Shane Beamer is back in Columbia but the first-time head coach has a tall task in front of him. There is a lot Beamer will need to do to remake this program in his image. Here are five South Carolina players that stand to benefit from Beamer's arrival in Columbia.
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1. QB LUKE DOTY
As the Gamecocks' quarterback of the future, Doty will certainly benefit from an offensive-minded coach who has worked with Lincoln Riley recently. Doty's development is on an upward trajectory just from this hire.
2. RB KEVIN HARRIS
How can Harris get better? Imagine the numbers he’d put up without the box stacked. Any improvement to the passing game will help Harris take the next step.
3. TE NICK MUSE
Muse should be back next season and the tight end will be an even bigger part of the offense under Beamer. For a new quarterback, check downs to Muse will be key.
4. RB MARSHAWN LLOYD
He’s coming off injury but he has amazing talent and Beamer knows you need depth at running back and to use different guys in different situations. Lloyd will be a great compliment to Harris in what should be a balanced offense.
DE JORDAN BURCH
A defensive player? Yep. Remember Beamer has a solid history on that side of the ball as well and rush ends were always dangerous in the Frank Beamer era at Virginia Tech. That will be the case at South Carolina.
