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in the Southeast but didn't have the
grades to sign with a Division I school.
That is why most casual fans have never
heard of him. But don't think that
just because he plays at a small school,
that he doesn't have talent.
"He's a horse," said USC center
Paul Beckwith, who's from Florida and
played in high school against Culpepper.
Beckwith describes his arm as "a
cannon."
Defensively, the strong suit of the
Knights is at linebacker where three
starters return. Kendrick Thomas (63,
240) possesses an NFL body and
skills to match. He had 13 tackles last
week, including two for losses and a
sack. One senior and two juniors will
anchor the defensive line with senior
comefback Daiyl Latimore (seven tackles
last week) leading the returnees in
the secondary. He had three interceptions
and 42 solo tackles last year.
In their opener, the defense gave up
418 yards of total offense, including 318
through the air on just 12 Indian completions.
William and Maiy had touch
down passes of 14,40 and 70 yards
against UCF.
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Friday, September 6,1996 ^
The Gamecocks don't want to make
the same mistake they did in 1994
when East Carolina came into town for
what USC fans thought would be a
laugher for Homecoming. They had a
talented, yet unknown quarterback also
in Marcus Crandell. The result:
ECU 56, USC 42.
"That was a big shock," said senior
Maynard Caldwell. "We took them
lightly and they beat our butts."
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"When I saw them on the schedule,
I thought it might be an easy game,"
said Caldwell. After watching them on
television last Saturday, "I know ifll be
ditterent."
The bottom line is that this game
has the potential to be a high-scoring
shootout. The Knight defense is weak
and should be good practice for Anthony
Wright and his receivers. On the
other hand, with an unproven defense,
the Gamecocks could give up quite a
few points to Culpepper and company.
Prediction: USC48, UCF20
So fans, the day you've been waiting
for since the Clemson game last
year is only one day away. Although it
is not scheduled to be a sell-out, a
record crowd is expected. Kick-off is
set for 7 p.m. Don't let that hurricane
frighten you off, a little rain never hurt
anyone. So come out and be loud because
Gamecock football is here.
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DWAYNE MCLEMORE
Asst. Sports Editor
"Anthony Wright sends the ball
down field to a wide open Zola Davis.
He's got it at the 15, the ten, the five.
TOUCHDOWN GAMECOCKS!"
This is a scene USC coaches and
fans are hoping to, and likely will, see
during the upcoming football season,
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Wright and sophomore wide receiver
Zola Davis promise to be a lethal combination
in Carolina's passing game.
Wright will be taking over for Steve
Taneyhill, whose record- setting career
ended last fall. He won the starting role
after a strong spring practice that included
winning the Joe Morrisor
Award for offense. He also had an impressive
Spring Game, in which he
threw 14 of 23 passes for 156 yards and
a game-winning touchdown.
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dinator John Eason said.
Wright appeared in nine gam
last season in a reserve role behi
Tanevhill, completing 17 of 27 pass
for 207 yards and two touchdowns. 1
North Carolina native is an excellf
athlete with the ability to scramble <
of the pocket.
Davis enters the season with a lc
of expectations and accolades. Last s
son, he set USC freshman records
receptions (58), yardage (911), a
touchdowns (nine). His accompli!
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Robert Brooks' previous marks, est
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In addition, his totals for recepti*
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while his touchdowns were seem
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or- SEC Rookie of the Year.
Davis continued to delight coaches
les with an impressive effort during spring
nd training. He caught four passes for 40
jes yards during the Spring Game,
lie "Zola's work ethic has improved
;nt tremendously since last season," Ea
iut son said. "He has displayed the ability
to catch the football and run with-the
>ad ball after the catch."
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for the preseason All-SEC team, and rend
ceived the team's Most Outstanding
sh- Wide Receiver award for the spring
rs' practice. Look for Davis to be a big facab
tor in the Carolina offense, as he
should be one of the league's premier
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ly recruited as high school players,
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ill- Charleston, S.C., respectively.
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