EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 5 MIN
He Beat the Odds to Play in the SEC (Real Story)
from 1801 Media · host College Sports Company
After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 8th grade, the first question Emmet Rhoades asked was simple, could he still play the sport he loves?Now, he’s competing in the SEC. In this interview, Emmet opens up about growing up in Chicago, his journey from FCS to South Carolina, how he’s overcome major life adversities, why South Carolina is home, and the reality of competing at the highest level. This is something any Gamecock or sports fan should watch. Chapters:0:00 Meet Emmet Rhoades0:50 Choosing Football Over Taekwondo1:18 The 27-0 Upset Game2:04 His Mom’s Influence2:36 “Can I Still Play Football?”3:01 Managing Diabetes as an Athlete3:45 FCS to SEC Transition4:07 What Makes Coach Beamer Different4:29 Team Culture at South CarolinaLearn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/...FOLLOW 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/#SouthCarolina #CollegeFootball #SEC
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After being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 8th grade, the first question Emmet Rhoades asked was simple, could he still play the sport he loves?Now, he’s competing in the SEC. In this interview, Emmet opens up about growing up in Chicago, his journey from FCS to South Carolina, how he’s overcome major life adversities, why South Carolina is home, and the reality of competing at the highest level. This is something any Gamecock or sports fan should watch. Chapters:0:00 Meet Emmet Rhoades0:50 Choosing Football Over Taekwondo1:18 The 27-0 Upset Game2:04 His Mom’s Influence2:36 “Can I Still Play Football?”3:01 Managing Diabetes as an Athlete3:45 FCS to SEC Transition4:07 What Makes Coach Beamer Different4:29 Team Culture at South CarolinaLearn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/...FOLLOW 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/#SouthCarolina #CollegeFootball #SEC
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