It was originally believed that South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Connor Mitch would take over once Dylan Thompson graduated, but after a few unexpected twists and turns, Brandon McIlwain and Perry Orth appear to have captivated the coaches leaving Mitch as the odd man out. Now, the former high school phenom has a new plan. He’ll graduate and transfer which will give him two years of eligibility at another school with another program.
The Gamecock faithful welcomed Mitch with open arms. Seemingly every regional publication, team program or magazine dedicated to the Gamecocks either had Mitch grace the cover or featured him in a full-page story.