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Gamecock Nation Today
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Good morning and happy Thursday!
Men's Basketball: Senior Day Ticket Special – Celebrate this year's seniors as they close out the regular season on Saturday. This special offer is available for your family and friends to enjoy a day at Colonial Life Arena and see the Gamecocks take on Georgia. (link)
– Brian Shoemaker (email)
Zacch Pickens/Credit: Katie Dugan
1. Four things we learned from USC defenders
For the first time this spring, South Carolina's defensive players were available to meet with the media Wednesday afternoon about the progress on that side of the ball. Here are four things we learned.
Pickens has impressed
So far, so good for freshman defensive lineman and former five-star Zacch Pickens.
Not only has the T.L. Hanna graduate, who is Will Muschamp's highest-rated signee at South Carolina, impressed his coaches, but also his teammates so far this spring.
What's also interesting is senior D.J. Wonnum saying that Pickens has worked more at defensive tackle than defensive end so far this spring.
Senior A.J. Turner said: "I’ve only seen him a little bit but I would say Zacch Pickens (has impressed the most of the freshmen). I feel like he definitely looks the part and seeing the little things he does he’s really natural compared to other people."
Horn has high expectations
Defensive back Jaycee Horn didn't mince words when asked how good he thought the cornerback duo of Israel Mukuamu and he could be.
The two sophomores have been virtually inseparable since arriving on campus, pushing each other to be better on and off the field.
Horn said: "I think we can be two of the best corners in the nation. That's our expectations. That should be every corner in the nation's expectation, is to be the best, so that's what we're shooting for."
Turner wants to play both ways
As we've detailed before, senior A.J. Turner is working out at defensive back for the first five practices of the spring, but he's slated to move back to running back for the rest of the spring and for the fall.
But Turner, who will also play on all the special teams units, hopes he'll get to do even more.
Turner said: "I don’t really know how it’s going to play out. Ideally, I want to be a two-way guy but I don’t want anybody to think that I’m not fully committed to whatever I’m doing. I do want to be a two-way guy because I feel like I can be productive and help this team out on defense as a corner."
Roderick is high on Jammie Robinson
Sophomore safety R.J. Roderick is high on South Carolina's four-man incoming class of defensive backs, who will all arrive on campus by the summer.
He seems particularly high on the potential impact of one of those players this season. Maybe seeing a bit of himself in the incoming four-star prospect, Roderick's face lit up when talking about safety Jammie Robinson.
Roderick said. "Jammie, especially, I feel like Jammie has got some 'dawg' to him. He's shorter and more stocky built, he's physical. I really like that. I feel like Jammie is really going to come in and do some stuff for us, as well as Shilo (Sanders) and everyone else."
More Spring Football Coverage
Bentley looks to pay it forward with young QBs – When Jake Bentley was a true freshman simply trying to find his way, several veteran teammates stepped in to show him the ropes. Now a senior, with multiple young quarterbacks in the position he was once in, Bentley is doing everything he can to pay it forward. (link)
Pickens 'definitely looks the part' this spring – It hasn’t taken long for Zacch Pickens to start turning the heads of some of his teammates. The Gamecocks have only been on the practice field four times so far this spring, but that’s enough of a sample size to know Pickens already looks the part of an SEC defensive lineman. (link)
Several players getting work at left tackle – After losing two-year starter Dennis Daley, the coaching staff knew heading into this offseason that a new player would be manning the all-important left tackle position. Redshirt junior Sadarius Hutcherson, who played guard last season, was one candidate that the staff expected to get a strong look at the spot. The Tennessee native has indeed taken the reigns this spring. (link)
– Wes Mitchell (email)
Credit: USC Athletics
2. Rough day at the office ⚾
South Carolina spotted Gardner-Webb seven runs over the first four innings and 10 overall, while the Gamecocks only scored twice and tied their season-low with five hits to lose 10-2.
What's next: The Gamecocks start a three-game series against Valparaiso on Friday with first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m. at Founders Park.
Kingston announces weekend rotation: Mark Kingston officially has a plan for how the pitching rotation will shake out this weekend. The Gamecocks are doing some shuffling, bumping Reid Morgan up a day and starting a freshman on Friday night. (link)
How to watch: USC announced that the Valparaiso series will be broadcast on SECN+. However, because of the manpower and equipment necessary to operate the video board at Colonial Life Arena for the men's basketball game and the three softball games vs. Kentucky, production for the baseball series will be a single-camera feed with the radio call overlay.
