Jamie Bradford. All sports and all topics including some good television recs at the end on today's episode.
South Carolina's new offensive coordinator Kendal Briles is a breath of fresh air in many ways, right down to what he wants out of his offensive line.
JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog Mullinax talk about the way back for Gamecock Baseball and answer some great questions from the McKellar Enterprises Chat Box,
Mike Morgan is in to co-host and we welcome John Whittle of TheBigSpur.com on All things. Aftermath (more of it) on Lamont Paris and what can be done about Paul Mainieri and this baseball program because things are not getting any better. Plus, an epic crosstalk as JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog Mullinax jump in.
Today starts Season 2 of Coffee with JC Shurburtt and he dives into the commitment of high-floor wide receiver Jaiden Kelly-Murray, who committed to the Gamecocks heading into the weekend. Also, what are we looking for at spring practice this week plus a long discussion about the cratering of Carolina Baseball under Paul Mainieri.
JC Shurburtt, Jamie Bradford and the Mad Dog Phil Mullinax roll through a three-hour ITG special episode. Basketball roster talk dominates. Football win/loss total over/unders are out. Stuart Lake is in for the big baseball discussion with JB on his way to Florida. Also, the Late Night Gamecock Matt Anderson.
Alex Jones of TheBigSpur.com is in for Gamecock Smorgasbord and there is a roundtable discussion about which players off of the current Carolina Men's Basketball roster should remain? One thing is certain, some of them have not earned big NIL deals. ... there is a VHS Dates. .. Frank Martin leads his team to a HUGE upset in real time and we are here to applaud the former Gamecocks coach.
Matt Anderson, the Late Night Gamecock, sits in with Jamie Bradford for a long talk about what is going to happen next with Carolina Men's Basketball. Now that we know Lamont Paris will be coaching the team, what players will be back? Also, other sports and topics.
We have a running joke on Wide Open Wednesday about funny names.... Gamecock fans are going to have to draw a line in the dirt at some point if the losing continues .... Weird cartoons. ... time should be ticking on Paul Mainieri as the baseball team's loss in Charleston on Wednesday night was unreal. ...More Lamont Paris ... football is on spring break but we managed some Julian Walker talk a bit.
Tuesday gave South Carolina fans a ton to digest. Lamont Paris is returning when many wanted change in men's basketball. Then, the baseball team lost to The Citadel. Football is on spring break, so the other sports had to carry the day. Mike Morgan and Jamie Bradford talk about it all.
South Carolina has to play nine SEC games and has a lot of teams on its 2026 football schedule that are more familiar to Carolina historically. Former SEC East rivals Tennessee, Florida and Georgia return to the slate, along with former cross-division permanent opponents Arkansas and Mississippi State. Is this good? Also, a long dive into the events of yesterday and the public statements from Jeremiah Donati and Lamont Paris on men's basketball.
The conversation on Lamont Paris continues, plus some thoughts on how Kendal Briles' scheme could take some pressure off of the South Carolina offensive line in 2026. It's a shorter episode of The Show.
Lamont Paris is returning for a fifth year to coach the South Carolina men's basketball team. What is the reaction? Mike Morgan of ESPN and the SEC Network has been in arenas around the league this season and has great insight. Also, former Gamecock defensive tackle and 107.5-FM personality Preston Thorne has his thoughts on the subject and more. Then, JC Shurburtt, Mad Dog Mullinax, Mike and Jamie Bradford have an extended bonus crosstalk to collectively break down the Paris situation,
Some basketball news to start the morning as it looks like South Carolina is bringing back Lamont Paris for a fifth season. Also, what is the skinny from early spring football practice on the fit of Kendal Briles?
The "fix college sports" meeting in Washington, D.C, went about as bad for fixing college sports as anyone could have possibly imagined... who does the president have advising him on these matters?. ....Apparently, JC is wrong about ample parking in West Columbia, especially at certain times. ...The McKellar Enterprises chat box is lit up with March Madness discussion, including the future of Lamont Paris, some chatter about the NFL as free agency starts, defensive tackles, baseball winning, what the Ole Miss game means in basketball, women's basketball's loss, softball's struggles and even a Texas Longhorns/Gamecock fans says he had mixed emotions given some of the outcomes during the weekend. ... It's also Meat Loaf Monday and we discuss the movie Point Break and have a weird cartoon about grass cutting.
Derek Scott, the Voice of the Gamecocks, jumps on to review what was a winning weekend for South Carolina, at least in the sports he does play-by-play for. He also looks forward to the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament, which gets started Wednesday night in Nashville for the Gamecocks with a game against Oklahoma. John Whittle of TheBigSpur.com is in to discuss ALL THINGS as he is each and every Monday.
A spring-practice inspired update on the South Carolina defensive tackle room- could it actually be better than last season's? There is some hope. Also, a weekend of (mostly) winning for the Gamecocks in other sports.
