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Gamecock Nation Today
- Friday, May 10, 2019 -
Good morning from Gamecock Central.
The baseball team hosts a three-game series versus Kentucky, beginning tonight at 7. The SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championships continue today and Saturday. In NCAA regional action, the women's tennis team hosts Southern Cal Saturday.
Mohamed Kaba
1. Commitment Corner: Mohamed Kaba
USC picked up verbal commitment No. 6 for the 2020 class on Thursday when North Carolina linebacker Mohamed Kaba chose the Gamecocks over NC State and multiple other options.
Bio: 6-foot-3, 205-pounds. Three-star prospect, no. 36 outside linebacker and No. 14 overall prospect in North Carolina.
Recruiter of record: Kyle Krantz, Coleman Hutzler
Offers: Clemson, Duke, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, NC State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Wisconsin
Why South Carolina? "It just felt different at South Carolina. I only went there twice, but when I went there and saw practice, I saw the coaches and how they were involved at practice. That pretty much stood out to me. You always want to see how the coaches interact with the players and how they coach, when it comes down to it."
Scouting Report: "Kaba is a big, rangy player that is going to be able to do a lot of different things for South Carolina. Kaba seems to have great speed for a player his size. He has a ton of upside as a linebacker. He has a big frame to fill out, is a strong hitter, and knows how to play in coverage" – Rivals.com’s Adam Friedman
• Related for Insider subscribers: Carolina Confidential - Breaking down the Kaba commit
– Chris Clark
2. ⚾ USC hosts Kentucky
Who: South Carolina (24-24, 5-19 SEC) vs. Kentucky (24-24, 6-18 SEC)
Where: Founders Park (Columbia, S.C.)
• Friday, 7 p.m., SECN, TuneIn
• Saturday, 12 p.m., SECN, TuneIn
• Sunday, 12 p.m., SECN, TuneIn
Probable starting pitchers:
SC: RHP Cam Tringali (2-3, 4.00), RHP Reid Morgan (3-5, 3.86), TBA
UK: LHP Mason Hazelwood (2-3, 3.90), LHP Dillon Marsh (3-2, 5.66), RHP Zack Thompson (5-1, 2.08)
This is a huge series for the Gamecocks, needing to win this one to try and get into the SEC Tournament. They’ll face another team near the bottom of the SEC standings in Kentucky in what players have called a must-win game.
The Wildcats have had their struggles, winning just one SEC series all year, but have a potential first-round pick in Zack Thompson pitching on Sunday.
The Gamecocks have lost seven straight and are 2-8 in their last 10 games.
Up next: South Carolina finishes its home slate Tuesday, hosting USC Upstate at 7 p.m.
Related: Kingston updates injuries, rotation - The Gamecocks will likely be without one of its better hitters in SEC play this weekend and one pitcher scheduled to make his return this weekend will be sidelined the remainder of the season. (link)
– Collyn Taylor
3. This, that, and the other
Football Recruiting: Gamecocks in early on pass rusher - Denver, N.C., defensive lineman Travari Price out of the 2021 class recently picked up an offer from South Carolina, and the 6-foot-5, 235-pounder talks about it in this interview. (subscription)
Football: Tanner details next step for Williams-Brice Stadium upgrades - USC's Board of Trustees approved up to $22 million in proposed renovations to Williams-Brice Stadium on Thursday. (link)
Football: What you need to know before seat selection - Here's what you need to know about the proposed 2020 Williams-Brice Stadium project before you select seats in 2019. (link)
Football: Fans invited to take part in Carolina Forever project - The project gives all fans a chance to become part of a large mosaic planned for outside Williams-Brice Stadium. (link)
Football: What's new for 2019? - Here are a few football items that are new in 2019 for Gamecock Club members. (link)
Football: Scholarship lounges repurposed, closing in 2020 - USC recently announced that its two scholarship lounges inside Williams-Brice Stadium will be taken out of service after the 2019 football season. (link)
MLB: Catch of the year? Jackie Bradley, Jr. makes game-saving grab - The ever-growing list of spectacular Jackie Bradley Jr. plays may have a new No. 1. (link)
Track & Field: Abrams named SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year - Aliyah Abrams was named SEC Women's Outdoor Track & Field Co-Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Abrams shares the award with Taylor Werner of Arkansas. (link)
Women's Golf: Two earn SEC honors - Emily Price was named the SEC Freshman of the Year while Lois Kaye Go, along with Price, was named All-SEC. Go was selected to the first team, while Price earned a spot on the second team. (link)
Softball: Boesel named to academic all-district team - Mackenzie Boesel was named to the 2019 NCAA Division I Region 4 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Team. (link)
– Jackson Fields
4. This Date in Gamecock History
May 10, 2000 – No. 1-ranked South Carolina rallied from being down 9-4 to defeat Duke, 10-9.
