SC Gamecocks 2023-2024 in season thread

[cockhrnleghrn]

They ready for yall..

So they think; USC is favored by 28.

 

[triaddukefan]

So they think; USC is favored by 28.

Hoping yall win by 50

 

[triaddukefan]

I expected better from the Chickens. Big Brother gave yall some trouble

 

[JDuro]

Dawn got the win, and sumthin’ to put a proverbial boot up this team’s derrières. She’s been pretty vocal about this team’s defense and poor practices.

 

[Coburn]

wins like tonight aren’t pretty but they’re important

 

[Darwin]

They ready for yall..

They were ready, played well and fought hard.

 

[triaddukefan]

Dawn got the win, and sumthin’ to put a proverbial boot up this team’s derrières. She’s been pretty vocal about this team’s defense and poor practices.

I'm hoping they don't listen... until 3:15 pm on Sunday..

 

[Gamecockfan77]

So they think; USC is favored by 28.

They said that during the game and I couldn't believe it. That was insane.

 

[Gamecockfan77]

Dawn got the win, and sumthin’ to put a proverbial boot up this team’s derrières. She’s been pretty vocal about this team’s defense and poor practices.

Rebounding was bad. Some lazy footwork out there

Nothing too wrong with the defense, imo. Saved them.

All those easy wins built some bad habits.

Very happy to see Bree gain confidence in the game.

 

[JstVisiting]

I expected better from the Chickens. Big Brother gave yall some trouble

I know it’s been some down years for Duke, but you’re being too hard on your program. You can just call them North Carolina itt. We won’t tell them if you skip the big brother honorific.

 

[Creature]

I don't really think this is the place to discuss USC MBB.

But it's worth mentioning that Frank's only losing season in his last 8 years was the Covid year when he had multiple health problems in that chaos.

Lamont is half way through his second OOC and has lost to plenty of teams that you might think a HM should not lose to.

Not to slam Lamont, I like the QZ, but we did not lose every game under Martin. We were 18-13, 9-9 his final season. Which is a top quarter result for post ACC USC hoops.

QZ=Quater Zip

 

[Creature]

Dawns postgame presser

NC Reporter asks Dawn last night,’ What credit do you give to UNC- what are they doing- the last three times they played yall it’s been very close.”.

She replies- they are playing us in North Carolina. Come to South Carolina. Lol

 

[visitingcock]

We needed a back-alley knife fight (like Mizzou two years ago.) We got one!

We basically won this game with six players. No scoring by the bench except Ashlyn. Surprised at how few minutes we used Feagin & Fulwiley. Oh well, I'm not the coach.

 

[4evagamecoc]

We needed a back-alley knife fight (like Mizzou two years ago.) We got one!

We basically won this game with six players. No scoring by the bench except Ashlyn. Surprised at how few minutes we used Feagin & Fulwiley. Oh well, I'm not the coach.

Too many mistakes in a tight game. Can’t keep them on the floor like that. Can’t have more bad habits than good.

 

[SEbluebood]

Dawns postgame presser

NC Reporter asks Dawn last night,’ What credit do you give to UNC- what are they doing- the last three times they played yall it’s been very close.”.

She replies- they are playing us in North Carolina. Come to South Carolina. Lol

I hope her response was a joke, otherwise it’s a pretty lame answer. ‍♂️

 

[Coburn]

I hope her response was a joke, otherwise it’s a pretty lame answer. ‍♂️

Some humor some truth.

last three games against border rival UNC have been wins for SC & all played in NC.
The teams played several years in the early/mid 2000s at a neutral SC site but UNC dropped the series around 2013 once Dawn had SC primed as a SEC title contender.

Dawn, like Geno, will schedule anyone & anywhere, b/c win or lose, it makes you better & builds long term & big game experience.

Other teams & coaches, not so much

 

[Bone Dog]

That was a close call and showed a vulnerability in SC I hadn’t expected. It also showed what I think we all knew, the weakness of Deja Kelly’s game if the refs don’t give her the foul calls she’s always hunting. She was persistent and fierce, but finally her game is a bit limited. On the other side, Kitts showed out impressively. I didn’t think she was that strong in HS. And Ustby is really good this year.

 

[triaddukefan]

Dawns postgame presser

NC Reporter asks Dawn last night,’ What credit do you give to UNC- what are they doing- the last three times they played yall it’s been very close.”.

She replies- they are playing us in North Carolina. Come to South Carolina. Lol

Man i love Coach Staley.

 

[triaddukefan]

 

[GoChips20]

That was a close call and showed a vulnerability in SC I hadn’t expected. It also showed what I think we all knew, the weakness of Deja Kelly’s game if the refs don’t give her the foul calls she’s always hunting. She was persistent and fierce, but finally her game is a bit limited. On the other side, Kitts showed out impressively. I didn’t think she was that strong in HS. And Ustby is really good this year.

I didn’t think the gap between Ustby and Kitts looked as pronounced as expected given the former is a senior and the latter is effectively a freshman. Very encouraging sign from Kitts.

 

[JstVisiting]

I hope her response was a joke, otherwise it’s a pretty lame answer. ‍♂️

You are a very strange South Carolina fan.

 

[jumpstart]

I noticed that Dawn didn't use her bench. I think that was a mistake. Her bench players are strong enough to handle their own and she missed an opportunity to run North Carolina into ground. That was a big difference in the game IMO.

 

[GCKSFN4L]

I noticed that Dawn didn't use her bench. I think that was a mistake. Her bench players are strong enough to handle their own and she missed an opportunity to run North Carolina into ground. That was a big difference in the game IMO.

Eh, like most teams when things aren't going well you tighten the rotation. In this case Dawn went with her more predictable, reliable and seasoned players and it worked.

 

[SEbluebood]

You are a very strange South Carolina fan.

That’s because I am not. I am a lifelong Huskies fan!! I have lots of respect for DS , but sometimes the things she says leaves me scratching my head!
She seems to usually be more respectful of her opponents, but this line appeared to me as otherwise. Maybe it’s the SC vs NC thing, or maybe I just read it the wrong way! Good luck to your team until Feb!!! Then , I fear, UConn will need some luck at Colonial Life Arena!

 

[GCKSFN4L]

That’s because I am not. I am a lifelong Huskies fan!! I have lots of respect for DS , but sometimes the things she says leaves me scratching my head!
She seems to usually be more respectful of her opponents, but this line appeared to me as otherwise. Maybe it’s the SC vs NC thing, or maybe I just read it the wrong way! Good luck to your team until Feb!!! Then , I fear, UConn will need some luck at Colonial Life Arena!

It's the biggest unkept secret that NC has been avoiding SC ever since our rise. Dawn has been asking for a home and home since forever, I think you're overthinking it. She's trying to push the issue of a series.