Matt Anderson, JC Shurburtt and the Mad Dog Phil Mullinax open the ITG Chat Box for the 800th episode of Inside the Gamecocks The Show. Tons of talk about the disasters on the basketball court and baseball diamond, plus a little football as always.
Ideally, South Carolina football has a relatively dramatic turnaround in 2026. There is some precedent from around the country and even within the SEC, particularly when you examine why those teams improved so much in the win/loss column year over year.
JC and Mad Dog kidnap Mike Morgan and an NIL/Lamont Paris/SEC Basketball conversation breaks out. It's good and insightful... We have a VHS Dates for Alex and the Smorgasboard segment. He gives everyone a first-hand account of the first Gamecock spring football practice and talks about the offensive line and offensive line drills since that is so popular.
Former South Carolina football coach Lou Holtz passed away on Wednesday. Former player John Strickland and Mike Morgan, who worked at the University of South Carolina while Holtz led the football program, have memories. Also, Brad Crawford of CBS Sports and Ashley Chastain Woodard, the Gamecocks head softball coach, are in the house.
A load of topics this morning including the passing of former Gamecocks head football coach Lou Holtz, the Randy Clements viral video fiasco and some interesting eyeball test related nuggets about a handful of players of interest from the first spring football practice.
We continue to hammer home the point that where transfer portal offensive linemen come from has no impact on how good they will or will not be.. .. It's Wide Open Wednesday so baseball, basketball, football and food all come up with many of our regulars who never miss the episode... also, another weird cartoon.
What are reasonable expectations during a five-year period for South Carolina football, basketball (M) and baseball? JC Shurburtt, Jamie Bradford and the Mad Dog Phil Mullinax answer in this week's "Scramble"... The Voice of Champions Brad Muller always has high expectations and is in to discuss the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament, which gets started Friday in Greenville for the third-ranked and SEC Champion Gamecocks.
South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer begins his sixth spring practice at South Carolina today. What are some things to look for, especially at offensive tackle now that Josiah Thompson missing the entire 2026 season is public? Also, there were some noteworthy things coming from winter workouts and more on the basketball and baseball situations,
JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog Mullinax react real time to the spring football injury report that includes Josiah Thompson. More data on Lamont Paris.... Goblins, Clowns and the Chat Box.
David Cloninger of the Charleston Post and Courier joins in the second hour to talk about his article and column he released to day regarding the present and future of South Carolina Baseball. Matt Smith co-hosts with Jamie Bradford. Former Gamecock Preston Thorne is also in to discuss some spring football practice tidbits.
Meat Loaf Monday features a ton of topics, including the future of
Jamie Bradford and John Whittle of TheBigSpur.com have an honest, in-depth conversation about Gamecock Baseball after Carolina lost yet another series to Clemson during the weekend after showing promise in a 7-0 win on Friday night. JC Shurburtt also checks in in the first hour. Can things be fixed?
It's a Free for All Friday, so the McKellar Enterprises Chat Box is WIDE OPEN and a discussion about Carolina football's tradition of producing elite defensive backs breaks out. ...How bad has Paul Mainieri been against power conference competition at South Carolina? Bad. Let's hope that changes. ... some chatter about the Clemson rivalry in all sports and a whole lot more as we send you into the weekend at the end with Spartanburg's best- The Marshall Tucker Band.
Justin Smoak, a Gamecock legend and former MLB star, jumps in with Jamie Bradford and then in the second hour, it's the most epic college baseball conversation of the week as the great Stuart Lake joins. It's all about previewing the best rivalry in college baseball today as Carolina hosts the Tigers at Founders Park to start a three-game series.
South Carolina co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach Torrian Gray continues to discover ballers on the recruiting trail, just like he has done his entire career at multiple stops. Want proof? Look no further than the Gamecocks two rapidly rising 2027 commits Jernard Albright and Aamaury Fountain. Also, Carolina vs. Clemson baseball tonight and a salute to Dawn Staley.
The baseball aftermath continues and JC Shurburtt says it comes down to two options and change has to come either way. ... Alex Jones rocks an in-depth Gamecock Smorgasboard and talks about two stud recruits, the newcomers, a little hoops and some baseball, ...Also a weird video for Alex to grade.
We get real about baseball and men's basketball. Matt Anderson is in to co-host. Former Carolina pitcher Wil Crowe is in to talk about the aftermath of losing to Queens in baseball with Clemson on deck. Also, what is the solution for men's basketball and how good is Lamont Paris as a pure coach? JC Shurburtt jumps in during the crosstalk and a discussion breaks out.
If these South Carolina football players (one at each position) can take their game from good to great in 2026, then the Gamecocks can have one of the best turnaround seasons in recent college football history. Also, something has to be done about Gamecock Baseball one way or the other.
On Wide Open Wednesday, we have the normal interaction with the ITG Chat Box including discussion on the future of Lamont Paris, the leadership skills of quarterback LaNorris Sellers and a lot more. ...also, the state of South Carolina needs to pass the law to shield individual NIL/Revenue Share numbers from disclosure if they want to protect all of the major in-state programs from being at a competitive disadvantage. Hopefully common sense prevails at the State House.
