Inside the Gamecocks Shows and Podcasts

South Carolina completed its four commits in four days on July 4 weekend on Saturday when three-star edge Jayden Broadie (Rolesville, N.C.) gave the Gamecocks another defensive line commit out of DL Heaven (The Carolinas). On this Coffee Break special, JC Shurburtt dives into what Broadie brings to the table as a prospect but also gives a big-picture outlook about Shane Beamer and his staff making serious in-roads at a great time in the Tar Heel State.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

South Carolina picked up another big-time commitment for the Class of 2027 when four-star offensive lineman Nate Carson of Irmo picked the Gamecocks over Georgia, Clemson and Tennessee on Friday. Carson fits well with this now five-man offensive line class the Gamecocks have put together, but there is more to it than that. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

South Carolina landed another blue chip defensive back out of North Carolina as Hough High's Davion Jones pledged to the Gamecocks over LSU and others. Today's Special Bonus Pod breaks it all down and talks about what is coming. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Five-star cornerback Josh Dobson decides tomorrow. South Carolina, Michigan and Texas A&M are the finalists. What is the word on Dobson and the other top Gamecocks targets that are set to announce this week, including four-star Irmo offensive lineman Nate Carson? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

South Carolina has picked up a promising local linebacker prospect on the football recruiting trail in three-star Gamecock legacy Jackson Ross (Hammond), the son of Eddie Fogler-era basketball player David Ross. There is a lot to like on film about the younger Ross athletically and otherwise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big Spur's JC Shurburtt, Phil Mad Dog Mullinax, and the Late Night Gamecock Matt Anderson dive into the chat box for the season four finale. The chat is full of memories from past football seasons coming off the interview with SID Steve Fink in the final hour of Inside the Gamecocks The Morning Show. Being the South Carolina Gamecocks, it's a mixed bag.  JC and Matt look at the departure of EDGE Chaz Coleman from Tennessee football, and they dive into some expectations for WR Nyck Harbor compared to other top wide receivers in Kendal Briles' offenses.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big Spur's Jamie Bradford welcomes Smitty from Four Quarter Friday to cohost the first hour.  They dive into the latest from the transfer portals and commitments for baseball and football before getting into a greater discussion on the football's foundation being more solid than other men's sports. Steve Fink: Senior Associate Athletics Director/Communications & Public Relations (Football) makes his first appearance on Inside the Gamecocks as he is a few short weeks away from his retirement. After four decades in sports information, and 21 years with South Carolina, Steve has seen a lot. He gives us some behind the scenes looks and thoughts from the guy who sees it all, but is hardly seen.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big Spur's JC Shurburtt and Phil Mad Dog Mullinax dive into the chat box on a Wide Open Wednesday. They look at how Oklahoma has been able to be a perennial contender regardless of conference affiliation. They take a look at the local South Carolina High School player rankings for Rivals 300, and break down Brad Crawford's preseason win-loss projections for South Carolina.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big Spur's Jamie Bradford and SEC Network's Mike Morgan kick things off with big Gamecock Report on Inside the Gamecocks The Morning Show with baseball and football recruiting news.  Mike takes us on our Drive Around the SEC. JC and Phil hop in for a Happy Meter Update checking in on UGA, Bama, LSU, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and Kentucky.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big Spur's JC Shurburtt and Phil Mad Dog Mullinax continue the conversation surrounding the Happy Meter guidied by a question on the Arkansas program compared to South Carolina,  They hit on the long and short of play calls on offense, and what makes a college offense run more efficiently for some rather than others.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big Spur's Jamie Bradford welcomes Mike Morgan of SEC Network to cohost Inside the Gamecocks The Morning Show. They dive into the College World Series, and look at the recent history of SEC domination as the Gamecocks have been struggling.  Preston Thorne drops in for some football talk on who the preseason contenders are on the gridiron, and JC Shurburtt joins to update the SEC Happy Meters for each program.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

