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South Carolina football: Gamecocks head coaching search ramping up?

Coastal Carolina Chanticleers interim head coach Jamey Chadwell. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

South Carolina football’s coaching search is kicking into high gear.

The Gamecocks cut ties with fifth year head coach Will Muschamp less than two weeks ago, following a third consecutive loss to Ole Miss. In that time, we’ve heard tons of names and possible candidates listed in connection with the new opening.

Louisiana coach Billy Napier, Liberty’s Hugh Freeze, and even Panthers’ offensive coordinator Joe Brady have all arisen as possible replacements for coach Muschamp on the Carolina sidelines. But where do things stand within the South Carolina administration, and what timeline is athletic director Ray Tanner looking at in terms of making the new hire?