Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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They said it “I don't wish to pass judgement on the guilt or inno cence of the people involved because I don't know all the details” Lou Holtz, USC football coach Trammell leads USC > arouD to Olympics USC Sports Information Sacramento, CA - His dream is now a reality as South Carolina junior Terrence Trammell finished third in the 110m hurdles at the US Olympic Trials and made the US Olympic team. USC head track coach Curtis Frye could n’t wipe the smile off his face Sunday night as he coaches all four athletes. USC volunteer coach Allen Johnson won the men’s 110m hurdles and another USC volunteer coach, Melissa Morrison, finished second to Gail Devers as both qualified for the Olympics. Trammell’s time of 13.19 was a personal best (previous was 13.28). Johnson’s winning time of 12.97 was a season best. Morrison’s time of 12.63 was also personal best. m u Senior Ellakisha Williamson, eighth in the 100m hurdles at the NCAA Championships, finished fourth at the Trials, finishing with a personal best of 12.81 (previous was 12.93). “It’s just incredible. Allen Johnson is the fastest man in the world over the first hurdle. He did what he was supposed to do today,” said Frye, who coached Johnson to Olympic gold in 1996. “Terrence stayed within himself and did n’t try to break away with Allen. Terrence stayed within himself and didn’t get panicky when he saw Allen (Johnson was in the lane next to him) moving away. “The rest of the hurdlers tried to catch Allen and got out of their race. Terrence just stayed composed. The last two weeks Terrence has grown as a hurdler. “It’s helped him to train with Allen so whenhe gets to the finals he knows what to ex pect. “Melissa Morrison has been through so many struggles including her recent injury that sidelined her. “We are just so thrilled and blessed. It’s al so incredible to see Ellakisha Williamson fin ish so strong in the finals.” “We have humble kids and humble coach es. Our athletes are beautiful - they are what America should be watching. They don’t talk, don’t boast. “We don’t wanna be the WWF on the track - we want to carry ourself with class and dig nity. We did that today and the last two weeks.” Sydney. Australia .Stfliemiwr J5-Octo**e $M»d«y, September 17 Hais's 40Cra lajivjdsai-Mcdfej- Heat istawta Bsdsa pmsgmjr) • - Mai's 400nsmm$a}jwedteyrSam i Men's 480m iadWthal MedleyiFiset k ■ tsisveij liatijaa (hunjarst j v . v ■ : o. Met ■ 2<M,r Bjir. 1 Sen uijs ! 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Monday, September 25 Melissa Morrison <USA = Women’s 100m Hurdles: Round 2 ' Melissa Morrison (ISA) Men's HOru :• . Terreuee Trammell (USA): ■ Women’s 400 Meter; Finals: ,, Torrique WSVmmis <8a&*raas> ;• WoRtciYV. Hammer Thro*- ■Qsaiifvmg Round Da-vu Ellertx-(U5Ai '• l^isaMisipefca {Americas S*mos) • Michelle Founder (Canada,1 Women’s 100m Hurdles: Semifinals and Finals Melissa Morrison (USA) Marvin Watts {tonic*) Friday, September 29 vVomca's Hammer Throw: final j U52Misipefca{AmetfcwtSamoa) ■ ;Vj —_; __1 Two former USC football players arrested on drug trafficking charges From Staff and Wire Reports South Carolina coach Lou Holtz said that he wouldn’t “pass judgment” on the guilt or innocence of two former players arrested on drug trafficking charges. Richland County sheriff’s narcotics agents arrested Boo Williams and Kevin Johnson after officers found 40 pounds of marijuana, police said. Both men are chaiged with drug traf ficking. Johnson also was chaiged with unlawful possession of a weapon after the Boo Williams agents found a 9mm handgun on him when he was ar rested. The two were released on bail Sun day. Holtz wouldn’t comment directly on the matter. But he said when people make bad decisions, “they must suffer the con sequences and they will eventually learn how to make good choices.” “I have never encountered a nega tive experience that could not turn out to be a positive factor in our future suc cess if we reacted positively,” Holtz said. “And that’s how we intend to handle this.” Williams was a starting running back for the Gamecocks until injuring his knee against Mississippi and was sidelined for the rest of the season. Johnson was an offensive tackle last season, but did not get much playing time. “I don't wish to pass judgement on the guilt or innocence of the people in volved because I don't know all the de tails and their case will be handled within the judicial system. However, I do wish to make a general comment. - • “As a coach, I feel we have an oblig ation to set an example for our players predicated on how we live, to set the stan dards and goals for our players and help them achieve success and to enforce dis cipline when necessary,” Holt? said. Check out GamecockCentral.com for message boards, chat rooms, football, baseball, basketball, and more!!