Please, Please Don't Go

The Roster has been updated and there is one significant missing player- tight end Eric Johns. Johns, one of the leading returning players from last year, has apparently decided to give up football. This is a tough blow for the Gamecocks. Johns was one of RP's favorite targets as evidenced by his 5 TDs in 2008 and he was poised for a great season this year after battling injuries last year. We hope Eric reconsiders- by all accounts he is a great young man. Who knows- he might have scored the winning touchdown against Tech or FSU. How many times in your life do you get the chance to make SportsCenter? If Johns does not return, his efforts for the Gamecocks in previous years have been much appreciated and he has helped to build a foundation for future success. Good luck Eric.

The attrition at tight end in the last severaly months has been amazing. Deonte Carter apparently decided to give up football. Eric Russell, who was listed as a tight end at one point, has moved to linebacker. Fortunately, the Gamecocks have some strong players at tight end including veteran Cory Freeman, athletic sophomore Justin Howard and late signee Winbush, Jr. Freeman had an outstanding scrimmage recently; but Johns experience and talent will be missed.

The latest roster did reveal one bright spot. The addition of Torrey Davis on the Defensive line. It will be exciting to see how he performs this season.