Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Keyhole From Page 15 Gamecocks were hampered by injuries and inconsistancy. One national sports magazine described the offense as being anywhere from mediocre to atrocious. But all that is going to change. Bill Troup says so. "I like the responsibility. It's a big challenge to me. If I can do it...I mean, if I can fill the bill, the team will be better. This team and the coaches know their direction, and that's to win. That's our one goal." Saturday's game will mark the first time Troup has started, or even played in for that matter, a regular-season game for USC. The past year has been spent as a red shirt, learning the Carolina offense and playing on the Hunk team, a team of redshirt performers who aid the varsity in their preparation. To some, working with the Hunks after being a prep and college star might be an insult. But not to Troup. "All through my life, I've mostly been on the first team, the team that plays. Working with the Hunks gave me insight into the other side. However, there was still the question of Troup's ability to quickly grasp that USC offense. He did. Though ham pered by a minor injury, he completed 14-30 passes in the spring game for 139 yards. But above all, he established himself as the No. 1 quarterback. "I made some mistakes in that first game," he recalled. "I was sorta green at the system. To be a really good quarterback, you must know the system like the coach does. I don't know it that well yet, but I feel secure. I still have room for improvement, but I feel confident I can play now and get the job done." Any thoughts about facing Virginia in his first game in a Carolina uniform? "Most of the guys at Virginia un derstood. Sure, there were a few who felt that I left them out in the cold. I know all of them will be gunning for South Carolina. ..and Bill Troup." He then cracked a wide grin. "But I wouldn't Want it any other way." The smile of confidence? Obviously. But of even greater importance, the smile of a winner. The FRA SOROR] Sororities Sororities at Carolina offer a unique opportun development of educational and social interests. In a; will meet new friends who will have a sincere interest person. There will be time for study, social life, and clos Consider the opportunities. Make sororities a part of you If you are interested in sorority rush and have not ahi up, contact Cindy Beall in Capstone 514 or call 777-8521. Sorority life can add much to your years at Carolina i you make friendships that you will always cherish. Why 8521 today. PRISOi ...The BY STEVE PARKER Asst. Sports Editor "One guy told me that his roommate woke up screaming ir bed one night, it was that way,' said USC center Danny Traylor about the pressures of the United States Olympic basketball tryout camp earlier this summer. "There was no emotional outlet whatsoever out there, and everybody needs to let out their emotions a little bit," continued Traylor. "We had no nights out at all end we got to see one movie the whole time we were there and I felt like I'd go climbing up the wall at that. "I guess if I went again I'd gc better equipped. We all knew it would be a rough and fast tryout and I'm sure everyone went there physically equipped, but we weren't ready for it mentally. The emotional pressure of doing nothing at all but play basketball was great," said Traylor. The seven-foot senior continued, "We stayed at the Air Force Academy and that's no hot bed of liberalism. It was like prep school and I'm not used to that kind of living." Traylor discussed the busy schedule of events that began every morning at 6:45. "After we woke up, we ate breakfast, waited one hour and played ball for two, before eating lunch. After lunch we [ERNI TIES Ly for the Outwardly orority you scholarship, in you as a and commui fellowship, fraternity is life, successful li periences, pr eady signed development The Interf Carolina whc nd will help educational e not call 777- For many of rewarding e: yourself? Co: regret the d4 If you areli meeting expi of the Busine p.m. After th interested in will be held a ? 0 Olympi played ball all afternoon or went to a lecture. Supper was next and after it we played games in the evening." The schedule left no time for activities other than eating and playing basketball and Traylor, as did other players, especially UCLA's Swen Nater, complained about the lack of time between the two. "I feel like you need two hours to digest your food, especially when you eat alot. It wasn't as bad there as when we went to Hawaii and played games right after eating." Nater later dropped off the Olympic squad citing the food situation as his reason. "Some guys just couldn't stand -! 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"Not one guy out there would like to do that kind of stuff all summer long, but I guess if they go on to win a gold medal they'll all feel it was worth it." Unlike many of the Olympic hopefuls Traylor aimed little or no criticism toward Coach Iba. "I never saw him much, he was always standing in the background watching the action like a general. He set the guidelines and lectured the first few days, but after that we broke down into seven different teams and our own coaches ran the action." (Please See TRAYLOR, Page 17) ,that shod the foot tat led to the shop at sold . the shoe he foot that leads r all to follow ~swallow to l. us and open a private charge. )P FOR PAPPAGALLO Phone 253-2331 Columbia, S. C. 0. irganization in which npus events, athletics, mt role. Inwardly, a r to mold the basis of a ests, educational ex ~hich contribute to the es all young men at I desire to expand their out for fraternity rush. ill be one of the most not do something for 'aternity. 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