What's happening in SC is that the son of a great coach is becoming a great coach himself and he's building one heck of a program. SC beat our butts and then they beat Clemson's butts. TWO top 10 wins is NOT BAD. Respect to Shane Beamer and SC
As a South Carolina fan I love what Shane Beamer is doing!! Not thrilled on what college foot ball has became with the portal but trust what Shane is doing
@@marcuscameron800 Aww someone’s a little butt hurt this morning. “They won by a point” fact is we beat y’all on y’all’s turf. That’s it. Oh & Have fun in The Shane Beamer who’s your daddy bowl against Tennessee, I’m sure you’ll get another ass whipping there as well. 🤙🏻
@@marcuscameron800 well……………..was a win for SC?????? That’s what I thought! W in the win column for SC, L in the loss column for…..who was it oh yes that once good team Clemson. You’re excused now you can GTFOH
Man, how could you not love Coach Beamer?! I absolutely love seeing him build up USC. We need a strong eastern division. And recently, I love what’s happening. Go Gators
The columnist Beamer was attacking there is Gene Sapakoff of the Charleston Post and Courier. Sapakoff wrote a column heavily criticizing the Loggains hire. After Beamer asked if anyone knew that Loggains turned down an OC job at another SEC school last year (it was Kentucky), Sapakoff--instead of calling around asking other journalists or contacts who that school was--Tweeted out if anyone knew what the school was. Beamer was mad because he felt the media criticizing the hire were lazy and made snap judgments. When Sapakoff Tweeted out asking who the other SEC school was, he proved Beamer's point.
As a die hard Gamecock, I love what he said. Our entire football history is nothing but torment and let-downs. We need someone that addresses criticism and reassures us they’ve got us on the right path and that’s exactly what he did. Now we’re having our best signing day since 2007. Beamer Ball to the moon
Imo, Beamer is 100% in the right. There's no accountability in the media these days, and they're crapping on his guy. He's right to defend him. Also, when coaches, or really anyone, criticize the media, the only people I tend to see complain is others in the media because they want to be untouchable. Free speech means if you're gonna be an ass, you're probably gonna get called an ass. An honest coach that protects his people is a massive W.
Gene Sapakof is a diehard clemson writer for the post and courier in charleston and is a notorious carolina hater. He has tried to critique beamer every step of the way.
I disagree. Media is just as accountable as everybody else. Like beamer said, the media has just as much of an effect on recruiting as the program. Ergo, they are a part of the process, ergo, they are subject to scrutiny by the Athletic staff of USC. Period. Beamer is a new age of coach. And change is hard. Saddle up, it's a long road to the top.
Well when that same journalist the next day crowd sourced asking twitter for info about Loggains turning down an SEC OC position last year he made Shane's point for him. Lazy journalism deserves to be called out, every single time.
Shane Beamer just showed hes willing to fight for his people. Thats going to make his business relationships much easier within football circles. Could it backfire? Sure. But its easier to answer for going to bat for his guys than it is to defend letting them be ridiculed by the press.
Beamer had every right to say what he said and honestly should have went harder. Genes article was atrociously offensive calling a million a year the price of mediocrity. Doubt you read that article before your rant on how Beamer is going about this the wrong way. There’s a reason Shane’s in a position of power and you’re paper popping. Let the man handle his business the way he does.
Josh, I really enjoy your work and I'd say generally you're not wrong here. But I think what this gets down to is Shane recognizing the need to control the narrative of his program, at least as much as he can. Shane alluded to this later in the presser when he was asked about college coaches vs. pro coaches and he said pro coaches get to coach 100% of the time, and college coaches are recruiting 90% of the time and coaching 10%. In the college game it's all about recruiting, all the time. He knows that and he knows all of the negative reaction to Loggains - from media and some knucklehead fans too - hurts recruiting and perception. I think he took a calculated risk and did what he felt like he had to do, and I'd say he wasn't wrong either. Of course he's going to bet on himself and his new hire. If he wasn't willing to do that then Loggains clearly isn't the right guy.
Exactly this. If I could upvote twice I would. Exactly what I thought. Lots of negativity and bad reactions were happening all around the program and media over Loggains, and Coach Beamer stepped in and silenced them. Perfect move.
Journalism is so out of control in this country now and so unprofessional. Sports or not, these uneducated story slingers need to be called out on the garbage they push because they are too lazy to do their own research. Why does Shane Beamer have to take that? Because he makes millions? Come on.
You just have to understand that Shane Beamer is the kind of guy that puts it all out there for everyone to see. If he's pissed it's going to show. I think his transparency is one of his greatest strengths. What do all the recruits and their parents say when they commit to South Carolina? They talk about how they love Beamer's honesty and how "real" he is. If someone does indeed throw this back in his face down the line then he's man enough to take it and admit he made a mistake. This Gamecock really likes him as a person and as a coach. LET'S GO COCKS.
