Sellers cashing in, so why would he leave his Carolina home?

[PrestonyteParrot]

“So I don’t look that deep into it. It was just like, we still working out, we had spring ball and all that. So I was really focused on that,” he added. But the offer was definitely a morale booster for Sellers. “It’s cool, just being in a position to be able to do that and have those opportunities is crazy to think about,” he said, about receiving a package that attractive. Sellers currently earns $3.7 million in NIL deals at South Carolina, and is the 6 highest-paid college football player, according to On3.

We didn’t come here to make money. We came here to get our education, play ball, and with schools calling, we’re not gonna jump ship because they’re offering more than what we’re getting. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” his father had a bold answer for those who tried to poach Sellers from South Carolina. Last year, the Gamecocks nearly made it into the playoffs. If Sellers shines once again, they might very well be able to fulfil that goal this year. Sellers will be part of that effort, even if he does not have $8 million in the bag. Moreover, he’s still earning nearly as much annually at South Carolina through NIL deals.

$3.7M LaNorris Sellers Joins Arch Manning and Garrett Nussmeier With Latest NIL Deal

South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers joined Texas QB Arch Manning and LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier in a unique NIL deal.

www.essentiallysports.com

 

[bayrooster]

Is that a rhetorical question? I've already been convinced he will be the starter this season.

 

[PrestonyteParrot]

Is that a rhetorical question? I've already been convinced he will be the starter this season.

Just a reference to the $8M poaching effort and his response to it.

 

[Patriot321]

“So I don’t look that deep into it. It was just like, we still working out, we had spring ball and all that. So I was really focused on that,” he added. But the offer was definitely a morale booster for Sellers. “It’s cool, just being in a position to be able to do that and have those opportunities is crazy to think about,” he said, about receiving a package that attractive. Sellers currently earns $3.7 million in NIL deals at South Carolina, and is the 6 highest-paid college football player, according to On3.

We didn’t come here to make money. We came here to get our education, play ball, and with schools calling, we’re not gonna jump ship because they’re offering more than what we’re getting. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” his father had a bold answer for those who tried to poach Sellers from South Carolina. Last year, the Gamecocks nearly made it into the playoffs. If Sellers shines once again, they might very well be able to fulfil that goal this year. Sellers will be part of that effort, even if he does not have $8 million in the bag. Moreover, he’s still earning nearly as much annually at South Carolina through NIL deals.

$3.7M LaNorris Sellers Joins Arch Manning and Garrett Nussmeier With Latest NIL Deal

South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers joined Texas QB Arch Manning and LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier in a unique NIL deal.

www.essentiallysports.com

So, are fans really thinking that USC "might very well be able to fulfil that goal this year", making the playoffs that is?

 

[Cackmandu]

So, are fans really thinking that USC "might very well be able to fulfil that goal this year", making the playoffs that is?

The first step to that is having an elite QB, I believe we do, but I find it hard to predict playoffs with all we lost on D and several other unknown factors! Hope is a dangerous word~Red!

 

[o_Bushmaster]

So, are fans really thinking that USC "might very well be able to fulfil that goal this year", making the playoffs that is?

Definitely possible with Sellers running the offense. I’m a little concerned about the transition from Loggains to Shula and the defense overall, but Sellers is a generational QB with the ability to dictate outcomes. So imo, if the defense is solid, and Shula leans on Seller’s strengths, we should be in the mix

 

[AngloCock]

10 wins. I predicted 9 last year. We shall see soon.

 

[Patriot321]

The first step to that is having an elite QB, I believe we do, but I find it hard to predict playoffs with all we lost on D and several other unknown factors! Hope is a dangerous word~Red!

I've been around a long time and I will have to be convinced, on the field, that we are at that level. Many fans love to say that "recruiting rankings don't matter", but I disagree, and we continuously land outside of the top 10, and that's the top 10 in the SEC, not nationally. The D lost a lot, the O-Line always "underperforms" (for lack of a better word), and RB is unproven imo. I think its like every year with Beamer, you could win 8 or 9 with some luck, or you could win 5 or 6 without some luck.

