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Tuesday, October 09, 2012  It's the second time in USC history the Gamecocks have been ranked as high as number three, and in a city that bleeds garnet and black if the fans are happy businesses are happy.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  The Carolina Gamecocks are up this week in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls.

Sunday, September 16, 2012  Shaw injured; Lattimore, Spurrier reach milestones.

Friday, August 17, 2012  An estimated 2,000 students moved into on-campus housing Friday at USC's Columbia campus. Move-In Day is officially Saturday, when thousands more are expected to arrive.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Brandon Dixon's tie-breaking double started a three-run ninth inning for Arizona, and the Wildcats won their first national title since 1986 with a 4-1 victory over two-time defending champion South Carolina on Monday night.

Saturday, June 23, 2012  Gamecocks will play Arizona in championship series beginning Sunday.

Friday, June 22, 2012  Daily news updates.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Carolina-Kent State game rained out, teams will play Thursday at noon with Michael Roth starting for Gamecocks.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is the Black Coaches and Administrators' female coach of the year.

Sunday, April 29, 2012  USC will be put on three years of probation from April 27, 2012, through April 26, 2015, among other penalties.

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.

Monday, April 02, 2012  Former South Carolina women's tennis coach Arlo Elkins has died. According to the University the 62 year-old Elkins died Saturday at his home in Columbia.

Wednesday, February 08, 2012  You always knew when Dom Fusci walked in a room. He was known for his cackling laugh, smile, and sense of humor.

Monday, January 02, 2012  As the South Carolina Gamecocks prepare for the Capitol One Bowl in Orlando, a victory in the game could mean record number of wins in a season for the program.

Monday, December 05, 2011  The Carolina Gamecocks are heading to the 2012 Capital One Bowl. USC (10-2) will take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers (9-3) from the Big Ten Conference, January 2 at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando.