Today there are 37 days until kickoff. 37 is another great number in Gamecock History.  It belonged to the great Steve Wadiak.  Before George Rogers came along, Wadiak was the leading rusher in Gamecock history.  The Cadillac rolled up 2,878 yards from 1948-1951. Wadiak still holds the record for most yards per carry in a […]

The 2011-12 academic year was a successful time on the athletic fields for the Gamecocks.  Beginning today we’re counting down the Top 10 and Bottom 10 moments for USC athletics in the past season.  We start with Highlights #10-6. #10 Football beats Kentucky 54-3 This game was against one of USC’s weaker opponents, but it […]

Today there are 38 days until kickoff. 38 will always mean one thing in South Carolina football history.  It is one of only a few retired numbers at South Carolina.  38 is the number worn by George Rogers.  He won the Heisman trophy in 1980 and was the #1 overall pick in the 1981 NFL […]

Today there are 39 days until kickoff. 39 was the most pass attempts for a Gamecocks quarterback last season.  There was once a time under Steve Spurrier when the USC running game was so anemic that the passing game had to take center stage.  That formula worked some of the time, but more often than […]

Today there are 40 days until kickoff. 40 is the individual record for most rushes in a game.  Marcus Lattimore set that record his freshman year against Florida in the Swamp.  Lattimore has been no stranger to carrying a heavy load, and he often carries the heaviest in the biggest games.  The Florida game was […]

Today there are 41 days until kickoff. 41 was the number of rushes against Georgia last season.  The Bulldogs are supposed to have a stout defense this season.  They had better if they’re going to win in Columbia.  Last season they gave up 253 yards and 6.2 yards per rush.  (Of course Melvin Ingram’s fake […]

Today there are 42 days until kickoff. 42nd was South Carolina’s rank in scoring offense last season.  The Gamecocks offense average 30.1 points per game.  That number may be a little surprising since many people remember an offense that tried to grind games out and an early season that featured Steven Garcia’s struggles.  To be […]

Two weeks ago Coach Spurrier was quoted on the Finebaum Show saying the reason Georgia is being picked to win the East is the Bulldogs have an easier schedule.  “…they got the easiest schedule, so that’s why they got picked.  They play Ole Miss.  We play LSU.” This coming season most people seem to agree […]

Today there are 44 days until kickoff. 44 is the number lettermen returning.  The Gamecocks awarded 63 letters last year, so there is a healthy number returning.  The Gamecocks return 6 starters on offense which is about average, and 5 on defense which seems a bit low.  All of the projected defensive starters have extensive […]

Today we continue our conference wide preview and take a look at Texas A&M, the new comer in the SEC West.  The 2011 season will be briefly reviewed and a team by team break down of the schedule will be included along with a couple of keys to the season. Stats and returning starters will […]

Today there are 46 days until kickoff. 46 – 12 is South Carolina’s record under Steve Spurrier when the Gamecocks rush for 100 or more yards as a team.  They are only 9-23 when they are held under 100 yards.  When they hold their opponent under 100 yards, USC is 26-3 under Coach Spurrier. With […]

Gamecocks football as of today is 48 days away. 48 is the total number of receptions for Marcus Lattimore in his career.  He is often thrown to on screens and wheel routes.  He has nearly 600 yards receiving on those catches for an average of 12.4 ypc.  All early reports are that he is ahead of […]