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LARRY WILLIAMS Staff Writer
Of the 65,498 that showed up for Saturday nighfs j
pitting the South Carolina Gamecocks against the Louis
Tech Bulldogs, there were various prices paid for a tick
the not-so-anticipated contest. But one thing's for sure
about all of those who were inside Williams-Brice Stat
would have paid double to hear what head coach Brad!
said to his team at halftime.
After a dismal first half that looked like a continuati
last week's offensive struggle, the Gamecocks explode
24 second-half points, cruising to an easy win over the
less Bull doers.
USCs defense continued their dominating play, refi:
to allow their opponent into the end zone for the second i
in a row and limiting Tech to 143 total net yards.
The scoring opened in the first quarter as Tech pu
gether a 15-play, 64-yard scoring drive that ended with i
yard field goal by Marty Kent. The drive took 6:14 of
clock.
After exchanging punts, Carolina got the ball back1
2:57 left on the clock at Tech's 47 yard line. Following a
complete pass by Blake Williamson, Brandon Bennett ru
four times m a row for 42 yards all the way down to the'
five yard line. Stanley Pritchett finished off the drive wi
five-yard run up the middle for a touchdown. The sco
drive was 47 yards in six plays and took 2:08.
The second quarter's only scoring came on a 29-yard
goal by Tech's Kent. The Bulldogs only had to move 21 y
as they were aided by a 62-yard kickoff return by Jonal
Maxwell.
The Gamecocks and Bulldogs closed the half exchani
punts and watching their drives go sour. The half cone
ed with Carolina clinging to a 7-6 lead.
The first-half statistics had Tech ahead in almost &
statistical category. In total net yards, the Dogs had
while Carolina checked in with 102.
If Saturday's game is any indication, this year's Ga
cock squad won't have the terrible second-half letdowns
plagued them in last year's 4-7 season.
After forcing Louisiana Tech to a quick three-and-ou
begin the third, South Carolina quickly drove down the f
with a reception by Toby Cates, rushes by Bennett and Pri
ett and two receptions by Kurt Frederick. The drive sta
at the Dogs 11-yard line, and Reed Morton booted a 27-y
field goal to put USC up 10-6. It was the first field goal of
season for Morton and the Gamecocks.
After a Tech drive was halted at their own 45-yard li
UbC received tne punt ana Degan at tneir own it>-yara l
Mixing up the run and pass to perfection, the Gameco
drove the length of the field and found themselves up 1
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Zt were up 24-6.
More fireworks followed minutes later when Steve Taney
hill passed from the shotgun to Marcus Robinson for a six
5? yard touchdown. Robinson's first career touchdown closec
leJ~ out the scoring for a 31-6 victory.
Tech threatened late, however, as they drove to the USC
six-yard line with 4:38 to go. On fourth down, the Caroling
defense answered yet another test as they held the Dogs or
downs.
"Our defense played well keeping them out of the endzone
ine? for the second straight game," Scott said. "Additionally, we
ine- didn't turn the ball over. I feel like the offensive line got a lol
cks better tonight. James Dexter played well."
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^ m coach after Saturday's trampling of Lt
The Gamecocks got off to a shaky star
fused in the first half. Against Arkanss
carried the team, but in the first half
* fatal game, I thought the team had alread;
Fortunately, we saw the real defei
ond half. The defense shut down the
gave the offense a chance to put points
What can I say about the play of Sta
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4 Jl j| to contain him. He's had a great year,
mm ? SEC defensive Player of the Week last
two sacks this week and giving hell to t
ing offensive linemen who had to eat t
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|j nett, however. Brandon did get over 1C
ing, but that*s not what impressed me
ran over ine uuucog deiense and should
bus fare because he carried three or fou
time, gaining more yardage and leadii
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nlversity Sunday 2-1 couple of more notes about the u.
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All-SEC candidate Brandon Bennett, who finishec
s 114 yards on 21 carries, considers this game a great
dence builder.
The win gave me and the entire team a lot of confid
' We are finding out who tire the players who will be ph
1 this season and who will be the players we can win wit]
, the second half, our linemen began beating them off th<
and making some big holes for the backs to run through.
