Good morning. The Gamecocks are ready to handle business this season.

And once you watch the epic clip, check out this nugget for a surprise behind-the-scenes secret about the making of the trailer!

Here’s what’s new in today’s Brew ⤵️

🏈 He came back
🏀 Playing catch up
🤙 And much, much more

🎥 GAMECOCKS+

Freebie Friday. To celebrate the Gamecocks and Media Days, we’re unlocking one of our favorite football episodes of The Follow! From now through Sunday night, you can relive South Carolina’s epic win over Kentucky. Enjoy the best pre-game, in-game, and post-game moments from a tone-setting SEC road upset.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Media Days Round-Up. Media Days are in the books for the Gamecocks! We’ve got you covered with a round-up of the can’t-miss highlights from yesterday’s festivities. Can you feel football season getting closer?

• A strong music choice from Coach Beamer for his photoshoot

• Coach Beamer’s early morning session with local reporters

• Spencer Rattler reveals one of his favorite golf courses in Columbia

• QB1 talks about his biggest playmakers on offense

• Coach Beamer reveals his favorite TV shows

• Tonka Hemingway on snapping Clemson’s home winning streak

• Kai Kroeger shares how golf helps him on the field

• This team’s biggest attribute? Work ethic, says Coach Beamer

🔼 He Came Back. Spencer Rattler’s decision to return to Columbia for the upcoming season is one that’ll have a big impact on the field for the Gamecocks this fall. Coach Beamer detailed how the hiring of OC Dowell Loggains played a big role in Rattler’s choice.

🔼 Catch Up. This week’s episode of the Keep’n It 9450: Codename WBB podcast features our very own Tiffany Mitchell as she joined the crew to talk about the gems Dawn Staley drops and their continued relationship as coach and mentor. Catch up with Tiffany here!

🔼 Top 25. ESPN’s list of the Top 25 best players in the WNBA this season features some familiar faces! A’ja Wilson checked in at No. 2, with Aliyah Boston coming in at No. 14 and Allisha Gray at No. 19!

On A’ja, ESPN says: “She is going for her third WNBA MVP award, which would put her in select company. Her blocked shots average and field goal percentage (53.2) are both the best of her WNBA career.”

The write-up for Aliyah is just as glowing: “The Fever believed Boston's game would translate well in the pros, but her rookie season has surpassed expectations. Her defense and ability to crash the glass continue to set her apart, and she's also leading the league in field goal percentage at 60.1%.”

And lastly, ESPN noted of Allisha: “Obtaining Gray was the Dream's biggest offseason move, and it has worked out well. “

🤔 GAMECOCK TRIVIA

Countdown: 43. When was the last time a Gamecock accounted for at least four touchdowns in a single game?

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

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 2020

Kevin Harris scored five touchdowns on November 14, 2020 against Ole Miss en route to racking up 243 yards on the ground.

Have a good Friday, y’all.