Former Gamecock pitcher Billy Buckner was called up to the Arizona diamondbacks this week. He was a member of the 2004 Gamecock college world series team. On a side note Jonathan Coutlangus is on the 40 man roster for the Diamondbacks as well.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
Friday Gamecock News Thread
- Ever wonder how the nonconference schedules of the six BCS leagues stack up...click here.
- It's official - the Mets have agreed to terms with first-round draft choice Reese Havens, the 22nd overall pick in last week's amateur draft, will be getting a signing bonus of about $1.4 million....more here
- Rivals100: 2009 Prospect Rankings.....I wish I saw more consideration for South Carolina but do those stars really mean anything? What are your thoughts? I don't put a lot of weight on them but boy do I wish SC could land some 5 star kids.
- Marcus Robinson retired Monday as a member of the Chicago Bears. Robinson spent the first six of his 11 seasons with Chicago and decided to retire with the team that drafted him out of South Carolina in the fourth round in 1997.
- Horn workn' it the past few months...
76 days till Gamecock Football !
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Gamecocks v Clemson Video
This sums it up in a simple manner, just hope the stick man fighting translates to victory in collegiate sports also!
Spurrier being honest...
But new things are on the horizon and gamecock glory is getting closer....just give Spurrier time! One thing I love about Coach Spurrier is he tells it how it is; check this video out - HERE.
77 days till Gamecock Football.....
{Hat tip to our pal at The Garnet & Black Attack and the rock hill legend - JR.}
77 days till Gamecock Football.....
{Hat tip to our pal at The Garnet & Black Attack and the rock hill legend - JR.}
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Walk-ons given scholly
University of South Carolina men’s basketball coach Darrin Horn has granted scholarships to walk-on players Branden Conrad and Robert Wilder for the 2008-09 season.
Conrad, a 6-foot-2 guard, played in 10 games last season. He had transferred from Navy, then sat out a season before getting his chance to play. He scored six points and had six rebounds last season....yes that is a total not a average.
Wilder, a 6-foot-1 guard from Chapin, played in six games for the Gamecocks last fall. He had three points and two rebounds.....again that is a total and not a average.
The moves gives South Carolina 11 scholarship players for next season, two fewer than the NCAA permits. So now they offically have a practice squad for next season.
In other news...Mr. Gray lands at CCU....good luck to the kid.
Conrad, a 6-foot-2 guard, played in 10 games last season. He had transferred from Navy, then sat out a season before getting his chance to play. He scored six points and had six rebounds last season....yes that is a total not a average.
Wilder, a 6-foot-1 guard from Chapin, played in six games for the Gamecocks last fall. He had three points and two rebounds.....again that is a total and not a average.
The moves gives South Carolina 11 scholarship players for next season, two fewer than the NCAA permits. So now they offically have a practice squad for next season.
In other news...Mr. Gray lands at CCU....good luck to the kid.
Friday, June 06, 2008
What has happened to the Youth of today?
Man I sound like an old man when I say that, but sometimes you have to draw the line. I would say the line was drawn when Stephens county high school pitcher Cody Martin deliberately toss a pitch at the umpire during the class AAA championship. Check out the store and let me know what you think? Was the punishment server enough, or should more be done. Matt Hill the catcher was asked by the college he was suppose to play for next year not to come, that he was no longer welcome to play.
USC - Joke of the Day
A farmer from South Carolina dies and, being a heathen, goes to Hell.
When he gets there its 95 F with 90% humidity, but Satan notices he's kicked back on the brimstone relaxing comfortably.
He asks, "Why aren't you miserable like everyone else here?" The farmer replies, "Oh, this is like a warm spring day in Columbia. I like it."
Angry, Satan turns up the thermostat until its 100 F and 95% humidity. Still, the farmer's happy..."This is like a good June day on the farm. Not bad at all."
Furious, Satan turns it up to 105 F and 99% humidity. Everyone is even more miserable, except the farmer from South Carolina still resting...."Hey, this is like a good August day on the farm bailing hay. Feels good the hotter the better."
In a total rage, Satan turns the thermostat down to minus 25 F. Within seconds, the air becomes chilly and frost appears, soon followed by solid ice everywhere.
Satan smirks, watching the farmer. The confused farmer looks down at the frozen ground for a moment, suddenly jumps up excitedly, looks around everywhere and begins to laugh, scream, and jump for joy.
"THE GAMECOCKS WON A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!"
When he gets there its 95 F with 90% humidity, but Satan notices he's kicked back on the brimstone relaxing comfortably.
He asks, "Why aren't you miserable like everyone else here?" The farmer replies, "Oh, this is like a warm spring day in Columbia. I like it."
Angry, Satan turns up the thermostat until its 100 F and 95% humidity. Still, the farmer's happy..."This is like a good June day on the farm. Not bad at all."
Furious, Satan turns it up to 105 F and 99% humidity. Everyone is even more miserable, except the farmer from South Carolina still resting...."Hey, this is like a good August day on the farm bailing hay. Feels good the hotter the better."
In a total rage, Satan turns the thermostat down to minus 25 F. Within seconds, the air becomes chilly and frost appears, soon followed by solid ice everywhere.
Satan smirks, watching the farmer. The confused farmer looks down at the frozen ground for a moment, suddenly jumps up excitedly, looks around everywhere and begins to laugh, scream, and jump for joy.
"THE GAMECOCKS WON A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!"
More USC players drafted
Some more Gamecocks get the MLB nod:
University of South Carolina junior left-hander Will Atwood of Greenville was drafted Friday by the Washington Nationals and was the 361st player selected in the draft.
USC catcher and designated hitter Phil Disher was selected in the 15th round by the Houston Astros, the 452nd player drafted.
Former USC pitcher Nick Fuller, who was kicked off the team in March 2007 after being charged with grand larceny and burglary, was picked in the 25th round by the Atlanta Braves.
Then in the 26th round USC signee, Justin Dalles, was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays. Dalles is a catcher from St. Petersburg Junior College whom coach Ray Tanner feared would sign if he were picked in the top 10 rounds.....so you are telling me there is a chance?
University of South Carolina junior left-hander Will Atwood of Greenville was drafted Friday by the Washington Nationals and was the 361st player selected in the draft.
USC catcher and designated hitter Phil Disher was selected in the 15th round by the Houston Astros, the 452nd player drafted.
Former USC pitcher Nick Fuller, who was kicked off the team in March 2007 after being charged with grand larceny and burglary, was picked in the 25th round by the Atlanta Braves.
Then in the 26th round USC signee, Justin Dalles, was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays. Dalles is a catcher from St. Petersburg Junior College whom coach Ray Tanner feared would sign if he were picked in the top 10 rounds.....so you are telling me there is a chance?
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Gamecock Darnell Drafted
Gamecock James Darnell was selected # 69 by the SD Padres. He played 3b for the cocks and should do well in the majors. Darnell recorded 41 career homers in a three-year career with the Garnet & Black, tied for ninth on the USC Career List. Scouting Report...Good luck JD!
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