THOSE articles can and do affect recruiting, as well as may influence current players who may be thinking 'portal'. South Carolina is still in play for multiple offensive players. So, to me, Shane Beamer had no choice with the first National Signing Day approaching, but to call the writers to task and show uncommitted recruits why he chose who he chose and his vision for the program. Remember that some of those same writers didn't like the Beamer hire to begin with, because he had no HC experience. Maybe, some are just doubling down, with "See, I told you."
This isn't a good take by Josh. Let's pretend Beamer did exactly as Josh suggested and ignored the media. It would not matter at all. The press in SC have been anti-SC for a long time. They were just as critical against HBC when he was there. Its just what they do. The State is perhaps the worst when it comes to bias. They have been outright vicious towards SC historically speaking. I'm glad Beamer took a stand and put the harpies in their place.
Sorry Josh but your "meemaw" wasn't the head coach of an sec football team. It is his business what the public perception of his team is. He's away from his family sleeping 4 hrs a night every single day of the year recruiting and coaching to build a winner out of a loser. He has to control the narrative, especially for recruiting and the information that his recruits are hearing.
Think the action is being misread completely. This had nothing to do about Shane defending himself of the hire. This had everything to do with Shane protecting his people. He saw the media was talking negative about one of his new coaches, and he defends him. Can't fault him for that. To be honest, more bosses should do that.
It seems the so called fans news media social media, don't want Beamer and his football team to succeed. Beamer do what is best for your team and coaches don't explain yourself or defend your coaches against idiots. Answer the questions you want to answer and no comment the ones you dont. Been a gamecock fan since I was 5 years old, now 63. True fan not one these that jump on when things are good, and jump off when things are bad. Beamer build your team and the coaches you need to hire. Do your talking on the field and screw the rest of the idiots sitting on their couches or in their offices who think they are coaches and think they know what is best for the program. Only true gamecock fans appreciate Beamer and his staff.
Well said David! I went to my first gamecocks game when I was 3, 3 generations of family have gone to USC, I dont get to be a fan of any other school now, and what we get is what we get. Go Cocks!
I can see more and more coaches starting to address reporters in this manner. Coaches are sick of these “reporters” who are trying to make a name for themselves at the expense of these coaches.
A few observations: much of criticism leveled at this hire is based on Loggains' relative lack of success in the NFL. By that same/limited metric both Spurrier and Saban would have been unacceptable choices for SEC schools. Beamer's blast at the local media seems less a case of thin skin than attempt to let his new coach know that he has his back. (It's hard to believe that the nonstop criticism of Satterfield had nothing to do with his recent jump to Nebraska.) Finally, having recently moved to SC from the Bay Area I am surprised by the level of negative reporting on South Carolina men's sports. While it could never be said that the Bay Area sportswriters were "homers" they were far more even in their reporting that what I've seen here. I suspect it has a lot to do with the relative quality of the journalists rather than a superior quality of Bay Area sports teams.
The issue is the uproar on social media influenced the board of trustees who told the AD woooah slow this down we don't know about this hire. Forcing the AD to tell Shane to think on it a little longer. He didn't like that. Stuck to the guy he wanted. He needed to address these people.
Gene Sapakoof from the Charleston Post and Currier Is The One That Was Meant For… Coach Even Called Him Out On His “Opinionated” Story-Not worthy of being called an Article!!! Get Em Coach Beamer!!! Spurs Up!!!👍👍👍
Sometimes I wish sc didn't have such a good radio station like 107.5. You listen to Clemson radio station and it's not very good to say the least but that gives less exposure to players of criticism. I mean every dam Monday after a loss there's some segment they do that's completely for fans erring their grievances. I know it's good entertainment but idk how good it is for the players and staff to hear that broadcast over a very big radiostation. I listen everyday but whether it helps the team or the perception of the team is highly debatable imo. It's not the nfl
I dont disagree with the story so much as I think knowing how the local media that covers SC has been for decades, Gene Sapakoff being one of the worst offenders (currently). I don’t mind a reporter/writer making an opinion piece giving their takes, but negativity is baked into a lot of the traditional media around Columbia.
Shane is so perfect for South Carolina, he doesn't make too much noise, but he makes enough noise for the attention that is needed to coach at South Carolina. When it's all said and done, he may finish as the best coach's son in the history of college football. You can't be average to coach here and being from here he understands that.
I agree with the sentiment 100%. But I think the context is key. Beamers dealing with a hire, transfer portal, bowl game and negotiating his next deal. When you’re getting hit on all sides from the media on how your handling these things, I think the least of his worries is saying hey this guy who chose to come here is qualified. This keeps the heat off your hires and let’s the media know who you talk to about issues with the team.
As i See it… Coach Beamer was left with No Choice… Just like you and i would have done Josh… We’d have taken up for Our Fellow Coach!!! And the Media would have something to get us back on later 🤣🤣🤣 Spurs Up!!!👍👍👍
No. You are just wrong. The media and the gloom and doom need to be addressed by the coach. It’s sickening when media personalities, who never played at that level, if at all, constantly bash those who are playing/ coaching. The vitriol directed at these kids is absolutely unprofessional and the old guys behind the computer need to be called out about it.
