Shane Beamer praises Gamecocks' first scrimmage performance

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Shane Beamer praises Gamecocks' first scrimmage performance
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South Carolina's football team held its first scrimmage on August 15 at Williams-Brice Stadium. Coach Shane Beamer expressed satisfaction with the session, highlighting that the offense moved effectively, particularly in the first half. Despite losing another wide receiver to injury, the team showed improvement with fewer penalties compared to previous scrimmages. Beamer noted the importance of maintaining performance throughout all four quarters. The Gamecocks are currently assessing their kicking competition, with three players in contention for the starting role, needing to find a clear frontrunner soon.

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  • Gamecocks scrimmaged on August 15 at Williams-Brice Stadium.
  • Offense showed significant progress, especially in early sessions.
  • Team committed eight penalties, down from 21 last year.
  • Kicking competition remains open with three players vying for the position.
  • Coach Beamer seeks to finalize the kicker selection soon.
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  • 9:00 AMYahoo SportsBeamer updates Gamecocks' first scrimmage, discusses kicking competition
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COLUMBIA — Even in the “if one spot did well, the other didn’t” vein, Shane Beamer sounded pleased. “Had a really good scrimmage,” South Carolina’s coach said three days after the Gamecocks held their first offense vs.

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