I’m really, really happy for Michael Scarnecchia. He’s been with this program for five years, finally got his shot, and led the Gamecocks to a potentially season-saving win with an unexpected and admirable performance. It’s legitimately great to know South Carolina has a capable backup quarterback.
But starting Jake Bentley against Texas A&M on Saturday — if he’s healthy and able to go — is the right move.
Coach Will Muschamp was careful to be diplomatic about the two quarterbacks during his press conference yesterday, but he highlighted experience as the biggest difference between them.