What Shane Beamer said following South Carolina's loss against Missouri
It was a tough Saturday for South Carolina, as the Gamecocks lost at Missouri, 34-12. The offense struggled, allowed 6 sacks to Missouri while getting only 286 total yards offense. It wasn’t much better for the defense, as the Gamecocks gave up 220 yards and 3 touchdowns on the ground.
It has been a tough stretch for the Gamecocks, as they have lost 3 consecutive games in the SEC. After the game, coach Shane Beamer talked to reporters about the frustrations growing on the team, as well as how much he believes his team wants to be great.
"These kids care. They care about one another, they care about this football program and they care about the University of South Carolina." – Beamer
— Alan Cole (@Alan__Cole) October 21, 2023
Beamer here talking about self-inflicted wounds, mentioning penalties and a bad snap on third down.
"We had plenty of opportunities. We didn't play well enough in the first half and didn't coach well in the first half, but we had opportunities."
— Alan Cole (@Alan__Cole) October 21, 2023
Beamer says he dodn't know the timeframe for Legettee, Babalade or Brown.
"We knew it was going to be a challenge to block these guys, and we didn't do a good enough job of that."
— Alan Cole (@Alan__Cole) October 21, 2023
“These kids care, it wasn’t a lack of not being ready to play.”
Shane Beamer following the Gamecocks loss to Missouri. @WLTX | #Gamecocks pic.twitter.com/tHMEZhPPx6
— Chandler Mack (@chandlerdmack) October 22, 2023
It is getting late in the year if the Gamecocks are going to make a run to a bowl game, but there is still time for the Gamecocks. South Carolina is back in action next week against Texas A&M in what is a must-win if the Gamecocks want to go bowling.
The game against Texas A&M is in College Station, but it is the last road game of the season for the Gamecocks. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET and the game will be aired on ESPN.
The final 4 games are at home for South Carolina, so there is still a chance to become bowl eligible.
