Most South Carolina fans probably noticed a Gamecocks staff member holding up a large sign board reading “3rd down” at appropriate times when the defense was on the field last season. They probably noticed because that staff member jumps up and down the entire time he’s holding the sign.
South Carolina’s defensive coaches are hoping the player’s notice, too, and not just that, but play better in those situations.
“Obviously, we have to get better on third down,” Gamecocks defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson said. “Sometimes guys on the field don’t know it’s third down. That should never happen.