A.J. Turner, a running back for the majority of his South Carolina career, was asked something Thursday that was typical for an offensive player.
Nine days ahead of USC’s matchup with Virginia in the Belk Bowl, a reporter wanted to get Turner’s early feel for the Cavaliers defense.
“I’m actually watching Virginia’s offense,” Turner replied, “like I’m playing corner in the bowl game now.”
Turner is a junior with 1,322 rushing yards and eight touchdowns as a Gamecock. Because of a rash of injuries in Carolina’s secondary, he began taking practice reps as a DB prior to the Akron game in Dec.