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Brown, By RICH TAYLOR Assistant Sports Editor The USC football team entered Saturday night's game against Duke as favorites to make the Blue Devils season-opening prey for the third consecutive year. With 3:00 remaining in the game and the Gamecocks nursing a 14-point lead, a Carolina victory indeed appeared to be well in hand. Unfortunately for the Gamecocks, Duke quarterback Dave Brown was saving his best for last. Brown rallied the Blue Devils for two late touchdowns that enabled Duke to forge an improbable 24-24 tie with the Gamecocks before 71,200 stunned spectators at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday night. Brown's heroics began when the Blue Devils, trailing 24-10 with zoi leu uj piay, iuuk uver uu uicu own 47 following a USC punt. Three consecutive Brown completions produced a first down at the USC 7. After Ray Wright gained four yards to the 3, Brown scored on a keeper around right end to pull Duke within 24-16 with 1:09 remaining. Randy Gardner's point after sailed wide left, preserving the Gamecock's 8-point cushion. The Blue Devils, however, were far from through. With everyone in the stadium anticipating an onside kick, the Blue Devils' Erwin Sampson somehow came up with the ball, partly because of inexperience on the Gamecocks' return team. "We had a young player that decided to block rather than field the ball," a disappointed USC coach Sparky Woods explained. "It goes back to youth again, (just) a youthful mistake. I wish someone else on our team would have caught it" Soccer t By BRANT LONG Copy Desk Chief Ah, the days of youth. That's what USC soccer coach Mark Berson could've said about Sunday's game against Davidson at The Graveyard as the Gamecocks opened their 1991 season with a 2-0 win over the visiting Wildcats. A freshman scored USC's first goal and two freshmen assisted on the second, which makes Berson, who lost All-Americans Tommy Loeber and Clark Brisson from this past year's squad, very happy. "I was very pleased with the play of our freshman," he said. "We had a very good recruiting class... Davidson is a good team. The freshmen, juniors, all the upperclassmen; they all played well." A large crowd was on hand at The Graveyard for the first annual Umbro Kickoff Classic, and it was 22 minutes into the match before anyone could get on the scoreboard. That's when freshman Bill ( GOT UN \ PUT Dl THE CHI ? Cycle on Harden Stre $50 to $100 off 1991 Diam Bike Sales The Owners are out of town! Blow Out on 1990 Mt. Bikes Give us your Best Gamecock Offer!! Call Us Now About Specials Yl 256-0557 I \ Duke p On first-and-10 from the USC m 49, Wright turned a Brown screen pass into a 25-yard gain to the 24. After hitting Walter Jones for 10 I more yards to the USC 14, Brown a found Marc Mays in the end zone for an apparent touchdown. The score was negated, however, by an illegal procedure call pj against Duke, giving the Game- M cocks a temporary reprieve. Un- W daunted, Brown connected with r Brad Breedlove on a 14-yard gain M to the USC 5. But with Duke out of time-outs and the clock winding H down, time seemed to be on the Gamecocks' side. Instead, the officials stopped the clock with :11 left, enabling Duke to line up for a play. Brown quickly spiked the ball for an incomplete pass, stopping the clock at :04. Woods was mystified by the clock stoppage. "I'm a little confused at why f they stopped the clock with 11 seconds to eo when thev caueht the pass," he said. "It was not a first down." \ One play remained, and Brown v delivered for the Blue Devils. With i no time left on the clock, he hit Jones in stride crossing over the middle, culminating a 6-play, 49-yard march with the 5-yard scoring toss. Suddenly, Duke was within a two-point conversion from leaving Columbia with a tie. Not surprisingly, Duke again went to the air. Brown rolled right, then passed back to the left flat where tight end Aaron Shaw bulled his way into the end zone behind a pair of blockers. The Duke bench poured onto the field in celebration, while what remained of the partisan USC crowd stared on in near disbelief. s jam wins Baumhoff, getting the ball just out- < side the goal box, looped a shot towards goal. Davidson goalie i Doug Long went into the air but ] could only tip the ball, which fell ] behind him into the net. Junior ] Chris Crosby assisted on the goal. Baumhoff would also set up the ( USC's other goal at the 35:52 < mark of the match. Taking a cross i from fellow freshman Chris Fak- i laris, Baumhoff headed the ball towards the right side of the goal. Senior captain Andrew Coggins, who led USC in scoring this past year, then