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GAMECOCK ATHLETICS Mens* Basketball vs. Florida Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Frank McGuire Arena nasenan vs.couege 01 cnarieston Today, 3:00 p.m. Sarge Frye Field Tanner, ( to get inf MARK PIRAS Staff Writer The Gamecocks begin the 1997 baseball season today with new head coach Ray Tanner, the 28th head coach in the history of Gamecock baseball. On naming Tanner the new head coach on June 14, Athletics Director Mike McGee said, "We took a close look and talked with some outstanding baseball coaches during the search, and throughout the process, Ray Tanner's name kept rising to the top of our list." Tanner's resume is impressive. He joined the N.C. State Wolfpack as a freshman in 1976, became a four-year starter at shortstop and third base, and earned All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors his senior season. He still ranks among the Wolfpacks all-time leaders in several categories. Tanner was then named an assistant coach under the leadership of N.C. State's head coach Sam Esposito, helping recruit and serving as a third base coach. Esposito retired, and Tanner moved up to take his place at age 29, making himself one of the youngest head coaches in the country. Between 1988 and 1996, Tanner assembled a 395-173-4 record, a winning percentage of .694. He averaged nearly 44 wins a season during this time, and led the Wolfpack f a QAirnn nnnanminaaa iv\ 4-V?a XTP A A iaj ocvcii appuaiauuco in uiu iivjrm post-season tournament. Tanner was named ACC Coach of the Year in 1990, and the Atlantic Region Coach of the Year in 1993. Student Gamec NATHAN BROWN Staff Writer The Gamecock Club is the official booster of USC, funded by contributions from alumni. The members, depending on the amount of money they give to the club, receive season tickets to basketball and football games and enjoy other benefits, such as meeting the coaches. A spin off of the Gamecock Club, the Student Gamecock Club, was created "to allow students the opportunity to support the athletic teams and to organize that support," said Scott Street, president of the t Watch for i """"* .^f-" | ">: : ? See page 4 for det Wasmi^e WYNNJ 5320 Forest Drive (across from Super Wal-Mart) Columbia, SC 29206 GRIDLOCK (RHTHX) 1:00 3:15 5:20 7:30 9:40 12:00 Or?DI? A*jf UVyivuniu vxv/ 1:00 3:15 5:30 7:40 9:50 12:00 FIERCE CREATURES (PG-13) 1:30 7:00 PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLINT (R) 4:00 9:10 12:00 METRO (R) (THX) 1:00 4:15 7:00 9:30 12:00 BEAUTICIAN AND THE BEAST (PG) (THX 1:15 4:15 7:15 7:40 9:30 12:00 SPORTS ON MOND si iamecocli to 'swing' In 1993, the Wolfpack won 49 games. Tanner also has international experience under his belt, serving as an assistant coach with the USA National Team in 1993. He also was an Olympic assistant for two years with the team which represented the United States in Atlanta in 1996. While Tanner said he is expecting to greatly improve the Gamecock team, which went 25-28 last season, the effects of the school's new coach will probably take at least a few more years. Thp 1997 Onmernrlc smiaH has strength both on offense and on defense. The defense up the middle is especially strong, with sophomore transfer Adam Everett expected to anchor the tricky position of shortstop. Everett played last season with N.C. State, starting all 51 games as a freshman and batting .300. Etienne Hightower returns to centerfield for his senior year. Hightower brings with him excellent defense, speed (34 stolen bases last year) and solid offense. Sophomore Mike Curry could be the surprise of the 1997 team. Curiy led the team last year with a .346 batting average and is likely to improve upon last year's two homeruns. He also stole 20 bases in 25 attempts last year. Tanner said Hightower and Curry are "two players who should challenge for All-SEC." The biggest question mark for the Gamecocks is in the pitching staff. Sophomore Brett Jodie is the starting pitcher even though he did :ock Club not yo Student Gamecock Club. The funds