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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
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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
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and Northern Africa to train for the Olympics in
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"Marathon runners will get their first taste j
of South Carolina hospitality when we host the 1
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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.
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;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)
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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
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iinners," Mattox said. "We've listened to theii
recommendations through the years, which, com
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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'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
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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
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