Good morning. Today, we’re taking time to remember our beloved “Gamecock Jesus,” Carlton Thompson, and all he gave to South Carolina.

What else is happening in today’s Brew? ⤵️

🏀 Staying undefeated
🏈 Becoming a Gamecock
🤙 And much, much more

🎥 GAMECOCKS+

Did you catch our latest episode of Gamecock Talk featuring the legendary Tiffany Mitchell? Among many things, Tiffany Mitchell can be considered the first superstar under Dawn Staley for South Carolina women's basketball. She was a key piece in the program's rise to dominance during her time in Columbia, and now her name will forever hang in the rafters in Colonial Life Arena. The three-time All-American and two-time SEC Player of the Year recently had her jersey retired at the Gamecocks first home game this year. On this episode of Gamecock Talk, we take you back through her journey and catch up with her today.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Joy, Kindness, and Belief. Carlton Thompson’s legacy is one of “joy, kindness, and belief,” writes Chris Trainor for The State. You won’t find a better memorialization of Gamecock Jesus and what South Carolina meant to him — and what he meant to South Carolina.

🔼 Staying Undefeated. Gamecock women’s basketball kept the pedal to the metal with another 100+ point win against Morgan State last night to get to 8-0. Tessa Johnson led all South Carolina scorers with 16 points, while MiLaysia Fulwiley added 14 off the bench. Te-Hina Paopao, Raven Johnson, Sania Feagin, and Kamilla Cardoso all finished the night in double figures, while Chloe Kitts led the way with 14 rebounds. Next up is a Top-25 battle as the Gamecocks are slated to take on No. 11 Utah this weekend.

🔼 All-Conference. Eight different Gamecocks earned a spot on the College Football Network All-SEC teams! Xavier Legette earned third-team All-America honors in addition to his spot on the All-SEC team, while Debo Williams, Tonka Hemingway, Nick Gargiulo, T.J. Sanders, Marcellas Dial, Stone Blanton, and Mitch Jeter earned All-SEC nods.

🔼 Cap And Gown. South Carolina Athletics’ Graduation Success Rate is tied for fourth-best in the SEC! South Carolina’s athletic teams had a 94 percent score, while eight teams had a perfect 100: men’s soccer, men’s tennis, beach volleyball, women’s track, women’s soccer, softball, women’s tennis, and volleyball!

🔼 Becoming A Gamecock. Standout freshman quarterback LaNorris Sellers joined 107.5 The Game this week to dive into his first year in Columbia! Sellers talks about his decision to become a Gamecock, what the difference is between this time last year and today, what it felt like to get on the field for the first time in the Garnet & Black, and so much more.

🤔 GAMECOCK TRIVIA

His First. LaNorris Sellers threw two touchdown passes and ran for another this season. Do you know who caught his first career touchdown pass in the Garnet & Black?

Think you have it? Scroll down to the bottom of this email for the right answer!

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📬 THE WEEK AHEAD

Friday 12/8

👟 Track and Field @ Clemson Opener - All Day

Saturday 12/19

🏀 Men’s Basketball @ East Carolina @ 12:00pm ET on ESPNU

Sunday 12/10

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Utah @ the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase @ 2:30pm ET on ESPN

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Tyshawn Russell hauled in Sellers’ first South Carolina career touchdown pass - a 50-yarder in the Gamecocks’ win over Furman. He threw another touchdown that day to fellow freshman Nyck Harbor.

🤙 Have a good Thursday, y’all.