6 Wins Still an Option

HuntinAces

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3 down…..I’m just happy others have jumped on the train and see this team for what they are and can continue to become.
 

Beanerball

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We could win out, this game scared me and we dominated it. Missouri and Clemson play different styles but our defense and run game will bother both
 

AngloCock

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I predicted 9 wins. Bet with my good friends. I’m liking my pick. I just hope we can have some explosion loses by other teams that will give us a crack at the top 12. We deserve it.
 

Beanerball

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I’d definitely say we are on the right path, whether we beat Missouri and Clemson or not. Sellers and the young o-line have come a long way. All the hype should definitely help recruiting.
 

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I’d definitely say we are on the right path, whether we beat Missouri and Clemson or not. Sellers and the young o-line have come a long way. All the hype should definitely help recruiting.
Isn’t our OL pretty senior? With a few graduating?
 

Beanerball

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Sure, but highly recruited guys behind them. Few guys come right out of H.S. and start on a college line. Maybe I’m wrong, but last year’s recruiting on the o line was good. I’m more concerned about other spots. I guess we will see.
 

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I’d definitely say we are on the right path, whether we beat Missouri and Clemson or not. Sellers and the young o-line have come a long way. All the hype should definitely help recruiting.
Recruiting is all about $$$$ now. Recruits don't care about hype or momentum or any of the things people used to think they cared about.
 

Beanerball

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I get your point, but top level recruits , most of the time, want to play for a winner. That’s why you see certain teams in the top ten recruiting rankings every year. Winning and success definitely influence recruiting. But to your point, you better be able to pay to keep them, absolutely.
 

bayrooster

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I get your point, but top level recruits , most of the time, want to play for a winner. That’s why you see certain teams in the top ten recruiting rankings every year. Winning and success definitely influence recruiting. But to your point, you better be able to pay to keep them, absolutely.
You can entice the NIL mercs with money, but they'll be gone in a year if they think your program doesn't have what it takes to make a run at the playoffs or win their conference. Winning gets more publicity and more opportunities for them as well.
 

18IsTheMan

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You can entice the NIL mercs with money, but they'll be gone in a year if they think your program doesn't have what it takes to make a run at the playoffs or win their conference. Winning gets more publicity and more opportunities for them as well.
Yes. If someone came to you because of money, they'll leave you because of money.

As it pertains to us, we can easily be outbid by over half the teams just in our conference.
 

bayrooster

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Yes. If someone came to you because of money, they'll leave you because of money.

As it pertains to us, we can easily be outbid by over half the teams just in our conference.
I'm saying it isn't all about money. I don't have the defeatist attitude that we should accept a place at the bottom of the SEC East with Vandy because other schools have more money to spend on NIL.
 

18IsTheMan

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I'm saying it isn't all about money. I don't have the defeatist attitude that we should accept a place at the bottom of the SEC East with Vandy because other schools have more money to spend on NIL.
Nay, my interpretation of what you said supersedes your intent.
 
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HuntinAces

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8 wins is still an option.

There’s not a team that we can’t beat left on the schedule. Only sure win is Wofford though.

Personally I believe we beat Mizzou Wofford and Vandy.

we can certainly beat Oklahoma, A&M and Clemson.

Let’s go beat the Sooners, enjoy our bye week, and let’s go HAM the rest of the year!

You must be kidding.

You think we beat Missouri? We have a better chance against OU. Still think 5 wins is the ceiling since we can’t seem to close out games.

Are you high?
To think we won out and ended the regular season at 9 wins with an outside shot of the playoffs is surreal! What a performance by LaNorris today and everyone else that made this run possible.

Go Gamecocks!!!
 
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Beanerball

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I don’t think I’ve ever seen a player mature so much over the course of a season. He is special. We’ve got some work to do to fill needs next year, but wow, as long as we have Sellers we have a chance to win games. What a great regular season!
 
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