Gamecock Clippings / New Year's Day Headlines

Happy New Year!  I hope everyone was kept safe and had a good time.

Here is a morning shot of some selected gamecocks sports headlines and other info worthy of a read.....

Gamecock Football

• This is a must read today....'In a better place' ...as it is dead on; the gamecocks are heading in the right direction under Spurrier.
• Papajohns.com Bowl preview via ESPN / says SC 24-17
• USC junior Ladi Ajiboye making impact on defense
• Legion of memories return for Ellis Johnson
• Morris: Make coaching incentives fair
• UConn places conference call; USC answers
• USC wins 1st 'bowl' game vs. UConn

News from the UConn Side

• In Addition To Casey Turner The Huskies Have Lost… [Desmond Conner - Hartford Courant]
• UConn ready for SEC test in Birmingham [Big East Blog - ESPN.com]
• Senior switch [Neill Ostrout - Connecticut Post]
• Seniors Have Fun At Last UConn Practice [Hartford Courant]
• Dez Sez: Postcard From Birmingham [Hartford Courant]
• Huskies’ D has final shot at redemption [The Day]
• Huskies notebook [The Day]
• UConn’s Wilson at home for a bowl game [The Republican-American]
• UConn football notes: Huskies get history lesson in Birmingham [The Republican-American]

Gamecock Clippings / New Year's Eve Headlines

2 days till Gamecocks v Huskies !

Here is a morning shot of some selected gamecocks sports headlines and other info worthy of a read.....

Gamecock Football

• Garcia grows into South Carolina leader
• UConn uses duo to replace RB Brown
• Connecticut has had plenty of close losses on the field, and one tragedy off it
• Morris: Legion Field brings back memories for Spurrier
• Garcia's aim errs at wet practice

News from the UConn side

• A Busy First Day In Birmingham
• Scott Lutrus: UConn Defense Respects South Carolina Offense
• Huskies Facing A Tough Defense
• Teams Getting Ready For The Papajohns.com Bowl
• Huskies set to finish heartbreaking season
• Marcus Easley: from walk-on to potential NFL draft pick
• Huskies' offensive line more than big bellies
• Papajohns.com Bowl: Schools can win, lose big in bowl business
• Huskies Ready to go Bowling

Gamecocks Basketball
Boston College squeezes past USC

Gamecock Clippings / Wednesday Headlines

Here is a morning shot of some selected gamecocks sports headlines and other info worthy of a read.....

Gamecock Football

• Morris: Today's rules make USC a bowl regular
• USC running game is a priority
• LSU now out front with Beaufort's Parker
• Anderson wraps up a memorable career
• Coaching unity a major contributor to Gamecocks' defensive harmony

Gamecock Basketball
Horn, USC take another crack at the ACC

Other Stuffs
Lattimore, Greene named to all-state team

Garnet & Black Attack Blog
Previewing the Papa John's Bowl: Topics for Discussion on UConn's Offense

Gamecock Clippings / Tuesday Headlines

Here is a morning shot of some selected gamecocks sports headlines and other info worthy of a read.....

Gamecock Football

• USC freshmen Alshon Jeffery, Stephon Gilmore, DeVonte Holloman contributing
• USC had soggy time in 1979
• Meyer's initial move surprised Spurrier
• Nathan Pepper's perseverance leaves lasting mark at USC
• Boyd builds upon coaching chance
• Quite a Catch

News through UConn's eyes

• Interactive Depth Chart: UConn vs. South Carolina, Papajohns.com Bowl
• UConn's Bowl Opponent: Spurrier Driven To Be First
• Huskies Gearing Up For Bowl Game
• UConn's Easley the ultimate late bloomer

Former Gamecocks
Knee injury ends McKinley's season with Broncos

Gamecock Clippings / Monday Headlines

Here is a morning shot of some selected gamecocks sports headlines and other info worthy of a read.....

Gamecocks Football
LeCorn looks for bowl time
Bowl week schedule, weather for USC, fans

Gamecocks Basketball
NIT Bound? Why The USC Gamecocks Will Miss Dominique Archie.

SEC related
Urban - Not resigning, will take leave instead
UK's Brooks 80 percent sure he's not returning

Garnet&Black Attack Blog
Thoughts on the Urban Meyer Situation

Gamecocks Clippings / Saturday Edition

Just in case you missed some gamecocks news due to Christmas, here is a re-cap for ya...

