There are several theories about which tweak to the South Carolina offense might have the most impact in 2018, with the most frequent suggestions being a faster pace and the addition of run-pass option plays.
Senior quarterback Michael Scarnecchia has a different view.
“The way we take more risks, throwing more deep balls,” Scarnecchia said when asked about the biggest difference between a Gamecock offense coordinated by Bryan McClendon and the one coordinated the last two years by Kurt Roper. “We were more cautious on throwing deep balls down the field, but I think we’re getting more of the green light if we see the look we want or the matchup we want, we’re like, ‘Hey take it, especially if it’s first or second down.