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Scott revs LARRY WILLIAMS Staff Writer If you think South Carolina head coach Brad Scott was satisfied with the play of his offensive line and defensive unit this past season, think again. During the Christmas holidays, the TT.Qr fnnfKall foam's rnarliincr staff underwent an overhaul, adding three new coaches to the following positions: offensive line, defensive secondary and defensive ends. Over the break, running backs coach Frank Hickson left the coaching staff to pursue other opportunities. Bobby Johns, the defensive backs coach left, as did Bob Stinchcomb, who coached outside linebackers and special teams. Chuck Kelly, who was the offensive line coach, is moving to running backs and special teams. Bruce Johnson, the former defensive backfield coach at the University of North Carolina; John Zernhelt, the former offensive line coach at Duke; s and Rick Petri, who coached the University cf Miami defensive line, were all added to the South Carolina coaching staff over the holidays. Petri played a key role in developing some outstanding defenses at the University of Miami, and his pupils include a Lombardi Award winner, two first-team All-Americans and six players who went on to NFL careers. He was named an assistant football coach at usu uec. zi. Petri had coached Miami's defensive line since 1993. In 1994, the Hurricanes led the nation in scoring defense, total defense and pass efficiency defense. Petri developed Lombardi Award (( winner Warren Sapp, who was a firstround, draft pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Patrick Riley, a secondround selection by the Chicago Bears. In addition, defensive end Kenard Lang was named Freshman of the Year in the Big East Conference. His 1993 Hurricane defense, led by All-American defensive end Kevin Patrick, finished fourth nationally in total defense. A 17-year coaching veteran, Petri coached at the University of Mississippi from 1989-91, where he developed a Lady Gamecocl p5 m i I I F K=1t1 ( I DEPARTMENT OF SI An Affirn Tu imps Game "I would not leave Miami unless itself, and that's what coming to t me. I understand and appreciate know that the Gamecock program leadership." Ri strong defensive front that included Kelvin Pritchard, a 1991 first-round draft choice of the Detroit Lions. Petri coached the defensive front at Louisiana Tech in 1992 and the defensive line at Arkansas State from 1979-88. A native of St. Louis, Petri, 42, was a four-year letterman as a nose guard at Missouri-Rolla (1973-76), where he was a teammate of Carolina head coach Brad Scott. Petri received his bachelors degree in engineering management ir 1976 and later went on to earn a master's degree in 1978 from Pittsburgh (Kan.! State. Tve known Rick Petri for 20 years and I have the highest regard for hiir as a football coach and person," USC coach Brad Scott said. "He has beer instrumental in Miami's dominance or defense, and he has coached anc developed some outstanding anc nationally recognized football players during his career. He will be a greal asset to our program." "I would not leave Miami unless i unique opportunity presented itself and thats what coming to the University of South Carolina is for me," Petri said "I understand and appreciate what Brae Scott stands for, and I know that the Gamecock program is going to b< successful under his leadership." Petri and his wife, Marsha, hav< two children, Brad and Kory. Bruce Johnson brings 21 years o collegiate coaching experience, including three stints as a defensive coordinator and will coach the defensive secondary Johnson joins Scott's staff aftei serving as the defensive backfield coacl at the University of North Carolina foi the past six seasons, where he helper mold one of the country's most respecter and effective defensive units. This pas season, the Tar Heels led the Atlantic Irs basketball at iOME Intramural re going o he followii Lacquetbal] Team Raci 2 on 2 Ba: Entries will hursday, )< All three e^ free to USC staff, and is mompus K"re rUDENT LIFE/DIVISION 1 lative Action/ Equal Opportunit lesday, January 16, 1996 KLd icock coacl a unique opportunity presented he University of South Carolina is for what Brad Scott stands for, and I i is going to be successful under his ck Petri, new defensive ends coach I Coast Conference in total defense and I ranked sixth nationally. Coach Johnson's secondary unit ranked second in the l ACC, sixth in the nation, yielding just 148 yards through the air per game. During his time at UNC, Johnson i coached five defensive backs who went I on to play in the NFL, including Thomas s Smith (Buffalo Bills), Rondell Jones l (Denver Broncos), Bracey Walker (Kansas i City Chiefs), Sean Crocker (Buffalo Bills) i and Jimmy Hitchcock (New England i Patriots). In addition, Walker became ) the first Tar Heel defensive back to be named first-team All-America in 1993. , Johnson, 48, was defensive i coordinator at the Air Force Academy ) for six years, (1985-89) during which i the Falcons enjoyed a period of i consistency and success. He has also 1 coached at LSU, the Citadel, North I Carolina State and Marshall, where he s served as defensive coordinator, t "Coach Johnson brings tremendous experience and a solid coaching i reputation which speaks of success and , respect," Scott said. "I worked with r Bruce at The Citadel and have followed his career ever since. He is a highly I motivated coach who will be an } outstanding addition to our football i program." A native of Reidsville, N.C., Johnson } played at WofFord College, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1970. f He spent four years coaching at the high I school level in North Carolina before , entering the collegiate coaching ranks in 1974 at North Carolina State as a r graduate assistant for Lou Holtz. 