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College Football Preview: South Carolina Gamecocks

By Eric Robinson

Dec 27, 2014; Shreveport, LA, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks linebacker Skai Moore (10) and linebacker Jonathan Walton (28) celebrate after an interception by Walton in the second quarter against the Miami Hurricanes in the 2014 Independence Bowl at Independence Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2014; Shreveport, LA, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks linebacker Skai Moore (10) and linebacker Jonathan Walton (28) celebrate after an interception by Walton in the second quarter against the Miami Hurricanes in the 2014 Independence Bowl at Independence Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 14, 2016; Hoover, AL, USA; South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp speaks to media during SEC media day at Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 14, 2016; Hoover, AL, USA; South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp speaks to media during SEC media day at Hyatt Regency Birmingham-The Wynfrey Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /

Coaching Staff

Bringing in Muschamp was definitely a move that many, even in Columbia, didn’t expect. His defensive coaching resume is quite impressive with excellent results at almost all of his stops, even at the University of Florida. So while the hire gives the football program a guy who can recruit and construct productive defenses, the jury is still out on if Muschamp can lead an entire football program to the land of consistent success. Former Byrnes HS (S.C.) head coach Bobby Bentley now takes over as the running backs coach. Those familiar with the high school football scene in the state are familiar with what Bentley has done as a head coach.

Kurt Roper was brought in to be a co-Offensive Coordinator and is another name that has past experience working side-by-side with Muschamp. Tabbed to be the defensive coordinator, Travaris Robinson has history of being a well-respected recruiter and defensive backs coach as Robinson has coached the likes of Vernon Hargreaves III, Jalon Tabor, and Matt Elam. Kudos to Muschamp for bringing back Shawn Elliott as Offensive Line coach as Elliott is one bright coach with an equally bright future.

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