So ST took a big hit as well

[18IsTheMan]

I knew we were losing some on ST, but didn't realize all that we'd be replacing. Per the Greenville News we'll be replacing our punter, place-kicker, kickoff specialist, holder, snapper, punt returner and kickoff returner. A lot of critical pieces there.

https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/college/usc/2025/07/22/south-carolina-football-2025-season-shane-beamer-questions/84604618007/

 

[treyno2722]

I knew we were losing some on ST, but didn't realize all that we'd be replacing. Per the Greenville News we'll be replacing our punter, place-kicker, kickoff specialist, holder, snapper, punt returner and kickoff returner. A lot of critical pieces there.

https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/sports/college/usc/2025/07/22/south-carolina-football-2025-season-shane-beamer-questions/84604618007/

Seems like all the things we take for granted.

 

[Piscis]

When all three phases of the game take big hits, it is tough to be as good as you were the year before.

 

[Gamecock Jacque]

I'm definitely looking forward to a new kicker.

 

[adcoop]

Seems like all the things we take for granted.

Anything new at the PK position will be an improvement. I don't think our head coach had confidence in our PK last season as we had more unsuccessful fake field goals than any season I can remember.

 

[Piscis]

Anything new at the PK position will be an improvement. I don't think our head coach had confidence in our PK last season as we had more unsuccessful fake field goals than any season I can remember.

Sadly, since he was the starter, that means he was the best PK on the roster. I don't recall any high profile PK signees the last few years.

Like a mechanic told me years ago about trying to upgrade some performance parts on a truck I had "sometimes, the **** you've got is better than the **** you get".

 

[18IsTheMan]

Sadly, since he was the starter, that means he was the best PK on the roster.

yes

 

[will110]

Sadly, since he was the starter, that means he was the best PK on the roster. I don't recall any high profile PK signees the last few years.

Like a mechanic told me years ago about trying to upgrade some performance parts on a truck I had "sometimes, the **** you've got is better than the **** you get".

Actually I think the staff is pretty high on redshirt freshman Mason Love. He may end up doing both punting and kicking for Carolina this fall.

Definitely a big question mark for the season though.

 

[adcoop]

Actually I think the staff is pretty high on redshirt freshman Mason Love. He may end up doing both punting and kicking for Carolina this fall.

Definitely a big question mark for the season though.

That's what I was thinking as well. Usually when you recruit a 3* kicker, he is meant to ultimately be your starting kicker. May have wanted to get him integrated and comfortable in the program before throwing him out there.

 

[KingWard]

I know where there's a good long snapper.