Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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use golf I From Staff Reports The USC men's golf team finished fifth in the Carpet Capital Classic in Dalton, Ga. The Gamecocks finished the two-round tournament with a team score of 590, 17 strokes behind overall champion T TmI. . V^lCUldUU UIUVCIMI/. The tournament was played at The Farm, a par 72, 6,600 Dear Coa Welcome to the University of South Carolina, and thank you for ending our search for a coach, which you know was a pretty interesting experience. We know you have a tremendous task ahead of you and do not expect you to be an overnight savior for this strusslins nrooram: however. your previous experience (nine Coach of the Year awards this year) will be beneficial in your recruiting process. I cannot imagine who would not want to play for a coach with such credentials. Everyone here in Columbia was glad to hear- you will not be pulling a Cremins and returning to your former school. Granted the retailers Students appr BY ROB RODUSKY Assistant Sports Editor Eddie Fogler's coming. Eddie Fogler's coming. Who, you may ask? While this man may not have the national reputation of "Mr. 72 hours" Bobby Cremins, he definitely has the ability and the reputation as a top-rank coach. USC students' reaction of Fogler's coming was a combination of- surprise, happiness and apathy. Many people have no idea of who this man, who was named the Coach of the Year, is. "I have no opinion whatsoever," junior Amanda Mullinax said. "I wasn't even upset when Cremins left." Freshman Josh Locklair was very upbeat about the former Vanderbilt coach coming to JH HHJI bHHKSCESZxiiS team finishes yard course at Georgia Tech David ! and was limited to two rounds tied for because of the weather condi- shot 15( tions Saturday. place, Of the 16-team field, seven punched were from the SEC, and USC a tie for finished ahead of all of the SEC The 1 schools except Florida. action t. Carl Paulson and Chad the Pit Mason tied for 13th place with McGre< scores of 146, two over par. N.C. T7l en r ogier, are not as thrilled because they won't be able to sell the white wigs, but they can look to the future where hopefully they can sell SEC champion shirts, Final Four shirts and who knows, maybe even National Champion merchandise. It is also a relief to see a coach that has his priorities in order and does not put athletics above academics. So again, welcome and thank you. We realize we are lucky to have such a highly credited coach who has the ability to turn programs into winners. It is also nice to know you will take a stand against drug users. Sincerely, Rob Rodusky Assistant Sports Editor jo r\? rr1 at* uvt yji i Columbia. "I like his attitude," he said. "I feel he will take the program in the direction that it needs to go. Hopefully, he will take us to the tournament." Junior Rob Meglaughlin echoed Locklair's comments. "He is going to help out the basketball team," he said. "Any coach would be an asset because we had no coach before with Newton." There was optimism in the voice of freshman Mark Brunty. "It is awesome," he said. "He proved himself at Vanderbilt, and tie can do more than Cremins. He is very intelligent which was evident during the press conference." Will Fogler turn people's heads and make them take notice? Only time will tell. 5th in Carpet ( Seawell shot 150, and 29th. Brett Pendergast ] c,emson > to secure a tie for 63rd and David Steelman 3 .Oklahoma Stat I in 161 to place him in 4. Florida 76, h 5. South Carolina r . , . 6. North Carolina, Gamecocks will be in 7. Wake Forest his coming weekend at ig Intercollegiate at V^Tp'^'' ;or Downs in Raleigh, ^d M^on David Seawell Brent Pendergast Davis Steeolman fll-JffllfJP: 111 Wmi Capital Classic 573 8. Duke 599 M w m * n.c. $tat* ' m- ?oo ft j 584 10. Alabama 601 // 586 ' 10,Texas ::601 // 590 12. Louisana 602 // ? 595 | 13,Auburn 609 // ........ 596 14. Tennessee 611 j ft .. > T13th ^ i ff R13th // p 729111 ^ // T63rd II' j=::SL'?TH/ ^We've got iheiottesf j new&yles On,. ? ffl 3, in r>i 9 M Swimwear for Juniors ]V Catalina? 4? Jantzen? / fc* Citrus? re? Ocean Pacific? |!| Sassafras? Hobie? IP AND MORE! || Dutch Square Mall II Richland Fashion Mall bl^