Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Freshman Macku ^: imf? ~ ml, 'T^Ff I ; Freshman Collin Mackle proves his talent on the field, making two VI _ f WUSC-FM fl "ip I i 86 a*88 -1 sei .ol ? ^C1 5^1 mm ^ Campus Notices For Sale A "' % Help Wanted wV f - Housing $MMl Lost & Found \"} ' ".' Personals |\ Services i - Y ! THE GAMECOCK is the student news- t 7 paper of the University of South Carolina - .p|f and is published three times a week on ^ w Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the fall and spring semesters and weekly 4on Wednesdays during both summer sea> ?\ aions, with the exception of university holidays and examination periods. :: Opinions expressed in THE GAME- I f. COCK are those of the editors and not j ~rj those of the University of South Carolina. gym The Board of Student Publications and . Communications is the publisher of TIIE GAMECOCK. The Student Media Department in the parent organization of THE GAMECOCK. HD^H Change of addreaa forma, aubacription requeata and other correapondence should - Jrir be aent to THE GAMECOCK, Drawer A, ^ University of South Carolina, Columbia, E;_L- irrZ5' ' 8.C. 29208. _ , \ Subscription rates are $18.00 for year, 18.00 per fall or spring semester and 13.00 for both summer sessions. Third class poatage paid at Columbia, 8.C. . SI THE GAMECOCK ia a licensed student ^ organization of the University of South ' v r^ :V'Carolina and receives funding from stu- HMPmMMMMNRI dent activity fees. K ? set to fill big shoes as vpik "* fijr^hnjn ?> rae leigh ft F Assistant sports editor wi fiplw Collin Mackic confidence ..cacn time nc kicks tor the Gamecock ca **" football team. by ffmM a c k i e a freshman who St j^^WbH?9||M| graduated from Irmo High School, H arrived at USC to compete for a posiJf jjjy ?|?B9HflKjfl|9^| tion that was completely open: place U! gl^- j kicker. He has filled it and now aims St jsf ttS WjB for a successful season. of "W .. 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K?&> #t|5, 'mHmRfekJ Gamecock kicker I Mackie established a state record Mackie said he continues to gain hS tli 15 field goals. confidence, especially in the linemen H He was second in the nation in that block for him. They add to the p{ recr field goals and was recruited kicker's ability by allowing him the | " ' perennial football powers Penn time he needs to set up and get the I ate, Clemson and Southern Cal. kick off without pressure. K e chose USC. The freshman said he doesn't look [5 Mackie made his collcge debut in to the future, but takes playing one [fg SC's 24-3 win over Appalachian day at a time. ?1 ate in the Gamecock season He said he thinks he might go on to R? )ener. professional football if he continues [is He said the first field goal got him to improve. I ally nervous about attempting his "It would be nice to play profes- [ ; cond. Mackie booted a 35-vard sional football, hut I'm takino all rhic b-= Id goal that clearcd the goalposts one step at a time," Mackie said, ith yards to spare. In two games, Mackie has made 2 Mackie is in a position where ' 3 field goal attempts and has con- others have excelled. This past year, icted on all 7 extra points. Gamecock kicker Scott Haglcr was His longest field goal was against the most accurate field goal kicker in estern Carolina, when he sent a USC's history. He signed as a free '-yardcr sailing through the agent with the Kansas City Chiefs, ^rights. Mackie said he feels no pressure about being Hagler's successor. "I "1 am very excited to be playing am just a player coming in to fill a r the Gamecocks," Mackie said. "I position. I don't want to compare ould like to develop into a stronger myself with Scott; he was a good id more accurate kicker this year. I kicker, but he is no longer here." ink the main goal is to have a sue- The only players Mackie competes ssful season." with are players trying to take his Mackie said he doesn't think about position. c distance when he attempts a field Mackie said he thinks setting per >al. He tries to go through the same sonal records is not as important as ocedure for every kick. the team's success. WORKING FOR THE GAMECOCK? :all 777-7181 or Room 321 Russell House I >ns distance 3k. I You may be thinking about choosing one of the newer carriers over AT&T in order to save money. HrU:~1- * Ii iuiik. again. Since January 1987, AT&T's rates have dropped more than 15% for direct-dialed out-ofstate calls. So they're lower than you probably realize. For information on specific rates, you can call us at 1 800 222-0300. And AT&T offers clear long distance connections, operator assistance, 24-hour customer service, and immediate credit for wrong numbers. Plus, you can use AT&T to call from U,. 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