South Carolina plays Michigan on Jan. 1 in the Outback Bowl. For Gamecocks fans, it will be a reminder of the not-too-distant glory days, when New Year’s Day games against marquee opponents were a regular thing. For the Gamecocks football team, it’s a opportunity in these five areas:
McClendon’s Audition
Ever since he was hired two years ago, wide receivers coach Bryan McClendon has had the title of co-offensive coordinator. Now, he’ll finally get to live up to the title.
In his first 25 games with the team, McClendon worked under the now-fired Kurt Roper, who installed the system and called the plays.