Davis injured; Maddox moves up to No. 1 RB

[morgan n' 7™]

Davis injured; Maddox moves up to No. 1 RB

University of South Carolina senior tailback Mike Davis, who is the Gamecocks' leading returning rusher, hurt his shoulder Thursday night and could be out for a week, coach Steve Spurrier said. "Mike Davis just fell on the ground in drill," Spurrier said. "Nobody touched him. So he missed the entire practice. He'll probably be out a week or so."

The 5-foot-9, 214-pound Davis rushed for 518 yards and five touchdowns last season while also catching 23 passes for 224 yards and one touchdown.

With Davis sidelined three weeks before USC's opener vs. North Carolina State, sophomore Brian Maddox of Anderson will moved up to No. 1 ahead of junior Taylor Rank and freshman Eric Baker, Spurrier said.


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http://www.greenvilleonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080808/SPORTS0102/808080318/1026

[evilpoptart]

Really enjoyed watching Maddox on that espnU reality show last year. He was always doing the voluntary workouts. Very impressive.

[Scattergun]

"Mike Davis just fell on the ground in drill," Spurrier said. "Nobody touched him.


i can see this now... thats funny as hell. he was just standing there and fell down.

[Regalcock]

Not great news.

[Mr. W]

what the hell? I swear this kind of $hit only happens to a Gamecock.

[COMPLETE 2 RICE]

He's a Senior. I think he knows the game plan by now. And he's only out a week or so. This is a great chance to let Maddox get lots of reps. Get well Mike!

[SpuR48]

"Brian Maddox of Anderson will moved up to No. 1 ahead of junior Taylor Rank and freshman Eric Baker, Spurrier said."

Spurrier doesn't even mention Bobby... what in the world.

I really hope he's trying to keep focus off B-wall so that when he comes in a game he'll blow the D away... but I have a feeling its less sneaky than that. I hope he hasn't had more off-field or academic issues!

[Spurticus]

"Brian Maddox of Anderson will moved up to No. 1 ahead of junior Taylor Rank and freshman Eric Baker, Spurrier said."

Spurrier doesn't even mention Bobby... what in the world.

I really hope he's trying to keep focus off B-wall so that when he comes in a game he'll blow the D away... but I have a feeling its less sneaky than that. I hope he hasn't had more off-field or academic issues!

I fear this one IS off the field problems . . .As in, Off The Field This Summer during volutary workouts

[The Dude]

what the hell? I swear this kind of $hit only happens to a Gamecock.

ridiculous statement of the day.

[SpuR48]

I fear this one IS off the field problems . . .As in, Off The Field This Summer during volutary workouts

Oh man, I didn't even think about voluntary workouts... that sucks for him. So much potential, but then it makes sense for the guys with the correct work ethic to get the PT.

[Spurticus]

Oh man, I didn't even think about voluntary workouts... that sucks for him. So much potential, but then it makes sense for the guys with the correct work ethic to get the PT.

I don't know it for sure, but I'm putting two and two together.
Spurrier had said in a couple of interviews this summer that we needed to get Wallace in the game and get the ball in his hands. . . He said last week that there were a handfull of guys that didn't want to get with the program this summer, and said we'll deal with them this fall when they start practice. . . . . I have heard some people say that Wallace was one of those that wasn't as consistent in his voluntary workouts as most of the rest of team. Not certain about it, but it would make sense.

[headdenz]

That makes sense cause if you look at the pictures Bobby doesnt look as beastified as he did last year.

[GoonSquad]

shame, but Davis is a senior and this is a good chance for Maddox to get more reps and prepare to help carry the load.

[sully1]

I think people who are wanting to see Bobby Wallace are going to be really disappointed.

Sophomore Maddox and freshmen Baker and Miles are ahead of Wallace already and they just stepped on campus.

[Spur's Addiction]

Hope Mike makes it back.

[USCBASEBALL1]

Wallace has no one to blame but himself ...

[LegalCock]

What about kenny miles? Guess he's not ahead of baker in spurrier's eyes.

[Gamecock Lifer]

What about kenny miles? Guess he's not ahead of baker in spurrier's eyes.


He imight be our second best back in my eyes, but he is a true Fr and not likely to see the field this year with the number of capable backs ahead of him. According to last night's reports by spurt even Rank had a great practice... I guess we can all expect Davis to be #1 and Maddux to be #2 this year. I'd love to see Miles get a shot as a true Fr, but again it is not likely. Baker has looked relly good too, so I expect he'll be our third options with Rank as #4 and miles Rs... I was really imrpessed with Wallace in the Spring, but if he was not putting in work over the summer he has effectively ended his own career here.

