68-51 was the final. UGa went cold in the 2nd half and the Cocks were able to pull away. All round good play on defense and offense. Seems USC corrected some of the ills from the last 2 games but still need Muldrow and Archie to begin to play good as now it is one and done time. Holmes had a double double and Zam / Devan combined for 38 pts.
LOHD Player of Game not named Devan Downey---- Evaldas Baniulis w/ 11pts 7 rbs 2 asts and 3 3pointers
We need Bama to beat UT on Sunday so we can share the SEC East! I feel we are in the NCAA tourney now as we got that 10th SEC win today! Highest is a 7 seed and lowest is a 12 seed.
Go cocks!
Saturday, March 07, 2009
In the Finale --- Gamecocks v Bulldogs
I know we have stated how the UK game was the biggest game for USC then this past UT game was the biggest game but the game today may just be the biggest game for USC. As the NCAA tourney hopes linger around this game....win and USC is in....lose and USC is NIT bound barring a SEC tourney run. At least most experts feel this way and I have to agree. The NCAA looks, among various factors, at the last 12 games which Carolina is 8-4....but have lost 3 of last 5 games.
Garnet and Black Attack has the recap of the last game that I feel sums up my exact thoughts---
Garnet and Black Attack has the recap of the last game that I feel sums up my exact thoughts---
Georgia (12-18, 3-12 SEC) owns a slight 46-45 lead in the all-time series with South Carolina. The series is tied 5-5 in the last 10 meetings between the two schools, however, UGA has won three of the last five.
South Carolina (20-8, 9-6 SEC) has a RPI of 46 and a strength of schedule of 83. Good news is Carolina has already got a 1st round bye in the SEC Tourney . But a win today is a must! The last two games have been, outside the College of Charleston loss, the worst games Carolina has played. Time for the ego check at the door and get back to playing team basketball on both offense and defense.
The Bulldogs have caught fire of late, winning two of their last three contests, including a 90-85 victory over Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Wednesday.
The Bulldogs have caught fire of late, winning two of their last three contests, including a 90-85 victory over Kentucky at Rupp Arena on Wednesday.
Carolina must stop Terrance Woodbury , Trey Thompkins and Dustin Ware for UGa as they are the shining stars of a bad bulldog team. If USC can slow these 3 or at least 2 then SC is okay.
USC must do these 5 things today to win as UGa is going to come out swinging---
1. Go back to playing USC basketball --- SC must play as a unit and control the pace of the game. USC needs good shot selection today and not rush things. Carolina must do something they have not down in the last two games b/c of lack of effort on the surface-- get back to high octane pressure defense and their interior D to reverse the weak play. But that leads to point #2
2. Carolina has to step it up defensively--- Two weak areas have to improve - interior and perimeter. Need to help out on the weak side and eliminate easy baskets for UGa. USC guards have to play at a high level on D today. Box out and win the rebounding war today. USC must stop the penetration of the opposing guard and watch the dish. Really, USC justs needs to tighten up their D.
3. USC Offense needs Muldrow/Holmes/Archie to be more active---Zam and Devan will be just fine. Zam just needs to take better shots and Devan will continue to shine. BUT USC needs Archie/Holmes/Muldrow to step their offensive game up today. USC plays best win 7 or 8 players are sharing the scoring load and the burden is not on Devan or a 3 from Zam.
4. Eliminate mistakes---USC has to think in this game, don't rush things, communicate, help each other, rotate off ball screens,be active on the glass, don't get in foul trouble and stopping the TOs.
5. Intensity---USC has to forget those teams from Tennessee and the losses. We need the fight of Gamecock Jesus on display. Coach Horn knows Gamecock Pride is on the line today and the Gamecocks need to be hungry. 40 mins of flat out basket to basket high level of desire to win! Get after it and I want to see some diving for loose balls, ripping down rebounds, power dunks.....emotion is a must today!
LOHD says Gamecocks by 13 today!
Related coverage ---
USC must do these 5 things today to win as UGa is going to come out swinging---
1. Go back to playing USC basketball --- SC must play as a unit and control the pace of the game. USC needs good shot selection today and not rush things. Carolina must do something they have not down in the last two games b/c of lack of effort on the surface-- get back to high octane pressure defense and their interior D to reverse the weak play. But that leads to point #2
2. Carolina has to step it up defensively--- Two weak areas have to improve - interior and perimeter. Need to help out on the weak side and eliminate easy baskets for UGa. USC guards have to play at a high level on D today. Box out and win the rebounding war today. USC must stop the penetration of the opposing guard and watch the dish. Really, USC justs needs to tighten up their D.
3. USC Offense needs Muldrow/Holmes/Archie to be more active---Zam and Devan will be just fine. Zam just needs to take better shots and Devan will continue to shine. BUT USC needs Archie/Holmes/Muldrow to step their offensive game up today. USC plays best win 7 or 8 players are sharing the scoring load and the burden is not on Devan or a 3 from Zam.
