SEC Football: Way-Too-Early MVP Candidates for All 14 Teams

Nov 15, 2014; Gainesville, FL, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks wide receiver Pharoh Cooper (11) runs with the ball as Florida Gators defensive back Quincy Wilson (12) defends during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

South Carolina (Garnet and Cocky)

• Chris Carey: Pharoh Cooper

There wasn’t a lot to cheer about in South Carolina last season, but Pharoh Cooper’s name was certainly called a lot when good things were happening. A solid choice from our South Carolina editor for possible MVP.

Air-Spurrier has a chance to make a comeback with Cooper running wild on the field. He’s got length and speed and a pair of soft hands with excellent ball skills. Cooper finished the season with 1,136 receiving yards, and averaged a whooping 16.5 yards per catch. The question is, who will throw him the ball this season?

The unfortunate hallmark of the Spurrier era in South Carolina has surprisingly been the ongoing quarterback issues. But regardless of who is under center, they just need to fling it Cooper’s way, and he’ll likely go up and get it.

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