Spencer Rattler struggles continue as Gamecocks search for answers, fans call for Luke Doty
Spencer Rattler is off to another rough start for South Carolina as the quarterback lost a fumble on a sack in the first quarter, and struggled to find ways to move the offense.
The Gamecocks were 2-for-6 on third down conversions in the first half, and fans quickly clamored for backup Luke Doty for simply a change, or to move to a more experienced quarterback in the system.
Rattler came into the Kentucky game leading the SEC in interceptions (7), and Rattler was 8th in the league in completion percentage. However, South Carolina was also 10th in the league in third down conversions, and aside from a short-yardage drive thanks to a turnover, the South Carolina offense and Rattler struggled to get on track.
Then he was intercepted with 35 seconds remaining. Rattler finished the first half 6-for-9 passing for 49 yards. He had 4 carries and lost a yard rushing.
The game was tied at 7 at halftime.
Here’s a sampling of some of the reaction:
Spencer rattler really gonna have to transfer a second time after being projected the number one pick in the draft pic.twitter.com/jCTDhfgii9
— John (@iam_johnw) October 9, 2022
Is this the worst pass in history? How was this man rated higher than Hooker in some polls before the season? ?? #Rattler #Garbage pic.twitter.com/7W3KLezmCS
— Aaron Phillips (@aphil_12) October 8, 2022
Spencer Rattler is hand-cuffing this football team. He needs to be benched a few series if favor of Luke Doty.
— Brad Crawford (@BCrawford247) October 9, 2022
@GamecockFB got to give Luke Doty some rub.. Spencer Rattler ain’t it man.
— Cap (@FlexOnThaDevil) October 9, 2022
Rattler is the worst QB in college football dude get Luke Doty in there
— . (@Ravens2HelI) October 9, 2022
@CoachSBeamer can you put in Luke Doty please he’s been in the system for 2 years and rattler has been in the system for 6 months
— Scott Davenport (@jsdavenport73) October 9, 2022