I will forever argue that 2007 South Carolina was the epitome of Gamecock football. A 6-1 start punctuated by a sloppy road win against Georgia and a respectable loss at eventual champion LSU. Rose to #6, lost to Vandy at home, finished on a 5-game losing streak and was not selected for a bowl game.

nothing to promise but blood, sweat, tears, and a thousand reps of "Sandstorm"

"Routinely" is doing a lot of work here, but I hear you.

Agreed. Not sure what the alternative is though tbh.