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Do football equal succe JL Hello sports fans, and welcome to another summer of school, tests, and Gamecock sports. What's that you say? There are no sports going on at The USC? Well,...that's absolutely correct. But don't fear, be cause there are plenty oT things to keep up with in Gamecock Athletics, many of which will be focused on in this weekly column. Which brings me to the first order of business, those much talked about and highly controversial football uniforms. If you have been reading The State newspaper on Sundays, then you probably have been reading the letters from readers who feel the football uniforms are not up to par. That they are too simplistic and very far off from the "classy and modern" looking uniforms of the Joe Morrison era. Do these people have nothing better to do? And besides, those uniforms aren't so bad. Consider this. The top college footbal programs in recent years have not had snazy attire. Notre Dame- very plain; Michigan 1? .U? Kalrnot it. cnQTv* QnH Ppnn Ulliy UIt/ UWilllVl AO , U1IU X V*.?. State. Now if the Nitany Lions were in Columbia, there would be no end to this controversy. In talking to the Sports Information Director at Penn State, Budd Thalman, he said the uniforms at Penn State have been in existance since Joe Paterno has been head coach in 1966. Now many have criticized the new Gamecock uniforms as a high class version of * Penn State's, down to the black shoes. But at Penn State the players take pride in what they wear, even down to their shoes. "Bob White was a defensive end for us in 1986, and he played in one of those post-season bowl games, where the players usually trade gear," Thalman said, "hvery one wanted Bob's black shoes." Nobody reads AcKerti? in The Gamecock and ? RESERV 3.3 -3 . 33^3313^*^^" 3 s n * \~3.. 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We may come in a plain wrapper, but we are anything but plain." | Perhaps that is what head coach " 1 tn inctill ipaiKy WOUUb i? u;u.6 ivy into the program...a program which has lacked stability. With one set uniform, players will start to take pride not only in the uniform but in their play, which will respond with victories and bowl games. It has happened to Notre Dame, to Michigan, and to Penn State. All of them have one uniform and many championships. Here at South Carolina we have had many uniforms and no championships. All that could be changing. Above all, it's what the squad does on the field that matters, and not what their wearing. Teamwork wins games, not uniforms. I wonder what would have happened if last season's Gamecocks had gone 9-3 with a bowl win. Perhaps the new uniforms would have been put into the Carolina Hall of Fame. But until that time comes, here's a vote of confidence for the uniforms. They look sharp, are consistent and basic, just what everyone wants from a football team. Perhaps coach Paterno said it best when he commented on his teams uniform: "I don't think the uniforms look that bad, but I've always liked r them. It says something about - team oriented play and an austier approach to life." Gamecock ads! But you |ust did. let resufel Call 777-4249 for details. E OFFICERS' ^ \-J -r r:;:;7:- ? - 77:7 ' X. r ^ - ; .... :.. " ~ N s .;. - * * ' ' ; v::;r\".- " -r:; -.v i-:r: .^lr I-* c- . i .. ~ ? ; ; ... >......... .,? 777 ............. '- - ;;;;:::-.;r;.v;".'- ; v ;; r ':;;; :..: :""- ; >-*> ;vy><<^x<^>.VA%N^<A-:-'>v ' ....... %w#s. ,< " W-N*s.sx-.^vss^' %N. w> ; ...;. : xs-.v.:.%- v..<>v ?'. v., s--- * -- ?. ,\ ,... , .> #?wvr... v.v ...... ^V-Xsns^^- ' ' " " .v^sX w,,.,vVV> '''< NCLE WANTS" ONLY IF YOU'] Army ROTC offers qi year and three-year s for tuition and requir and provide an aUov and supplies. You'll also receive each school year th effect. So find out todc abJ THE SMARTI COURSE YOU :t: Cpt. Owens at 777-6542 or visit u Baseball, sot From Staff Reports The baseball and soccer teams have ea signed three players to add to their new recrui Head coach June Raines signed Mac White lefthanded hitting outfielder from Chariot N.C., and Mike Tarter, a righthanded hitti catcher from Marietta, Ga. Earlier the Gan cocks signed Rob DeBoer, a catcher frc Omaha, Neb. White batted .380 for South Mecklenbi High School which was 16-6 entering the No Carolina playoffs. He had 30 hits in 79 at be three homeruns, scored 28 runs and stole bases. GramecQcks ii From Staff Reports George Felton and the men's basketball te better pack their winter clothes come Novem thev head off to Alaska for the 1990 Gr Alaska Shootout in Anchorage. The Gamecocks, who will be making th first trip to Alaska, are one of eight teams pa cipating in the tournament. Headlined by th NCAA tournament teams of last season, incl ing 10-time NCAA champion UCLA, the 12 annual Shootout will be held Thanksgiv weekend, Nov. 23-26, at the Sullivan Are First round games will be Friday Nov. 23, semifinals on Saturday, and the finals on M day, Nov. 26. Soccer's Wor By FRED GONZALEZ In G Sports editor dS Opj and C( THE FIELD: With the help of toss u local soccer fanatic Yasser El- Scotlai guindi, we have come up with the grouP' top teams in each group. Group A tol consists of Italy, Austria, Czecho- Colom slavakia, and the United States. United The U.S. will be competing in sIavs ^ their first World Cup ever and are feated led by goalkeeper Tony Meola and Uro former Clemson soccer star Bruce Wlth * Murray. And remeber the 1994 hunch. World Cup will be here in the young states. This group is one of the weakest groups with Italy breezing scored into the second round. Second the place will be a toss-up. Group B ?clgi rvf ArfTAn tin* iissR. 