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EUH E A recap of the 1 Clemson/USC game. te< Men's soccer vs. S1? VCU in the NCAA !?r Tournament. Rr< Volleyball in the r Jj SEC Tournament. dn 1 - " . ' -\vX 10 reasons not to attend the game " ^e^0re^ shawn SINGLETON head on a singleton 3-16 silver plat ter. This iSn't exactly true, because silver is too valuable a metal, and I wouldn't want to ruin it with his head. Nevertheless, I doubt veiy seriously that the soon-to-be former head coach of the Lamecluck football team reads this paper, because he doesn't care about what the fans, or what this columnist thinks. I don't even think he cares about winning. He just cares about the lifetime supply of Heinz ketchup and all the money that follows it. Of course, there was that media ploy which Scott tried to pull by placing an African American at quarterback, but we all saw through that smoke screen. This is the South, Brad. You're not supposed to be politically correct here. Are you listening, tri-Delts? Last week, I went to a Student Gamecock Club executive board meeting when we approached the subject of Tiger Burn. Other than the fact that I was not happy with who was making the tiger, I found out that Brad Scott was not going to speak there (again) and that none of his players were allowed to speak at the event. What are they afraid of? The truth? That this football team is about as awfitl ns T.inHfl Trinn's fnrp? No, the sad truth is that this football team doesn't care about the very people who pay good money to fill up Williams-Brice Stadium week after week. All they care about is the money, the women and the cars. They don't even care about winning, and that's the biggest tragedy of it all. Thus, the 3-1-6 has come to one conclusion. If the Shamecocks don't give a (fox) about us, then why should we give a (fox) about them? So, in the spirit of David Letterman, I (along with a few of my friends) have come up with a top 10 list of reasons I will not be going to Toilet Bowl '98 (and why you shouldn't either). 10. You would have more fun if you picked up a PlayStation and put the game on coaches' mode. 9.1 could get better value out of $30 from a hooker. 8. Not even "motivation" from the Carolina Classics could save our Lameclucks this weekend. 7. Not even "motivation" from the Alley Cats could save the Clemson Convicts this weekend. 6. Oh well, we still have the Academic Team. 5. Who wants to go cheerleader, I mean, cow, tipping anyway? 4. There are just some things out there that still wouldn't look good no matter how many beers you drink. 3. Our football team must have started smoking, because the 'Cocks have grown pretty limp week after week. 2. If I wanted to see two people who didn't know what they were doing, I'd watch virgins in a porn flick. And the number one reason why I am not going to this game is... Courtney Leavitt (Dare I say more?). There you have it. However, if you're one of the unfortunate few who will be attending the game, look on the bright side. Maybe Brad Scott's wife will fall down again and motivate the team, or at least give the fans a good laugh. Nevertheless, the 3-1-6 will be spending this weekend on a date with a cold beer watching the Florida StateFlorida game. Go Seminoles. lie USC baseball im announced the ;nings of five recruit ew Meyer (SS/P), ey Saye (RHP), ennan Dees (Orj, tin McHenry (2B/CK d Bo Mobley (C). w [* 'r :S KvX' V Carolina players and f Wi] asst. sports editor KELLY l\ This Saturday is Carol at redemption for the 199J son. If anyone on this can realize what is occurring Si you have probably been a very small rock. Saturday is the annui titans as the Gamecocks state rival, the Clemsonr last game of the season f( This is the moment Caroli fans have been waiting foi J aays. Even though neither 1 the season of which they c state rivalry always prove teresting war. The anni tween the Gamecocks a known as one of the most valries in all the land. "These two teams are victory, and it's the last si you're going to see an all 01 ably by both programs,' Brad Scott said. "Both of our teams ha\ en on hard times, you mi are probably both a lot be records indicate," Scott si PlaySi staff writer CHRIS DeGUI With most of the tall the USC/Clemson game who is and who's not goi and how had the teams has shifted away from tf So, I figured, why not forehand