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Sports Friday, November 17,1989 THE GAMECOCK 7 #p4, 4 ^Ji! ' ' ' ? ' '''' ' ' x/ v'-- ' 'v- ' ' ' . &? X'' m ' ' ' ., i/i -'' , "y' tiL . . - saflfttKUSC runningback Harold Green tries to escs son, who won the blood drive, went on to win th Blood drive j By BRANT LONG Assistant Sports Editor The USC-Clemson Blood Drive, now in its f year, not only helps raise blood for the Red Cross, it also carries with it a mysterious phenomenon. For the past three years, the school that has won blood drive has also won the annual gridiron clash. And in 1986, the blood drive apparently tied, that Saturday, the game ended in a 21-21 draw. Clemson's name is printed on the 1986 trophy the winner, but most people thought the blood d was tied. Barbara Pearson, public relations director for Red Cross, has the answer. "It's because somehow, they (Clemson) came with one extra unit," she said. A few of the Red Cross workers and voluntt along with some donors, shared their views on mystery. 'The desire to give the blood is related to the dc to win the game," said Rosi Hopkins, a jui volunteer. "I suppose the link between winning the bl drive and the football game is that whoever wins ? blood drive, their football team would play aggres ? and be willing to shed more blood," electrical I; computer engineering sophomore Chip Collins s I; "Therefore, we have more blood to give back to tl ; Hence, the motivation for winning the annual rival "Everybody knows the fact that whoever wins ' blood drive is coine to win the football eame " i Terry Bryant, a sophomore donor. "And right now need to win the blood drive if we want to ha^ ' chance to win the game." , Got a news tip? Call j I MEDICAL STUDEl Need cash? Can't afford Achieving your goal of be physician can be a difi costly task. The U.S. Nav Corps has a way for you your ambition and relieve financial burden of you education. Call 1-800-922or 1-800-845-5640 in GAJ AM ? 4:30 PM. j and jCoi i BASH BEFORE % LASH with The Whital Friday November 1 18 & over Welcoi All ABC Regulations E "The Winning Tradition C H^m am* * - -*?| / ipe a Clemson defender in this past year's batt e game, 29-10. idds to rivali ifih "Everybody knows the fa but whoever wins the blood drive to win the football game An ^ now, we need to win the blood On we want to have a chance to game." ^as Tei "ve Sophomore bit the ~ This year, the blood drive has been more , Up than the previous four years. "We're doing great out here," said Letiti >ers who has been working with the Red Cross 1 this year-and-a-half. "We're doing better than we did last yeai ,s^e Pearson said. nior Somehow, the blood drive brings out t teller in everyone. Here are some samples: ood "Clemson by a couple or three touchdo ^ David Henderson, a Columbia businessma sive nated blood. an(^ "I think we're (USC) going to win becai ;aid people have shown up today," said Jill B jem' sophomore volunteer. ry ?' Whether the blood drive has anything 1 the the outcome of the game or not, participai said excited about the opportunity to beat Clem: } We football field. /e a "I'm a Gamecock," Barbara Pearson sai my school. I want to win more than anybod The Gamecock at 777-7'. _ ^ mmummm I ^ V medical? q scorning a O ficult and y Medical I " to realize f you of the Rock r medical 2135 in SC Sunday' M?F, 8:00 I ^ A8es $5.00 adi ng-349 I 1-26 & St. And Wl Li real; JL JLV THE 4^ cers '^n ^ 7th 3 Chicke me _, *Poti Plus .Poll inforced .r0h .. ? Chicken & fixit ontinues Open? days CP-352 SGuru tries By CHRIS SILVESTRI r Sports Editor It finally happened. For the First, and probably the last, time, I went through a week of predictions without a loss. I finished the week at 13-0-1, with the only blemish from the 113' f renn ^taie-Maryiana ue. This past week raises my season record to 72-16 for a .818 winning percentage. Predicting the winners of this week's games might be more difficult as there are a number of intense rivalry matches, and most people are aware of how unpredictable these games can be. Here we go: NO. 15 CLEMSON AT USC: It's one of the nation's best rival^ ries, but somewhat one-sided. The *? Tigers continue to dominate . . . ' - Clemson, 28-13. NO. 1 NOTRE DAME AT NO. 17 PENN STATE: The Ir ile photo ish's only win at Beaver Stadium le. Clem- Place in *913. It's time that changed . . . Notre Dame, 20-14. NO. 2 COLORADO AT KANSAS ST.: The Buffaloes wrap up #_7 their regular season with a tough ^ match against Kansas St. I think f it's safe to say they will remain ?? undefeated . . . Colorado, 49-3. NO. 3 MICHIGAN AT MINCt that NESOTA: The Wolverines is going shouldn't have too much trouble . securing a Rose Bowl berth in . .? last tw0 matches . . . Michidrive if gan, 31-9. win the southern miss at no. 4 ALABAMA: After an easy victory, the Tide can continue to -ry Bryant ciajm they ^ jsj0 j jf they win lod donor their last two regular season ??