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o McGee tc By TIM THORSEN one year e Sports Editor sion, pos: The search is finally over. after the Mike McGee has been named ^ree year* the new athletic director at the University of South Carolina. receive "I look forward to working with annual $U the fine coaches and staff here at salary suj the university and integrating into meni Irom the athletic community," McGee Ietic dej said. ment fund" "An institution whose outlook is The tera as bright as USC, and one that the agree enjoys such wonderful student, $80,000 ri alumni, and fan support, deserves USC Gam an athletic program that brings hon- over the ct or and respect to the institution and McGee, reflects a positive and successful ics direct* image on the campus and the Southern Carolina family." There, he McGee's contract is for four women's l years with an annual base salary of nence and $120,000. The contract contains a as a leadei Men's swimming tea defeats Clemson by ] By NANCY SALOMONSKY Sports Editor The University of South Carolina swimming and i ing teams are having a successful season as t teams defeated arch rival Clemson on Nov. 20. The Gamecock men's team beat Clemson 129as they placed first and second in the 400 med Freshman Brandon Short anchored the the USC ti with a time of 46.97 to edge out the Tigers. The men's team continued its attack as for Olympian Rik Lieshman won the 200 butterfly 1:51.13 with Carolina's Dino Verbrugge finishir close second at 1:52.75. Junior Jon Moore paced the 200 Breaststroke won the competition with the time of 2:07.08. Dan Phillips added two more wins to the S( Carolina victory as he place first in the 100 and meter freestyle. Phillips was also a member of 400 meter freestyle relay team that included SI Gregg Higson and Peter Cadwell. Head Coach Keith Switzer announced the sigi of Charles Girdlestone to an NCAA letter of inter swim at USC. Gridlestone, a native from Vent Calif., is the California record holder in the 200 > backstroke. He participated in the U.S. Sei Nationals and was a U.S. Junior National finalist. "Going into California and getting a student-ath the caliber of Charles shows that we are contini to make strides in recruiting to maintain Sc Carolina's status as a national power house," Swi said. The women's swim team is undefeated and sc< from the Clemson meet were not available at p time. I Come by the Russell House between 9am and 7pm now until Saturday. Graduates and Seniors: Remember to sign up for ar appointment in front of the Grand Market Place! ___ iviaKe d uaie v If you have or have recent mononucleosis, or measles, y< contain valuable, antibodies. Earn up to $400 a month*a week For more information, ca w Serologicals Creating A Healthier Wi Minimum $50 per donation, donate up to twice a For a limited time o We need healthy males with 1 3>20 per donation Sp< i bring winn xten- pp ties for key administrative posifirst W 9 a The Southern Cal men's program >. He .1 has been named by USA Today as also * *1 the best among the nation's private an ***** j | institutions for the past four years 5,000 j| iU and as the top PAC-10 men's pro)ple Jj? ml gram for two of the past three ath- ??(f mmm years. 3art- McGee is a graduate of Elizabeth McGee (^jty High School and received a as of bachelor's degree in business ment also include an administration while at Duke elocation loan from the University, where he was also a ecock Club to be repaid first team All-American tackle. In )urse of five years. his senior season, he was awarded 53, has served as athlet- the Outland Trophy, ar at the University of McGee's played with the NFL's California since 1984. St. Louis Cardinals until a career guided 20 men's and ending neck injury forced him to jeams to national promi- leave the game in 1962. earned national ranking McGee then began his college in the hiring of mmon- coaching career in 1963 as an m Freshman of tl i iii i^n ii ^ ^ I PORTRAIT i a#-mi THE GARNE ; YEARB THIS WEE mxrnr\T IklH iniAULL la ac( Red Lobster Is ^Not tf you've got what you've got the skills and Whether you're gr a hotel/restaurant manai # 1 demonstrate your ability . -r*4-iin You're ready for today's VJLULI UlD. , Backed by the resc Inc., we ve become Amc ly had herpes, Chain. As a result, we a ' , , , r f iejd through some of th 3Ur blood may paths available. As an Assistant Mi lenges from day one. Yo -in just 3 hours You"serve Vp ^ 6005! ,, new sense of pride and < .11 803-254-6537. 