Gamecocks Football

• Gamecocks at full strength
• Scotty Spurrier - Earning Respect
• USC fans are ticket masters
• Lanning's season is one to remember
• Bowl game provides instant replay against Iowa
• Commentary: Comparing USC in the 1980s and 2000s
• Gamecocks Eric Norwood Selected for Senior Bowl

Gamecocks Basketball
- NIT Bound? Why The USC Gamecocks Will Miss Dominique Archie.

Other Stuff
- Incoming Gamecocks Basketball Player - All-Lowcountry Football Player of the Year: Bruce Ellington

Former Gamecocks
- Robinson's fine for shoe gaffe pays off for YMCA

Gamecocks Clippings for Saturday

Here is a shot of some selected news for ya...

Gamecocks Football

• Huskies Site Previews USC Run Game
• USC coaches hope extra practices bear fruit
• Sherman hopes to break one in bowl
• Garcia more focused for this year's bowl
• Opportunity knocking for former lineman Boyd
• Know your UConn Huskies: QB Zach Frazer

General SEC
Lane Kiffin Says Tennessee’s Recruiting Was Legal
SEC to use pitch clock to shorten baseball games

Gamecocks Basketball
USC v Woof-ford

Other

• Tarheels top Sandlappers 24-14, snap2-game skid
• Join the LOHD Bowl Challenge through Yahoo
• LOHD finished in 2nd place in the TSK College Football Pick'm League...who says LOHD doesn't know football?

Gamecock Clippings / News in Review

Gamecock Football

• For Gamecocks, Clemson Game Is a "Must Win"
• Catch-22
• Clemson ready for anything
• Pulling for the garnet 
• Spurrier tries to redirect a tired line of questioning
• Norwood aim: Slow Spiller
• Spurrier: Last year's distractions not present in '09
• Sudden impact
• USC's bowl picture remains far from perfect
• 'Anger' fuels Norwood for rivalry
• USC-Clemson rivalry: Unforgettable moments

SEC
SEC Power Poll  Week 12

Gamecock Basketball
Sprained knee sidelines senior Archie 4-6 weeks

Gamecocks Clippings / News Rewind

Here is a shot of some news for ya...

USC Football

• Spurrier says Matthews could return
• Spurrier will call plays again
• Florida's weakness is strong
• Healthy Tebow runs into November schedule
• Sleepwalking Gators could be due for rude awakening
• Meyer praises Spurrier, USC fans
• Players eager to support project
• Spurrier upbeat about his future

USC Women's Soccer

• Gamecock standout thinks team can make history
• Gamecocks earn No. 2 seed, face Davidson
• Goal-oriented team is 'back to business'

SEC POWER POLL
SEC Power Poll, Week 10

Gamecock Clippings / News

Here is a sampling of selected news from gamecock world......

USC Football

• UT Players asked for Black Jerseys
• Gamecocks fumble away hopes of topping Tennessee
• Knocked out in Knoxville: Tennessee beats No. 21 USC
• USC stumbles on Rocky Top

USC football recruiting

• Check out all of the South Carolina football prospects, as well as obtain the latest developments, complete biographies and exclusive player data by clicking HERE
• Help me understand this....Wisconsin wants him but USC and Clemson are showing no interest? - Irmo QB drawing Big 10 attention
• Lattimore settles on third official visit
• Mack Shrine Bowl omission shocking

USC Basketball

• High expectations for Horn, experienced Gamecocks
• Coach says Gill quality player for USC

Gamecock Clippings / Weekend News in Review

USC Football
'Dores knocked down: USC snaps Vandy skid
Morris: Cock 'n' Fire gang still can't shoot straight
Receiving unit steps up for USC
100 just a number to Miles
Special teams flaw makes a return
Gamecocks become bowl eligible with win over Vanderbilt, but it wasn't easy
SEC commissioner issues memos clarifying rules
Clemson, USC celebrate Big Thursday 50 years later

USC Basketball
More strides ahead for USC hoops
USC transfer gets UGA coach's praise
USC and SEC notes
Charleston hoops tourney is no turkey trot

SEC Basketball News
Report: UK's John Wall may not be eligible ... does this surprise anyone really?
SEC Basketball Preseason Rankings and Other Stuff

Garnet & Black Attack Blog Post of Note
Reviewing Vanderbilt at South Carolina: A Win is a Win is Revenge

Gamecocks Clippings / Mid-Week News in Review

Here is a sample of Gamecock news for ya...

