Good morning. Aliyah Boston burying a half-court shot in the shootaround is the exact energy we all need for Monday morning.

Here’s what’s mixed into today’s Brew ⤵️

🏈 Dad life
🍺 A cold one
🤙 And much, much more

🎥 GAMECOCKS+

Getting Closer. It’s almost August, folks, and that means we’re in the home stretch before the Gamecocks take the gridiron in Week 1. Get ready by enjoying some of our best episodes of Gamecock Talk all about South Carolina football:

Encore, Encore: What does sophomore Nick Emmanwori have planned as a follow-up to his dynamic rookie season?

Trickery, Tackles, and More: As far as college punters go, Kai Kroeger is one of the more recognizable ones in the country. But what goes into being a punter? And how does he handle trick plays or having to make a tackle?

Steve Spurrier: Former South Carolina football coach Steve Spurrier is impressed by what he's seeing from Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks. He joins Gamecock Talk to share his thoughts on the team and take a trip down memory lane.

How Shane Beamer Rebuilt Gamecock Football (with ESPN's Chris Low): South Carolina and Shane Beamer quickly became one of the best stories in college football last season. From 2-8 in 2020 to wins over Tennessee and Clemson, and back-to-back bowl trips in his first two seasons, how has Beamer done it? ESPN's Chris Low knows Beamer and the program well and takes you through how it's all happened.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 How He’s Different. Spencer Rattler is back in the Garnet & Black for another season, but his head coach says QB1 may seem a little different under center.

“I think Spencer has grown in so many ways, as a person, player, and leader,” said Coach Beamer. “Even since January when Dowell (Loggains) came in and the relationship they’ve built and how he’s helped him in such a short period of time…he’s been awesome since he came back in January.”

🔼 Dad Life. Dakereon Joyner is dedicating this season to a special someone…who also happened to steal the show at a preseason photo shoot.

🔼 One Step Closer. Two former South Carolina standouts are closer to Canton. Sterling Sharpe is one of 12 semifinalists in the player category, while Dan Reeves is among the 12 semifinalists in the coach/contributor category for the Pro Football Hame of Fame.

Sharpe, a member of the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, finished his Gamecock career with 169 catches, 2,497 yards, and 17 touchdowns, while Reeves, who would earn his spot posthumously, was inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame in 1977, the South Carolina Hall of Fame in 2006, and the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame.

🔼 Have A Cold One. The Garnet Trust is off and running as the new official NIL partner of South Carolina Athletics! Sandstorm Game Day Lager is coming to shelves and taps in the Palmetto State as the Garnet Trust and Steel Hands Brewing announced a new partnership. A portion of each beer sold will go to the Garnet Trust for NIL opportunities. The beer’s official release is slated for August 19. More details on how to get it here.

🤔 GAMECOCK TRIVIA

Take It Back. Sterling Sharpe recorded the longest kickoff return in South Carolina history. How many yards did it go for?

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

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 104 yards

Sharpe returned the record-setting kickoff 104 yards in 1985 against Duke.

Have a good Monday, y’all.