I think he's also annoyed at Gamecock fans on top of the media. As an alum I know that fans of this program can be the most negative people I've ever seen who have extreme expectations for a place that has not even come close to earning that sort of expectation. We just need to enjoy the ride of having a decent HC for once who happened to beat a top 10 program in back to back weeks including Clemson in their house. He's proven us wrong every step of the way so far so the leash is longer.
Screw that some of these guys need to be put in their place. Nobody questions Belichick or Saban when they call these guys out. I know they are on a different level but shit the truth is still the truth. Good for him…. Screw him!!
Shane may not be a made man... yet. I have a pretty good feeling its coming down the road. I am SO happy he came home to SC - it is gonna be a really fun ride ! And as he has said many times - we are just getting started. GO COCKS ! I believe !
It’s been my observation that nobody has thinner skin than most media types. Sportswriters depend on coaches, I don’t think coaches need sportswriters.
While I agree with you, gamecock Twitter seemed like they were gonna burn down Columbia after the rumors of this hire...we're very passionate but also very irrational
From a Gamecock at birth even though rest of family were Clemson folks…Coach Beamer, your first two years have brought a big smile to this old Gamecock. I support you and any decision you make. It makes me happy to hear Todd and Tommy get excited again on the radio. Long live Beamer Ball! Spurs Up! By the way, I’m a long time Gamecock Club member, thru good and bad always faithful…
Gonna have to disagree a little. I love this from Shane. He has to worry about recruiting, losing guys to the portal, and getting guys in from the portal. If he has to get on the yokels from the State newspaper a little bit so the prevailing story isn’t just he made a bad OC choice, then that’s what he has to do. Local Columbia media are notorious haters, they even got on Spurrier in the middle of three 11 win seasons.
I think this is less about thin skin and more about setting the tone. The Carolina fan base (I among them) are used to criticizing the program because there has been so much to complain about for years and years. We are used to poor decisions and bad hires hindering a school that can and should be competitive. Beamer came in and has the program going in the right direction at Mach 3.2. People are still conditioned to think we will slip at any moment. We know the fan base got to Marshawn Loyd this season, Marshawn spoke about his frustration several times this year. I bet it played a roll in a kid leaving and Beamer is using this as an opportunity to break us of some old habits. It's a high risk move but one I respect.
Saying this as a Clemson fan... but the media (and some of the Carolina fanbase) better be careful with Beamer. Like Josh said, Beamer sometimes doesn't like to be called out, even though his two years there have been quite good. All season people wanted Satterfield gone, the Gamecocks beat Tennessee and Clemson back to back, suddenly they beg he stay. Shane makes a hire to replace him, nobody is happy with it. Remember when Spurrier had this team the best it's ever been but the media didn't like him? It could be the same thing happening again down the road. We will see. And GG to Carolina this year. They beat us fair and square.
It's easy to criticize a coach as a fan. We are never satisfied unless we are sitting on the National Championship & then we expect all the repeats. There are a few comments I made about Kirby Smart that didn't age well. I wish I had never made some of them. I always agree with your MeMaw. She knows her stuff.
I think the whole thing was that Shane said he had a bunch of big names that were interested. People generally assumed big names in college football. So when rumors were going around about someone who has never coached a college snap there was obviously some unrest. I think he can be a good hire; he definitely seems to have more football IQ than Satterfield did. But with the only thing people have to go off of is the stats in the NFL (being fairly bad), obviously, people won't be super happy until he proves that he can be successful
I'm assuming that the "coordinator job in the SEC" that he's referring to is the Kentucky OC job. Loggains was considered, but I don't think he was a finalist. Pretty sure Stoops was dead set on hiring someone out of the McVay/Shanahan tree
At first I was sad to see Loggains leave the hogs and take Trey Knox with him, but it looks like the hogs got a slam dunk hire for a replacement. So here is to both programs hopefully benefiting from the events.
I have to go against every fiber of my being here and stick up for my fellow Shane here. I not only respect him for doing this, I also encourage him to do more of this. Just for that I hope the cocks go undefeated in the regular season next year.
I disagree that Sean Beamer can't be wrong. Yes he can. He's under contract. He's been paid and stands to get paid a lot more. He can go take another job anytime he wants. And if Loggains doesn't work out, he is arguing that failure doesn't mean someone isn't a good coach. If Sean really believes that, what does he care if we have a disappointing year next year? It's no sweat off his back. It doesn't "define" him. It's the fans that have been waiting for this team to break through to be worthy of their incredible support and the huge finical investment put into the facilities for the Student Athletes, that will have to suffer like they are ground hog day, year after year.
Shane Beamer is definitely wrong on this issue. Notice how he only stated that we hired a guy that interviewed at multiple places. In translation South Carolina was the only one who didn't decide he wasn't the right guy. Dude literally has been voted worst OC in the NFL TWICE. Also Beamer stated all these other coaches I talked to said he was a nice guy notice how he didn't mention whether or not they said he was actually a good coach.
