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Good morning from Gamecock Central.
We're 73 days away from the Gamecocks playing North Carolina.
Summie Carlay/Credit: Chris Gillespie
1. 7️⃣3️⃣ Countdown to kickoff: 73 days!
Our countdown to South Carolina's 2019 season opener against North Carolina in Charlotte is now down to just 73 days, and today's player is redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Summie Carlay.
The 2019 season will mark Carlay's third with the football program. In 2017, he redshirted as a true freshman. Last season, he did not see any action. Carlay graduated from Laurens High School.
2. Commitment Corner: Vershon Lee
South Carolina added verbal commitment No. 13 to its 2020 class Tuesday evening with Woodbridge (Va.) Freedom OL Vershon Lee announcing his pledge to the Gamecocks on Twitter.
Bio: 6-foot-4, 285-pounds. Three-star prospect, No. 19 overall prospect in Virginia.
Recruiter of record: Eric Wolford
Offers: Boston College, ECU, Louisville, N.C. State, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Wake Forest and West Virginia.
Why South Carolina? "I liked (my official visit) a lot, because I was also with somebody that I knew from up north, Jakai (Moore), so it was fun. He was showing me around and I got to see how tight the dudes were and how tight the o-line is. It's like a family. They showed me the weight room, they showed me the school, they showed me everything I needed to see. They showed me about my major and I got to talk to a professor. I really liked the school."
More to know: South Carolina now has five offensive lineman committed to its 2020 class and is likely done at the position.
Related: 2020 Commitment List
– Wes Mitchell
3. This, that, and the other
Football Recruiting: Commit Lovasea Carroll debuts in 2021 Rivals100 - South Carolina fans already knew that Warrenton, Ga., athlete Lovasea Carroll was a big-time player. On Tuesday, he got the ranking to match. (link)
Football Recruiting: The Insider Report - The latest on several of South Carolina's top recruiting targets, upcoming visitors, and more. (subscription)
Another Carolina Podcast: Official visit recaps and 'big boy recruiting' - South Carolina football and recruiting insiders Chris Clark and Wes Mitchell join host Pearson Fowler on Another Carolina Podcast to discuss another weekend of official visits and look ahead to more camp days. (link)
Football Recruiting: Desmond Tisdol remains high on Gamecocks, Auburn - The latest on a three-star linebacker the Gamecocks are pursuing heavily. (subscription)
Baseball: What Kingston saw as the reasons for Campbell's struggles - Fresh off of a near-MVP performance in the nation’s most prestigious summer league, the honors started to roll in as the Gamecocks moved closer to opening day. (link)
Men's Basketball Recruiting: Gamecocks showing interest in big man from powerhouse prep school - The Gamecocks are trying to pull another big talent out of New York. (subscription)
Photos: The Bev Smith Challenge - Gamecock Central's Collyn Taylor took The Bev Smith Challenge on Tuesday. What is the challenge? If you can get a hit off of South Carolina's softball Coach Bev Smith, you win. If you can't, she wins. (link)
Women's Tennis: Player development plays big role - USC is coming off one of the best seasons in program history after winning its first SEC Tournament, advancing to the NCAA quarterfinals, and finishing with a program-best No. 5 national ranking.(link)
Equestrian: Next Ride with Lizzie van der Walde - Van der Walde came to South Carolina from Ann Arbor, Mich., and is now based out of Longboat Key, Fla. She was a four-year starter for the Gamecocks, competing on the Hunter Seat team in both Equitation on the Flat and Equitation Over Fences. (link)
– Jackson Fields
4. This Date in Gamecock History
June 19, 2002 – South Carolina advanced to within a game of the College World Series championship by defeating Clemson, 12-4.
5. Birthdays!
Haley Arner – Arner set five school records at Collins Hill High while being the school's first four-time MVP. She was named county swimmer of the year by the Gwinnett Daily Post before joining the Gamecocks. Arner swam in five matches during the 2018-19 regular season, finishing third in the 1000 freestyle against both North Carolina and Georgia Tech. She also set season's bests in two events in the SEC Championships.
Jay Carlos (baseball/third base, 1997)
Paulius Joneliunas (basketball/center, 2003-04)
Jerome Ryals (football/offensive guard, 1970)
– John Parker, gamecockarchives.com
6. ⌚ Key Events (Countdown)
• June 19 – Football: One-day camp (today)
• June 20 – Football: One-day camp (1 day)
• June 21 – Football: One-day camp (2)
• June 22 – Football: One-day camp (3)
• June 22 – Football: Specialists camp (3)
• June 27 – Baseball: Prospect camp (8)
• July 11 – Baseball: Prospect camp (22)
• July 15 – SEC Media Days, Day 1 (26)
• July 16 – SEC Media Days, Day 2 (27)
• July 17 – SEC Media Days, Day 3 (28)
• July 18 – SEC Media Days, Day 4 (29)
• July 18 – Baseball: Prospect camp (29)
• July 20 – Ladies Football Clinic (31)
• Aug. 17 – Baseball: Elite prospect camp (59)
• Aug. 22 – My Carolina Sports Preview (64)
• Aug. 22 – Carolina Calls feat. Muschamp (64)
• Aug. 31 – Football: Gamecocks vs UNC (73)
• Nov. 13 – Basketball: Early signing period (147)
• Dec. 18 – Football: Early signing period (182)
• Feb. 5 – Football: Regular signing period (231)
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GAMECOCKS TODAY!
Wednesday, June 19
Wednesday, June 19
Good morning from Gamecock Central.
We're 73 days away from the Gamecocks playing North Carolina.
Summie Carlay/Credit: Chris Gillespie
1. 7️⃣3️⃣ Countdown to kickoff: 73 days!