acquired by the student and parent clubs pay for the srbnlflrshin nf stiident-at.hletps. Benefitting not only the athletes and their teams, the student club also gives its members certain privileges from which the general student body are exempt. For instance, student members receive priority seating at basketball games, sitting in the section behind the basket known as "The Cockpit," and they do not stand in line at the distribution to get tickets. A student membership also includes cookouts and socials, a TiNTEE the Valentine sectic February 14th. ails on placing your messagt ' <Wm /na& ?ONG 10 Office: (803) 782-7744 Info: (803) 782-8100 EN LOVE AND WAR (PG-13) (THX) 1:00 4:10 7:10 9:30 12:00 MEET WALLY SPARKS (R) (THX) 1:00 3:15 5:30 7:40 9:50 12:00 ZEUS AND ROXANNE (FG) 1:30 MICHAEL (PG) 400 700 9.40 12:15 101 DALMATIANS (G) 1:30 7:00 JERRY MAGUIRE (R) (DTS) 4:00 9:15 12:00 A miT? r?n /r?/1 \ /rkfTH mTTV\ H STAKWAIVS U<JO,l nA) 12:00 2:30 5:00 7:30 9:50 12:15 I >AY Check out how new Game vr ls ready of things not see much action during fall practice. Jodie has been hampered by tendinitis, but Tanner said his limited action in the fall was planned. Other potential surprises for the 1997 season are sophomore Jason Pomar and transfer students Steven Bray and Jake Whitfield. Pomar played football in the fall, denying Tanner the chance to properly evaluate him, but has a fastball that can reach 90 mph and may be converted to a starter. Bray is a left-hander from San Mateo junior college with a fastball that tails away from right-handed hitters and a curveball that can leave lefties frozen. Tanner said Bray "pitched very well in the fall. He has a good change-up and breaking ball, and is very competitive." Whitfield is another left-hander from Tallahassee Community College in Florida, where he posted a 6-4 record last year. Overall Tanner said pitching was "iffy." He described the infield, outfield and overall defense as "solid," and also noted he would have a "good balance between power and speed" on offense. To celebrate the opening of the Gamecock baseball season, a luncheon will take place today at 1:30 pm the the Roost Cafeteria with speaker Bobby Bryant. The cost for the luncheon is $10 and includes a ticket to the opening game against the College of Charleston, which begins at 3 p.m. ur average club, shirt, a subscription to Spurs and Feathers, a chance to tour athletic facilities, group seating at sporting J. J 1 1' 1. tj veil us ana parapnernana, sucn aa bumper sticker and decals. Perhaps most importantly, students who are members "get ahead with priority points," Street said. Priority points are the mechanism by which members in the main club are awarded their season tickets. This system is based on the length of the membership and the amount of money contributed. Those who give the most and remain in the club the longest get the most points and receive the best seats. m on Friday, | -* j *. . '*/'%. x ' i to someone special. Dante's Peak (PG 13) 12:30 2:45 5:00 7:23 10:00 The Pest (PG 13) 1:00 3:00 5:00 7:20 9:40 Surviving Picasso (R) 2:00 Mother (PG 13)^ Beverly Hills Ninja (PG 13) < 4:30 Evita(PG) ( 1:05 4:00 7:00 9:50 The Relic (R) 12:35 2:50 5:05 7:20 10:00 The Crucible (PG 13) 7:00 9:50 English Patient (R) 1:30 4:45 8:00 o Passes or Supersavers Student Discount w/ ID j, T scock baseball coach Ray Tanm R1 Lady Gamecocks tl I Wfm JWj | Junior Audrey Ramsey shoots 1 Wednesday night. Ramsey had 12 ] rebounds. With the 90-55 victory improved to 11-8 overall, 1-6 in tl White led all scorers with a career-! Williams pulled down a career-high i offers many per] "If you're a student member and c you need some extra points to get 2 better seats, the club can make some arrangements to help you out," said b Tony Barone, the advisor of the Student Gamecock Club. a For $20, you can become a si member of the Student Club; h however, it is not a typical university club. e: "It's not one of those clubs that if you miss a meeting you get kicked oi out. The club caters to its members," 1< Barone said. "If you are not sure if d you would fit in, you do not need to worry." r< By recruiting new students, the mm I \cfftk*M t - M&umzjmA i ma y,Yi?J * l VZSii'.MJIAtXili : ^giSBlZaEHsEHI /S? i JgmEHHSES! ^l.iJ.1.1X.