1 "Coming to South Carolina and r competing in the Southeastern 1 Conference presents a tremendous 1 opportunity and challenge," Johnson t said. "Exciting things are happening at : South Carolina, and I believe in the home vs. Coastal m BACK Sign ops n now for ng sports. [ Doubles ijuetball sketball . I close on inuary 18. rents are D faculty, students. ation OF STUDENT AFFAIRS y Employer 1 The Gamecock , 3 ting staff objectives Coach Scott has outlined for the football program. I have a lot of ties to the state of South Carolina, and this seemed like a good fit and situation for me professionally and for my family. Johnson is married to the former Connie Lanier, and they have one daughter, Jessica. t t n v li. ^ j J 1 donn ZieraneiL is consiaerea to De one of the top line coaches in college football. Under the direction of Zernhelt, Duke's 1994 offensive line performed exceptionally well, enabling Robert Baldwin to record just the fourth 1,000 yard individual rushing performance in Blue Devil history, as his 1,187 yards rushing ranked second in the school record books. One of Zernhelfs tackles, Matt Williams, earned All-America honors in 1994. Zernhelt came to Duke with head coach Fred Goldsmith from Rice, where he coached the offensive line for two seasons. Six of his linemen earned AllSouthwest Conference honors during his stay with the Owls, continuing a trend he has established during his 18 years of college coaching. Zernhelt, 41, coached at Maryland from 1987-91, where five of his linemen went on to play in the NFL. Zernhelt also has coaching experience at East Carolina (1982-86), where five more of his linemen played professional football, and at Marshall (1981). "John Zemhelt brings a tremendous coaching style and understanding of offensive football to our program," Scott said. "He has played a role in developing some highly successful offenses and offensive linemen, and we're pleased that he will be coaching our staff." "I feel extremely good about the direction the South Carolina program is heading, and I want to be a part of that," Zemhelt said. "I came away veiy impressed with Coach Scott and the leadership the athletics program and University is under. There aren't many opportunities that come along like this in one's career, and my family and I are looking forward to becoming Gamecocks." Zernhelt and his wife, Katie, have a son, John Paul ,6. I tonight at 7/ i My I.D. ? - Get Smart the calling I.D Your USC campus. Besid it also offers tf automatically < Next time smart. Use yoi Call: USC or M UNIVERSITY S0UTH(AR01 Computer Services Ceni 1st Floor, 1244 Blossom S Columbia, SC 29208 (803) 777-1800 USC men sh< in holiday cc PATRICK QWERTY Staff Writer The Gamecocks finished their mini road trip Saturday afternoon with an 81-69 loss to the Florida Gators in Gainesville. A loss by the young and talented Gamecocks might be disappointing , but the amount of development they have shown over the break more than makes up for it. USC rounded out its preseason cupcake schedule with games against The Citadel and Radford. Both were wins for USC and helped Coach Foxier to identify his team's strengths and weaknesses. The (iamecocks received their baptism by fire Jan. 3, as they opened < the SEC schedule with a home game against the then No. 3 Kentucky Wildcats. It was a sell-out at the Coliseum, indicative of the new-found support and hope for USC basketball. Hopes for upset were eventually dashed by Kentucky's superior depth, however, and USC began its conference season 0-1. Three days later, the Georgia Bulldogs came calling at the Gamecocks' door. Georgia was ranked No. 14 nationally at the time, and USC was an underdog for the second straight game in its own building. The result of the game, however, was what USC fans and students had been hoping and expecting for a long time: USC won, 85-73. -a 7 Taneyhill to a] MOBILE, Ala. (AP) ? Dennis Erickson of the Seattle Seahawks and Dave Wannstedt of the Chicago Bears will be the head coaches when the Senior Bowl showcases some of the top college talent Saturday. Practice for the game began Monday, with Erickson and his staff coaching the North team, while Wannstedt and his staff handled the South squad. The lineup announced by the Senior Bowl staff includes quarterbacks Danny Kanell of Florida State, Steve Taneyhill of South Carolina, Bobby Hoying of Ohio State and Kyle Wachholtz of USC. Other offensive draft prospects in the game include: receivers Bobby Engram is a Calling jm ":. "j" f . ^v \ ^ '": > wjjfa | Way! $ had the calling shoe. Now you can h ?. card. I.D. card doubles as a calling card v es offering all the advantages of othe le unique Dial Home feature. Dial* connected to your home, you're off campus and need to use i tr USCard. Computer Services Center at 777CI Campus Connection at 1-800-/ i ! ter LSiiASMil treet ? Get 17 3w promise >mpetition What a joy it was for this reporter to turn on "SportsCenter" and find nothing but Carolina highlights during its report of the game. It was thrilling. The next test came Jan. 10, as USC traveled to Knoxville to take on the Volunteers. The question for USC: Could they beat mediocre SEC teams on the road? The answer, apparently, was yes. USC squeaked by the Vols, winning 62-58. It was an important win for the Gamecocks, as it was their sixth SEC road victory in five seasons. As usual, Coach Fogler downplayed the success. "Great teams win on the road frequently, good teams need to win on the road some, and bad teams don't," Fogler said. "Hopefully, we've got something started, but it's only one road game." The Georgia and Tennessee games seem to indicate the spirit and ability fens can expect from their team. USC has shown its ability to beat aboveaverage SEC teams at home and mediocre SEC teams on the road. If the team rises to meet the challenge of expectation, it should have a winning record in the SEC this year. The next big test for the team is Jan. 24, when the best of the SECWest, Mississippi State, comes to Columbia In the meantime, USC will face Vanderbilt tomorrow and Alabama Jan. 20. ppear in bowl of Penn State and Eric Moulds of Mississippi State; running backs Stephen Davis of Auburn and Chris Darkins of Minnesota; and offensive linemen Roman Uben oi Louisville, d amain otepnens 01 North Carolina AT&T, Jermane Maybeny of Texas A&M-Kingsville, and Andre Johnson of Penn State. The defense includes: linemen Marcus Jones of North Carolina and Daryl Gardener of Baylor, linebackers John MoUey of Kutztown and Dannie Edwards of UCLA, and backs Walt Harris of Mississippi State and DeRon Jenkins of Tennessee. The game will be televised at 1:30 p.m. byWTBS. I Card? ave USCard dien you're off r calling cards, "10 and you're :he phone, get 1800 '00-1156 Connected! L A