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Wednesday, February 18, J Mckie says ^ Bf Mckie talks about bis succes as part of tbe Gamecoc t basketball team, and bow be go there. Tbe Gamecocks will pla Arkansas at 8p.m. tonight onj-i Sports and University of Florida a *7 a lm ecr\ / jsm. ouiitr wi/ unmwg juv. staff writer WILLIAM FOLKS Bjorn Aubre Mckie will never wea the championship ring he won last sea son when his Gamecock basketball teai claimed the University of South Cai olina's first-ever Southeastern Confei ence title. It's not that he lost it, it's just th hard-earned symbol of excellence, a pri cious, lifetime momento of outstandin achievement, won't even fit onto Bj' finger. But it does fit nicely somewher else: on the ring finger of his fathei Bernard Mckie. "There's nothing more importar than family," Bernard once said. "Whe all else fails, that's the one place yo I irvir ritt BIS! R0C1 We Deliver To The USC Campus! I Kitchen & ^ Delivery Always Open Late! Open: 11:00 uLllflOam ^o-t. % t U jfcv M-aa THE CAI SATURD SPRl CAM FOR' SPECIAL l A?^ A mmm cai fMUw, or 1/cONCERTifc DANCE aUBVjF CONCERT CLUB THE TINBENDERS and OCTOBER CHORUS TOKYO JOE THE O'KAYSIONS BUCKDANCER'S CHOICE CHRONIC IS FT. STANLY The Ga iner becausi cial relationship in that I really appreciate him being the type of kid that he is because as parents, thaf s made our job easier. I think ifs the ultimate when a kid says, Hey, I've worked hard for this but I realize the work that my dad and my mom have put in, and I want to give my dad this ring.' And within the next breath he said, 'Mom, the next time we win it, I'm giving it to you.' That just shows you how unselfish he is, as a person and as a player." Bj said his parents' support has r j . rv L998 3 he is a win s can turn. Ifs parafe mount to have 1 I that." With that in I p mind, Bernard and B his wife, Beverly, I lt have done much _ more than just H- Aff|k 1 raise a great has~ ketball player,. i- They have brought mSif'1* n up a humble, un- "IwlVIC r. compromising r_ young man whose selflessness and selfrespect is truly beyond reproach. e He is a superstar, a sure-fire NBA j_ prospect, a nationally acclaimed shootg ing guard who may be the most talented 's basketball player to ever set foot in .e Frank McGuire Arena. But because of V?ie oV\v mrlomonnAr linoo. p 1110 oilj y uiuucoi uciu^aiiui anu uiiaosuming personality, you'd never know [t it if you met him off the court. n "Bj is quite honestly my hero," u Berhard said. "We've always had a spefie Ji* ft . . This Week: Feb. 20th & 21 st Also in February Barefoot Brothers Feb. 27 Crash Andrews Feb. 28 725 Broad River Roa e under the age of 21, it is against the law to buy alee ^ WE'RE JUM * . JOIN ROC! M'SA .oCAVir / COLLEC ROLINA CUI AY, MARCH 28 INGDALE RACE CO IDEN, SOUTH CAR< riCKETS CALL (803) 432 PRICE $10.00 BEFORE I LENDAR . EVENTS DANCE CLUB WEDNESDAYS t HIP-HOP DANCE PARTY! with "The Scientest" _ lo p.m.-3 a.m. 18 or older THURSDAYS COLLEGE NIGHT HP DANCE PARTY! WM Featuring a fun mix of your favorite party music SSS and crazy contests! 9 p.m.-3 a.m. 18 or older FRIDAYS ^ALL REQUEST LADIES NIGHT DANCE PARTY! 9 p.m.-3 a.m. zx or older SATURDAYS WILD WEEKEND DANCE PARTY! A Featuring today's best top 40 and club dance music! JP 9 p.m.-x a.m. 18 or older meant everything to him. "They're two of my best friends as well as my parents," Bj said. 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KRUARy 19 gj raternity Council Page 7 t way fast-break dunk, or launching ent jump shots from behind )int arc. mother, Beverly Mckie, has a insight on South Carolina's reslperhero. used to love Superman," recalls r, "and he was always running, le was little he would get me to wel around his neck, and then Id take off running down the e day I remember he was just I, running, running really fast )ld him, TBj, stop it. Thaf s just i. You need to stop.' Well he , turned around and said "Okay, son laughs when confronted e stoiy. ras just a little kid with a Dt of energy," Bj said, aany ways, Bj Mckie still is. li took the test today, v would you score? ome find out. Call today to sserve your seat! lis Saturday, 9 am Gambrel! 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