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Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Perhaps no team in the country needed a week off more than No. 12 South Carolina. Coach Steve Spurrier says after the time away his Gamecocks are refreshed and ready to finish the season in style.

Sunday, October 14, 2012  The BCS released its first rankings Sunday night and the Gamecocks are ranked seventh.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Georgia was picked to win the Eastern Division, followed by South Carolina, Florida, Missouri, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Kentucky.

Friday, June 01, 2012  The conference took an official stance on a proposed four-team playoff Friday when school presidents and athletic directors voted unanimously to support having the four best teams play for the national title.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  Football coaches from the powerhouse and recently expanded league were in unison Tuesday that they want a proposed four-team playoff to include the best teams in the country -- and not be tied to conference champions.

Monday, November 14, 2011  The USC Gamecocks and Clemson Tigers both moved up in the polls this weekend after their respective victories on Saturday.

Monday, November 07, 2011  LSU tops the rankings, followed by Oklahoma State and Alabama.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  #1 LSU and #2 Alabama square off Saturday night.

Sunday, October 16, 2011  The first BCS standings of 2011 are out, and both Palmetto State teams are in the Top 15.

Friday, January 14, 2011  Won and done: Heisman winner Cam Newton to skip senior season at Auburn, enter NFL draft.

Monday, December 27, 2010  Neighbors Iowa and Missouri to renew once-vicious rivalry after 100 years at Insight Bowl

Tuesday, November 30, 2010  TCU headed to Big East after next season, will no longer need to worry about busting BCS.

Monday, January 25, 2010  5 college football conferences receive record amount from 2010 BCS bowl games

Friday, January 08, 2010  Marcell Dareus was the menacing presence on the field for the Crimson Tide during the BCS title game and it's guaranteed Texas fans won't forget him anytime soon.

Thursday, January 07, 2010  New BCS executive director Bill Hancock he represents consensus of major college football