The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, October 08, 1971, Page Page 6, Image 6

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3 1 e C aVali defens4 By DOUG WILLIAMS Sports Editor Rejuvenated Virginia will be the latest team to test USC's nationally ranked defense, as the Cavaliers face Carolina tomorrow night in Carolina Stadium at 7:30. The Gamecocks are currently ranked among the nation's elite in two defensive categories. Carolina is 11th in total defense, allowing opponents 194.8 yards total offense per game, and 14th in rushing defense, having yielded an average of 96 yards per game. Virginia broke out of an of fensive scoring slump last week, scoring 27 points while knocking Vanderbilt out of the ranks of the undefeated. Prior to that en counter, the Caveliers had not scored a touchdown in their three previous games. Dominated by sophomores and juniors, Virginia is led by a pair of underclassmen in the backfield. Despite the return of last year's top two rushers, sophomore Kent Merritt has rushed for 299 yards to pace the team. Junior signal caller Larry Albert, who has been likened to former Gamecock passing ace Tommy Suggs. has thrown for 281 yards. completing 21 of 40 tries. In addition to this, Albert is also Virginia's second leading rusher, We eSporting Knitted for . GO! GO! GAMECOCKS! Today's top look in blazers The double knit that triple your wearing pleasure Looks good. Feels greal Keeps you in shape at eas< or on the go. Created for the man up-front. With dashing lapels, deep patch and flai pockets, high center veni solid metallic buttons, an belted back. Get with it. Use your GAME COC I CHARGE ACCOUNT. I you don't have one, easily open one on your next visi1 to Lourie's. Ask about our new higher credit limits DOWNT D)OWNTOWN 01 I)U(ll ' ML 'ASR ers tak M, a-led U having picked up 106 yards. At the receiver positions, Bill Davis leads the ACC in receptions, grabbing 16 for 195 yards and a single touchdown. Joe Smith is the only other returning letterman on the flanks. In the interior line, the Caveliers boast only two returning starters in tackle Abby Sallenger and guard Tom Kennedy. The remaining positions are up for grabs among Paul Ryczek, Steve Shawley, Greg Godfrey. The defense is built around all Transfer waits unt By JIM Sports Last year as a sophomore for the University of Virginii time waiting for next seaso play for the Gamecocks. The 6'5" quarterback from to Carolina before the fall sei must sit out a year. "I don't know how to desc (See ATTITUDE, Look: Action IQ ~59.95Sto 595 WI lGE $111( OWN & DUTCH SQ EPN RI.'il ...- T ER. s e on SC star candidate Andy Selfridge, a 6 5, 225 pound two year starter at tackle. According to head coach Don Lawrence, Selfridge is "The best there is in the conference." Along with Selfridge on the defensive line will be junior end Billy Williams, who threw op ponents for losses 25 times last year for a total of 152 yards. Op posite Williams are Dennis Scott and Stanley Land, who are com pe(ing for the spot. Bob Bressan, Leroy Still and Ronnie Burgess will all see action at tackle. Troup -il 1972 HERSH Writer Bill Troup was firing passes 3. This year he is spending his n when he will be eligible to i Bethel Park, Pa. transferred nester and under NCAA rules ribe it,"' the junior related of Page 7, Col. 4) UA. SA T. 'T II. I'M.1 4. Harris adds to his records THE CAROLINA RINK Columbia's newest and largest night club Featuring "The Brothers" Friday & Saturday Oct 8 & 9 - Ph. 787-0548 4327 Fort Jackson Bl%d. 'Net door to Starlight Drive-h' COLDSTREAM COUNTRY CLUB 18 Hole Championship Course 1-26 North Irmo Exit 15 min from campus Student Rates Snack Bar Electric Carts