Catch up on the day's buzz about the Gamecocks! In today's edition: Baseball takes on the Cougars in Charleston, Frank Martin announces new staff members and spends time with local media, Bruce Feldman takes a look at Jadeveon Clowney "2.0", Equestrian moves up to No. 3 in latest coaches poll, former center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. earns a start with the Salem Red Sox, remember to keep voting for Coach Staley, and more!
GAMECOCKSONLINE.COM NEWS
Men's Basketball. Frank Martin To Participate In NBC Town Hall With Bob Costas Wednesday Night
Men's Basketball. Martin Names Several Staff Members
Baseball. South Carolina To Face College Of Charleston On Wednesday
Equestrian. Equestrian Jumps Three Spots to No. 3 in Latest Coaches Poll
Football. Gamecocks Practice Tuesday
Softball. 2012 Beverly Smith Softball Camp Schedule Released
MEDIA ON FRANK MARTIN
1-On-1 With Frank Martin (ABC Columbia)
As he prepares to start recruiting, Frank Martin fields questions about potential transfers (The Post and Courier)
FOOTBALL SPRING PRACTICE
The Gamecocks will hold spring practice Thursday at 4:15 p.m. at the Proving Grounds practice fields on Bluff Rd. Fans are welcome to attend. Photography is allowed for the first 15 minutes only and no autographs are allowed. Thank you for your cooperation!
More coverage:
Confident wide receiver Ace Sanders impressing Spurrier (Anderson Independent Mail)
Football: Clowney 2.0 ready to bring the heat from inside (CBSSports.com)
GAMECOCKS AROUND THE WEB
Baseball: Will Montgomery become third weekend starter? (GamecockCentral.com)
Baseball: USC looks to sustain momentum (GamecockCentral.com)
ARLO ELKINS
Arlo Elkins, Palmetto State tennis icon and longtime University of South Carolina women's tennis head coach, died Saturday at his home in Columbia, S.C. He was 62. Elkins stepped aside from day-to-day activities as head coach in February for health-related reasons. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, at The Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Tennis Coaching Legend Arlo Elkins Passes Away (GamecocksOnline.com)
USC tennis: Elkins' legacy spans decades (GoGamecocks.com)
Women's tennis grieves loss of longtime coach (The Daily Gamecock)
GAMECOCKS IN THE PROS
Salem Red Sox Announce 2012 Roster (milb.com)
*After an outstanding Spring Training, former South Carolina standout Jackie Bradley Jr. will begin the 2012 season with the Salem Red Sox of the Carolina League.

Travian Robertson Talks NFL Draft Prep (Spurs Up Blog)
VOTE FOR DAWN STALEY- Only 5 days left!!
Dawn Staley has been nominated for induction into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame both as an individual and as a member of the 1996 Women's Basketball gold medal team. The '96 team also included Gamecock assistant coach Nikki McCray. Fan votes will count toward the final voting tallies. Fans can vote once per day through April 9, 2012. Let's help get Coach Staley this much-deserved honor!
http://halloffamevoting.teamusa.org/
COCK-A-DOODLE-TWEET
Follow @GamecocksOnline and @SpursUpBlog on Twitter!
SPURS UP BLOG HIGHLIGHTS
Travian Robertson Talks NFL Draft Prep
New Video Board Construction Photos 4-3-12
Join Us for Fan Fest Activities at the Spring Game
This Week's Home Events: Baseball Hosts Vols
SEC Reigns Supreme With Another National Title
Gamecock Swimmers Help Give Hope to Harper
Vote Daily for Staley, Team USA in Olympic Hall of Fame
VIDEO OF THE DAY
Watch yesterday's post-practice comments from several football players and coaches as they get ready for next week's Garnet & Black Spring Game.
http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/040312aaa.html
ROOSTER CROWS
South Carolina jumped three spots to No. 3 in the latest equestrian coaches poll.The Gamecocks have won six meets in a row, and are coming off their first ever Southern Equestrian Championship over the weekend. South Carolina defeated then No. 3 Auburn on Friday, and then edged No. 1 Georgia in raw scores on Saturday handing the Bulldogs their second home loss since the beginning of the dual-meet era (2003-2004).
FAN PHOTO OF THE DAY
Brian Connor sent in today's Fan Photo of the Day!
"This is a pic from the USC-Navy game of me (Brian Connon) and my good friend (Shane Tallant) with our great cheerleaders. (We are both in the Navy.) I graduated in '90 and my son is a freshman in the USC band this year."

We've got a lot of great submissions so keep them coming! Feel free to send in your photos (any sport/season, either of you or taken by you!) with your name to GamecockAthletics@gmail.com! A lot of the best photos include some Gamecock gear and 'showing your spurs'! We'd love to share with the rest of Gamecock Nation!
Previous fan photos may be seen here:
Fan Photo of the Day series - 2012
Fan Photo of the Day series - 2011
GAMECOCKSONLINE.COM NEWS
Men's Basketball. Frank Martin To Participate In NBC Town Hall With Bob Costas Wednesday Night
Men's Basketball. Martin Names Several Staff Members
Baseball. South Carolina To Face College Of Charleston On Wednesday
Equestrian. Equestrian Jumps Three Spots to No. 3 in Latest Coaches Poll
Football. Gamecocks Practice Tuesday
Softball. 2012 Beverly Smith Softball Camp Schedule Released
MEDIA ON FRANK MARTIN
1-On-1 With Frank Martin (ABC Columbia)
As he prepares to start recruiting, Frank Martin fields questions about potential transfers (The Post and Courier)
FOOTBALL SPRING PRACTICE
More coverage:
Confident wide receiver Ace Sanders impressing Spurrier (Anderson Independent Mail)
Football: Clowney 2.0 ready to bring the heat from inside (CBSSports.com)
GAMECOCKS AROUND THE WEB
Baseball: Will Montgomery become third weekend starter? (GamecockCentral.com)
Baseball: USC looks to sustain momentum (GamecockCentral.com)
ARLO ELKINS
Tennis Coaching Legend Arlo Elkins Passes Away (GamecocksOnline.com)
USC tennis: Elkins' legacy spans decades (GoGamecocks.com)
Women's tennis grieves loss of longtime coach (The Daily Gamecock)
GAMECOCKS IN THE PROS
Salem Red Sox Announce 2012 Roster (milb.com)
*After an outstanding Spring Training, former South Carolina standout Jackie Bradley Jr. will begin the 2012 season with the Salem Red Sox of the Carolina League.
Travian Robertson Talks NFL Draft Prep (Spurs Up Blog)
VOTE FOR DAWN STALEY- Only 5 days left!!
Dawn Staley has been nominated for induction into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame both as an individual and as a member of the 1996 Women's Basketball gold medal team. The '96 team also included Gamecock assistant coach Nikki McCray. Fan votes will count toward the final voting tallies. Fans can vote once per day through April 9, 2012. Let's help get Coach Staley this much-deserved honor! http://halloffamevoting.teamusa.org/
COCK-A-DOODLE-TWEET
Excited to cheer on the #gamecocks tonight at Patriots Point! Who's going? #chs #carolina #baseball
-- Jodi Plyler (@ATWGT) April 4, 2012
Follow @GamecocksOnline and @SpursUpBlog on Twitter!
SPURS UP BLOG HIGHLIGHTS
Travian Robertson Talks NFL Draft Prep
New Video Board Construction Photos 4-3-12
Join Us for Fan Fest Activities at the Spring Game
This Week's Home Events: Baseball Hosts Vols
SEC Reigns Supreme With Another National Title
Gamecock Swimmers Help Give Hope to Harper
Vote Daily for Staley, Team USA in Olympic Hall of Fame
VIDEO OF THE DAY
Watch yesterday's post-practice comments from several football players and coaches as they get ready for next week's Garnet & Black Spring Game.
http://www.gamecocksonline.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/040312aaa.html
ROOSTER CROWS
South Carolina jumped three spots to No. 3 in the latest equestrian coaches poll.The Gamecocks have won six meets in a row, and are coming off their first ever Southern Equestrian Championship over the weekend. South Carolina defeated then No. 3 Auburn on Friday, and then edged No. 1 Georgia in raw scores on Saturday handing the Bulldogs their second home loss since the beginning of the dual-meet era (2003-2004).
FAN PHOTO OF THE DAY
Brian Connor sent in today's Fan Photo of the Day!
"This is a pic from the USC-Navy game of me (Brian Connon) and my good friend (Shane Tallant) with our great cheerleaders. (We are both in the Navy.) I graduated in '90 and my son is a freshman in the USC band this year."
We've got a lot of great submissions so keep them coming! Feel free to send in your photos (any sport/season, either of you or taken by you!) with your name to GamecockAthletics@gmail.com! A lot of the best photos include some Gamecock gear and 'showing your spurs'! We'd love to share with the rest of Gamecock Nation!
Previous fan photos may be seen here:
Fan Photo of the Day series - 2012
Fan Photo of the Day series - 2011













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