Did you not understand Anything Coach Beamer Said 🤣🤣🤣 Coach Beamer is telling the Post and Currier “Reporter-Gene” that he doesn’t appreciate his Negativity Towards The SC Program!!! That’s what i Got Outta That Anyways! 👍👍👍 Coach Beamer just says that Coach Loggains was “called” about 4 jobs and i believe had turned one Job Down. Where’d you get that he was voted as the worst oc in the NFL? Who does that? News Reporters? 🤔🤔🤔The Good Guy is Exactly What Coach Beamer Is Looking For… Mostly For Recruiting Purposes- His OC abilities and play scheming skills are a Plus! Coach Beamer is Building… Culture Culture and more Culture!!! Coach Dowell Fits!!!👍 So it’s only natural that he would take up for His OC!!! Spurs Up👍👍👍
I agree with you, Josh. The media will become more antagonistic now that he's pushed back against them. Never make it us vs them....that will haunt you down the road. It's a lose-lose situation.
Dowell Loggains was garbage in the NFL. "Not as successful as he wanted" Bro he lead offenses that ranked LAST. I love Beamer as a Gamecock fan, I appreciate all he's done. But dude having to come up and defend the hire immediately is an issue. That means you shouldn't have made the hire. No matter how the guy turns out. It ain't just the media. The fanbase is like wtf are you doing? Like it feels like Beamer hired a guy he wanted as opposed to a qualified coordinator. The guy was an OC for 4 NFL teams. It's not like he had one crack at it and failed. He had SUSTAINED failure. Like the entire fanbase is screaming to hire someone else. They screamed to get rid of the last guy cause he was inconsistent. Beamer is a great coach and recruiter. He galvanizes men. But he's also stubborn to a fault. Loggains was the OC for the Adam Gase Dolphins and Jets. Some of the worse offenses I've ever seen. Like he ruined two franchise QBs. No one not even Beamer can convince me this hire makes sense. We have to win the SEC and the National title for this man to change his reputation. Literally he has to move mountains.
I kinda sorta agree with your point but college football and NFL are almost like two different sports. Remember Nick Saban was average at best while head coach of the Dolphins. Also you remember Joe Brady? Offensive coordinator of arguably the most explosive offense in college football history? The Panthers thought they got a homerun hire but that didn't go too well. Dowell Loggains technically has not failed at the college level so there's no evidence to show he will just because he was unsuccessful in the NFL.
This dude seriously comes off as very insecure. He has rabbit ears. SC fans are ok with it because he just beat UT and Clemson out of nowhere after it looked like he was gonna have another terrible year. I guess a blind squirrel finds a nut. But had he not got those two wins and was acting like this, SC fans would be saying the same. Winning cures all...but he better win at a high level if he's gonna act like this.
This guy could be a good coach or a flake. Doesn't matter if he fails, his daddy's name got him the job and he is set for life financially. NO ONE would have hired this guy to be an SEC head coach, based on his resume, if his Dad wasn't Frank Beamer.
Probably a case of unrealistic expectations. Its South Carolina. You're not Alabama or Ohio State and probably never will be. He's about as good as you're gonna get so I'd treat him a little better if I were the media.
What's happening in SC is that the son of a great coach is becoming a great coach himself and he's building one heck of a program. SC beat our butts and then they beat Clemson's butts. TWO top 10 wins is NOT BAD. Respect to Shane Beamer and SC
As a South Carolina fan I love what Shane Beamer is doing!! Not thrilled on what college foot ball has became with the portal but trust what Shane is doing
Thank you sir from a gamecock it’s much appreciated! Your program is going places as well!
They didn’t beat Clemson’s butt they won by a point gtfoh
@@marcuscameron800 Aww someone’s a little butt hurt this morning. “They won by a point” fact is we beat y’all on y’all’s turf. That’s it. Oh & Have fun in The Shane Beamer who’s your daddy bowl against Tennessee, I’m sure you’ll get another ass whipping there as well. 🤙🏻
@@marcuscameron800 well……………..was a win for SC?????? That’s what I thought! W in the win column for SC, L in the loss column for…..who was it oh yes that once good team Clemson. You’re excused now you can GTFOH
Man, how could you not love Coach Beamer?! I absolutely love seeing him build up USC. We need a strong eastern division. And recently, I love what’s happening.
Go Gators
I disagree with this take. yall media gotta learn to take accountability.
The columnist Beamer was attacking there is Gene Sapakoff of the Charleston Post and Courier. Sapakoff wrote a column heavily criticizing the Loggains hire. After Beamer asked if anyone knew that Loggains turned down an OC job at another SEC school last year (it was Kentucky), Sapakoff--instead of calling around asking other journalists or contacts who that school was--Tweeted out if anyone knew what the school was.
Beamer was mad because he felt the media criticizing the hire were lazy and made snap judgments. When Sapakoff Tweeted out asking who the other SEC school was, he proved Beamer's point.
As a die hard Gamecock, I love what he said. Our entire football history is nothing but torment and let-downs. We need someone that addresses criticism and reassures us they’ve got us on the right path and that’s exactly what he did. Now we’re having our best signing day since 2007. Beamer Ball to the moon
Not that I disagree, but however, as an FYI.. to top off this piece GENE is the Clemson beat writer for the Post & Courier in Charleston SC.
