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Friday, September 8,1995
Sophomore
gives big
net gains
In only her second season,
Heather Larkin is establishing
herself as an asset to the Lady
Gamecocks volleyball squad.
AuHiiw HUNT Staff writer
With only two seniors on the Carolina
volleyball squad, it would seem that extra
leadership would have to come unexpectedly
from a underclassmen.
Heather Larkin, 5-11 sophomore middle
blocker from Lake Elmo, Minnesota,
who has shown significant leadership during
her short college volleyball career.
Heather was named to the All-SEC volleyball
team her first year as a freshman.
To be named all-conference as a freshman
is quite an accomplishment, and a honor
that Larkin is proud of.
"To be given this honor so early in my
career is quite humbling and I sincerely
hope that I continue to produce to make my
team a winner and also achieve some of the
goals that I want to attain before my playing
career is over," Larkin said.
Last year, Larkin was the team's leader
in hitting percentage in SEC matches. She
also finished her freshman season with 214
kills, 67 digs, and 97 total blocks. Kim Hudson,
the Lady Gamecocks coach, for the past
tnree years says 01 i^anon s piay, nearner
is a fast, smooth athlete who will help us
be successful in the middle with her strong
blocking as well as her attacking."
Larkin is not only a sophomore sensation
for the Lady Gamecocks, but she was
a leader around the SEC. Larkin showed
flashes of brilliance and she ranked sixth
in the conference in hitting percentage and
fourth in blocking.
Hudson said of Larkin's accomplishments
in the SEC, "Heather is a good allaround
athlete, and has potential to be one
of the top players in the conference this season."
Larkin has been successful so far this
season as she recorded eight kills, 13 digs,
and two aces in a 3-0 win over Davidson
College on Monday. Larkin added 14 kills
and 11 digs in a win over Appalachian State
this past weekend to led the Lady Gamecocks
in the game.
On Wednesday, Larkin continued her
strong showing when she recorded 9 kills
and 15 dips in a 3-0 win nver I1NC-Gra>ns
boro to improve the Lady Gamecocks record
on the season to 5-0.
Larkin is quite optimistic about the season
that has just started at 4-0, "The team
needs to get better each game and try our
hardest to be a winner. The conference will
be tough, but if we 11 work hard together
then we have a chance to win to win many
games and the conference."
Larkin is a hard worker and she will
continue to improve on what she has accomplished
over the last year. As she improves,
the rest of the Lady Gamecocks will
improve also and will contend for the conference
championship in years to come.
Larkin is clearly a bright spot on a team
that is already a formidable force in SEC
volleyball. Carolina travels to Tucson, Arizona
Friday, September 8th and Saturday,
September 9th for the University of Arizona
Volleyball Tournament. They will go
up against New Orleans, American University
and the University of Arizona.
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HH1 he mood of most Gamecock fans
HL I exiting Sanford Stadium last SatI
urday, after watching their team
get whipped by the Georgia Bulldogs,
was one of utter shock.
Incredulous South Carolina faithful
replayed the game in their minds,
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]ea(j couid turn into a 42-23 blowout
loss. Shell-shocked, the players were
searching for answers as well. So many
j believed that Carolina could roll over
Georgia, win at Arkansas, and then go
Hp on to have a dream season. They were
rudely brought back to reality against
You could see it coming. Before the
season, head coach Brad Scott issued a
subtle warning to over-optimistic fans.
He said something to the effect that Carolina
fens were on a wild horse ride that
was extremely exciting, but when the
v* WMM ride stopped, reality would set in. Brad
^ ^SilBi Scott the coach, the teacher, the prophet
jjjHL Carolina's second half collapse against
W mm the Bulldogs can be explained. First of
%9H all, the defensive line, which is the dem
jUg finitive weak point of the team, was pushing
its luck throughout the first half.
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UGA's Robert Edwards was an inch from
breaking long touchdown runs. With no
returning starters, the defensive line
was bending in the first half. In the sec
ond half, it broke.
Against Georgia, South Carolina's
running game was non-existent. Tail^
backs Stanley Pritchett and Duce Staley
looked good at times, but rarely had
anywhere to run. One glaring concern
was the corner blitz. Time and time
again, a Georgia defender would rush
hum the outside ? untouched ? to flatten
Taneyhill. Here, communication
was the problem, but if it keeps up,
Taneyhill could be injured by the third
game of the season.
Finally, and most importantly, the
youth of this team must be highlighted.
Yes, there is a load of talent on this team,
talent that has never graced the University
of South Carolina before; how
ever, it is unproven, and inexperienced
18 k! amecock talent that has never experienced comU
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SEC. To expect a team as young as Carolina's
to go to Georgia on the first game
of the season and win, well, that would
be expecting too much.
Despite the collapse against Georgia,
all hope is not lost for this season.
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year. But last year, the Gamecocks won
on heart and it one to remember. As the
season progresses and as the newcomers
get more adjusted to the system, this
football team will only get better. Plus,
the coaching staff is one of the best in
the business, and they'll get the job done.
With Stanley Pritchett being moved
to fullback and Duce Staley remaining
at tailback, the offensive backfield will
have as solid a double threat as anyone.
One of the big reasons for the loss was
that Pritchett and Staley weren't in the
game at the same time. With either Jason
Lawson or Reggie Alexander in at
fullback, Georgia's defense could key on
either of the tailbacks.
With senior Eric Sullivan returning,
USC will receive some much needed
help, experience, and leadership on the
defensive line. Sullivan will see action
tomorrow and will provide invaluable
help for the defense. The secondary, if
they can improve on their communication,
should improve as well.
Plan nn epoincr tho lntrO-ion oinlr ho
ing thrown at Taneyhill, qs defensive
coordinator Joe Lee Dunn (formerly of
USC) is famous for his all-out-blitzing
schemes. If the offensive backfield fails
to pick up the corner blitzes like they
did last week, it'll be a long day for Carolina
fans.
The keys on defense will be: 1) stop
the option 2) stop the option and 3) stop
the option. If there is a game for the defensive
line to prove themselves, this is
the one. Also, Barry Lunney is an experienced
quarterback who can burn
you deep.
South Carolina players will be more
than ready to redeem themselves from
last week's performance. The offense
should put up enough points to win the
game, and the defense should contain
the option attack. Tomorrow, USC will
prove that the collapse against Georgia
was indeed a fluke. Final score: USC
20 Arkansas 17. P.S... To the classless
Georgia fans that cheered last week
when Taneyhill lay on the turf injured:
Have fun at Tennessee.
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