 

[Piscis]

Definitely possible with Sellers running the offense. I’m a little concerned about the transition from Loggains to Shula and the defense overall, but Sellers is a generational QB with the ability to dictate outcomes. So imo, if the defense is solid, and Shula leans on Seller’s strengths, we should be in the mix

I wouldn't say Sellers is a "generational" QB. He showed some flashes of brilliance last season but he also showed some flashes of ineptitude. His passing is still not great and passing is a big part of what a qb needs to be good at.

This season will be very different for Sellers. He is a known entity now and DCs will scheme to stop him from taking off and running on busted pass plays. Look what Illinois did to him with a few weeks to prepare. Every DC he faces this season will have tape on him and tape on how Illinois contained him.

 

[PrestonyteParrot]

I've been around a long time and I will have to be convinced, on the field, that we are at that level. Many fans love to say that "recruiting rankings don't matter", but I disagree, and we continuously land outside of the top 10, and that's the top 10 in the SEC, not nationally. The D lost a lot, the O-Line always "underperforms" (for lack of a better word), and RB is unproven imo. I think its like every year with Beamer, you could win 8 or 9 with some luck, or you could win 5 or 6 without some luck.

I agree with your statement, but remember, 1984 was not predicted by anyone.
Having a well-respected QB is great but also creates pressure which didn't exist in 1984. Expectations can lead to underperformance due to such pressure.

 

[o_Bushmaster]

I wouldn't say Sellers is a "generational" QB. He showed some flashes of brilliance last season but he also showed some flashes of ineptitude. His passing is still not great and passing is a big part of what a qb needs to be good at.

This season will be very different for Sellers. He is a known entity now and DCs will scheme to stop him from taking off and running on busted pass plays. Look what Illinois did to him with a few weeks to prepare. Every DC he faces this season will have tape on him and tape on how Illinois contained him.

He he completed over 65% of his passes. He had 25tds and over 3000 yards as a freshman. He’s definitely a generational QB. Who’s the last freshman QB we’ve had to do anything close?
You can argue the future but not the past

 

[Gamecock Jacque]

Who’s the last freshman QB we’ve had to do anything close?

Anything close? Todd Ellis's freshman year 1986. 65% completion rate is 7th in Gamecock history. I don't remember us having 6 generational quarterbacks. But my fandom only goes back to 1981.

 

[o_Bushmaster]

Anything close? Todd Ellis's freshman year 1986. 65% completion rate is 7th in Gamecock history. I don't remember us having 6 generational quarterbacks. But my fandom only goes back to 1981.

So you’re saying you don’t remember us having a freshman qb like him since maybe Ellis which has been several generations ago.
Sellers is most likely going to be a 1st round pick, potentially the first pick. That’s another reason I used the term generational.

 

[Lurker123]

So you’re saying you don’t remember us having a freshman qb like him since maybe Ellis which has been several generations ago.
Sellers is most likely going to be a 1st round pick, potentially the first pick. That’s another reason I used the term generational.

I would really like to see him put together a full season of great play before discussing him as the first pick, or even first round.

 

[bayrooster]

I would really like to see him put together a full season of great play before discussing him as the first pick, or even first round.

Leading us to a SEC championship would be an automatic qualifier for "Generational QB." Haven't had one of those yet.

 

[Lurker123]

Leading us to a SEC championship would be an automatic qualifier for "Generational QB." Haven't had one of those yet.

That is true.

 

[Gamecock Jacque]

So you’re saying you don’t remember us having a freshman qb like him since maybe Ellis which has been several generations ago.
Sellers is most likely going to be a 1st round pick, potentially the first pick. That’s another reason I used the term generational.

We'll see. I was just answering your question. I'm certainly hoping he improves over last season. He wasn't a #1 pick last year. And that's not exactly guaranteed, with a new OC and all.

 

[kidrobinski]

I would really like to see him put together a full season of great play before discussing him as the first pick, or even first round.

Why? National guys have done it, why can’t the fans?

 

[Lurker123]

Why? National guys have done it, why can’t the fans?

I dont put much faith in clickbait articles.

