Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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George Morris Asst. Sports Editor USC finally loses Well, Carolina finally lost. Finally? That may seem an inappropriate word to describe the third game of a football season, but the play of this year's USC team mandates an exception to that rule. Last year was a year of "finally's," but they were of a different sort. Last year Paul Dietzel finally resigned, Carolina finally won a game and the embarrassment of "Total Excitement 1974" finally ended after the loss to Clemson. Despite Saturday's loss, this year's team may finally be the one Gamecock faithfuls have been anxiously waiting for. Dooley praises Grantz Standing outside his dressing room, Georgia coach Vince Dooley bean his post-game interview talking like his team had lost. After Georgia's 52-14 rout of USC a year ago Dooley did everything but make excuses for Carolina's poor showing (something ietzel didn't even try to do.) This time Dooley didn't have to. He began by talking about Carolina quarterback Jeff Grantz, and continued to VINCE DOOLEY mention him through the interview. "We couldn't stop Grantz," Dooley said, "and that (Phillip) Logan is a heck of a receiver. I'm just happy I don't have to see Grantz again. The first thing I'm happy about is that we won the game; the second thing is that I'll see no more of Grantz." That wasn't idle talk, either. Grantz's passing per formance (14 completions in 24 attempts) was enough to send chills down the spine of the bravest Bulldog sup porter every time the Gamecock signal-caller sprinted back to pass. But much of Grantz's success has to be attributed to exceptional receiving by Logan and Steve Stephens. Logan caught six passes-two more than he caught all last year--and his touchdown grab with a Georgia defender clawing at his jersey brought the sellout crowd to its feet. Stephens caught four passes, the best of which was a juggling, one-hand catch on USC's final touchdown drive. Defense manhandled Despite all the bright spots, one cannot ignore the fact that Carolina not only lost, but its defense was manhandled by Georgia's mammoth offensive line. With all the defensive improvements USC coach Jim Carlen has instituted, Carolina still could not stop Bulldog runners from amassing 403 rushing yards. Thirty-five of Georgia's 73 running plays gained five yards or more; 11 of those gained 10 yards or more. Carolina defenders played with desire throughout the game, and on several occasions they came up with big plays. But,, for the first time this year, it can't be said that the defense played well--it didn't. However, all this must be put into the proper per spective. That was done quite well by a USC fan riding in the press elevator after the game. Upon hearing someone moan, "wait 'til next year" this fan shook his head and said, "wait 'til next week." Carolina finally has a team that merits that response. Finally. Bulldog halfback Glei Spectator Pr by classic By RAY COOPER Gamecock Sports Writer The USC band performed a number at halftime known as "Classical Gas", but that was not the only thing classical at the game Saturday night. Both Carolina and Georgia played a classical football game in every sense of the word. "It should have been an in teresting game for the spectators," Coach Jim Carlen said. No doubt it was an interesting game for the spectators as the outcome of the game was still doubtful in the last minutes of the fourth quarter. Some reporter had the audacity to ask Carlen if he had any thoughts about sending another quarterback in when the score was 28-12 with about seven minutes left. Carlen reacted with a look of amazement on his face, gave a Rnh Sn.. .., in Harrison ripped US4 s entertau alfootbali little chuckle and then asked "are you kiddin'?" Grantz turned in another stellar performance in Carolina's 28-20 loss. Grantz was 14 out of 24 in the passing department, accounting for 180 yards. He also threw one interception. Coach Carlen said he was im pressed with the Georgia offense and said the Georgia defense was a lot like Carolina's "it bends sometimes but it didn't bend as much as ours did tonight." Carlen also said his team has room for improvement, but he said his players gave all they had and that's all you can ask for. "I'm just as proud of this team as I was after our wins over Georgia Tech and Duke. Our kids gave all they had and never quit," Carlen said. "The difference in the ball game tonight was Georgia's ability to have sustained drives," Carlen samch seenf Pse ese JI m vwms Geno-gin's Goff. SDorts C for 160 yards. ned Igame said. In the first half Georgia marched 80 yards in 13 plays for their first touchdown and then drove 82 yards in 14 plays for their second score of the first half. At the end of the first half Georgia had already accumulated 176 yards rushing. In the third quarter Georgia went 89 yards in 15 plays surging ahead 21-6 at the end of the third quarter. At this time it appeared Carolina was out of it, but imn - mediately quarterback Jeff Grantz brought his team back. With 13 minutes left in the fourth quarter, Grantz threw a 43 yard touchdown pass to Philip Logan. The two point conversion failed and the score stood 21-12. Georgia got the ball and was driving toward the USC goalline when Carolina received one of its few breaks in the ball game. Georgia running back Kevin McLee fumbled on the USC 31 yardline and freshman free safety Rick ,Sanford recovered for the Gamecocks. The Gamecocks were unable however, to take advantage of the Georgia turnover as Tom Amrein fumbled only three plays later on his own 40 yardline. Carlen said Amrein fumbled because he was trying for extra yardage. After the fumble recovery by Georgia, running back Glynn Harrison who gained 160 yards rushing, ran 20 yards for a Georgia touchdown making the score 28-12. With the help of an interference penalty, the Gamecocks came back to score on a drive culminated in a two yard plunge by Grantz. Grantz threw to Jay Saldi for the two point conversion and the score stood 28-20 with 3:31 remaining in the game. The Carolina defense was unable to get the ball back for Grantz and company and the game ended with Georgia running out the clock. When the final statistics were in, Georgia had amassed 403 yards rushing and only 19 npasing.