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Defensive field general to lead against Seminoles By DOUG AUBE Sports Editor Every now and then, a Gamecock football player rises from a bench position and relative obscurity to a starting and starring role. This season is no exception as USC linebacker Joe Reaves rose from the bench last season to a team leader on defense this year. "Last year was really my first year playing a lot, Reaves said. "I've just got more experience (this season). I'm more used to everything, and I'm a little older. Every time you step on a football field, Coach (Roy) Gregory (USC inside linebacker coach) says you can get better or worse, and I think every time I step out on the field. I'm just getting a little better every Saturday." The statistics back him up. Reaves made a total of 76 hits last season as a redshirt sophomore and had 37 solo tackles. This season, Reaves is third on the team in tackles with 56 total tackles and 29 unassisted tackles despite missing last weekend's game against N.C. State. The junior from Whiteville, N.C. is also counted on as a field general for the Gamecock defense during the game. "We missed Reaves out on the field (last week against N.C. State)," Coach Sparky Woods said. "He helps keep things level on the field." Reaves said responsibility goes with the territory. "On the defensive side of the ball, the linebacker has got to be kind of like a quarterback, " Reaves said. "He's the guy that calls the plays. (He's) got to get everybody lined up ... and keep them calm and say 'hey guys, they got a good play here but let's suck it up and stop them on these next three downs.'" Despite the defense's inability to stop The Citadel's offense in the Bulldogs win over USC two weeks ago, Reaves played one of the best games in his brief USC career with 18 tackles, 11 solo. Poovpe coiH ko KpIipupc TKp Pifo/lpl 1 r\cc tnfilf a lr\t r\nt r\f thp tpom A\VU?K/O JttiU AIV Uvllv ? vu A 11V VlLUUvl IWJJ iwi*. u ivfc uui WA Ulv ivuut. "We were looking to have a great season and go to a bowl and win a bowl for the first time ever. Losing to The Citadel, a division two school, (is a game) you are supposed to win. To get really dominated on offense by them was really embarrassing and we lost some confidence. "We went up to Raleigh and didn't play very well there, so right now our confidence level isn't too high." For the defense to turn things around, Reaves said the team's morale and desire must rise a notch or two. "I just think maybe we've gone out there in a lackadaisical attitude, not really wanting it the way we wanted it at the beginning of the year. That killer instinct we had the first couple of games just isn't there," Reaves said. 'These last few games that instinct and drive is just not there, and I hope we can get it back this Saturday," he said. Saturday, the Florida State Seminoles roll into town posing a serious challenge to the Gamecock defense. Reaves said despite the team's dissapointing losses the last couple of weeks, an upset win over the Seminoles would help the team forget all about The Citadel and N.C. State. "A win is definitely what this team needs," he said. "A win over Florida State would take away the pain and frustration we have had the last couple of weeks and put a real good feeling in us we haven't had in a pretty good while. I haven't had that good feeling on a Saturday night in a while," Reaves said. "I'm looking forward to this Saturday. I'm going to give my best, and I know the team is going to give their best We haven't given up. We are going to play Saturday like it's for the national championship," he said. So, Gamecock ads are a waste? Then why are you reading one? Advertise in The Gamecock and get results! Calf 777-42^9 for details. Friday, Nov. 2 Swimming Pool Q's Saturday, Nov. 3 L Hostages I Sunday, Nov. 4 Free Acoustic Monday, Nov. 5 L Blues & Jazz Tuesday, Nov. 6 I Whereabouts | 25# Miller Lite draft M Wednesday, Nov. 7 L Root Doctors ALL ABC REGULATIONS ENFORCED || USC linebacker Joe Reaves will i State. Kickoff is at 12:10 p.m. at Willi USC-FSU ? Despite the fact the Gamecocks o have lost their last two games C against lesser opponents than the I one they will face Saturday, I plead to the students of THE USC V to hold off on that trip home until tl Thanksgiving break (after the West 1< x 7? r \ x Virginia game 01 course;. i> I realize the events of the past o two weekends have stretched the tl loyalty of most Gamecock fans v beyond anything else I can remem- p ber in the four years I've been a q student and fan of USC, but what d is about to follow in this article are g five good reasons to stay on cam- s pus for Saturday's USC-Florida ri State matchup. 