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2015 Kickoff: Gamecocks Versus Tar Heels In Pics

IMAGES FROM THE “BORDER BATTLE” || By FITSNEWS || For the past five years, it’s been our privilege to feature photography from veteran, award-winning photojournalist Travis Bell. Not only does Bell (and his Sideline Carolina team) provide all of the amazing sports photography you see on FITS, but each year he…

IMAGES FROM THE “BORDER BATTLE”

|| By FITSNEWS || For the past five years, it’s been our privilege to feature photography from veteran, award-winning photojournalist Travis Bell.

Not only does Bell (and his Sideline Carolina team) provide all of the amazing sports photography you see on FITS, but each year he travels to the S.C. State House to provide gorgeous images for our political coverage.  He’s just a tremendous asset … and his exemplary work makes our website a brighter, livelier place.

Bell and his team were on hand in Charlotte, N.C. this week for the University of South Carolina’s season-opening football game against the University of North Carolina.   And while the Gamecocks’ on-field performance left plenty to be desired (read our recap here), Bell was once again at the top of his game.

Enjoy …

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South Carolina's Brandon Wilds dives for yardage against North Carolina during first-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. (Dave Gilbert/SIDELINE CAROLINA)South Carolina's Connor Mitch is seen against North Carolina during second-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)North Carolina's Corbin Daly nearly fumbles the ball on a punt against South Carolina during third-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)South Carolina's Dante Sawyer sacks North Carolina quarterback Marquise Williams during fourth-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)South Carolina's Dante Sawyer celebrates after sacking North Carolina quarterback Marquise Williams during fourth-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)South Carolina's Darius English, left, and Kelsey Griffin sack North Carolina quarterback Marquise Williams during second-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)South Carolina defensive line coach Deke Adams celebrates with Gerald Dixon Jr., left, and Cedrick Cooper after the Gamecocks stopped North Carolina on a fourth-and-one play  during third-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)South Carolina's Jonathan Walton gets pressure on North Carolina quarterback Marquise Williams during fourth-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)South Carolina's Jordan Diggs is congratulated by Bryson Allen-Williams after intercepting a North Carolina touchdown during third-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)South Carolina's Perry Orth runs against North Carolina during fourth-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)South Carolina's Pharoh Cooper is seen against North Carolina during first-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015.South Carolina's Pharoh Cooper gives instructions to Brandon Wilds before taking a snap against North Carolina during first-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)South Carolina's Sean Kelly runs on a fake punt against North Carolina during first-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015.South Carolina's Shon Carson leaves North Carolina behind on his way to a touchdown during fourth-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)South Carolina's Skai Moore is congratulated after intercepting a North Carolina pass during first-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015.South Carolina's Skai Moore, left, is congratulated by Jordan Diggs after picking off a North Carolina pass during fourth-quarter action at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015. (Travis Bell/SIDELINE CAROLINA)

Pic: Travis Bell Photography

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6 comments

Boring September 4, 2015 at 3:22 pm

Vast, Vast improvement from the FITSNews prose on the Gamecocks or any sports. The written report always has a way of making you look ignorant.

Truth is: all you really want is clicks off Gamecock football, even though you are one of the “enemies” the HBC singled out a couple months ago.

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Daniel Boome September 5, 2015 at 11:07 am

Oh, shut up! You’re not even a USC grad, yet anyone that doesn’t bow down and kiss Gamecock feet, is somehow an “enemy”. You’re talking about a spurrier who recruited scrub Connor Mitch to quarterback this team.

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E Norma Scok September 4, 2015 at 6:35 pm

Lulz…that was electrifying, huh?

Jesse Palmer did his best to talk it though, even when UNC was winning. Terrible coverage, even worse game.

Gonna be a long season for cock fans.

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Sic Semper Tyrannis September 4, 2015 at 8:37 pm

You right, next year, LOL.

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Rent free September 6, 2015 at 8:52 pm

Two Tiger trolls on a Gamecock post? No, they wouldn’t be worried about the Gamecocks so much they have to troll would they? Showing your true colors there and its coward yellow, not orange. its okay after USC hands you your 4th (or maybe 5th) loss this year your long over rated season will be over. until then take your trolling asses back to taternet.

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