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Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Marcus Lattimore worked out on his injured knee for NFL personnel, doing some exercises and pass-catching drills at South Carolina's pro day on Wednesday. He received loud applause from ex-teammates, coaches and NFL evaluators.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The University of South Carolina announced a $45 increase to season ticket prices for 2013, raising the cost to $365 a seat for the Gamecocks seven-game schedule. The school says the money will help pay for facility upgrades.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Coach Steve Spurrier and the Gamecocks are slated to open spring practice Tuesday, March 5.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  University of South Carolina officials say the Gamecock football team will be arriving at Williams-Brice Stadium around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Saturday, December 01, 2012  Trey Rogers ran for 110 yards and scored five rushing touchdowns and Trey Samuel added 274 yards rushing and two scores as Hartsville defeated Union County 62-27 in the Class 3A state championship Saturday night.

Saturday, December 01, 2012  Shaq Davidson rushed for two touchdowns and threw for two more to lead Gaffney to its record 16th state championship with a 34-14 victory over Dutch Fork in the Class 4A Division I title game Saturday.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Connor Shaw threw for two touchdowns and ran for another score as No. 12 South Carolina beat Arkansas 38-20 on Saturday.

Saturday, October 27, 2012  Connor Shaw threw three touchdowns and ran for another, and No. 17 South Carolina overcame the loss of tailback Marcus Lattimore for a 38-35 victory over Tennessee on Saturday.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  The University of South Carolina football team will open its 2013 Southeastern Conference schedule at Georgia next fall. That game returns to its more traditional second week of the season.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  Steve Spurrier naming Connor Shaw the starting quarterback for the Missouri game during his press conference on Tuesday afternoon.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Steve Spurrier said Tuesday at his weekly press conference that the Gamecocks will be ready for UAB Saturday.

Monday, September 10, 2012  The Carolina Gamecocks have climbed one spot in the Associated Press poll after Saturday’s 48-10 win over East Carolina.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  There will be a few changes to traffic patterns near Williams-Brice Stadium on University of South Carolina game days this football season.

Friday, August 17, 2012  South Carolina's Gamecocks continued working on their game plan for Vanderbilt Friday morning.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Gamecock fans now know when they'll geet to see their 2012 squad in action for the first time in the upcoming season.