Steve Taneyhill’s arrival at South Carolina in 1992 changed Gamecock football forever. Despite big-name schools like Alabama and Penn State chasing him, it was the relentless recruiting and the electric SEC atmosphere in Columbia that won him over. Taneyhill didn’t just play—he broke records and brought a new energy to the team, earning national recognition as Sports Illustrated’s Freshman of the Year. His story is a reminder of how one player—and the coaches who believe in them—can shape a program’s identity. What’s your favorite Taneyhill moment or Gamecock memory? #Sports #Football #Gamecocks