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SOUTH CAROLINA: Steve Spurrier might have been a year premature in
predicting last season that the Gamecocks were ready to compete for an
SEC Championship. This might be the year when you look at mix of returnees
and newcomers on the roster. It should be Spurriers best team.

Spurrier said the quarterback battle is wide open among Stephen Garcia,
Chris Smelly, and Tommy Beecher, but you've got to think Garcia's ability
and versatility makes him the favorite. Had he not gotten into trouble, he
might have played last season.

The Gamecocks need a healthy Jasper Brinkley back at middle linebacker.
They were never the same after he blew out his knee last season. He's
a player this team needs.

Spurrier has been quiet so far........look out for SC this season.