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I , ^11^^ .V I 1 BJaKSpl SB ~ I BSD llSllSlM? :i :' *y ^*??m H/Al -A m^Kg|?5Sa5^.rg^^^^^^aiP^^^^---| r'H^K '" # JHi ifigll? '";? I'SSB .:'4^HiilflB C TT?^^^ BBH "fitHflBSP^fe^HKrarafra '^!? ^^Plif^^SIl ^g' S^B Dave Roback ? GAMECOCK Hordges (34) should help on the boards this season. . < FAMOUS 11 COGBURN'S GRILL 1317 Sumter St. DOWNTOWN U Featuring the finest steaks, sandwiches, lunches and dinners at prices you can afford! |] BREAKFAST ?LUNCH ?DINNER I Serving Columbia For Over 38 Years I I ^ OPFN MOM CDI 0 1-w - wmm m V ^ 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ? [j Hord to pr By Mike Boykin Gamecock Staff Writer When USC head basketball coach Frank McGuire unveils his fifteenth edition at Carolina this season, it will have a marked resemuiance 10 some 01 nis powerhouses of the late 60's. Throughout his years as a mastermind of the hardwood, McGuire has won with all types of teams, but the Irishman has enjoyed the most success when he has had a tall, talented, and deep frontline. This season's team could very well be that kind of team. Two of the reasons for the Gamecocks' front court strength are Cedric Hordges and Rich Wejnert. Hordges, a 6-9 and 225-pound transfer from "Auburn, was named "Mr. Basketball" in Alabama after an outstanding prep career. He was heavily recruited by Carolina but chose Auburn because, "it was close to home and my parents could come see me play." However, after two frustrating years at Auburn, Hordges decided to transfer; and his choice was use. "THEIIE WAS a lack of communication at Auburn between the players and coaches, and we just couldn't get it together," Hordges said. ,4I was unhappy at Auburn, but I'm happy here and I think we've got a chance to go a long way." The so-called experts around the nation seem to agree with Hordges. ai teasi one puoncation has ranked the Gamecocks in the nation's top fifteen. ,4 'Basketball Weekly' ranked us 14th and I think that has ?a?????? imii???p Chanelo's Game WtG ^ Hat Call Chanelo's F 2702 Rosewood ges, W ovides given us an incentive to work harder," Hordges said. "This team is really coming around. There's a lot of spirit, everybody is thinking 'team* and everybody know# their role," he added. "We want to win 20 games and go to the NCAA's and I think we can." rne transfer from Auburn admitted that it was tough sitting out last year, but the experience might have helped him. "Sometimes it was pretty rough sitting on the bench when I thought I could be helping the team, but now I've got my chance," he said. "I've dropped 15 pounds since last year and I'm ready for this season. I've got a certain thing to prove to myself." HORDGES IS slated for duty at center, but the junior from Alabama believes that will change in early January. "I'll play center until Strick (transfer Jim Strickland) is olioiKIa an^ thnn I 1 ? v.ig.u.v, unu men 1 UUI1 I IV1IUW IIUW we'll line up," Hordges said. "With Strick in there, it allows us to gamble more on defense because chRistmas special ARTIST'S EASELS WOODEN STUDIO EA< reg. 31.95 now 25.50 reg. 39.95 now 31.95 I ^ ; is proud t< >cock Baskc o Cocks f a nS&r-a !?#?! Hzza 254-8800 ejncrt park we know he'll erase any of our mistakes." Rich Wejnert, a 6-7 sophomore, is battling for a starting forward slot and the New Jersey native believes he'll contribute more than last season. He was a spot starter and the top front court substitute in 1977-78. "I'm really confident about the way I'm playing and about the team," Wejnert said. "I moved some of the weight from my legs to my upper body and I think that has helped. I need to work a little on defense, but my rebounding is stronger and I'm shooting the ball better than J ever have." WITH USC having such a strong inside game, Wejnert feels his outside shooting could come into play because the Gamecocks will run into a lot of zone defenses. That definitely means more outside shooting," he remarked. "Mike Doyle, myself, and the other guys will have to hit outside." Wejnert, like Hordges, feels the preseason ranking has helped. "The ranking has helped our enthusiasm and I hope it helps our fans," he said. the Dutch Door arts? ? crafts Q I SELS supplies y - v Boozer Shopping Center 772-7133 ~~ i 3 support ?tball it - I , FAST FREE ' Delivery