Rob Williams returns to The Morning Show and has a two-hour gauntlet conversation with Jamie Bradford on every Gamecock and Gamecock-related topic under the sun, plus some SEC sports analysis and more
South Carolina's defense was good in 2025. What are the keys to sixth-year coordinator Clayton White making the Gamecocks defense great? Also, some reflection on the Matthew Smiley and Shane Beamer press conference.
It's a Terrible Tuesday and JC and Mad Dog ask what would have happened had South Carolina held on against Alabama and Texas A&M? Also, the baseball team needs to embrace walks and Shane Beamer's press conference demeanor are on the agenda.
Former Gamecock Preston Thorne is in for his weekly thoughts and addresses the short pants situation in football. The Voice of Champions Brad Muller gets another ring as the Gamecock women have clinched at least a share of the SEC Championship... Grayson Greiner is in to discuss all things Carolina Baseball.
South Carolina's linebackers in 2025 were young, talented and inconsistent. Heading into 2026, there are certain things individually that each player has to achieve this offseason to get the room collectively to what it can be. Also, the NCAA has lost its mind.
Jamie Bradford, JC Shurburtt, Mad Dog Mullinax and Matt "Smitty" Smith take on all topics across Gamecock Football, Baseball, Basketball and more in a special combo show of The Morning Show and The Show. All topics are addressed: injuries, baseball hitting and lineup, basketball (both teams), recruiting and even the "Best of Spartanburg".... nothing is off limits.
In addition to recapping the weekend, including more details on the injury to offensive tackle Jacarrius Peak, this episode features a dive into the Blue Chip Ratio theory and a comparison of this coming season's roster to one of the best teams in program history from that standpoint.
South Carolina projected starting left tackle Jacarrius Peak, the top tackle available in the transfer portal for the 2026 cycle, suffered a knee injury playing basketball and is out for an indefinite amount of time. JC Shurburtt gives more intel on the subject and dives into what the Gamecocks may do at offensive tackle this spring and possibly for the 2026 season.
We discuss new South Carolina Special Teams Coordinator Matthew Smiley right off the bat. Matt Anderson of the Late Night Gamecock Show joins JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog Mullinax and is bringing the facts about Lamont Paris and South Carolina men's basketball and there is a ton of non-topic banter and even some baseball.
It's Friday, It is baseball season. That means the best college baseball conversation anywhere takes place with Jamie Bradford and Stuart Lake. Mike Morgan returns today as well and joins the fun.
South Carolina's 2026 football roster features more geographic diversity under Shane Beamer than at any point in the modern recruiting era. Part of that is because of the transfer portal, but most of that is intentional. What does it mean?
There were some lessons to be learned from Superfriends... the NCAA Tournament for men's basketball should not expand to 72 or 76 teams. .... Alex Jones is in for an extended Gamecock Smorgasbord and we run the gamut with recruiting, football, baseball and even some men's basketball in asking if South Carolina will win another game this season? Oh and should 17-year olds not take
Matt Anderson, the Late Night Gamecock, joins Jamie Bradford to hash it out about all things Gamecock sports. Former Carolina and MLB pitcher Wil Crowe also is in to go over what has been a very good first five games for the Gamecocks from the mound... and he has a prediction. JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog step in during crosstalk and an in-state football recruiting conversation breaks out as a bonus,
A dive into the Class of 2025 and a big picture look at how to evaluate individual commits from the high school ranks and their star ratings.
JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog Mullinax take all comers in the ITG Chat Box and spend the first little bit of the show discussing the future of men's basketball coach Lamont Paris, some baseball and some overall feelings about Gamecock sports... then, the focus shifts to football as the question is asked- who are your predictions for the starting five on the Carolina offensive line? JC has three in mind that for him are likely.
The Voice of the Gamecocks Derek Scott checks in for a frank discussion about funding and men's basketball, plus some baseball. John Strickland has identified some of the early names to watch on the offensive line for 2026 and joins at the end of the show before JC and Mad Dog pop in for an epic crosstalk complete with some Dumb and Dumber references.
Various national college football pundits have started to mention the Gamecocks as a possible College Football Playoff contender as list and talking season are right around the corner for 2026. Here's a breakdown of what was said and how South Carolina can realistically get in that position. Also, what is expected has not always been what happens when it comes to Carolina sports lately.
Former South Carolina athletics director and baseball coach Ray Tanner made a comment that success in men's sports are cyclical at USC. We talk about what we agree with and disagree with on that subject. Also, Nitro Tuggle caught the eye of our friend Deputy Smitty and JC Shurburtt dives into the Purdue transfer as well as some other players on offense.
With spring football practice at South Carolina right around the corner and both basketball teams, the baseball team and the softball team all in action, it's a great time of the year for Gamecock sports. Jamie Bradford welcomes in Matt "Smitty" Smith, Preston Thorne, the Voice of Champions Brad Muller and head softball coach Ashley Chastain Woodard in to touch on everything.
