Muschamp: 'We have the talent to win the SEC East'

South Carolina coach Will Muschamp brimmed with optimism at the Midlands GCC meeting on Wednesday.

Here are some of the highlights from what he had to say to those in attendance, most notably showing a lot of confidence in the Gamecocks’ roster in his first year at the helm.

Will Muschamp asked about goals for this season: "We have good enough players here to win the (SEC) East," he says. #Gamecocks

— David Caraviello (@dcaraviello) April 20, 2016

Muschamp (continued): "That's going to be our goal every year, from year one to year 10 — to win the East and get to Atlanta."

— David Caraviello (@dcaraviello) April 20, 2016

Muschamp also talked about the quarterback position and how redshirt senior Perry Orth and freshman Brandon McIlwain have stood out for the starting job so far.

Muschamp reiterates Orth and McIlwain distanced themselves at QB spot but competition ongoing.

— Scott Hood (@ScottHood63) April 20, 2016

Muschamp made a definitive statement about junior LB Bryson Allen-Williams, who he says was the spring MVP. “BAW” shined last spring also, being recognized with the Everyday Attitude award for the defense at the 2015 spring game.

Will Muschamp says Bryson Allen-Williams played the best of any @GamecockFB player this spring. #Gamecocks #UofSC

— Willie Smith (@willie_t_smith) April 20, 2016

Muschamp had some good news surrounding the Gamecocks’ passing game as he thinks a lot of redshirt sophomore receiver Deebo Samuel’s potential. Samuel battled hamstring injuries most of the season but recorded 5 catches for 104 yards and a TD against Clemson to finish 2015.

Will Muschamp just said Deebo Samuel can be "an elite player in our league."

— Josh Kendall (@JoshatTheState) April 20, 2016

Muschamp also revealed that the program will hold one-day camps from early to mid-June.

Muschamp says Gamecocks have a series of one day camps from June 5 to June 18. He calls them one day combines.

— Scott Hood (@ScottHood63) April 20, 2016