
Will Muschamp talks about his first signing class at South Carolina
By Nick Cole
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Will Muschamp has been all over the South since being hired by South Carolina in December working hard to close a recruiting class in limited time.
He created quite a bit of buzz in the process, with “Spurs Up” becoming the recruiting rallying cry for the Gamecocks.
Here’s what he had to say about his first signing class:
Muschamp on signing a bunch of receivers: 'We needed to replenish there a little bit.'
— GoGamecocks (@gogamecocks) February 3, 2016
Muschamp says only 6 players they offered did not sign. Visited about 38 athletes. #Gamecocks
— Willie Smith (@willie_t_smith) February 3, 2016
Will Muschamp says that 27 different current football players hosted prospects on visits.
— Wes Mitchell (@WesMitchellGC) February 3, 2016
Muschamp: 'Rico Dowdle is a guy that I'm really excited about. He's very explosive.'
— GoGamecocks (@gogamecocks) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/dcaraviello/status/694975786453987329
Muschamp is breaking down each player without notes. It's obvious that he knows each player.
— GamecockCentral.com (@GamecockCentral) February 3, 2016
Will Muschamp leaves door open for one more signee: 'We may have another guy here tonight that we're still recruiting.'
— GoGamecocks (@gogamecocks) February 3, 2016
Muschamp: Stephon Taylor is a big get. Recruited him for 3 years…in 3 different shirts.#Gamecocks #SECrecruiting
— Tim Hill (@TimHillUFA) February 3, 2016
https://twitter.com/dcaraviello/status/694976539943911424
Muschamp says Brandon McIlwain will be fulltime Fb in the spring and will be available to baseball when not with FB. #Gamecocks
— Willie Smith (@willie_t_smith) February 3, 2016
Muschamp says redshirt decisions will not be made until second week in August. #Gamecocks
— Willie Smith (@willie_t_smith) February 3, 2016
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.