Gamecock Talk

This week, not only are we chatting football, but we're starting our basketball talk with a preview of the upcoming season for the men's and women's teams. Plus, we'll have a tribute to our good friend, Tommy Moody.

Laeticia Amihere has competed on some of the biggest stages in the world. The former South Carolina women's basketball player not only won a national championship for the Gamecocks, but also played on the Canadian national team and was a first-round WNBA Draft pick. But it's her setbacks that have made her who she is. 

It's fairly common to hear of players switching positions when they get to college. But to go from high school quarterback to freshman All-American as a defensive back? You don't see that very often. In this episode, hear how DQ Smith is looking to turn his standout freshman season into something even greater.

Fresh off the bye week we'll preview the matchup with the Florida Gators on Saturday, and look back at one of the biggest wins in program history to get you fired up for gameday.

Starting an NCAA program from scratch is not something many people have experience with. But on South Carolina's campus, we happen to know a couple of people who do. On this episode, Boo Major and Moritz Moritz will tell you that building it from the ground up is the ride of a lifetime.

It may be the bye week, but The CockTale Hour never stops. The Gamecocks head into the bye week at 2-3, but there's plenty of ball left to play in the 2023 season. Jay Philips and Bill Gunter talk about the first 5 games of the season, the bright spots, and where the team can improve over the second half of the year.

Trey Knox was a big addition to the tight end room in the offseason. What does he bring to the Gamecock offense?

In an all-new episode of The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter we take a look back at the big win over Mississippi State, and get you ready for the trip to Knoxville for the showdown with the Vols. Fill your glass, get comfy, and join us for the CockTale Hour.

He may be in his first year as the offensive line coach at South Carolina, but Lonnie Teasley has been around the program for a couple of years, and he's been around football a lot longer. In this episode, hear about his journey and why coaching nearly every position on the field has been a huge key to his success.

We've got an all-new episode of The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter as the Gamecocks continue SEC play, back in Willy-B this weekend. We'll take a look at the trip to Athens, and get you ready for the next Bulldogs to roll into Columbia. Fill your glass, get comfy, and join us for The CockTale Hour!

Senior forward Cat Barry is a marked woman. She earned first-team All-SEC honors last year, and led the South Carolina women's soccer team with 10 goals and seven assists as the Gamecocks won the SEC Tournament and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Opponents will be doing their best to put the clamps on her in 2023, but she still has big goals for this season and beyond.

Tune in to an all-new episode of The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter for a recap of South Carolina's dominating home opener and stick around for an in-depth breakdown of the Gamecocks' upcoming marquee clash against Georgia on Saturday afternoon. Fill your glass, get comfy, and join us on The CockTale Hour.

You know him as a standout player for the Gamecocks under Steve Spurrier, but now he's back, looking to bring some of that success along with him. Travian Robertson joins us on this episode of Gamecock Talk to tell us why coming home has been a dream come true.

Welcome back to Willy-B! It's time for the home opener, and we're getting you ready on the ALL NEW Gamecock Football show -- The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter. This week the guys are recapping the season opener against UNC, and looking ahead to the home showdown with Furman. Week 1 might not have gone as planned, but there's still an entire season to look forward to, and plenty of...

If you've seen any trick plays over the past couple years while watching a Carolina football game, you've come across Tonka Hemingway more than once. He's made a name for himself with his versatility in key moments. Now, the senior is ready for a breakout year as a force on the defensive line.

Here we go! Buckle the chinstraps, it's game week! Welcome in to The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter as we get you ready for the highly anticipated week one matchup between the Gamecocks and Tar Heels. New coordinators, top quarterbacks, College Gameday. It doesn't get much bigger to start the season. This week the guys break down the keys to the game, head into the film room with c...

Spencer Rattler has emerged as one of the top quarterbacks in the SEC, and is ready to lead the Gamecocks to great things in 2023. In this episode, go inside the mind of the South Carolina signal caller ahead of the start of the season.

After talking about the offense in episode one, Jay and Bill turn their attention to the defense this week. It's year three for Clayton White as defensive coordinator, and he'll have to replace a few keys pieces this fall. In this edition of The CockTale Hour, hear from some of the young stars he'll lean on to have a huge impact including DQ Smith and Nick Emmanwori.

All new this fall, join us every week for The CockTale Hour with Jay Philips and Bill Gunter, a brand new show bringing you in-depth analysis, exclusive player interviews, and more premium content. In the inaugural episode, Jay and Bill get us ready for the 2023 season by taking a look at the offense. A new offensive coordinator, a few new weapons, and a couple key returners. It all adds up to a h...

Khadijah Sessions was a big part of the steady rise of the Gamecocks' women's basketball program. As a point guard, she guided South Carolina to three SEC regular-season titles and a Final Four. Now, she's beginning her journey as an assistant coach for the Gamecocks. This is her story.

Think you know everything about South Carolina's Dakereon Joyner? Think again. He's in his sixth year with the Gamecocks, and he'll again have multiple roles on and off the field. This is his story.

Juice Wells was South Carolina's leading receiver last year and earned First-Team All-SEC honors. How has he turned into such a dependable part of the Gamecock offense? And what does he have planned for an encore?

Curtis Frye has seen almost everything in his 27-year career at South Carolina. The recently retired Gamecock track and field coach thrived on being an underdog throughout his career. This is how he did it.

In the latest episode of Gamecock Talk, we sit down with the guy who's helped develop Spencer Rattler into the QB he is today–his coach and quarterback guru, Mike Giovando. How has Rattler gotten to where he is today, and how can he get even better?

Original Episode Synopsis: South Carolina and Shane Beamer have quickly become one of the best stories in college football. From 2-8 in 2020 to wins over Tennessee and Clemson, and back-to-back bowl trips in his first two seasons, how has Beamer done it? ESPN's Chris Low knows Beamer and the program well, and takes you through how it's all happened.