Heisman Winner, Rogers, Talks Gamecock Opener

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolina’s only Heisman Trophy winner, George Rogers is more than ready for the Gamecocks to take the field against Vanderbilt on Thursday. The 1980 Heisman winner was in northeast Columbia Sunday afternoon at the opening of the new Dick’s sporting goods store where he was signing autographs and taking pictures with fans. He exclaimed, “Football is in the air!” When asked about the Gamecocks opening up their season on the road against SEC foe Vanderbilt, he said it’s going to be a tough one.