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He picked MSU to beat us, even though we were favored. I can't recall his pick for the UK game, but he at least put us on major upset alert. I think he leaned UK on that one.

This reeks of typical Gamecocks to me, though. Get a big win, generate some buzz, have national media folks coming out picking you to win another big game. Then we come out looking like we spent all of the bye doing crossword puzzles and get run off our own field.
 
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18IsTheMan said:
He picked MSU to beat us, even though we were favored. I can't recall his pick for the UK game, but he at least put us on major upset alert. I think he leaned UK on that one.

This reeks of typical Gamecocks to me, though. Get a big win, generate some buzz, have national media folks coming out picking you to win another big game. Then we come out looking like we spent all of the bye doing crossword puzzles and get run off our own field.
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Happened to spurrier on the reg. Happened to Holtz on the reg.

Our first reaction is to do what we can to run the coach off and get the next guy in.

Second verse, same as the first.
 
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It would almost be fitting if we were to win out, finishing 9-3, and know that we were a combined 33-0 blown lead away from likely being in the SECCG and a high seed in the CFP. That would be a very Gamecock outcome as well.

But I like us more to stub our toe and look totally discombobulated this Saturday. I've just seen it too many times. How many times have we clamored and argued to get ranked, then we crack into the poll at and promptly crap the bed?
 
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18IsTheMan said:
It would almost be fitting if we were to win out, finishing 9-3, and know that we were a combined 33-0 blown lead away from likely being in the SECCG and a high seed in the CFP. That would be a very Gamecock outcome as well.

But I like us more to stub our toe and look totally discombobulated this Saturday. I've just seen it too many times. How many times have we clamored and argued to get ranked, then we crack into the poll at and promptly crap the bed?
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As you say, its the garnet way.
 
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The moral of the story is just watch the games and ignore the pundits.

The game announcers usually give the most unbiased account of the situation at hand.
 
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Pate is also here on Saturday

Show will air live on ESPN and the Bussin’ with the Boys digital platforms from 2-3 p.m. (ET)​

COLUMBIA, S.C. – “Bussin’ and Pate on Campus,” ESPN’s multi-platform college football show, will broadcast live Friday from 2–3 p.m. ET from the Horseshoe at the University of South Carolina.
Hosted by college football personality Josh Pate, the show features former NFL players Taylor Lewan and Will Compton. The program will air on ESPN and the Bussin’ with the Boys digital platforms.
The broadcast comes ahead of Saturday’s matchup between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Tennessee Volunteers, which will air on ESPN at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Students and fans have an opportunity to have an up-close view of the show. Access into the staged area will begin at 1 p.m. in The Horseshoe. Cocky along with Gamecock Cheerleaders, the Carolina Dance Team and the Carolina Band will also be on site for the show.
USC’s historic Horseshoe has hosted several ESPN college football broadcasts over the years, including SEC Nation and ESPN College GameDay.
 
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So, the all important question, is this guy a good guy to pick you, or is he the kiss of death type guy?
 
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I've been a Gamecock fan longer than many of you have been alive. I've seen so many coaches come here and do the same thing. There have been a few exceptions but mostly it has been rinse and repeat.

HOWEVER, I am going out on a limb and predict we win a close game. Something like 27-24 and a nailbiter 4th quarter.

.... or we may get blown out at home. 52-24.
 
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Legal_fowl said:
I've been a Gamecock fan longer than many of you have been alive. I've seen so many coaches come here and do the same thing. There have been a few exceptions but mostly it has been rinse and repeat.

HOWEVER, I am going out on a limb and predict we win a close game. Something like 27-24 and a nailbiter 4th quarter.

.... or we may get blown out at home. 52-24.
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Old timer here too. If you pay close attention (which the younger crowd doesn't, they just want the dopamine boost) you can tell those 52-24 games going in.

This ain't one of those years for that game.
 
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TheRoo said:
The moral of the story is just watch the games and ignore the pundits.
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Yes. As they say, there's a reason they play the games.

As for the pundits and talking heads, they're just trying to capitalize on our enthusiasm for college football by generating clicks on a Tuesday or Wednesday. Saturdays are all that matters (unless you're the ACC, I guess).
 
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Picked to win. Surely this is the kiss of death for my beloved Gamecocks. If I were a gambler, id put everything I could afford on UT. You know the Vols are going to win with us favored.
 
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Gr8spur said:
Picked to win. Surely this is the kiss of death for my beloved Gamecocks. If I were a gambler, id put everything I could afford on UT. You know the Vols are going to win with us favored.
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I'd like our chances more if everyone wasn't talking about us winning. We do best flying under the radar and have never handled expectations well.

There's been so much talk about us beating them that I think UT is coming in pretty well pissed off that the just curb stomped Bama but are predicted to lose to a 1-3 conference team.
 
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I think we have to stack the box to slow down their RB Desean Bishop and the corners are going to have to play a lot of man to man coverage which has not gone well for us earlier this year. I think the game comes down to how well our secondary can play one on one vs their receivers.

This isnt the typical Josh Heupel offense where he has 4 wideouts trying to spread the field. We need to slow down their rushing attach and force them into obvious passing situations.
 
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