LaNorris Sellers‘ girlfriend, who is a cheerleader for the South Carolina Gamecocks, is as pumped up about game day against Eli Drinkwitz‘s Missouri Tigers. Although the Gamecocks’ strong 2025 start, they lost to Vanderbilt by a 24-point margin in the last game. But South Carolina faithfuls are expecting a comeback, and summing up every Gamecocks fan’s emotions, Ella Samellas has put forward her crystal-clear demand to Shane Beamer‘s roster.
On Saturday, she shared an Instagram story, clad in a cheerleading outfit, with the stadium in the background. “Happy gameday! beat Mizzou,” she wrote. In addition to being the cheerleader for the Gamecocks, Samellas is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations. She is also a social media content creator for the South Carolina Athletics, a position she has held since 2023. Not just that, since this year, she has added another experience to her portfolio. Ella is a social media manager for Encore Dance Competition, according to her profile on Bold.pro.
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The Gamecocks’ prized quarterback, LaNorris Sellers, and Samellas share a strong bond. Her Instagram highlights have a separate ‘My Love’ highlight, providing glimpses into the lovebirds’ private life. In one of the frames, Ella shared snaps of the couple together, with the caption, “Me and U always; I love you.” Ella always stands by his side. When LaNorris earned the SEC Freshman of the Year honor, she beamed with happiness and shared her proud reaction on Instagram with “😘😘.”
The cheerleader has been consistent in posting about her fitness regimen and often posts workout pics with her buddies. Before heading to the field on Saturday, she posted about her morning routine. “How I start my Saturdays,” she wrote about her Pilates workout. Undoubtedly, Ella has made her demands to Shane Beamer’s roster pretty clear; however, a major concern is looming large over Sellers’ future. Last weekend, he suffered a concussion, sending Columbia on alert.
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LaNorris Sellers’ injury update
Last weekend, the Gamecocks’ quarterback suffered a major blow. During the second quarter, against Diego-Pavia-led Vanderbilt, the South Carolina quarterback received a helmet-to-helmet hit from Vanderbilt’s Langston Patterson, resulting in a concussion. Shadows of doubt lingered about his appearance against Mizzou, but Shane Beamer’s reaction said loads about the possibility. “Confident that we’ll continue to improve offensively when he gets back healthy,” he had said post-game. “But this is a heck of a team we’re getting ready to play out in Missouri… we have got to get a whole lot better. But there were a lot of good signs too last night when LaNorris is in there.”
Sellers’ absence on the turf proved costly. After Sellers headed to the sidelines, quarterback Luke Doty scrambled to gain yardage. His final three possessions ended in giveaways, whereas Diego Pavia’s offense scored 17 points, ultimately culminating in a dominant 31-7 win for the Commodores.
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Much to Gamecock’s faithful’s delight, Beamers optimism flashed bright. In a recent update, CBS Sports’ reporter Matt Zenitz broke the news. “South Carolina star QB LaNorris Sellers, who was injured during last week’s game Vs. Vanderbilt is good to go for tomorrow’s game against Missouri and will start for the Gamecocks vs. the No. 23 Tigers, sources tell.”
Well, that sets it. South Carolina’s Heisman stock will be present on the field. Last campaign, he recorded 18 touchdowns and 2,534 yards, marking his entry in national conversations. Last year, He had a stellar performance against the Tigers. After throwing for 353 yards and five touchdowns, he led his team to a 34-30 win. And this weekend as well, Columbus expects the same from him. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the scales are tipped in South Carolina’s favor. They are a 12.5-point underdog against Eli Dinkwitz’s roster.