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Experienced young players to contribute to team

By David Roberts | Aug. 14, 2014

If the Gamecocks’ 7-7-5 record from a year ago strikes you as unimpressive, head coach Mark Berson thinks you should look again. A quartet of road losses to open up the season paired with a number of key injuries threw much of Berson’s freshman class into the fire early in the year. But he thinks the team is better for it. “We got off to a slow start, but I think what I was most pleased about with the group last year was their mental toughness,” Berson said.

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Volleyball prepares for successful 2014 season

By David Roberts | Aug. 14, 2014

South Carolina’s volleyball roster is top heavy with players who have one or less years of collegiate playing experience. Most got their first taste of SEC volleyball last season in the midst of a 12-19 (3-15 SEC) effort, while others were still in high school. On top of that, the Gamecocks lost senior outside hitter Juliette Thevenin to graduation.

Jeffrey looking to build own legacy

By David Roberts | Aug. 14, 2014

When wide receiver Shamier Jeffery first arrived at South Carolina, his brother, Alshon, had already entrenched himself atop the depth chart, cemented by a breakout 1,517-yard 2010 season.

Taking the reins

By David Roberts | Aug. 14, 2014

Down 7-0 to UCF and having the misfortune of starting the drive on his own three-yard line, quarterback Dylan Thompson lined up in the shotgun with no one beside him.

Gamecocks shoot for 8,000 season tickets

By Kelley Kennedy | July 29, 2014

Last week, the men’s basketball team’s “8k in 8 Days” community outreach tour brought basketball players to several local events and service efforts, including a Special Olympics program, Cocky’s Reading Express, the Richland County Sheriff Future Stars Camp, the Fort Jackson kid’s clinic and a visit Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital.

Favre sparks interest in Columbia

By David Roberts | July 29, 2014

Hundreds of fans made their way to the Township Auditorium Thursday night to listen to the former face of the Green Bay Packers franchise talk about his playing days.

Greiner, Pankake excel in Tigers system

By David Roberts | July 22, 2014

Position players Tanner English, Grayson Greiner and Joey Pankake have seemingly picked up right where they left off with the Gamecocks, now taking their hacks for separate professional clubs.

Column: Green-Beckham should sit out 2014 season

By David Roberts | July 8, 2014

Oklahoma pursuing waiver that would allow receiver to play this year Now that Johnny Manziel has left college football and is now a thorn in the NFL’s side, fans are now looking for something else to talk about this offseason.

Jun 22, 2014; Manaus, Amazonas, BRAZIL; USA midfielder Jermaine Jones (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring a second half goal against Portugal during the 2014 World Cup at Arena Amazonia. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Columbia pubs thrive during World Cup

By Chris Schumerth | June 24, 2014

Local soccer fans, especially ones interested in “U-S-A” chants and other general ruckus, can find comradery and solidarity at two Columbia establishments in particular: Cock N’ Bull Pub and British Bulldog Pub.

Thompson Takeover

By David Roberts | June 24, 2014

In college football, the exit of a team’s senior quarterback would typically send that team spiraling into a rebuilding mode, tempering expectations for the ensuing season.