Spurrier apologizes for not talking after loss
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier apologized for walking off without taking questions reporters after the Gamecocks’ overtime loss to Tennessee two weeks ago.
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Spring Valley’s Dozier to Make College Choice
Spring Valley High School guard P.J. Dozier will make his college choice today.
Moore Returns To USC Practice
USC linebackers coach Kirk Botkin noted Tuesday that sophomore linebacker Skai Moore has returned to practice. The Gamecock linebacker has 51 tackles in eight games, the second highest total on the team. The Gamecocks are aware of the challenges that the Florida run game will bring into Saturday’s contest with Florida rushing for 418 yards two weeks ago vs. Georgia and 214 last week vs. Vanderbilt.
Clemson Prepares for Jackets, Triple Option
The #19 Clemson Tigers spent most of their weekly press conference talking about the dangers of facing the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets’ triple-option offense.
USC Freshman Golfer Turns Pro
South Carolina women’s golf freshman Nanna Madsen has elected to forego her remaining eligibility and declare her professional status.
The 18-year-old Denmark native came to South Carolina ranked third in the World Amateur Rankings and finished the fall at No. 3 in the Golfstat player ratings after posting the finest fall by a Gamecock freshman in program history.
Spurrier Looking Forward To Florida Game
Saying his team has bounced back as best it could from its 4th straight SEC loss, Steve Spurrier still hopes the Gamecocks (4-5 overall, 2-5 SEC) can shake off a rough run and finish the conference season with a win against his alma mater.
Click to watch comments from Spurrier’s Tuesday weekly press conference.
Thompson Finalist For Wuerffel Award
University of South Carolina senior quarterback Dylan Thompson is one of 12 finalists for the 2014 Wuerffel Trophy, it was announced today. The Wuerffel Trophy honors the college football player who best exhibits exemplary community service.
Rodriguez Receives Armed Forces Merit Award
Daniel Rodriguez, a senior wide receiver and special-teams player at Clemson, is the third recipient of the Armed Forces Merit Award, presented by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). Coordinated by the staff at the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, the Armed Forces Merit Award presented by the FWAA was created in June 2012 “to honor an individual and/or a group with a military background and/or involvement that has an impact within the realm of college football.”
Eagles Pound Panthers 45-21
Darren Sproles had two touchdowns, Sanchez threw for two scores and the defense sacked Cam Newton nine times to help the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Carolina Panthers 45-21 Monday night.
Muschamp, Gators Getting More Aggressive
A week after seizing momentum against Southeastern Conference rival Georgia with a fake field goal, the Gators went for it on fourth-and-goal at the Vanderbilt 1 on consecutive drives in the second quarter Saturday. The first one failed, but the second one turned out to be the game-winner in a 34-10 victory.
“We’re going out there and laying it all on the line,” center Max Garcia said.
Muschamp joked after beating Georgia that he’s “a risky guy.” He has been lately. Maybe it’s because his job remains in jeopardy heading into Saturday’s game against struggling South Carolina.
