Gamecocks should roll all over Vandy

Expecting the Gamecocks to roll is not a bold prediction. 

Dylan Thompson looks comfortable in
the Spurrier offense. Expect scores.

It's really not a good idea to get into predicting game scores. There are people who consider it a source of manhood or intelligence to get a score right. But the intelligent should know how making predictions on college football scores can bite you. Predicitng a winner is one thing, but getting the spread right, is a totally different animal. That probably goes double for Steve Spurrier's teams at South Carolina.

Many, many times what seems logical with the Gamecocks does not happen.

If you remember the last time South Carolina went to Vanderbilt. It was 2012, and quarterback Dylan Thompson got into the game after Conner Shaw seemingly got speared in the shoulder and had to leave.

Thompson played the first two series of the third quarter and the offense went three-and-out both drives. Thompson was sacked twice and did not throw a completion in three attempts.

SC slipped by, 24-17. Fans were grateful for the W.

But forget all about that. First of all James Franklin is gone. Based on the theory that coaching is the most important aspect of the game (it is) not facing the fiery Franklin makes the 'Dores less of a threat. He is a GOOD coach. Vandy may come along with the new staff, but it will probably take some time. 

Aside from Franklin's departure, Thompson looks more comfortable every time he takes the field for the Gamecocks.

Thompson has always been a find-the-open-guy - and pass-  QB. And that has to make Spurrier warm around the heart.

Spurrier likes offense. He HATES to give the ball up. Spurrier has said that. That's why he goes for it on fourth down so much.

Spurrier is also at his best when he demoralizes opponents with seemingly easy scores. Versus Georgia last Saturday, Thomson and his receivers made it look like a scrimmage at times.

And Vandy just does not have the personnel on D Georgia has.

Spurrier is just beginning to realize the machine he has on offense. On a team that has set records for wins for the school by playing defense, offense won the Georgia game.

With his new toy, a machine gun of touchdowns, expect Spurrier to light up the scoreboard in Nashville.

Will the Gamecocks cover the 20-point-plus spread, who knows. But if I had to bet, I'd say conditions look ripe for a scoring blitz. And and the improving Gamecocks' defense may finally be facing an offense they can handle.

The odds look good for the Garnet and Black.