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November 14, 2009
Gators get by Gamecocks again
COLUMBIA — Tim Tebow tied the Southeastern Conference touchdown record and No. 1 Florida gained its first perfect league season in 13 years with a 24-14 victory over South Carolina on Saturday.
The Gators (10-0, 8-0) remained on track for a third national title in four years. They again called on their SEC-leading defense to save things against former coach Steve Spurrier, who looked as if he’d figured out a few cracks in Florida’s front line.
November 13, 2009
Gamecocks win season opener
Devan Downey scored 23 points and as South Carolina opened its season with an 88-50 win over Alabama A&M on Friday night.
Downey, the all-Southeastern Conference guard who passed up the NBA to return for his senior season, made his first five shots from the field, including three 3-pointers. He finished the night 7-of-9 from the field, hitting four of five 3s.
November 07, 2009
Arkansas beats South Carolina 33-16
Ryan Mallett went 23 of 27 for 329 yards to lead Arkansas to a 33-16 victory over South Carolina on Saturday. Mallett was 12 of 13 in the second half, and the Razorbacks scored 23 unanswered points to finish the game. Arkansas (5-4, 2-4 Southeastern Conference) needs only one more win to become bowl eligible.
November 04, 2009
Gamecocks’ Matthews out 2-3 weeks
South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier says starting defensive end Cliff Matthews could miss up to three weeks with a shoulder injury.
November 01, 2009
Miscues doom Gamecocks
Decked out in black jerseys, Tennessee took three South Carolina fumbles and turned them into touchdowns as the Volunteers beat the No. 21 Gamecocks 31-13 Saturday night.
October 25, 2009
Gamecocks doing enough to get by
Once again, No. 21 South Carolina found just enough offense to keep its stellar season moving downfield.
October 21, 2009
Saban: South Carolina spotted kicks last year, too
Alabama coach Nick Saban says his kickers won’t use tape to spot field goals and extra points.
2 Vandy losses in a row weigh on No. 23 Gamecocks
South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier doesn’t have to do much to make sure the No. 23 Gamecocks don’t take Vanderbilt lightly this weekend — just slip in the tape of the last two times the teams have played.
October 20, 2009
Terps, Gamecocks will wear camo to honor vets
The South Carolina and Maryland football teams will wear uniforms with camouflage designs for their games on Nov. 14, three days after Veterans Day.
October 17, 2009
Ingram powers ‘Bama past USC
Mark Ingram rushed for a career-high 246 yards and a game-clinching touchdown, powering No. 2 Alabama to a 20-6 victory over No. 22 South Carolina on Saturday night.
Gamecocks eye big upset
Steve Spurrier starts running through some of No. 2 Alabama’s strengths, then realizes it’s not really necessary. “Everybody knows how good they are,” the South Carolina coach said.
October 16, 2009
Giles, Batchelor won’t play against No. 2 Alabama
South Carolina running back Jarvis Giles has been suspended and won’t make the trip to play No. 2 Alabama on Saturday night. South Carolina athletic spokesman Steve Fink said Friday that Giles violated team and university policy.
October 15, 2009
City of Marion to host viewing of Gamecocks’ top 25 football game
Gamecock football fans will be needed this week as the squad will meet the second ranked team in the nation.
October 14, 2009
Staley ready for brighter year 2
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley sees a much brighter — and taller — picture than she did a year ago. And it’s a good thing, since Staley doesn’t want to go through another season like her last one.
October 10, 2009
Gamecocks hold off Wildcats
South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier is finally seeing the player he expected in Stephen Garcia.
October 07, 2009
Central product to start for Gamecocks as a freshman
Justice will be served for the Gamecocks against Kentucky. Freshman tight end and Central product Justice Cunningham will make his first collegiate start, filling in for the injured Weslye Saunders.
October 06, 2009
Spurrier says South Carolina needs improving
Steve Spurrier says South Carolina is far from a finished product, so he and his team don’t plan to make too much of their Top 25 ranking and long streaks of success over the next opponent, Kentucky.
October 05, 2009
Powell gets second chance at making NBA roster
While playing basketball all over the world, Carlos Powell hasn’t given up on his dream to make it to the NBA.
October 04, 2009
Gamecocks crack Top 25
Steve Spurrier was meeting recruits on Sunday and hadn’t heard the latest bit of good news: South Carolina is back in the Top 25.
“Did not know that,” he said with surprise.
October 03, 2009
Gamecocks’ offense comes alive against S.C. State
Stephen Garcia threw two touchdowns, rushed for another score and South Carolina matched its best start of Steve Spurrier’s five seasons with a 38-14 victory over South Carolina State on Saturday night.
September 26, 2009
Gamecocks DT tears ACL, out for the season
South Carolina starting defensive tackle Travian Robertson will miss the rest of the season after tearing a knee ligament.
September 25, 2009
UPSET SPECIAL: Gamecocks knock off Rebels
Another week, another Top 5 tumble. This time, it was fourth-ranked Mississippi caught by surprise, beaten 16-10 by South Carolina on Thursday night.
September 19, 2009
Strong second half helps Gamecocks past Owls
It’ll take more than a 38-16 win over Florida Atlantic to make South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier really happy. “We’re not there yet. We’re not near there yet,” Spurrier said. “Our pass protection was a little shaky early in the game. We’re running around too much. We should do a little bit better.”
September 16, 2009
Gamecocks to open with Southern Miss next year
South Carolina has yet to play a home football game, yet plans are shaping up for its future schedules. The school announced Wednesday that the Gamecocks would open the 2010 season against Southern Miss on Sept. 2, a Thursday night game to be telecast by ESPN.
September 13, 2009
Gamecocks’ rally falls short
Rennie Curran broke up a fourth-down pass at the goal line with 22 seconds remaining, and No. 21 Georgia held off South Carolina 41-37 in a wild game Saturday night.
The nearly four-hour contest wasn’t decided until Curran, a linebacker, batted down Stephen Garcia’s final throw on fourth-and-4 at the Georgia 7.
September 08, 2009
Former Gamecocks signed onto practice squads
Two days after going on the unemployment line, two former Gamecocks have NFL jobs.
September 03, 2009
Gamecocks’ defense carries them to opening victory
Steve Spurrier wasn’t going to complain about his South Carolina defense’s start to the season, even if it’s not the way he most wants to win. Brian Maddox had a short touchdown run for the Gamecocks’ only score while the defense shut down Russell Wilson to beat North Carolina State 7-3 on Thursday night.
Gamecocks, Wolfpack ready to go
North Carolina State couldn’t have asked for a better way to start the season. First, there’s the chance to showcase the program and all-conference quarterback Russell Wilson to a national TV audience. Then there’s the opponent: Steve Spurrier and South Carolina, the same team that shut out the Wolfpack to open last season.
September 02, 2009
Marion plans free fun night for football fans
The City of Marion is sponsoring a free sports night on Sept. 3, beginning with tailgating and moving indoors for game time. Come watch the Carolina Gamecocks vs. NC State Wolfpack game in the CD Joyner Auditorium on Elizabeth Street.
SC’s Geathers reinstated, suspended for one game
South Carolina starting defensive end Clifton Geathers will serve a one-game suspension once he is medically cleared to play. South Carolina athletic spokesman Steve Fink said Tuesday that Geathers has been allowed to return to practice and team activities.