South Carolina hosted five blue chip prospects for official visits this past weekend, finishing off official visit season for the Class of 2027. Now, we go into the decision-making and commitment period. Where do things stand and how much does culture matter right now given the headwinds the program is facing after last season's 4-8 record and head coach Shane Beamer being listed on hot seat lists across the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big Spur's Jamie Bradford and Phil Mad Dog Mullinax take a look around Gamecocks Athletics with incoming transfers and commits on the diamonds, Earl Bass' selection to the College Football Hall of Fame, and MLB Draft proposed changes. Austin Alexander of Diamond Prospects joins Inside the Gamecocks to discuss the local SC talent in the upcoming recruiting classes as well as the current college recruiting landscape in SC after the major shakeups in coaching staffs around the state. JB and Phil dive deeper into the MLB Draft briefly before John Strickland joins to talk some football.  He and JB discuss the faces of Carolina football and other SEC programs before giving thoughts to some of the position groups for South Carolina.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JC and Mad Dog discuss the Protect College Sports Act after the bill advances out of committee for full debate in the Senate.  The talk and takes you can only get around Inside the Gamecocks as JC and Phil offer theirs regarding the new bill.  The McKellar Enterprises Chat Box is loaded with thoughts from the Club Chief members as JC and Phil wrap their short week.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big Spur's Jamie Bradford welcomes Mike Morgan of SEC Network to cohost Inside the Gamecocks The Morning Show. They open with the latest from Omaha on the College World Series. JB has his hands on the digital copy of Phil Steele's 2026 preview, and hits Mike with some interesting topics regarding football.  Mike takes us on the JT's Kia Drive Around the SEC before JC and Mad Dog hop in. They all welcome South Carolina Poet Laureate Patrick Davis in for some fun as his song "Carolina When I Die" was just voted as one of the state's three official songs.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A dive into South Carolina Football recruiting as it stands today including the weekend visitors, LSU, an offensive line commit and what happened with Amare Patterson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big spur's JC Shuburtt and Phil Mad Dog Mullinax are in with the final name of the mystery player for South Carolina Gamecocks Basketball in 23-year-old European player Hugo Perez. JC and Phil look at the basketball roster, and present some expectations.  Another round of super league noise drops regarding the power schools in football, and some names are off and others added to the recruiting hot board. As INside the Gamecocks wraps for the day, one of the "Welcome Home's" from last night is revealed.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big Spur's Jamie Bradford welcomes Wes Mitchell from Gamecock Central to Inside the Gamecocks for a preview of the upcoming official visit weekend and recruiting roundup.  They take a look at who Phil Steele has slated to start at wide receiver in his preseason preview. JB is live from West Law Firm in Moncks Corner, and Mason West joins to talks some notable Gamecocks and legal issues.  JC and Mad Dog join for some more thoughts on football and Steele's magazine predictions and a baseball transfer portal update before Mason West joins for some fun to close The Morning Show.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheBigSpur's Jc Shurburtt and Phil Mad Dog Mullinax have a full boat of interactions from the McKellar Enterprises Chat Box on a Wide Open Wednesday edition of Inside the Gamecocks The Show. South Carolina Gamecocks Baseball's hiring of Kevin Schnall from Coastal Carolina comes with some questions regarding the Board of Trustees, realistic expectations, as well as new players from the transfer portal who reside pretty close to home. Some Gamecocks Football enters the chat as the latest football recruiting news hasn't been going the Gamecocks' way. But, coming off an 4-8 season with Shane Beamer's name popping up all over the national hot seat lists, some of that is to be expected, and can be overcome with a solid showing in 2026 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheBigSpur's Jamie Bradford and Mike Morgan from SEC Network open things with the latest on the Schnall hire and transfer portal before welcoming former Gamecocks Baseball and MLB pitcher, Grayson Greiner, to Inside the Gamecocks The Morning Show. Greiner and other alums have heard from Coach Schnall, and he offers his thoughts. JC and Phil join to take a look at the incoming transfers, and dive into a discussion on the NIL and resources front before Mike takes us on our weekly JT's Kia Drive Around the SEC.