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'He's been preparing for something like this' - Elliott stating his case as USC's next head coach

COLUMBIA — Whether it was as a defensive end at Camden High School or the interim head coach at South Carolina, Shawn Elliott was never short on effort.

WHO: No. 11 Florida at South Carolina

WHEN: Saturday, noon

RADIO: WWIK 98.9-FM

LINE: Florida by 8

RECORDS: Florida 8-1, 6-1; USC 3-6, 1-6

“His dedication was year-round,” recalled Billy Ammons, Elliott’s high school coach. “Just thinking back to the different teams we had, I remember his offseason work in the weight room, him pushing himself. He was one of those guys where his work ethic rubbed off on the other players.