Muschamp: Starters will play all four quarters of Saturday’s spring game
By Nick Cole
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South Carolina coach Will Muschamp is taking his first spring game with the Gamecocks seriously.
His starters won’t just be out there for limited snaps as a show for the fans.
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The new coach likely wants to get as much work out of the first-string players to continue to increase his understanding of exactly what he’ll be working with this fall.
After all, short of an actual game, there’s nothing better than a simulated game in front of a regular season-like crowd to replicate high-pressure reps for evaluation purposes.
Muschamp addressed the media on Monday in advance of Saturday’s spring game.
Here are the highlights:
Muschamp says Brandon McIlwain had good command during the scrimmage, Mitch made some good throws. Hopes Nunez is back this week. #Gamecocks
— Willie Smith (@willie_t_smith) April 4, 2016
Muschamp says McIlwain was 12-14 passing in scrimmage. Competition will continue in the fall.
— Scott Hood (@ScottHood63) April 4, 2016
Muschamp: Jamari Smith strictly at WR right now. Hurst and Crosby continue to play well at TE.
— David Cloninger (@DCPandC) April 4, 2016
Will Muschamp: David Williams, AJ Turner continue to distance themselves as team's best running backs right now.
— GoGamecocks (@gogamecocks) April 4, 2016
Muschamp: "We're a long way from being good in the secondary. That's just the way it is."
— David Cloninger (@DCPandC) April 4, 2016
Muschamp: "Spring game is Saturday. We need a huge crowd." Mentions big group of recruits will be there.
— David Cloninger (@DCPandC) April 4, 2016
Muschamp: "When big guys get tired, it's hard to get them back. They're done after that." Stresses constant rotation.
— David Cloninger (@DCPandC) April 4, 2016
Interesting point from Muschamp: sacks aren't as prevalent in today's game with the spacing &quick throws from offenses. Disruption is key.
— Kevin McCrarey (@KMacMustDie) April 4, 2016
Will Muschamp is looking forward to former boss Mack Brown in town this wkend for spring game. Will take in practice Thur. #Gamecocks #UofSC
— Willie Smith (@willie_t_smith) April 4, 2016
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Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