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There were a handful of bad developments on the recruiting trail off campus for South Carolina during the weekend. The Gamecocks did have a successful official visit weekend, though. We re-set the 2027 recruiting target board and there is still a chance for Carolina to land its share of blue chip talent, especially close to home out of the Carolinas. Also, the baseball search. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheBigSpur's JC and Mad Dog welcome Matt Anderson to a Free for all Friday on Inside the Gamecocks The Show. They dive into the South Carolina Baseball coaching search, and compare the job to others around the athletics program. Some thoughts on a college football super league are discussed, and how that model will not work for such an unique setup as college sports.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheBigSpur's Jamie Bradford and Phil Mullinax welcome Matt Smitty Smith of Four Quarter Friday, and update the South Carolina Gamecock Baseball coaching search. Former Gamecocks Interim Head Coach Monte Lee joins for a full preview of the NCAA Baseball Super Regionals. Former Gamecocks and MLB Pitcher Wil Crowe joins for some fun uniform and baseball program discussion.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A look at South Carolina's official visit weekend, plus a baseball search update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheBigSpur's Phil Mad Dog Mullinax and Matt Anderson welcome in ESPN's Mike Morgan to offer his thoughts on the baseball opening.  They get into some football chat in a Morning Show Scramble. JC Shurburtt joins for his football thoughts, and Mike Morgan takes us on our Drive aRound the SEC looking at the early preview mag expectations for South Carolina.  JB finally arrives with two new names to add to the coaching hot board as the Gamecocks Baseball coaching search heats up.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is the outlook for former five-star defensive tackle Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy for South Carolina in 2026? Also, recruiting is wild these days (Jaiden Bryant) and a dive into what was a rumor-filled day with the Gamecock Baseball Search. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheBigSpur's JC Shurburtt and Phil Mullinax dive deep into the McKellar Enterprises Chat Box. The posts about Kevin Schnall's imminent hiring are not true, but they are loud enough to have to address as the search continues for the South Carolina Gamecock Baseball head coach.  Shane Beamer's name is appearing on offseason hot seat lists, and JC and Mad Dog get into the realities of coming off a 4-8 football season.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheBigSpur's JB and Rob Williams of Four Quarter Friday are joined by Troy head baseball coach and former South Carolina Gamecocks pitching coach, Skylar Meade after winning their NCAA regional in Gainesville, FL. Meade talks winning, his messaging to the team, decision to coach third, and more. JB and Rob dive into the latest from the rumor mill regarding Gamecocks Baseball's head coaching search reminding everyone that no final decision has been made as of Wednesday morning.  JC and Mad join in the conversation, and they get into a full Morning Show Scramble from football to late nights at Waffle House. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheBigSpur's JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog Mullinax dive into the latest South Carolina Gamecocks Football target to commit elsewhere before diving into an in depth analysis of the offensive line. They wrap with some discussion on two big names who are currently injured, and working their way back to the field for 2026.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheBigSpur's JB and Matt Smitty Smith from Four Quarter Friday open with a NCAA regionals recap, and lay out their expectations for the supers. Former South Carolina Gamecocks Football Preston Thorne joins the baseball conversation, and they get into a little football regarding Vicari Swain. JC and Mad Dog join for a full roundup with what we know regarding the head coaching search.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

