In Columbia, the mantra after success or failure has been, “so what, what’s next?”
Will Muschamp has been doing his best to impress upon his team, no matter the circumstances, how the Gamecocks respond in the moment — to everything — will determine not only their present, but their future. Applying that to the 3-3 Gamecocks in their open week this season, puts the program in a problematic spot.
Back in July, Jake Bentley was the undisputed face of the South Carolina football program. The junior quarterback represented the Gamecocks at SEC Media Days and was touted as a shining example of the experienced quarterbacks returning to the conference.