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Darby Bianco

College Sports Social Pulse ranks teams, players, coaches by social media buzz

By Darby Bianco | Oct. 22

The University of South Carolina’s College Sports Social Pulse (CSSP) transforms the chaos of college football’s online buzz into measurable data, ranking teams, players and coaches based on social media engagement rather than on-field performance. Combining research, education and industry partnership, the program equips students with real-world analytics experience while positioning USC as a national leader in sports media innovation.

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FILE — Redshirt senior guard Meechie Johnson fights for the ball during the game against North Carolina A&T on Nov. 4, 2025. Johnson contributed 14 points to the Gamecocks 91-72 win over the Aggies.

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By Darby Bianco | Nov. 5

FILE — Redshirt senior guard Meechie Johnson fights for the ball during the game against North Carolina A&T on Nov. 4, 2025. Johnson contributed 14 points to the Gamecocks 91-72 win over the Aggies.

Senior guard Mike Sharavjamts lays the ball up to the basket during South Carolina's season opener against North Carolina A&T at Colonial Life Arena on Nov. 4, 2025. The Gamecocks won 91-72 and improve to 1-0 on the season.

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By Darby Bianco | Nov. 4

Senior guard Mike Sharavjamts lays the ball up to the basket during South Carolina's season opener against North Carolina A&T at Colonial Life Arena on Nov. 4, 2025. The Gamecocks won 91-72 and improve to 1-0 on the season.

A young boy holds a prize he won from a carnival game at the South Carolina State Fair on Oct. 10, 2025. The fair celebrated a theme of "Harvesting Happiness," offering rides, carnival games, food, livestock and performances for visitors.

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By Darby Bianco | Oct. 20

A young boy holds a prize he won from a carnival game at the South Carolina State Fair on Oct. 10, 2025. The fair celebrated a theme of "Harvesting Happiness," offering rides, carnival games, food, livestock and performances for visitors.

Karen Pressley rides down the Fun Slide with her granddaughter, Ellie, at the South Carolina State Fair on Oct. 10, 2025. Pressley traveled from Greenwood, South Carolina, to visit the fair in Columbia.

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By Darby Bianco | Oct. 20

Karen Pressley rides down the Fun Slide with her granddaughter, Ellie, at the South Carolina State Fair on Oct. 10, 2025. Pressley traveled from Greenwood, South Carolina, to visit the fair in Columbia.

Prosperity, South Carolina, resident Warden lays on the ground in front of his brother Drew at the South Carolina State Fair on Oct. 10, 2025. The fair offered numerous activities, including rides, carnival games, food vendors, livestock competitions and live performers.

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By Darby Bianco | Oct. 20

Prosperity, South Carolina, resident Warden lays on the ground in front of his brother Drew at the South Carolina State Fair on Oct. 10, 2025. The fair offered numerous activities, including rides, carnival games, food vendors, livestock competitions and live performers.

Washboard Willy performs for visitors at the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia, South Carolina, on Oct. 10, 2025. The fair offered numerous live performances, including a circus, multiple musical stages and performers walking in the streets.

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By Darby Bianco | Oct. 20

Washboard Willy performs for visitors at the South Carolina State Fair in Columbia, South Carolina, on Oct. 10, 2025. The fair offered numerous live performances, including a circus, multiple musical stages and performers walking in the streets.

Jumping seat freshman Eddyn Molden presses her lips against Q's head before the start of the flat division against Texas A&M at One Wood Farm on Oct. 17, 2025. The Gamecocks took the win against the Aggies in the flat 4-1.

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By Darby Bianco | Oct. 17

Jumping seat freshman Eddyn Molden presses her lips against Q's head before the start of the flat division against Texas A&M at One Wood Farm on Oct. 17, 2025. The Gamecocks took the win against the Aggies in the flat 4-1.

Flat and fences junior Grace Rabb runs a lap as her team congratulates her at the meet against Texas A&M at One Wood Farm on Oct. 17, 2025. Rabb earned MOP for this match with her ride on Nino.

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By Darby Bianco | Oct. 17

Flat and fences junior Grace Rabb runs a lap as her team congratulates her at the meet against Texas A&M at One Wood Farm on Oct. 17, 2025. Rabb earned MOP for this match with her ride on Nino.

Reining sophomore Gracie Mae Stingle rides Okie in the first half of the reining division against Texas A&M at One Wood Farm on Oct. 17, 2025. Stingle scored a 67.25 with her ride, beating Texas A&M rider reining fifth-year Mattie Gustin by 0.75.

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By Darby Bianco | Oct. 17

Reining sophomore Gracie Mae Stingle rides Okie in the first half of the reining division against Texas A&M at One Wood Farm on Oct. 17, 2025. Stingle scored a 67.25 with her ride, beating Texas A&M rider reining fifth-year Mattie Gustin by 0.75.

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