One of the biggest question marks for South Carolina football heading into the 2026 season beyond the offensive line itself is depth in the room. Who are some possible answers there? Also, hoops gets a big time player, baseball players hit the portal in droves and the Gamecock Baseball Coaching Search. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheBigSpur's JC Shurburtt and Phil Mad Dog Mullinax dive into the baseball coaching search on Inside the Gamecocks The Show. JC and Phil have some thoughts on how win/loss records can be enough and insufficient metrics for hiring and firing coaches in football with a bit of some Meat Loaf facts mixed in. They wrap with a look at the first mystery man committed to Gamecocks Basketball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

TheBigSpur's Jamie Bradford welcomes Wes Mitchell of Gamecock Central to update the latest on the South Carolina Baseball coaching search and the first official visit weekend of June. JC and Phil join Inside the Gamecocks The Morning Show on the coaching updates, and play some Morning Show Scramble surrounding the search, and some intriguing football questions.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

South Carolina football recruiting is going to kick into high gear starting this weekend and the Gamecocks Baseball coaching search is expected to be red hot this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JC Shurburtt, Phil Mullinax, and Matt Anderson of TheBigSpur take a look at South Carolina Gamecocks football receivers, Gamecocks baseball coaching candidates, and the potential impact from the incoming South Carolina Gamecock Basketball transfers.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JB welcomes in former Gamecocks Baseball coach Monte Lee to preview the NCAA Baseball regionals with an emphasis on the three teams from South Carolina.  Rob Williams, JC, and Mad Dog from TheBigSpur join in for some chat about roads around the state, and they open a discussion on the South Carolina Gamecock football wide receivers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JC and Mad Dog form TheBigSpur continue the South Carolina Gamecocks Basketball discussion from The Morning Show after a brief detour for a bit of dog talk mixed with some recent turning points in history.  They talk about how College Basketball has turned into the wildest sport of the major college athletics sports in the NIL era with roster costs exploding faster than any other sport relative to size and production.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JB and Matt from TheBigSpur discuss baseball coaching and football since it's 100 days until kickoff.  they share some fond and not so fond memories before getting into an update on the baseball coaching search.  JC and Mad Dog join Inside the Gamecocks The Morning Show for some Morning Show Scramble. The four take a look at the total sacks allowed numbers and their expectations as to whether or not Carolina will improve. They look at the week 1 slate of games, and finish with some Gamecocks hoops.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are 100 days away from South Carolina kicking off the 2026 football season at 12:45 p.m. Sept. 5 against Kent State at Williams-Brice Stadium, so it is time to give an outlook as to where things are at for the Gamecocks as the summer hits. Also, some scuttlebutt on the Carolina Baseball Coaching Search. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JC Shurburtt and Mad Dog Mullinax of TheBigSpur hold a Wide Open Wednesday with some football and SEC meetings on the minds of the Chat Boxers. They dig into the latest news coming from the Sandestin Hotel including cupcakes and the CSC. The news on the Protect College Sports Act drops, and some of the finer points and potential ramifications are discussed.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jamie Bradford and Phil Mullinax form TheBigSpur.com open things predicting the start times for the first three football games of the season before welcoming in Chris Clark of Gamecock Central. Chris dives into the biggest offseason storylines as he sees them for the South Carolina Gamecocks football team. JC Shurburtt joins the conversation to take a look at South Carolina baseball's job, program, and team as the school searches for its next head baseball coach. The guys wrap with some thoughts on the news coming out of the SEC spring meetings.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big Spur's JC Shurburtt and Phil Mad Dog Mullinax take a look at the recent successes and failures from the South Carolina Gamecocks football team in a brief Inside the Gamecocks The Show. They dive into the McKellar Enterprises Chat Box as their guide for a quick roundup coming off the long weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JB and Smitty kick off Inside the Gamecock The Morning Show with the latest from around the University of south Carolina Gamecocks Athletics coming off the long Memorial Day Weekend.  Former Gamecocks football player Preston Thorne joins the conversation on the latest from the Baseball coaching search as well as some of the expectations for turning the program around in short order. The Big Spur's own JC Shurburtt joins the baseball conversation before they all take a look at the latest NFL Draft analysis for South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

South Carolina has a better answer at quarterback (as of right now) than most of the teams on the 2026 football schedule in third-year starter LaNorris Sellers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big Spur crew of JC, Mad Dog, and Matt Anderson dive into the chat box with some South Carolina Gamecocks football questions on the minds of folks heading into Memorial Day weekend.  They are all over the map from drinks to dogs talking about Gamecocks Football's depth, recruiting, drinks, and dogs.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JB welcomes former South Carolina Gamecocks pitcher Wil Crowe to cohost and discuss the open Gamecocks Baseball job with Rob and Matt after the news of Monte Lee being officially released. The Big Spur crew is all together in the second hour to honor Memorial Day, and put a bow on the week.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JC Shurburtt and Matt Anderson of TheBigSpur.com bring you the latest on the South Carolina Baseball Coaching Search in this TBS Special Report. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JC and Mad Dog welcome SEC Network's Mike Morgan To discuss south Carolina Gamecocks Baseball.  Mike has some names that aren't all over The Big Spur for potential coaching candidates, and the trio discuss if there is any tangible difference in courting a head coach or an assistant.  They turn their attention to LSU basketball with Will Wade having to really expand his recruiting footprint (and age range) to fill his barren roster.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JB has Matt Anderson from The Big Spur in for some South Carolina Gamecocks baseball coaching updates, and what requirements there are for rebuilding Gamecock Baseball.  JC, Phil, and Mike join in for some Gamecock football related Inside the Gamecocks Morning Show Scramble.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

JC and Mad Dog dive into the Wide Open Wednesday in the McKellar Enterprises Chat Box covering the Gamecocks Baseball Coaching Search, and concerns for rebuilding the program.  They field some Gamecocks Football personnel questions, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.