When it comes to players who excel as freshmen, expectations can be tricky. On one hand, there’s the hope of growth and even better performance. But on the other, there’s the dreaded sophomore slump.
So for South Carolina football, how do Will Muschamp and his staff plan to approach that delicate balance with a player like Jaycee Horn, who was named to the SEC All-Freshman team after starting 11 games, recording 45 tackles and defending eight passes in 2018?
The Gamecocks face similar situations with many young players who played crucial roles last year, including offensive lineman Dylan Wonnum, also an SEC All-Freshman honoree.