The Slightly Above Average Football Fan Podcast

Thomas and Andrew are joined by JC Shurburtt from The Big Spur and Carolina Rise to talk about all things Gamecocks football and even some Spartanburg topics!

Andrew and Thomas talk about their memories of Phil Petty, their reactions to the Welcome Home series on ESPNU, and review the scheme and key players for the offense and defense for South Carolina this season.

Andrew gives his winners of the draft. He also talks about how teams with a lot of players drafted might be impacted and the new reality of college football in the NIL and Transfer Portal Era.

This was a fun one! Andrew talks with @MrsHopkins96 about her Gamecock fandom, the positives of Twitter, the rise of Gamecock Bourbon Society

Thomas and Andrew discuss their reactions to the 2022 South Carolina Spring Game and what they saw from key players as well as overall in the game.

Thomas and Andrew open talking about the foolishness of Calvin Ridley, how weird Aaron Rodgers might actually be, and the scary speed of UGA's Jordan Davis at the NFL combine. The hosts spend the rest of the show discussing the South Carolina Spring Football Game, who they are looking to see play, and what players and position groups should be playing with something to prove.

Join us as we preview the Bengals from the Rams in Super Bowl 56 with The Athletic's Josh Kendall.

What were the big take aways in the national championship? What can South Carolina fans look forward to in 2022? What about Clemson fans? What are the big stories in college football going into 2022?

The big game is finally here. Andrew and Thomas discuss the ends and out of the National Championship Game.

How did Clemson's new coordinators do in their bowl game? Who is going to win the CFB Playoffs semi-finals? Instant reaction to the South Carolina bowl game win!

How did National Sign Day go? What will South Carolina in the Duke's Mayo Bowl? How will Spencer Rattler and Austin Stogner do at South Carolina? Did Dabo do the right thing promoting within his staff?

This episode takes a look at all the coaching moves, the College Football Playoff rankings, and Conference Championship Games!

What are the major headlines around college football? It's Rivalry Week in South Carolina, so that means Clemson versus South Carolina! How can Clemson keep their newfound momentum going on offense? What will Clemson do on defense to try and stop the Gamecocks? How can the Gamecocks build on their success against Auburn? Who will come out on top in the Palmetto Bowl?

How is the Wake offense like the Wing-T? What can Clemson do to stop this Wake offense? How can Clemson get it going on offense? Why Brent Venables needs to go against his usual plan against Wake? What will Auburn do on offense with TJ Finely? How can Carolina bounce back after a bad showing against the run in the Missouri game? What is going on with the offense? What did Marcus Satterfield say in...

What the WORLD, College Football Playoff Rankings? What does Clemson need to do for their game to be a success against UConn? Why didn't Jason Brown start earlier for South Carolina? (My crackpot theory) What does South Carolina need to do to keep this rolling? How can UT give UGA a fight? (Play Fast! Throw Combos)

How can Clemson get on track offensively? How does Louisville like to do on defense? Who will play QB for UF? Who will play QB for South Carolina? How can Oregon be in the Top 4? What does Cincinnati need to do to make the playoffs? Who will win the Big Ten?

What would Shane Falco say about the South Carolina offense? How can Clemson simplify things on offense? Can FSU save their season by beating the Tigers? How on Earth is UGA doing what they are doing on offense? How are they like the Alabama teams of the early Saban years? Will Dan Mullen throw caution to the wind? Why does the Big Ten play big games at noon? Why doesn't Kenneth Walker III not get...

Can Clemson get it going? This is the first time they aren't favored against an ACC team in how long? What is Andrew's bold prediction about Pitt's QB's draft status? What did Andrew point out as bad play calls after Coach Beamer asked for fans to point them out to him? What can Zeb do? Why won't SCar kick field goals? How good is Texas AM's QB? Can LSU focus in Oxford after this week's announceme...

We are halfway through the season! How can Clemson bounce back? What is the Veer and Shoot? Why does Andrew have to wear a Clemson shirt to work on Friday? When is it a good idea to have a defensive end throw a pass? How on Earth can any team block Jordan Davis?

Where are all the offensive stars in college football? Who are the best 4 teams? Can anyone stop UGA? Why is the PAC-12 such a mess? A breakdown of South Carolina and Tennessee and the Game of the Week - Penn State and Iowa

Get ready for this week's breakdown of the BC and Clemson game, the Troy and South Carolina Game, as well as the Game of the Week - Arkansas and Georgia

This week we breakdown Clemson and NC State, Kentucky and South Carolina, as well as Texas AM and Arkansas

Check out our preview of the Gamecocks versus the Bulldogs, Yellow Jackets versus the Tigers, and The Crimson Tide versus the Gators

Listen to this week's breakdown of the South Carolina v East Carolina game, SC State v Clemson, and GOW - The Ohio State v Oregon

It is FINALLY football season! Take a listen to breakdown of the Eastern Illinois vs South Carolina game, Georgia vs Clemson game, and our Game of the Week: Miami vs Alabama