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The ghosts of winners past came back to
fense on Saturday.
An offense reminiscent of the Steve Taneyl
and, although the game ended m defeat for
the Gamecocks made large leaps and bounds
legitimate winners in the SEC.
Carolina's 30-28 loss Saturday did not tin
far this young Carolina team has come. Alth
the Carolina-Ole Miss game didn't end the wa
it would, many positive things were accompl
The Gamecocks were able to score their 1
competition this weekend, lead an SEG tear
lead an SEC team for the first time going int
Perhaps Carolina's elevated play had so
absence of Anthony Wright's knee brace. Or
all-white uniforms. Maybe it was the hurry-i
hadn't been seen since Taneyhill left his mark
their first bowl victory.
Regardless, Carolina showed up in Oxft
team.
Scott stated that his team came into pra
to elevating their play. Scott stated that his
ly hard in a difficult situation." Scott also said
ball player or coach in Columbia when the t
to the players credit, they have not let the los
termination.
Carolina lost the toss, and Ole Miss elec
off. Just when things seemed to be going Ci
broke for a 68-yard reverse play. Just like Mi:
before, the Rebels came out and stung the <
scoring in just three plays.
However, unlike last week, Carolina reft
Gamecock offense came out with a drive of
in a one-yard TD, courtesy of Troy Hambricl
The offense decided to utilize the no-hudd
out offense, and it obviously worked be<
charged down the field for a 73-yard drive.
The USC defense then settled in, and o
the Rebels were forced to punt.
Shortly after, the Rebels got the ball bacl
deflected Wright pass, yet the Ole Miss offt
on Carolina's mistake and were forced to pun
got down to the 40-yard line, but on third-an
Shah Mays was broken up and punter Courti
onto the field for a 52-yard punt.
Carolina's next offensive possession saw,
dent Wright. Without his knee brace, the
field for a 10-yard gain and a first down wh
pitched the ball away.
A couple of plays later, Wright used his
arm. Wright [26-40,307 yards], controlling the
a 16-yard TD to Zola Davis [10 receptions, 10'
Leavitt, Carolina was up 14-7.
The Gamecocks' lead was short-lived, how<
down the field, ending in a dive over the toj
all.
On the Rebels' next offensive possession, 1
ally shined. The Rebels had a first-and-goal
and after four attempts, they were stalled at t
olina offense to take over at the goal line.
The Gamecocks' fortune didn't last long, t
fense tackled Hambrick in the end zone for a s
a 16-14 lead.
Carolina's next offensive possession cull
ed, diving catch by Jermale Kelly to cap off th
Gamecocks were now up by five, 21-16.
Carolina received the kickoff at the begin
and drove down the length of the field for wh
ception.
staff writer DAVID CLONINCER
As the Gamecocks prepared for their
volleyball battle against the Florida Gators
Friday night, thoughts of revenge, hope,
and a possible SEC Championship flew
through their neaas.
However, these dreams were put on
hold, as the Gators won 3-1 in front of a
record crowd of 1,280 at the Volleyball
Competition Center.
The Gamecocks were once again led
by senior setter Ashley Edlund, who
had six kills, 29 assists, and hit .545 for
the match.
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on the Gamecocks with
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said. Scott state
;hough, as the Rebel de- knee and thank
safety, giving the Rebels if a player gets :
shame.
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Junior transfer Danika Taylor also
produced for Carolina, with 11 kills, six
digs, and a .333 hitting percentage.
Carolina exploded out of the lockerroom
to a 3-1 lead in the first game.
Spurred on by the crowd, the Gamecocks
never looked back, winning 15-10.
Game 2 was a complete reversal as
Florida shut out Carolina, 15-0. Carolina
hit -.061 for that game, as every offensive
output was stifled by the Gators' Jenni
Keene and Jenny Manz.
Florida came out after the break to
win 15-9 in the third game. With their
backs to the wall in the fourth game, CarV*'
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Davis' catch was called back for
essive celebration,
ion call angered many Gamecocks,
lat Davis always gets down on one
to God, thanking him after a touchiay
of faith is something Davis had
eason, yet had never been penalmitted
Christian youngster," Scott
d that he has seen Davis go to his
Gnri timp anH timp a an in anH that
in trouble for thanking God, it's a
ivis' previous touchdown reception
line, he had done the exact same
ded in a 31-yard penalty and reh-and-43
situation.
olina responded by coming back
from an 11-7 deficit on the
strength of six straight Cally
Plummer points. With the
score then 13-11, Carolina looked
to win and force a Game 5 showdown.
However, the Gators
served four straight points to win
15-13.
Senior Cindy Robarge was
disappointed with the loss, but
is still optimistic about the team's
future: "We played really well,
but sometimes we just didn't
make good passes or score on a
good opportunity. You can't do
that against Florida."
The loss dropped Carolina to
14-2, and gave Florida a 12-2 1
record and sole possession of first
place in the SEC East. The
Gamecocks are still tied with the
1983 USC team for the best start
ever by Carolina.
Although the loss was a heart- I
breaker, by no means does it end
the Gamecocks' season. Carolina
still has one more matchup
with Florida on Nov. 1, as well
as possible matches in the SEC
tournament and the Conference
Challenge.
USC's next match is Friday
at 7 p.m. against Alabama. Carolina's
Sunday matchup with
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"We go from the nine-yard line all the way back
to a train ride," Scott said.
The third quarter ended in no scoring for either
team. Carolina's final points came on a TD run by
Wright, putting Carolina up 28-24 with 5:40 to go.