[superstar90]

Unfortunately you guys won't be able to attend practices anymore, but I'm pretty sure once they start getting into the actual gameplan and plays you will see that Miles has a long way to go on knowing the blocking schemes as a RB. That's what was holding Baker back in the spring, and that's what held Maddox back last season. I believe it will be in the best interest of our program to rs Miles.

Now on Wallace. Not to take up for being a slacker, but man I can understand his frustration at times. He's been here four or five years now, and really hasn't played much. Most of that had to do with the talent in front of him, and I'm sure that can get you down. Even the laziest person on our team has worked their tails off compared to what everyday people do. He could be just going through the motions for his final year of college and may be trying to enjoy the overall experience a little more. I'm just guessing. This doesn't excuse him, but it is understandable.

[shrpshtr]

i hate to hear MD is injured. i hope he gets well soon. however, i think we are in capable hands with maddox, baker, & miles if this thing lingers.

i won't even mention my honest opinion hear about the injury...

[gamecockphan]

what the hell? I swear this kind of $hit only happens to a Gamecock.

I think Gators everywhere would disagree with that statement after what happened to Ingram.

[TheWeave09]

i don't necessarily think this is a bad thing...while we all have loved hearing how much better davis is doing hes been in the system for a long time and if he doesn't know what to do only because of a week off then he's not the running back we thought he was, now know this isn't true the same can't be said for bmaddox because he is yet to really wow anybody so now its his chance to show us why he deserves this spot too

[spurmanski]

don't know it for sure, but I'm putting two and two together

How can you say that Spurt....you dint even consider the GIGGLE factor:rotfl:

[Zee]

I think Gators everywhere would disagree with that statement after what happened to Ingram.

true that

[CoverTwo]

I told you guys about Bobby Wallace..but no one wants to listen.

[sc455]

I told you guys about Bobby Wallace..but no one wants to listen.
are you sure that you were the first person to tell us? heck, i have known since LAST summer that bobby had problems. i think most of us know he has some issues but see the potential and are dissapointed.

[SNEEZ]

Davis is only out a week...then why is maddox bumped to number 1...hopefully its jsut for the week and not the season...I don't think maddox gives us the same chance as Davis, I may be wrong but there it is

[Cockholio]

I don't understand the "out for a week" statement. How does Coach know that? Was a specific injury/bruise diagnosed that he may not be sharing publicly that would make him say that, or is he just giving us a random estimate? Will he need a MRI?

[TheWeave09]

It was prolly just a guess..we're all kinda in the dark about anything related to his injury i guess we should find out within a day or two but as of now i couldn't even tell you if it was a bruised shoulder or a broken collar bone

[Zee]

i never understood all the hoopla over Bobby Wallace.

[Cockholio]

Wallace isn't being mentioned as one of the top three because he's not an every down back. He's a 'situation' back/receiver.

[SNEEZ]

It was prolly just a guess..we're all kinda in the dark about anything related to his injury i guess we should find out within a day or two but as of now i couldn't even tell you if it was a bruised shoulder or a broken collar bone


any Athletic trainer o physiologist would be able to tell that pretty quickly if they were worth a damn...broken collar bone is pretty simple to diagnose lol

[M.C.]

Hope Mike makes it back.says only a week why wouldnt he be back

[crowcutta]

i always liked bobby because of how he's built and the wiggle to his game, those short stocky make you miss backs have always been my favorite. he may never get significant action here but i still think he can produce if he gets on the field. bobby is big enough to be an every down back, or spot duty back behind mike.
its reasonable to write him off because he hasnt done much yet, but its also worth noting that he was undersized his first year, and caught up in a numbers crunch or injuries his 2nd and 3rd years. this is a make or break year for him, he can still go back and probably get another year of elgibility, but i take the non redshirt last year as the coaching staff saying this is your last chance. plus we probably want to move forward with maddox, baker, and miles if wallace doesnt show anything this year.

[TKE226]

So what did Davis do to himself that will only take a week to heel? Tweak a hammy? It was wet out there. Hopefully its not a knee or anything,.

[SNEEZ]

So what did Davis do to himself that will only take a week to heel? Tweak a hammy? It was wet out there. Hopefully its not a knee or anything,.

about 10-15 posts here say shoulder...:lol:

[GamecockGirl23]

So what did Davis do to himself that will only take a week to heel? Tweak a hammy? It was wet out there. Hopefully its not a knee or anything,.


shoulder injury

[EvilChicken]

Mike Davis has a stress fracture in his collar bone. Expect him to be out 6-8 weeks.

This is an educated guess of course.