*,JIKBAl.Tifl.VMH.Tiflhl^r* ^ 'PER PERSON DEPENDING ON DESTINATION/BREAK DATES/LENGTH Of STAY ^ 1-800-SUNCHASE 3 TOLL rSXK INTOKMATTON St KiSIBVATTONA to- HTT THE WEI AT: htta.//wim.tunchast.com er's debut went. [S lirottle Winthrop I BRYAN JOHNSTON The Gamecock the rock against Winthrop points and a season-high nine ' over the Lady Eagles, USC he SEC. Junior transfer Nov! dgh IS points. Sophomore Lisa 10 boards. ks not available lub's membership has risen from 00 to about 600 members. "We want more students to 1 ecome involved," Barone said. Currently, the 100 Cockpit seats I re filled, but next year, the club will eek to increase the seating capacity 3 about 200. i Different levels of membership xist within the Gamecock Club. The student version is available 1 nly to students at USC. The initial ] svel for alumni is the Century esignation. Becoming a Century contributor equires $150 annually. i This classification is also given - GUII n??'e? Authorized Martin, Git /\Y 0<4 Banjos & other folk ins Instruments Lessons ? Accessories nauK'Vion Bluegra 796-6477 Bill Wells. Owner f LES VOLEURS (R) 1:10 3:50 7:00 9:45 BEAUTICIAN AND THE BEAST PG) 1:15 3:45 7:05 9:30 1 SFACE JAM (PG) 1:00 3:00 5:00 1HOSTC OP THF MICCICCIDDI ion. Mil 7:10 9:50 " SECRETS AND UES (R) 7:00 9:55 *Bargain Matinee $3.00(Be1 There are no show* Monday -1 y NBA SLAM DUNK COIVTEST FIELD Michael Finley, Dallas Ray Allen, Milwaukee Kobe Bryant, LA Lakers Chris Carr, Minnesota Bob Sura, Cleveland Sat, Feb. 8 TNT USC learning how to win LARRY WILLIAMS Senior Writer "Overcoming adversity" has of late become one of the most used phrases in sports jargon, but USC gave it a whole new meaning in thenthrilling, 84-79 overtime win over No. 3 Kentucky Tuesday. Many who expected USC to fall felt the Gamecocks would not be able to withstand the Wildcats' relentless pressure for 40 minutes. And, at many crucial points during the nationallv-televised name. No. 19 USC had its chances to wilt under the Power of Pitino. Of course, USC didn't. And for their resilience, the Gamecocks pushed their winning streak to 11 games and remained atop the SEC Eastern Division with a perfect 100 record ? two games ahead of the Wildcats, whose record dropped to 20-3 (8-2 SEC). While last year's Gamecocks struggled to win the close ones, this year's version has been a model of resiliency, having won last-second battles against Florida, Alabama, Vanderbilt, and, in their latest and most monumental conquest, Kentucky. USCs heroics Tuesday capsulized what has occurred in its dramatic, one month renaissance. Consider Problem... In the opening minutes against Kentucky, sophomore forward William Gallman misses his first two shots, both of which are uncontested from under the basket. Gallman then has his third and fourth miscues ? a missed free throw at the 18:38 mark and another miss from point-blank range RECAP page 7 to average fan to first year graduates. The categories progress from the Century level up through the Round House, Half Scholarship, Full Scholarship and the Silver Spur to the Golden Spur. The Golden Spur is defined by contributing $12,000 annually, which includes tickets. If you are interested in joining the Student Gamecock Club, representatives of the club will be present at the Arkansas distribution Monday in the Russell House. If you have questions, the number of the Gamecock Club is (803) 7774276. )E. I >son and Guild Dealer Guitars, ;truments New and Used Records & Tapes Books iss jam session every Friday night Concert every Saturday night ZUES AND ROXANNE (PG) 1:05 3:40 IN LOVE AND WAR (PG-13) 12:45 3:00 5:20 7:40 10:00 SCREAM (R) 1:10 3:25 5:35 7:50 10:00 METRO (R) 12:30 2:50 5:20 7:40 9:55 BCV/CDIV LJIIIC KIIKIIA mm ? UI.TUU.I I II1U IWUH (r\? |J| 1:00 3:00 5:00 7:00 9KX) fore 3PM) $3.75 (3-6 PM) i before 3 p.m. Friday in mrm yAiUAiBMAiAiiiiM