EPISODE · Jun 26, 2026 · 33 MIN
From Birmingham to Williams-Brice: The Collins Brothers’ Journey | Jimmy and Joes
from 1801 Media · host College Sports Company
Two brothers. Two completely different football journeys. One goal: helping South Carolina compete for championships.Jimmy Francis sits down with Kelby Collins and Drew Collins to discuss growing up together in Birmingham, Alabama, why football became their future, the recruiting process, life in the transfer portal, and what ultimately made South Carolina feel like home.The brothers also share what separates the Gamecock program, the demanding offseason workouts, the mentality required to play defensive line in the SEC, their goals for this season, and why they believe this team has everything it needs to compete at the highest level.From recruiting stories to behind-the-scenes moments inside the program, this conversation gives Gamecock fans an inside look at two defensive linemen determined to make an impact.Chapters:00:00 Meet Kelby & Drew Collins01:00 Study Hall02:00 Growing Up in Birmingham 03:00 Baseball Never Stuck04:00 Dream Cars05:00 Gaming & The GTA 6 Hype06:00 Hidden Personalities Beyond Football07:00 Investing, and Day Trading08:00 Launching a Clothing Brand09:00 When Football Became the Dream12:28 Reality of Playing D-Line in College Football15:10 Kelby's Recruiting Journey: Florida, Alabama & South Carolina18:02 Drew's Different Path21:00 Transfer Portal Gamble That Reunited Two Brothers29:04 Inside South Carolina's Brutal Summer Workouts33:30 Final Thoughts Learn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://collegesportsco.com/news/1801-media-launched-as-south-carolinas-groundbreaking-athlete-driven-content-networkFOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_...► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco...► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@1801mediaco► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/1801-Media/61566794218642/#Gamecocks #SouthCarolina #CollegeFootball
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Two brothers. Two completely different football journeys. One goal: helping South Carolina compete for championships.Jimmy Francis sits down with Kelby Collins and Drew Collins to discuss growing up together in Birmingham, Alabama, why football became their future, the recruiting process, life in the transfer portal, and what ultimately made South Carolina feel like home.The brothers also share what separates the Gamecock program, the demanding offseason workouts, the mentality required to play defensive line in the SEC, their goals for this season, and why they believe this team has everything it needs to compete at the highest level.From recruiting stories to behind-the-scenes moments inside the program, this conversation gives Gamecock fans an inside look at two defensive linemen determined to make an impact.Chapters:00:00 Meet Kelby & Drew Collins01:00 Study Hall02:00 Growing Up in Birmingham 03:00 Baseball Never Stuck04:00 Dream Cars05:00 Gaming & The GTA 6 Hype06:00 Hidden Personalities Beyond Football07:00 Investing, and Day Trading08:00 Launching a Clothing Brand09:00 When Football Became the Dream12:28 Reality of Playing D-Line in College Football15:10 Kelby's Recruiting Journey: Florida, Alabama & South Carolina18:02 Drew's Different Path21:00 Transfer Portal Gamble That Reunited Two Brothers29:04 Inside South Carolina's Brutal Summer Workouts33:30 Final Thoughts Learn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://collegesportsco.com/news/1801-media-launched-as-south-carolinas-groundbreaking-athlete-driven-content-networkFOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_...► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco...► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@1801mediaco► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/1801-Media/61566794218642/#Gamecocks #SouthCarolina #CollegeFootball
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