1 entire offense is clicking better... everyone's starting to
1 and we are all understanding what we need to do to ma!
successful," Bennett said.
South Carolina resumes SEC play next Saturday \
! they travel to Lexington, Ky., for a pivotal matchup ag
' the Kentucky Wildcats. The Cats won in Columbia last
21-17. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
in full swing, US'
Gamecocks are averaging about 70,000 fc
ason is under ?Wchisgreat We travel to Kentucky this s
le and prepare wl" ",ot bf an Ty game' H?wevfr'" sh
r r exactly where the program is in terms o
? i , j petition, there are those who say they dor
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miflinna Tarh improvement from last years squad (sue!
t lankina mn. Ford). To those critics, I say look at the f<
is the defense ter'let me rePeat>the fourth quarter. Li
of Saturday's ^uldn't 6et in the red zone in the fourth qi
lpft for Ken year?our defense is toughest in the fourth,
fense has scored in all three fourth quart*
+,p Unlike last year when we lost fourth qu
R 11 j j we're attacking and not letting up. I think
on the board ^ fr?m the coaching. The team is not fati
rv fvnn?? tvip fourth. My last comment on the game is
can onlv hoDe ness displayed by quarterback Steve Tai
being named may not be the quickest> but I can see a d
week, having his j^ay this year.
he trash-talk- *"e example came Saturday m the
heir words af- wben be scrambled with nowhere to go1
lines. Nobody would have blamed him fo
Brandon Ben- !fbon?n^Jb?t be P?1 h'9 ?
0 yards rush- "e ecb defender back. Although Steve
the most He any yardage, he gained a lot of respect,
have charged on to tbe festivities that take pi
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ch. The Gamecock defense has not allowed a touchdown I
I with Game Notes: The only iryury reported was defensive tad
confi- le Mike Washington, who pulled a hamstring ... Bennet
moved up two spots to sixth oh USC's all-time rushing lisl
ence. His 114 yards raised his career total to 2,480. He move<
iying ahead of Kevin Long, 2,372, and Jay Lynn Hodgin, 2,478 ..
ti. In Two weeks ago, junior fallback Stanley Pritchett had nevei
i ball scored a collegiate touchdown. Now he has four.
Our He scored both touchdowns in last week's 14-0 win ovei
talk, Arkansas. Against La. Tech, Pritchett scored on a five-yarc
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12-yard line... Terry Cousin's punt block in the third quar
vhen ter was South Carolina's second punt block in three games
ainst and the fourth kick the Gamecocks have blocked this year
year, South Carolina blocked one field goal and partially blockec
another in the Arkansas game.
C on winning track
ins a game, leaders. If that doesn't pan out, Star Search could be
veek, which a wise career move.
ould tell us I don't know who the disc jockey is during the game,
f SEC com- but whoever it is does a good job. Crowd favorites such
t't see much as "Tootsie Roll" by the 69 Boyz and "The funky Y 2
ti as Danny Z" by The Puppies are welcome additions. I never
>urth quar- thought the Miami sound would make it to USC, but
ist year we here it is.
larter. This The band put in some overtime Saturday. With all
and our of- the points scored in the second half, they never realsrs.
ly had a chance to put their instruments down. I also
larter leads, liked the revival of the chants in the fourth quarter,
this is com- My only concern is that Carolina has to borrow other
gued in the universities' chants, like Florida's and FSlTs. I would
the tough- love to see "The Gamecock" instead of "The Gator" or
neyhill. He "The Chop". I have no clue of how it should go or if
ifference in their should be a specific noise made, but I want one.
One suggestion is "The Bird" performed by The Time
third quar- in "Purple Rain."
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r going out a suggestion, I would be happy to pass it on to the pubid
knocked lie for future games.
didn't gain On to the 10-2 volleyball team. South Carolina has
been whipping up on their opponents since the seaace
during son began, with most of those matches being on the
h the danc- road. USC's Amy Iannoccari, Kori Ermigarat and
ne uniden- Katie Gerst have been tearing up their competition,
mt section. The team returns home Sept. 30 to begin SEC play
>u, the boy against Alabama. If you've never been to a volleyball
pi this guy game, you should check them out. It's exciting, and
f the cheer- our team is quick and powerful.
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