5. Birthdays and Celebrations!
Henry Laws - A defensive back from Conway, Laws played on the freshman team in 1972. He became a starter at left cornerback as a sophomore and wouldn't relinquish the position for the next three seasons. He made 50 tackles and broke up eight passes in 1973 while also picking off four passes and averaging 43.8 yards on four kickoff returns. Laws was named all-state in 1974 and had 61 tackles and a team-high three interceptions. As a senior he was again named all-state and honorable mention All-South Independent. He again led the team in interceptions and picked off two in a 37-26 win over Wake Forest while also being the team's primary punt returner. Laws spent time in the camps of the Bears and Cowboys in 1976.
Todd Berry (football/running back, 1980-83)
Anthony Guy (football/cornerback, 1991-92)
Teddy Salters (football/defensive tackle, 1998-99)
Tyler Speer (baseball/pitcher, 1997)
Peter Van Elswyk (basketball/forward, 1993-95)
– John Parker, gamecockarchives.com
6. ⌚ Key Events (Countdown)
• May 14 – Charleston, Spurs Up Tour (4 days )
• May 18 – SC Legends Baseball Camp (8)
• May 21 – SEC Baseball Tourney (11)
• July 15 – SEC Media Days begins (66)
• July 20 – Ladies Football Clinic (71)
• Aug. 31 – Football: Gamecocks vs UNC (113)
DID YOU KNOW? You can receive this report (Gamecock Nation Today) early each morning in your email inbox. Sign up here.
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Gamecock Nation Today
- Friday, May 10, 2019 -
Good morning from Gamecock Central.
The baseball team hosts a three-game series versus Kentucky, beginning tonight at 7. The SEC Outdoor Track and Field Championships continue today and Saturday. In NCAA regional action, the women's tennis team hosts Southern Cal Saturday.
Mohamed Kaba
1. Commitment Corner: Mohamed Kaba
USC picked up verbal commitment No. 6 for the 2020 class on Thursday when North Carolina linebacker Mohamed Kaba chose the Gamecocks over NC State and multiple other options.
Bio: 6-foot-3, 205-pounds. Three-star prospect, no. 36 outside linebacker and No. 14 overall prospect in North Carolina.
Recruiter of record: Kyle Krantz, Coleman Hutzler
Offers: Clemson, Duke, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, NC State, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Wisconsin
Why South Carolina? "It just felt different at South Carolina. I only went there twice, but when I went there and saw practice, I saw the coaches and how they were involved at practice. That pretty much stood out to me. You always want to see how the coaches interact with the players and how they coach, when it comes down to it."
Scouting Report: "Kaba is a big, rangy player that is going to be able to do a lot of different things for South Carolina. Kaba seems to have great speed for a player his size. He has a ton of upside as a linebacker. He has a big frame to fill out, is a strong hitter, and knows how to play in coverage" – Rivals.com’s Adam Friedman
• Related for Insider subscribers: Carolina Confidential - Breaking down the Kaba commit
– Chris Clark
2. ⚾ USC hosts Kentucky
Who: South Carolina (24-24, 5-19 SEC) vs. Kentucky (24-24, 6-18 SEC)
Where: Founders Park (Columbia, S.C.)
• Friday, 7 p.m., SECN, TuneIn
• Saturday, 12 p.m., SECN, TuneIn
• Sunday, 12 p.m., SECN, TuneIn
Probable starting pitchers:
SC: RHP Cam Tringali (2-3, 4.00), RHP Reid Morgan (3-5, 3.86), TBA
UK: LHP Mason Hazelwood (2-3, 3.90), LHP Dillon Marsh (3-2, 5.66), RHP Zack Thompson (5-1, 2.08)
This is a huge series for the Gamecocks, needing to win this one to try and get into the SEC Tournament. They’ll face another team near the bottom of the SEC standings in Kentucky in what players have called a must-win game.
