South Carolina assistant Pete Lembo receives high praise for Gamecocks' performance in Week 1 win

Special teams coaches don’t usually get a lot of attention, but Pete Lembo and his South Carolina unit is getting some high praise after the Gamecocks’ season-opening win.

Lembo’s unit blocked 2 punts that turned into South Carolina touchdowns. Gamecocks punter Kai Kroeger averaged 49.1 yards per punt, including 3 of 50 yards or more with a long of 79. Kicker Mitch Jerter hit field goals of 51 and 53 yards in a 35-14 win for Shane Beamer’s squad.

The strong special teams showing has led to Lembo being described as the best coach at his position and possibly the best assistant in the country.

Pete Lembo is the best special teams coordinator in the country. https://t.co/0Aqf2XNVYV

— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) September 4, 2022

@GamecockFB asst Pete Lembo is the early leader for the Broyles Award (best asst coach). His special teams unit blocked two punts for touchdowns vs @GeorgiaStateFB.

— Dennis Dodd (@dennisdoddcbs) September 4, 2022

Pistol Pete. pic.twitter.com/bvaAVtZpVT

— Gamecock Football (@GamecockFB) September 4, 2022

Hi, honey. I’m home. It was a pretty good day at the office. ?

— Pete Lembo (@Pete_Lembo) September 4, 2022

Lembo is in his second season on staff at South Carolina. The Gamecocks are happy to have him.