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How far Dakereon Joyner has come; why Jake Bentley hardly practiced the past two days

South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley has hardly practiced the past two days, Gamecocks football’s first on-field action since the end of the regular season.

And that’s the way Will Muschamp want it. This time of the season, it’s not for veterans such as him.

Instead, it’s time for freshmen Jay Urich and Dakereon Joyner.

“The unfortunate thing is, when you get into the season and you’re not in that first or second group, it’s hard to gain reps,” Muschamp said. “We’ve spent a lot of time with both Dakereon and Jay these last two (practices).