to see exactly wt spire? Using our Sony PI playing NCAA Football screen, I simulated Satui Death Valley. On a brisk Saturda winds blowing at 12 miles the southwest, Carolina toss and elected to receiv drive, USC quarterback A connected with Zola Davis seven, beating Clemson t ley for 39 yards. Two plays later, 01 Wright pitched the ball and he took it around th( the touchdown. After the ( itt extra point, USC fed uuiun niai IPO The Tiger offense wei out, thanks in part to Me i surrounding sack on Brandon Streeter i dealing with the ball back. At the enc ng to get fired quarter, Carolina led 7-0. are, the focus The USC defense, whi le game itself. Streeter all night, broke \ play it out be- es on Clemson's next drivi lat would tran- other punt by Kevin Lain ayStation and na's first play, free safety 1 <qq nn +hp hip intercepted Wright's pass day's game in Davis> ^ving Clemson th USC 33-yard line. iv night with 0n first down' Street( With Brian Wofford for 31 per hour from ing the ball dow? t0 the w?n e ^omt Keris Sullivan chased him 6 u n rrr ing the touchdown-saving nthony Wright ^ proceeded to lo 3 on third-and- Qn next three plays to >ack Alex Ard- Richardson's 27-yard fiel 3:13 left in the half, Carolii l first down, cut to 7-3. to Hambrick, After moving the ball i right side for 20-yard line, Corey Atkins Courtney Leav- Streetefs pass to end the h 7-0. leading 7-3. ans celebrate the 34-31 victory over th lithe DAGUIRE The history of the rivalr itself. The past 96 meei ina's last shot gone on not only to prove w 3 football sea- ner of the contest is, but a] lpus does not nsh who has bragging righ iturday night, reunions, workplaces or an] living under tion at which Carolina ar fans are present, il clash of the "It's one of the most colc take on their rivalries in all of college foo Tigers, in the said )r each team. The Carolina-Clemson r naGanieoick as the 13th most played ri r the pas nation, as well as the fourth , , j interrupted series in the ct f am 90 consecutive meetings, teamed tins Weird thines tend js to ue aii luial game be- w"en these two teams mee nd Tigers is team ^ias won prominentri- en years> an(t a win bj would set an NCAA recorc hungry for a utive wins in a series by a lot, so I think "Well, I don't want to go at effort prob- record this year, that's fo ' head coach hope that stays intact one Scott said. re kind of fall- Clemson assistant athl ight say, and and head trainer Fred Ho tter than our appearing in his last game aid. day. Hoover has compleb -4 _Sr > I M Mi ? ' MM. Wk ^BHH^ Ell wlQuIr i /jm Jit yOKl i^Essi Pj| X ^ * iB llii Kb / Si; W^Rij' " < to give USC at the Clemson 27-yard li 1 of the first came on for a field goal at USC head coach Brad Scotl ch pressured out of his back of tricks lp four pass- fake. Backup Phil Petty, wh 3, forcing an- serted at QB, hit Jim Leva 1. On Caroli- 12 yards and a first down. DeMarco Fox The Gamecocks drove c intended for 16, but the drive stalled agj e ball on the came on to attempt the 3c goal, but pushed it wide lei it hooked up On Clemson's first pla 2 yards, tak- fensive back Homer Torr; 1-yard line, cepted Streeter's pass and i down, mak- 13 yards. Carolina wasted n I tackle. The ing on the first play. Wrig se nine yards Pennington for 16 yards ai set up David down to give USC a 14-3 d goal. With left in the third quarter, na's lead was Early in the fourth qu olina took the ball on its o to Carolina's line and started the march i 3 intercepted other score. On third-and-t alf with USC lofted the ball out into the der heavy pressure. Haml e Tigers two years ago in Death Valley streal y speaks for secutive games and has wc tings have the football team for 40 yea rho the win- However, Hoover is no Iso to estab- Tiger on his way out. Head c ,ts at family my West was fired on Wed f other func- ter leading Clemson to a 2-1 id Clemson his fifth season. Saturday1 final time Danny Ford's for irful football tant will don a Clemson oi tball, Scott was relieved of his duties dur ing Wednesday afternoon, b ivalry ranks administration did decide hi valry in the QU^. ^ season against 1 L-longest un- cQckg >untry, with ^ n ^ V7II UilC VJOHICVAA-IW3 iaoi/ XI to happen Valley, Carolina scored 2 >t The visit- P?