headed the ball past Long for a 2-0 advantage. Both teams had opportunities in the second half, with Faklaris and freshman Jamie Posnanski each coming close to scoring for USC. Long and USC goalkeeper David Turner recorded six saves each in the match. The Gamecocks narrowly outshot the Wildcats 15-14. "For an opening game against a good opponent, you have to be pleased," Berson said. "It was a ?UNCEHENT?j NQDIN / niFCOCKR Center et/in Five Points across from Grouchos ond Back & Giant Mt. Bikes and Service Campus s \ CO \ 3Uf Bike Shop . Sharps _ c \ n ^ i \ __ Hartian Si. \ 1 I I I <3 Hardan Si. E?3 ShaiKys 55 Cyo? Pizza Cantsr LIt's Your Choice Also see our new location at 2719 Broad River Rd. > 798-7799 ush Ga <*&>. .? -| J s '"' ^ v/ Running back Rob DeBoer led the USC cornerback Jerry Inman, /ho earlier blocked a Duke punt, /as equally dazed by the late Blue )evil comeback. "It's unbelievable. With the lead L 1 * I ve nau, ui cuuisc wc cApcciou iu vin," he said. "We had the game n our hands." The Gamecocks scored first on a 15-yard Marty Simpson field goal vith 4:36 remaining in the first quarter. USC had taken over on heir own 45 when Marty Dye recovered a Duke snap that sailed >ver Brown's head. On the previ)us play, Duke's Keith Ewell jurned Cedric Surratt badly on a lag route. Only an overthrown >ass prevented a sure touchdown. Duke's Gardner knotted the core at 3-3 in the second quarter opener very strong, solid performance." Berson also praised the play of Crosby, who, playing with a broken nose, held Davidson forward Rob Ukrop in check and freshman Rob Smith. "Rob Smith is very important to our defense. When he came out today, that's when Davidson had most of their attacking opportunities. Crosby did a great job being assigned to mark Rob Ukrop," he said. USC, 1-0 and ranked No. 11 nationally in the Soccer America preseason poll, plays host to Presbyterian College on Wednesday. Berson said preparing for the Davidson match has allowed him little time to scout the Blue Hose. 'They are a team I don't know much about," Berson said. 'They will be an experienced team, and they are very well coached. It will be a challenge, but I'm glad to have this game under our belt." Wednesday's kickoff is at 5 p.m. in The Graveyard. Coming to a news stand near you PUC ir USC's Pla BIG Screen Monday Ni Beer Specials 150 Wednesday Draft Night Thursday College Nigh Serving Lur 799-1225 634 Harder ORTHODOX CHRIS" CAMPUS STUDEN t l ALL EASTERN ORTHC INVITED TO AN ( MEETING AT THE BIC 625 MAIN THURSDAY, SEPTEM Fr. George M. \ mecock r sL11^ * nilw HL m , JsmKj Gamecocks in rushing with 80 yards on a 23-yard field goal. The drive was set up by a Leroy Jeter fumble at the USC 33. The Gamecocks received the ensuing kickoff and promptly drove 71 yards in 12 plays for the first halfs only touchdown. On thirdand-6 from the Duke 8, quarterKafir RrthKu Rnllpr frtnnH PHHip uavsxv uwuu; x u?vi *vunv? Miller in the end zone for the score. Simpson's conversion was true, and the Gamecocks led 10-3 at the half. After receiving the second half NFL Rules get 10-yarc By DAVID BOWDEN Managing Editor As I'm writing this, I'm about to . do with a brick. The 49ers are barelj Diego Chargers at halftime, so I'm t well, the season is still Young (Stev God, I wish Joe was healthy). But I digress. This column is noi time champion Niners, but about NFL, or as Dan Fouts calls it, the The NFL Rules Committee is takin of the game. Rules are meant to m and playable; they aren't supposed furiated. Let me go over some rui change immediately if I were Em sional Football: Grasp and Control: This rule is tect the quarterback by whistling a p fensive player looks at the precious NFL has modified the rule to make i but the fact is, a referee can still stx defender simply grabs the quarterb doesn't necessarily have to tackle th the referee's discretion. This is a we ridiculous rule that won't be enforce fore, get rid of it. Instant Replay: Referees are idi< tional secret. However, the delays tl cause are not worth the effort Instai are often as wrong as the brain-tn and they rarely overturn a decision. Dress Codes: Why does the NFL not a player keeps his socks rolled i pid, but a player can be fined if calves during a game. And rcmenr over Jim McMahon's sweatband? for Catholic schools, not the most r gladiator combat End-zone Celebrations: In ano NFL teams are evidently banned fi 15 points ce To Be!! ight Football Pug's Too wings, 150 shrimp. - Rock-n-Roll at Pugs Too. t $1 cover w/student I.D. ich & Dinner t Street, Columbia, S.C flAN FELLOWSHIP T ORGANIZATION I >DOX STUDENTS ARE DRGANIZATIONAL a BIRD RESTAURANT STREET BER 12 at 7:30 p.m. 