Matt Stinchcomb, a former All-American offensive lineman at Georgia and 1999 first-round pick, tried exposing South Carolina standout fifth-year senior guard A.J. Cann during Saturday’s broadcast, claiming his pre-snap routine helps the defense.

During his film study segment, the ESPN analyst spotlighted Cann’s tendency to use his right hand in a three-point stance when he’s blocking to the right and left hand when going in the other direction before the snap.

“They’ve got a great player in A.J. Cann, but he does something strange,” Stinchcomb said. “It’s almost 100 percent of the time unless there’s an audible at the line of scrimmage. It’s an obvious tip for defenses to take a look at.”

Cann, a team captain, started every game but one over the last four seasons and was a preseason All-American selection. He’s considered the Gamecocks’ top offensive lineman this season and is projected as an early-round pick.

It’s rare that an announcer takes such a strong analysis, in this case tipping plays, but Stinchcomb provided a legitimate takeaway.