USC Football

• Former Carolina offensive lineman Heath Batchelor — who quit the team last week — doesn’t plan to return. “Stickin’ to my decision,” he told The Charleston Paper.
• Concussion will keep Brown out of action against Vanderbilt
• O-line looks ahead
• Gamecocks have incentive to end Commodores' streak
• Spurrier says Gamecocks have been ‘outcarageoused’ by Vanderbilt
• Midseason review: Vanderbilt
• Midseason review: South Carolina
• It's a patient Ol' Ball Coach
• Chance for atonement
• Saban: South Carolina spotted kicks last year, too
• Crowd noise an issue for SEC
• Crimson Tide v Gamecocks Post-Game Reflections

USC Basketball
SEC basketball rising up
SEC Basketball Preseason Rankings / Preseason All-SEC Teams

SEC Power Poll
Results are in over a TSK - HERE

Gamecock Clippings / Weekend News in Review

Selected news on gamecocks sports...

USC Football

• Ingram, No. 2 Alabama too much for South Carolina
• No. 2 Tide shuts down Gamecocks
• Battered Garcia rues mistakes
• USC's Moe Brown suffers concussion
• Gamecocks prove to be no pushover
• The mission was impossible
• Gamecocks fall short at No. 2 Alabama
• Morris: USC needs offense to match defense
• Tide tees off on USC's O-line
• Box Score
• USC-Alabama: Thumbs up, thumbs down
• Spurrier unsure of Brown's return ... get well Moe!

Gamecocks Men's basketball
Gamecocks Back On the Court For Saturday Workout

Women's Soccer
No. 5 Gamecocks Earn Third Straight Win Over Tennessee, 2-1

Extra...
---Spurrier said suspended DB Akeem Auguste would be available for Saturday's game with Vanderbilt. Also expected back is running back Jarvis Giles, who also was suspended.

Gamecock Clippings / Mid-Week News for the Garnet Soul

Here is a selected list of gamecocks sports related news....

USC Football
Gamecocks seek upset of undefeated Crimson Tide
Old-school Saban impressed by USC
Opportunity knocks for Gamecocks
Spurrier looks to youth in 5th year with Gamecocks
Tide’s experience concerns Spurrier
QB Garcia gaining players' respect by leaps and bounds
USC sets a speed trap for Bama
Gamecocks: Pressure on Crimson Tide
Spurrier tempers expectations
CB Whitlock draws praise
Spurrier optimistic for Alabama

Blogs of Note

• Bleacher Report - South Carolina's Feel Good Wave Likely to Crash In Tuscaloosa Saturday
• Bleacher Report - No. 22 South Carolina vs. No. 2 Alabama: Five Keys To a USC Victory
• Garnet & Black Attack - Previewing South Carolina at Alabama: Topics for Discussion on the 'Bama Offense
• Garnet & Black Attack - Previewing South Carolina at Alabama: Topics for Discussion on the 'Bama Defense

Other
We would like to think that Ron Morris in this article - Morris: Norwood a Heisman hopeful? - is referring to LOHD when he writes "A USC fan site has been soliciting Heisman Trophy votes...." due to our ongoing push for voting and a nickname.

Gamecock Clippings / Weekend News Round-up

Here is some selected news for ya...

USC football
Morris: Jeffery proves he is quite a catch
Garcia, Jeffery jump-start USC over UK
Miles hits 100 mark to help carry Gamecocks
Whitlock fills in nicely for defense
Angry Culliver uses returns to get even
South Carolina scratches out victory over Wildcats with big plays and Jeffery
Empty seats scream loud
Younger Jeffery Gains Another Offer
How USC Scored
Freshman receiver steals show

from the uk side

• Gamecocks burn Cats' young corners
• Hartline's 'significant' injury painful for Cats
• South Carolina holds off UK 28-26

Did you know....
68,278: The lowest announced attendance at Williams-Brice since the Arkansas game in 1998, Brad Scott's final season.

Gamecocks Clippings / Weekend News Round-up

Here is some news links to fill your gamecock heart up today....

First - GAMECOCKS ARE #25 in AP Poll

USC Football
I wouldn't go so far to say - Gamecocks light up Bulldogs
Brown did step up and deliver for Gamecocks
USC breaks free of S.C. State
South Carolina rolls past S.C. State, 38-14
Halfway Runaway: USC sinks S.C. State
A lesson in Perseverance from Moe Brown
Running backs mix things up
Power goes out on TV broadcast

Good Read Today on SEC from Sporting News

• The first says the SEC is all about economics.
• The second says the SEC is all about competition.

Another Good Sunday read...

• Painkillers: A big, and unregulated, part of college football

Gamecocks Clippings / News Round-up

Here is a shot of selected gamecocks sports related news for ya....


