LaNorris Sellers and Mazeo Bennett had another sideline flare-up Saturday, and this one played out early in South Carolina’s game against Florida.
The frustration surfaced in the first quarter after Sellers missed Bennett on a third-and-5 from the Florida 30. The incompletion was followed by a missed field goal on the next snap, and the tension carried to the sideline as cameras caught Sellers in an exchange with Gamecocks receivers coach Mike Furrey before he was seen yelling at Bennett as he walked by.
Sellers pointed at Bennett, and Bennett made a move toward him before teammate Nyck Harbor stepped in to hold him back.
It was the second time this season the two were seen arguing on camera. The earlier incident came against Towson State after a missed chance during that game.
“Just two passionate players that want to get it right,” Sellers said after the Towson game. “We missed on it last week and it’s frustrating we keep missing on it.
But we’ve just got to get it right. We just talked about it, got it all out.
We’re good now, though.”
The on-field response Saturday came quickly. Sellers found Harbor for a 15-yard touchdown on South Carolina’s next drive, helping keep the game tied 7-7 after the first quarter.
Later, just before halftime, Sellers and Bennett connected on a 15-yard touchdown pass that put South Carolina ahead 17-10. The two celebrated together after the score.
South Carolina’s receivers have been a talking point all season, with Gamecock pass catchers leading the country with 19 dropped passes.
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