South Carolina is less than 48 hours away from kickoff against Vanderbilt in a nationally televised, showcase-type game on ESPN to open the college football season. The Commodores and head coach James Franklin have worked tirelessly to promote the game and Nashville, Tenn. should be rockin’ on Thursday night.

All of the hype has certainly caught the attention of the South Carolina players. Get a behind the scenes look at how the Gamecocks feel about the buzz that Vanderbilt is trying to create. How is the team reacting?
“To the top” is a battle cry being used within the South Carolina football program this year but there’s another three-word saying, “setting the tone,” that is also getting some play within the team. See how that will impact Thursday night’s proceedings.
South Carolina four-star cornerback commitment Brendan Langley had a special guest watching his game at the Corky Kell Classic over the weekend. Find out who it was and also pick up some scoop on offensive line commit J.P. Vonashek and a 2014 defensive end that hasn’t been talked about too much.
Apart from football, get the latest on 2012 basketball signees Tarik Phillip and Thaddeus Hall. Chances they make it into school this year? And if not, why?
On the baseball front, one pitcher is being held out right now due to injury who is projected to make an impact. What’s going on with the team right now in bullpen sessions and where does the staff head next on the recruiting trail?
Also, pick up the latest from the pitch with notes on men’s and women’s soccer. Find out the latest on what will happen in the Gamecock Village area, and find out when and where the Gamecocks will be arriving at Vanderbilt Stadium on game day.
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