-? games, they deserve a chance to successful prove it. . . Alabama, 38-17. MEMPHIS ST. AT NO. 5 a Pearson, FLORIDA ST.: Once again the For about a Seminoles start the year poorly, and then finish with a flourish . . . r" Rarhara PlrvriHo Qt ) w ? X 1W1 iUU UU) x \J? OKLAHOMA AT NO. 6 NE- 1 he fortune BRASKA: The Comhuskers only ' wish this game was the deciding 1 wns," said factor in the Big Eight title ra- # ^ n who do- ce . . . Nebraska, 30-21. $? 1 SAN DIEGO ST. AT NO. 7 ise a lot of MIAMI, FLA.: It will be almost ^ rouhard, a like having an off-week for the ] Hurricanes, as they prepare for 1 Lo do with ^ ? JonoTthe SPORTS BRIEFS " I i 1111 ! 111 li'ii d?This is {/5c ranked 15th y. in swimming poll The USC men's swimming 726 squad has been ranked 15th in the College Swimming Coaches --ceTT-1 hangri-La | presents The Creek" | ormerly "Sugarcreek" 'n Roll At Its Best J November 19th at 8:30 p.m. 18 and Over Admitted nission with this coupon Irews Rd. 798-5336 or 798-5450 zafd's Thicket. COUNTRY COOKING' 119 SUMTER STREET larolina Home Games Only n (leg, thigh, breast) ato Salad - nf| eslaw Only $?5?y y (Take Oui OdIj) Is i's always available in large quantities. 7:00am - 10:00pm 765-1373 to keep stn use Footba Game 11: Clemson (Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at Williams-Brice Records: USC is 6-3-1; Clemson is 8-2-0. Last week: USC defeated North Carolina, 27-20; Clemson was idle. Series history: In a series that began in 1896 and has been played every year since 1909, Clemson leads 50-32-4 (Clemson leads 40-28-3 at Columbia). The last meeting: Nov. 19, 1988, Memorial Stadium, Clemson, S.C. USC was limited to just 257 total yards by the Tiger defense, which also recovered three early Gamecock fumbles and a second-half interception to post a 29-10 victory. The largest crowd in Death Valley history, 84,867, watched as Tiger quarterback Rodney Williams passed for 192 yards and scored one touchdown. Chris Gardocki kicked three field goals for Clemson in the first half, leading the Tigers to a 16-7 halfLheir showdown with Notre Dame .. . Miami, 56-0. UCLA AT NO. 8 SOUTHERN CAL: The Trojans shouldn't have :oo much trouble defeating longtime rival UCLA this year . . . Southern Cal, 27-14. NO. 11 AUBURN AT GEORGIA: The Bulldogs will still be ired up from their win over Flori ja . . . upset special . . . ueorgia, 17-14. INDIANA AT NO. 12 ILLINOIS: Anthony Thompson will mprove his chances for the Heisnan, but it won't be enough to :arry his team to victory . . . Illilois, 23-17. EAST CAROLINA AT NO. 19 PITTSBURGH: The Panthers will be glad not to be playing a team :he caliber of recent opponents Notre Dame and Miami. .. Pittsburgh, 37-13. NO. 16 VIRGINIA AT MARYLAND: The Terrapins are probably still gloating about tying Penn St. The Cavaliers will make Association of America's first poll of the season. The Gamecocks, 1-1, continue their season Saturday as they play host to the ninth-ranked Florida Gators in a double dual meet. The meet starts at 11:00 a.m. at the Carolina Natatorium in the Sol Blatt P.E. Center. 1 Joyously upbeat... ?' m i OFF OF HWY 20 J Take Two Notch Rd. Exit 3 Left at Light M Straight For 177 miles H BEHIND NEW McDONALDS Ail" eak alive 11 Preview time lead. Todd Ellis was 11 of 30 attempts for 141 yards, including a 20-yard pass play for USC's only score in die second period. Gamecock runningback Harold Green was held to 71 vards on 18 carries while the Tigers ran for a total of 225 yards on the ground. After the game, USC accepted a bid to the Liberty Bowl awl Clemson accepted a bid to play in the Florida Citrus Bowl. The coaches: USC's Sparky Woods, in his first season as head coach, is 6-3-1. In his five years at Appalachian State, Woods compiled a 38-19-2 record and was named Southern Conference Coach of the Year for three consecutive seasons between 1985-87. His overall record stands at 44-22-3. Clemson's Danny Ford is in his 11th season with the Tigers and has a record of 94-29-4 (fourth winningest active coach in the NCAA). He is 6-3-1 against the Gamecocks: them forget all about thai game . . . Virginia, 34-10. NO. 20 TEXAS TECH AT SMU: If they were smart, SMU would schedule less Top 20 opponents for the next few years . . . Texas Tech, 46-12. NO. 23 FRESNO ST. AT NEW MEXICO: Fresno St. finishes their season ? Filled with all the major football powers of the Big West conference ? with a perfect record . . . Fresno St., 37-10. NO. 25 DUKE AT NORTH CAROLINA: The Blue Devils win win me oaiue in tootoan, but the basketball matchup will be much more exciting . . . Duke, 44-20. Dr. Donald Jones ? CLEMSON AT USC: The Gamecocks' outstanding kicking game will keep the score close, and a bid to the Independence Bowl within reach . . . Clemson, 24-17. Lady Gamecocks capture 11th place The Lady Gamecock golf team finished in 11th place out of 18 teams at the 1989 Florida International/Pat Bradley Championship in Key Biscayne, Fla. USC had a total of 991. ssSw! ipg ilTIlll 2-4:30-7-9:30 * * < N HONEY I KM - SHRUNK THE KIDS 1J13 : wit* TUM*y raoufitcgg ***** n