Are the Gamecocks a threat to steal the East?

So far, Steve Spurrier's coaching career (21-16) at South Carolina has been less than spectacular. Given his previous success at the University of Florida, a few shock waves roared through the conference, when he replaced Lou Holtz in Columbia. However, the Gamecocks have failed to join the Eastern elite, during his regime. Will 2008 be the year that a new dynasty is finally born? With all of the spotlight shining on Gainesville, Florida and Athens, Georgia, can South Carolina sneak up and knock these teams down off of the mountain? It's no secret that the Gamecocks are always one of Georgia's toughest opponents. Added into the equation, is the fact that Spurrier does own one victory over the Gators and Dawgs, while pacing the sidelines in garnet and black. The big question is, does this South Carolina squad have enough talent to take away the prize, that Georgia and Florida already consider their own?