# @1801 Media on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=QOfXAmxBPP8
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70553588-1801-Media-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-16T21:00:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** 1801mediaco (@1801MediaCo) — https://gondola.cc/1801MediaCo

## Caption

Why did Seth Smith choose South Carolina?

The Gamecocks offensive lineman joins Jimmy & Joe’s to talk about his journey to Columbia, his first experience inside Williams-Brice Stadium, making the jump from the Big Sky to the SEC, and how South Carolina’s offensive line is coming together.

Smith takes us through his football story — from growing up in Texas and Arizona to starting football in high school, developing at Northern Arizona, entering the transfer portal and ultimately finding a new home with the Gamecocks.

He also breaks down what makes playing offensive line at the SEC level so difficult, the details fans may never notice on TV, South Carolina’s intense preparation, his relationship with the Gamecocks coaching staff and the mentality inside the offensive line room.
Plus, Seth discusses his NFL aspirations, life after football, the importance of overcoming adversity and his message to Gamecock fans as SEC play approaches.

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Chapters:

00:00 Welcome Seth Smith
01:05 Reacting to the Kent State Win
01:32 Seth’s First Williams-Brice Experience
02:22 2001, Sandstorm & Gamecock Traditions
02:41 Growing Up in Texas and Arizona
03:49 How Seth Found Football
04:53 Starting Football in High School
05:23 When Football Became Serious
06:03 Playing at Chandler High School
06:52 Seth’s College Recruiting Journey
08:51 Why Seth Chose South Carolina
09:31 Working With South Carolina’s Coaches
10:21 “Funny, Physical, Dominant”
10:53 Making the Jump to SEC Speed
11:26 How the Gamecocks O-Line Has Grown
11:46 South Carolina’s Toughest Workouts
12:17 NFL Dreams & Life After Football
12:49 Seth’s Most Memorable College Moment
13:33 Becoming a Better Player at South Carolina
14:13 Where Seth Wants to Be in One Year
14:48 How Adversity Builds a Team
15:21 What Fans Don’t See From Offensive Linemen
17:06 The Details of Pass Protection
17:29 Seth’s Dream NIL Partnership
18:15 Describing His Journey in One Word
18:50 Seth’s Advice to Young Football Players
19:50 Message to Gamecock Nation
20:17 Excitement for SEC Football

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## Stats

- **Views:** 743
- **Likes:** 8
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- **Comments:** 2

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1801mediaco | @1801MediaCo | https://gondola.cc/1801MediaCo | Media Company |

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