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Upstart Game< LARRY WHAMS Staff Writer Tomorrow night the South Carolina football ^ team will travel to Baton Rouge, La. to take on 8 the Louisiana State Tigers. An SEC foe, the Tigers are 1-2 on the season and 1-1 in the con- 8 ference, while the Gamecocks are enjoying a 3- ^ 1 record, 2-1 in the conference. o Piece of cake, right? Think again. Accord ? 1 11 X 1 ? * nTT 1, ing to statistics ana overall taient, IjO u appears i to be the most formidable team yet on the Game- e cock's schedule. Coach Brad Scott thinks LSU t is the real deal. "They have great team speed," Scott said, t "They have big play ability in their runningback, C wide receivers and quarterback, who can effeo- t tively run the offense." s The Tigers are coming off an open date, one \ that is well needed if you look back to the week before. > Despite a tremendous defensive performance a against the Auburn Tigers, LSU committed five fourth quarter interceptions, including three re- \ turned for TDs to suffer a devastating 30-26 loss, t There were bright spots abound despite the loss to Aubum. Senior split aid Brett Bech caught j three passes for 104 yards, including a career- ? best 76-yard touchdown reception from quar- { terback Jamie Howard. Bech is averaging 21.8 yards per reception. t The LSU defense held Auburn to just 165 ? yards, the fewest they have allowed in nine years, j Countdown to Atla From Staff Reports The countdown has started, and in 497 days 1 an Olympic dream will become reality for three women who outdistance the competition on the 1 road to Atlanta and the 1996 Olympics. ! On Saturday, Feb. 10,1995, the USA Women's Olympic Marathon Trials will test the mettle of 1 an estimated 200 elite runners to select the three 1 who will represent the United States in the ! Olympics. "Olympic dreams begin in Columbia; and not 1 just for marathon runners," Russ Pate, president 1 of the Carolina Marathon Association and host 1 __:j "to. r\ ? oi me inais, saiu. xnc vuiuuiuia vyrg<uiix.iiig Committee has signed agreements with four Russian teams and has commitments from a | dozen track and field teams from the Mideast 1 and Northern Africa to train for the Olympics in the Midlands." ] "Marathon runners will get their first taste j of South Carolina hospitality when we host the 1 i 1 DELTA Congratulates its i iQ New ^ Initiates p Matthew Buell E Flor* TV/f/->N.Toit* I k KT' Lycui iviv.i^un 1 it IE Will McNair 0W\1 Linn Pitts Yj v| Eric Wehr ||^ truth powe OtuIC -Dig Class Ring: in rear | - it December Grads - FREE CAP announ Balfour: Your qualit) 1 (803) 254-5330 1-800-5260290 i__MM_ locks travel t The defense also held Auburn to just eight irst downs, the fewest they have allowed in a ame in nine years. The combination of a strong passing game ind a solid defense could spell trouble for the Jamecocks, who's weaknesses are in the secndary and offensive line. If the Tigers score a few touchdowns early, t could be a long trip back to Columbia; howver, the USC squad is on a roll and won't give ip without a solid fight. users win over leentucKy last weeK marKea heir third in a row, second in the SEC. The Jamecocks took a 10-9 lead at the half and for he second straight week turned in a dominant econd half performance to post their second SEC trin. Brandon Bennett rushed to his third 100rard rushing game of the season (10th overall), is he plowed out 122 yards and a touch. Steve Taneyhill grabbed SEC player of the veek honors with his impressive 254-yard, twc ouchdown passing performance. Stanley Pritchett picked up a career high 91 rards rushing, and Monty Means scored his firsl ind second career touchdowns on two receptions or 61 yards. 1-1 i 1 1 i * ll. A J? or tfte uamecocxs 10 win, mey musi con ;inue to hold onto the ball, and also continue tc itrip it away from their opponent. USC is cur ently first in the SEC in turnover ratio (+8) Qta '96 begins as L995 USA Women's National Championship. P national championship naturally attracts th< highest caliber athletes ," Pate said, "but this race has added significance of being run on th< same course as the Olympic Trials." Prize money also will provide an incentive ir ittracting runners to the 1995 National Cham rionshipe. A $50,000 purse will be divided int< iwards ranging from $1,000 to $12,500. "The Carolina Marathon has a strong histo 7 of attracting some of the country's top womei iinners," Mattox said. "We've listened to theii recommendations through the years, which, com urilk fkn avt\aw at>/>a waW rromnrl fmm 1 J Jinuu n ii/ii ui& ^Apui nv tv/ guuivvt iivui xt years of running the Carolina Marathon, put 11s in a position to organize an excellent qualify ing competition." Members of the organizing committee are es pecially pleased that on Feb. 11,1995, womei entering the Carolina Marathon will be runninj in the USA Women's National Championship the only chance many of them will have to par TAX DELT/ lew initiates and ] p R FAITH COT Savings on Balfoi 3 $50.00 discount visit our showroo nd save!!! Center ntrance Blossom Kj ? Int'l Ministries p ^ I p en 1 f USC Russell House Green ^ AND GOWN with 25 person; cements (exp 11/11/94) i alternative to bookstore excli 1609 Bloss Columbia,! o Baton Rouge, Senior Tony Watklns, soon here making a hi t Gamecocks In tackles this season with 23. V two seasons. They have given the ball up only four times and ti taken it away a total of 12. > Tm encouraged that our offense isn't turn- gi ing the ball over and that the defense created n . four turnovers," Scott said, referring to the Ken- 1> Columbia hosts Won i ticipate in such an elite running event. Men who o: j run the 1995 Carolina Marathon will start no k 3 hour later than the 9 a.m. start for the champi- tl j onship race. While the Carolina Marathon will be run on h l the same day and course as the Olympic Trials ir in 1996, the men and women entering the Car- a ) olina Marathon will have a different start time, k A10K, Corporate Competition and Youth Race - also will be held each year. 1995 will be the fifth d l year of the youth race, which attracts nearly d r 1,000 young people, ages 6 to 15. 