0 comments by flounder on 12/18/2011
The South Carolina football team held its first bowl game practice today and the real news item coming out of that event was the fact that five juniors on the team are eyeing the NFL. The players are: Defensive end Devin Taylor, cornerback Stephon Gilmore, wide reciever Alshon Jeffery, safety D.J. Swearinger and safety DeVonte Holloman. All five have submitted paperwork to […]
0 comments by flounder on 12/17/2011
The South Carolina football will square off in the Capital One Bowl against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The players for both squads will be awarded for their participation in the Capital One Bowl by being given a “$420 shopping trip to a local Best Buy and a Timely Watch Co. watch.” The NCAA limit for gifts is $550 so […]
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Well the time has come once again that we have entered the college bowl season so you know we must give you our college bowl game predictions with our slight SEC and garnet lean. We encourage you to let us know if you disagree with we have labeled as winners. Here goes: Gildan New Mexico […]
0 comments by flounder on 12/16/2011
No word out of Big Red nation as of late concerning if they will be allowing senior center Mike Caputo to participate in the Capital One Bowl. If you will recall, Caputo was arrested last weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence. In a similar situation last season for the Cornhuskers, Baker Steinkuhler and Rickey Thenarse missed last […]
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Welcome to the South Carolina stock market. Each week, this Gamecocks blog will take a look at what’s trending in the world of Gamecock athletics. In these we we will look at all Gamecock sports and their activities so some things will be of interest while others may not but the point is to give you a […]
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The University of South Carolina and the NCAA continue their saga. Just a few days ago, USC issued an official response to an NCAA Notice of Allegations. Next step in this process is a meeting with the NCAA Committee on Infractions in February. Us nerds here read over the stuff on the website devoted to […]
0 comments by flounder on 12/15/2011
South Carolina football fans can breathe easier now that recruiting coordinator / receivers coach Steve Spurrier Jr. and offensive line coach Shawn Elliott withdrew their names from consideration for the head coaching job at Coastal Carolina. This is welcomed news as both are vital blocking blocks for success within the football program. Spurrier Jr.’s role as […]
0 comments by flounder on 12/14/2011
It is being widely reported by several South Carolina based media outlets and Patrick Magee of the Hattiesburg American that Southern Miss has narrowed their focus for a new coach to a handful of candidates which includes South Carolina Assistant Football Coach Ellis Johnson. Also on the short list include: current Southern Miss offensive coordinator […]
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The South Carolina football team will be without freshman cornerback Martay Mattox as he has decided to seek a transfer. This is a loss for USC as he showed promise when he enrolled early at USC in January 2011. He then suffered an injury in preperation for the 2011 season. Also what hurt his chances this past […]
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Coach Steve Spurrier received a two-year contract extension Tuesday, extending his deal as the Head Ball Coach for South Carolina through the 2015 season. Spurrier, who received a $1 million raise but no extension following last season, makes an average of $2.86 million annually. Under the terms of that deal, he is set to get $2.55 million […]
0 comments by flounder on 12/13/2011
Here is the tale of the tape between South Carolina and Nebraska for the upcoming Capital One Bowl. As you can see, these two teams are similar which means it will be one heck of a game: South Carolina Nebraska Record 10-2 (6-2) 9-3 (5-3) Category National Rank (Actual) National Rank (Actual) Rushing Offense 26 […]
0 comments by flounder on 12/11/2011
There is growing chatter that two current South Carolina football coaches are on the short list of replacements for the Coastal Carolina job that opened up when David Bennett was fired by the Chanticleers late last week. The two current USC coaches targeted are Steve Spurrier Jr. and Shawn Elliott. Some on the Gamecock messages […]
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The South Carolina football team will be without defensive back Corey Addison next season as he has indicated that he will be leaving the team. From the outside looking in, the reserve safety believed playing time was going to be hard to find in the future must like it has been in the past for […]
0 comments by flounder on 12/8/2011
On this Gamecocks Podcast, we engage in a discussion of the Gamecocks hoops program and some bowl talk. We give our thoughts on Alabama being the BCS No. 2 and if Coach Horn is on the hot seat. Make sure you listen to this one: In closing… Thanks to @GeneralLOHD and
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University of South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has been named the SEC Freshman of the Year by the 12 league coaches, the conference office announced today. Clowney, a 6-6, 254-pounder from Rock Hill, S.C., was one of two freshman named to the All-SEC second team by the coaches on Tuesday. Clowney was credited with […]
