Even in its more successful seasons, few think of South Carolina as a high-octane offensive juggernaut. Certainly, plenty of respectable quarterbacks and running backs have come and gone through the South Carolina football program. Even so, stout defenses most often define USC’s good years.
However, a string of very athletic, very versatile receivers have made Carolina their alma mater. Currently, four ex-Gamecock legends play on NFL rosters. Alshon Jeffery of the Eagles, Bruce Ellington from Houston, Panther Damiere Byrd, and, last but not least, Pharoh Cooper plays for the L.A. Rams.
All Gamecock fans remember well Todd Ellis shouting on the radio, “Touchdown Carolina!