After South Carolina’s football team faces Wofford Saturday, Gamecocks coach Will Muschamp will watch his son Jackson and Hammond in SCISA title game.
South Carolina football coach Will Muschamp is usually hearing it from fans about when will a championship happen.
This week, he’s been chatting about it in his own house.
Muschamp’s son, Jackson, will be part of a Hammond High School squad looking to secure a SCISA state title. The SkyHawks face Laurence Manning Academy at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Charlie W. Johnson Stadium.
“I told him, I said, ‘You won a state championship in lacrosse and you have a chance to play for another one Saturday night,’ ” Will Muschamp said. “That’s pretty neat.”
Will Muschamp admitted his son could have one on him, as he never won a state title in high school.
He also praised Erik Kimrey, the former South Carolina football player who has built a dynastic program at Hammond. He’ll be coaching in his 11th state title game and aiming for a ninth championship.
Jackson Muschamp is currently the team’s backup quarterback behind Corbett Glick and a starting safety. In relief duty, Jackson Muschamp is 4-for-10 passing for 29 yards, with a touchdown and an interception. He’s also run for 66 yards on 26 attempts. On defense, he’s got 21 tackles.
Will Muschamp will have to scramble a little on Saturday. The Gamecocks kickoff at 4 p.m., 3 1/2 hours before his son’s game.
“Certainly pulling for the SkyHawks on Saturday,” Will Muschamp said. “We need to win first and they need to get the W on Saturday night. We’ll be there. I hope y’all don’t ask too many questions after the game. I want to be out there early.”
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