![]() It may be too early in Shane's head coaching tenure to draw comparisons to his father's legendary career, but the Gamecocks coach has already had a more successful start than Frank did in his first years at Virginia Tech. with the way that he was able to flip the field position and the way we were able to cover kicks up against some really dangerous returners from Texas A&M." "After the team meeting last night, I told (special teams coordinator) Pete (Lembo) we're going to make a big play on special teams, and it's going to be the difference in this game," Shane said. Punter Kai Kroeger was one of the team's stars against the Aggies with two punts inside the 6-yard line and three of six punts traveling more than 50 yards. Though Legette's return of the opening kick was unexpected, Shane said he came into the game expecting an explosive night from the special teams, and the unit delivered. View Gallery: South Carolina football vs. A lot of these games that we've won was because of our special teams, and it's been able to help us get through." "Coach Beamer was a special teams coach, his dad was a big special teams coach, so we take that very importantly. A lot of teams aren't going to focus on special teams as much as we do," said running back Marshawn Lloyd. "We want to (play special teams) because we know there are three phases of the game. The Gamecocks had a 17-0 lead before the offense ever completed a drive. The defense then forced an interception and a fumble on the Aggies' first two drives, both of which ultimately resulted in points for South Carolina. The Gamecocks began the game with a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by senior receiver Xavier Legette. Frank was also known for "Beamer Ball," the nickname coined for his Hokies teams' emphasis on special teams and defense.Īgainst Texas A&M, Beamer Ball was alive and well in Shane's South Carolina team. Frank led Virginia Tech for 29 years, finishing his career with a 65% win rate and the longest consecutive streak of bowl appearances (though that record has since been broken by Florida State). When Shane began his first head coaching job at South Carolina in 2021, he had a large legacy to live up to. Shane exited the press conference with an arm around his father, noting that the victory was also a belated birthday present for Frank, who turned 76 on Tuesday. We've got a bunch of fighters on this team that love each other and play for one another. we just beat Kentucky on the road up in Lexington for the first time since 2012, and we just beat Texas A&M for the first time ever. ![]() "So since that day, we've won four straight. "It was a just a little over a month ago I sat in here after the Georgia game and got asked did I sense any quit in this football team," Shane said. TEXAS A&M South Carolina football report card: Overall it's an A- for Gamecocks vs Texas A&M GAMECOCKS WIN FOUR STRAIGHT: South Carolina football beats Texas A&M 30-24 for first time in program history Saturday's win against the Aggies (3-4, 1-3) was significant beyond being the team's first - it also extended South Carolina's win streak to four games, the longest it has been since 2013. Two weeks ago, Shane earned the first ranked win and first SEC road win of his tenure when the Gamecocks (5-2, 2-2 SEC) beat No. ![]() COLUMBIA - Williams-Brice Stadium was as loud as it has ever been after South Carolina football beat Texas A&M 30-24 for the first time in program history, but former Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer wasn't raucously celebrating in the sold-out crowd.Īfter sharing an embrace on the field, Frank settled quietly into the back corner of the press conference room alongside several grandkids to watch his son, South Carolina coach Shane Beamer, address the media after his second historic victory in a row.
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