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COLUMBIA (WACH)- Carolina's football squad kept practicing for their August 30 opener against Vanderbilt.

South Carolina men’s basketball coach Frank Martin addressed the players during the midpoint break of the practice session.

Walk-on wide receiver Sidney Rhodes was moved to cornerback. He wore number 30. Rhodes is a redshirt sophomore from Easley, S.C.

Head Coach Steve Spurrier said reserve cornerback Cadarious Sanders has left the team and will look to transfer. The redshirt sophomore  saw limited action in eight games last season, making just four tackles four tackles.

Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (groin/knee) and wide receiver DeAngelo Smith (shoulder) did not practice Friday due to injury.  Victor Hampton stayed out with a quad bruise and Akeem Auguste was sidelined with an injury to the groin. Tight end Justice Cunningham returned to practice after missing a couple of days with an upper back spasm.

The Gamecocks will practice again on Saturday, beginning at 3:45 p.m. at Williams-Brice Stadium. The second half of the practice will be a scrimmage. That practice is open to the public. Photography (still or video) will be allowed for the first 15 minutes of practice only.

Sunday is Fan Appreciation Day at Colonial Life Arena. The event runs from 12:30-2:30 p.m. student-athletes are allowed to sign only the official team posters that will be provided for free at the event. Parking is free in the Colonial Life Arena  lots.