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Thursday, July 19, 2012  University of South Carolina junior running back Marcus Lattimore is one of 52 candidates on the Doak Walker Watch List, it was announced today. The Doak Walker Award is presented annually to the nation’s top running back.

Sunday, July 15, 2012  Ray Tanner will be announced as the new University of South Carolina Athletic Director Friday, according multiple media reports.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  The new coach also speaks to WACH Fox Sports Director Ric Garni about selling out Colonial Life Arena for home games.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Gamecock fans are invited to send the women's basketball team off to the next round of the NCAA Tournament Thursday afternoon.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  The No. 25 lady Gamecocks have hit the road to join the madness. The team left for West Lafayette, India Thursday afternoon for Saturday’s NCAA Tournament contest against Eastern Michigan.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Fans are invited to join the South Carolina women’s basketball team in the McGuire Club of Colonial Life Arena to watch the NCAA Selection Show on Monday, March 12.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  A subcommittee met Wednesday to discuss the advancement of a bill that requires USC and Clemson to play annually. After 15 minutes of discussion, the meeting closed with majority voting against the bill moving forward.

Monday, December 05, 2011  Anyone planning to head to Orlando next month to see the Gamecocks play against Nebraska in the Capital One Bowl Game has some options.