South Carolina football begins spring practice in less than three weeks and has a new offensive coordinator, Kendal Briles. There are five key objectives to focus on heading into the practice sessions as the Gamecocks eye a big turnaround not only from a disappointing 4-8 record in 2025 but specifically on the offensive side of the ball where South Carolina was a shade better than awful in most games last season.
JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog Phil Mullinax normally are in better spirits on Meat Loaf Monday, but not today. The baseball Game 3 loss was annoying and there is a lot of losing that is happening in men's sports at South Carolina right now for whatever reason... and it sucks... BUT WHY?
There has been some news out of the football program. JC Shurburtt pops in to discuss it with JB and Mad Dog. Then, it's John Whittle on All Things as usual on a Monday as we look back and look ahead with Gamecock Baseball, discuss basketball and other topics.
The bottom line for the 2026 South Carolina defense is that the Gamecocks have to replace three veteran starters, including two top-end talents that will be selected in this spring's NFL Draft. Torrian Gray never fails to put a good product on the field, but who are the potential names to watch that can make a difference on the back end? Also, thoughts on Joe Decamillis, Luke Doty, hoops and baseball from the weekend.
The Mad Dog Phil Mullinax, Matt Anderson and Alex Jones roll through a Friday of Gamecock banter with JC Shurburtt out on a special bonus episode of The Show.
Jamie Bradford and a host of special guests celebrate Gamecock Baseball's Opening Day for the 2026 season in our annual special.
Mike Morgan is back to discuss a lot of things with Jamie Bradford, including the outlook for Carolina Baseball and what in the world can be done about men's basketball. Also,
South Carolina sports information has released official heights and weights for the Gamecocks transfer portal class, including all of the offensive linemen. One thing is certain- this isn't as heavy as a group as it was in 2025 and considering the pace of Kendal Briles offense, that is probably a good thing.
It's Wide Open Wednesday so fans check in from all over the world on subjects about the Gamecocks and other things. Hot topics today: The newly reported sizes of incoming freshman football players, Davonte Miles' arrest, standards for the baseball program, Lamont Paris and NIL money and defensive tackles among other things. It's JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog Mullinax like you know them and love them, talking about the Garnet and Black with the Garnet and Black.
Chad Holbrook is back to talk about the start of college baseball with Jamie Bradford. He has some intel on a member of the Gamecocks starting rotation having scouted him and more insider tidbits. The Voice of Champions Brad Muller is in to review and preview women's basketball (a titanic game at LSU on Saturday) and softball.
Jamie Bradford welcomes Matt Smith a.k.a. Smitty in for a co-hosting segment as the pair touches on a number of topics, along with the Mad Dog Phil Mullinax. In a bonus third hour, David Bartoo from Matrix Analytics joins the crew for a detailed breakdown on the subject and how it impacts the Gamecocks and also the high school talent in South Carolina.
John Whittle of TheBigSpur.com joins Jamie Bradford for an hour to discuss all things, including a look ahead to the Carolina Baseball season, which gets cranked up on Friday with a doubleheader against Northern Kentucky.
The Late Night Gamecock Matt Anderson is in as this men's basketball conversation continues to linger. Also, Deputy Smitty joins to give a breakdown of the transfer portal class like only he can.
Raphael Esparza jumps in to tell you how to win money with Super Bowl prop bets this weekend and then it's almost baseball season, so that means Jamie Bradford has "Fridays with Stu" ... the great Stuart Lake is in for the best baseball and South Carolina conversation on the planet.
According to at least one set of analytics, South Carolina has more experience on its 2026 football roster than any other FBS team in the country. What does that mean as far as success this coming season is concerned? What are some things we can expect from this and what are some things we will have to wait and see on?
We continue to talk about men's basketball and now baseball is picked No. 15 out of 16 by the SEC's coaches. Some lady decided to have a whole family full of cut outs, including a goblin type character from Lord of the Rings. Alex Jones is in for Gamecock Smorgasboard and it is punishment for the most part as we recap what all has gone wrong in men's sports at South Carolina since Thanksgiving weekend of 2024. There is some potentially good news - Shane Beamer says the offensive linemen the football program brought in from the portal all play "with an edge"... we did not see much of that in 2025 at that position.
It's a guest-packed celebration of South Carolina softball as the Gamecocks open the 2026 season against No. 17 Virginia Tech. A slew of guests including head coach Ashley Chastain Woodard, Clark Cox, Brad Muller and more join JB in the press box. Also, Aaron Fitt of D1Baseball stops by for a little discussion on that sport.
Some days it's like a virtual sports bar, folks. Loads of talk about why South Carolina men's basketball has not been able to get over the hump and some ideas about how to fix it... or an idea about how to not fix it and just make money off of it since it does make money. There is some football talk scattered about as well on a Wide Open Wednesday
Mike Morgan returns to co-host with Jamie Bradford and the conversation runs the gamut. What are the South Carolina men's sports jobs ranked in the SEC? JC and Mad Dog join that at the end.
