Gamecocks' edge rushers first big test for Hamdan
Bush Hamdan faces a major test in his second game as Kentucky offensive coordinator. (Photo by Brett Corman/Cats Illustrated)
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After an impressive showing in his debut as Kentucky's new offensive coordinator, Bush Hamdan sees the degree of difficulty increase significantly in Week 2.
The Wildcats must contend with one of the stingier defensive units in the SEC when South Carolina (1-0) visits Kroger Field on Saturday for the league opener.
The Gamecocks, who are expected to go through some growing pains on the offensive side of the ball this season, leaned heavily on their defense in a closer-than-expected 23-19 win over Old Dominion last week.
The unit recorded eight tackles for loss, five sacks, four quarterback hurries, and forced four turnovers in the victory. Two of the fumbles occurred deep in ODU territory, leading to 14 points for a South Carolina squad struggling to generate offense.
Two men responsible for much of that havoc were senior edge Kyle Kennard and highly touted freshman edge Dylan Stewart. The duo combined for eight tackles, four sacks, and three forced fumbles in South Carolina's opener. ...
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Bush Hamdan faces a major test in his second game as Kentucky offensive coordinator. (Photo by Brett Corman/Cats Illustrated)
Jeff Drummond • CatsIllustrated
Managing Editor
@JDrumUK
After an impressive showing in his debut as Kentucky's new offensive coordinator, Bush Hamdan sees the degree of difficulty increase significantly in Week 2.
The Wildcats must contend with one of the stingier defensive units in the SEC when South Carolina (1-0) visits Kroger Field on Saturday for the league opener.
The Gamecocks, who are expected to go through some growing pains on the offensive side of the ball this season, leaned heavily on their defense in a closer-than-expected 23-19 win over Old Dominion last week.
The unit recorded eight tackles for loss, five sacks, four quarterback hurries, and forced four turnovers in the victory. Two of the fumbles occurred deep in ODU territory, leading to 14 points for a South Carolina squad struggling to generate offense.
Two men responsible for much of that havoc were senior edge Kyle Kennard and highly touted freshman edge Dylan Stewart. The duo combined for eight tackles, four sacks, and three forced fumbles in South Carolina's opener. ...
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