Shane is a tremendous ambassador for our football program and for our university. “Today’s Board action demonstrates our commitment to Coach Beamer and our student-athletes. We are very proud to have him as our football coach,” said University President Michael Amiridis. But most importantly, through his infectious energy and enthusiasm, he has mobilized our alumni, friends and supporters who have embraced the new ‘Beamer-ball’ era. Shane has provided outstanding leadership to our student athletes and his coaching team through his tireless work ethics and caring personality. “I am excited we were able to cap off our very successful football season by presenting to Coach Beamer an attractive contract extension. I am delighted that he is our football coach.” He knows what a high-quality football program should encompass. I am very excited about the synergy and trajectory of our football program. “His passion and desire to excel on and off the field have inspired our student athletes and our great fanbase. “Coach Beamer has done a tremendous job as the leader of our football program,” said Athletics Director Ray Tanner. University leadership has noticed the accomplishments of Gamecock football under Beamer. In addition, all six of the Gamecocks’ home games played on Saturdays were sold out during the 2022 campaign. The Gamecocks were buoyed all season by the nation’s top-ranked special teams unit, led by All-American punter Kai Kroeger. The Gamecocks also collected their first win ever in nine tries over Texas A&M. In addition, South Carolina posted a third victory over a ranked opponent, winning at Kentucky for the first time since 2012.
The win at Clemson snapped the Tigers’ 40-game home winning streak and brought the Palmetto Trophy home to Columbia for the first time since 2013. It marked the first time in school history that Carolina posted consecutive wins over top-10 opponents. The 2022 regular season was highlighted by signature back-to-back wins over top-10 opponents Tennessee and Clemson. The Gamecocks were ranked in the top 20 in the final regular season poll and are positioned to finish the season ranked in the top 25 for the first time since 2013.
The Gamecocks had been tabbed by most media experts to finish fifth in the East. Carolina posted an 8-5 record in 2022, including a 4-4 mark in Southeastern Conference play, finishing third in the Eastern Division. For the second-straight year under Beamer’s tutelage, the Gamecocks surpassed their preseason projections. The best days of Gamecock football are about to happen.”īeamer, 45, just completed his second season guiding the Gamecock Football program. I’m very proud of what we’ve done the last two seasons, but it’s just the beginning. “I am so fortunate to be the football coach at the University of South Carolina. “I am very grateful to President Amiridis, Coach Tanner, (Senior Deputy Athletics Director) Chance Miller and our Board of Trustees for their belief in what we are doing as a football program,” said Coach Beamer. The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees has approved the extension of head football coach Shane Beamer’s contract through the 2027 season, it was announced today.
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