Every time South Carolina football lands in the preseason Top 25, fans brace themselves—not for celebration, but for what comes next. It’s not about lacking ambition; it’s about experience. Too often, a shiny ranking has set the stage for disappointment, turning real progress into crushing pressure. This year, after a promising offseason and much-needed changes, the Gamecocks need patience, not hype. Let’s give this team room to grow and let their results do the talking. Do you think preseason rankings help or hurt rebuilding programs like South Carolina? #Sports #Football #SouthCarolina