The spot is an old one for South Carolina football’s Keir Thomas. A little new this year, but then again new in its own way.
And the reason he’s there, and will likely be there again Saturday evening against Kentucky in Lexington, is a simple one.
“Set the edge a little bit,” Thomas said. “A little bit more meat out there.”
The junior, who spent the start of USC’s season as one of the team’s top two defensive tackles, was back outside at end for much of the game against Vanderbilt. His 276-pound frame gives a different look than Aaron Sterling’s (245 pounds).