South Carolina wrapped spring football practice earlier than any program in the SEC, largely due to Will Muschamp’s desire to give any injured players more time to heal before the start of fall camp. He also likes the idea of players still lifting under the supervision of South Carolina’s strength coaching staff for a few more weeks after spring practice before they leave campus.
In his first two seasons with the Gamecocks, Muschamp’s teams have exceeded expectations, qualifying for a bowl in 2016, then winning nine games a season ago. Remember, the team won just three games in 2015 during Steve Spurrier’s aborted final season.