Two Gamecocks Earn SEC Honors

As South Carolina continues to construct momentum, the nationwide viewers begins to concentrate. Final week, offensive lineman Jovaughn Gwyn was named SEC Offensive Participant of the Week; now, two Gamecocks made the minimize.

Large receiver Xavier Leggette was honored as SEC Particular Groups Participant of the Week. Leggette took the opening kickoff to the home for a 100-yard landing, throwing Williams-Brice Stadium right into a frenzy.

Leggette has been inconsistent within the passing sport this yr however has carved out a job on particular groups. Particular groups coordinator Pete Lembo acknowledged Leggette’s efforts in his postgame presser, noting that he routinely works onerous and embraces the specialist position.

For his efficiency, nook Darius Rush was named SEC Defensive Participant of the Week. Rush intercepted a cross on Texas A&M’s first offensive collection, returning it contained in the ten-yard line to provide South Carolina a brief subject.

Profitable usually brings particular person recognition, one thing the Gamecocks are studying alongside this highway. Head coach Shane Beamer spends time complimenting vital gamers throughout his availability, however now the media and followers are giving the Gamecocks the identical respect.

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