'aporis 252-6758 s to 24Teddy Lepp/The Gamecock kickoff, USC put together an impressive 10-play, 70-yard drive capped by another Fuller to Miller scoring toss. On third-and-4 from the Duke 9, the pair made it look easy on a perfectly executed fade route. Simpson's point after gave the Gamecocks' a 17-3 lead with 11:15 remaining in the third quarter. Duke answered with a 6-play, 45-yard scoring drive of their own. jDiuwii s l-yaiu scumig pass iu Committee i penalty fo emotion in their j tory or get angry . .well, it has to should want to da r beating the San down. Denver's Jc . bit worried Oh cessive celebratior e Young that is; Broncos fan in a v I personally hat t about the four- phrase Voltaire, I the rules of the like a total ass. I No Fun League, celebration is insi g all the fun out they are that sensi ake a game safe of work. Let the to make fans in- big-wigs are forge les that I would izes violent confi peror of Profes- charm school. Miscellaneous: intended to pro- rules that need to day dead if a de- the two- minute \ ; QB funny. The the fumbler can re it less obnoxious, repeat of the class >p the action if a Holy Roller was t ack. A defender mand. We better AD* it io ?m tA i* ic .? ? up i<jre someone nas il-intentioned but Another change id evenly. There- add the two-point as big a deal as Dts; that's no na- would be a nice oj hat instant replay u replay officials nonexiste/t in 4 League of Ameru * cr, have anywhere n? - whe",er or are closer to wha ip? It sounds stu- brQther they show their iber the hub-bub In conclusion, Dress codes are Tagliabue and hi nanly sport since League is part oi guys are cutting y ither wise move, game less entertai om showing any posturing and mat [Carolina Auxiliary : Services STRIKING OUT Robert Lamb BOOK SIGNING at the UNIVERSITY BOOKSTC ouccci i unncc IIUvlUULLi I IVWWU TUESDAY, SEPTEMBEF 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.r Robert Lamb is a native of South C Lamb, a graduate of the University ( for The Atlanta Constitution" now wc in University Publications. m Your Educational I 24 tie Shaw came with USC linebacker Robert Gibson hanging all over the Duke quarterback. Incredibly, Brown switched the ball from his right hand to his left before somehow managing to complete the touchdown pass, which pulled Duke within 17-10. Freshman Norman Greene scored USC's final touchdown by recovering a bad Duke snap on an attempted punt in the end zone. The score put the Gamecocks up 24-10 with 3:40 left in the third quarter. Brown finished with 323 yards passing for Duke and Fuller had 177 and one interception for the Gamecocks. Rob DeBoer led all rushers with 80 yards on 10 carrys. Two-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference running back Randy Cuthhp.rt rami ihp. RIiip. Dpvilc wifh ^7 yards. Freshman Brandon Bennett also had 23 yards on only 6 attempts for the Gamecocks. For the Gamecocks, Robert Brooks and Eddie Miller led the team in receptions with 4 for 37 yards and 3 for 37 and two touchdowns, respectively. Aaron Shaw, who caught the game-tying two point conversion, had 7 catches for 66 yards for Duke. Inside linebacker Joe Reaves led the Gamecocks with 11 total tackles. Duke hosts Rutgers next Saturday in Durham, while USC travels to West Virginia, to take on the ; Mountaineers. should r idiocy james. They cannot celebrate viein defeat, and God forbid a player nin !-?/"* And TrvnA nn in uiv wiu-^uii^ aiiu a luuvir >hn Elway got a $500 fine for "exi" because he tossed a football to a wheelchair. ed the Icky Shuffle, but, to paradefend to the death his right to act. assume the NFL feels excessive siting to the defeated team, but if tive, they ought to find a new line winners have some fun; the NFL tting they run a sport that emphasrontation. They aren't running a There are plenty of dumb little i be abolished. For example, after varning, if a player fumbles, only cover the bail, mis is to prevent a ;ic "Holy Roller" play. I guess the oo exciting for the NFL high comput a stop to interesting plays bea heart attack. ; I would like to see would be to conversion to the NFL. This isn't the aforementioned gripes, but it ption. >st every rule mentioned above is le NFL's pet project, the World ;an Football. The WLAF may not ax the talent of the NFL, but they t football is all about than its big let me remind Commissioner Paul s crew that the National Football; f the entertainment business. You our own throat when you make the ning to watch. Drop your pompous :e the game fun again. UNIVERSITY :; BOOKSTORE RUSSELL HOUSE (am*. Ji larolina and grew up in Georgia Mr. )f Georgia and a former feature writer )rks at the University of South Carolina Resource Center ica I