3 Gamecocks Will Sit Out Fall

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina junior outfielder Gene Cone will miss 2015 fall practice after undergoing surgery on his right thumb to repair a torn ligament. Junior right-handed pitcher Taylor Widener and freshman catcher Chris Cullen will also miss 2015 fall practice and will be out between two to three months after both players recently underwent Ulna Nerve Transposition surgery on their right throwing arms. All three players are expected to be fully recovered for the beginning of team practice in January.