Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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qucsTions • conTinucD mom ci What is the result of the Gamecocks’ discipline troubles in the offseason? Last year’s team is just that — last year’s team. -Saddled with suspensions, graduation and the occasional run-in with the law, this year’s team has little similarities to the 2004 squad. Many new faces will appear on the field when USC takes on Central Florida, especially since a handful of players were suspended for their part in the brawl with Clemson. Can Ko Simpson repeat his 2004 performance•? Simpson doesn’t look like he will hit a sophomore slump, as he continues to dominate the defensive secondary. Before the season has begun, the Rock Hill native has been tabbed as an All-American, setting the stage for a promising 2005 campaign. Simpson hasn’t lost his speed or reaction to the ball, returning an interception 45 yards for a touchdown in USC’s scrimmage Tuesday night. - ! * How long will the national spotlight stay on Carolina football? Win or lose, the Gamecocks are locked in for three national games to open the Spurrier era. ESPN will beam the Central Florida and Georgia contests, while CBS has taken hold of USC’s showdown with traditional powerhouse Alabama. After that the schedule reads TBA, meaning that some impressive wins could keep USC coming to a TV set near you. The Gamecocks are almost assured to have their late-season battles with Spurrier’s alma mater (Florida) and the new Bowden in his life (Clemson) broadcast around the nation. 9 How will USC address lack of experience at defensive end? The loss of Thompson and Gause has allowed seniors De’Adrian Coley and Charles Silas to get the opportunity to show what they can do. Coley and Silas have not seen as much playing time as their predecessors but will be expected to be a force on_the front line. Who will step up as the leader on a young squad on the offensive side of the ball.? Few experienced names are listed on the offensive side of the ball for the Gamecocks, but those who are will be counted on to step up. Wide receiver Noah Whiteside will be counted on to lead the receiving core with the loss of speed demon Troy Williamson. Whiteside will have many freshman receivers looking to him for guidance as the season progresses. The same can be said for senior tailback Daccus Turman, who will have to show the incoming rookies how to find yardage against a talented SEC defense. —Compiled by Alex Riley and Jonathan HHlyard Photos by Katie Kirkland, Charlie Davenport and Nick Esares/THE f.'AMEGOCK Office of Student Disability Serwice^^^^j V "encouraging, enlightening, promoting" I ■ Welcome Students! i m We welcome our new director, Mrs. Karen R. Pettus 1 ■ Come visit our office in LeConte College room 1I2B. fl B Call 777-6124 for more information. ■ The Office of Student Disability Services strives to encourage, enlighten, and promote academic and professional success. jikimOH mm % irilli IM ■.v.; ESS^B jsmmr . ' □ Sftw&t rsa« kfflttS&J&H. ««MH .r MM .Went.... *. ..,l..«« b, Mk, 777-6742