Michigan starting CB J.T. Floyd, two others suspended for Outback Bowl

[ktguen]

Originally Posted by talon

Some of it is grades come in substandard.
Some guys lose their focus after the season and do something stupid.
I'm sure some guys get tested at the end of the season and come up positive.
there are probably some guys who get in trouble before the end but they wait to punish them

A lot of times it's grades. The semester ends between the end of the season and the beginning of bowls. Their grades come in and if they failed some classes or their GPA isn't high enough they can't play. Or if they missed too many classes.

[bravecock524]

Originally Posted by Garnet girl

I watched Floyd during high school. I was really wanting him at Carolina. I will miss seeing him.

I went to school with him, probably didn't go to class, he would hardly ever come to class and when he did it was like 10 minutes before it was over.

[FanofCarolina1]

Originally Posted by sc455

have you already forgotten uconn?

Nope nore have I forgotten Iowa, or Mizzou.

[Cockhornleghorn]

I think we will be focused for this game.

1) Michigan is the all-time winningest program in college football;
2) Spurrier has never played Michigan;
3) This is the rubber game as we are 1-1 versus Michigan in our history.

[eklypised]

Their punter won the Big Ten punter of the year award...so thats a big lose for their special teams...

[MEL]

Originally Posted by Acockolypse Now

Either way.

It seems that the team adopts Spurrier's attitude towards the game. In the Papa John's bowl it was evident that Spurrier would rather have been hitting the links. Hell, in our last Outback he didn't seem too into the game.

When we have something to play for, however, he's been masterful at preparing a good gameplan and getting the team ready. Hopefully the achievement of back to back 11 win seasons will be enough motivation for him.

Funny you say that because I noticed that as well. SOS is a great coach which baffled me because of his seemingly lax attitude doesn't translate to a great coach. Whether a coach thinks their team has something to play for or not, he/she should get their team ready & focused and the coach should be that way as well.

[ZenUSC]

We need to try and get to the 2nd string punter

[Qatarcock]

2nd string punter against Ace Sanders.....big advantage us!!!@!!!

[ucan'tlickourcocks]

Originally Posted by sc455

have you already forgotten uconn?

yes I have thank you! and please don't remind me!

[JAYBEZ]

Whatever make the job easier.

I don't need to see Michigan's best, I just want the W and a trophy in the case.

[2four2Gamecock]

Big losses on D for them.

[gobluejeff86]

This only adds to what I see as our biggest problem, lack of depth. Hagerup will hurt the most, but losing Floyd is significant. He's by no means a shut down corner, but he's way better than anyone who will replace him.

To reply to a couple comments in this thread-I don't think we'll win, but obviously am hopeful we will. I can see a scenario where it happens (SC disinterested, several turnovers, etc.) but don't think it's likely. Either way, it's the last game for both our teams for 8 months-so I'll watch every minute no matter what.

[yazoo]

I wonder if there is any film on the backup punter. I know the ST coach likes to look at that and measure how quickly he gets the ball out. If it is z slow process, maybe we will get a chance to block one! Either way, the Gamecocks are going to bring pressure on a punt or two to see if the new MI punter panics.

[U-Dub Gamecock]

Team leadership is much stronger than in the past, I really think the guys want to win this game.... I do not expect a half-assed effort from these guys(Like Iowa or U-Conn)

[catdaddy66]

Originally Posted by U-Dub Gamecock

Team leadership is much stronger than in the past, I really think the guys want to win this game.... I do not expect a half-assed effort from these guys(Like Iowa or U-Conn)

MEL noted earlier about how the team responds to the attitude of the HBC in our bowl games. This is true, but I believe that the team plays more so to its QB's attitude. Both of the bowl disasters were of a certain QB and how they ended were a reflection of his lax preparedness. Our current #1 & 2 are the opposite so I feel we will see the proper attitude reflected team wide. Go Cocks!!

[Roosterboy]

Means our guys should def. perform, not take this game lightly, and dominate.
No excuse if they come out and lay an egg in this game.

[DiamondGamecock]

Originally Posted by Roosterboy

Means our guys should def. perform, not take this game lightly, and dominate.
No excuse if they come out and lay an egg in this game.

eeeeek I hate whenever that is said.

[ktguen]

Floyd issued an apology to Michigan fans

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/coll...n-cb-j-t-floyd

[DrCorona]

Originally Posted by gobluejeff86

This only adds to what I see as our biggest problem, lack of depth. Hagerup will hurt the most, but losing Floyd is significant. He's by no means a shut down corner, but he's way better than anyone who will replace him.

To reply to a couple comments in this thread-I don't think we'll win, but obviously am hopeful we will. I can see a scenario where it happens (SC disinterested, several turnovers, etc.) but don't think it's likely. Either way, it's the last game for both our teams for 8 months-so I'll watch every minute no matter what.

Disagree on the level of importance of missing players. Floyd is the bigger loss. We're ultra thin at CB. Agree Floyd was our best DB & his replacement has limited experience plus this kills nickel package depth.
Hagerup, while great numbers CAN BE replaced by Sophmore Matt Wile who's punted previously with solid results (41 yds per punt) & already does the pooch punting. The other guy lost is a special teams standout which could cause us problems with Sanders out there looking to bust one. What sucks is 2 of them are Seniors. So much for Senior leadership.

[DrCorona]

Originally Posted by ktguen

Floyd issued an apology to Michigan fans

http://insider.espn.go.com/blog/coll...n-cb-j-t-floyd

Kudo's for manning up......