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Monday, April 22, 2013  After one season as an associate head coach for the South Carolina men's basketball team, reports indicate Brad Underwood has been hired as the new head coach at Stephen F. Austin State.

Sunday, March 31, 2013  USC women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley announcing Sunday night that she has removed her name from Ohio State consideration and will remain the head coach of the Gamecocks.

Friday, February 15, 2013  It comes as no surprise to the Gamecock community that the first retired University of South Carolina baseball jersey belongs to No. 1 Ray Tanner.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Frank Martin is representing the University of South Carolina Thursday at the Southeastern Conference Basketeball Media Day.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  No. 10 South Carolina has put up the most points in its first two games in coach Steve Spurrier's seven seasons.  The Gamecocks' coach says he still needs to see much more if the team expects to maintain its successful start.

Monday, August 29, 2011  South Carolina said Monday that ex-Tigers head coach Ron Garner will join the track and field staff. Garner was Clemson's head track coach from 1998-99, winning an Atlantic Coast Conference title and earning the league's coach of the year.

Monday, August 01, 2011  Stephen Garcia and G.A. Mangus have been fully reinstated to the Gamecock football team for the 2011 season.

Friday, July 15, 2011  Tanner led the Gamecocks to their second straight College World Series championship. It's the third year Tanner has earned national coach of the year honors. He received the award from Baseball America in 2000 and from Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball in 2010.

Monday, November 08, 2010  Reports: Cowboys fire coach Wade Phillips; offensive coordinator Garrett taking over 1-7 club

Thursday, July 15, 2010  Thursday, the school's Athletic Department announced Beverly Smith will be taking the reigns of the team.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009  The Denver Broncos have found their head coach through the New England Patriots, hiring Pats offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.

Monday, November 03, 2008  According to the State Newspaper, Benedict College's head football coach is in the hospital after suffering a heart attack Saturday during the game against Kentucky State University.

Thursday, October 16, 2008  New Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says the most important thing facing the Tigers is regaining unity.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008  Don't put Jim Grobe on Clemson's coaching wish list.

Monday, October 13, 2008  Tommy Bowden is out as Clemson's football coach.