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

SEC eligibility chaos sparks debate—is common sense finally returning to college sports? Trinidad Chambliss gets his sixth year at Ole Miss, while Charles Bediako at Alabama and Joey Aguilar at Tennessee are denied, highlighting the NCAA’s inconsistent rulings. Is the NCAA’s arbitrary approach to eligibility making things worse? The crew explores potential fixes, NIL’s growing impact, and wild sce...

After Clemson HC Dabo Swinney called out Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding, the NCAA is finally taking the steps to crack down on transfer portal tampering. But, are the penalties TOO severe? We talk about that, and South Carolina AD Jeremiah Donati speaking out on an NIL Bill that would reveal what players are making from their NIL contracts. Good idea or bad idea? Join the EVERYDAYER Club https:/...

Two South Carolina commits move into the Top 100 of the latest Rivals 300 rankings for the 2027 class. The big news came from 6-foot-3 CB Aamaury Fountain who went from being unranked to the No. 25 player in America. That puts him at potential five star status and gives South Carolina an inside track to signing the best secondary class in the 2027 cycle. Plus, Shane Beamer gives a HUGE update on J...

Shane Beamer spoke to the media on Sunday night, and gave some good news on Jacarrius Peak and his injury. They expect the star left tackle to return this season. The question is when? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitt...

South Carolina's prize get from the transfer portal, Jacarrius Peak suffered a leg injury this week playing basketball. The severity of the injury is unknown, but he's expected to miss significant time. What does it mean for South Carolina, and why can't we just have nice things? SUBSCRIBE TO THE EVERYDAYER CLUB https://lockedongamecocks.supercast.com/ Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…...

South Carolina made a major offseason move, hiring former Buffalo Bills special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley to upgrade the Gamecocks’ third phase. In this episode, we break down what Smiley brings from the NFL to Columbia, how his aggressive special teams philosophy fits Shane Beamer’s identity, and why this hire could immediately impact field position, hidden yardage, and close-game situatio...

Is South Carolina football being completely disrespected by the national media? 🤔 In this episode, we break down the latest “100 Under-the-Radar Transfer Portal Players” list — and react to the shocking fact that not a single Gamecock made the cut. Is this media bias? Oversight? Or bulletin-board material for Shane Beamer’s squad heading into 2026? We dive into why South Carolina’s transfer addit...

SEC teams face a scheduling crossroads as top programs cancel tough non-conference games—will playoff selection reward risk-averse strategies or punish elite competition? The SEC Squad debates Alabama’s scrapped Ohio State series, Texas backing out vs. Arizona State, and the growing disparity in Power 4 matchups. They question if SEC’s demanding schedule benefits its teams, spotlight Big Ten natio...

Brett McMurphy of On3 releases his way too early bowl projections. Where does he have South Carolina, and would it be enough for Shane Beamer to return in 2027? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @verndumbquist Twi...

South Carolina OC Kendal Briles SNUBBED?! | 247Sports Leaves Him Off Most Impactful Coordinator Hires South Carolina football just got one of the most proven offensive minds in the country — and somehow Kendal Briles is already being overlooked. 247Sports recently released their list of the most impactful coordinator hires heading into the 2026 season… and Kendal Briles didn’t make it. That’s not...

South Carolina wins their 18th straight game against LSU. Tessa Johnson, Raven Johnson, and Dawn Staley leave Baton Rouge with a 79-72 win over Kim Mulkey and Flau'Jae Johnson. Let's be clear this is no longer a rivalry. South Carolina owns LSU. Also, we talk about the news from early Sunday afternoon that special teams coordinator Joe DeCamillis is leaving South Carolina for the Las Vegas Raiders...

Shane Beamer talks about the future South Carolina schedule issues and whether or not they should cancel non-conference games down the road. The Gamecocks went out of their way to schedule multiple P4 non-con games in the future. But, is it worth it if not every team in the SEC or other conferences are doing so? No is the answer. Plus, the Gamecocks start out 2-0 in baseball after opening day doub...