South Carolina has six scholarship running backs for 2026 and all are somewhat similar. The room got bigger and added more power through the transfer portal and new coach Stan Drayton will have a war on his hands to see who not only is the starter but who makes the top two or three and gets the carries this season.
Wide open interaction 0n a Terrible Tuesday- will the offensive line be fixed? How much money was LaNorris Sellers worth? South Carolina got a steal. Also, we end The Show with more about the future of the Gamecocks men's basketball program
South Carolina football Director of Player Personnel Darren Uscher spends nearly an hour with Jamie Bradford giving inside intel and analysis on the Gamecocks' Transfer Portal class and more. Former Gamecock Preston Thorne is in for his weekly visit and talks about the Super Bowl, more football and the state of South Carolina men's basketball as well.
The Gamecocks had another successful recruiting cycle adding blue chip talent to the roster in 2026 based off of the final recruiting rankings from 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN. A breakdown and comparison is in order.
A large discussion on the plight of South Carolina men's basketball through the years, baseball expectations that are not looking so hot and then some chummy football talk at the end with all the humor and interaction you have come to expect mashed in between on a Meat Loaf Monday.
It's a jam-packed Monday as John Whittle of TheBigSpur.com joins to talk about "All Things" and Matt "Smitty" Smith of Sports Talk and Four Quarter Friday is in to co-host the second hour. The Voice of the Gamecocks Derek Scott joins Jamie Bradford to give his thoughts on what he sees from his vantage point as another men's basketball season appears to be circling the drain.
South Carolina again had to backfill at defensive tackle through the transfer portal, but returns enough talent and coach Travian Robertson to be formidable in 2026 if certain things happen with certain players. Also, an in-state Class of 2027 offensive line recruiting update.
It's another mashed Smorgasboard episode as both hosts of the Late Night Gamecock Show join JC Shurburtt and the Mad Dog Phil Mullinax to break down a number of topics. At some point in the second, hour the topic of a woman from Brazil who marries and has children with rag dolls comes up. Then a state of the union men's basketball conversation breaks out. All in all, it's a lot of fun for a Friday.
A pair of Gamecock Softball players join Jamie Bradford as Opening Day is right around the corner for the top 15 team. John Strickland is back in his normal Friday spot to talk a little football and more. Former Gamecock pitcher Wil Crowe is back to dive into the Jake McCoy injury and more as baseball season gets started in two weeks
South Carolina head baseball coach Paul Mainieri joins Jamie Bradford and Mike Morgan for his second straight preseason interview about Gamecock Baseball. Also, loads of football and basketball talk mixed in.
South Carolina has oodles of potential returning and incoming in its wide receiver room as nine of the 14 scholarship/PWO players were rated as blue chips out of high school. The 2026 season with Kendal Briles installing a friendly offensive system should lead to breakout years for many and raise the level of the room collectively.
The Show goes nostalgic as we discuss some of our favorite stadiums, some of which no longer exist, favorite in-state high school football venues, the old Carolina Coliseum vs. the Colonial Life Arena, the era when Carolina left the Atlantic Coast Conference and why, some old school high school stuff and a bit of recruiting. Then at the end, the news breaks that South Carolina pitcher Jake McCoy, a potential Friday night starter, will miss the entire 2026 season. Tough blow for a program that needs to win this year.
South Carolina head softball coach Ashley Chastain Woodard joins to give an outlook on her second season, which will begin soon. After surpassing expectations in her first season back at her alma mater, the Gamecocks are a preseason top 15 team, but as a program will continue fighting for respect. Matt Smith and Jamie Bradford, along with a bit of JC Shurburtt at the end, discuss topics from around the state including recruiting. There is a Morning Show Scramble as well.
South Carolina has plenty of raw talent on its roster for the 2026 season as the Gamecocks under Shane Beamer have won recruiting battles against multiple blue bloods for players at a higher clip than at any point in program history and there is plenty of potential from a baseline perspective. For South Carolina to turn things around next season, though, there are several things that must happen from an individual player perspective and then there has to be a certain percentage of the top players on the roster to be as good as they can possibly be for the good things that could happen to the team to happen to the team.
Terrible Tuesday is all over the map. Incoming defensive end Julian Walker is now a five-star prospect according to Rivals and that means Shane Beamer will have six players on his 2026 South Carolina roster that were rated five stars coming out of high school with five of those signing directly with the Gamecocks. JC Shurburtt isn't happy with the continued narrative about the SEC and thinks some people are stupid... also, he isn't happy about 9 p.m. tip offs in SEC basketball between two teams from the eastern time zone. ... Mad Dog and JC both are happy about today's trip into nostalgia.