But you make a point. I just see a lot of this around summer time. It's an annual thing. Granted, it's not only us.

 

[o_Bushmaster]

I would really like to see him put together a full season of great play before discussing him as the first pick, or even first round.

Espn doesn’t need another season to talk about him being a 1st round pick. Evidently they’re projecting him to go #16 overall to Pittsburgh

Projecting the 2026 NFL draft, one year out: Miller's early predictions for every Round 1 pick

What might the Browns and Rams do with their multiple first-rounders? How many QBs could go on Day 1? Here's Matt Miller's early look at the 2026 draft.

www.espn.com

 

[o_Bushmaster]

Leading us to a SEC championship would be an automatic qualifier for "Generational QB." Haven't had one of those yet.

That would be more along the lines of once in a lifetime qb or whatever is better than that since it’s never been done

 

[Lurker123]

Espn doesn’t need another season to talk about him being a 1st round pick. Evidently they’re projecting him to go #16 overall to Pittsburgh

Projecting the 2026 NFL draft, one year out: Miller's early predictions for every Round 1 pick

What might the Browns and Rams do with their multiple first-rounders? How many QBs could go on Day 1? Here's Matt Miller's early look at the 2026 draft.

www.espn.com

Well then, no need to even play the season, right?

 

[o_Bushmaster]

Well then, no need to even play the season, right?

Do you need another season to understand that he’s the most talented qb we’ve had in at least a generation?

 

[Lurker123]

Do you need another season to understand that he’s the most talented qb we’ve had in at least a generation?

I can be excited about his prospects while still letting him earn the title.

 

[o_Bushmaster]

I can be excited about his prospects while still letting him earn the title.

Fair enough. Guess we’ll see

 

[Lurker123]

Fair enough. Guess we’ll see

In the end, that's all we can do.

Reading back, I can see how it sounded snarky. In reality, I'm just doing the "wait and see" approach.

 

[Cocky Jeff]

I wouldn't say Sellers is a "generational" QB. He showed some flashes of brilliance last season but he also showed some flashes of ineptitude. His passing is still not great and passing is a big part of what a qb needs to be good at.

This season will be very different for Sellers. He is a known entity now and DCs will scheme to stop him from taking off and running on busted pass plays. Look what Illinois did to him with a few weeks to prepare. Every DC he faces this season will have tape on him and tape on how Illinois contained him.

Blah blah blah. Wanna bet??

 

[kidrobinski]

Blah blah blah. Wanna bet??

Ikr. This board is infested with eyores afraid to be good. Some douchebag in Mississipi might say something to hurt their feelings. 'Yeah well some of us have been around the block.' So have I; 71 years old, played for Dick Sheridan in high school. I've seen it; I know. But if all you've got is '______ is not that good' and pat yourself on the back for thinking you're being savvy, thats a crappy way to be. I prefer joy in life; celebrate the W's, mourn the L's, move on to the next one.

You new guys continue to post; the old ones are stale and boring.

 

[Lurker123]

Ikr. This board is infested with eyores afraid to be good. Some douchebag in Mississipi might say something to hurt their feelings. 'Yeah well some of us have been around the block.' So have I; 71 years old, played for Dick Sheridan in high school. I've seen it; I know. But if all you've got is '______ is not that good' and pat yourself on the back for thinking you're being savvy, thats a crappy way to be. I prefer joy in life; celebrate the W's, mourn the L's, move on to the next one.

You new guys continue to post; the old ones are stale and boring.

Eyores afraid to be good, that's funny.

If you've been around the block, you've certainly seen the overabundence of optimism each summer, right? Our players are going to win the Heisman, be drafted as the top pick and we're SEC title bound?

That sort of posting is just as unrealistic as someone you are claiming to describe in your post.

As always, the truth lies in the middle region somewhere.

Edit: also, I dont think the guy who joined in 2003 really constitutes a "new guy".

 

[Lurker123]

Blah blah blah. Wanna bet??

What exactly would you bet against? That this seaon will be different for sellers? Or that defensive coordinators will actually scheme to stop him? Or that there is more tape on him now?

I'm curious how a bet about that would be defined.