Credit: USC Athletics
3. New and notes
Sports Illustrated publishes a post-NFL combine top-100 ranking. (link)
Track & Field: USC earns three Indoor All-SEC selections – USC earned three All-SEC nods for the 2019 indoor season, the SEC announced on Wednesday. Quincy Hall was honored as a first-team selection, while Isaiah Moore and the 4x400m relay squad of Aliyah Abrams, Stephanie Davis, Wadeline Jonathas and Tatyana Mills earned second-team status.(link)
Softball: Gamecocks shut out Winthrop – USC produced its first shutout of the season as the Gamecocks defeated Winthrop, 3-0. Karly Heath went five innings in the circle with five strikeouts and also produced at the plate with the game's first run thanks to a solo homer in the fifth. (link)
Women's Basketball: Help send off the Gamecocks – The Carolina Band and spirit squads will be in front of the Hilton Greenville at approximately 4 p.m. Friday as the team departs the hotel for their first game of the tournament.
Baseball: Justin Smoak hit a home run in spring training Wednesday. (video)
Stewart cut by Broncos – Denver released Darian Stewart on Wednesday, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported. Stewart also took to social media to thank Broncos fans for their support over the past four seasons, saying in an Instagram post that he "still had a lot of football left" in him. (link)
Dinner with A'ja – A'ja Wilson will be at the Simpsonville Bojangles on Thursday afternoon for a dinner to benefit the A'ja Wilson Foundation. Twenty percent of sales will go to the foundation. 2527 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681. (link)
Give 4 Garnet – It's promoted as "a one-day campaign when all UofSC advocates, alumni, friends, students, parents and faculty staff members come together worldwide to give for the benefit of today’s students and the future of the University of South Carolina." It'll take place April 10. (link)
Softball: Game against Rhode Island canceled – USC's home game against Rhode Island on March 12 has been canceled. The game will not be made up at a later time. Fans who have already purchased tickets for the game can use them at any of remaining home game this season.
Equestrian: Ament earns NCEA Distinguished Alumni Award – USC equestrian alumna Courtney Borton Ament (2002-2006) has been able to blend her love of horses and her journalism degree into a successful business. For her efforts, Ament has earned the National Collegiate Equestrian Association's Distinguished Alumni Award for Media and Communication. (link)
March Madness in Columbia –For the first time in almost 50 years, March Madness returns to Columbia, with the city chosen as a host site for the first and second rounds of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Faculty in the USC Department of Sport and Entertainment Management share their expertise on what the event will mean for the city and the campus community. (link)
Club Hockey: After winning Palmetto Cup, USC prepares for regionals – The USC club ice hockey team defeated Clemson, 9-6, in its last regular season game last week to clinch the 2019 Palmetto Cup. Next on the schedule is a regional matchup against the University of Tampa in Huntsville, Ala., on March 9 at 8 p.m. (link)
– Jackson Fields (email), Brian Shoemaker (email)
Tyasha Harris/Credit: Chris Gillespie
4. Plan your schedule accordingly
Thursday, March 7
• Morning – Football spring practice No. 5; defensive line coach John Scott Jr. will speak with the media afterwards
• 7 pm – Carolina Calls featuring Frank Martin
Friday, March 8
• All day – Women's Golf, Darius Rucker Invitational (Hilton Head)
• All day – Track & Field, NCAA Indoor Championships (Birmingham)
• 1 pm – Equestrian hosts Delaware State
• 5 pm – Men's Tennis hosts Mississippi State
• 6 pm – Women's Basketball, SEC Tournament (Greenville), SECN
• 6 pm – Women's Tennis at Missouri
• 6 pm – Softball hosts Kentucky, SECN+
• 7 pm – Baseball hosts Valparaiso, SECN+
Radio info for Friday:
• Women's Basketball, 5:45 pm air time, 107.5 The Game
• Baseball, 6:45 pm air time, WISW 1320 AM/Gamecock Sports Radio Network (107.5 The Game joins in-progress upon completion of the WBB game)
Saturday, March 9
• All day – Women's Golf, Darius Rucker Invitational (Hilton Head)
• All day – Track & Field, NCAA Indoor Championships (Birmingham)
• 10 am – Beach Volleyball at Coastal Carolina
• 12 pm – Beach Volleyball vs UNCW (Conway)
• 1 pm – Men's Basketball hosts Georgia, SECN
• 2 pm – Softball hosts Kentucky, SECN+
• 4 pm – Baseball hosts Valparaiso, SECN+
• 7:30 pm – Women's Basketball, SEC Tournament (Greenville), ESPNU
Radio info for Saturday:
• Men's Basketball, 12:30 pm air time, 107.5 The Game/Gamecock Sports Radio Network
• Baseball, 3:45 pm air time, 107.5 The Game/Gamecock Sports Radio Network
• Women's Basketball (if USC wins Friday), 7:15 pm air time, 107.5 The Game (should baseball run over, WBB game will start on WISW-1320 AM)
– Jackson Fields (email)
5. This Date in Gamecock History
March 7, 2002 – South Carolina opened the 2002 SEC Tournament by upsetting Ole Miss, as Rolando Howell scored with 17 seconds left for a 69-67 win. The Gamecocks had established a good lead early and led by four at the half thanks to 12 first-half points from Carlos Powell. USC expanded the lead to as much as 11 points in the second half. But the Rebels, led by David Saunders and his 26 points, rallied to tie the game with 37.5 seconds left. After Howell scored, Mississippi's Aaron Harper missed a 3-point attempt to end the game. Tony Kitchings led the Gamecocks with 16 points while Powell added 14.