Ole Miss scored again, however, and missed the
extra point to make the final 30-28.
Carolina had one last shot to win the game, but
Leavitt couldn't get a 52-yard field goal attempt to
sail through the uprights, hooking it left.
Scott's bad luck did not end with four zeroes left
on the clock, though. His wife, Daryle, was attempting
to come out of the stands afterwards to
meet her husband when she fell, breaking one
ankle and spraining the other.
She should be fine, however.
Scott said he assumed that his wife was trying
to get out of the stands and jokingly remarked that
she must have been going for the official.
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Ashley Edlund had six kills and 29 assists.
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staff writer BROCK VERGAKIS
When the Fighting Gamecocks re
um on Oct. 17 to play Arkansas, a fami
with "2001" and the Alma Mater, a n
ty among the Carolina faithful ? the t
to be confused with the familiar sign <
this "BOO " is the sound heard every
touches the ball. Williams said, "It's a
knee-high."
The 511", 209-pound running ba
players on the team and a fan favoi
honors and continues to impress with f
Gamecock running backs, he is the fa
Though listed only as a running b;
than that. He has more all-purpose;
team. He is capable of rushing, recei
returning kickoffs and punts. He quit
could be the most dangerous man on 1
for opponents to face.
Last year he led the SEC in kicko
with an average return of 29.1
Williams finished the season in the t
the nation in that category. While b
highly regarded for kickoff returns, i1
favorite position to play.
After the Mississippi State game
"I've only had one punt return, but it'
citing. That would probably be my
Right when you catch the ball everyb
like a rush." Getting Boo Williams <
an easy task, as he is one of the mos1
Carolina uniform.
While most players get very arous
of "2001," Williams prefers to "just clet
He wants to stay relaxed to optimize
when I go out and try and have some
The method he uses to get ready f
ful since he was in high school. Com:
list of honors includes: all-state tailbi
gia all-star game, No. 3 running back pi
Illustrated, 13 school records, and a r
Such talented players in that stati
play for the University of Georgia. \
of that. "Every time I go home, that's a
That's why I didn't go there," Williair
Regarding jokes concerning the tl
since he came here, he's learned it's t
tention." He prefers to keep a positiv
His positivism can most likely be d
he considers the most important pers
tion for her, he said, "Mymom, the thi
comes. She never has anything bad
the bright side."
Looking on the bright side of thii
with him as well. Despite the team 1
"That doesn't mean we can't have a tui
game from now out." With teams lil
on the schedule, it won't be an easy tas
"We're not intimidated by them; I kn
Williams said. Last vear aeainst Flc
yards for a touchdown, and had 159a
nessee.
Not being intimidated is a trait he
the fact that I've accomplished so ir
still here. Overcoming all that. Alotc
make it," Williams said.
Regardless of what the final outcc
Williams won't be demoralized in any
ing around other people who love foot
These are the words of a young man
determination and spirit for the garni
so dearly that he hopes to play it prof
Not playing pro ball is "somethin
IH have to make that decision whene1
I do is something that I'm working w
said. He is as good with people as he
Among his teammates, he is one
the team. This can probably be attri
joke at any moment. "I'm always clo
ous. I just say whatever comes to the
me happy," Williams said.
For those who have never talked v
realize that "I'm just a nice guy; don't 1
nered, easygoing personality will sur
able around him. He would also like ]
haven't won games like we should ha
tn rlr> is tn Hisennnint the fans." Willis
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Boo Williams fields a kickoff.
Sfate says he was
misquoted in Friday's
edition of
The Gamecock. He
mows he isn't
3ehind B.J. in the
Sports Challenge.
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it ion
ice guy'
turn to Williams-Brice Stadiliar
sound will be heard. Along
ew trend has gained popularihunderousroarof"BOO!"
Not
of disapproval from USC fans,
time Makalani (Boo) Williams
nickname I've had since I was
ck is one of the most exciting
rite. He has earned All-SEC
lis lightning-fast speed. Among
istest.
ack, he is much more versatile
yards than anyone else on the
ving, and
' he said,
s real ex- WILLIAMS
favorite.
ody is at your face; it's kind of
excited about something isn't
; easygoing guys to ever don a
sed emotionally at the playing
ir my mind and play the game."
his performance. "I do better
fun," Williams said.
'or a game has proven successing
out of Blachshear, Ga., his
ack, MVP of the Florida-Georrospect
in the state by BlueChip
egional championship,
e usually head off to Athens to
Villiams didn't want any part
111 hear; that's all I ever heard,
is said.
iree straight losses to Georgia
>est to "don't pay them any ate
outlook at all times,
derived from his mother, whom
ion in his life. On his admiraags
she goes through and overto
say. She always looks on
lgs is a trait Williams carries
Deing 1-4 this season, he said,
naround season and win every
te Tennessee and Florida left
;k, but that doesn't bother him.
ow they don't intimidate me,"
)rida,he returned a kickoff 90
ill-purpose yards against Teni's
very proud of. "I'm proud of
luch with what I've had. I'm
>f people tried to say I wouldn't
ime of the season proves to be,
way. "I just love the game, be;ball
makes my day go better."
that has shown an incredible
b of football. Williams loves it
essionally.
g I don't want to think about,
ver that day comes. Whatever
ith people, though," Williams
is with kickoff returns,
of the most-liked players on
buted to his ability to crack a
wning around. I'm never seritop
of my head. I like to make
vith Williams, he wants you to
>e intimidated." His mild manely
make anyone feel comfortpeople
to know "we're sorry we
ive. The worst thing we want
ims said.
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