The forecast for South Carolina’s game with Texas A&M at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday is clear — sunny with highs in the low 70s and virtually no chance of rain.
That’s slightly better than what was expected before last weekend’s game against Missouri, which was supposed to feature clear skies, muggy heat and just a 15 percent chance of so of precipitation.
Of course, that’s not what happened. Around halftime and throughout the third quarter, a cloud parked over Williams-Brice and dumped torrential rain, followed by a lengthy lightning delay in the fourth quarter.
Those conditions, players from both teams said, were unlike anything they had ever seen before, and they presented unique challenges, ones that South Carolina may learn from if the Gamecocks face more inclement weather this year.