– John Parker, gamecockarchives.com
6. Key Dates (Countdown) ⌚
• March 13 – SEC MBB Tourney (6 days)
• March 21 – Football: Pro Timing Day (14)
• March 22 – Muschamp Coaches Clinic (15)
• April 6 – Football: Spring game (30)
• April 25 – NFL Draft begins (49)
• May 8 – SEC Softball Tourney (62)
• May 21 – SEC Baseball Tourney (75)
• July 15 – SEC Media Days begins (130)
• Aug. 31 – Football: Gamecocks vs UNC (177)
7. Happy Birthday to you!
Gamecock Central birthdays
• @Scuba_do (Member since 2010)
• @Sir Big Spur 7 (Member since 2011)
If you have a Gamecock Central account - free or subscription - you can add your birthday here.
Gamecock Nation birthdays
Pharoh Cooper – Cooper was named Freshman All-SEC in 2013 when he scored three touchdowns - one each rushing, receiving and passing. His breakout season came in 2014, catching 69 passes for 1,136 yards and nine touchdowns, rushing for 210 yards and two scores, and throwing for two more touchdowns. He was named All-SEC by both the Associated Press and SEC coaches after the season. Against Tennessee that season he had a passing, rushing and receiving touchdown. Cooper was again All-SEC as a junior, catching 66 passes for eight touchdowns, while also accounting for a touchdown rushing and passing. After being drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 2016 Cooper would be named to the Pro Bowl following the 2017 season after averaging 27.4 yards per kickoff return. He's now a member of the Arizona Cardinals.
• Riley Gallaher (football/wide receiver, 2011)
• Brian Hucks (baseball/catcher, 1994-96)
• Alexis Jennings (women's basketball/forward, 2016-18)
• Brandon Taylor (football/defensive back, 2003-06)
– John Parker, gamecockarchives.com
8. Around Gamecock Nation
• March 9 – Charlotte, Gamecock Yoga & Mimosas
• March 27 – Greenville, President's Reception
• April 10 – Give 4 Garnet (link)
• April 23 – Augusta, Spurs Up Tour
• April 24 – Midlands, Spurs Up Tour
• April 29 – Lancaster, Spurs Up Tour
• April 30 – Greenville, Spurs Up Tour
• May 2 – York, Spurs Up Tour
• May 7 – Sumter, Spurs Up Tour
• May 8 – Myrtle Beach, Spurs Up Tour
• May 9 – Atlanta, Spurs Up Tour
• May 14 – Charleston, Spurs Up Tour
Note: Will Muschamp is scheduled to appear at all of the Spurs Up Tour events. More information, including specific locations and ticket prices, will be announced as it comes available.
– Brian Shoemaker (email)
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Gamecock Nation Today
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Good morning and happy Thursday!
Men's Basketball: Senior Day Ticket Special – Celebrate this year's seniors as they close out the regular season on Saturday. This special offer is available for your family and friends to enjoy a day at Colonial Life Arena and see the Gamecocks take on Georgia. (link)
– Brian Shoemaker (email)
Zacch Pickens/Credit: Katie Dugan
1. Four things we learned from USC defenders
For the first time this spring, South Carolina's defensive players were available to meet with the media Wednesday afternoon about the progress on that side of the ball. Here are four things we learned.
