Song Hunt

So I went on a song hunt and it turned out to be pretty fruitful.

1. Neon Trees - Animal. Good song, and the more I see of the drummer the more I like. She's kinda hot in her own way.





2. We The Kings - Promise The Stars. Decent song but the video is really funny.





3. The Black Keys - Tighten Up. Another ok song but the video makes it better.





4. N.E.R.D. - Maybe. Do not judge the song by the begining of the video. Its actually a pretty good song. Won't let me embed the video so you'll have to copy and paste the link.

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5. The Shins - Phantom Limb. You have probably heard this one. Its one of my favorites..

Ligers

First off, that was a really good post on SC and their team looking like a major contender in the SEC east. I think they have a shot, and I also think Lattimore is a trememdous force in the backfield. I'm still gonna play wait and see though. I'm not taking Florida out until I see more games.

As for Clemson...I am just like everyone else I have heard in that I have no idea how good or bad this team is. On the positive side, I think clemson's running game is really good and their defensive line is dominant. Negatively, I think the linebackers are a weakness and the recievers have proven nothing. I'm still on the fence about the offensive line, Parker, and the offensive scheme as a whole

What I do know is that in order to win saturday night kyle parker has to play like he hhas in the past. Clemson must bring their A game to win in my opinion. With all things being equal, clemson has to make Cameron Newton turn it over twice to make up for the scrambling yardage he will get.

I do think these teams are pretty evenly matched, talentwise. I think clemson loses by 10 though because Auburn's offense is running a litle smoother at this point. I think clemson can make big plays, but I fea their inability to sustain good drives, which are vital in road games against SEC competition.

Lattimore Era Begins

"Lattimore, More, More"

That is the new chant in Columbia, SC.

Its early but I'm finding it hard to contain my excitement. Before I get into the possibilities of where our offense can go I want to shed some light on the type of personality Lattimore has on the field as well as with reporters.

Yes the runs and stats have been very impressive but it goes further than that with him. The kid runs the ball for 10 yds and breaks 5 tackles in the process and never flexes or talks trash, he never even looks at the players from the other team. He is in a sprint back to the huddle before the huddle is even started. He gets up, after he is finally brought down, and acts like he was supposed to do what he just did. Never even a splash of excitement. Even after a TD, he slows down enough for the guys around him to pat him on the shoulder pads while he is on his way back to the sidelines. I am telling you it is the damnedest thing. It is strange seeing a player make some of the plays that he makes and not show a shred of excitement afterwards.

Apparently Rambo, one of the UGA defenders, made a comment after the game about Lattimore not being that tough of a RB and that they just missed too many tackles. I watched Lattimore's interview during the weekly press conference today and a reporter asked him about the comment that Rambo made. Lattimore cracked a little smile and said "Thats their fault" refering to the missed tackles comment. Then his facial expression went serious and he said "but Georgia has a really good defense". How many players do you know that would have complimented the same defense that just insulted them and gave them no credit after a 182 yd game? Marcus Lattimore is one of them.

And now the many possibilities of our offense. If Lattimore can stay healthy.. look out. Teams will start to stack the box to stop him. They will stack the box and that will prevent the double coverage on Alshon. We also have Gurley, Barnes, Moore, and Ace Sanders that need to be covered. It will keep fresh legs for our previous starting RBs in Miles, Maddox, and Giles. The defense will be fresh because they won't see the field as much with a grinding running attack by the offense. The defense only saw the field for 46 plays against uga lol. With the defense not on the field it keeps Gilmore fresh to run a couple of plays out of his offensive package a game.

In a perfect world this would all be true. And you know what, I think the Gamecocks may finally have their perfect world this year and play for the SEC Championship.

And it all stems from a true freshman RB named Marcus Lattimore.

What the hell

Brent don't blog no mo'

All he do is dis'

Thoughts on QB Battle

From what I have read, you are onto something. Connor Shaw will play some against Southern Miss. With that being said, I think it says more about Stephen Garcia than it does Connor Shaw. I think Shaw is probable the future. But in no SEC coaches dreams would he want to put a true freshman against those ravenous defenses unless he had no alternative. By that I mean either injuries or hes that much more talented than the guys around him. Garcia is talented. He is getting out played and it is his own fault.

Thats not to say he won't come out and perform this year. He may surprise. But I agree with you that Shaw is good enough, and more importantly, focused enough to push Garcia for that job all year long. Spurrier isn't blowing smoke this time. We will see what he knows Thursday.

Garcia VS Shaw

Let the QB battle begin! You can bet your ass there will be one.

Everyone knows that the backup QB is always the big man on campus. Everyone also knows that Spurrier uses his back up QB to push the starter to be better with threats of losing the starting job. This QB battle goes deeper than that my friend. More than anyone realizes yet.

You see, Connor Shaw has topped Garcia on nearly every single aspect of the QB position since spring camp. Examples: decision making by getting the ball to the right WR, accuracy, taken less sacks, faster/quicker on his feet scrambling and taking off for a run, ect. These things may very well push Shaw above Garcia on the depth chart come Thursday night against USM.

Sure, Shaw is a true frosh but he has been there since the spring. He grasped the playbook very quickly. His dad was his high school HC and he has been around football since he was in pampers. He is a very serious young man, mature way beyond his young age. The kid rarely cracks a smile during interviews. You can see focus in his eyes.

Should Spurrier go with the more experienced Garcia when he clearly hasn't been the best QB since Shaw stepped foot on campus? Should Shaw not start just because he has the true freshman label? That will be for Spurrier to decide, and Shaw is making Spurrier's decision easier every time Shaw takes a snap in practice.

Its hard to feel bad for Garcia. He has had ample opportunities to be the starter. He has the tools to be a damn good SEC QB. What he lacks is the kind of focus that Shaw brings to the table. It can't be proven but you get the sense that Garcia hasn't put in the extra work required of him to be a successful SEC QB. Shaw has, and more.

It almost seems like Spurrier is laughing inside during his post practice interviews. He's thinking "these guys think this is regular Old Ball Coach speak, but Shaw is the best guy. I will sit Garcia on his ass."

I guess the world will know on thursday night..

UNC Tutorgate Press Conference Notes..

This one may be serious:

Notes from press conference:

-This is potentially quite major and UNC might be losing a lot of players.

-The tutor did work as a nanny or tutor for head coach Butch Davis, tutoring or nannying his son.

-UNC learned of the infractions through joint interviews with the NCAA. That means they might be unable to claim they self reported.

-Carolina is a serious academic school and the honor code might require, independently of the NCAA, that the players be expelled.

-The investigation concerns the majority of the UNC starting defense and some offensive players.

-The investigation is still in the early stages. It is unlikely to wrap up soon and is unlikely that the players will play during the investigation.

-Heads will roll if necessary. The Carolina way will not be compromised.