The patience of Gamecock Nation officially snapped on Saturday night with an ugly 30-14 loss on the road against Ole Miss. What unfolded on social media during South Carolina’s loss in Oxford wasn’t just frustration, it was a collective breakdown, a boiling point for a fan base exhausted of offensive excuses and slow-motion heartbreaks.
The Offense: “Molasses Tempo” and No Creativity
Shortly after the opening drive, the play-calling started to draw heavy fire. “Go back and watch these play calls,” one fan wrote. “These long slow-developing routes. No quick outs, no creativity.” Others piled on, questioning offensive coordinator Mike Shula’s scheme and rhythm.
By halftime, timelines were littered with phrases like “molasses tempo” and “no urgency.” The lack of short passing concepts and continued reliance on deep developing plays left fans stunned and frustrated. “We’re moving way too slow down nine,” one user complained, while another said bluntly: “We are so bad at football.”
Even seasoned analysts joined the chorus. Brad Crawford from 247Sports pointed out that “you can’t execute what’s being called with a QB as shaky as Sellers,” noting the sophomore’s regression throughout the year. “Not much discussion nationally about his regression because folks aren’t watching the games,” he added.
LaNorris Sellers Under Fire
Once considered the program’s rising star, quarterback LaNorris Sellers bore the brunt of the outrage. “He’s missed two walk-in touchdowns tonight,” one fan wrote, crediting Shula for scheming open receivers. “He’s done it all year,” another added. “Shula’s taken 95% of the blame when it should be 70.”…