ONE player you are most excited about this season

[18IsTheMan]

Pretty easy choice for me: Harbor. He's so freakishly athletic that, barring disaster, he's going to get significant playing time this year. Can't wait to see how his speed translates to the college game. We don't get many instant impact recruits, but he has the makings of one.

 

[Prestonyte]

Harbor is the obvious choice.
I'm excited to see how the TE position plays out in this offense, so I will be watching for Knox and Simon to be key production in the passing game.

 

[Spinal Tap]

All eyes will be on Harbor.

I'm interested in Mario Anderson because he's GOT to play. We're thin on RB and we need production.

 

[18IsTheMan]

All eyes will be on Harbor.

I'm interested in Mario Anderson because he's GOT to play. We're thin on RB and we need production.

I am intrigued by Anderson. Physically, he sure looks like a RB. He's thick and just look like he could be a bruising runner. Odds are, he was at Newberry for a reason, but there's always that hope that we found the hidden gem everyone else overlooked.

 

[will110]

For me it's Rattler. He had so much hype coming into 2022 and for the most part underperformed and underdelivered. But then he really elevated his play the last 3 games of the season. Can he continue to play at a high level? Or will he regress back to first 10 games Spencer?

 

[Prestonyte]

All eyes will be on Harbor.

I'm interested in Mario Anderson because he's GOT to play. We're thin on RB and we need production.

Interested to see if Braswell gets a look as well if he's physically ready as a FR

 

[Bushmaster]

Joyner. Really excited to see what he can do at RB , and if Loggains will have some trickeration plays for him

 

[18IsTheMan]

Interested to see if Braswell gets a look as well if he's physically ready as a FR

Beamer said some time ago that Braswell will have to play this year, so we'll find out.

 

[18IsTheMan]

Joyner. Really excited to see what he can do at RB , and if Loggains will have some trickeration plays for him

Eh, trick plays or wildcat is probably about the only way he'll find use back there, though trick plays with him aren't very tricky anymore. He will not be a "line up and run between the tackles" RB. The list of college QBs-turned WR-turned RB must be pretty small...for a reason. He's really only back there because we've gotta have depth and he's athletic.

 

[MrCockStrong]

K9, Pup Howard

 

[Lurker123]

For me it's Rattler. He had so much hype coming into 2022 and for the most part underperformed and underdelivered. But then he really elevated his play the last 3 games of the season. Can he continue to play at a high level? Or will he regress back to first 10 games Spencer?

For me, this is the critical spot. (Duh, I know, qb)

But a Rattler hitting on all cylinders may be needed if we have depth issues at RB. If he struggles....

 

[Prestonyte]

For me, this is the critical spot. (Duh, I know, qb)

But a Rattler hitting on all cylinders may be needed if we have depth issues at RB. If he struggles....

If he struggles, Sellers is a weapon. But only if there is some OL protection, otherwise he'll get killed!

 

[Bushmaster]

Eh, trick plays or wildcat is probably about the only way he'll find use back there, though trick plays with him aren't very tricky anymore. He will not be a "line up and run between the tackles" RB. The list of college QBs-turned WR-turned RB must be pretty small...for a reason. He's really only back there because we've gotta have depth and he's athletic.

Sounds like you haven’t been following along. He’s beefed up to 230lbs in the offseason. I’m not sure where you’re getting your info from about only using him in wildcat or trick plays. Most in the know have said he’s looked good there this summer, and spring, and are excited about seeing what he can do this fall. Definitely not typical, but seems like we used a TE as a RB out of necessity last year too.
If Loggains gets creative with him at RB he can definitely be a unique weapon

 

[will110]

Eh, trick plays or wildcat is probably about the only way he'll find use back there, though trick plays with him aren't very tricky anymore. He will not be a "line up and run between the tackles" RB. The list of college QBs-turned WR-turned RB must be pretty small...for a reason. He's really only back there because we've gotta have depth and he's athletic.

Denard Robinson was a decent NFL back until injuries cut his career short. It can be done by the right player with the right mindset.

 

[Bushmaster]

Beamer said some time ago that Braswell will have to play this year, so we'll find out.

He said we need him to play.
If he struggles to pick up pass protection, and the other backs step up, he may not see much serious pt

 

[Bushmaster]

Denard Robinson was a decent NFL back until injuries cut his career short. It can be done by the right player with the right mindset.

Robert Edwards is another example. He transitioned from DB to RB and did well. Not to mention ran for like 5tds on us in one game

 

[Bushmaster]

If he struggles, Sellers is a weapon. But only if there is some OL protection, otherwise he'll get killed!

I’m also interested to see Sellers get a few plays called specifically for him. He is a big dude, who can run, ala Tebow or Newton, and is extremely accurate on his passes. Just hype right now though

 

[Snake006]

Mo Kaba
We haven't had a Linebacker in quite a while that can really be an enforcer. He is up to around 245-250 now and I got a feeling he's gonna bring some Heat.

 

[Bubba Fett]

Is Harbor going to be a receiver? That's where they have him listed.

 

[Prestonyte]

Is Harbor going to be a receiver? That's where they have him listed.

Hope we hear this a lot this season - Touchdown "Sky Harbor"

 

[Deleted11512]

Is Harbor going to be a receiver? That's where they have him listed.

