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A Fresh Look at South Carolina Sports with Garnet Trust | A College Sports Company Brand

  1. 2D AGO

    From Overwhelmed Freshman to Team USA Champion | Carolina Pulse

    If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/CaroPulse Zaya Akins is one of the fastest rising stars in college track — but her journey is deeper than wins, medals, and Team USA. From feeling overwhelmed as a freshman… to representing the United States… to helping rebuild South Carolina track into a powerhouse — this is the real story behind the athlete. In this episode of Carolina Pulse, Zaya opens up about pressure, identity, faith, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, doubted yourself, or tried to be someone you’re not… this conversation is for you. Chapters: 1:03 Meet Zaya Akins 2:00 Indoor vs Outdoor Season Adjustments 4:48 Growing Up in Kansas City 7:30 Becoming One of the Best in High School 8:40 Pressure vs Performance 10:00 Recruiting Process Breakdown 11:40 Starting Over 13:05 Choosing South Carolina 17:00 Freshman Year Struggles (REAL TALK) 18:45 Overwhelm, Time Management & Reality 19:45 Representing Team USA 🇺🇸 23:50 The Science of Sprinting 27:50 Fun Rapid-Fire Segment #ZayaAkins #TrackAndField #SouthCarolina #TeamUSA Learn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/... FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_... ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco... ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@1801mediaco ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/1801-Media/61566794218642/

    34 min

  2. 3D AGO

    What Gamecocks REALLY Say Behind the Scenes | 1801 Media Days

    Get a rare behind the scenes look inside South Carolina football. Damarcus Leach, Chris Hatfield, and Quay’sheed Scott sit down to talk about their journey to the SEC, what makes this Gamecock secondary different, and the mindset it takes to make it out of a small town and compete at the highest level. “If it’s something you want to do… you can do it. Don’t give yourself a ceiling.” Now they’re building something different at South Carolina. Chapters: 0:22 Inside South Carolina’s DB Room 2:13 Summer Workout Reality 3:41 Locker Room Chemistry 5:50 How They Fell in Love With Football 7:08 Turning Pain Into Motivation 9:10 Choosing South Carolina 10:52 Transfer Portal Decision (Scott) 12:42 “Best Fans in the Country” 13:29 NFL Dreams 21:23 Who’s the Best Athlete? Learn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/... FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_... ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco... ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@1801mediaco ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/1801-Media/61566794218642/ #SECFootball #southcarolina #gamecocks #ncaa

    23 min

  3. APR 10

    Damarcus Leach Breaks Down How Elite Corners Think | Jimmy and Joes

    If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/JimAndJoes Damarcus Leach is one of the next rising stars in South Carolina football — and in this interview, he breaks down what it really takes to become an elite defensive back in the SEC. From growing up in a small town in South Carolina to earning playing time as a freshman, Leach shares how confidence, film study, and mindset separate good players from great ones. He explains how the Gamecocks are building a true “DB factory,” what he learned from veterans in year one, and why playing cornerback is just as much mental as it is physical. Chapters: 0:24 Meet Damarcus Leach 1:12 Why DBs Need More Than Athleticism 2:04 The Confidence You Need at Cornerback 4:04 Does Playing QB Help You Read Offenses? 5:34 Life Outside Football 9:01 Why He Chose South Carolina 11:44 What He Brings Going Into Year 2 12:47 Leadership in the DB Room 13:37 New Coaches & What They Bring 15:01 First Game Experience at Williams-Brice 18:23 Pre-Game Routine & Mental Focus 20:22 Night Games vs Noon Games Debate 24:28 Most Underrated Player on the Team 25:17 Press vs Off Coverage 27:34 What Film Study Looks Like at South Carolina 28:56 Goals for This Season Learn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/... FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_... ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco... ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@1801mediaco ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/1801-Media/61566794218642/

    32 min

  4. APR 8

    How Lexi Winters Turned a Childhood Dream Into Reality | Carolina Pulse

    If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/CaroPulse What if the dream you had as a kid actually came true? Lexi Winters grew up going to South Carolina softball games… even serving as a bat girl. Now, she’s living that same dream as a standout player in the SEC. In this episode of Carolina Pulse, Lexi shares her journey from childhood fan to Gamecock athlete, the emotional transfer portal moment that brought her home, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level of college softball. Chapters: 0:42 Meet Lexi Winters 3:01 The Reality of Playing in the SEC 6:29 SEC Mentality Shift 9:14 Proving She Belongs 11:52 Growing Up a Gamecock Fan 13:40 Full Circle Moment 18:37 Transfer Portal Decision 21:01 “I Want You to Come Home” 24:11 First Game Nerves 27:05 “We’re Really Doing This” 28:26 Team Chemistry 32:38 Building a Winning Program 36:18 Life Outside Softball 45:10 Life After Graduation 49:32 Legacy: Confidence & Joy Learn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/... FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_... ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco... ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@1801mediaco ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/1801-Media/61566794218642/

    53 min

  5. APR 8

    What the Transfer Portal Doesn’t Show You

    Upton Bellenfant and Emmet Rhoades open up about what it’s really like joining South Carolina football — from the transfer portal process to the culture, workouts, and what makes this program different. They give you a sense of what the entire portal experience is like, open up about high school recruiting, and share their anticipation for their first SEC game. Learn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/... FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_... ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco... ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@1801mediaco ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/1801-Media/61566794218642/ #gamecocks #secfootball #southcarolina

    7 min

  6. APR 6

    He Was SEC Freshman of the Year… Then Everything Changed

    Kelby Collins isn’t just another SEC athlete — this is the real story behind the highs, the setbacks, and the mindset it takes to keep going. From being named a freshman standout to facing injuries, position changes, and outside noise, Kelby opens up about what it really takes to stay locked in at the highest level of college football. He also shares what having a lot of SEC freshman success is like, battling injuries, how to block out the media, and the brotherhood at South Carolina. Learn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/... FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_... ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco... ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@1801mediaco ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/1801-Media/61566794218642/ #SouthCarolina #Gamecocks #CollegeFootball #SEC

    5 min

  7. APR 6

    From Homeless to SEC Football: Jordan Thomas’ Story

    Jordan Thomas’ journey to South Carolina football is bigger than the game. From bouncing between homes and growing up homeless at one point to earning his first first offer and committing to the SEC, his story is built on resilience, family, and relentless effort. In this interview, Jordan shares what it was really like growing up with nothing, how he found football, and the moment he chose South Carolina. Learn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/... FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_... ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco... ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@1801mediaco ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/1801-Media/61566794218642/ #SouthCarolina #Gamecocks #CollegeFootball #SEC

    6 min

  8. APR 6

    The Truth About Caleb Herring’s Journey

    Caleb Herring’s journey to South Carolina football didn’t start how you’d expect… Before the offers, before the SEC, before the spotlight — he was getting beat up by his older brothers and struggling on the field. He didn’t even start playing football until 8th grade — and by his own words, he was “terrible.” But that adversity? It built something different. In this interview, Caleb talks about having competitive brothers helped him, why he started football late, and why he chose South Carolina. Learn more about our partnership with Garnett Trust & South Carolina Athletics: https://www.collegesportsco.com/news/... FOLLOW 1801 MEDIA HERE: ► TWITTER | https://www.x.com/1801MediaCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@1801mediaco?_... ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/1801mediaco... ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@1801mediaco ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/people/1801-Media/61566794218642/ #SouthCarolina #Gamecocks #CollegeFootball #SEC

    4 min
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A Fresh Look at South Carolina Sports with Garnet Trust | A College Sports Company Brand

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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
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