Today in the Greenville News, the Ole Ball Coach was describing how practice this week for the Gamecocks was not good. In talking about the game against MSU he says –
“It could be a struggle this Saturday, could be a big struggle,” Spurrier said. “We’re going to challenge them all the way up to the game because I’m really scared to death of this game. “If our guys … go out there thinking we’re hot stuff…Mississippi State could run up and down the field on us…We could get clobbered really.”
Is he just “poor mouthin” the team to set up a win that could be closer than many think (i.e not covering the spread)? Lou Holtz was well known for talking bad about his own teams leading into a game only to win the game (or lose close). Spurrier seems to be doing this a lot lately which is not like him….thoughts?
I know we have struggled on offense but I think we will start clicking soon with Smelley being fired up with a lot to prove. Our defense is hands down tops in the SEC and will again make it difficult for MSU. I think USC covers the spread this weekend (13.5); it will be tight to start but USC pulls away in 2nd half….am I wishing too much? I hope the Ol’ Ball Coach changes his tone soon and I would love to see a flawless game this season.
Also Spurrier is 18-11 in three years at USC and with a win over MSU can match Warren Giese and Joe Morrison for the most wins by a Gamecock coach in his first 30 games. Both Giese and Morrison were 19-11.
{Sidenote—What do you think of the revamped USC Sports Site?}
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