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Both )m will be assets to our program, and I am pleased with our recruiting so far." irg In soccer, Mark Berson signed three South rth Carolina high school soccer players among the its, eight he has signed. 13 Irmo's Ward Harriford, Spring Valley's Kempton Schwab and James Island's Mark i Alaska shooto Tho nomA/TirVc finiehp.d an iniiirv-nlapned a iiv. uuu.wuv?>, ?j ?j r ?o am 1989-90 campaign with a 14-14 record this past bgj. season, finishing the season with two of its oreat iginal starting five. USC did win the Sun Carnival Classic in El Paso, Tex. and upset regulariejr season ACC champion Clemson to end the rtj. year. The Gamecocks first round opponent will ree not be determined until later this summer. ud_ UCLA went 22-11, advancing to the NCAA 1th- regional semifinals this past spring before losing in8 10 Duke. The Bruins will be joined by felna. low NCAA tourney participant Virginia, which the posted a 20-12 mark in advancing to the second on_ round before losing to Syracuse in head coach Terrv Holland's last game. Host school IJAA Id Cup begins F Iroup C Brazil will outshine give UP a goal 1? quali lonents Scotland, Sweeden cup while Holland has )sta Rica. Second place is a the Year in Ruud p between Sweeden and with the confidence ol id. Group D is another weak gland and the USSI with Yugoslavia to rise to ago. Ireland could b( p. The other countries are team of the tournar bia, West Germany and the strong team. Egypt ca 1 Arab Emaritz. The Yugo- the poor soul that di< lave a potent offense and de- luck of the draw. England in England. So the predicted wi up E is a pretty tough group group are Italy in C >pain being the best in the USSR in Group B, Br They have a good mix of C, Yugoslavia in Gr( and veteran players along 1? Group E, and Holl t"--11- ...u? F The Americans cha E.II1H1U Duuagucuu, wnu - four goals against Denmark second round res 1986 World Cup in Mexico. ^acl ^ey ^ave a um, Uruguay and South They don t have to are also in the group. Group ^ut t0 anc* t^ie^r s by far the toughest. Three could play a major 1 have a shot at winning that sively, they are ve and the decisive margin scored only five g be one point. England is al- games, a strong power and didn't TELEVISION: C; TNT will be carryir Cup from the openir n n o Friday at 11:55 a.m. D R P b on Sunday, July 8. T1 j| Located just minul ?. "IT ^ JU; ;hree recruits Lloyd make up the largest number of in-state players signed in one year. Harriford scored 25 goals, had 16 assists and led Irmo to its fourth straight Class AAAA state title. He was also the S.C. Gatorade state player of the year. Schwab, a goalkeeper, had 12 shutouts this season and was twice a member of the state select team. The team is named by South Carolina Youth Soccer Association-appointed coaches. Lloyd has 12 years of experience playing soccer in South and North Carolina and was a member of the state select team. lit this winter went 22-8 and participated in the NCAA Div II post-season tournament. The rest of the field is comprised of California Irvine (5-23 last season), Nevada-Reno (15-12), Siena (16-13), and Texas Tech (5-22). This will be the first Shootout appearance for all seven visiting teams. Past champions of this prestigious tournament include N.C. State, North Carolina, Kentucky, Southwest Louisiana, Louisville, UAB, i Iowa, Arizona, Seton Hall in 1988 and Michil gan State last year. Other notable past participi ants include Georgetown, Kansas, Villanova, , Michigan, Indiana, Marquette and Ohio State. riday in Italy fying for the TNT this weekend are two double the Futboler headers. Saturday the USSR will Gullit along face Romania at 11 a.m. and Italy f beating En- will play Austria at 3 p.m. On t two years Sunday the United States will play j the suprise Czechoslavakia at 11 a.m. and nent with a West Germany will face Yugoslan claim to be via at 3 p.m. TNT, however, will In't have the not be showing any more games until next Thursday, so here are nners of each some of the better match-ups that Jroup A, the won't be on t.v. England plays Ireazil in Group land on Monday in a match that )up D, Spain could determine the winner of and in Group Group F. Don't be surprised if the inces to make Irish win. On Tuesday, the Holland t only in the vs. Egypt match will be an exiting weak group, game with many goals for offenplay to win, sive minded fans. Wednesday's trong defense best match will pit two power actor. Offen- houses in defending champ Argenry poor and tina and the Soviet Union. It will oals in nine determine the winner of Group B. 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