Cock-A-Doodle Brew 8/7: Record Year

Gamecock Athletics had a record year! Plus, the SEC men's basketball schedule is here.

 

Good Morning, Gamecocks! Rain or shine, it’s time to grind.

What else is Brewin’? Check it out below!

🎙️ Hear from Marcus Lattimore
🏀 SEC men’s basketball schedule
🤙 And much more!

🎙️ TAILGATE TALKS

Tailgate Talks: Marcus Lattimore — Arguably the greatest backfield trio in Gamecock history, together again like it’s 2010. Marcus Lattimore will go down as one of the best to ever wear the Garnet & Black purely based off his accomplishments on the field, but it’s the lasting impact he left on all of us that will be immortalized. You know part of his story already, but you haven’t heard it like this. Brothers in the backfield sharing memories from historic wins, opening up about the heartbreak of devastating injuries, and catching up like old times.

📈 STOCK UP

🔺 Record Year. The Gamecock Club and South Carolina Athletics had a record-breaking fundraising year in 2024-25, raising $107 million! This achievement of philanthropic giving sets an all-time high for Gamecock Athletics and defines the passion and belief our donors have.

 

🔺 Schedule’s Set. The SEC men’s basketball schedule is here and South Carolina will host five Saturday SEC home games! The Gamecocks will play LSU, Georgia, and Florida twice and all other SEC opponents once. The SEC slate will begin on January 3 when the Gamecocks host Vanderbilt.

🔺 Jump Around. South Carolina equestrian added Sierra Swaffar to the staff as the jumping coach! She was an All-American rider at Fresno State before she joined the coaching staff for three seasons.

🔺 Welcome Home. Former South Carolina dancer and five-year Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Armani Latimer returned to campus this week! She’s known as a powerful advocate for change, from leading the sidelines to championing pay equity and sharing her story with the Alopecia Areata community.

🤔 GAMECOCK TRIVIA

During his time at South Carolina, Marcus Lattimore set the school record for career rushing touchdowns.

Today’s trivia question…

How many touchdowns did he score in his career at South Carolina?

Think you know it?

Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the right answer!

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📅 WHAT’S AHEAD

August 8

⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Duke (Exh.) @ 6:00 p.m. | Free Admission

August 14

⚽️ Women’s Soccer Season Opener at Charleston @ 7:00 p.m.

August 21

⚽️ Men’s Soccer Season Opener at Charleston @ 7:30 p.m.

August 31

🏈 Football Season Opener vs. Virginia Tech in Atlanta, GA @ 3:00 p.m. | Request Tickets 

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 38

🤙 Have a great Thursday, y’all!