How a Simple Scheduling Mistake Turned Seth Smith to Football

EXCLUSIVE Sit Down Interview with Shane Beamer | Jimmy and Joes

Shane Beamer joins Jimmy and Joes for a rare extended sit-down interview on South Carolina football, the 2026 Gamecocks, the culture inside the program, and what makes Columbia one of the most unique places in college football.In this exclusive conversation, Coach Beamer opens up about getting the South Carolina job during COVID, learning from Frank Beamer, Steve Spurrier, Kirby Smart, Lincoln Riley, and Sylvester Croom, building trust in the transfer portal era, and why this year’s team has been defined by one word: intentional.Subscribe for more South Carolina football interviews, Gamecock stories, and behind-the-scenes conversations from 1801 Media.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to Jimmy and Joes01:48 Why summer is critical for the Gamecocks02:42 June recruiting and camps04:32 Growing up around Frank Beamer and Virginia Tech07:06 Seeing the hard years before the breakthrough08:28 Learning how thin the line is between winning and losing11:22 The Ron Burgundy moment12:53 Lessons learned from Frank Beamer14:38 Coaches who shaped Shane Beamer15:44 Tennessee and Phillip Fulmer16:12 Sylvester Croom’s impact16:48 What Steve Spurrier taught him at South Carolina17:47 Lessons from Kirby Smart and Lincoln Riley19:36 Getting the South Carolina job during COVID23:43 Bob Stoops’ advice on hiring a staff24:33 Why South Carolina always felt special28:59 The 2026 Gamecock season34:32 What Beamer looks for in leaders35:44 Building connection in the transfer portal era41:49 Why players thrive at USC45:24 Balancing SEC coaching with family life51:45 Most competitive coach on staff53:01 What Beamer is most excited for this fallLearn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://collegesportsco.com/news/1801-media-launched-as-south-carolinas-groundbreaking-athlete-driven-content-networkFOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_...► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco...► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@1801mediaco► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/1801-Media/61566794218642/#SouthCarolinaFootball #ShaneBeamer #Gamecocks

How a Simple Scheduling Mistake Turned Seth Smith to Football

Seth Smith's football journey is unlike most SEC offensive linemen.The South Carolina offensive lineman didn't start playing tackle football until high school and admits he had no idea what he was getting himself into. From Chandler High School in Arizona to Northern Arizona and eventually South Carolina, Seth shares the people who helped shape his journey, why he entered the transfer portal, and what made Columbia immediately feel like home.Smith also discusses Coach Shane Beamer's leadership style, the family atmosphere inside the Gamecock program, South Carolina's championship aspirations, and the responsibility of protecting the quarterback every Saturday.Watch the full conversation with one of South Carolina football's newest offensive linemen and subscribe for more!Chapters:00:00 Growing Up in South Carolina, Texas and Arizona00:26 Why He Transferred to South Carolina00:31 How A Scheduling Mistake Turned Him to Football01:18 The Reality Check at Chandler High School01:53 Family Support Through the Journey02:47 When Football Started Becoming Real03:34 Entering the Transfer Portal03:41 Choosing South Carolinat04:48 Coach Shane Beamer's Impact05:54 Chasing SEC and National ChampionshipsLearn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://collegesportsco.com/news/1801-media-launched-as-south-carolinas-groundbreaking-athlete-driven-content-networkFOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_...► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco...► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@1801mediaco► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/1801-Media/61566794218642/#secfootball #gamecocks #southcarolina

