South Carolina middle linebacker T.J. Brunson was seventh in the SEC in tackles a year ago with more than eight per game. The Gamecocks expected him to lead their team in tackles, and he did, with 106.
It’s clear, though, that South Carolina is expecting more in 2019, which will be Brunson’s final season with the team.
“I think T.J. unfortunately was working through some injuries that he battled throughout (last) year and just had some mental inconsistencies,” Gamecocks linebackers coach Coleman Hutzler said.
Brunson is sitting out spring practice this year due to a sports hernia and meniscus injury.