Thursday, September 4, 2008

Do You Smell-ey An Upset?

   Last season, Chris Smelley was sacked four times and harassed non-stop as South Carolina, then ranked No. 6, lost 17-6 to Vandy that sent its season into a downward spiral.
   So, who does Steve Spurrier switch to after spinning his revolving QB door after just one game this year?
   Yup, Smelley.
   The next opponent? Vandy.
   Given that the Thursday night special is in Nashville, a whiff of upset is in the approaching autumn air.
   Here's the prob, four-fold. The Gamecocks' sickly offense was healing toward the end of the N.C. State game. Last year's outcome will keep them from taking the Commodores lightly. Vandy coach Bobby Johnson has yet to win a Big Game at home. And the home-field edge that usually is heightened on weeknight affairs is compromised here with laid-back Vandy fans out-lunged by Gamecocks invaders.
   Here's guessing South Carolina will slam the door on the 'Dores. 
   If you have a four-fold counter argument, let's hear it.
   
   

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