The Best Gamecock Stories From This Season | Carolina Pulse

Hanna Barton looks back on some of the most memorable moments, inspiring stories, and unforgettable conversations from the first season of Carolina Pulse. From SEC champions and national champions to coaches, transfers, walk-ons, and athletes overcoming adversity, this episode highlights the journeys that shaped South Carolina Athletics.Featuring stories from Sophie Verszyl, Sarah Rumely Noble, Shelley Smith, Ashley Chastain Woodard, Cuyler Zulauf, Jamie Mackay, Ella Zeigler, Alexis Potts, Amy Riordan, Emilie Castagna, Lexi Winters, Zaya Akins, Emma Reiser, Lauren Friedman, Lexie Shaver, and more.Chapters:0:00 Welcome to the Season 1 Recap0:58 Sophie Verszyl's Championship Journey2:52 Sarah Rumely Noble on Women in Coaching5:47 Shelley Smith on Family & Leadership7:50 Ashley Chastain Woodard Returns Home9:56 Cuyler Zulauf's Call From Hope Solo15:04 Jamie Mackay Finds Her Home at Carolina17:32 Balancing Law School and Athletics19:22 Alexis Pott’s Championship Path21:12 Amy Riordan and the Rise of Carolina Swimming23:23 Emilie Castagna's ACL Recovery Journey25:22 Lexi Winters Comes Home29:43 Zaya Akinss on Coach Tim Hall31:00 Emma Reiser's Breakthrough Performance34:02 Lauren Friedman's Unconventional Path35:42 Lexie Shaver Achieves Her Dream37:37 Looking Ahead to Season 2Learn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/...FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_...► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco...► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@1801mediaco► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/1801-Media/61566794218642/#gamecocks #secsports

South Carolina’s New Offense Has A New Gear | Jimmy and Joes

If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/JimAndJoes South Carolina football players Donovan Murph, Seth Smith, and Mike Tyler join Jimmy and Joes for a behind-the-scenes conversation about Gamecock football, the new offense, summer workouts, recruiting, Coach Beamer, SEC night games, and life inside the program. The players talk about why South Carolina’s offensive tempo has them excited, which new faces could make an impact this season, what it’s like playing in Williams-Brice Stadium, and the workouts they are definitely not looking forward to this summer. They also get into some hilarious off-field stories, including game day hotel routines, favorite movies, Jack Brown’s vs. Grill Marks, night games vs. noon kickoffs, and whether fans should ever leave early in the fourth quarter. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to Jimmy and Joes 1:09 Summer plans 2:24 Seth Smith’s late start in football 4:28 Donovan Murph growing up around the game 5:18 Mike Tyler on Columbia and choosing football 7:20 Why Mike Tyler chose South Carolina 8:06 Donovan Murph on coaching changes and Beamer 8:50 Seth Smith on development and the SEC 9:29 What excites them about the new offense 17:12 Summer workouts they’re dreading 21:28 Favorite movies and locker room debates 23:07 Game day hotel stories 24:08 Closing Learn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/... FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_... ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco... ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@1801mediaco ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/1801-Media/61566794218642/

Inside South Carolina’s Defense With AJ Holloway & Kendall Daniels Jr. | Jimmy and Joes

If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/JimAndJoes South Carolina defensive backs AJ Holloway and Kendall Daniels Jr. join Jimmy and Joes to talk about finishing spring ball, getting ready for summer workouts, building chemistry heading into fall camp, and what they want to show South Carolina fans in year two. AJ and Kendall also discuss why they chose South Carolina, the impact of Coach Gray, Coach White, and Coach Beamer during recruiting, what it feels like playing in front of Gamecock fans at Williams-Brice Stadium, and why night games in Columbia hit different. The conversation also gets into life away from football, including gaming, golf, AJ’s pet turtle, Kendall’s love for drawing Spider-Man, pregame routines, favorite South Carolina sports, high school football memories, the Alabama game, team leadership, and the players they’re excited to see this season. It’s not about the X’s and O’s. It’s about the Jimmy and Joes. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to Jimmy and Joes 1:14 Spring Ball Recap 1:44 Looking Ahead to Fall Camp 3:33 Life Outside Football 4:37 What If They Weren’t Playing Football? 6:13 AJ’s Turtle named Twig 7:06 How They Fell in Love With Football 8:35 Why They Chose South Carolina 9:48 Year Two Swagger 10:27 Playing in Front of Gamecock Fans 12:12 Young Players They’re Excited to Watch 12:47 South Carolina Opioid Awareness Message 14:49 Morgan & Morgan “For The People” Poll 18:01 Summer Team Activities 21:02 Funniest Coach Memories 23:41 High School Football Glory Days 25:33 Closing Thoughts Learn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/... FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_... ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco... ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@1801mediaco ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/1801-Media/61566794218642/ #Gamecocks #SouthCarolinaFootball #SECFootball