^nts in a seven-minute s thp last cpv- fourth quarter and survi 'Carolina ra^y Clemson to win 341 for consec- Clemson returns five off road team. defensive starters from t against the squad, which was defeated r sure, so I hi the Peach Bowl, more year," The Tigers are led by qi Brandon Streeter (134-251-1 etic director yards and 11 touchdowns) over will be Travis Zachery and running! i this Satur- Austin and Terry Witherspo* ed 444 con- for nine TDs on the year. tchup give it three and USC drove down the fii itt Marsters' through the third, but the d Friday, 11 a. Volleyball @ SEC Saturday, 6:3 1 Football @ Clei Sunday, 1 p. Men's Soccer v L J NCAA Tourne L<^ JP^mm \ The visiting team has won the last se kcon \ rked with Their quarterback especi rs. impressed me the last two ball t the only Scott said. "He's really makij oach Tom- plays." nesday af- Wide receiver Brian Woffo 3 record in the team with 33 catches for 5 ivill be the ^ fiye TDs. He is joined by Ri )-yard field ft. y, USC de- Nate USC ance inter- sp^"'7 returned it otime, scor- B.J. USC tit hit Trey "Editorial Assistant" 37-1 X nd a touch! with 1:37 Sean/Nikki Clemson Stall Guest Picker 4()-15 arter, Carwn 29-yard Kelly Maguire USC (again) j , Asst.. Snorts Editor 13-22 down to an wo, Wright left flat un- Laura Bokesch USC i i * Friend of Sports Staff .38-17 bnck made mer assis- ner ana iVAa* sawyer. ltfit. West The Tigers rank 15th in ing a meet- tion in ^hing defense, allow iwpvpr the 105 yards par game. Clemson oj - could fm- have gained only 2.8 yards per i 1 r season, and the Tigers rank s Uame~ the ACC, trailing Florida Sta . jv ,i tal defense. "Clemson runs extremely w< 1 straig t "They've got a defense that pan in the awfuhy good for them ? ver ved a late au year long." 31- Clemson is led by Chris Jo ensive and tackles, four QB sacks), Ra! last year's dullah (82 tackles, 6.5 QB sac by Auburn Harold Means (84 tackles, one ( Tackles Adrian Dingle and larterback Broomfield have combined for. .3 for 1,775 les and 10 QB sacks this seas . Tailback The defensive back positio jacks J avis hurting. Senior Antwan Edwar m combine ed as doubtful for the game be a pulled hamstring. Edwards is edge to aid midway a leaping catch and took th [rive stalled yards for the touchdown, givi ne. Leavitt 21-3 lead. -tempt, but After yet another Tiger p t pulled one 0iina headed down once aga , calling a other score. On first down ? j'aSin r1" Clemson 28, Wright tossed mduskyfor ' . ? ~ sconng pass, this time to Dav lown to the ain. Leavitt m. Nate says USC athlet^ Tourney ics director Mike >0 p.m. McGee's contract was mson extended Wednesday m. through April 30, s. VCU 2002. McGee will now y make $194,985 a year. I ] JBypP^^ ffflHj^i ?" ^.,* $&"x ^ ^H^, J?Nl. SPECIAL TO THE GAMECOCK yen games in this rivalry. tinue? ally has hnalist tor the Thorpe Award, ranKs [games," second in school history with 35 pass rig some breakups and has eight career inter,, , ceptions. Td leads 19 yards However, Clemson will be utilizing ^d Gard- the talents of defensive backs Robert Carswell (91 tackles) and Alex Ardley the na- (64 tackles, one interception). Carswell bag only only played five snaps during last year's th^ &ame because of a knee injury. econd in Saturday will prove Carolina s te, in to- character as they face the Tigers. Scott said that despite the season, his play?11," Scott ers will learn and grow and will only ?s played get better. y consis- "They'll take this with them the rest n OQ of their lives," Scott said. "They'll look nes(128 ' J him Ab- back on all of their years, but certain:ks), and ly this will be one of the years when JB sack), they're faced with a difficult situation TA 1J * ? Florida Arkansas Ohio State UCLA Florida Arkansas Ohio State UCLA Jlorida Arkansas Ohio State UCLA i^undiu and don t think there s any way out ot LOOtac^" it. Then they'll think back possibly on n will be ^his football season and know that perds is list- sistence paid off." icause of Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. The game , a semi- will be televised on ESPN2. Gamecocks e ball 43 seconds left in the game, to give Carng USC a olina a 28-3 lead. Hambrick was named Player of the unt, Car- Game for his 40 yards rushing, 63 yards in for an- receiving and two touchdowns, from the Marsters led the USC defense, which his third held the Tigers to 118 total yards of ofis with 47 fense. Florida State Miss. St. Michigan UCLA Florida State Miss. St. Michigan So. Cal