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After three i Cai BY DOUG WILLIAMS Sports Editor On the first day of the seasoi they were humiliated; on th eighth day, they were soundl beaten; on the 15 day, they wer shut out. But on the 22nd day of the 19 season, the Carolina football tear played football. To man g onlookers, it was the first tim since last year that the Gamecock played the game as it should b played. In any event, it was th first time since mid October of 19' that USC scored more than thre touchdowns in a game. It was the first time since wh knows when that an effectiv ground game was established. ) was the first time since 1970 thi the Gamecocks returned to a wid open offense with a runnin quarterback. And above all, after what Hea Coach Paul Dietzel termed "staggering start," it was the fir time USC won a football game thi year. Dobbie Grossman, in a sty] reminiscent of the Tommy Sugg; dayi,afirev, touchdown passes in hi first two varsity attempts a Carolina rolled to a 34-7 victor over Memphis State Saturda night at Williams Brice Stadiun Grossman's first pass was a 21 yard touchdown toss to Mik Haggard at 6:55 of the fir quarter. His second was a 39-yar scoring play, again to Haggard i 11:18 of the second quarter. Hi next pass was incomplete, but h followed with a 10-yard shot I Haggard, bringing the Gamecock to the Tiger 21 yard line. On the next play he drilled hu third touchdown pass of the half I Haggard, pushing USC to a 20. lead at intermission.In the thir quarter, Jay Lynn Hodgin swej right for five yards and a fourt score while Bill Troup, wh Grossman replaced midwa through the first period, connecte with Mike Farrell for 41 yards a the first play of the fourth quarte to end the scoring. "We could have scored twic more easily," Dietzel commente< "But believe me, I've been on th other side. I just wanted to win. And scores like 49-18, 24-0, 35-6 an 21-0 came back to mind. He ha been there. The USC effort was so good thi the only noticable things missin were the mistakes that hav plagued the Gamecocks thus fari Q the season. There was just oni COLUMBIA HYI Gregg M. Strasler Instructor and Consi Courses offered in S for general seif-impi PRESCRI PT! Located in the 2312 Beitline Blvd. C P0-BOY ! Complete Line of Ant Accessories At Real Pc r i 126 Assembi Nveeks of frustr rolina fi interception, no fumbles and no major errors in the kicking game. On the other hand, Carolina had a couple of sustained sco-ing ' drives (79 and 58 yards), more than y adequate running (217 yards in 55 e attempts), a strong defense (yielding 66 yards rushing) and a 2 brilliant showing by the offensive line. y e s e e 1 e 0 e [t t e 8 d a it y e t y - it is r d h dE CaoiasDyeDlytrn d n. 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"It was a tremendous effort and sticking together between the players and the coaches. This is most important to me. We've been there and back and I'm proud to be a part of it. We began our football season tonight. History takes a little look of spectacular starts." And one couldn't help but think that sometime early Saturday afternoon, Paul Dietzel looked at his team and said, "Let there be light." Because there was. In every phase of the game. in shift :ffense Carolina running backs, headed by Jay Hodgin, combined for 217 yards, an amazing figure when you consider that in three previous outings they had gained only 102 yards. A reshuffled line played like they'd been together for years. "Last week I was put up to, second string quarterback," Grossman said explaining the shift. "I was told I would get to play and to get ready to play." "Before the game we thought we needed some changes in our at tack," commented Carolina coach Paul Dietzel. "We'd been having trouble generating much of an attack with our drop back passing. To be effective in a drop back (See GROSSMAN, Page 10) TONIGH T 8:00 P.M. $6-$5-$4-33 c uso AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH CONSULTANTS QUalified staff of research-writeers. Quidk and quality resultest 9f call reimbursed when you order. 202-785 -4511 2430 Penn. Ave. NW, Wash., D.C. G-24 20037 t.p.U. of d.c., int. t-a MARKETING REPS. WANTED 4 as its d try at offensive back, had 49 in 10 tries; and Ron Parson, between some spectacular punt returns, rushed for 52, also in 10 attempts. But the star of the game had to be Grossman, whose scrambling and passing brought back memories of old No. 12. He com pleted four of eight passes-all to Haggard-for 95 yards. But he Photos by Lafayette Cowart i tonight.' Grossmc sparks < BY BILL GRANT Sports News Editor Dobby Grossman stood in front of his locker and smiled, "It feels great to win." A week and half ago Grossman was calling the signals for the varsity scout squad, red-shirted players who help the varsity in their game preparations. Saturday night Grossman entered the game on the third Carolina series and promptly put some long-absent punch into the USC attack. For the first time this season, Carolina put something on the field that could honestly -be called an offense. The Gamecocks rolled 436 yards in total offense against a veteran Memphis State defense. EAGLES in concert TONIGHT P.M. co s m $4-$3 E-SPEFD SHOP s, Springers, Tanks, Fork rut. Any Part Available on 252-5102