South Carolina Students Protest Offensive Coordinator Mike Shula Following Poor Season Start

The South Carolina Gamecocks football team has struggled offensively this season, currently ranked near the bottom nationally, leading to significant fan frustration. Offensive coordinator Mike Shula, who was promoted after Dowell Loggains left, has been a primary target of criticism due to the team's poor offensive production, which has failed to meet preseason expectations despite quarterback LaNorris Sellers' presence. Following a 26-7 loss to Oklahoma that dropped the team's record to 3-4, a small group of about 20 students organized a brief and low-turnout protest on campus calling for Shula's firing, although some participants emphasized their dissatisfaction was with the team's overall performance rather than Shula personally. Head coach Shane Beamer has already made some staff changes, such as firing offensive line coach Lonnie Teasley, and continues to evaluate the situation, acknowledging the need for improvement. Despite the protest's limited impact and attendance, it reflects broader fan and student frustration with the team's disappointing start and offensive struggles. The Gamecocks face a challenging schedule ahead, including games against ranked opponents Alabama, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M, as they seek to reverse their fortunes.