4. Eliminate mistakes---USC has to think in this game, don't rush things, communicate, help each other, rotate off ball screens,be active on the glass, don't get in foul trouble and stopping the TOs.
5. Intensity---USC has to forget those teams from Tennessee and the losses. We need the fight of Gamecock Jesus on display. Coach Horn knows Gamecock Pride is on the line today and the Gamecocks need to be hungry. 40 mins of flat out basket to basket high level of desire to win! Get after it and I want to see some diving for loose balls, ripping down rebounds, power dunks.....emotion is a must today!
LOHD says Gamecocks by 13 today!
Related coverage ---
- Men's pregame: USC at Georgia
- USC needs win after hit at home
- Gamecocks try to rebound at Georgia
- Gamecocks still have work to do
LOHD is also a huge Bama fan this weekend as South Carolina could still earn a share of the SEC Eastern Division title with a Gamecock victory over Georgia and a Tennessee loss to Alabama on Sunday.
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Gamecocks beat Dirtbags
This was probably, in my opinion, the best game for the USC baseball team this season as the Gamecocks pounded out 19 hits on their way to a 15-8 victory against Long Beach State.
USC Sam Dyson (2-0) allowed just three hits and two walks in seven innings while striking out six.
D Mack and Ebert had back-to-back homers. Ebert and Bradley had 3 hits each, while five other USC players had two hits each — Mack, Merrifield, J Jones, Crisp, and Haney.
A great win as Carolina rolls to 7-0 and Long Beach goes to 2-6.
The series continues on Saturday afternoon with first pitch at Carolina Stadium set for 4 p.m.
Related news---
Gamecocks Pound Out 19 Hits In 15-8 Victory Over Long Beach State
USC Sam Dyson (2-0) allowed just three hits and two walks in seven innings while striking out six.
D Mack and Ebert had back-to-back homers. Ebert and Bradley had 3 hits each, while five other USC players had two hits each — Mack, Merrifield, J Jones, Crisp, and Haney.
A great win as Carolina rolls to 7-0 and Long Beach goes to 2-6.
The series continues on Saturday afternoon with first pitch at Carolina Stadium set for 4 p.m.
Related news---
Gamecocks Pound Out 19 Hits In 15-8 Victory Over Long Beach State
Gamecock News
Here is a healthly dose of gamecock news.......
- USC's Mangus takes over QBs, Garcia
- Notebook: Auguste stands out on first day
- USC recruits take center court in Columbia
- Darrin Horn is a finalist for the 2009 Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year Award
- Horn is not a finalist for the 2009 Henry Iba Coach of the Year Award
- Joe Person of The State lists five Carolina football players to keep an eye on this spring.
- Travis Haney of The Charleston Post & Courier serves up five questions facing the Cocks
- Norwood named to Lombardi watch list
- It’s time for Garcia to become a leader at USC
- Five Things That Could Happen This Spring
- All eyes on offense after South Carolina shakeup
- Garcia is just one of the topics Spurrier covers in a new interview with ESPN’s Chris Low
- Joe Person of The State in Columbia provides five questions for Gamecock fans to ponder
- Here is Mr. Person’s projected two-deep roster for SC
- ESPN.com’s Chris Low has already picked out five SEC newcomers to keep an eye on and one is a gamecock
- College Football Fast-Forward: 2009 Impact Freshmen Running Backs --- Gamecock Giles gets some love
- Steve Spurrier in South Carolina: Is the Fun and Gun Gone Forever?
- SC breakdown by bracket guru Jerry Palm Carolina doesn’t have any such wins…
- 2009 USC Spring Football Guide
- Joe Person of The State brings you all the notes from Day One of spring practice
Other related news stuff---
The AJC has profiled five potential candidates for the UGa job......is Capel the leader of the pack?
SEC Basketball Power Poll
Week 9! Check out Ghost of Chucky for the results.
My ballot---
- LSU
- UT
- USC
- UF
- UK
- Aub
- MSU
- Vandy
- Ole Miss
- UGa
- Bama
- Ark
Friday, March 06, 2009
Don't hurt the players
Per the state newspaper, Bob Knight visited the Gamecocks first spring practice before Thursday's basketball game.
Gamecock Jesus is the man
The man leading the Garnet Army last night.....LOHD has declared that Gamecock Jesus is hereby duly appointed the General of the Garnet Army.
Coach Horn got our memo to wear Garnet
Seems Coach Horn read the LOHD blog entry stating how he needs to wear garnet and black more. Just check out that Garnet tie he sported last night! Great job Coach!
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Gamecocks lose to UT
Vols brought their "A" game as USC collapsed in the 2nd half and seemed to lose their fight after being out hustled, out rebounded and playing poor defense.
final score 86-70
more later....
final score 86-70
more later....
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