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When coach Dowell Loggains left South Carolina in December, Shane Beamer promoted Mike Shula, his senior offensive assistant, to offensive coordinator. However, the HC’s roadmap did not go as planned. After six losses, including a four-game losing streak, Shula faced the heat. Loss against the Ole Miss Rebels struck the final nail, and Shula was fired. After that, Beamer announced that play-calling will be a group effort by all the coaches, with wide receivers coach Mike Furrey serving as the primary play-caller for the next three games. However, with the latest development, it appears that Furrey might be inching closer to the OC gig. As reported by On3 Sports’ Jack Veltri, “He said he’s “not closing the door on anything” and has a lot of confidence in Furrey. References how Furrey had offers elsewhere after last season but wanted to stay here.” His dedication to remain with the Gamecocks, after receiving numerous offers, is another factor that Beamer has high regard for. The question of demotion was also raised. The HC revealed, “It wasn’t something that I necessarily considered,” Shane Beamer said. “I don’t know if demoted is the word, but I just think that’s hard.” This is a developing story
