An honest take on South Carolina offensive coordinator Mike Shula

On Coffee Episode 14, JC Shurburtt responds to an e-mail from a listener citing concerns that South Carolina Gamecocks football fans have expressed on new offensive coordinator Mike Shula, who was the play caller for the Gamecocks' 21-17 upset loss to Illinois in the Citrus Bowl and who will be the coordinator for a much-anticipated 2025 football season which will feature the return of star quarterback LaNorris Sellers. There are some key points to be made about Shula and also the history of offensive coordinators and offense as a topic as it relates to the South Carolina football program.
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[@chadhuskey6177]

JC, my name is Chad and I'm 62 yrs. old now and I remember the Joe Morrison "black magic" era like yesterday. I didn't miss a home game or the Clemson game at "death valley" in 1984. Like all Carolina fans. I felt like someone had jumped up and down and stomped my guts during and after the infamous Navy game. Still haunts me til this day, you know?

[@wjmfour1530]

Lanorris sure seemed hesitant to run against Illinois. I am sure hoping that isn't Shulas plan going forward

[@michaelinsc1644]

I agree. That may have cost us the game.

[@chadhuskey6177]

I know, really!!!

[@chadhuskey6177]

Thanks JC, I enjoy hearing your take on Gamecock football in general. You da man. 😁☝️👋👍🙏🐓🐓🐓

[@jharloe]

A great history lesson I’ve experienced for 55 years! Spot on

[@heartsmart3689]

I think not having Rocket Sanders really hurt. Addaway is OK in spells, but not as an every down back. We need to develop atop running back. Hopefully the back from Utah will work out.

[@michaelinsc1644]

100%. I loved having a big bruiser at RB who got better as the game progressed. I hope we can find another like him.

[@cam9868]

Missing Rocket was a massive detriment to the offense in pass protection and short yard passing game on top of the running threat everyone already knows him for. Adaway just isn't a headlining back. Hopefully Fuller and Howell are prepared to take a big step forward, theyre the big power backs we're going to need to be successful. Faison is a believe it when I see it back. Great against lesser competition and a bit smaller, but he could have the skill to make up for it.

[@lanceplayer]

🤙 great stuff killa

[@jameskeith9311]

Impressive recall!!!

[@ExcitedIsoscelesTriangle]

Tell us why Lanorris turned down 10 yards of open field multiple times then ...

[@JretnuH]

Rumor has it he had an ankle injury leading up to the game

[@ExcitedIsoscelesTriangle]

@JretnuH not buying it...haven't seen that anywhere...he looked fine

[@stacymanley161]

@@ExcitedIsoscelesTriangle he did act the same way after he was hurt earlier in the season when he did run he no burst

[@ExcitedIsoscelesTriangle]

@@stacymanley161 they called designed runs so it wasn't that

[@jonstrickland4848]

Muschamp obviously wasn't an offensive coordinator but he was also offensively blind. His understanding of strategy was stunningly ignorant. It's not as much the scheme it's whether you can excute the scheme.

[@michaelinsc1644]

When Lanorris gets pissed he is unstoppable. He combines QB power run with rolling out and finding open receivers or running it. If we run a lot of that our offense will be good. Just IMO

[@easye5948]

Just a thought, but maybe a look at each opponent for 2025 would be cool. Who they lost who they added, things like that. People love to talk about the Ole Miss portal class, but they don't talk about who they lost.

[@blakequeen2641]

I like this too. But I believe it should be after spring training so we have good knowledge on who’s gonna start for who. Also can you see my reply? KZbin has been sensoring me 😂

[@easye5948]

@@blakequeen2641 If I say no would you believe me?😂

[@bobbysmith3196]

I thought the illi Defensive Scheme had something to do with Sellers Not Running The Ball Much… They had 2 DB’s lined up really close to the line that didn’t fall off much into coverage-Especially early on in that game which may have helped in “Setting the Tone” in a Young QB’s Mind-And especially if Shula was already trying to get Sellers to take the Safety Valve when needed!!! We still came up just one completed pass away from a W or at least the lead with 3 minutes remaining!!! Not so Bad… Course We All Want That Pass Back and The W!!!

[@EXOmakemeHorololo]

I also think it was a combination of things. It's unfortunate. Few things go different and we win...

[@bobbysmith3196]

Thinking that’s gonna be a Hard Narrative to Change JC!!! I don’t think it’s such a Bad thing for Sellers to Throw to his Safety Valve more often… I mean your QB isn’t supposed to be the Leading Rusher 🤔 Maybe a Game or Two… Sellers has shown that he has that ability so folks are gonna want to see it… Especially if it’s-in their/our minds-The Difference in a Win or Loss 🤷‍♂️😊👍 Spurs Up☝️ Go Gamecocks!!! 🏈🏆✅

[@malikrahim-ei1vd]

Quarterback running is not long-term success. Mike knows that. Look at the great teams in the playoffs. You must throw the ball effectively. Run only on occasions.

[@elvisdmd]

Have you seen the Bills or Eagles or Chiefs play??

[@FightinRooster]

Riley Leonard at ND

[@ELJEFFE904]

I have android since 2010. Never had an issue with navigating or viruses whatsoever.

[@mobelue]

Carolina Illinois offense did not look the same as latter half of season. I recall a Shula interview as OC commenting on LS running where he intimated his job is to see the receivers so the run would not be necessary. Here is the vid: kzbin.infohT5PayRHI8g?si=r0YvnOa4Q1aUhuzc

[@wjmfour1530]

I sure do miss my BlackBerry

[@channonlee6131]

Im scared that he doesn't want sellers to run and that cost us the bowl game and almost missu and Clemson shit can him now before he ruins 2025

[@bat2ball12]

I woulda thought JC was all over the android

[@zach-182]

😂