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D’Backs Draft Gamecocks Cooper

The 361st overall pick in the draft is Gamecocks pitcher Blake Cooper.  He has been selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks.   Blake Cooper at this late in the draft is a steal in my book as he has been stellar this year for USC.  The D’Backs have a very good pick on their hands. Just look at the […]

KC Royals Select Gamecocks Merrifield in the 9th

The University of South Carolina Baseball team had another one of its’ players selected today in the MLB draft.  To go along with Sam Dyson going to the Blue Jays, Gamecocks OF/IF Whit Merrifield was selected in the ninth round as the 269th overall pick by Kansas City. Merrifield is batting .332 (84-for-253) on the […]

Toronto Blue Jays Raid the Roost to Select Sam Dyson

With the 126th overall pick in the draft the Toronto Blue Jays select South Carolina junior right-handed pitcher Sam Dyson.  The pick occured in the fourth round of the 2010 MLB Draft today and he is the first gamecocks baseball player on the team currently to hear his name called. For the season, Dyson is […]

Chanticleers-Gamecocks Super Regional schedule set

USC Coach Ray Tanner and his baseball team now know their job.  Face Coastal Carolina on their turf and win a Super Regional.  For Carolina fans, pack the sunscreen and head to Myrtle Beach to cheer on the ‘Cocks. Late last night, USC’s foe was determined and times/dates were announced for the NCAA Super Regionals. For the USC […]

Update on Former Gamecocks Chasing MLB Dreams

Here is a update on former University of South Carolina Gamecocks Baseball players that are either in the major league or minor league. Click the ‘Read More’ tab… Stats are as of June 6th: MAJOR LEAGUE HITTING   Position/Player Team AVG 2B 3B HR RBI 3B/Brian Buscher Twins .238 3 1 2 11 SS/Adam Everett […]

Former Gamecock Billy Buckner Traded from D-Backs to Tigers

On June 1st, the Detroit Tigers traded left-handed pitcher Dontrelle Willis and cash to the Arizona Diamondbacks for right-hander Billy Buckner. Billy Buckner is a former gamecocks baseball player that started the 2010 season pitching for the Reno Aces before being called up to pitch in a MLB game a few weeks back. Buckner, 26, […]

College baseball: Regionals at its best

With only one super regional already set, TCU vs Texas, there is still a lot of baseball to be played today.  For most gamecock fans, we will be watching the Coastal Carolina vs. C of C game today in Myrtle Beach, but lets take a closer look at some of the other games. — Alabama […]

Columbia Regional: The Morning After

The College Baseball Regional in Columbia is over, and now we wait to see what is next.  Coast Carolina will square off in the final game of the Myrtle Beach Regional today at 1:00 pm against C of C.  This game will determine if Carolina is playing next weekend in Columbia or Myrtle Beach.  I attended most […]

Gamecocks vs. Virginia Tech Hokies in Columbia Regional Finals

The University of South Carolina after beating the Citadel last night will take on the Virginia Tech Hokies in the finals of the Columbia Regional.  VT got to the finals today after beating the Citadel by the score of 4-3.  Basically, it is easy math for USC – win and you move on to the […]

Gamecocks News / Clippings 06.06.10

Here is a dose of Gamecocks News and Links to catch you up…   Gamecocks Baseball Gamecocks, Cooper shut down The Citadel Morris: Cooper not flashy, but he wins Morris: For Whit Merrifield, father knows best Notebook: Marzilli making his mark USC signee Koumas may get drafted Gamecocks Football Summer key to football success, say […]

Next up for USC, Citadel Bulldogs in Columbia Regional

After a scare last night versus the Bucknell Bison, the Gamecocks advance to take on the pesky Bulldogs from The Citadel in the “winners bracket” of the Columbia Regional. USC has Jackie Bradley Jr and Adrian Morales to thank for putting them here with their home runs.  USC had a slow start offensively last night and rough […]

Know Your Bucknell Bison: Part 2

This is the final segment on the Bucknell Bison as I hope you read this one to gain knowledge on the Bison and I hope you read this one to see a Bucknell vs. Gamecocks comparison. Here is the final one to look at before the game as this one is “Bucknell by the numbers.”  […]

Know Your Bucknell Bison: Part 1

Here are some notes on the Bison to make you look smart tonight as you watch the game. Bucknell University is a private liberal arts university located in the town of Lewisburg, PA. Here is some general stuff — Bucknell was founded in 1846, and is among the top 20 U.S. liberal arts colleges in […]

Cumbie Crime Disturbing and Example of Double Standard

I found this news story today – HERE – concerning the recent arrest of Clemson University senior reserve defensive tackle Jamie Cumbie interesting.  For two reasons mainly, the first is that the arrest was made on May 28th at 2am and it took until June 3rd for a story to show up and the second reason […]

Gamecocks News / Clippings for 06.03.10

Here is a evening dose of USC Gamecocks News and SEC related headlines to read…….. Gamecocks Football Headlines Times Set for First Two Football Games Countdown to the Kickoff of Gamecocks Football: 91 Days Gamecocks have perfect attendance SEC staying out of expansion talks is right for league and coaches Gamecocks Baseball News Previewing the […]

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