Imo, Beamer is 100% in the right. There's no accountability in the media these days, and they're crapping on his guy. He's right to defend him.
Also, when coaches, or really anyone, criticize the media, the only people I tend to see complain is others in the media because they want to be untouchable. Free speech means if you're gonna be an ass, you're probably gonna get called an ass. An honest coach that protects his people is a massive W.
Gene Sapakof is a diehard clemson writer for the post and courier in charleston and is a notorious carolina hater. He has tried to critique beamer every step of the way.
I disagree. Media is just as accountable as everybody else. Like beamer said, the media has just as much of an effect on recruiting as the program. Ergo, they are a part of the process, ergo, they are subject to scrutiny by the Athletic staff of USC. Period. Beamer is a new age of coach. And change is hard. Saddle up, it's a long road to the top.
Well when that same journalist the next day crowd sourced asking twitter for info about Loggains turning down an SEC OC position last year he made Shane's point for him. Lazy journalism deserves to be called out, every single time.
Beamer made the right call on that one….he’s a coach who plays for the win….not avoid a loss…
Shane Beamer just showed hes willing to fight for his people. Thats going to make his business relationships much easier within football circles. Could it backfire? Sure. But its easier to answer for going to bat for his guys than it is to defend letting them be ridiculed by the press.
Beamer had every right to say what he said and honestly should have went harder. Genes article was atrociously offensive calling a million a year the price of mediocrity. Doubt you read that article before your rant on how Beamer is going about this the wrong way. There’s a reason Shane’s in a position of power and you’re paper popping. Let the man handle his business the way he does.
the lack of accountability n the media is a crime.
Same thing in the political media like CNN and MSNBC.
Shane Beamer is a class act and knows his stuff. Just adore him!
Josh, I really enjoy your work and I'd say generally you're not wrong here. But I think what this gets down to is Shane recognizing the need to control the narrative of his program, at least as much as he can. Shane alluded to this later in the presser when he was asked about college coaches vs. pro coaches and he said pro coaches get to coach 100% of the time, and college coaches are recruiting 90% of the time and coaching 10%. In the college game it's all about recruiting, all the time. He knows that and he knows all of the negative reaction to Loggains - from media and some knucklehead fans too - hurts recruiting and perception. I think he took a calculated risk and did what he felt like he had to do, and I'd say he wasn't wrong either. Of course he's going to bet on himself and his new hire. If he wasn't willing to do that then Loggains clearly isn't the right guy.
Exactly this. If I could upvote twice I would. Exactly what I thought. Lots of negativity and bad reactions were happening all around the program and media over Loggains, and Coach Beamer stepped in and silenced them. Perfect move.
Journalism is so out of control in this country now and so unprofessional. Sports or not, these uneducated story slingers need to be called out on the garbage they push because they are too lazy to do their own research. Why does Shane Beamer have to take that? Because he makes millions? Come on.
You just have to understand that Shane Beamer is the kind of guy that puts it all out there for everyone to see. If he's pissed it's going to show. I think his transparency is one of his greatest strengths. What do all the recruits and their parents say when they commit to South Carolina? They talk about how they love Beamer's honesty and how "real" he is. If someone does indeed throw this back in his face down the line then he's man enough to take it and admit he made a mistake. This Gamecock really likes him as a person and as a coach. LET'S GO COCKS.
Couldn’t have said it better!!! Go gamecocks!
Beamer is direct and to the point. More people should be like that. No BS
Dabo is the same way lol. Before long no one in the media will like to talk to anyone from the state of SC.
THOSE articles can and do affect recruiting, as well as may influence current players who may be thinking 'portal'. South Carolina is still in play for multiple offensive players. So, to me, Shane Beamer had no choice with the first National Signing Day approaching, but to call the writers to task and show uncommitted recruits why he chose who he chose and his vision for the program. Remember that some of those same writers didn't like the Beamer hire to begin with, because he had no HC experience. Maybe, some are just doubling down, with "See, I told you."
O wow , coach Beamer just won me over.
This isn't a good take by Josh. Let's pretend Beamer did exactly as Josh suggested and ignored the media. It would not matter at all. The press in SC have been anti-SC for a long time. They were just as critical against HBC when he was there. Its just what they do. The State is perhaps the worst when it comes to bias. They have been outright vicious towards SC historically speaking. I'm glad Beamer took a stand and put the harpies in their place.
Sorry Josh but your "meemaw" wasn't the head coach of an sec football team. It is his business what the public perception of his team is. He's away from his family sleeping 4 hrs a night every single day of the year recruiting and coaching to build a winner out of a loser. He has to control the narrative, especially for recruiting and the information that his recruits are hearing.
It isn't a "WOW!" hire. If it works out - GREAT! If not, "we" told you so!
Think the action is being misread completely.
This had nothing to do about Shane defending himself of the hire. This had everything to do with Shane protecting his people. He saw the media was talking negative about one of his new coaches, and he defends him. Can't fault him for that. To be honest, more bosses should do that.
I think it was more about being a leader and defending his guy, environment and culture.
