Courtesy: ESPN ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — When tight end Jared Cook arrived in Oakland for a free-agent visit, the Raiders had plenty of selling points to lure him onto the team with a dynamic offense on an up-and-coming franchise. A film session with quarterback Derek Carr proved to be the final straw to get Cook to sign a two-year deal…
On Friday night, the Gamecocks will be in a familiar spot: at home, as a number one seed in the NCAA Tournament for the fourth-straight season (USC opens the Big Dance against UNC Asheville at Colonial Life Arena). All will feel too familiar, except for Alaina Coates, who’s missing the entire 2017 Tournament after an ankle injury at the end…
The Gamecocks make their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 13 years Friday night when they face off with Marquette in the first round of the Big Dance. For Frank Martin, it was six years ago, with Kansas State, when he led the Wildcats to their third-straight NCAA Tournament appearance before leaving for South Carolina. Martin’s time between Tournament appearances has…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The University of South Carolina is hosting the first two rounds of the 2017 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament this weekend at Colonial Life Arena. With the first game (South Carolina vs. UNC-Asheville) scheduled for 5 pm Friday, parking around the arena will be at a premium. All fans attending the games should consider their parking…
Click the video to watch Dawn Staley’s press conference comments before (1) USC’s NCAA Tournament first round matchup with UNC Asheville Friday night at Colonial Life Arena. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Gamecocks
The Gamecocks arrived in Greenville Wednesday, two days before facing Marquette in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. After 13 years, Carolina is officially a part of March Madness, and is looking for its first win in the Tournament in more than 40 years. “Excited” doesn’t even begin to describe Frank Martin’s emotions. Video courtesy: WYFF Categories: Local Sports,…
The Gamecocks hit the road for Knoxville Thursday, but Carolina will be without USC closer Tyler Johnson against Tennessee this weekend. Johnson is still dealing with arm soreness, but Chad Holbrook confirmed there’s no structural damage to Johnson’s arm. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Gamecocks
With Center Alaina Coates out for the 2017 NCAA Tournament with an ankle injury, the Gamecocks will be relying on A’ja Wilson more than ever when they begin the Big Dance Friday against UNC Asheville. But the junior from Hopkins doesn’t mind. Wilson is ready to carry her team all the way to a championship. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – A big third inning from South Carolina’s offense sent the Gamecocks (19-7) past USC Upstate (23-5) for a 7-5 victory on a chilly Wednesday night at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field. The Gamecocks sent 10 batters to the plate in that third, scoring seven of them. Singles by freshman pitcher Cayla Drotar and senior…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The University of South Carolina football program held its annual Pro Day on Tuesday. Fifteen draft-eligible former Gamecocks showcased their skills in front of scouts representing 17 NFL teams and one Canadian team. The event began at 8 am in the Crews Building weight room, with each participant being measured for height, weight, hand size,…