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At Qq UNC, he earned a doctorate degree ^ in adult and higher education and in business administration in 1982. 198 From 1980 to 1984, McGee served as athletics director at the University of Cincinnati, and he 1 99' was named to that same post at Southern Cal in July of 1984. tie Year nizes Taneyhill, Coac r By ROB RODUSKY Assistant Sports Editor South Carolina quarterback Steve Ts was named Sports Illustrated Freshman Year in the Nov. 30 issue. - . In the same issue, head coach Sparky was named runner-up Coach Of The Year. m The 6'5" Taneyhill completed 86 out SPf; passes for a 53.1 completion percentage yards and seven touchdowns and six ir mm lions. These statistics helped him to finish M| the nation among quarterbacks. His ratim * of 125.9 placed him fourth among quarter! Bk the Southeastern Conference. Earlier this I Taneyhill was also named Top Fre I Quarterback by USA Today. FjM "The wild-haired, earring wearing Tj became die starter on October 17. the Gar pp were 0-5, and he boasted that they would EjL. another game. He was wrong: They wei m the Sports Illustrated article said. Both Woods and Taneyhill help Aj Gamecocks rescue a team that was 0-5 an J&Jlr: e>A frtr ti/hat cwmcH ciir#? rlicactf?r IVV * Ui T? Iim .JVVIHVU ???vv W?U?WVV? . "It's good for him (to be named rui coach of the year). He did his part at the the season. It shows a lot about his chara< coaching ability," Taneyhill said. ie Photo Woods remained as head coach after earli- called for his resignation and helped to gi SITTINGS! T & BLACK OOK. K ONLY! dUnflJ ImbUH LENCE IS NO DIDENT. ?The Best By Choice. 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Florida 32859-3330. ? i office for brochures and sign up for an W1A ortunity Employer. Pre-Employment StU( ' gar : r & / ' - f ' ion to USC 0 - Graduated from Duke University 5 - Earned master's degree from UNC 6 - Assistant coach at University of Wisconsin 7 - Assistant coach at University of Minnesota 0 - Head coach at East Carolina 1 - Head coach at Duke University 0 - Named athletic director at University of Cincinnati 4 - Named athletic director at University of Southern California 2 - Named athletic director at University of South Carolina h Woods in annual best Gamecocks to a 5-6 record. jr Ik Taneyhill's enthusiastic meyhill ? A Play helped to inspire an of the r) impotent offense and a crowd ' that was starving for a leader. Woods > f feels really g0**1 <t0 be JX named Freshman of the of 162 mk Year). It feels really good to 1 272 jmm Jam be able to accomplish this as itercep- ^ tA7 , a freshman," he said. 34^ jn Woods "j had a lot of help though, i points I don't want people to think Jacks in that it was just me, it was a total team effort," season Xaneyhill said. shman Woods told the State, "I am real happy for Steve. I am happy for Carolina football team and meyhill die recognition that it brings to South Carolina." necocks Woods said the success of Taneyhill will make n't lose recruiting a little bit easier for USC. nn nm i Ann an rt n rtiiAHar It ?-l Ul many pcupic uii win wiuiuui a ^uaiitiback that can make things happen. This .should be ed the an indication to all others that we've got a guy d head- can make things happen," he told The State. "If I were a big, old offensive lineman, I'd nner-up wanl to be a part of a team with a player like end of him," he said. :ter and Taneyhill, as he has in the past, made predictions for next year's season. What's in his forenlavers casl? An an undefeated season and national jide the championship. A photographer is also scheduled from 6pm to 9pm: Wed., Dec. 2 - Columbia Hall Classroom Thurs., Dec. 3 - Bates House Classroom Fri., Dec. 4 - Towers Area Social Room From 10am to 7pm: Sat., Dec. 5 - Patterson Hall West Lobby Questions? CaCtStudent Media at 777-3888 Student Basketball Ticket Distribution Games Played During Winter Break ?Five Games? CAsheville Dec. 12th 7:30pm cer Jan. 2nd 7:30pm ansas Jan. 9th TBA Miss Jan. 13th 8:05pm )urn Jan. 16th 12:05pm icial distribution of student tickets will be nday, Dec. 7th and Tuesday, Dec. 8th, n-4pm. Validation on this date: $10 cash, tribution will be in the Russell House, 3m 203. Student tickets will also be on ne day at the Coliseum Ticket Office dent ticket window from 9am until the ne's halftime. Validation on game night 1 also be $10 cash. You must have your dent ID card and student ticket to enter any ne at the Coliseum.