In this episode of the podcast, we break down why LaNorris Sellers is positioned to thrive in Year One under new offensive coordinator Kendal Briles and why history strongly supports that belief.

Briles has a proven track record of maximizing mobile quarterbacks early in their development, and Sellers’ skill set fits the system almost perfectly. We dive into how Briles’ tempo, spacing concepts, QB run usage, and simplified reads can unlock Sellers’ playmaking ability immediately in Columbia.

To support the case, we look at real examples from Briles’ past:

D'Eriq King at Houston Cougars, where Briles helped turn King into one of the most explosive dual-threat quarterbacks in the country

Felipe Franks at Arkansas Razorbacks, where Briles rebuilt Franks’ confidence and production in a quarterback-friendly system

We explain why Sellers may be better equipped than both when it comes to arm talent, physicality, and long-term upside — and why South Carolina’s offense could look dramatically different from Day 1.

Plus, we close the episode with a brief but important segment on South Carolina men’s basketball, discussing why the seat may be heating up for Lamont Paris and whether the program could be approaching a crossroads after another difficult stretch.

If you’re a South Carolina fan, SEC football junkie, or someone tracking quarterback development across college football, this episode is a must-watch.

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Dabo Swinney calls out Ole Miss and Pete Golding for tampering. How this impacts the SEC, Ole Miss, and the rest of college football.

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Devastating news from South Carolina baseball as LHP Jake McCoy announced he's out for the year with Tommy John surgery. He was supposed to be the Gamecocks Ace and Friday night starter, but the lefty who throws 98 mph will now miss the entire season. We talk about what it means in a vital year for Paul Mainieri. Then we talk some football and explain why history tells us that LaNorris Sellers' production in year one under Kendal Briles should be HUGE.

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Julian Walker from Dutch Fork earns his fifth star from Rivals/On3 in their final 2026 rankings. He joined three other players signed to South Carolina that ranked in the top 100 nationally and eight total ranked in their final top 300. With these freshman and some massive returning pieces Shane Beamer has four of the ten highest ranked recruits in the history of the program all on THIS roster. What does that mean for 2026? The time to win is now.

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South Carolina has been bad for several years on the offensive line. BUT, their portal additions rank them in the top three nationally in one specific and important stat. Will that translate into finally making a big step forward across the O-Line in 2026? Plus we're joined by Chris Gordy from LockedOn SEC to go over where South Carolina ranks going into 2026 and in winning the offseason. And, we take a peak ahead to the schedule in 2026 and why it might not be nearly as daunting as some people think...

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NIL and tampering are out of control in college football. Ole Miss and Pete Golding were openly tampering for LB Luke Ferrelli, and Dabo Swinney is PISSED. But is he wrong? He called out the system and it may be a win for the sport as a whole if it leads to consequences.

Plus we talk about South Carolina's HUGE women's basketball win over No. 5 Vandy and a look at the preseason baseball practice.

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South Carolina's roster for 2026 is all but set. What is the ceiling for it, and why does it feel like a better version of 2024 the way the roster has been constructed? Also South Carolina demands to get the buyout money for Desmond Umeozulu after he signed a contract with Shane Beamer and South Carolina before transferring to Alabama. Will this be a new trend in an already frustrating NIL/portal era for fans? And finally we close out talking about a tough road loss for South Carolina women's basketball on the road against No. 16 Oklahoma.

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Can Kentucky or Vanderbilt become the SEC’s Indiana and stun college football with a national title run? Chris Gordy and a panel of Locked On hosts debate which SEC underdog could rise next, spotlighting the paths for Kentucky, Vanderbilt, Florida, Auburn, and dark horses like South Carolina and Mississippi State. The crew analyzes the impact of coaching hires like Pete Golding and John Sumrall, the transfer portal’s influence, and why quarterback evaluation—highlighting names like Trinidad Chambers, Deuce Knight, and Lenora Sellers—defines championship potential.

The conversation also unpacks top SEC portal additions, including Cam Coleman and Jaheim Otis, examines flawed transfer rankings, and reacts to On3Sports’ way-too-early Top 25. Can Texas, Georgia, or Lane Kiffin’s LSU live up to preseason hype? With offensive lines, star quarterbacks, and coaching strategy in the spotlight, the SEC landscape looks more unpredictable than ever.

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