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Deion Barnes top target to fill Gamecock defensive coaching vacancy.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:29 pm
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:29 pm
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A really solid hire for Carolina to replace a really good coach in Sterling Lucas. An argument could be made that it might be a slight upgrade, but at worst it's close to a push. Some credit has to be given to Beamer for making some really solid offseason moves with his back against the wall.
Also sounds like Stewart is staying.
A really solid hire for Carolina to replace a really good coach in Sterling Lucas. An argument could be made that it might be a slight upgrade, but at worst it's close to a push. Some credit has to be given to Beamer for making some really solid offseason moves with his back against the wall.
Also sounds like Stewart is staying.
This post was edited on 12/23/25 at 4:30 pm
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Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:33 pm to GamecockUltimate
Beamer will be gone after the ‘26 season
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:35 pm to GamecockUltimate
At worst lol
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:38 pm to Maximus
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At worst lol
his resume speaks for itself. I put the at worst because I know LSU fans will claim bias. Make no mistake we all recognize that Lucas is a great coach, and that was a great hire.
But, Barnes has a hell of a resume with the kids he has coached. The year that Kyle Kennard went off, he was coaching a kid who had more sacks. He has put more big name guys into the league. Again at worst it's a push.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:39 pm to 2ManyChampionships79
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Beamer will be gone after the ‘26 season
Which makes it all the more impressive that he was able to bring in a quality coach, and lure that coach away from their alma mater.
Giving flowers to Beamer for doing a good job on this one doesn't make you less of a fan of your school...
Posted on 12/23/25 at 4:57 pm to GamecockUltimate
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Also sounds like Stewart is staying.
This was probably not Lane's plan when he hired Lucas.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 5:55 pm to GamecockUltimate
Another L for LLLLLSU
Posted on 12/23/25 at 5:59 pm to TheePalmetto
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Another L for LLLLLSU
Two things: 1. Who is South CaroLLLLLLLLina playing in a bowl game? Oh wait, they finished 4-8 and aren't bowl eligible. 2. LSU will have fewer losses than South Carolina in 2026.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 5:59 pm to TheePalmetto
[quote]Another L for LLLLLSU[/quote
Maybe one day South Carolina might actually beat LSU on the field….maybe one day right bro?
Maybe one day South Carolina might actually beat LSU on the field….maybe one day right bro?
Posted on 12/23/25 at 5:59 pm to Quicksilver
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was probably not Lane's plan when he hired Lucas.
You’re not that stupid. He didn’t hire an assistant coach to maybe get one player. The hope is he will be here a while as we’ve had lot of turnover on the DL coach position for several years.
I get that you’re still in pain, but come on man.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 6:06 pm to EscambiaTiger
You’re really torn up about getting our ex when we upgraded. It’s okay. Enjoy your sloppy seconds Thibodeaux!
Posted on 12/23/25 at 6:19 pm to PurpleSingularity
I don’t think you’ll see big name kids like Stewart leave very often. It happens occasionally yes but not as a rule. Schools aren’t just gonna let their best players leave for a better offer.
The portal is as much about great evaluations and finding guys who fit what you’re trying to do and then further developing those guys.
We are fortunate that Lane is elite in managing the portal. Super excited about the future of our program
The portal is as much about great evaluations and finding guys who fit what you’re trying to do and then further developing those guys.
We are fortunate that Lane is elite in managing the portal. Super excited about the future of our program
Posted on 12/23/25 at 6:53 pm to TheePalmetto
Don’t be like Ole Miss fans and act like the coach you lost isn’t that great. You sound as petty as Ole Miss fans do about Kiffin. Of course the fanbase that lost one of their better coaches on staff is gonna say the new coach is just as good or better and they didn’t lose that much 
Posted on 12/23/25 at 8:59 pm to chadr07
We went from a good possibly great coach to an elite coach at the position. We upgraded. Good luck to Sterling Lucas in all of his future endeavors.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 9:10 pm to TheePalmetto
Should be a good candidate for interim coach next year.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 9:18 pm to DBG
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Should be a good candidate for interim coach next year
lol worrying about a defensive line coach when your head coach is still Shane Beamer. Congrats in advance on your 4-8 season in 2026.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 9:36 pm to TheePalmetto
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We went from a good possibly great coach to an elite coach at the position. We upgraded. Good luck to Sterling Lucas in all of his future endeavors.
And spent a HUGE chunk of your NIL to keep Stewart
We’ll be fine
Posted on 12/23/25 at 9:41 pm to GamecockUltimate
That is a great replacement.
Posted on 12/23/25 at 9:43 pm to TheePalmetto
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We went from a good possibly great coach to an elite coach at the position. We upgraded. Good luck to Sterling Lucas in all of his future endeavors.
You will only have him for one year. Enjoy.
Posted on 12/24/25 at 7:54 am to chadr07
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Don’t be like Ole Miss fans and act like the coach you lost isn’t that great. You sound as petty as Ole Miss fans do about Kiffin.
This simply isn't true. SC fans have, unanimously, admitted that Lucas is a big loss. He was an excellent DE coach - although I don't know how he'll handle the entire DL. That wasn't in the cards for him at SC.
Now, we can admit that Lucas is a big loss, but also say that Barnes is one helluva replacement - and on paper, could *potentially* be an upgrade. It doesn't make us salty.
I wish Lucas well. Can't fault a guy for leaving for a legit promotion- as i think he'll be your entire DLine coach. I can also be excited about Barnes. It's not mutually exclusive.
This post was edited on 12/24/25 at 8:00 am
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