Former Gamecock defensive tackle Preston Thorne is in and talks about a wide variety of topics, including new rules for Colorado football under Coach Prime. Matt Smith co-hosts the second hour and a big Gamecock and state of South Carolina recruiting discussion breaks out. What is the state known for position-wise? Hale McGranahan of TheBigSpur.com jumps in to fill everyone in on the latest as we get the 2027 cycle started in earnest.
Only one of South Carolina's 25 inbound transfer portal players is not going into at least his third season of college football and most of the eight-man offensive line haul consists of fifth or sixth year players. This could not only match what many feel is a trend in college football (older is better), but could also provide some needed veteran leadership for the 2026 Gamecocks who are seeking a major turnaround under head coach Shane Beamer.
One thing we can say about basketball is that even with people believing that football now needs to have an older roster to win that it's been that way in that sport since before the transfer portal. JC and Mad Dog cover the gamut with basketball (things are not looking good), baseball (what to expect), football (offensive line and then some) and some good old fashioned football recruiting on a Meat Loaf Monday episode of The Show.
South Carolina baseball's associate head coach Monte Lee is back on The Morning Show as we are closing in on Opening Day for Gamecock Baseball, the 2026 version. Lee discusses a new look roster, a bunch of good hitters and every other topic concerning this team, which will look to right the ship from last year's disaster. Also, John Whittle of TheBigSpur.com is in to discuss ALL THINGS.
In the last 40 years of South Carolina football, moving the offensive scheme toward a more aggressive, creative and fun style of play has always improved the performance on that side of the ball and in most instances has led to an improved record and in a handful of cases has led to history being made. Also, something very interesting about the Gamecocks new offensive line in 2026.
It's a Late Night mash-up with The Show as Matt Anderson and Alex Jones both join JC and Mad Dog. The Show begins with pointing out the stupidity of a 12-team college football playoff, there is a VHS Dates for Alex to evaluate, a preview of South Carolina-Texas A&M basketball that is now set for 1 p.m. Saturday, some weather talk and then a dive into some personnel, including a quartet of defensive lineman that redshirted last season and then some.
It will soon be time for South Carolina Baseball and Jamie Bradford gives us a first-hand look at the 2026 Gamecocks after taking in the preseason scrimmage on Thursday in person. Stuart Lake who also was there joins in the second hour while Raphael Esparza of Docs Sports is in to tell you who to pick in the AFC and NFC Championship Games this Sunday.
What are some advantages that South Carolina football has right now both overall and during the Shane Beamer era and how important are those things?
There are three South Carolina football players amongst the top 25 in the country for 2026 according to one "way too early" list. JC and Mad Dog discuss what was said about each of the players. ... Ross from Friends was a bad human being and there is proof... then a running backs discussion breaks out along with the notion of an NIL contract buyout.
Former Gamecock offensive lineman John Strickland joins in the second hour to discuss the new South Carolina transfer portal offensive line class and there are plenty of them. Matt Anderson of The Late Night Gamecock Show is in to co-host with Jamie Bradford and they discuss the portal, basketball metrics including a postseason outlook and more.
South Carolina spent what it needed to in the transfer portal and with regards to roster retention this offseason and the Gamecocks had a little different approach in that category than perhaps they did one year ago.
The ITG Chat Box is live on Wide Open Wednesday and it takes JC and Mad Dog and the Gamecock fans through a wild ride about the state of college football and the money and everything else. A Texas Tech booster has said Alabama and Auburn have no money and Indiana is here to stay. Do we believe that? Also, what is the value of what everyone is paying for? Also, a basketball win!
Matt Smith joins Jamie Bradford for the full two hours as the Gamecocks win a men's basketball game on Tuesday night against Oklahoma. Intriguing portal stuff in football. The Voice of the Gamecocks Derek Scott is in to discuss the win and basketball moving forward.
Because of the issues at the position and the massive turnover, much of the focus this offseason for Carolina football has been on the offensive line and the offense in general. The Gamecocks defense, though, has a chance to cycle up a bit in 2026 if a few things break its way and they can replace what they lost. Most importantly, South Carolina like any other team that hopes to win in the Southeastern Conference, has to be stellar on the defensive line. Also, Gamecock men's basketball got an SEC win last night.
College football season is over and we miss it already. JC and Mad Dog ramble through a number of big picture topics and Gamecock related topics, including a South Carolina native that is in junior college and plays tackle that could join the roster this summer. Lots of interaction from the chat boxers. Some basketball toward the end and pets reincarnated.
Jamie Bradford and Mike Morgan discuss how Indiana's National Championship means that anyone, including South Carolina, could put it all together and make something huge happen. Former Gamecock defensive tackle and 107.5-FM personality Preston Thorne also joins for his usual Tuesday segment. Also, Gamecock men's basketball has a shot at an SEC win tonight against Oklahoma at the CLA.
The Indiana Hoosiers inspired all of College Football's middle class, including the South Carolina Gamecocks, by capping a 16-0 record and winning the National Championship on Monday night. What did Curt Cignetti do in Bloomington to make that happen and what do the Gamecocks need to do to get there? Also, another transfer portal offensive line addition is in.