Our countdown to South Carolina's 2019 season opener against North Carolina in Charlotte is now down to just 73 days, and today's player is redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Summie Carlay.
The 2019 season will mark Carlay's third with the football program. In 2017, he redshirted as a true freshman. Last season, he did not see any action. Carlay graduated from Laurens High School.
2. Commitment Corner: Vershon Lee
South Carolina added verbal commitment No. 13 to its 2020 class Tuesday evening with Woodbridge (Va.) Freedom OL Vershon Lee announcing his pledge to the Gamecocks on Twitter.
Bio: 6-foot-4, 285-pounds. Three-star prospect, No. 19 overall prospect in Virginia.
Recruiter of record: Eric Wolford
Offers: Boston College, ECU, Louisville, N.C. State, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Wake Forest and West Virginia.
Why South Carolina? "I liked (my official visit) a lot, because I was also with somebody that I knew from up north, Jakai (Moore), so it was fun. He was showing me around and I got to see how tight the dudes were and how tight the o-line is. It's like a family. They showed me the weight room, they showed me the school, they showed me everything I needed to see. They showed me about my major and I got to talk to a professor. I really liked the school."
More to know: South Carolina now has five offensive lineman committed to its 2020 class and is likely done at the position.
Related: 2020 Commitment List
– Wes Mitchell
3. This, that, and the other
Football Recruiting: Commit Lovasea Carroll debuts in 2021 Rivals100 - South Carolina fans already knew that Warrenton, Ga., athlete Lovasea Carroll was a big-time player. On Tuesday, he got the ranking to match. (link)
Football Recruiting: The Insider Report - The latest on several of South Carolina's top recruiting targets, upcoming visitors, and more. (subscription)
Another Carolina Podcast: Official visit recaps and 'big boy recruiting' - South Carolina football and recruiting insiders Chris Clark and Wes Mitchell join host Pearson Fowler on Another Carolina Podcast to discuss another weekend of official visits and look ahead to more camp days. (link)
Football Recruiting: Desmond Tisdol remains high on Gamecocks, Auburn - The latest on a three-star linebacker the Gamecocks are pursuing heavily. (subscription)
Baseball: What Kingston saw as the reasons for Campbell's struggles - Fresh off of a near-MVP performance in the nation’s most prestigious summer league, the honors started to roll in as the Gamecocks moved closer to opening day. (link)
Men's Basketball Recruiting: Gamecocks showing interest in big man from powerhouse prep school - The Gamecocks are trying to pull another big talent out of New York. (subscription)
Photos: The Bev Smith Challenge - Gamecock Central's Collyn Taylor took The Bev Smith Challenge on Tuesday. What is the challenge? If you can get a hit off of South Carolina's softball Coach Bev Smith, you win. If you can't, she wins. (link)
Women's Tennis: Player development plays big role - USC is coming off one of the best seasons in program history after winning its first SEC Tournament, advancing to the NCAA quarterfinals, and finishing with a program-best No. 5 national ranking.(link)
Equestrian: Next Ride with Lizzie van der Walde - Van der Walde came to South Carolina from Ann Arbor, Mich., and is now based out of Longboat Key, Fla. She was a four-year starter for the Gamecocks, competing on the Hunter Seat team in both Equitation on the Flat and Equitation Over Fences. (link)
– Jackson Fields
4. This Date in Gamecock History
June 19, 2002 – South Carolina advanced to within a game of the College World Series championship by defeating Clemson, 12-4.
- Designated hitter Trey Dyson was the offensive star of the victory as he hammered a pair of two-run homers and Landon Powell and Steve Thomas each added home runs.
- The USC pitching staff got off to a rough start, allowing four runs in the first 3.2 innings.
- Matt Campbell rode to the rescue from the bullpen, pitching the final 5.1 and allowing just two hits and no runs.
- Seven different Gamecocks had two hits and in addition to Dyson's four RBI, Drew Meyer and Justin Harris each drove in two.
- The win set up a second USC-Clemson matchup with the winner advancing to the championship game.
5. Birthdays!
Haley Arner – Arner set five school records at Collins Hill High while being the school's first four-time MVP. She was named county swimmer of the year by the Gwinnett Daily Post before joining the Gamecocks. Arner swam in five matches during the 2018-19 regular season, finishing third in the 1000 freestyle against both North Carolina and Georgia Tech. She also set season's bests in two events in the SEC Championships.
Jay Carlos (baseball/third base, 1997)
Paulius Joneliunas (basketball/center, 2003-04)
Jerome Ryals (football/offensive guard, 1970)
– John Parker, gamecockarchives.com
6. ⌚ Key Events (Countdown)
• June 19 – Football: One-day camp (today)
• June 20 – Football: One-day camp (1 day)
• June 21 – Football: One-day camp (2)
• June 22 – Football: One-day camp (3)
• June 22 – Football: Specialists camp (3)
• June 27 – Baseball: Prospect camp (8)
• July 11 – Baseball: Prospect camp (22)
• July 15 – SEC Media Days, Day 1 (26)
• July 16 – SEC Media Days, Day 2 (27)
• July 17 – SEC Media Days, Day 3 (28)
• July 18 – SEC Media Days, Day 4 (29)
• July 18 – Baseball: Prospect camp (29)
• July 20 – Ladies Football Clinic (31)
• Aug. 17 – Baseball: Elite prospect camp (59)
• Aug. 22 – My Carolina Sports Preview (64)
• Aug. 22 – Carolina Calls feat. Muschamp (64)
• Aug. 31 – Football: Gamecocks vs UNC (73)
• Nov. 13 – Basketball: Early signing period (147)
• Dec. 18 – Football: Early signing period (182)
• Feb. 5 – Football: Regular signing period (231)