Pickens has impressed
So far, so good for freshman defensive lineman and former five-star Zacch Pickens.
Not only has the T.L. Hanna graduate, who is Will Muschamp's highest-rated signee at South Carolina, impressed his coaches, but also his teammates so far this spring.
What's also interesting is senior D.J. Wonnum saying that Pickens has worked more at defensive tackle than defensive end so far this spring.
Senior A.J. Turner said: "I’ve only seen him a little bit but I would say Zacch Pickens (has impressed the most of the freshmen). I feel like he definitely looks the part and seeing the little things he does he’s really natural compared to other people."
Horn has high expectations
Defensive back Jaycee Horn didn't mince words when asked how good he thought the cornerback duo of Israel Mukuamu and he could be.
The two sophomores have been virtually inseparable since arriving on campus, pushing each other to be better on and off the field.
Horn said: "I think we can be two of the best corners in the nation. That's our expectations. That should be every corner in the nation's expectation, is to be the best, so that's what we're shooting for."
Turner wants to play both ways
As we've detailed before, senior A.J. Turner is working out at defensive back for the first five practices of the spring, but he's slated to move back to running back for the rest of the spring and for the fall.
But Turner, who will also play on all the special teams units, hopes he'll get to do even more.
Turner said: "I don’t really know how it’s going to play out. Ideally, I want to be a two-way guy but I don’t want anybody to think that I’m not fully committed to whatever I’m doing. I do want to be a two-way guy because I feel like I can be productive and help this team out on defense as a corner."
Roderick is high on Jammie Robinson
Sophomore safety R.J. Roderick is high on South Carolina's four-man incoming class of defensive backs, who will all arrive on campus by the summer.
He seems particularly high on the potential impact of one of those players this season. Maybe seeing a bit of himself in the incoming four-star prospect, Roderick's face lit up when talking about safety Jammie Robinson.
Roderick said. "Jammie, especially, I feel like Jammie has got some 'dawg' to him. He's shorter and more stocky built, he's physical. I really like that. I feel like Jammie is really going to come in and do some stuff for us, as well as Shilo (Sanders) and everyone else."
More Spring Football Coverage
Bentley looks to pay it forward with young QBs – When Jake Bentley was a true freshman simply trying to find his way, several veteran teammates stepped in to show him the ropes. Now a senior, with multiple young quarterbacks in the position he was once in, Bentley is doing everything he can to pay it forward. (link)
Pickens 'definitely looks the part' this spring – It hasn’t taken long for Zacch Pickens to start turning the heads of some of his teammates. The Gamecocks have only been on the practice field four times so far this spring, but that’s enough of a sample size to know Pickens already looks the part of an SEC defensive lineman. (link)
Several players getting work at left tackle – After losing two-year starter Dennis Daley, the coaching staff knew heading into this offseason that a new player would be manning the all-important left tackle position. Redshirt junior Sadarius Hutcherson, who played guard last season, was one candidate that the staff expected to get a strong look at the spot. The Tennessee native has indeed taken the reigns this spring. (link)
– Wes Mitchell (email)
Credit: USC Athletics
2. Rough day at the office ⚾
South Carolina spotted Gardner-Webb seven runs over the first four innings and 10 overall, while the Gamecocks only scored twice and tied their season-low with five hits to lose 10-2.
- Gardner-Webb chased USC starting pitcher Hayden Lehman after 1.2 innings with the junior pitcher finishing with three runs allowed off three hits. He picked up two strikeouts and walked two batters.
- Offensively, the Gamecocks picked up just one hit the first time through the order, a Jacob Olson single, and were shut out the first three innings of the game.
- The Gamecocks are 10-3 on the season.
- "Credit Gardner-Webb. They played better than us tonight in a lot of areas and they deserved to win." - Mark Kingston
What's next: The Gamecocks start a three-game series against Valparaiso on Friday with first pitch scheduled for 7 p.m. at Founders Park.
Kingston announces weekend rotation: Mark Kingston officially has a plan for how the pitching rotation will shake out this weekend. The Gamecocks are doing some shuffling, bumping Reid Morgan up a day and starting a freshman on Friday night. (link)
How to watch: USC announced that the Valparaiso series will be broadcast on SECN+. However, because of the manpower and equipment necessary to operate the video board at Colonial Life Arena for the men's basketball game and the three softball games vs. Kentucky, production for the baseball series will be a single-camera feed with the radio call overlay.
