Silver Lining

Five-star safety (Scout) Devonte Holloman of Rock Hill informed Defense Cooridnator Ellis Johnson and DB Coach Ron Cooper of his decision to commit to the Gamecocks on Friday.

When asked whether a night of celebratory drinking led to the decision to call a lateral pass on a kickoff and to allow Chris Smelley to remain in the game despite being remarkably ineffective, Spurrier responded with the expected, "No comment." However, sources in Gainesville claim to have seen an empty bottle of Cock 'N Fire in Spurrier's hotel room.

The Holloman commitment moves the Gamecocks up to 11th nationally (5th in the SEC) according to Rivals. Much of Carolina's recruiting surge has come on the strength of picking off former Clemson and Tennessee commitments.

...A couple of days after speaking in eager tones that seemed to foretell a commitment to South Carolina, RB Jarvis Giles now claims to not have a favorite.