It's a triple whammy of festivities because it's not only Meat Loaf Monday, but also MLK Day as well as National Championship day in college football, plus South Carolina has continued to bring in players from the transfer portal and JC Shurburtt has a complete breakdown. Lots of roster talk to day and how Indiana being successful should inspire every program in what is considered to be the middle class of college football.
Mike Morgan is back from the road and is in to co-host with Jamie Bradford as we preview the College Football National Championship Game between Indiana and Miami. Also, a discussion on Kendal Briles and continued examination of his personnel usage. John Whittle is in the house to discuss ALL THINGS.
The Late Night Gamecock Matt Anderson, Phil "Mad Dog" Mullinax and JC Shurburtt engage in a broad conversation about the NIL money in college football plus the transfer portal plus some of these folks that say that they are agents... and then Texas running back Christian Clark committed to South Carolina toward the end of the episode.
Stuart Lake is back and joins Jamie Bradford for a lengthy discussion that takes you inside the current state of University of South Carolina athletics. JC Shurburtt pops in during the first hour to have a great discussion about what Randy Clements may be looking for at the specific positions on the offensive line,
South Carolina gained an edge and lost an edge Thursday as Caleb Herring from Tennessee committed to the Gamecocks and will not visit Texas. Shortly after that happened, Desmond Umeozulu jumped into the transfer portal. Even with that loss, the Gamecocks are in very good shape at the position heading into 2026. Also, more portal tidbits and another good high school Class of 2027 offensive lineman sets an official visit for "Wing Weekend" in June.
Alex Jones is in for Gamecock Smorgasboard and JC and Mad Dog try to stump him with a wild comedy sketch... Men's basketball is on a negative heater... Loads of portal talk about the visitors and what may be next.
Hale McGranahan of TheBigSpur.com jumps in with JB and Mad Dog on all things Gamecock football and some big news from the portal could be forthcoming. Also, the Voice of Champions Brad Muller is in to talk about a gigantic women's hoops game tonight between No. 2 South Carolina and No. 4 Texas at the Colonial Life Arena.
What remains for South Carolina football in the transfer portal as visits crank back up today and through the weekend with the dead period over? Also, some basketball thoughts after a debacle in Fayetteville and a look at a 2027 five star prospect that is extremely high on the Gamecocks.
Matt Smith is back to co-host for the first hour with Jamie Bradford as Josiah Thompson gets out of the portal and will return to South Carolina in 2026. Mike Morgan is somewhere between Kansas City and Northwest Arkansas and chimes in on a number of topics on Gamecock sports and college sports as well.
It's Wide Open Wednesday and right off the bat, JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog Mullinax dive into players from the transfer portal being welcomed back home. Also, will Carolina land another defensive end from the transfer portal? There is some off topic noise here and there as well as a look at Alabama's money situation... Tide insiders are telling Alabama fans who want the coaching staff to overspend the same thing Gamecock fans here- it's not happening.
Jalewis Solomon does a 180 and decides to stay at South Carolina. Also, the transfer portal visits re-start tomorrow after a weird dead period ends tonight. The Gamecocks have a running back, a defensive end and an offensive guard set to come in. All three are worthy players.
JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog Mullinax have a heavy dose of portal discussion from the ITG Chat Box and Club Chief Members. Some are disappointed. Some believe the portal class is average. There are questions about big name players out there still that are answered directly and it all is done in a fun and entertaining manner on a Terrible Tuesday.
The Late Night Gamecock Matt Anderson is in to co-host with Jamie Bradford and the conversation runs the gamut. Preston Thorne, a former Gamecock defensive tackle, dives into what the transition from another school to Carolina will be like for the Gamecocks two defensive tackle portal acquisitions. There's also basketball.
So far, South Carolina has 17 transfer portal players heading into the program from around the country. Which ones could start? There are a handful that you should consider writing in pen and not pencil, according to JC Shurburtt. Also, there are still some names out there, including one at running back to keep an eye on.
It is Meat Loaf Monday for the first time ever and JC and Mad Dog tie it all in on a Monday. The latest intel from the transfer portal of course is a discussion point. There is also a VHS Dates and we talk a little recruiting from the high school and some basketball
Matt Smith makes his co-hosting debut on The Morning Show has has insight into the transfer portal, Gamecock basketball and more. JB spent some time with Carolina softball and baseball during the weekend. Oh, and John Whittle of TheBigSpur.com is in to discuss all things.
South Carolina lost two major targets including defensive end Chaz Coleman in a wild finish (he signed with Tennessee) in the transfer portal but did add multiple players at positions of need during the weekend. JC Shurburtt dives into all of it in a Monday episode of Coffee.
South Carolina got four transfer portal commits on Friday, including two offensive linemen, a wide receiver and a running back and more are expected shortly. JC Shurburtt has his latest on elite EDGE Chaz Coleman (Penn State) and more defensive linemen to keep an eye on throughout the weekend.
