Spencer Rattler reveals how his game will fit into South Carolina's offensive scheme

New South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler has been off and running with the Gamecocks since he arrived on campus. He spent the spring and summer picking up his new offense down in Columbia. From what he says, it’s so far, so good.

In an appearance on an episode of ‘The Zach Gelb Show’ last week, Rattler said he’s working hard to pick up the playbook and build the necessary connections with his offensive personnel.

“Yeah, I really understand it now. Just being able to go through spring ball, go through summer ball with our player led practices and our short time with the coaches. All the little things,” said Rattler. “Staying in the film room, talking ball with them all the time. It’s definitely a change from where I was coming from but it was a change I was open to. I knew I would need it for my game to get even better. It’s been great. I’m still learning but I’m doing great.”

Rattler is used to explosive offenses during his time in Norman. He led a pair of offenses that averaged 41 points per game under Lincoln Riley at Oklahoma. He’ll now be under center and try to be the missing piece for an offense that finished 104th in points per game.

If he can do so, it will go a long way to change the perception he’s picked up since last season’s debacle in the Sooner’s QB room. Rattler lost the starting job to Caleb Williams midseason and then transferred from OU in a thorny breakup. He isn’t worried about his image, though. It’s not something he chooses to focus on after a few years of maturing behind him.

“You can’t really get bought into what people say. That’s something I’ve learned during my college career overall. I don’t really focus on that,” said Rattler. “Getting older and being able to go through adversity helps you with that.

With 1,483 yards and 11 touchdowns in limited snaps last season, Spencer Rattler trumps all the competition from the Gamecock QB room in 2021. His skillset and numbers is what earned him Heisman buzz last fall. If he can replicate his early success at Oklahoma, he may end up a dark horse for the award this fall while leading the South Carolina offense to new heights.