It seems the so called fans news media social media, don't want Beamer and his football team to succeed. Beamer do what is best for your team and coaches don't explain yourself or defend your coaches against idiots. Answer the questions you want to answer and no comment the ones you dont. Been a gamecock fan since I was 5 years old, now 63. True fan not one these that jump on when things are good, and jump off when things are bad. Beamer build your team and the coaches you need to hire. Do your talking on the field and screw the rest of the idiots sitting on their couches or in their offices who think they are coaches and think they know what is best for the program. Only true gamecock fans appreciate Beamer and his staff.
Well said David! I went to my first gamecocks game when I was 3, 3 generations of family have gone to USC, I dont get to be a fan of any other school now, and what we get is what we get. Go Cocks!
Beamer is the man.
It's
Dowell Log-gains
I can see more and more coaches starting to address reporters in this manner. Coaches are sick of these “reporters” who are trying to make a name for themselves at the expense of these coaches.
Shane beamer is a man. He's 40.
A few observations: much of criticism leveled at this hire is based on Loggains' relative lack of success in the NFL. By that same/limited metric both Spurrier and Saban would have been unacceptable choices for SEC schools. Beamer's blast at the local media seems less a case of thin skin than attempt to let his new coach know that he has his back. (It's hard to believe that the nonstop criticism of Satterfield had nothing to do with his recent jump to Nebraska.) Finally, having recently moved to SC from the Bay Area I am surprised by the level of negative reporting on South Carolina men's sports. While it could never be said that the Bay Area sportswriters were "homers" they were far more even in their reporting that what I've seen here. I suspect it has a lot to do with the relative quality of the journalists rather than a superior quality of Bay Area sports teams.
A Big Reason for This has to Do with The Particular Reporter Coach Beamer Called Out!!!
“Gene”
Spurs Up 👍👍👍
The issue is the uproar on social media influenced the board of trustees who told the AD woooah slow this down we don't know about this hire. Forcing the AD to tell Shane to think on it a little longer. He didn't like that. Stuck to the guy he wanted. He needed to address these people.
Gene Sapakoof from the Charleston Post and Currier Is The One That Was Meant For…
Coach Even Called Him Out On His “Opinionated” Story-Not worthy of being called an Article!!!
Get Em Coach Beamer!!!
Spurs Up!!!👍👍👍
Sometimes, your boss needs to stand up for you. Just right thing to do!
And don't call me Shirley
I stand behind Coach Beamer. He’s building HIS team HIS way. The media in South Carolina has NEVER been behind the Gamecocks. Let the man do his job.
I'm a Michigan fan but I really like Coach Beamer. He has the potential to be a great coach
I like this guy
The context of the press and their relationship with the Gamecocks in Columbia has ALWAYS been hostile. That's the context of this.
Sometimes I wish sc didn't have such a good radio station like 107.5. You listen to Clemson radio station and it's not very good to say the least but that gives less exposure to players of criticism. I mean every dam Monday after a loss there's some segment they do that's completely for fans erring their grievances. I know it's good entertainment but idk how good it is for the players and staff to hear that broadcast over a very big radiostation. I listen everyday but whether it helps the team or the perception of the team is highly debatable imo. It's not the nfl
Go Gamecocks!
His players and staff know he has their backs. It goes a long way.
that being said. He's right
Gene Sapakoff is the Brian Stelter of lowcountry sports news. Wants to make himself more important than the story.
Michael Scott reference.
Epic.
Kirby Smart is not a made man yet, but God willing, he will be in about 3 weeks.
I dont disagree with the story so much as I think knowing how the local media that covers SC has been for decades, Gene Sapakoff being one of the worst offenders (currently). I don’t mind a reporter/writer making an opinion piece giving their takes, but negativity is baked into a lot of the traditional media around Columbia.
Shane is so perfect for South Carolina, he doesn't make too much noise, but he makes enough noise for the attention that is needed to coach at South Carolina. When it's all said and done, he may finish as the best coach's son in the history of college football. You can't be average to coach here and being from here he understands that.
I agree with the sentiment 100%. But I think the context is key. Beamers dealing with a hire, transfer portal, bowl game and negotiating his next deal.
When you’re getting hit on all sides from the media on how your handling these things, I think the least of his worries is saying hey this guy who chose to come here is qualified. This keeps the heat off your hires and let’s the media know who you talk to about issues with the team.
As i See it…
Coach Beamer was left with No Choice…
Just like you and i would have done Josh…
We’d have taken up for Our Fellow Coach!!!
And the Media would have something to get us back on later 🤣🤣🤣
Spurs Up!!!👍👍👍
I love it. It's not always pretty but these last 2 years have been fun
I love spicy Beamer.
Dowell Loggains became an NFL QB Coach at 30, and was an NFL OC from 2012 - 20, all before turning 40. There's criticism of this hire?
Everything will come right on the day.
Beamer dropping bombs
He is calling out Gene Sapakoff. Dude has always been a douche at Post and Courier.
