As part of our random accountability enforcement we put private investigators on South Carolina politicians from time to time … just to make sure they’re behaving themselves.
This week’s lucky recipient of our “extra attention?” S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson, a first-term Republican who appears poised to cruise to reelection in 2014 with broad, bipartisan support.
Wait, [...]
Alan Wilson And … Connor Shaw?
Spurrier: Gamecocks Can’t Block
University of South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier is pleased with the performance of his offensive line during 2013 “Spractice” (a.k.a. spring practice).
Well, except for one thing … blocking.
“The offensive line has got to learn how to block,” Spurrier said after USC’s seventh spring practice. ” They’re pretty good at everything except blocking. Unfortunately [...]
Gamecocks Leave Michigan “Maized And Confused”
SOUTH CAROLING GETS ELEVENTH WIN WITH THRILLING OUTBACK BOWL VICTORY OVER MICHIGAN
University of South Carolina backup quarterback Dylan Thompson hooked up with two-sport star Bruce Ellington for a 32-yard touchdown pass with 11 seconds left – lifting the tenth-ranked Gamecocks to an electrifying come-from-behind victory over the No. 18 Michigan Wolverines in the 2013 Outback [...]
USC vs. Arkansas Pics
IMAGES FROM THE GAMECOCKS’ LONG OVERDUE VICTORY OVER THE RAZORBACKS
After three years of lopsided losses, the University of South Carolina football team finally beat Arkansas this weekend – riding the arm of junior quarterback Connor Shaw and the strength of its defense to a 38-20 win over the Razorbacks.
Two-sport star Bruce Ellington (who plays point [...]
Gamecocks Romp Over Razorbacks
SOUTH CAROLINA FINALLY GETS A WIN AGAINST ARKANSAS
The University of South Carolina football team ended three years of frustration against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday – notching a 38-20 win over a program that had given head coach Steve Spurrier’s squad fits in recent years.
In the process, Spurrier’s Gamecocks matched a school record with their [...]
USC vs. Arkansas Preview
LATTIMORE-LESS GAMECOCKS LOOK TO SNAP THREE-YEAR LOSING SKID AGAINST THE HOGS
By John Loveday || Since defeating Arkansas at Williams Brice Stadium four years ago, the University of South Carolina football team has struggled mightily when it comes to competing against the Razorbacks. In fact Arkansas has flat out owned the Gamecocks these past three years [...]
Connor Shaw Named SEC Offensive Player Of The Week
JUNIOR QUARTERBACK HONORED FOR PERFORMANCE AGAINST TENNESSEE
COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 29, 2012) — University of South Carolina junior quarterback Connor Shaw was selected as the Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the Gamecocks’ 38-35 win over Tennessee on Saturday.
Shaw, a 6-1, 207-pound junior from Flowery Branch, Ga., had his most productive [...]
South Carolina Outlasts Tennessee, But Loses Its Star
VICTORY MARRED BY DEVASTATING KNEE INJURY TO MARCUS LATTIMORE
The University of South Carolina football team forced a pair of fourth quarter turnovers to hang onto a 38-35 victory over the Tennessee Volunteers, although the outcome of the game took a back seat in the minds of many Gamecock fans given the devastating – and potentially [...]
USC vs. UT Preview
GAMECOCKS LOOK TO STOP SKID AGAINST VOLUNTEERS
By John Loveday || To say this Saturday’s contest between No. 13 South Carolina (6-2, 4-2 SEC) and Tennessee (3-4, 0-4 SEC) is pivotal for both programs would be an understatement.
After dropping two games in a row against No. 6 LSU and No. 2 Florida, the chances of USC [...]
Gator Bait
SOUTH CAROLINA HUMILIATED BY FLORIDA IN THE SWAMP
Suddenly, the University of South Carolina’s dream football season seems more like a nightmare. Head coach Steve’s Spurrier’s program – which was supposed to have evolved into a national championship contender capable of beating anybody on its schedule – got steamrolled by No. 2 Florida in “The Swamp” [...]
USC vs. UF Preview
GAMECOCKS LOOK TO GET BACK ON TRACK AGAINST NO. 2 GATORS
By John Loveday || After playing mediocre football and coming up two points short against LSU on the road, the University of South Carolina football team must now flush that sour taste out of their mouths and focus on the task at hand.
It’s a doozy, [...]
USC vs. LSU Grades
BREAKING DOWN THE GAMECOCKS’ 23-21 LOSS TO LSU
By John Loveday || Louisiana State University’s football team outgained South Carolina by a 406-211 margin last weekend. They “out-possessed” USC by a 37-23 minute margin. And they forced two turnovers while only giving away the football once.
Rarely does a game that includes these glaring statistical differences wind [...]