Credit: USC Athletics
3. New and notes
Sports Illustrated publishes a post-NFL combine top-100 ranking. (link)
- Deebo Samuel is No. 53. "Viewed as a potential first-round pick during his junior year, Samuel wasn’t quite the same after breaking his leg in 2017. He’s an ultra-competitive catch-and-run threat who offers value in the return game as well. In his second-to-last collegiate game he lit up Clemson in Death Valley (10 catches, 210 yards, 3 TDs)."
- Dennis Daley is No. 94. "Daley offers enough length and athleticism to become a starting tackle at the next level. He has room to improve, especially when it comes to his hand usage, but the level of competition he faced in college could have him ready for the field earlier than the other developmental OT prospects in this class."
Track & Field: USC earns three Indoor All-SEC selections – USC earned three All-SEC nods for the 2019 indoor season, the SEC announced on Wednesday. Quincy Hall was honored as a first-team selection, while Isaiah Moore and the 4x400m relay squad of Aliyah Abrams, Stephanie Davis, Wadeline Jonathas and Tatyana Mills earned second-team status.(link)
Softball: Gamecocks shut out Winthrop – USC produced its first shutout of the season as the Gamecocks defeated Winthrop, 3-0. Karly Heath went five innings in the circle with five strikeouts and also produced at the plate with the game's first run thanks to a solo homer in the fifth. (link)
Women's Basketball: Help send off the Gamecocks – The Carolina Band and spirit squads will be in front of the Hilton Greenville at approximately 4 p.m. Friday as the team departs the hotel for their first game of the tournament.
Baseball: Justin Smoak hit a home run in spring training Wednesday. (video)
Stewart cut by Broncos – Denver released Darian Stewart on Wednesday, NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported. Stewart also took to social media to thank Broncos fans for their support over the past four seasons, saying in an Instagram post that he "still had a lot of football left" in him. (link)
Dinner with A'ja – A'ja Wilson will be at the Simpsonville Bojangles on Thursday afternoon for a dinner to benefit the A'ja Wilson Foundation. Twenty percent of sales will go to the foundation. 2527 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681. (link)
Give 4 Garnet – It's promoted as "a one-day campaign when all UofSC advocates, alumni, friends, students, parents and faculty staff members come together worldwide to give for the benefit of today’s students and the future of the University of South Carolina." It'll take place April 10. (link)
Softball: Game against Rhode Island canceled – USC's home game against Rhode Island on March 12 has been canceled. The game will not be made up at a later time. Fans who have already purchased tickets for the game can use them at any of remaining home game this season.
Equestrian: Ament earns NCEA Distinguished Alumni Award – USC equestrian alumna Courtney Borton Ament (2002-2006) has been able to blend her love of horses and her journalism degree into a successful business. For her efforts, Ament has earned the National Collegiate Equestrian Association's Distinguished Alumni Award for Media and Communication. (link)
March Madness in Columbia –For the first time in almost 50 years, March Madness returns to Columbia, with the city chosen as a host site for the first and second rounds of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. Faculty in the USC Department of Sport and Entertainment Management share their expertise on what the event will mean for the city and the campus community. (link)
Club Hockey: After winning Palmetto Cup, USC prepares for regionals – The USC club ice hockey team defeated Clemson, 9-6, in its last regular season game last week to clinch the 2019 Palmetto Cup. Next on the schedule is a regional matchup against the University of Tampa in Huntsville, Ala., on March 9 at 8 p.m. (link)
– Jackson Fields (email), Brian Shoemaker (email)
Tyasha Harris/Credit: Chris Gillespie
4. Plan your schedule accordingly
Thursday, March 7
• Morning – Football spring practice No. 5; defensive line coach John Scott Jr. will speak with the media afterwards
• 7 pm – Carolina Calls featuring Frank Martin
Friday, March 8
• All day – Women's Golf, Darius Rucker Invitational (Hilton Head)
• All day – Track & Field, NCAA Indoor Championships (Birmingham)
• 1 pm – Equestrian hosts Delaware State
