Ben Breiner

Shane Beamer has his highest-profile offensive coordinator hire in the building, and now it's time to see what the Kendal Briles attack might look like. His recent seasons leave some interesting questions because of both staffing and personnel. Briles spe... See more

In a season of "not enoughs," perhaps it fits that the Gamecocks were again right there in a game despite themselves, and didn't have enough consistency or crispness to close the deal. South Carolina was right in it against Clemson. They needed a few play... See more

This isn't the Clemson team you've come to expect. It seems like a group where the talent around the edges has just eroded away a little bit. There are still good players, but there isn't an army of them, and outside a couple receivers and and interesting... See more

In some senses, what happened Saturday in Williams-Brice was what South Carolina was supposed to do. Of course, how often have the Gamecocks done what they were supposed to do this season? Despite a lower level of competition, Shane Beamer's team delivere... See more

South Carolina's tune-up game for Clemson came against a team on an unusual run. Coastal Carolina started the third season of the Tim Beck era 2-3, but went on a 4-1 run to get to second in their Sun Belt division. The Chanticleers have done it with an of... See more