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August 24, 2009
Spurrier reacts to Geathers arrest
The head coach of the Gamecocks has released a statement about the weekend arrest of a Georgetown county product.
August 23, 2009
USC’s Geathers arrested
South Carolina defensive end Clifton Geathers is facing several charges following an incident at a nightclub. Multiple media outlets reported Sunday that Columbia police charged Geathers, who played at Carvers Bay, with public drunkeness, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.
August 20, 2009
Gamecocks to offer two-game ticket plans
South Carolina football fans will be able to buy tickets in pairs. The school is offering two-game ticket plans beginning today. Only one of the seven games at Williams-Brice Stadium this season won’t be available under the latest offer.
August 12, 2009
Geathers set to start for USC
Clifton Geathers has always had the height, length and pedigree to play defensive end in the SEC. But this year Steve Spurrier said he believes he’s put everything else together to be a starter for his gamecocks.
August 10, 2009
Aynor’s Johnson number one on USC depth chart
Redshirt freshman T.J. Johnson is currently listed as a starter at right guard for the Gamecocks. Thanks to a great spring and summer, Johnson is listed ahead of junior Kevin Young on the depth chart.
July 31, 2009
Spurrier happy with changes
Steve Spurrier has rarely had an offseason of change at South Carolina like this one: Several new assistants, fewer off-field problems and a rising star quarterback who has spent more time studying plays than working off a suspension.
July 29, 2009
Chiefs waive Barth, make room for Succop
The Kansas City Chiefs have waived kicker Connor Barth, likely clearing the way for seventh-round draft pick Ryan Succop to be the team’s starter this season. Barth played in 10 games for the Chiefs last season, making 10 of 12 field goals as a rookie, but the 2-14 Chiefs struggled mightily on special teams.
UNC delays USC series
The next battle for football supremacy in the Carolinas looks like it will be put on hold for a couple of years. South Carolina athletics director Eric Hyman will allow North Carolina out of its 2010 game in Columbia, but only if the Tar Heels agree to make up the game in the “very near future” and a suitable replacement is found for next year’s schedule.
July 24, 2009
Spurrier said Tebow omission was a mistake
Steve Spurrier cleared up the biggest mystery at Southeastern Conference media days: How Tim Tebow got left off a preseason All-SEC ballot.
Spurrier said Friday that South Carolina’s director of football operations Jamie Speronis filled out the ballot in his stead and voted for Mississippi’s Jevan Snead.
July 01, 2009
Patriot men’s basketball gains services of Shepherd transfer
Francis Marion University men’s basketball coach Gary Edwards has announced the addition of 6-6 junior forward Liki Turner, who is transferring from Shepherd College to FMU and will play for the Patriots this season.
June 24, 2009
USC releases 2009-2010 Gamecock Football schedule
Gamecocks Football Schedule
June 18, 2009
Staley ups Gamecock recruiting
South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley has brought in three Parade All-Americans to a group rated among the country’s top 10 by some recruiting services.
June 17, 2009
USC’s Dalles signs with Orioles
South Carolina junior catcher Justin Dalles has signed a professional contract with the Baltimore Orioles. A sixth-round selection by the Orioles in last week’s Major League Baseball draft, the 6-foot-2, 210-pound Dalles leaves after his only season in Columbia. The second-team All-SEC standout batted .324 with 15 home runs and 47 RBI in 55 games for the Gamecocks.
June 15, 2009
South Carolina’s Mack signs with Yankees
South Carolina outfielder DeAngelo Mack is turning pro, signing with the New York Yankees.
The school says Monday that the junior has agreed to terms and will sign a contract the Yankees, who selected Mack in the 13th round of last week’s draft.
USC’s Downey decides to return
Devan Downey had three options, and only one was good for the South Carolina basketball team. In the end, Downey chose USC, and the Gamecocks now are in position to build on last season.
June 13, 2009
Downey returning to USC
South Carolina is getting its all-Southeastern Conference guard back as Devan Downey said Saturday he is returning to school for his senior season.
The 5-foot-9 player worked out for several NBA teams before making his decision two days before the deadline.
June 11, 2009
USC’s Archie takes name out of NBA draft
South Carolina forward Dominique Archie says he is removing his name from the NBA draft and returning to school for his senior season.
USC’s revenue up despite fewer ticket sales
South Carolina’s athletic department expects an increase in revenue from its seat-donation program despite a drop in football ticket sales and booster club funds.
June 10, 2009
Decision day looms for USC’s Downey, Archie
With a week left to make a decision on the NBA draft, Devan Downey and Dominique Archie received a little more feedback Monday. The two South Carolina juniors were in Houston, participating in a workout conducted by multiple NBA teams.
June 03, 2009
Gamecocks will have new faces next season to help get to Omaha
Five questions for USC baseball in 2010.
June 01, 2009
Pirates come back to beat Gamecocks
Devin Harris singled home Kyle Roller in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift East Carolina past South Carolina 10-9 on Monday night in an NCAA regional final.
May 31, 2009
East Carolina forces deciding game with USC
East Carolina’s first NCAA regional tournament at its home ballpark will last a little longer. The Pirates held off South Carolina’s late rally to beat the Gamecocks 8-6 Sunday night and force a winner-take-all championship game.
May 30, 2009
Gamecocks rout Pirates
Justin Dalles hit a grand slam and drove in seven runs, and Blake Cooper pitched a complete game to help South Carolina cruise past East Carolina 12-2 on Saturday in the NCAA regionals.
Gamecocks cruise past George Mason
It’s been a good combination all season for South Carolina, and Friday was no different. USC’s offense got on a roll, and starting pitcher Sam Dyson turned in seven strong innings to help the Gamecocks beat George Mason 11-3 in the Greenville, N.C., NCAA baseball regional.
May 27, 2009
Spurrier confronts Kiffin over comments
Media members who came to the SEC spring meetings looking for fireworks from new Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin were not disappointed.
May 26, 2009
USC’s Whitlock suspended again after arrest
Less than a week after being reinstated to the team, USC cornerback C.C. Whitlock has been suspended again following a weekend arrest near his hometown of Chester.
May 23, 2009
LSU eliminates South Carolina
Louis Coleman pitched eight strong innings and Matty Ott worked out of a bases loaded ninth-inning jam to lead LSU to a 4-1 victory over South Carolina Friday night and keep the Tigers alive in the Southeastern Conference tournament.
April 21, 2009
Morgan out as USC announcer
Mike Morgan is out as the play-by-play announcer for South Carolina men’s basketball and baseball, the school announced on Tuesday.
April 17, 2009
Spurrier, Horn talk Gamecock sports in Florence
Gamecock fans have plenty of questions on their minds going into the next football and basketball seasons. Many of those questions were answered Thursday in the first stop of the Gamecock Club spring tour at the Florence Civic Center.
April 15, 2009
USC’s Archie to declare for NBA draft
South Carolina forward Dominique Archie has decided to declare for the NBA draft, but not hire an agent, according to sources close to the player.
