After a week of upheaval there remains a football game to be played, and a winnable one at that. So much has been made about the sense of renewed energy at South Carolina, and to a large degree, that’s evident; but the looks on some assistant coaches’ faces the day Steve Spurrier stepped down showed there are other emotions at play as well. We’ve heard a lot of talk this week about quitting. Now time to find out if the Gamecocks can avoid doing just that.
New coach, same players
Shawn Elliott makes perfect sense as interim head coach — he carries the bearing of a head coach, and can motivate anyone to run through a wall.