South Carolina (10-0) has matched its best start in program history. It tries to end the team’s 0-8 mark against top-ranked teams when the Cardinal (9-0) come to Colonial Life Arena on Wednesday night.
Holtz coached the Gamecocks for six seasons from 1999-2004. He had the only winless season of his career while at South Carolina, going 0-11 in 1999 before the team rebounded with a 17-7 record and win consecutive Outback Bowls the next two years.
Michigan coach Brady Hoke has suspended cornerback J.T. Floyd, punter Will Hagerup and linebacker Brandin Hawthorne for a violation of team rules.
He has been defensive coordinator at South Carolina, Clemson, Alabama and Mississippi State. His final Gamecocks defense ranked third nationally in yards allowed and second-best against the pass.
Dawn Staley has South Carolina off to its best start in 10 years and playing with a hustle the three-time Olympic gold medalist loves.
The veteran coach has been a successful defensive coordinator at several schools, including South Carolina, Mississippi State, Alabama and Clemson before coming to Hattiesburg, Miss.
USC’s defense kept Clemson’s offense to a season-low 17 points in the Gamecocks win. Thompson said it was that trust that paved the way for Carolina’s fourth-straight victory over their in-state rival.
University of South Carolina guard Tiffany Mitchell (Charlotte, N.C./Providence Day) earned SEC Freshman of the Week honors, the league announced today, after scoring in double figures in all three games last week to finish with 13.0 points per game over the stretch. It is the first such recognition of her career.
The Gamecocks look to snap a 3-game losing streak against Arkansas Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Wednesday, Martin held his first weekly basketball press conference as USC gets set to tip off Sunday against Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
