After South Carolina’s demoralizing 20-15 loss to Appalachian State, things are anything but peachy for the 4-6 Gamecocks.

I waited until Tuesday to publish this column for a number of reasons, but the main one is that no one likes perspective when they’re angry. I hope this article is thought-provoking. There will be plenty of realism but I hope this brings some thoughtfulness and perspective as well. I’ll start with an opening monologue of sorts.

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