Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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LSUo0 Spark BY STEVE PARKER Sports Editor Conceivably, USC's matchup with Louisiana State Saturday night could prove to be the turning point in Carolina's football program. Carolina is coming off- a three-game winning streak and if (and - that's a big if) the Gamecocks could * upset nationally-ranked LSU it could easily propel USC to a highly successful season and a season bowl bid. LSU is favored by between 12 and 16 points. Coach Paul Dietzel's Send a lot et a great featurlin th qOT PIONEI AM-FM Stel Who says quality stere fabulous Pioneer ster4 music reproduction yot my price. The new 50 performance and feal of everything. This g includes... 2 PIONEER GARRARD 1 L AY-A-AWA Y CHRISTI CEN' 2714 Devine St Ltcome USC Prc program at Carolina seems on the verge of maturity--most of last year's youthful, inex perienced squad now displays experience and they have been joined by some explosive newcomers. Quarterback Jeff Grantz, who last week set a school rushing mark with 26 yards on just 24 carries, now operates behind an offensive line that is considerably superior to that of a year ago. Running backs Jay Lynn Hodgin - and Randy Spinks complement Grantz to make USC's ground attack potent. less and stereo system a INOW M* SX-424 'so Receiver COMPLETE SYSTEM ONLY SX424 STEREO REC. is319"9 has to be expensive? This ~o system has the perfect i're looking for at an econo Natt SX-424'has the power, ures that give you more reat stereo package also SPEAKERS & URNT ABLE NOW FOR E AASK rER Ph. 256.0541 Could gram Several defensive positions are now manned by new players, and two-thirds of the kicking game has changed. Placekicker Bobby Marino has hit six of eight field goal attempts, most from long distances, and freshman Steve Young kicks off quite ef fectively. Carolina's team is obviously improved, but just how im proved will become apparent Saturday night in Williams Brice Stadium when the un beaten, untied Tigers of LSU provide a serious threat to USC's win streak. LSU, 6-0, is ranked ninth by the Associated Press and eight1 by United Press International. rhe Gamecocks, of course, are not ranked with their 4-2 mark. "When you're figured to get beaten by two touchdowns before you start," Dietzel said, "this gives you, if nothing else, some indication of the calibre of team you're playing." The coaching staff at LSU came up under Dietzel when he was there, either coaching or ?laying for him, and he said this gives added (See TIGERS, Page 10) Be a winner by being one of the Identify-ts person, one ofth Personnel.. Simply fill in the cot at the Dining Service office on the You'll get a certificate for a fr4 fries and a large coke from the We want you to know our I help you if you ever have a pr Your problems are our problems, Name of employee Name of location where emplo) CONTEST RULE: You must aa questions properly, and be on to turn in the correct answers a -winner. Previous contest wli Contestant's name Local address Eat on gameci Tigers'% Makes I On the first play from scrim mage in LSU's hard earned 28-21 win over Kentucky, the Cats' stellar running back Alfred (Sonny) Collins took a handoff from Mike Fanuzzi and was promptly stacked up at the two yard line by Bo Harris. Mike Williams ...LSU defensive star. Harris' contact sent the pigskin rolling into the end zone where junior cornerback Mike Williams pounced on the free football for an LSU touchdown. It was just one of the'many big plays that Williams was to make in Give We free first five people to properly University Dining Service pon properly and turn it in first floor of Russell House. ~e deluxe burger, order of. Gamecock Room. eople. That way, they oan blem at one of our units. too. ee works swer both of the above Sof the first five :people at the UDS office to be ners are ineligible. :ampus. University Dining sports Villiams ey Plays the come-from-behind. victory. After Williams' first collegiate touchdown, Kentucky penetrated the Bengal goal line three times to take a 21-7 lead and the Wildcats seemingly had the Ole War Skule on the ropes. However, the LSU offense began to generate some firepower and the defense sparked by Williams' pass interception, two battled down aerials and six solo tackles also came to life as the Tigers roared back for their key Southeastern Conference win. Although the Kentucky contest has to be considered Williams' best performance of the 1973 season, the Covington, La., native has been in the limelight many times before in his 18 varsity games in the Purple and Gold. Already during the present campaign Williams has been in on 29 tackles and he has picked off (See Williams, Page 10) us this person's name. 'll give you a burger, fries and coke. Service.