Shane Beamer explains painful decision to fire Lonnie Teasley, says it was time for change

Fansided | October 12, 2025

An emotional Shane Beamer says it was “time for a new voice” after parting ways with Lonnie Teasley. Shawn Elliott steps in to lead South Carolina’s O-line.

Sep 27, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer leads his team onto the field during the Gamecocks 2001 entrance before their game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images | Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Shane Beamer didn't sleep much after South Carolina's loss to LSU. By the time the Gamecocks' plane landed back in Columbia, he had already started wrestling with a major decision.