1 A number of activities will surround the Na- tl 5 tional Championship and the Olympic Trials, s Following a precedent set by the Carolina s MaratVinn +V10 nitron 171 nor mmmittpp nlnns t.n a HXUX UWIUIIJ Wiiv WlgMllIHlJlIg vv... f ? ? use the races to promote health awareness and t i- the benefits of exercise. v a In conjunction with the educational compo- r y nent, organizers are involving local schools with t i- the races. Already more than 150 classes at 26 t elementary schools in the Midlands have signed \ 1 ! HaveltYour i pledges | KlS^G 50 I 1 Coupe 1 j I \jk\jyjyj kjmy cu l6Clg6S | Offer Expire Bob Balut i?? rj. Becker ris Brooks I I ; Dobreski I ianLewis lal I addLoftis I I e Mullady I m tt Raglana M Jon Reece V:W JRAGE | jr on **"9 \?i;1 ~i1 iTori ftro/4nofiAn ui^V/U giauuauuu IDG isivity BOOKS L'j P B m om St. \ ) | SC 29201 8 o o - *; square off wit VAN HOPE The Gamecock 0 t on a Louisiana Tech player,< leads the kfatldns has led USC In tackles the past a v icky game. v Steve Taneyhili is entering his fourth straight ame without an interception. The junior has b icked ud seven touchdowns while throwing on- C r two picks; both were in the opener against f Hen's USA Olympic n to sponsor a marathon runner. A variety of iarning activities are being planned around lese sponsorships. Tew communities have the opportunity to ost such a high profile event," Pate said. "Hostlg the National Championship and Olympic Trils in Columbia, S.C., will attract positive atmtion to our community and state. The broad-based support has been tremenous and is the reason we were able to beat out ities like San Diego in our bid to host the Olympic Vials. Our success is a tangible example of what kio oroo /van Ar\ \irViari wa u/nrlr frtrratViAT w LU0 ui^u vail uu ?? iivii ?v nwia nw^vwivi . Hundreds of volunteers have pooled their re- ' ources to submit a successful bid the USA Track nd Field, Mattox said, adding by the finish of he Olympic Trials more than 2,000 volunteers irill have contributed to its success. From plan- J ling and hosting fund-raising events to moni oring a water station during the race, voluneers are need for a variety of jobs. Anyone interested in volunteering their help i 1 Way, Right Away [ Have! 10 OFF ANY LARGE 8URGI SANDWICH I KINl ?n Per Order 1211 College St. I G< sDec. 31, 1994 I C HI m lllll I 'M I if so, *ET THI fUri * "" ^ 31 T&Sjr^' ?>i?M?a ?4?^' A Reference for V , . i n ? *-?-*- Itwflwf** P^H^iSj theResfofts! -gg >"A %$ ********* 'f*)sss ^^Jass pi r | l . L. _ ^ r \ i ... ^ a\ii L ~\_ \iil m mmmaamsmm s 7 *7 *7 ? O 11 2 stat] h LSU Tigers eorgia. Pregame notes: LSU runs a multiple ofinse, while their primary defense is the 4-3, the ame as the Gamecocks. LSlTs offense ranks lird in the SEC in the passing category. Their 47.67 yards per game ranks them behind Floria and Georgia, which average 326 and 356 yards er game passing, respectively. If the Gamecocks can pull off a win Saturay, and Georgia loses to Alabama, Carolina will a a anliiT oomn^ in +V10 RU1T Woof KoViinH cnioaa 'ho, the Florida Gators. In this scenario, Georia will fall to third with a 2-2 conference record. Tennessee, playing non-conference opponent Washington State, will remain fourth with a 1conference record. Kentucky, Vanderbilt and irkansas, well, lets just say they aren't making enervations for New Orleans Jan. 1. USC ranks third in the SEC in scoring dejnse and ninth nationally, allowing 9.75 points game. Only Florida and Alabama rank ahead f the Gamecocks in the SEC. South Carolina has an 11 game losing streak .it i i ^ii nrv ji _ a __ i_ _ _i_ x _ 1 aoa t tne nanas or ine ngers aaiing Dacx to i?ou, dien USC came away with its first and only win s. LSU. The game will be televised on a pay-per-view iasis. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. (EST). Contact your local cable company for more inormation. Marathon Trials >r finding out more about volunteer opportuniies should call Mattox at 929-1996. The Coumbia Convention and Visitors Bureau will soon >pen a hotline to serve as a central clearing house 'or information relating to the races. The estimated cost of hosting both races is $50,000, including the cost associated with runling the Carolina Marathon. To offset this cost, several major sponsors have pledged their sup?rt and fund raising events such as concerts are n the planning stages. Financial support also has been committed via the accommodations tax from Richland and Lexington counties and Columbia, and the S.C. Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism has provided matching grant funds. Other major sponsors are NationsBank, SCAN A, The State newspaper, Providence Hospital and Colonial Life. In-kind sponsorship is being provided by WIS-TV and the Adam's Mark, official headquarters for the Olympic Trials. It Tour Way, Right Away ?R $1.99 Q CHICKEN SANDWICH | ? 1 Coupon Per Order ood only at 1211 College St. )ffer Expires Dec. 31,1994 - ^ A I 1:11 MIIHII W ECEI E^BfK.#. ^ ^ ffSSj"? \ ^ bmBJUI \ t .m t 371 RAVEL\ &