Welp. Tanner McEvoy won’t see any playing time at South Carolina this year – or ever – because he’s decided to transfer.

Just days after Steve Spurrier announced that McEvoy had been fully reinstated and wouldn’t miss any games following an arrest for underage drinking and speeding, the redshirt freshman QB evidently decided that USC just wasn’t the place for him.

According to Gamecock Central, McEvoy cited playing time as the reason for leaving. A 6’6″ guy with a powerful arm, McEvoy showed promise in the spring game, but between Connor Shaw and second-stringer Dylan Thompson, as well as the handful of other QBs on the roster, he was at the bottom of the depth chart. Still, many fans were excited about his potential, despite his relative lack of experience under center (he only played quarterback for one year in high school).

Spurrier had this to say in a statement announcing McEvoy’s decision:

“The Gamecock coaching staff and I wish Tanner all the best, as he continues his collegiate career elsewhere.”

McEvoy can either go to an FCS school and play this season, or he can sit out this year and play at an FBS school next season. He would have three years of eligibility left. His departure also means another scholarship is available.

While it’s always sad to see guys go, best of luck to Tanner wherever he ends up!

Hey kids, I’m back from vacation, we’re less than a month away from the start of another season of Carolina football, and the Gamecocks are back on the practice fields.

The biggest news to come out of tonight’s session is that Tanner McEvoy, who was arrested and charged with speeding and underage drinking on July 29, has been fully reinstated. He practiced tonight and will nto miss any games.

Other highlights from practice:

• Marcus Lattimore was back in action (with a knee brace)
• Drew Owens will be out 3-4 weeks recovering from an injury sustained during the spring
• Senior long snapper Walker Inabinet has been placed on scholarship

The Gamecocks practice again Saturday night at 7:30 and the public is welcome to attend.

In non-practice news, USC is ranked No. 9 in the USA Today preseason coaches poll, the highest they’ve ever been; Ace Sanders was placed on the Paul Hornung Award Watch List (the award goes to the most versatile player in college football); Clemson finally announced that Sammy Watkins has been suspended for the first two games of the season.

In non-football news, Ray Tanner shocked us all and joined twitter yesterday and will hold a Q&A session (use #TanneronTwitter) on Monday. Also, Chad Holbrook’s contract was finally taken care of  (five years and $400,000 annually, plus incentives).