 

[Cocky Jeff]

What exactly would you bet against? That this seaon will be different for sellers? Or that defensive coordinators will actually scheme to stop him? Or that there is more tape on him now?

I'm curious how a bet about that would be defined.

Enjoy.

 

[Lurker123]

Enjoy.

Okay

 

[Cobie]

Sellers has forced the admintration's hand to find a way to raise the NIL budget/sponsor ceiling at USC and that's a good thing.

Now all we need is a rational governing body to place a rational spending ceiling on CFB teams and the stars will begin to realign.

 

[kidrobinski]

Eyores afraid to be good, that's funny.

If you've been around the block, you've certainly seen the overabundence of optimism each summer, right? Our players are going to win the Heisman, be drafted as the top pick and we're SEC title bound?

That sort of posting is just as unrealistic as someone you are claiming to describe in your post.

As always, the truth lies in the middle region somewhere.

Edit: also, I dont think the guy who joined in 2003 really constitutes a "new guy".

I see optimism, yes I do. Overabundance, no; I see posters enthusiastic about our possibilities. You know, fans of our players and program. I see our fans recognizing what national writers have postulated, yes. I then see them shouted down by the eyores who if not afraid to win, are certainly resentful of those who think we may, sprinting forth to bray at any mention of positivity. Those fans then decide why bother 'discussing gamecock sports' with those that refuse to actually do so or maybe can't, and leave them to the stale and boring same thing over and over and over ad nauseum. 'New' refers to the ones besides the same five or so guys that stagnate the board. Here's to them.

 

[gamecock stock]

So, are fans really thinking that USC "might very well be able to fulfil that goal this year", making the playoffs that is?

Some of us first want to see how the OL is doing.

 

[kidrobinski]

And there you go.

 

[gamecock stock]

And there you go.

At least the potential is there. Not every SEC team can say the same. So, there is that.

 

[Lurker123]

I see optimism, yes I do. Overabundance, no; I see posters enthusiastic about our possibilities. You know, fans of our players and program. I see our fans recognizing what national writers have postulated, yes. I then see them shouted down by the eyores who if not afraid to win, are certainly resentful of those who think we may, sprinting forth to bray at any mention of positivity. Those fans then decide why bother 'discussing gamecock sports' with those that refuse to actually do so or maybe can't, and leave them to the stale and boring same thing over and over and over ad nauseum. 'New' refers to the ones besides the same five or so guys that stagnate the board. Here's to them.

Afraid to win? Shouting people down? I think youre reading way too much into people posting their opinion.

As I said earlier, the truth is really in the middle somewhere, it always is. The boring ad nauseum appears to be those that insist on sticking with either extreme.

And I hope I misunderstood, but you SEEMED to be replying to stocks post with the "and there you go". If so, it seems really weird that such a benign statement about waiting to see how our OL does constitutes some of the descriptions you've made of your so called "eyores".

 

[gamecock stock]

Afraid to win? Shouting people down? I think youre reading way too much into people posting their opinion.

As I said earlier, the truth is really in the middle somewhere, it always is. The boring ad nauseum appears to be those that insist on sticking with either extreme.

And I hope I misunderstood, but you SEEMED to be replying to stocks post with the "and there you go". If so, it seems really weird that such a benign statement about waiting to see how our OL does constitutes some of the descriptions you've made of your so called "eyores".

"The truth is really in the middle somewhere" is spot on.

We have finished around 120th in sacks allowed and tackles allowed for a loss in each of the past 2 seasons. Waiting to see how our OL does is prudent. Counting on Sellers feet to ALWAYS get the offense out of trouble seems like playing Russian Roulette.

 

[Lurker123]

"The truth is really in the middle somewhere" is spot on.

We have finished around 120th in sacks allowed and tackles allowed for a loss in each of the past 2 seasons. Waiting to see how our OL does is prudent. Counting on Sellers feet to ALWAYS get the offense out of trouble seems like playing Russian Roulette.

Agreed. Would love to see the guy operate with a string OL. Can you imagine if his legs were just an added bonus to keep defenses on their toes, and not required to be a large part of the offense?