USC Football
Norwood's impact goes beyond big plays
Ole Miss Upset By South Carolina
Breakthrough Win For South Carolina
Johnson has USC D running wild
Going up? USC hopes so
Gillespie: Victory doesn't have to look good
Lanning shines under the lights
Gamecocks secondary begins to grow up
Despite the youth, Gamecocks' 'D' rolling along
Patience Finally Paying Off for Spurrier, Gamecocks
Steve Spurrier's Weekly Press Conference Quotes
Not-so-Old Ball Coach building 'New Carolina'
Wolford is lining up his options
Nunn in USC's mix at OT

SEC Power Poll, Week 4

USC Basketball

• Jason King from Yahoo! Sports has his preseason power rankings for the SEC out and he puts South Carolina at 4th best in the conference.
• Devan Downey was also recently profiled in The Sporting News

Garnet & Black Attack Blog Posts of Note

• Previewing S. C. State at South Carolina: Checking in on the Bulldogs' Defense
• Previewing S. C. State at South Carolina: Checking in on the Bulldogs' Offense
• Post-Spring Previews: South Carolina State

Here is a "Did you know"..........

The Gamecocks are ranked 4th in the SEC and 13th nationally in total defense, and they lead the SEC with 14 sacks.

Mid-Week Gamecocks Clippings / News

A quick re-cap of selected gamecocks sports related news....

Football related

• Norwood has been Thursday terror
• No time to rest for Carolina
• Nix has defense primed for Gamecocks
• Can The South Carolina Gamecocks Grow Up in Time to Compete in the SEC?
• Another perk of Thursday games
• USC wants ‘big-time’ win
• Gamecocks seek offensive identity
• 1 play defines changes, promise for Ole Miss' TB
• USC eager to solve woes vs. top-10 foes
• Spurrier wants QBs to dive in .... i am not sure about this?
• Rebels continue work for Thursday night showdown
• Rebels give full attention to Norwood
• Thursday night game new territory for Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt

Garnet & Black Attack Blog

• Previewing Ole Miss at South Carolina: Q & A with Ghost of Chucky
• Previewing Ole Miss at South Carolina: Q & A with Red Cup Rebellion
• Previewing Ole Miss at South Carolina: Checking in on the Rebels' Defense
• Previewing Ole Miss at South Carolina: Topics for Discussion on the Rebels' Offense

Gamecocks Clippings / News from the week that was

Gamecocks Football

• Curran breaks up pass at goal line, preserves Georgia win
• Davis: The Reason We Do This
• Gamecocks' goal: A snazzier stadium
• USC O-line in need of a push
• Injuries come at bad time for defense
• Southern Miss is next Thursday night live guest
• Special Orders
• Garcia, offense still have a few kinks to work out
• DT Pepper eyeing return
• USC takes another hit in secondary with Darian Stewart injury
• Gamecocks stirred up for home opener

Former Gamecocks

• Panthers' Munnerlyn puts chip on shoulder to use
• Where are they now: Steve Taneyhill

Garnet and Black Attack Blog Posts

• Previewing Florida Atlantic at South Carolina: Three Keys, Fun Fact, and Prediction
• Previewing Florida Atlantic at South Carolina: FAU's Offense
• Previewing Florida Atlantic at South Carolina: FAU's Defense

Gamecocks Mid-Week Clippings / News

Here goes some gamecocks news for your garnet and black soul...

Gamecocks Football

• SEC power rankings per Chris Low of ESPN
• Wanted: Offense
• Defense has ruled recent Spurrier, Richt meetings
• Gamecocks recruiter recognized as a Top 25 recruiter
• Steve Spurrier wants to open it up a little more offensively this week against Georgia
• Defense rules in USC-UGA games
• Morris: Call single-digit wins 'walking up the score'
• Spurrier has seven reasons on offense to worry
• Steve Spurrier's Weekly Press Conference Quotes

Gamecocks Basketball

• Downey Among Athlon Sports All-Americans For 2009-10

Gamecocks Baseball

• South Carolina Baseball Set To Begin Fall Practice

Other Gamecocks Sports

• The women’s soccer team are ranked No. 18 in this week’s National Soccer Coaches Association of America poll. The team has only allowed 22 shots in its last four games.
• The men’s soccer team also cracked the national rankings, coming in at No. 25 in this week’s Soccer America poll.

Garnet & Black Attack Blog

• Previewing South Carolina at Georgia: Georgia's Defense
• Previewing South Carolina at Georgia: The Dawg's Offense

SEC Power Poll
Week 1 results