Promising Young Talent!

Having lost great receivers in recent years as Troy Williamson, Sidney Rice and Kenny McKinley, South Carolina Looks to reload its air corp with Freshman Alshon Jeffrey. The 6' 3", 230 lb. jump baller looks to be the back bone of this seasons offense. Once leaning towards Southern Cal, Jeffrey chose South Carolina with these words, "I just wanted to stay at home and represent for the home state." I'm sure Gamecock fans across the board sure are glad you did. Jeffrey resembles, in many ways, Julio Jones of Alabama. The way he can get over top of coverage is eerily similar to the bruising style of Jones, and will most likely make Jeffrey the Gamecock's biggest threat in the air. As good as Jeffrey looks to be we can not discredit the rushing game that the Gamecocks hope to put on the field. Freshmen Jarvis Giles and Sophomore Brian Maddox hope to burst onto the scene with their bruising and slashing style of running. Not one to make people wait, Maddox put on a clinic in recent practices making quick work of All SEC Safety Darian Stewart. Don't look for this to be common practice by Stewart. He's been known to blast people as well. Overall, this year's Gamecock squad is young and very talented. While they have plenty to learn, I have no doubt their curve will be minimal. Look for Quarterback Stephen Garcia to lead this young bunch to the top tier of SEC competition in 2009.

(#1 Alshon Jeffrey in red)

All America Under Armour Football Game at the Florida Citrus Bowl on January 4, 2009 in Orlanda, Florida.

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