Cock-A-Doodle Brew 7/10: Gamecock Nation, he's back

Today: A golden game, on to Budapest, and more.

Good morning. GG Jackson showed off some smooth shooting from downtown in the Summer League this weekend.

Here’s what’s new in today’s Brew ⤵️

🥇 Got the gold
⚾ Gamecock nation, he’s back
🤙 And much, much more

🎥 GAMECOCKS+

From The Vault. We’re diving into the Gamecock Talk Vault this summer and highlighting some of our favorite guests from the past season. The Head Ball Coach joined the Gamecock Talk podcast to break down why he’s so impressed with what Coach Beamer has done with the Gamecock football program, then he takes us on a walk down memory lane.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Got The Gold. Kamilla Cardoso and Team Brazil are your FIBA AmeriCup Women’s champions! Cardoso led her team with 20 points and 11 rebounds as Brazil secured its sixth AmeriCup win. Check out some of her highlights here and here.

🔼 Track Star. Former Gamecock runner Quincy Hall had a fantastic showing at the USATF Outdoor Championships! Hall is bringing home a bronze medal in the men’s 400m after setting a personal best time of 44.41. With this result, he’s now qualified to compete in the World Championships later this year in Budapest.

🔼 Gamecock All-Stars. It’ll be Team Wilson vs Team Stewart at the WNBA All-Star Game and we are absolutely loving the roster A’ja Wilson built of former Gamecock legends! Check it out.

🔼 Gamecock Nation, He’s Back. Gavin Casas announced ahead of the MLB Draft that he opted to withdraw from the draft and will head back to Columbia for his final season. Casas hit .259 with 56 RBI, 19 homers, 10 doubles, and 60 runs scored for the Gamecocks last season. Watch his return announcement here.

🤔 GAMECOCK TRIVIA

Countdown: 54. Which former Gamecock QB owns the school record for the highest completion percentage (with a minimum of 100 attempts) in a single season?

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

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Connor Shaw

Shaw completed 154 out of 228 passes in 2012 - good for a 67.5 completion percentage! He also owns the Gamecock career record for completion percentage at 65.5.

Have a good Monday, y’all.