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Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Gamecock fans get their first chance to see what the team of the future will look like Saturday at the wrap up to spring practice known as the Garnet and Black game.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  A Richland County man is appealing the 5-year prison sentence he was given for the death of another man in a scuffle after a 2010 college football game.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Steve Spurrier warns against putting too much stock in USC's rise to #3 in the rankings, plus government watchdogs call for an investigation into House Speaker Bobby Harrell's spending.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Columbia police reported 41 arrests in one of the city's bar districts after Saturday's football game, but no major incidents.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  "I should have listened," said former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia in his first interview since being dismissed from the Gamecock squad last October. Garcia has been silent for three months after being suspended from the team for failing an alcohol test. According to Tampa television station Bay News 9, Garcia conducted an interview with Bright House Sports Wednesday at the Cooper Speed and Strength facility in Tampa, Fla.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  South Carolina football players Alshon Jeffery and Stephon Gilmore plan to give up their final season of eligibility and enter the 2012 NFL Draft, ESPN reported Thursday

Saturday, November 12, 2011  South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw ran for 88 yards and two touchdowns to lead South Carolina to a 17-12 win over Florida on Saturday.

Saturday, November 05, 2011  Tyler Wilson threw for 299 yards and two touchdowns as No. 8 Arkansas held on for a 44-28 win over No. 10 South Carolina on Saturday.

Monday, October 31, 2011  The USC Gamecocks have moved up in both the Associated Press and USA Today/Coaches polls released Sunday afternoon.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  Athletics officials at South Carolina say a clerical error submitted to the NCAA is behind the report of a 39 percent graduation success rate for the football team. The NCAA said Tuesday that the school resubmitted the data, increasing the rate to 55 percent.

Saturday, October 15, 2011  Alshon Jeffery caught a 4-yard touchdown pass from Connor Shaw with 3:50 left in the fourth quarter and No. 15 South Carolina rallied to beat Mississippi State 14-12 on Saturday.

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.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  USC junior wide receiver Alshon Jeffery is on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated, which goes on sale Wednesday.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  Gamecock quarterback Stephen Garcia’s return to the USC football team has been one of the most talked about events this week. Almost everyone has their own opinion about the situation.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  National Signing Day has officially arrived and the University of South Carolina looks to improve upon their SEC East Championship from last season with another solid recruiting class.