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Gamecocks' coaching hire could play role in Skai Moore's NFL decision

COLUMBIA — Whether Skai Moore returns for his senior season at South Carolina could depend on who the Gamecocks hire as their next head coach.

The junior linebacker reiterated Saturday his plan to consult with family before making a decision on leaving early for the NFL. But USC’s search for a new football coach could determine “a good part of it,” he said after the 37-32 loss to No. 1 Clemson. “I’m waiting to see what’s going to happen. I’m going to talk to my family, and go from there.”

Moore on Saturday led the Gamecocks with 13 tackles, and became the first USC player since Jasper Brinkey in 2006 to finish with 100 or more stops in a season.