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Away Ed Pe BY GARY WEST SPORTS WRITER If you can remember the last time Carolina lost a home game, two years ago to l Marquette 72 71 you probably can remember a kid who popped in seven of eight shots from about 25-30 feet and almost pulled the game out for USC. The kid's name was Ed Peterson and his long-range bombing still continues now but for the University of Georgia at a 14-point per game clip and a 51.5 accuracy mark through the first 11 games this year. Peterson left Carolina because he wanted to be a starter, which he is now, and at the time there was much competition at the guard spot. Peterson was used primarily to break up zone defenses with his high arching bombs from the area where the ABA awards three points. "Leaving Carolina was not a rash decision, "Peterson said. "I gave it a lot of thought." Peterson said he discussed his decision with players, coaches and his parents and has no ill feelings toward Carolina. "I miss my friends at South Carolina. " said Peterson, "but I've made new friends here. It was a hard change at first. When you live there (Carolina) a while you get depressed when you leave. But sitting out a year and watching from the bench was the hardest thing." The Bulldogs record this year fell to 5-8 after losses to Miss. State last Saturday and LSU on Monday. "We are trying to get it all together, "said Peterson. SALE '/2 PRICE plus $100 ALL CLOTHiNG (EXCEPT BLUE ENIM JEANS ) INNER CITY GLADRAGS 2016 GREEN ST. Guys & Gals needed for summer employment at National Parks, Private Camps, Dude Ranches and Resorts throughout the nation. Over 50.000 students aided each year. For FREE information on student assistance program send self-addressed STAMPED enve lope to Opportunity Research,. Dept. SJO, 55 Flathead Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901. YOU MUST APPLY EARLY.... SALE %/ PRICE plus si" ALL CLOTHING El~XCEPT BLUE DENIM JEANSi INNER CITY GLA DRAGS 2016 GREEN ST. Fron Ex-USC terson "We've been having trouble oft the boards so we have to con centrate on the five-man block out." The Bulldogs starting line-up average height is about 6-6 but Peterson said they will get some added rebounding power from Doug Miller a junior college transfer who averaged about 20 rebounds a game and will be eligible' the next game. "At South Carolina we had the establis;hed big man and our style was more wide open, but here we are more refined because we don't have the height,"Peterson said. Peterson 'said Georgia runs a wheel offense much of the time which consist of a series of double screens to get both forwards and both guards open for jump shots." Peterson said his best per formance so far this year came against N.C. State in Raleigh when he scored 24 points in a losing effort. He scored 26 points in the season opener against LSU of New Orleans. Peterson while at USC earned a reputation as a great shooter and he credits most of his skill to time spent practicing. "If you look at Brian ;Win ters), he is a picture shooter., he does everything right fun damentally ,"Peterson said."And if you do everything right fundamentally the ball is bound to go in." Peterson said basketball had been a learning experience for him and a great life. "You get close to the people and you learn a lot about life, being a man and you meet many great people." he said. * 2r Har N or FRiE 1 Homi Players Exc Ed Peterson, above, and Clyde Agnew, are starters at their new schools. ,1: 1/ d SGA 60 Kegs Os 15 Taps SO Friday, Jan. ipton Bldg. at Fairgrounds On BAND: HUI -students with USC date ADMiSSiON: $200 ar %dmiss ion charge cover Bos servicen from dom(e el AOt the Clyde By BILLY BAKER Sports Writer He left the world of a big time basketball program at USC without ever playing a varsity game; now he is the leading scorer and rebounder among all South- Carolina collegiate basketball players. Clyde Agnew, who tran sferred to Newberry College during his sophomore year at Carolina, would probably be a big asset to this year's Gamecocks.. At Newberry, his 6-7 frame teams well with 6-9 Moses King to give Newberry one of the biggest front lines in college basketball, according to the Indians' coach, Bill, Neil Gordan. Agnew is averaging about 28 points per game while hauling down more than 14 rebounds per game. The rebounding average is 14th in the country, according to NAIA statistics. Agnew is a junior, but has two years of eligibility remaining after sitting out last year in accordance to NCAA rules for transfer students. As a freshman at USC in the 1971-2 season, Agnew averaged 21.9 points--second best on the team--and 13.7 rebounds--best on the team. He seemed to have a promising future at USC, but decided to switch schools right before the 1972 season. PART Schlitz! 'NO WAIT 25 8-12 Rosewood across from Tall a re welcome d USC ID s everything lobby desk for schedules on r Colleges Agnew "At the time I was at Carolina, Coach McGuire didn't play a lot of people," said Agnew. "He plays more people now, but at the time I just wanted to play more so I transferred to Newberry." Many other schools were interested in Agnew after he left USC. He chose Newberry because, "That was where I had planned to go before coming to Carolina." Agnew said he has had second thoughts about ever leaving USC, but adds that he is happy at Newberry. "The basic difference in the two schools' basketball program is one of facilities," said Agnew. "Carolina has more money for its program, much larger crowds and more talent." Newberry coach Gordan is impressed with Agnew's play. "I think if he continues to improve as he has this year, he will be a pro prospect," Gor dan said. "The layoff hurt him a great deal, but now he has adjusted back into his normal game. At Georgia Tech, the sportswriters were really impressed with his per formance." Newberry lost to Tech, 82-76, but Agnew led the Indians' scoring with 22 points. Clyde Agnew is like the fish that got away from USC in many ways. But he is happy at Newberry and his statistics are impressive. Just maybe the idea of playing pro basketball is not impossible.. -ly * y Ho. the 25th.)