SEC quarterbacks and transfer standouts face NCAA court drama—will preliminary injunctions decide the fate of Ole Miss and Tennessee’s 2026 seasons? Charles Bediako’s denied eligibility sparks debate over how the NCAA and tournament committee will treat Alabama basketball, with Eric Cain, Corey Burton, Stephen Willis, and Jimmy Stein unpacking the legal implications and possible impact on Selectio...

There are a lot of things South Carolina needs in order to be successful in 2026, but there's ONE Thing they need more than anything else if they're going to turn things around next year. Chris Marler breaks down what that is, and why he thinks there's no doubt they'll get it. Plus, 4 former USC players were invited to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Rahusl Faison, Nick Barrett, Brandon Cisse, an...

South Carolina backup DL Davonte Miles was arrested on Tuesday for possession with intent to distribute marijuana. If that wasn't dumb enough, WHERE he was arrested will make you irate. Chris Marler explains what happened and why the stupidity of it may mean he doesn't deserve a second chance in Columbia. Plus we talk about the "roster full of freaks" comment from On3's Ari Wasserman and Andy Stap...

Steve Spurrier calls out Dabo Swinney with a little not so subtle advice on his complaints on tampering. The HBC tells his former rival that there are clearly no more rules, and he's gonna have start paying for players like the rest of the country. Plus, Marler makes a case for why South Carolina CANNOT fire Lamont Paris. Not because he deserves to stay at USC, but because South Carolina cannot al...

In an interview last week, Dylan Stewart explained why he decided to stay at South Carolina, and the answer speaks volumes about the culture at South Carolina and the character of Stewart himself. Plus, South Carolina women's basketball hands Tennessee their worst loss in program history. And, Nick Emmanwori and Earnest Jones IV win the Super Bowl with Seattle! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast pl...

What South Carolina position unit will make the biggest step forward from last season to this season? Chris Marler thinks it's the defensive line, and that the level of production and roster construction may mean the best South Carolina D-Line in over a decade. He explains why. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferen...

Joey Aguilar and Trinidad Chambliss fight for another year of college football eligibility—will their battles reshape the NCAA’s rules for good? The SEC squad break down the riveting legal cases, explore the NCAA’s inconsistencies, and debate what extended eligibility could mean for roster spots, NIL deals, and the future of the sport. The panel tackles the SEC’s move to a nine-game conference sch...

Shane Beamer and Darren Uscher do it again. South Carolina wraps up the 2026 National Signing Day with the highest ranked per player average in program history. The Gamecocks finished with a historic class in a number of ways and we dive into all of them. South Carolina hasn't missed hardly at all this offseason and today was no different. We talk about all of it and what it means moving forward....

South Carolina may be coming off a 4-8 season, but they have ONE advantage over every other team in the SEC that nobody is talking about. We dive into it and explain the one thing Gamecock fans should be supremely confident in. Plus, we talk about David Pollack's bold take that LaNorris Sellers could take a Fernando Mendoza-esque jump in 2026 from 2025. JOIN THE EVERYDAYER CLUB https://lockedongam...

South Carolina has a huge week of recruiting for the 2027 class. Shane Beamer and company are in line for several BIG time OL prospects including 5 Star Max Hiller out of PA and Nate Carson from Irmo. The Gamecocks have been busy all over the country recruiting the 2027 class this week ahead of their big Underclassmen weekend in Columbia. Plus, burying the lede, but if South Carolina spent as much...

In this episode of the podcast, we break down why LaNorris Sellers is positioned to thrive in Year One under new offensive coordinator Kendal Briles and why history strongly supports that belief. Briles has a proven track record of maximizing mobile quarterbacks early in their development, and Sellers’ skill set fits the system almost perfectly. We dive into how Briles’ tempo, spacing concepts, QB...

Dabo Swinney calls out Ole Miss and Pete Golding for tampering. How this impacts the SEC, Ole Miss, and the rest of college football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Devastating news from South Carolina baseball as LHP Jake McCoy announced he's out for the year with Tommy John surgery. He was supposed to be the Gamecocks Ace and Friday night starter, but the lefty who throws 98 mph will now miss the entire season. We talk about what it means in a vital year for Paul Mainieri. Then we talk some football and explain why history tells us that LaNorris Sellers' pr...