Here is a recap of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks Football Team’s Second Spring Scrimmage.
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Transfers Joey Scribner-Howard and Jay Wooten each hit 52-yard field goals to end the scrimmage, while Adam Yates’ try from the same distance was blocked by 6-foot-8 Devin Taylor.
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Thirteen different receivers caught at least one pass with 10 of those players catching at least two throws.
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A dozen different players had carries with Gilmore doing the most damage from the Gamecocks version of the “Wildcat” formation or as USC fans call it – the “Wild Cock.”
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Former track athlete Marty Markett had the game’s lone turnover, as he picked off a Clifford pass. It was Markett’s third interception in two scrimmages.
Injury Notes:
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Receiver Jason Barnes left the scrimmage with a knee injury after making a catch along the sideline, but was able to walk to the locker room on his own power.
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Strong safety DeVonte Holloman (shoulder) and defensive tackle Kenny Davis (hand) were the other injured players Saturday.
Spurrier Quote of the Day”
“Our offensive line is still making a lot of mental errors, like we’ve done historically around here. We’re trying to get smarter but we’re not quite there yet. That’s why we practice. We’re a long way off from being a decent team. I believe we’ve got a chance to, but we’re a long way off right now.”
SCORING PLAYS:
Spencer Lanning 37-yard field goal
Bryce Sherman 2-yard run (Joey Scribner-Howard kick)
Alshon Jeffery 5-yard pass from Stephon Gilmore (Jay Wooten kick)
Lamar Scruggs 12-yard pass from Zac Brindise (Adam Yates kick no good)
Cedrick Snead 16-yard pass from Zac Brindise (no PAT)
PASSING: Stephen Garcia 10-17-0-149; Andrew Clifford 10-13-1-86; Zac Brindise 5-8-0-72, 2 TD; Connor Shaw 4-11-0-67; Stephon Gilmore 2-3-0-23, 1 TD. TOTALS: 31-52-1-397, 3 TDs.
RUSHING: Stephon Gilmore 4-27; Kenny Miles 6-24; Jarvis Giles 5-22; Brian Maddox 4-21; Melvin Ingram 2-16; Tori Gurley 1-12; Connor Shaw 3-11; Bryce Sherman 3-7, 1 TD; Patrick DiMarco 1-3; Zac Brindise 2-2; Andrew Clifford 2-(-6); Stephen Garcia 5-(-18). TOTALS: 38-121, 1 TD.
RECEIVING: DeMario Bennett 4-39; Lamar Scruggs 4-36, 1 TD; Tori Gurley 3-70; Alshon Jeffery 3-67, 1 TD; Jarvis Giles 3-44; Cedrick Snead 3-41, 1 TD; Stephen Flint 2-22; Bryce Sherman 2-17; Justice Cunningham 2-14; Kevin White 2-11; Dion Lecorn 1-18; Kenny Miles 1-15; Jason Barnes 1-3. TOTALS: 31-397, 3 TDs.
Overall a typical Spring Scrimmage as other players got a chance to get involved and new plays were tried with new players. Garcia is still #1 so don’t even begin to think about this issue. I like the idea and plays from the “Gilmore” package, it is a must it is used in 2010. Glad there is options at Kicker as we need a good option for kick-offs. I like the fact that Scruggs and Bennett got some reps at WR because they could prove to add great depth at WR. Still can not figure out this Marty Markett kid and hate to see Barnes get his knee tweaked.
South Carolina will return to the practice field on Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at the “Proving Grounds.” The practice is open to the public. USC has 5 practices left. Looking forward to the Spring Game on April 10th and praying for good weather.
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