Locked On Gamecocks - Daily Podcast On South Carolina Gamecocks Football & Basketball

The final 2025 Recruiting rankings have been released and from 247Sports. South Carolina finished with their 3rd straight top 20 class. However, even more important is that they finished almost 10 spots ahead of Clemson and with double the blue chip recruits. Is this a sign that South Carolina has passed Clemson as a program? Chris Marler explains why he thinks it just might be. Hosted by Simpleca...

South Carolina's athletic director Jeremiah Donati took to the airwaves in Columbia on Tuesday and commented on a potential talent and NIL gap that South Carolina may be facing. With NCAA revenue sharing for student-athletes beginning this summer we ask the question of how USC should allocate the funds. Chris Marler breaks down the projected and proposed allocation averages from NCAA athletic depa...

The NFL Draft is still three months away but pre-draft exhibitions and evaluations are well under way. With nine USC players playing in the Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl we discuss which players draft stock will soar the most? AND could South Carolina tie (or beat) their program record of having multiple 1st Round Draft Picks in this year's NFL Draft? Chris Marler thinks so.  Hosted by Simplecast, a...

A month after the game, Bret Bielema is STILL whining about South Carolina. This time he takes a shot at friend of the show Josh Pate and calls him a clown for...power ratings? Is Bret Bielema jealous that Shane Beamer has actually been successful in the SEC and he wasn't. And, why is he still talking about a game that happened a month ago? Next, we discuss the HUGE news from Shane Beamer about So...

No. 2 South Carolina beats No. 5 LSU 66-56 on Friday. It's the 17th straight win over the Tigers for Dawn Staley over LSU. We talk about the awesome quote about the Gamecocks from Kim Mulkey on how good this team is. And, we discuss how the Gamecocks kept Flau'Jae Johnson in check.  Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Con...

Our live instant-OVERreaction following Wednesday night's collapse against Florida. Is it time to talk about Lamont Paris on the hot seat? Probably not, but we overreact anyways.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer singed a contract extension on Friday. We talk about the contract details, what it means for the program, and what it ultimately means in the big picture. Plus, with new athletic director Jeremiah Donati signing Beamer and Dawn Staley to new contracts what does that mean for the stability and future of South Carolina as a whole? Hosted by Simplecast,...

No. 2 South Carolina hosts No. 5 LSU on Friday night. We give a full preview of the game with an off-camera interview from LSU play-by-play announcer Patrick Wright. What are the keys to the game, what do we need to know about LSU from behind enemy lines, AND what will Marler's final score prediction be? Tune in to find out.    Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.co...

Are the Florida Gators losing their grip on college football dominance? With the national championship ratings plummeting, the absence of SEC powerhouses like Alabama and Georgia has sparked debate. This episode dives into the SEC vs. Big Ten rivalry, questioning whether the Big Ten's recent success truly signals a shift in power. Key figures like Garrett Nussmeier and Arch Manning are spotlighted...

Las Vegas released some of their way too early 2025 Season win totals for college football, and they have ALREADY given Shane Beamer and company some bulletin board material. Chris Marler explains why Vegas is completely off base with their early prediction and two specific reasons why. Enjoy!   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube  Locked...

In honor of the national title game tonight, Chris Marler tells you what South Carolina needs to do to make the national championship game in the next 1-3 years. Spoiler alert they're not far off and have several key pieces already in place. What is the one position they need immediate improvement from and what does Shane Beamer need to do better to get there? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley landed a historic new contract on Friday. We discuss just how big of a deal it is and how historic the numbers are not only for Women’s basketball but across all college sports. We also discuss what this means for the future of the athletic department being able to secure the best coach in the country.  Another interesting aspect of the contract is that it sol...

LaNorris Sellers wins the National Freshman of the Year over Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith. We talk about how this not only impacts Sellers before next season but also the entire program from a national standpoint. Then we dive into the crushing Men's basketball loss to Vanderbilt. Where does the team go from here and can they turn it around with 9 ranked opponents left in their next 14 games. Then...

