OK, put this one in the books.
Stephen Garcia just got picked off again, with Florida cornerback Joe Haden returning it tothe USC 20. There’s 2:14 left, and more fans are making their way to the exits.
Well, South Carolina fans.
It’s amazing how one play not only changed the complexion of the game, but the attitude of the stadium. For a few fleeting moments there, you were wondering about possibly USC’s biggest-ever victory, knocking off the land’s No. 1 team and jolting the national title picture.
Instead, the Florida defense reared its head, and showed that Garcia and the USC offense still aren’t quite there.
I’m curious how this loss will be met in Gamecock land. Yes, it’s a loss, but they had a real chance to knock off the best team in the country, and played even with them for much of the game.
But they still didn’t win. And that, unfortunately, is the same old story.
John 8:12 pm on November 14, 2009 Permalink
The frustrating part is it’s just the same things that have killed the team all year. Dumb turnovers, dumb penalties. And a TERRIBLE O line. This O line every week makes a new D line look like the New york Giants.
If this team had an O line even at the level of Vanderbilt or Kentucky (and that says something itself wishing your team was as good as a vanderbilt or Kentucky) then the offense could be good. This team is as talented at the skill positions as any in the country, but is severely lacking talent in the trenches.
applicant 8:15 pm on November 14, 2009 Permalink
I don’t think it woud matter much if this was the Indy Colts offensive line; this QB and the offensive scheme employed here are not going to win games against good football
joel 8:42 pm on November 14, 2009 Permalink
Start Looking for a new young Head Coach and Staff
Dave 9:24 pm on November 14, 2009 Permalink
What scripture reference did Tebow have on his cheeks tonight?
GCockfan 9:29 pm on November 14, 2009 Permalink
Guys, Spurrier is not the problem-he called the plays and put us in position to win, we just turned the ball over. We played our best game of the season until that late INT.
Give the coaching staff and players a break, my goodness some of you are either clemson fans or just plain stupid (which is the same)
Old Fan 9:34 pm on November 14, 2009 Permalink
Why is it always a replay with SC football no matter who the coach is or the players are they always to loose. If you been following SC football for any length of time just think back…… a fumble, a int, a blocked FG or extra point and tonight a fluke INt.
gatorman 10:28 pm on November 14, 2009 Permalink
do not quite understand this statement, you falter every year, Clemson gets hot, and beats you, kinda like the UofF, FSU rivalary, not much to it anymore
GCockfan 9:29 pm on November 14, 2009 Permalink
Guys, Spurrier is not the problem-he called the plays and put us in position to win, we just turned the ball over. We played our best game of the season until that late INT.
Give the coaching staff and players a break, my goodness some of you are either clemson fans or just plain stupid (which is the same)
NCTiger 11:15 pm on November 14, 2009 Permalink
One correction, from what I saw, Florida might be ranked #1, but they aren’t the best team in the country. Bama will beat them and I think they could have trouble in a bowl too. I’d love to see them play TCU.
David 1:33 am on November 15, 2009 Permalink
We played well enough to win, just didn’t come through when necessary and committed the turn-over and we aren’t good enough to recover. We cannot create any turnovers any longer. I remember well the NCS game and how we were flying all over the place, creating turnovers, getting sacks and making the other team pay for them, after about mid-season, we stopped doing all that. Not sure why, other than a few injuries, but all teams have injuries 10-11 games into the season. Garcia is NOT our answer at this point. He misses way too many attempts that are more than 10 yds from the line of scrimmage. When he escapes a collapsing pocket, he gets into trouble too often. He needs to improve 75% between now and next season, or he just may get replaced. He just doesn’t have it. Parker at Clemsux is far better running their offense than Garcia is at running ours. Of course we know how bad the OL is. I watched #66 totally miss his guy 2 plays in a row!!!! I had to stop watching the OL at that point.
“Wait till Next Year”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!