1. PAGEANTRY. Due to a rain- F filled Homecoming week three c weeks ago, festivities that had to c be postponed will resume this n weekend. Students and fans who 1 still have Carolina on their minds p will Find a bounty of school spirit ti by taking a short walk over to the McBryde Quad where they can I view a plethora of colorful floats y and displays. tl The real fun begins at 7:30 p.m. F Friday at Williams-Brice Stadium fc at "Cockfest." The 20th annual tl "Homecoming" Pep Rally will fea- a ture comedians, organizational a skits, the cheerleaders, some fabul- 2 Gamecock Athlete Clark Brisson is The Gamecock \ Athlete of the Week. 1 Brisson, a senior on the USC g soccer team, scored three goals a | over the weekend as the Game cocks won the Met Life Classic. He was named Offensive Most 11 Valuable Player of the tournament a for his efforts. a Brisson, who is an All-America and Hermann Award (collegiate E soccer's Heisman equivalent) can- tl didate leads the team in scoring s II "IF YOU NEED 1 GET THROUI YOU NEED Tl .< A Serious applic inquire 6th floor, BA buildin representatives will Or interviews can be arrangec 700 Taylor SK 1 WORKING FOR STUD1 UpS UPSDEUVE return to the lineup Saturday as ams-Brice Stadium. ;ame full c us fireworks, an appearance by oacn aparxy wooas ana a iew or ISC's "wanna-be" tacklers. 2. MOM and DAD. It's Parent's Weekend at USC. Regardless of le outcome of the game, we can rugh at the parents visiting from lew Jersey and other points beynd (parents from in-state can bug lieir children any weekend they /ant) who invade Columbia by lane and station wagon, asking uestions like "Where's the staium?" while tailgating at the fairrounds and never getting an anwer to "Why can't I see your oom?" 3. SEE A LIVING LEGEND. 'SU Coach Bobby Bowden is one if the most respected and admired oaches in college football. After lotching win 200 last week against .SU, Bowden is hoping to imirove FSU's record against USC 3 14 wins in 17 attempts. 4. THE QUARTERBACK 1ATTLE. Both teams boast first ear starters at quarterback rated in tie nation's top 15. USC's Bobby ruller wins out in the statistical lattle so far this season, having tirown 116 passes for 1,611 yards nd 11 touchdowns, rated eighth mong quarterbacks and ranked 4th in the nation in total offense. of the Week vith eight goals and 22 points. rhree of his eight goals were ;ame-winners. He also has six ssists. Brisson scored two goals on Saurday as USC defeated UNLV 3-1 nd added one more on Sunday in 2-1 upset of Indiana. Thft Ralp.itrh N P nativp noctoH "MUTV >an Ratcliff for second place on le USC career points list this seaon. ro work to i m school, ) see ups.'' "I need two things to get through school: good grades and money. I can take care of the first all by myself, and UPS is helping me take care of the second. They gave me a part-time job that really pays." "I make almost $10,000 a year for working about 4 hours a day, 5 days a week. But get this, UPS has student loans that let me borrow up to $25,000 a year for college. Compare that anywhere else. I also got my choice of schedules?mornings, afternoons or nights. My work hours fit around my class hours. Most students work in Operations. But you might get something in Accounting, Industrial Engineering, I.S. or Customer Service. "No other company offers more to students than UPS. Talk to them. Get what you need to get your diploma." ;ants can g to find out when UPS be on campus. I through Job Service, Street. ENTS WHO WORK FOR US. IRS EDUCATION File photo the Gamecocks take on Florida >f activity STEVE JOHNSON Pep Talk FSU's Brad Johnson is the 14th rated quarterback and has thrown 102 passes for 1,072 yards and eight touchdowns. 5. FUTURE PROS. Some Seminoles with a shot at playing in the NFL somewhere down the line include wide receiver Lawrence Dawsey, linebacker Kirk Carruthers, tight end Reggie Johnson and cornerback Terrell Buckley. Best bets in the garnet and black include defensive end Corey Miller and wide receiver and return man Robert Brooks. Kickoff for Saturday's game between USC and FSU is 12:10 p.m. at Williams-Brice Stadium. You OP Serologicals might have noticed that I haven't made a score prediction, and I won't. My heart's desire is with USC, but my intuition keeps me from being too confident Win or lose, I hope you won't be sorry you stayed here this weekend. GOLDP RINGp$ ' C AI E / C)ALCi^r; ^ ii Order your coll JOST AMERICA S CO Date: Oct. 31, Nov.' 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USC sophomore Ruben Tufino connected on the penalty kick at the 74:26 mark to narrow the margin, but USC could not score the equalizer. The Wildcats, who were ranked eighth in the South Region before the victory, improve to 14-6-2 on the season. The Gamecocks play their final game of the season against Jacksonville at Brest Field in Jacksonville, Fla. at 2 p.m. on Sunday. / \ / \ / / \ \ / \ X\ // IDIOT \\ (X ON V) \\ BOARD f/ \ \ / / \ \x ^ \ v x \ / If you're going to Drink and I h ive, At least let the rest of us know. ege ring NOW ENS LLEGE RING I, 2, 3 Time: 10-4 store Deposit Req.: $20 UM EACH riON 'd if you have or y of the following ;les (must be tree of other STD's) lies with blood types A or B 2719 Middleburg Dr. Suite 105 Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 254-6537