Is the SEC's reign in college football truly over? With the Florida Gators and Alabama Crimson Tide missing from the national championship for two years, fans are questioning the Southeastern Conference's dominance. This episode brings together experts like Chris Gordy and Brendan Olson to explore the future of SEC football. The discussion covers whether the SEC is "dead," potential national title...

With the transfer portal closed for every SEC team except Texas we talk about the SEC Team Rankings from the portal by 247Sports. South Carolina has done a great job so far and landed two more players this week. We discuss why Utah State RB Rahsul Faison is a great get in the portal. Not just because of his talent but also because who else was after him. The second half the show we begin with a qu...

South Carolina lands ANOTHER elite player in the transfer portal as former NC State DB Brandon Cisse. Cisse is a Top 100 player overall in the portal and provides IMMEDIATE veteran experience. We talk about how is talent is great, but the flexibility of playing multiple positions is what makes him most valuable. We also discuss how he will fit into Clayton White's flex nickel defense as well. Next...

On today's episode we give an instant reaction to the heartbreaking loss to Auburn in basketball. South Carolina had every opportunity to win but fall to 0-3 in SEC play. We discuss what went wrong, and the controversial call at the end of the game. Marler also tries to make lemonade out of lemons and talks about the positives they can take from this loss just like the football team did after the...

Join Chris Gordy from Locked On SEC for another exciting episode of SEC Squad! This week, Chris is joined by expert hosts from across the SEC to break down the latest news, key matchups, and standout players. Featuring voices from: Locked On Gators Locked On Auburn Locked On Gamecocks Locked On Aggies Locked On Razorbacks Locked On Kentucky Locked On Ole Miss Locked On Vandy Locked On Vols Locked...

On today's episode of Locked On Gamecocks we discuss the men's basketball team's disappointing loss to Mississippi State. Losing by 35 isn't ideal, but is it time to panic with Auburn and Alabama coming in next week? The podcast also touches on football-related news, including NIL deals for players Nyck Harbor and Josiah Thompson, and a potential new defensive line target from the transfer portal....

In this episode, we discuss the commitment of four-star receiver Donovan Murph to the Gamecocks, analyzing the significance of this recruitment win over rival Clemson. Marler delves into Murph's skills and potential impact on the team and explains why finishing with a top 20 recruiting class means so much to the future of this program and next season.   He also addresses the controversy surroundin...

South Carolina falls 21-17 to Illinois in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. A disappointing end to the season for Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks. We talk about what went wrong, who's to blame, and where to go from here. Regardless of today there are so many positive takeaways from the 2024 season the future is incredibly bright for 2025! LaNorris Sellers, Dylan Stewart, and plenty more return for a team t...

We preview the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl matchup between South Carolina and Illinois and discuss the significance of South Carolina potentially reaching 10 wins. We also get to know the enemy and break down Illinois' strengths and weaknesses,. Yes they're 9-3 but their games against good opponents could foreshadow exactly what will happen on Tuesday. Next we talk about the potential offensive adjustmen...

The transfer portal is officially closed for now. We talk about the latest gets for South Carolina and grade the staff's job of the utilizing the first portal window. Plus we talk about how maybe the biggest get of all was the players the kept OUT of the portal not the players they signed from it. What grade would y'all give the Gamecocks in the first portal window?? Follow & Subscribe on all Podc...

We drop an emergency Christmas Eve pod on the heels of LaNorris Sellers signing a $2.7 million deal to stay in Columbia for the 2025 season. Chris Marler breaks down the news and gives some behind the scenes details as well. More importantly he talks about how big of deal this is that Shane Beamer and his staff were able to complete this deal and what it means for the program moving forward. Hoste...

Join Chris Gordy from Locked On SEC for a special Christmas edition of SEC Squad! In this festive roundtable episode, we bring together expert hosts from across the SEC to spread holiday cheer while breaking down the latest SEC football news, stories, and holiday predictions. Joining Chris are hosts from: Locked On Gators Locked On Auburn Locked On Gamecocks Locked On Aggies Locked On Razorbacks L...