No. You are just wrong. The media and the gloom and doom need to be addressed by the coach. It’s sickening when media personalities, who never played at that level, if at all, constantly bash those who are playing/ coaching. The vitriol directed at these kids is absolutely unprofessional and the old guys behind the computer need to be called out about it.
I think he's also annoyed at Gamecock fans on top of the media. As an alum I know that fans of this program can be the most negative people I've ever seen who have extreme expectations for a place that has not even come close to earning that sort of expectation. We just need to enjoy the ride of having a decent HC for once who happened to beat a top 10 program in back to back weeks including Clemson in their house. He's proven us wrong every step of the way so far so the leash is longer.
Screw that some of these guys need to be put in their place. Nobody questions Belichick or Saban when they call these guys out. I know they are on a different level but shit the truth is still the truth. Good for him…. Screw him!!
Shane may not be a made man... yet. I have a pretty good feeling its coming down the road. I am SO happy he came home to SC - it is gonna be a really fun ride ! And as he has said many times - we are just getting started. GO COCKS ! I believe !
Clemson fan here, Beams has my respect. Let him work. He's doing a good job.
They beat the bricks off y'all.
It’s been my observation that nobody has thinner skin than most media types. Sportswriters depend on coaches, I don’t think coaches need sportswriters.
While I agree with you, gamecock Twitter seemed like they were gonna burn down Columbia after the rumors of this hire...we're very passionate but also very irrational
Would rather have beamer than dabbo at this point in time. Dabo is going insane.
From a Gamecock at birth even though rest of family were Clemson folks…Coach Beamer, your first two years have brought a big smile to this old Gamecock. I support you and any decision you make. It makes me happy to hear Todd and Tommy get excited again on the radio.
Long live Beamer Ball! Spurs Up!
By the way, I’m a long time Gamecock Club member, thru good and bad always faithful…
What did these reporters say that wasn't the truth? He doesn't want to get on the Bad side Of the Post & Courires Gene Spakaoff ?
Do you not think, Smart is a made man? Just honestly asking....
Gonna have to disagree a little. I love this from Shane. He has to worry about recruiting, losing guys to the portal, and getting guys in from the portal. If he has to get on the yokels from the State newspaper a little bit so the prevailing story isn’t just he made a bad OC choice, then that’s what he has to do. Local Columbia media are notorious haters, they even got on Spurrier in the middle of three 11 win seasons.
TGIFy.....Thank goodness I found ...you. I thoroughly agree with your message and the delivery style.
I think this is less about thin skin and more about setting the tone. The Carolina fan base (I among them) are used to criticizing the program because there has been so much to complain about for years and years. We are used to poor decisions and bad hires hindering a school that can and should be competitive. Beamer came in and has the program going in the right direction at Mach 3.2. People are still conditioned to think we will slip at any moment. We know the fan base got to Marshawn Loyd this season, Marshawn spoke about his frustration several times this year. I bet it played a roll in a kid leaving and Beamer is using this as an opportunity to break us of some old habits. It's a high risk move but one I respect.
Saying this as a Clemson fan... but the media (and some of the Carolina fanbase) better be careful with Beamer. Like Josh said, Beamer sometimes doesn't like to be called out, even though his two years there have been quite good. All season people wanted Satterfield gone, the Gamecocks beat Tennessee and Clemson back to back, suddenly they beg he stay. Shane makes a hire to replace him, nobody is happy with it. Remember when Spurrier had this team the best it's ever been but the media didn't like him? It could be the same thing happening again down the road. We will see. And GG to Carolina this year. They beat us fair and square.
PROUD of coach beamers passion regardless. GO COCKS!!!! 🤙🏻
It's easy to criticize a coach as a fan. We are never satisfied unless we are sitting on the National Championship & then we expect all the repeats. There are a few comments I made about Kirby Smart that didn't age well. I wish I had never made some of them. I always agree with your MeMaw. She knows her stuff.
Love this stuff. Beamer has a point. Did the writers do any research before they wrote stories? Seems that they didn't.
I think the whole thing was that Shane said he had a bunch of big names that were interested. People generally assumed big names in college football. So when rumors were going around about someone who has never coached a college snap there was obviously some unrest. I think he can be a good hire; he definitely seems to have more football IQ than Satterfield did. But with the only thing people have to go off of is the stats in the NFL (being fairly bad), obviously, people won't be super happy until he proves that he can be successful
100% spot on
Nicely done head coach. I do understand making enemies of the local Media isn't along term good idea. Still nice passion
Let’s Go Beamer Ball
Gamecocks by 100
Don't call me Shirley.
good one
"Make what they say about you none of your business." Meemaw Pate
Shane Beamer went CM Punk in that interview!!
CM Punk is a straight up loser.
Program is on the rise. Hope this is a good OC hire
Looks like his Daddy
I'm assuming that the "coordinator job in the SEC" that he's referring to is the Kentucky OC job. Loggains was considered, but I don't think he was a finalist. Pretty sure Stoops was dead set on hiring someone out of the McVay/Shanahan tree
Even though I was critical of the Florida game, I still say the university finally got it right when they hired him
At first I was sad to see Loggains leave the hogs and take Trey Knox with him, but it looks like the hogs got a slam dunk hire for a replacement. So here is to both programs hopefully benefiting from the events.
