Spencer Rattler responds to ECU troll after South Carolina win
East Carolina used Spencer Rattler to troll the South Carolina basketball team ahead of Saturday’s game between ECU and the Gamecocks. As it turned out, Rattler and South Carolina got the last laugh.
South Carolina beat the Pirates 68-62 in Greenville, North Carolina, despite Rattler wishing the “Pirates” luck during pregame.
Rattler and the Gamecocks men’s basketball team responded after the game. You can watch the video below:
“Hey Pirates, you guys left out a little information the other day on the cameo. I thought you were a high school team wanting some motivation,” Rattler said. “Anyways, it looked like you could’ve used some today. Go Gamecocks.”‘
East Carolina played a video of Rattler talking during pregame festivities. Part of the message from Rattler was captured on video.
Spencer Rattler apparently wished the Pirates good luck, although that part of the message wasn’t captured. However, you can hear him say the following:
“Wish nothing but the best for you guys. Go out there, play great defense, distribute the ball, finish at the rim, hit 3’s, do it all,” Rattler said. “Put it on the line, have fun, go out there and get this W. I’m cheering for you. Let’s go.”
Rattler obviously didn’t think he was talking to the East Carolina Pirates when he sent the message, but it still worked out well for the Gamecocks.
Spencer Rattler releases message on his time at South Carolina
Spencer Rattler declared for the NFL draft last month after two seasons with the Gamecocks.
The decision came after Rattler put together arguably the most productive year of his career, throwing for 3,186 yards and 19 touchdowns, while also rushing for four scores.
“I will be declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft,” Rattler wrote on Instagram. “This has been a dream and goal of mine since I was a little kid and cannot wait for the chance to turn my dream into reality.”
Rattler also reflected on his time at South Carolina and what it meant to him. The former five-star recruit started his career at Oklahoma, before transferring to the Gamecocks.
“These two years have been by far the best times of my football life,” Spencer Rattler wrote. “The relationships made with my teammates, the big wins together, and getting to experience this great city of Columbia and the best fan base in college football each and every weekend.
“I want to thank coach (Shane) Beamer for bringing me here to South Carolina and letting me be a part of this family. His support and vision for this program and its players is something special. I want to thank coach (Dowell) Loggains for all of the support and being a great coach for me throughout this year.
“To my teammates, I loved being around you guys every single day and competing every Saturday. Those memories will forever be with me and we will have lifelong relationships.”