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Editor's Note: This is the first in a
three-part series
By ANDREW BORGERT
Staff Writer
Knowledgable fans say defense
is the key to a successful football,
but how does USC's defense stack
up against its new Southeastern
Conference opponents?
When discussing defense and the
SEC two names come to mind:
Alabama and Auburn.
These two schools traditionally
have terrifyingly strong and fast
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By NANCY SALOMONSKY
Sports Editor
The hard-hitting, fast-paced sport
of rugby is one of the most popular
club teams at USC.
The USC rugby team is a club
team which operates out of the
office of campus recreation.
Rugoy has the power ana
aggressiveness of football and the
continuous flow of soccer. The mix
, of running and tackling makes for
an intense sport.
"Our team has a good number of
returners with the potential to
start," said Greg Rollings, rugby
club president.
Senior Wyatt Shepherd is a key
player for the Gamecocks at the
center and fullback positions.
"Wyatt is one of the most powerful,
aggressive guys on our team.
He is also a great tackle," Rollings
said.
Another USC standout is senior
Charles Moline. Moline, a wing
forward, was named All-Palmetto
in the South Carolina State Union
league.
"Charles is in the Army
Reserves; he is in excellent physical
condition. He has great speed,
1 and is a tough runner," Rollings
said.
The Gamecocks will also look to
transfer student Jay Monrad as the
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defenses featuring excellent line- injur
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potential. Dixon, a junior, is touted with
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primary eight man. Monrad, a T1
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