The Wildcats have had their struggles, winning just one SEC series all year, but have a potential first-round pick in Zack Thompson pitching on Sunday.
The Gamecocks have lost seven straight and are 2-8 in their last 10 games.
Up next: South Carolina finishes its home slate Tuesday, hosting USC Upstate at 7 p.m.
Related: Kingston updates injuries, rotation - The Gamecocks will likely be without one of its better hitters in SEC play this weekend and one pitcher scheduled to make his return this weekend will be sidelined the remainder of the season. (link)
– Collyn Taylor
3. This, that, and the other
Football Recruiting: Gamecocks in early on pass rusher - Denver, N.C., defensive lineman Travari Price out of the 2021 class recently picked up an offer from South Carolina, and the 6-foot-5, 235-pounder talks about it in this interview. (subscription)
Football: Tanner details next step for Williams-Brice Stadium upgrades - USC's Board of Trustees approved up to $22 million in proposed renovations to Williams-Brice Stadium on Thursday. (link)
Football: What you need to know before seat selection - Here's what you need to know about the proposed 2020 Williams-Brice Stadium project before you select seats in 2019. (link)
Football: Fans invited to take part in Carolina Forever project - The project gives all fans a chance to become part of a large mosaic planned for outside Williams-Brice Stadium. (link)
Football: What's new for 2019? - Here are a few football items that are new in 2019 for Gamecock Club members. (link)
Football: Scholarship lounges repurposed, closing in 2020 - USC recently announced that its two scholarship lounges inside Williams-Brice Stadium will be taken out of service after the 2019 football season. (link)
MLB: Catch of the year? Jackie Bradley, Jr. makes game-saving grab - The ever-growing list of spectacular Jackie Bradley Jr. plays may have a new No. 1. (link)
Track & Field: Abrams named SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year - Aliyah Abrams was named SEC Women's Outdoor Track & Field Co-Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Abrams shares the award with Taylor Werner of Arkansas. (link)
Women's Golf: Two earn SEC honors - Emily Price was named the SEC Freshman of the Year while Lois Kaye Go, along with Price, was named All-SEC. Go was selected to the first team, while Price earned a spot on the second team. (link)
Softball: Boesel named to academic all-district team - Mackenzie Boesel was named to the 2019 NCAA Division I Region 4 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Team. (link)
– Jackson Fields
4. This Date in Gamecock History
May 10, 2000 – No. 1-ranked South Carolina rallied from being down 9-4 to defeat Duke, 10-9.
- Trey Dyson pulled off a rare feat by hitting for the cycle while also driving six runs.
- The big blow was a three-run home run by Dyson in the seventh that pulled USC back within two.
- Brandon Pack scored three times and had a pair of doubles for Carolina.
- Peter Bauer picked up his 10th win in 11 decisions in the 2000 regular-season finale.
5. Birthdays and Celebrations!
Henry Laws - A defensive back from Conway, Laws played on the freshman team in 1972. He became a starter at left cornerback as a sophomore and wouldn't relinquish the position for the next three seasons. He made 50 tackles and broke up eight passes in 1973 while also picking off four passes and averaging 43.8 yards on four kickoff returns. Laws was named all-state in 1974 and had 61 tackles and a team-high three interceptions. As a senior he was again named all-state and honorable mention All-South Independent. He again led the team in interceptions and picked off two in a 37-26 win over Wake Forest while also being the team's primary punt returner. Laws spent time in the camps of the Bears and Cowboys in 1976.
Todd Berry (football/running back, 1980-83)
Anthony Guy (football/cornerback, 1991-92)
Teddy Salters (football/defensive tackle, 1998-99)
Tyler Speer (baseball/pitcher, 1997)
Peter Van Elswyk (basketball/forward, 1993-95)
– John Parker, gamecockarchives.com
6. ⌚ Key Events (Countdown)
• May 14 – Charleston, Spurs Up Tour (4 days )
• May 18 – SC Legends Baseball Camp (8)
• May 21 – SEC Baseball Tourney (11)
• July 15 – SEC Media Days begins (66)
• July 20 – Ladies Football Clinic (71)
• Aug. 31 – Football: Gamecocks vs UNC (113)
