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South Carolina is doing something no one else in America is pulling off this offseason — retaining elite, program-changing talent 🔥🐔 While other programs scramble to replace stars lost to the transfer portal, Shane Beamer and the Gamecocks have locked in two five-star cornerstones: quarterback LaNorris Sellers and edge rusher Dylan Stewart. In this episode, we break down why keeping both five-stars is such a massive win for South Carolina, how it separates the Gamecocks from the rest of the country this offseason, and what it says about the culture, NIL strategy, and long-term vision in Columbia. Sellers gives South Carolina stability, upside, and star power at the most important position in college football, while Stewart anchors a defense built to compete in the SEC. Retention like this isn’t normal in today’s college football — and South Carolina is setting the standard. 👉 Why South Carolina’s retention strategy matters 👉 What keeping two five-stars means for 2026 and beyond 👉 How Shane Beamer is winning the offseason differently Subscribe for more South Carolina football, SEC analysis, and transfer portal breakdowns 🏈🔥 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

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