[TheWeave09]

any Athletic trainer o physiologist would be able to tell that pretty quickly if they were worth a damn...broken collar bone is pretty simple to diagnose lol


Yeah seriously and what sucks even more is theres not much to do about it cept wait. Also thats a pretty bold guess Evil do you know something we don't? I hope to god you're wrong

[EvilChicken]

Yeah seriously and what sucks even more is theres not much to do about it cept wait. Also thats a pretty bold guess Evil do you know something we don't? I hope to god you're wrong


Whelp, I've seen it before...WITH ME! Played hs football and remember extending my arm during a play and just collapsing to the ground in pain, untouched. Went to the doctor and sure nuff, had a stress fracture in my CB. Apparently when the muscles attched to my CB flexed, it was pulling the bone apart...very painful. Arm in sling for 2 months.

[TheWeave09]

well i guess we'll just wait and see what comes of it all i just found it kinda weird how spurrier guesses he might only miss a week yet maddox is immediately bumped up to #1 spot.

[SNEEZ]

Mike Davis has a stress fracture in his collar bone. Expect him to be out 6-8 weeks.

This is an educated guess of course.


Clavicle stress fractures are extrememly rare...

Distal CSFs are better than Medial CSF (8wks to 4 months before internal fixation)

i wouldn't even venture a guess in that direction

[TKE226]

about 10-15 posts here say shoulder...:lol:


Sorry cant read 4 pages of posts while at work.

[SNEEZ]

I'm just messing with you sheesh

people...everyone, including me, needs to chill we're all anxious about football but its coming...:lol:

[Igloogigoloo]

Davis fell during a drill Thursday night. Coach Steve Spurrier says Davis will be out a week or so. He came into the season as the starter. He was the Gamecocks' second-leading rusher with 518 yards last season.
Spurrier says sophomore Brian Maddox will move up to the first team in Davis' absence.
Backing up Maddox will be junior Taylor Rank and freshman Eric Baker.

http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=8810735

To me this is just saying that Maddox will be taking the majority of the snaps in practice, not that Davis will be out so long that Maddox is now number 1 on the depth chart.

[NastyNash]

Not good to hear

[gamecockphan]

Davis fell during a drill Thursday night. Coach Steve Spurrier says Davis will be out a week or so. He came into the season as the starter. He was the Gamecocks' second-leading rusher with 518 yards last season.
Spurrier says sophomore Brian Maddox will move up to the first team in Davis' absence.
Backing up Maddox will be junior Taylor Rank and freshman Eric Baker.

http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=8810735

To me this is just saying that Maddox will be taking the majority of the snaps in practice, not that Davis will be out so long that Maddox is now number 1 on the depth chart.

This is how I interpreted it as well. Maybe it's just wishful thinking.

[TheWeave09]

Davis fell during a drill Thursday night. Coach Steve Spurrier says Davis will be out a week or so. He came into the season as the starter. He was the Gamecocks' second-leading rusher with 518 yards last season.
Spurrier says sophomore Brian Maddox will move up to the first team in Davis' absence.
Backing up Maddox will be junior Taylor Rank and freshman Eric Baker.

http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=8810735

To me this is just saying that Maddox will be taking the majority of the snaps in practice, not that Davis will be out so long that Maddox is now number 1 on the depth chart.


Yeah after reading from a few different sites it seems that sounds more accurate and doesn't sound like Davis' injury is very severe

[TKE226]

I'm just messing with you sheesh

people...everyone, including me, needs to chill we're all anxious about football but its coming...:lol:

On edge would be a good way to describe everyone...

[reddot8481]

Hopefully this will give us a chance to take a look at our speed backs Baker and Miles. Would like to see them worked into the system some. The more speed we have on the field the better.

[Regalcock]

I just want them to hold MD out until it is totally healed. I do not want him to have to play a season like Brandon Issac did his senior year. A banged up shoulder can be re aggravated easily especially at RB.

[uscsweig]

Is mike davis suspended for the first two games? either my roommate is extremely confused or i missed something...maybe i just drank it away?

[gamecockphan]

Is mike davis suspended for the first two games? either my roommate is extremely confused or i missed something...maybe i just drank it away?


UAB game only.

[uscsweig]

UAB game only.


thanks, i thought i remembered him beingin trouble for academic reasons i think, correct me if im wrong.

but how does he end up getting suspended for the UAB game?

[sc455]

yeah, i am also lost on how he is out the uab game. just get it over with at nc state and move on. maybe steve is doing what all coaches have starting doing now and just cherry picking the game he wants a player to miss. hope that isnt it.

[acrh10]

they list mark barnes as a wide receiver in the article...

[CoryBforHeismanHANH]

does spurrier have something against bobby wallace?

[donbgamecock]

does spurrier have something against bobby wallace?

NO! Bobby knows what he needs to do to get more play time, he just has to figure out if he wants to do it.

[d-rock]

what ever happened to bobby wallace?

