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Monday, November 19, 2012  It is rivalry week in the Palmetto State, and fans are using fashion to make a statement.

Monday, July 23, 2012  In question-and-answer form, here is a look at what it means for victories to be "vacated."

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Penn State's Sandusky scandal report to be released; will it answer 'who knew what and when'?

Friday, February 03, 2012  Former Southern Mississippi assistant Grady Brown has been hired by South Carolina to coach defensive backs and help with special teams.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  South Carolina receiver Bruce Ellington has a slight hamstring pull and his status for the game with Tennessee is unknown. Ellington was in a yellow jersey and did not practice Wednesday and walked with a noticeable limp.

Wednesday, August 17, 2011  Clemson center Dalton Freeman says the Tigers have worked hard this preseason to learn the fast-paced offense of new coordinator Chad Morris.

Sunday, August 14, 2011  The Gamecock football team saw a crowd of thousands for fan appreciation day on Sunday at Colonial Life Arena.

Saturday, August 13, 2011  The University of South Carolina football squad held its first official scrimmage of the fall on Saturday afternoon at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier thinks the Gamecocks finally have the pieces in place to compete for the Southeastern Conference championship.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  The University of South Carolina football squad worked out again Tuesday morning at the Bluff Road practices fields. The squad was dressed in full gear for the morning session.

Monday, August 08, 2011  South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia strongly considered leaving for the Gamecocks for good after his fifth suspension last spring.

Saturday, August 06, 2011  Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says his team has some really good veterans but points out that this season's freshmen players are going to give the Tigers "a great starting point."

Saturday, August 06, 2011  The University of South Carolina football team went through a two-hour workout on a hot and humid morning in Columbia on Saturday. The squad’s fourth practice of the fall was conducted in helmets and shoulder pads at the Bluff Road practice fields.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  South Carolina State conducted its first preseason football workout Tuesday night as the Bulldogs began preparing for the 2011 campaign.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  South Carolina quarterbacks coach G.A. Mangus will have to give up a month's salary worth nearly $14,600 as punishment for his arrest last month after a police officer says he saw Mangus urinating in the street.