More gamecocks drafted...

The New York Yankees drafted junior first baseman Ebert in the 32nd round with the 975th pick.

Alex Farotto, a senior left-handed pitcher, was taken in the 35th round by the Chicago White Sox.

The other USC has some explaining to do...

Seems the NCAA may finally bring the hammer down on the other USC as their coach calls it quits.

Devan Downey is '50-50' and Archie is still thinkin'

Per Seth Emerson of THE STATE, who reports HERE and HERE that USC PG Downey and USC F Archie are still trying to come to a conclusion of what to do with their basketball careers - come back to USC, try the NBA or possibly go to Europe.

Emerson writes that, "Devan Downey texted his high school coach today, saying it was “50-50” he would return to South Carolina."

Seems we have reports from all over the place saying all sorts of things from NBA to Europe to USC. I guess we all can guess until both of these kids make a decision. LOHD has said from the start that both would be better served to come back for another year playing college ball. I think both could raise their value but Devan nor Archie have asked us (yet?).

Stay tuned. They have a June 15 deadline for the decision.

USC Gamecocks have 2nd toughest nonconference schedule

Per Chris Low at ESPN, the gamecocks have the 2nd toughest nonconference schedule in the SEC. Ouch...especially after Phil Steele said our complete schedule is the toughest in the NCAA going into the 09 campaign.

Here is the list -

1. Georgia
2. South Carolina
3. Alabama
4. Mississippi State
5. Florida
6. Auburn
7. Vanderbilt
9. LSU
10. Tennessee
11. Kentucky
12. Ole Miss

D Mack goes to Yankees

The New York Yankees picked up a pair from the in-state powers, taking USC junior outfielder DeAngelo Mack in Round 13 (405th). D Mack led the Gamecocks with a .361 average with 14 homers and 60 RBIs.

Spurrier loses out on Montana

The Seattle Times reports that Nick Montana, the son of former NFL great Joe Montana, has decided to play football at Washington. ESPN has article HERE.

I had my fingers crossed on that one but I knew it was a long shot for this kid to come all the way to the east coast to play football.

USC's Sam Dyson hears his name called

South Carolina sophomore right-handed pitcher Sam Dyson has been selected in the 10th round of the 2009 MLB Draft.

Dyson was the No. 303 overall pick in the draft by the Oakland Athletics.

More HERE

USC's Catcher gets drafted

South Carolina junior catcher Justin Dalles has been selected in the sixth round of the 2009 MLB Draft. Dalles was the No. 176 overall pick by the Baltimore Orioles.

MORE HERE

USC baseball signee picked by Brewers

USC commitment right-handed pitcher Brooks Hall of Anderson (T.L. Hanna High School) was taken in the fourth round by the Milwaukee Brewers.

He was drafted with the 136th overall pick.