COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) β Dylan Thompson understands he must learn to temper his emotions, even in the midst of one of his biggest successes as South Carolina quarterback.
Thompson was admonished last week by South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier for his way-too-early sideline celebration in the fourth quarter with the Gamecocks up 38-28 on top-10 Georgia. Despite a late charge by the Bulldogs, No. 14 South Carolina held on for 38-35 win and brought Thompson his first signature victory since becoming the team’s starter this year.
Not that Thompson sees it that way as the Gamecocks (2-1, 1-1 Southeastern Conference) head to Vanderbilt (1-2, 0-1) on Saturday night.
He’s had several major moments since joining the Gamecocks, perhaps none bigger than leading a 27-17 win at Clemson in 2012 for injured Connor Shaw.