Go Cocks and Woo Pig!
“Everybody who is cool is a Washington fan” - Josh Pate
He hires Marcus Satterfield, & that went so well that why would anyone be hesitant about his next hire????
I have to go against every fiber of my being here and stick up for my fellow Shane here. I not only respect him for doing this, I also encourage him to do more of this. Just for that I hope the cocks go undefeated in the regular season next year.
Dabo and Shane pay too much attention to the media. Unless their just flat out wrong, ignore them!
Nope. There's only a handful of people paying attention to SC...
Ok, Tater.
He is Butch Jones 2.0 - can’t stand the criticism
I disagree that Sean Beamer can't be wrong. Yes he can. He's under contract. He's been paid and stands to get paid a lot more. He can go take another job anytime he wants. And if Loggains doesn't work out, he is arguing that failure doesn't mean someone isn't a good coach. If Sean really believes that, what does he care if we have a disappointing year next year? It's no sweat off his back. It doesn't "define" him. It's the fans that have been waiting for this team to break through to be worthy of their incredible support and the huge finical investment put into the facilities for the Student Athletes, that will have to suffer like they are ground hog day, year after year.
Shane Beamer is definitely wrong on this issue. Notice how he only stated that we hired a guy that interviewed at multiple places. In translation South Carolina was the only one who didn't decide he wasn't the right guy. Dude literally has been voted worst OC in the NFL TWICE. Also Beamer stated all these other coaches I talked to said he was a nice guy notice how he didn't mention whether or not they said he was actually a good coach.
Did you not understand Anything Coach Beamer Said 🤣🤣🤣
Coach Beamer is telling the Post and Currier “Reporter-Gene” that he doesn’t appreciate his Negativity Towards The SC Program!!!
That’s what i Got Outta That Anyways! 👍👍👍
Coach Beamer just says that Coach Loggains was “called” about 4 jobs and i believe had turned one Job Down.
Where’d you get that he was voted as the worst oc in the NFL? Who does that?
News Reporters? 🤔🤔🤔The Good Guy is Exactly What Coach Beamer Is Looking For…
Mostly For Recruiting Purposes-
His OC abilities and play scheming skills are a Plus!
Coach Beamer is Building…
Culture
Culture and more
Culture!!!
Coach Dowell Fits!!!👍
So it’s only natural that he would take up for His OC!!!
Spurs Up👍👍👍
I agree with you, Josh. The media will become more antagonistic now that he's pushed back against them. Never make it us vs them....that will haunt you down the road. It's a lose-lose situation.
Dowell Loggains was garbage in the NFL. "Not as successful as he wanted" Bro he lead offenses that ranked LAST. I love Beamer as a Gamecock fan, I appreciate all he's done. But dude having to come up and defend the hire immediately is an issue. That means you shouldn't have made the hire. No matter how the guy turns out. It ain't just the media. The fanbase is like wtf are you doing? Like it feels like Beamer hired a guy he wanted as opposed to a qualified coordinator. The guy was an OC for 4 NFL teams. It's not like he had one crack at it and failed. He had SUSTAINED failure. Like the entire fanbase is screaming to hire someone else. They screamed to get rid of the last guy cause he was inconsistent. Beamer is a great coach and recruiter. He galvanizes men. But he's also stubborn to a fault. Loggains was the OC for the Adam Gase Dolphins and Jets. Some of the worse offenses I've ever seen. Like he ruined two franchise QBs. No one not even Beamer can convince me this hire makes sense. We have to win the SEC and the National title for this man to change his reputation. Literally he has to move mountains.
I kinda sorta agree with your point but college football and NFL are almost like two different sports. Remember Nick Saban was average at best while head coach of the Dolphins. Also you remember Joe Brady? Offensive coordinator of arguably the most explosive offense in college football history? The Panthers thought they got a homerun hire but that didn't go too well. Dowell Loggains technically has not failed at the college level so there's no evidence to show he will just because he was unsuccessful in the NFL.
This dude seriously comes off as very insecure. He has rabbit ears. SC fans are ok with it because he just beat UT and Clemson out of nowhere after it looked like he was gonna have another terrible year. I guess a blind squirrel finds a nut. But had he not got those two wins and was acting like this, SC fans would be saying the same. Winning cures all...but he better win at a high level if he's gonna act like this.
This guy could be a good coach or a flake. Doesn't matter if he fails, his daddy's name got him the job and he is set for life financially. NO ONE would have hired this guy to be an SEC head coach, based on his resume, if his Dad wasn't Frank Beamer.
Born and raised in sc. I don’t trust Beamer. I don’t like his character. I wonder who he will hire to steal game plans from other teams?
A Clemson troll no doubt
Lol so salty.
GO Shane
Probably a case of unrealistic expectations. Its South Carolina. You're not Alabama or Ohio State and probably never will be. He's about as good as you're gonna get so I'd treat him a little better if I were the media.
South Carolina won 11 games back to back just 10 years ago. Its very capable of being a perennial playoff team once expanding to 12 teams