Yes

 

[Deleted11512]

I’m going to cheat and say the whole receiving group. Juice, Harbor, X, Knox, Brown, Simon. We got some ballers. It will be all up to Rattler to make the throws.

 

[18IsTheMan]

Sounds like you haven’t been following along. He’s beefed up to 230lbs in the offseason. I’m not sure where you’re getting your info from about only using him in wildcat or trick plays. Most in the know have said he’s looked good there this summer, and spring, and are excited about seeing what he can do this fall. Definitely not typical, but seems like we used a TE as a RB out of necessity last year too.
If Loggains gets creative with him at RB he can definitely be a unique weapon

Everyone looks good in summer.
He’s an athletic guy, no doubt. He’s just not a RB. It takes more than gaining weight to make you a RB.

 

[Beanerball]

Harbor, Swain, Braswell. I agree with earlier poster it all depends on how Rattler plays and if we call the offense around him. Could be interesting to see what Braswell can do between the tackles. He’s a big boy.

 

[Bushmaster]

Everyone looks good in summer.
He’s an athletic guy, no doubt. He’s just not a RB. It takes more than gaining weight to make you a RB.

Well I guess that’ll make him even more exciting to see if he’ll prove you wrong. Thanks for adding to the suspense

 

[18IsTheMan]

Well I guess that’ll make him even more exciting to see if he’ll prove you wrong. Thanks for adding to the suspense

I hope he does prove me wrong. I hope he breaks every single-season rushing record in USC history.

But he's never played RB for a reason. He's not a RB. We moved him there out of duress.

 

[Deleted11512]

I hope he does prove me wrong. I hope he breaks every single-season rushing record in USC history.

But he's never played RB for a reason. He's not a RB. We moved him there out of duress.

He's got some things going for him...a ton of experience, seen a lot of ball, and more mature than most players. I thought at times late last year he looked like a legit option at RB. He's changed his body, and has had an entire offseason to work at RB. Honestly, that should have been the route they went last year instead of Bell. If Bell was having problems with the playbook they shouldn't have distracted him with RB.

Having said all that, if we have a successful running game it will be b/c at least 1 of 3 guys surpassed expectations.

 

[Bushmaster]

I hope he does prove me wrong. I hope he breaks every single-season rushing record in USC history.

But he's never played RB for a reason. He's not a RB. We moved him there out of duress.

Ooh you sound adamant. Even more excitement! Can’t wait

 

[18IsTheMan]

Ooh you sound adamant. Even more excitement! Can’t wait

Yes, I'm very adamant that he's never officially been a RB.

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If the team is still calling him a WR, why would I consider him a RB?

 

[Gradstudent]

I look forward to seeing Pup Howard, hopefully he is another impact freshman on defense just like Nick Emmanwori last year.

 

[Lurker123]

Yes, I'm very adamant that he's never officially been a RB.

Dakereon Joyner

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If the team is still calling him a WR, why would I consider him a RB?

I remember a very similar discussion about Joyner, except he was going to be the best qb and shock us all.

The guy's an athlete, and he'll go where he's plugged in and give it his all. But I think he'll leave carolina with us always wondering what position he should have stuck with.

 

[18IsTheMan]

I remember a very similar discussion about Joyner, except he was going to be the best qb and shock us all.

The guy's an athlete, and he'll go where he's plugged in and give it his all. But I think he'll leave carolina with us always wondering what position he should have stuck with.

Yeah, there probably aren't a lot of guys who end up thriving at their 3rd position in their 5th year of college ball. He's the quintessential jack of all trades, master of none. He's really athletic and versatile but doesn't stand out at any one position.

I give him credit for, as you point out, being willing to play anywhere and do anything.

 

[Bushmaster]

He's not a RB. We moved him there out of duress.

Yes, I'm very adamant that he's never officially been a RB.

I think everyone knows he’s never officially been a rb, but you say he’s not a RB. Maybe, maybe not, but it makes it even more exciting to see if he will perform well for us this season because you said he will not

 

[18IsTheMan]

I think everyone knows he’s never officially been a rb, but you say he’s not a RB. Maybe, maybe not, but it makes it even more exciting to see if he will perform well for us this season because you said he will not

Where did I say he will not perform well for us this season?

There's no "maybe, maybe not" about him being a RB. He is listed as a WR on his University bio page and on the spring roster.

 

[Big JC]

Harbor is the obvious choice. It will be interesting to see how he adjusts to not being the standout athlete on the field. That can be tough for HS kids to adjust to when they get to college.

Rattler would be my #2. This is his contract year so we should see the best he can do.

 

[18IsTheMan]

Harbor is the obvious choice. It will be interesting to see how he adjusts to not being the standout athlete on the field. That can be tough for HS kids to adjust to when they get to college.

Rattler would be my #2. This is his contract year so we should see the best he can do.

Even though he won't use it, he does technically have a 6th covid year, right?

 

[Big JC]

Even though he won't use it, he does technically have a 6th covid year, right?

I've lost count. I thought last year was the last year of the "super seniors". If he is around in 2024 that will mean he had a bad 2023.

 

[NYC_Gamecock]

Offense: Nick Harbor
Defense: Jatius Geer
Coaches: Dowell Loggains

 

[ScWildthing61]

Robert Edwards is another example. He transitioned from DB to RB and did well. Not to mention ran for like 5tds on us in one game

1995: When every Runningback ripped us a new one!