South Carolina Linebacker Demetrius Knight Speaks on Future of Gamecock Football
South Carolina linebacker Demetrius Knight spoke on the future of South Carolina football at the NFL Combine.
The South Carolina Gamecocks have a litany of players participating in the NFL Combine this week. One of them is linebacker Demetrius Knight, who spent six seasons in college football and one season in South Carolina. During his time at the podium, Knight spoke about the future of the South Carolina program and he had a lot of good things to say.
“South Carolina is going to be a team to be reckoned with,” Knight said. “For years and years to come. As long a Beamer is there doing his thing and laying the law down like he has been. They’re going to be a great team to watch this year. I can’t wait to see what they do. I hope LaNorris [Sellers] continues to work his magic like he would display every Saturday. But South Carolina is going to be a team to watch.”
During his college career, Knight spent time at Georgia Tech, Charlotte and South Carolina during his final season. In 2024, Knight finished with 82 tackles, eight tackles for loss, two sacks and an interception. He played in all 13 games for the Gamecocks.
Former South Carolina assistant Steve Spurrier Jr. joins Florida Gators support staff
Steve Spurrier Jr., a longtime college football assistant and former South Carolina coach, is making his way back to familiar ground. According to On3 Sports, Spurrier Jr. has joined the Florida Gators’ staff in a support capacity, returning to the program where his father, Steve Spurrier, became a legendary figure as both a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback and a national championship-winning coach.
It’s Official: Steve Spurrier Jr. has joined the Florida staff.
He has a connection to one of UF’s position coaches.
Spurrier Jr. previously spent over a decade at South Carolina, from 2005 to 2015, working under his father. During that time, he played a key role in developing some of the Gamecocks’ most talented receivers, including Alshon Jeffery, Deebo Samuel, Pharoh Cooper, Sidney Rice, and Kenny McKinley. His responsibilities in Columbia ranged from wide receivers coach to passing game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, and co-offensive coordinator.
Spurrier is more than just the son of legendary Florida coach Steve Spurrier, as he brings his own connection to Florida’s offensive staff, having previously worked with quarterbacks coach Ryan O’Hara at Arizona in 2004. Now, he will collaborate with O’Hara in the quarterbacks room while taking on various responsibilities within the program.
Before joining Florida, Spurrier spent the past two seasons at Tulsa, serving as offensive coordinator and associate head coach. Under his leadership, Tulsa’s offense ranked in the top 35 nationally in multiple categories, including rushing, red zone efficiency, third-down conversions, and passing yards per completion. However, after head coach Kevin Wilson was fired in November, new head coach Tre Lamb opted for a different direction, bringing in Brad Robbins as offensive coordinator.
Now back in Gainesville, Spurrier will look to contribute his experience and offensive expertise to Billy Napier’s staff as the Gators continue to build for the future.
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