McWilliams to take 'leave of absence'
By Adam Orfinger | Aug. 17, 2016Senior cornerback Rico McWilliams will be away from the football team indefinitely, after Will Muschamp announced the Georgia native will take an indefinite leave of absence.
Senior cornerback Rico McWilliams will be away from the football team indefinitely, after Will Muschamp announced the Georgia native will take an indefinite leave of absence.
As students are returning from their summers away, one thing is on everyone’s mind: football season.
Head coach Josh Goffi has to be excited about this upcoming season for his team. The Gamecocks return every starter from a team that was just one game shy of being eligible for the 2015 Men’s NCAA Tennis Tournament.
It will not be easy for South Carolina as they look to rebound this season. The hope is that this equestrian team can once again regain the glory of two years ago and bring back the championship trophy to Columbia.
All fans love to have have an advantage when it comes to their team. Whether it’s traditions that their team holds, going to the games or barstool sports talk, fans want something they can get behind with their team.
Last year’s season was a wild one for the Gamecocks: an ESPN Top-10 scissor kick volley goal by Jeffrey Torda, a hat trick by junior Danny Deakin — first in program since 2001, a perfect home record and a penalty shootout win against Furman to advance in the NCAA Tournament.
Expectations should be high for this year’s women’s tennis team. With returning players such as Caroline Dailey and highly anticipated newcomer Mia Horvett, head coach Kevin Epley looks to continue his string of impressive seasons.
With some strong outside hitters and the return of Aubrey Ezell, the South Carolina volleyball team should see a resurgence in the 2016 season.
Senior Katelyn Dambaugh will lead the Gamecock women's golf team for another season, which gives fans plenty of reason to be excited for the 2016-17 campaign.
The South Carolina men's golf team lost its star, but with plenty of key players returning, the Gamecocks should be in the mix for another NCAA Tournament run.
You've seen the garnet and black overalls, the face paint, the South Carolina sunglasses. But who is that crazy guy you see at practically every Gamecock sporting event?
Expectations Bowing out first round of both the NCAA Tournament and the SEC tournament certainly wasn’t in the agenda for head coach Shelley Smith’s 2015 team.
Sports editor Adam Orfinger welcomes the incoming freshmen to the world of South Carolina athletics.
The Columbia Fireflies will host the South Atlantic League All-Star Game at Spirit Communications Park on June 20, 2017.
The South Carolina running back battle has stolen the spotlight from the quarterback competition in fall camp, as AJ Turner appears to have outperformed David Williams.
Sports editor Adam Orfinger breaks down the five players most likely to make an impact in the South Carolina secondary this fall.
Cue the groans, get ready for the cheers: Josh Gordan has been reinstated and will be allowed to play in the upcoming season after countless suspensions and problems with the NFL involving the use of marijuana.