[SNEEZ]

he's stil here....but in the dog house apparently

[crowcutta]

yeah, i am also lost on how he is out the uab game. just get it over with at nc state and move on. maybe steve is doing what all coaches have starting doing now and just cherry picking the game he wants a player to miss. hope that isnt it.
that is the case, but its something i can justify to a degree because its one game and it was a study hall or attendance issue. steve doesnt want to go into the nc state game without an experienced back and i dont either. this is old news though so i dont know if anybody wants to rehash it.

[gamecockphan]

that is the case, but its something i can justify to a degree because its one game and it was a study hall or attendance issue. steve doesnt want to go into the nc state game without an experienced back and i dont either. this is old news though so i dont know if anybody wants to rehash it.

However, if Mike is still too hurt to play....count the NC Sate game as his suspended game.

[JAYBEZ]

"Brian Maddox of Anderson will moved up to No. 1 ahead of junior Taylor Rank and freshman Eric Baker, Spurrier said."

Spurrier doesn't even mention Bobby... what in the world.

I really hope he's trying to keep focus off B-wall so that when he comes in a game he'll blow the D away... but I have a feeling its less sneaky than that. I hope he hasn't had more off-field or academic issues!

Or it could just be that he isn't that talented and has fallen on the depth chart...

[USCGlory]

nobody in this thread really mentions Taylor Rank. I think he is going to surprise us all this year!!

[SportyCock]

what ever happened to bobby wallace?

As SOS has said more than once, at the tail end of a comment on running backs, "... and Bobby Wallace is still hanging around here somewhere..."

How can you hear that from SOS and think Bobby will get any playing time anytime soon???

[SNEEZ]

Rank is solid, but nowhere near as talented as the other backs.

I hate it for him bc he's stuck it out here, and wish him well, but he just doesn't have it imho

[CoverTwo]

does spurrier have something against bobby wallace?

He isnt good enough.

[SNEEZ]

He isnt good enough.


utter BS.

He has the talent and always has, he's also been in SOS doghouse since day 1, either he has academic issues, or off the field issues

[Mr. W]

ridiculous statement of the day.
Ok so I'm the only Carolina fan that feels like we never get a break. I know players get banged up, but falling down untouched and now he's out for a bit seems more ridiculous. At least Ingram was doing one on one's
:thumbs:

[ucan'tlickourcocks]

I am so tired of the Bobby Wallace bashers in this forum......

Maybe BW is his own worst enemy, but he still is a great kid, a good running back, and deserves the Support of the Gamecock fans....

But just keep it up with the "I told you so" BS!

Bobby Wallace IS good enough to play this year, and be productive.... I will leave it there!

[doccock]

Now on Wallace. Not to take up for being a slacker, but man I can understand his frustration at times. He's been here four or five years now, and really hasn't played much. Most of that had to do with the talent in front of him, and I'm sure that can get you down. Even the laziest person on our team has worked their tails off compared to what everyday people do. He could be just going through the motions for his final year of college and may be trying to enjoy the overall experience a little more. I'm just guessing. This doesn't excuse him, but it is understandable.

I think I understand what you are saying but I truly hope that's not the case. IMHO, if that is the case maybe he should re evaluate his spot on the team, and give his scholly to someone who does want to work hard.
doc

[CoverTwo]

utter BS.

He has the talent and always has, he's also been in SOS doghouse since day 1, either he has academic issues, or off the field issues

What has he done since he has been here that says he deserves to be in the rotation?

Here are his stats:

05 - 41 rushes , 135 yards , 0 TD's
06 - 5 rushes , 107 yards , 1 TD's (a chunk of those yards came on is only TD run of the season against 3rd stringers from MTSU)
07 - Didnt play and didnt apply for a redshirt.

Sorry, but where is the "talent" or "production"?..The reason he hasnt been given a chance is because he isnt good enough..He isnt better than the backs in front of him..If he was good enough, he would be the backup to Mike Davis and not Brian Maddox.


Also, Spurrier runs his team using the saying the best players will play. He doesnt play favorites and the players that bust their butts and play hard and are the BEST usually are the ones out on the field..Clearly, Bobby isnt good enough to beat out Mike Davis or Brian Maddox for the matter to see playing time..Why should our coach play him if he isnt good enough to earn PT? I dont care what Bobby Wallace did in high school..Its cool that he was Spurrier's first "hand picked" recruit..But Spurrier was picking from the bottom of the barrel when he first came here..He needed speed in the backfield and Bobby was available so he took a chance on him..Heck, Chris Smelley has yet to live up to his 4 star Gatorade POY accolades he got in high school yet you dont see people yelling to give him a chance..The fact is, the staff has moved on and are now looking to the future with Baker and Miles..Bobby is a good guy and a good teammates..but a significant contributor in this offense, he wont be..Especially when your head coach is saying he is hanging around.