The I’m just sayin... All-Time (since 1977) South Carolina Football Team

As a service to all of my loyal readers who are fans of the Revolutionary War Heroes, I will post today the I’m just sayin... All-Time (since 1977) South Carolina Football Team. This will be a good deal more challenging for me because the USC website/media guide does not provide as much information regarding past players and coaches as the Clemson website/media guided does. Still, I will do the best I can and welcome any and all to offer changes. Aside from my pick for head coach and a few of the players, I’m not overly confident on my picks for this team. Still, I post it for my friends, fans, and followers who expect nothing but fairness from this blog.

Head Coach: Brad Scott... Haha, just kidding. Lou Holtz. HA! Really, here’s the team...

The Coaches

Head Coach: Joe Morrison

Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach: Skip Holtz

Running Back Coach: Chuck Reedy

Wide Receivers Coach: Rick Stockstill

Tight Ends Coach: Ricky Bustle

Offensive Line Coach: Buddy King

Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line Coach: Tom Gadd

Defensive Backs Coach: David Bibee

Linebackers Coach: Tommy West

Special Teams Coach: Rich Bisaccia

The Players

QB
Todd Ellis
Mike Hold
Steve Taneyhill
Phil Petty

RB
George Rogers
Brandon Bennett
Duce Staley
Harold Green
Stanley Pritchett
Andrew Pinnock
Cory Boyd

WR/TE
Sterling Sharpe
Robert Brooks
Jermale Kelly
Sidney Rice
Alshon Jeffery
Troy Williamson
Zola Davis
Kenny McKinley
Ira Hillary
Ryan Brewer
Willie Scott (TE)
DeWayne Chivers (TE)
Andy Boyd (TE)

OL
Del Wilkes
Kevin Rivers
Travelle Wharton
Na'Shan Goddard
John Harrison
Jamar Nesbit
Paul Beckwith
Philip Jones
Melvin Paige
Ernest Dye
Cedric Williams
Chuck Slaughter
Rusty Russell
Calvin Stephens
Ike Harris
Corey Louchiey
James Dexter
Randy Wheeler
Shane Hall
Woody Myers

DL
Andrew Provence
Corey Miller
Roy Hart
Langston Moore
Moe Thompson
Eirc Sullivan
Emanuel Weaver
Kevin Hendrix
Frank Wright

LB
James Seawright
John Abraham
Eric Norwood
Carl Hill
Kalimba Edwards
Lance Laury
Cliff Matthews
Ernest Dixon
Ed Baxley
Jasper Brinkley
Derrick Little
Gerald Dixon

DB
Rick Sanford
Bryant Gilliard
Brad Edwards
Rashad Faison
Deandre Eiland
Sheldon Brown
Ko Simpson
Stephon Gilmore
Emanuel Cook
Arturo Freeman
Corey Jenkins
Jonathan Joseph
Patrick Hinton
Greg Philpot

K/P
Collin Makie
Mark Fleetwood
Reed Morton
Ryan Succop
Max Runager
Chris Norman

The I’m just sayin... Football Predictions

Friday Night
James Island at Northwestern – I probably should pick Northwestern, but I won’t. I’m picking JI to win by 3.

Summerville vs. Blythewood – Summerville is still mad that Doubting Teri moved from there to Blythewood and now they’ll have a shot at revenge. I’m picking Summerville by 12.

Ashley Ridge at Lugoff-Elgin – Ashley Ridge backed their way into the playoffs. I don’t know about Lugoff-Elgin, but I’m not going to let that keep me from picking them. Lugoff-Elgin by 7.

Fort Dorchester at Stratford – I keep picking against Fort Dorchester and they keep winning. So I’m going to pick them this time and hope they keep winning. Fort Dorchester by 3.

Dorman vs. White Knoll – Dorman won in the regular season... and I think they’ll keep winning in the playoffs. I’m picking Dorman by 14.

Saturday
#22 USC at #24 Florida 7:21pm (ESPN) – This one is for the SEC East. Perhaps the biggest game ever for the Revolutionary War Heroes... Florida could (and probably should) win, but I don’t think they will. It won’t be easy, but I think The Revolutionary War Heroes will escape with the win and the SEC East. USC will win by 3.

Clemson at FSU 8:00pm (ABC) – I like the Clemson defense... the offense and kickers I’m not so sure about. I think FSU is going to take this one by 3.

Navy vs. Central Michigan 3:30pm (CBS College Sports) – I look for the Navy offence to keep rolling. Navy by 21.

CSU vs. Presbyterian College 1:30pm – I probably shouldn’t, but I’m picking CSU to win this one. CSU by 3.

Sunday
Pittsburgh vs. New England 8:20pm (NBC) – This should be a good game. I’m going to pick the Steelers to win a close game by 2.

Miami vs. Tennessee 1:00pm (CBS) – Well, maybe a loss on the road will change the Dolphins luck at home. I don’t know why, but I’m picking Miami to win this one. Miami by 4.

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Sergeant John Basilone (US Marine Corps) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on October 24-25, 1942 on Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands. His citation reads:

For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action against enemy Japanese forces, above and beyond the call of duty, while serving with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division in the Lunga Area. Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 24 and 25 October 1942. While the enemy was hammering at the Marines' defensive positions, Sgt. Basilone, in charge of 2 sections of heavy machineguns, fought valiantly to check the savage and determined assault. In a fierce frontal attack with the Japanese blasting his guns with grenades and mortar fire, one of Sgt. Basilone's sections, with its guncrews, was put out of action, leaving only 2 men able to carry on. Moving an extra gun into position, he placed it in action, then, under continual fire, repaired another and personally manned it, gallantly holding his line until replacements arrived. A little later, with ammunition critically low and the supply lines cut off, Sgt. Basilone, at great risk of his life and in the face of continued enemy attack, battled his way through hostile lines with urgently needed shells for his gunners, thereby contributing in large measure to the virtual annihilation of a Japanese regiment. His great personal valor and courageous initiative were in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service.

Seaman David L. Bass (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on January 15, 1865 on board the USS Minnesota. His citation reads:

On board the U.S.S. Minnesota in action during the assault on Fort Fisher, 15 January 1865. Landing on the beach with the assaulting party from his ship, S/man Bass advanced to the top of the sand hill and partly through the breach in the palisades despite enemy fire which killed and wounded many officers and men. When more than two-thirds of the men became seized with panic and retreated on the run, he remained with the party until dark, when it came safely away, bringing its wounded, its arms, and its colors.

Lt. Colonel/Chief Quartermaster Richard N. Batchelder (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on October 13-15, 1863 between Catlett and Fairfax Stations, Virginia. His citation reads:

Being ordered to move his trains by a continuous day-and-night march, and without the usual military escort, armed his teamsters and personally commanded them, successfully fighting against heavy odds and bringing his trains through without the loss of a wagon.