Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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After four By JIMMY DeBUTTS Sports Editor The last four years of USC football have seen the Gamecocks join the SEC but unable to reach postseason play. The Gamecocks were led to a 6-5 record in 1990 by quarterback Bobby Fuller. Fuller Finished his career at Carolina in 1991, third on the alltime passing list with 4,896 yards. The 1991 season saw USC win only three games, losing six and tying two. The Gamecocks tied Duke 2424 in the first game of the season. The first win for Carolina in 1991 was against Virginia Tech on Sept. 21. USC put 28 points on the board against the Hoakies. Carolina had its best game in 1991 against East Tennessee State on October 5. USC 1 r Facing the Future ^ j years, hop scored 55 points while holding ETS to 7. Coach Sparky Woods' third season showed little hope for the stiff competition the Gamecocks would be facing in the SEC. As the 1992 season got under way, things went from bad to worse for the Gamecocks. Carolina lost its first five games of the 1-992 campaign. Coach Woods faced criticism from players and fans during this stretch. The players staged a revolt, wanting Sparky to resign. Woods remained on the job, changed his starting quarterback and had the Gamecocks winning. Freshman Steve Taneyhill brought excitement back to Columbia and helped the Gamecocks put together ctMinkt nrinc Drvnrl knnPC TirAfP IV/ut juai^iii r* 1110. wwi nvpvo *?viv abounding, but with a 9*14 loss to CLASS University of S CLASS University of S es high for Expectations are once wot again high for the new sojj coach. For a team that has us( not played in a bowl since the 1988 Liberty Bowl ,the Dix time is now for Carolina ofB fans. wei Florida on Nov. 14 in Gainesville, fea USC lost its chance to go bowling. in? The biggest boost for Carolina foot- P^ ball came the next week in Clemson when the Gamecocks surprised the Tigers by winning 24-13 at Death Val- ec* ley. ^rc The Clemson win was the first time fev since 1987 the Gamecocks defeated h0' Bui OF '94 o u t h Carolina Paula Denise Hughes, We're so proud of you. Congratulations and may God bless you as you graduate. Always remember that we love you. -Love, Mom, Dad and Mike IL OF '94 I \ o n t h Carolina Kendra Ane Pietrowitz, We're so proud of you and all you've L accomplished. You continue to amaze us! May all your dreams come true. God Bless You. 1 -Love, Mom, Dad, Sandy, Cindy, and Andy Gamecock Tigers. The Gamecocks hadn't K l in Clemson since the 1984 sea- Thi ne: long with joining the SEC in 1992, ter 3 also made some changes in the ter it office. USC named Mike McGee ch; tthletic Director, replacing King 17 on, who was reassigned. qu; rhp Gamerorks won five 19' heir last six games in 1992, fans ccx e optimistic going into the 1993 I son. Carolina kept the magic go- ret in the first game of the '93 cam- ml gn by defeating Georgia 23-21 be- abl :en the hedges in Athens, na owl hopes were again resurrect- rei by Gamecock fans. USC was 1 pped by Arkansas 17-18 in Fayet- foi ille on Sept. 11. Carolina came ha me on Sept. 18 and wipped the 19 lldogs of Louisiana Tech 34-3. for CLAS S I University of Sc ! I * wfr 1 & mi - JH 5E ALL THAT YOU CA1 Future Age Deve The Ten Lesson Hom< On Developing your Ps For Informati( The Institute For Advanced 511 Avenue of the An New York, N PI K tOTJNTING 1 TEMPS ABwiti? 115 Atrium Way P.O. Box 232 ; football Kentucky came to Columbia for a ursday night contest on ESPN the ict week. The Gamecocks took a i point lead into the fourth quar, but could not hold off a late irge by the Wildcats and lost 21. Losing big leads in the fourth irter was a disappointing trend in ?3 that end up costing the Game:ks any chance of bowl play. ISC finished the season with a 4-7 :ord which resulted in the dis ssal of Sparky Woods. McGee was le to sign FSU's offensive coorditor Brad Scott to take over the gns as head football coach, expectations are once again high the new coach. For a team that s not played in a bowl since the 88 Liberty Bowl, the time is now Carolina fans. 1 3F '94 > u i li Carolina / . \ I > Mark E. Dowaschinski, KAr*r\s oui lyicuuicuiui id ivicurx. The last "Dow" to graduate, but not the least. Good Luck, Good Health, and a Successful Future. -Love, Mom, Dad, John and Paul ?l N BE, AND MORE!!! lopement i Study Program iychic Abilities 3n, write: Meta physical Studies nericas. Box 365 Y 10011 [ay H. Mayes, CPA Executive Director (803) 736-1036 FAX (8(B) 788-1758 i of John Shell Associates,, 91 Columbia, SC 29224