South Carolina fell short of expectations in 2023, going 5-7 and missing a bowl after posting winning records in the first two seasons under Shane Beamer. And turning the ship around is a process that really starts in the weeks after the season ends. And by spring, if all goes well, there should be some sense of building to a strong season. After the Gamecocks’ spring game on April 20, Beamer felt strong about the direction South Carolina was headed in. “As far as this team, there’s a great hunger about ’em,” Beamer said. “Ever since they came back in January, they’ve been fantastic. A lot of …