S.C. STATE FOOTBALL: Off-season direction for the Bulldogs program

HEAD COACH OLIVER "BUDDY"POUGH

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina -- The 3-7 campaign in 2017 could have done it. So could have the realization that his 17th season would be his last as head football coach at S.C. State.

But, instead of getting down with disappointment, Oliver "Buddy" Pough is busy planning and putting things into motion for the 2018 season for the Bulldogs.

This past week, after agreeing on a one-year extension to lead S.C. State football through next year, Pough was focused on recruiting and setting up his coaching staff for a run at a better record.

The coach appreciated postseason conversations he had with S.C. State first-year athletic director Stacy Danley and members of the university administration. But, with off-season recruiting in full swing, Pough said this week that he is excited about bringing fresh talent to both his coaching staff and the Bulldogs' roster.

"There's still plans in place and we are still planning for next year, organizationally," Pough said. "We've got to do a thing or two with our offense; need a body or two there and play a bit better at key positions. That will reorganize us on that side of the ball.

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