South Carolina Sideline

Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker discuss the Gamecock Athletics 10-year partnership with Nike, its impact on teams, A'ja Wilson’s influence, and comments from athletics director Jeremiah Donati.

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In this interview, Sports Director Matt Dowell talks with South Carolina Women’s Soccer Head Coach Shelley Smith about her journey in soccer. Coach Smith shares how growing up in Vermont sparked her love for the game and how she began her coaching career. She also talks about coaching with her husband, Jamie, and how they work together to lead the Gamecocks. They also preview the 2025 women’s soccer season and Coach Smith shares some of her favorite things about being part of Gamecock Nation.

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Join Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker as they break down the entire South Carolina women's 2025-2026 SEC basketball schedule! From the season opener in November to the March finale, they analyze each game, predict key wins, and highlight the biggest challenges for the Gamecocks. Share your thoughts on the upcoming season in the comment section!

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Sports Director Matt Dowell sits down with Norris Sellers, father of South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers. Norris reflects on his childhood in Florence, South Carolina, and how his passion for football began. He shares what it was like raising LaNorris and watching him grow into one of college football’s brightest stars. The conversation includes heartfelt stories from LaNorris’ early years, his breakout 2024 season, and what Norris hopes to see from his son in the 2025 season.

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Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley break down A'ja Wilson's record-setting 30-point, 20-rebound WNBA game, the first in league history, and why she deserves a 4th MVP. They also discuss South Carolina football’s No. 13 AP preseason ranking and major upgrades coming to Williams-Brice Stadium, announced by new AD Jeremiah Donati.

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In this exclusive interview, Sports Director Matt Dowell sits down with Roscoe Wilson, father of WNBA superstar A’ja Wilson, to discuss her journey from Columbia, SC to becoming one of the greatest basketball players in the world. Roscoe shares personal stories about A’ja’s path through high school basketball, her championship-winning career with the South Carolina Gamecocks, and her rise to stardom in the WNBA.

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Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring exclusive coverage from South Carolina Gamecock football preseason practice and media day. Get sideline insights on Shane Beamer’s Gamecocks, including Rahsul Faison’s debut, LaNorris Sellers’ development, and position battles to watch. Plus, a 1-on-1 with Coach Beamer, reactions to Sterling Sharpe’s NFL Hall of Fame induction, and A’ja Wilson joining the 2025 Gamecock Athletics Hall of Fame class.

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Sports Director Matt Dowell and Claire Foley take you behind the scenes of South Carolina men’s basketball as the Gamecocks gear up for a new season with 11 fresh faces on the roster. Among the returners is fan favorite Meechie Johnson, back to lead the team once again. In this exclusive episode, hear from the players themselves, get insider insight from Matt and Claire’s one-on-one interviews, and find out what’s in store for the Gamecocks this season.

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Sports Director Matt Dowell and Jared Parker bring you exclusive coverage from the annual Birdies with Beamer charity event at Cobblestone Golf Club! Get a behind-the-scenes look at this fun day interviewing Gamecock football head coach Shane Beamer and coordinators Mike Shula and Clayton White. Additionally, they break down the shocking announcement from star forward Ashlyn Watkins, who revealed she will not be playing for the South Carolina women's basketball team next season.

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Sports Director Matt Dowell heads to Carolina Panthers training camp to check in on five former South Carolina Gamecocks now on the Panthers roster. He breaks down who’s on the team and catches up with standout cornerback Jaycee Horn, who’s entering his fifth NFL season and just became a new dad!

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