Shane Beamer is set to hire Deion Barnes as South Carolina’s new EDGE coach, replacing Sterling Lucas after his departure to LSU.
South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer is finalizing the hire of Penn State's Deion Barnes as the program’s next EDGE coach, a move that signals continuity, credibility, and an emphasis on proven defensive development. GamecockCentral.com confirmed the hire after the news was first reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel.