CHARLESTON -- The trend is rather disturbing, although it has yet to cost South Carolina any basketball games. Guard Devan Downey, through four games, although he's scoring his points, has 18 turnovers. To 15 assist]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:22:00 GMT CHARLESTON -- Another game, another comeback, another win. South Carolina could get used to this, especially if it leads to the prize waiting at the end of the next game -- the Charleston Classic championshi]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:20:00 GMT It was a plan built on necessity, and it worked. South Carolina's Brian Maddox lowered his head and bulled his way through Florida's front line, carrying every bruise of a 17-carry, 82-yard day on his body afterward. It worked so well, it might be repeated]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT Check out video highlights from GamecockCentral.com of senior defensive back commitment Brison Williams from Warner-Robins (GA) Northside High School]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:42:00 GMT In this edition of the Insider Report, recruiting analyst Chris Clark takes a look at the recruitment of prep-school tackle Morgan Moses, including USC's involvement and his commitment to Virginia, plus the status of several other top Gamecock target]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:37:00 GMT CHARLESTON -- Off the court, Mike Holmes has always been a quiet guy. Although his play on the court has been anything but, Holmes' recognition thus far has followed suit. Holmes scored 15 points and had four rebounds in Thursday's 78-68 win over LaSalle, staying right on par with his season averag]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:57:00 GMT CHARLESTON -- South Carolina coach Darrin Horn keeps stressing senior leadership. They're listening. Seniors Dominique Archie and Brandis Raley-Ross spearheaded a 20-5 run at the beginning of the second half on Thursday as the Gamecocks shot past LaSalle 78-68 and into the winners' bracket of the Charleston Classic]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:22:00 GMT Earlier this week, South Carolina assistant coach Shane Beamer had his name connected with the head coach opening at Murray State, a Div. I-AA school in Kentucky. Thursday night, Beamer filled in for Steve Spurrier on the weekly call-in show and addressed the speculation. Earlier, he spoke with reporters about the kickoff coverage unit, recruiting and the spur linebacker spot. ]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:16:00 GMT THURSDAY'S PRACTICE REPORT. South Carolina completed their bye week workouts on Thursday afternoon with a 75-minute session at Williams-Brice Stadium. Once the workout was over, some of the players were granted permission to leave camopus while others will attend classes on Friday. The USC players will return to campus on Sunday night to begin preprations for Clemson in earnest. ]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:56:00 GMT Florida defeated South Carolina, 24-14, Saturday afternoon, and GamecockCentral was on hand to capture all of the sights and scenes. This is the sixth of several photo galleries]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:30:00 GMT Steve Spurrier and Shane Beamer met with the media Thursday to discuss Gamecock football. Gamecock Central was there so you didn't have to be]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:29:00 GMT South Carolina Assistant Head Coach for Defense Ellis Johnson approaches the USC-Clemson rivalry from a unique perspective. He grew up in the Palmetto State and has worked at both schools. Johnson spoke passionately on Wednesday about his feelings for the USC-Clemson battle and how much the Nov. 28 game means to him. USC and Clemson kickoff at noon on that date]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT Dawn Staley admitted she lets her older players stress the South Carolina-Clemson rivalry to their teammates, rather than her. She's only been in Columbia a year and naturally doesn't know as much about the intense hatred between the two schools as much as someone who grew up with it.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT South Carolina starts its first of two scheduled tournaments tonight. The Gamecocks are hoping it will give them the necessary preparation for a third. USC (2-0) opens its competition at the Charleston Classic at 9:30 p.m. against LaSalle, hoping to win three games in four days and thus take the tournament title]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT The lack of turnovers is starting to bother Ellis Johnson. It's been a month since Johnson, USC's Assistant Head Coach For Defense, last watched the South Carolina defense force an opponent - Alabama - into a turnover. Johnson met with the media Wednesday after practice and talked at length about the USC defense. ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:50:00 GMT DAILY FOOTBALL REPORT. South Carolina has the second best defense Clemson will face all season. So it will be an interesting matchup on Nov. 28 at Williams-Brice Stadium when the Gamecocks try to stop one of the fastest offenses they've seen all year. Head coach Steve Spurrier and Assistant Head Coach for Defense Ellis Johnson met the media Wednesday following USC's second practice of the bye week.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:27:00 GMT In this edition of the Insider Report, recruiting analyst Chris Clark takes a closer look at South Carolina's defensive back recruiting. Who will the Gamecocks close the class with? Find out; plus more in this premium updat]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:07:00 GMT The Gamecocks continued preparations in their off week at The Proving Ground Wednesday and Gamecock Central was there to bring you their comments]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:29:00 GMT As soon as No. 1 Florida was crossed off the schedule, the Gamecocks' annual meeting with arch rival Clemson took center stage. In the middle of that was a nagging question -- what to do about C.J. Spiller, who has thrust himself squarely back into the Heisman Trophy discussio]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT Dawn Staley, Valerie Nainima and Kelsey Bone met with the media Wednesday afternoon before taking on the Clemson Tigers Thursday evening. Gamecock Central was there]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:59:00 GMT