The conversation today with THE Late Night Gamecock Matt Anderson goes a number of directions, including new portal names to track, the keys to Carolina hoops beating the Dawgs, refs, college football, NIL and a whole lot more. Happy Friday!
It's a loaded weekend of ball with the Gamecocks looking for their second straight win on the hardwood, a College Football Playoff semifinal tonight and NFL playoffs (wild card weekend) all taking place. The Voice of the Gamecocks Derek Scott joins us to talk hoops, Raphael Esparza lets you know who to bet on, Jeff O'Hara (cocksby90) is in at the end to talk about the tribute to our friend Steve Taneyhill on Saturday and Brad Crawford of 247Sports is back to talk portal, playoff and more with a big picture view.
After three transfer portal commits from potential (maybe even likely) starters on Thursday, it's time to move forward and see what else South Carolina football can accomplish in the transfer portal this 2026 cycle. There is plenty to talk about.
South Carolina beat out nearly every other program in America, including tradition-rich Alabama and cash-flush Texas A&M to land the No. 1 transfer portal offensive tackle in America (according to on3 at least), Jacarrius Peak from N.C. State. Also, two more potential starters committed from the portal on Thursday.
Tons of distractions with info from the college football transfer portal flying in at top speed. Alex Jones of TheBigSpur.com joins for Gamecock Smorgasboard to answer the latest portal questions. JC has to get caught up on some things. Answers from the ITG Chat Box as the Gamecocks continue to put together a roster for the 2026 season.
Mike Morgan and Jamie Bradford take you all the way through The Morning Show and there is a Morning Show scramble with a lot of great topics to chew on. Also, Mike takes a drive around the SEC and there is plenty of portal and basketball chatter.
A slew of transfer portal recruiting updates highlight this episode of Coffee with JC Shurburtt. Chaz Coleman, two offensive tackles, a set of twins, visitors from Wednesday- a fast-moving load of portal updates is what you will get today.
Daniel Hannum joins JC and Mad Dog and we did not get around to his transfer portal big board, but broke down the latest happenings in the world of South Carolina football's transfer portal efforts. Also, it is Wide Open Wednesday and the ITG Chat Box is live and loud.
Hale McGranahan of TheBigSpur.com joins Jamie Bradford and Mike Morgan for an epic transfer portal segment. Morgan is in the full two hours fresh off a crazy finish between Auburn and Texas A&M on the plains. Carolina wins in men's basketball at LSU and shoots lights out in the first half.
South Carolina is on its way to rebuilding its offensive line for the 2026 season. Purdue guard Hank Purvis was the latest to commit last night and there are two major targets at offensive tackle to keep an eye on. Plus, how many players that the Gamecocks finished second or third on out of high school will end up in this portal class? There are several possibilities to go along with UGA defensive tackle Jordan Thomas, who committed Tuesday afternoon... and the Gamecocks men's basketball team won!
South Carolina's transfer portal efforts are starting to produce results. On Tuesday afternoon, Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Thomas, a top 100 prospect out of high school in the 2024 recruiting cycle, and UCF center Carter Miller, who has given up only two sacks in his career,
JC Shurburtt has an opening monologue on the state of college football. Then, attention turns to the Gamecocks and the transfer portal plus a journey back to Saturday morning cartoons.
Matt Anderson, the Late Night Gamecock, co-hosts with Jamie Bradford. Many portal discussions plus the men's basketball team. Former South Carolina defensive tackle Preston Thorne joins for his Tuesday segment and gives us a player's perspective on the portal, defensive line and then some.
The transfer portal is insane and South Carolina is in the middle of the insanity right now with multiple visitors set to be in Columbia today, including fan favorite and member of the all-name team Nitro Tuggle, a wide receiver from Purdue, plus some all-important offensive lineman. Also, the nickel position is critical for Clayton White's Gamecock defense- has South Carolina found a portal answer there?
South Carolina portal interaction with the ITG Chat Box continues as some fans have concerns. We all have to get used to the timing of this. JC takes you through the sordid history of South Carolina men's basketball at some point and a Carolina Panthers and NFL conversation breaks out along the way.
JC Shurburtt joins Jamie Bradford for the first hour to dive into more South Carolina football transfer portal talk. John Whittle of TheBigSpur.com reclaims his Monday spot to discuss all things. It's a Welcome Back episode of The Morning Show.
Oklahoma wide receiver Jayden Gibson is the first transfer portal commitment for South Carolina this cycle and Gamecock fans should remember him as a high school recruit. Also, thoughts on Josiah Thompson, the remaining offensive linemen and who at that spot Carolina is going to target in the next few weeks.
JC Shurburtt of Inside the Gamecocks and Matt Anderson of the Late Night Gamecock Show dive into a number of South Carolina football topics including the Gamecocks transfer portal efforts and a dive into the returning players, roster needs and overall themes of trying to rebound from a 4-8 season in 2026.