Good morning. We’re already dreaming about being back on the gridiron!

What else is happening in today’s Brew? ⤵️

🌴 A slept-on state
🎁 Gamecock gifts
🤙 And much, much more

🎥 GAMECOCKS+

We’re teeming with excitement over here today because it’s officially premiere night! Chapter 1 - “A Slept-On State” - premieres TONIGHT at 8:00PM ET FREE FOR EVERYONE on Gamecocks+ and will introduce the new faces making an impact. We’re taking fans inside preseason practices and bringing you an all-access look at the exhibition game against Wofford as the Gamecocks gear up for Year 2 of the Lamont Paris era.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Doesn’t Back Down. Chloe Kitts is off to a phenomenal start this season after setting two critical goals for herself when last season ended: make the USA U19 team (which she did - and earned a gold medal!) and become a starter for the Gamecocks. Check and check!

GamecockCentral dives into what changed for Chloe between last season and today, and Coach Staley talked about the growth she’s seen this season:

“She’s much further along because she came in last year. Much further. She’s a much different player. She makes good decisions. The offense flows when she’s in the game. She’s a worker. She’s a worker on both sides of the ball and she’s tough. She doesn’t back down from anybody. She’s no longer the timid Chloe.”

🔼 Palmetto Pride. Spencer Rattler and Xavier Legette are two of eight finalists for the Blanchard-Rogers Trophy, which is given to the most outstanding college football player in South Carolina. Fans can vote online here!

🔼 On The Diamond. South Carolina has announced a re-branded Gamecock Dugout Club as the 2024 baseball season gets closer! The club will now be housed internally, and members will receive perks based on annual donations. The club works to foster player nutrition, development, technology, and travel. More info here.

🔼 Gifting Made Easy. Struggling to find the perfect gift for the Gamecock fan in your life? South Carolina’s got you covered with the 2023 Gamecock Gift Guide! Check it out here.

🤔 GAMECOCK TRIVIA

Winning In The Postseason. Let’s talk baseball today! Michael Roth is one of the best to ever take the mound for Gamecock baseball. Do you know how many career postseason wins he posted?

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

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📬 THE WEEK AHEAD

Saturday 12/16

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Presbyterian @ 1:00pm ET on SEC Network+ | Tickets

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Charleston Southern @ 6:00pm ET on SEC Network+ | Tickets

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Roth posted an 8-0 career postseason record, including four wins in the College World Series.

🤙 Have a good Thursday, y’all.