Champ "night and day difference" from a year ago

[CoastCocky]

https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/so...day-different/

[Ace Dilcock]

He is just stating the obvious - we have a lot more pieces and parts this year. We had more pieces the second half of last year, but this coming year will be ridiculous. Which is why I shake my head when people say "we could have a better team and just win 6 games".

He sounds a little a kid that can't wait until Christmas to open his presents when he talks about the skill guys on offense - he already has to wait on Shi Smith, Will Register and others coming in, plus Randrecous Davis, OrTre Smith and Evan Hinson have not been available. Good to hear that OrTre is cleared now - he is going to be big-time.

[Senior Rooster]

Originally Posted by Ace Dilcock

He is just stating the obvious - we have a lot more pieces and parts this year. We had more pieces the second half of last year, but this coming year will be ridiculous. Which is why I shake my head when people say "we could have a better team and just win 6 games".

He sounds a little a kid that can't wait until Christmas to open his presents when he talks about the skill guys on offense - he already has to wait on Shi Smith, Will Register and others coming in, plus Randrecous Davis, OrTre Smith and Evan Hinson have not been available. Good to hear that OrTre is cleared now - he is going to be big-time.

With you all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RphBallCoach]

When was the last time we had skill at QB,WR,RB, and TE in the same season ? We are going to light em up!

[Cockypantherfan]

Originally Posted by RphBallCoach

When was the last time we had skill at QB,WR,RB, and TE in the same season ? We are going to light em up!

During our back to back to back 11 win run.

[crowcutta]

the lb depth hopefully wont be as much as a concern in the fall and we'll be running a ton of nickel anyway. nickel and safety spots are going to be critical, not enough plays made from that group last year. if 2 edge rushers dont emerge from the dl/buck group theyve got to consider at least in nickel situations putting baw on the edge with skai and brunson at lb.

[ConwayGamecock]

In an article from The State on Saturday's scrimmage, Coach Muschamp liked what the offense was doing so much, he extended the scrimmage to allow more plays:

After planning to have no more than 40 scrimmage snaps Saturday, the Gamecocks had nearly 75 thanks to the offense’s pace and efficiency.

“I was kind of pleased with the tempo and some things we were doing, so we kept on going,” Muschamp said. “We have a long way to go, but we certainly are much improved from where we were.”

http://www.thestate.com/sports/colle...#storylink=cpy

[PalmettoG27]

It's good things are looking up. Hopefully the first ***real*** game we will be impressed!

[cack]

The main difference in hearing/reading Muschamp from Spurrier, is with Spurrier you knew it was going to be the same thing from day to day to year to year. This isn't knocking Spurrier, that's just how he is. He kept it all close to the vest.

With Boom, he opens up a little more. He'll tell you some areas that are improving and some that need to step up a little bit. He never goes overboard with praise and never throws a player or position under the bus, but he seems to give a little more to you than Spurrier ever did. By that, it makes you really feel good about this coming season. He can say "Our goal is to win the East every year", but he never once really said that last year. He's starting to say it a little more consistently this season. Now, I still don't believe we're ready for that leap just yet, but I think we'll be back in the mix to challenge this season.

[CockySpaniel]

Skai Moore

[Gamecocks0197]

Originally Posted by cack

The main difference in hearing/reading Muschamp from Spurrier, is with Spurrier you knew it was going to be the same thing from day to day to year to year. This isn't knocking Spurrier, that's just how he is. He kept it all close to the vest.

With Boom, he opens up a little more. He'll tell you some areas that are improving and some that need to step up a little bit. He never goes overboard with praise and never throws a player or position under the bus, but he seems to give a little more to you than Spurrier ever did. By that, it makes you really feel good about this coming season. He can say "Our goal is to win the East every year", but he never once really said that last year. He's starting to say it a little more consistently this season. Now, I still don't believe we're ready for that leap just yet, but I think we'll be back in the mix to challenge this season.

Agreed, two different styles of coaching. Neither good or bad.

Muschamp is definitely more confident in his team this year, as you can tell by his body language. Think it's a combination of the fact that he has one year under his belt and that the players are more experienced and have bought into his system.

He can talk the talk, and hopefully he can walk the walk this fall.

[Coondog]

Originally Posted by cack

He can say "Our goal is to win the East every year", but he never once really said that last year. He's starting to say it a little more consistently this season. Now, I still don't believe we're ready for that leap just yet, but I think we'll be back in the mix to challenge this season.

The SEC East is honestly not very good and should once again come down to the wire. I just don't see a team that looks like they can dominate the east right now so who knows. If the o-line can step it up and the defense can stay relatively healthy I believe that we have just as good a shot as anybody.