Spurrier has something new to worry about this season — sky-high expectations

South Carolina's football coach is simply trying to stay focused

Stop the presses: South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier looks and sounds generally happy this summer about his offense. Read More

Two-minute drill with USC quarterback Stephen Garcia

After some extended stays in coach Steve Spurrier's doghouse, the Ball Coach insists 23-year-old fifth-year senior quarterback Stephen Garcia has changed his ways and matured. What's gone into the new Stephen, and will that translate to additional success for a team that enters the 2011 season with heightened expectations? Read More

2011 Southeastern Conference preview

The Southeastern Conference is not being shy about the fact it has won five consecutive BCS championships, putting a blue-and-yellow jersey -- the league's colors -- with the No. 5 on the cover of its conference media guide. Read More

Shaq Wilson's return at linebacker a boost

As much as the return of South Carolina's quarterback has been talked about, how about the Gamecocks getting back their defensive quarterback? Weak-side linebacker Shaq Wilson missed last season, taking a redshirt, because of a hamstring injury. Read More

USC looks to improve secondary

COLUMBIA -- As football coach Steve Spurrier has repeatedly mentioned all summer, South Carolina, despite a division title, finished seventh in total defense and offense a year ago in the SEC. Read More

Clowney wowed by USC fans

COLUMBIA -- There was a noticeable absence at South Carolina's practice Monday morning -- mostly because it's the guy fans are showing up to see the most during preseason camp. Read More

Garcia has 'better commitment level': Despite being suspended five times, USC quarterback asks for forgiveness — again

COLUMBIA -- Stephen Garcia isn't just a veteran on the football field by now. The South Carolina senior quarterback has also evolved into a veteran of apologizing for bad behavior and working to move past it. Read More

A return to the gridiron: Bruce Ellington, the leading scorer on USC's basketball team, begins his transition to playing college football

The two sports are different, but they're both sports. And that makes them the same. Football and basketball. They're just games, right? Read More

Gamecocks' Brandon Shell treated for heat-related illness

South Carolina freshman offensive lineman Brandon Shell, from Goose Creek, was treated for a heat-related illness following the Gamecocks' practice Saturday morning. Read More

USC freshman Shell treated for apparent heat exhaustion

COLUMBIA – South Carolina freshman offensive lineman Brandon Shell, from Goose Creek, was treated for apparent heat exhaustion following the Gamecocks’ practice this morning. Read More