The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, February 01, 1980, Page Page 14, Image 14
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By Ralph Stice
Gamecock Staff Writer
Even the casual soccer fan
knows that a team's fortunes
largely hinge on the ability of the
gu?iive?pt;r. /\ leam s success otien
reflects on the performance of its
goalie.
Last year the USC soccer team
had a most successful season. The
team posted a 14-4 record and
received a bid to the NCAA tournament
in only their second year of
intercollegiate competition.
Goalkeeper Paul Turin, who
sported a 0.81 goals-againstaverage,
was one of the main
reasons the Gamecocks achieved
thpcp miloctnnoc
UNFORTUNATELY. Turin took
his talents to the pro ranks after
the season, so Carolina needed
badly to add some depth at the
goalkeeping spot "One of our
primary objectives this year was
to secure the talents of a top young
goalkeeper to replace Paul Turin
who is now playing professionally
with the St. Louis Steamers."
Coach Mark Berson said.
Then Gary Durkin came on the
scene. Durkin, a high school AllAmerican
goalkeeper at Neptune
High School in Neptune. N.J., was
one of the most sought-after young
players in the country. Not only did
N.C. State, Wake Forest. Hartwick,
and Conneticut (among
oiners) wish to nave his services,
but so did two professional franchises,
the Detroit Express and
Philadelphia Fury.
Durkin, however, decided to play
at USC. "I am coming to play here
because of the total interest coach
Berson showed in me," he said.
Freshman Roy Dunshee, a
member of the Carolina team who
was a former star at Neptune
High, carried some weight in
Durkin's decision as well. "Gary
and I talked a ereat deal about it
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when I decided to come down here
and we mentioned the possibility of
playing at the same college,"
Dunshee said. "I'd been talking to
him, calling, writing and telling
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here," Dunshee added.
"He (Dunshee) told me there is
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Berson said. "One of the keys to
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In addition to making several
Ail-American teams, Durkin was named
first-team All-State after
leading Neptune to an 18-5-3 record
and the state finals. Durkin never
played on a losing team at Neptune,
in an area "where soccer is
on a level close to or equal to the St.
Louis area," he said.
Another strong point for Durkin
his size. He measures
6-3 and tips the scales at 190
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still. He can get into the corners
with one leap. He's taken his size
and used it to his advantage."
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DUKKIN CREDITS his success
to his parents, his coaches,
practice and hard work. "Gary has
gotten where he is because of his
hard work and dedication," Berson
said. "This is something we look
for in every player."
As with any athlete, Durkin does
have some weaknesses. "My goal
kicks and my throwing will be two
things I'll need to work on the
most," he said. The USC coach
agrees, saying that Durkin's
"distribution of the ball" will need
to be improved. "He has some
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have to work on to develop these,"
Berson said.
Durkin awaits next season with
eager anticipation. "I think
playing at USC is going lo De a Dig
chance to improve my game and
hopefully help the team go to the
NCAA final four some year,"
Durkin said. "I want to help USC
win a national championship and 1
think it's highly possible."
Berson feels that his heavy
recruitment for Durkin was time |
well spent. "Anytime we are able
to secure a top player, a player
that we feel is going to be able to
contribute to our program, we're !
very pleased. Gary is one of the
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