• 5 pm – Men's Tennis hosts Mississippi State
• 6 pm – Women's Basketball, SEC Tournament (Greenville), SECN
• 6 pm – Women's Tennis at Missouri
• 6 pm – Softball hosts Kentucky, SECN+
• 7 pm – Baseball hosts Valparaiso, SECN+
Radio info for Friday:
• Women's Basketball, 5:45 pm air time, 107.5 The Game
• Baseball, 6:45 pm air time, WISW 1320 AM/Gamecock Sports Radio Network (107.5 The Game joins in-progress upon completion of the WBB game)
Saturday, March 9
• All day – Women's Golf, Darius Rucker Invitational (Hilton Head)
• All day – Track & Field, NCAA Indoor Championships (Birmingham)
• 10 am – Beach Volleyball at Coastal Carolina
• 12 pm – Beach Volleyball vs UNCW (Conway)
• 1 pm – Men's Basketball hosts Georgia, SECN
• 2 pm – Softball hosts Kentucky, SECN+
• 4 pm – Baseball hosts Valparaiso, SECN+
• 7:30 pm – Women's Basketball, SEC Tournament (Greenville), ESPNU
Radio info for Saturday:
• Men's Basketball, 12:30 pm air time, 107.5 The Game/Gamecock Sports Radio Network
• Baseball, 3:45 pm air time, 107.5 The Game/Gamecock Sports Radio Network
• Women's Basketball (if USC wins Friday), 7:15 pm air time, 107.5 The Game (should baseball run over, WBB game will start on WISW-1320 AM)
– Jackson Fields (email)
5. This Date in Gamecock History
March 7, 2002 – South Carolina opened the 2002 SEC Tournament by upsetting Ole Miss, as Rolando Howell scored with 17 seconds left for a 69-67 win. The Gamecocks had established a good lead early and led by four at the half thanks to 12 first-half points from Carlos Powell. USC expanded the lead to as much as 11 points in the second half. But the Rebels, led by David Saunders and his 26 points, rallied to tie the game with 37.5 seconds left. After Howell scored, Mississippi's Aaron Harper missed a 3-point attempt to end the game. Tony Kitchings led the Gamecocks with 16 points while Powell added 14.
– John Parker, gamecockarchives.com
6. Key Dates (Countdown) ⌚
• March 13 – SEC MBB Tourney (6 days)
• March 21 – Football: Pro Timing Day (14)
• March 22 – Muschamp Coaches Clinic (15)
• April 6 – Football: Spring game (30)
• April 25 – NFL Draft begins (49)
• May 8 – SEC Softball Tourney (62)
• May 21 – SEC Baseball Tourney (75)
• July 15 – SEC Media Days begins (130)
• Aug. 31 – Football: Gamecocks vs UNC (177)
7. Happy Birthday to you!
Gamecock Central birthdays
• @Scuba_do (Member since 2010)
• @Sir Big Spur 7 (Member since 2011)
If you have a Gamecock Central account - free or subscription - you can add your birthday here.
Gamecock Nation birthdays
Pharoh Cooper – Cooper was named Freshman All-SEC in 2013 when he scored three touchdowns - one each rushing, receiving and passing. His breakout season came in 2014, catching 69 passes for 1,136 yards and nine touchdowns, rushing for 210 yards and two scores, and throwing for two more touchdowns. He was named All-SEC by both the Associated Press and SEC coaches after the season. Against Tennessee that season he had a passing, rushing and receiving touchdown. Cooper was again All-SEC as a junior, catching 66 passes for eight touchdowns, while also accounting for a touchdown rushing and passing. After being drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 2016 Cooper would be named to the Pro Bowl following the 2017 season after averaging 27.4 yards per kickoff return. He's now a member of the Arizona Cardinals.
• Riley Gallaher (football/wide receiver, 2011)
• Brian Hucks (baseball/catcher, 1994-96)
• Alexis Jennings (women's basketball/forward, 2016-18)
• Brandon Taylor (football/defensive back, 2003-06)
– John Parker, gamecockarchives.com
8. Around Gamecock Nation
• March 9 – Charlotte, Gamecock Yoga & Mimosas
• March 27 – Greenville, President's Reception
• April 10 – Give 4 Garnet (link)
• April 23 – Augusta, Spurs Up Tour
• April 24 – Midlands, Spurs Up Tour
• April 29 – Lancaster, Spurs Up Tour
• April 30 – Greenville, Spurs Up Tour
• May 2 – York, Spurs Up Tour
• May 7 – Sumter, Spurs Up Tour
• May 8 – Myrtle Beach, Spurs Up Tour
• May 9 – Atlanta, Spurs Up Tour
• May 14 – Charleston, Spurs Up Tour
Note: Will Muschamp is scheduled to appear at all of the Spurs Up Tour events. More information, including specific locations and ticket prices, will be announced as it comes available.
– Brian Shoemaker (email)
Reminder: You get to choose which breaking news alerts and newsletters to receive from Gamecock Central.
See you tomorrow.
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