South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer is going viral for his unfiltered comments on NIL — and he didn’t hold back 😳🔥 In this episode, we break down Beamer’s strong message to recruits navigating NIL, including his now-viral quote telling players “don’t be a prick” when it comes to chasing money over fit, culture, and development. What does this mean for the future of recruiting in college football and how South Carolina is approaching the NIL era? We also dive into the latest from South Carolina Gamecocks football spring practice, with a major focus on the defense. Early reports suggest this unit could be deeper, faster, and potentially BETTER than the 2024 group — we break down what’s standing out, key contributors, and why this side of the ball could be a strength in 2026. Plus, big news on the hardwood as South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball hosts a major transfer portal visitor this weekend. Kymora Johnson from Virginia is set to visit Columbia alongside head coach Dawn Staley. What would her addition mean for the roster and national title hopes? 🔥 Topics Covered: Shane Beamer’s viral NIL comments explained “Don’t be a prick” — message to recruits How NIL is shaping recruiting strategy Spring practice defensive standouts & depth Why the defense could surpass 2024 Kymora Johnson’s visit with Dawn Staley Transfer portal impact on South Carolina WBB Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more South Carolina football, basketball, recruiting, and SEC coverage! #Gamecocks #SouthCarolina #ShaneBeamer #NIL #CollegeFootball #WBB #TransferPortal #DawnStaley #SECFootball Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOGamecocks?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on social media Twitter/X: @verndumbquist Twitter/X: @LockedOnSC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091552218542 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.