Catch up on the day's buzz about the Gamecocks! In today's edition: women's soccer and volleyball open SEC play on National Cream-Filled Donut Day; football ready to host UAB in the first home night game of the season; Ko Simpson named SEC Legend; 10 football players already hold their degrees; and more!
THIS WEEKEND'S HOME EVENTS
Friday, September 14
Volleyball vs. Georgia - 7 p.m.
- $1 Admission
- National Cream-filled Donut Day
- First 100 fans will receive a cream filled donut
-Show us a tweet or post about hanging out with the Gamecocks on National Cream-Filled Donut Day and receive a free t-shirt (limit one per person).- "Dorm Swarm Challenge" - Dorm with the largest percentage of attendees will receive a pizza party with the volleyball team! Be sure to check in at the marketing table.
Women's Soccer vs. Mississippi State - 7 p.m.
- National Cream-Filled Donut Day
- First 100 fans will receive a cream-filled donut- QR Code Scavenger Hunt
- Students who complete our QR Code scavenger hunt will receive a prize! Get started at the marketing table! Get a jump on the game and make sure you have a QR Code scanner app on your smartphone!- Drawstring bag giveaway to the first 50 students
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Football vs. UAB - 7 p.m. Tickets Available, $35 each
-GAMEDAY TIMELINE
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Volleyball vs. LSU - 1:30 p.m.
- $1 Football Ticket Admission
- Bring your UAB game football ticket to Volleyball and receive $1 admission!
Women's Soccer vs. Missouri - 2:00 p.m.
- Rally Towel Giveaway
- Camper Appreciation Day
- National TV game airing on ESPNU - fill Stone Stadium and help show a great TV atmosphere!
Click here for more information on events and promotions this weekend!
GAMECOCKSONLINE.COM NEWS
Football. Football Hosts UAB On Saturday Night
Football. Thursday's Practice Report
*Lorenzo Ward spoke after practice
Football. Ko Simpson Named to SEC 2012 Football Legends Class
Volleyball. Volleyball Hosts Georgia and LSU to Start SEC Slate
Women's Soccer. Women's Soccer Opens SEC Play Friday At Stone Stadium
Men's Soccer. Men's Soccer Update With Coach Berson & Cory Burkarth
Women's Tennis. Kevin Epley Era Begins at UVa Fall Invitational
Men's Tennis. Men's Tennis Opens Fall at Duke Fab Four
GAMECOCKS AROUND THE WEB
Football: What to watch in the SEC: Week 3 (ESPN SEC Blog)
*Connor Shaw and Marcus Lattimore
General: Hall of Fame: Dietzel led period of growth (GoGamecocks.com)
Football: Impact Performance Of The Week - Dylan Thompson (ESPN)
FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Football: UAB offensive linemen face a tall challenge on Saturday vs. South Carolina (al.com)
Football: UAB wide receiver Nick Adams hopes his story motivates kids in his hometown (al.com)
COCK-A-DOODLE TWEETFootball. Football Hosts UAB On Saturday Night
Football. Thursday's Practice Report
*Lorenzo Ward spoke after practice
Football. Ko Simpson Named to SEC 2012 Football Legends ClassVolleyball. Volleyball Hosts Georgia and LSU to Start SEC Slate
Women's Soccer. Women's Soccer Opens SEC Play Friday At Stone Stadium
Men's Soccer. Men's Soccer Update With Coach Berson & Cory Burkarth
Women's Tennis. Kevin Epley Era Begins at UVa Fall Invitational
Men's Tennis. Men's Tennis Opens Fall at Duke Fab Four
GAMECOCKS AROUND THE WEB
Football: What to watch in the SEC: Week 3 (ESPN SEC Blog)
*Connor Shaw and Marcus Lattimore
General: Hall of Fame: Dietzel led period of growth (GoGamecocks.com)
Football: Impact Performance Of The Week - Dylan Thompson (ESPN)
FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Football: UAB offensive linemen face a tall challenge on Saturday vs. South Carolina (al.com)
Football: UAB wide receiver Nick Adams hopes his story motivates kids in his hometown (al.com)
Sounds like a perfect weekend!
Its almost the weekend! Time to see and catch up with old friends and cheer on my Carolina Gamecocks #gamecocknation !
-- Hillary Nina(@HillaryNina) September 13, 2012
SPURS UP BLOG HIGHLIGHTS
Gameday Timeline: SC vs. UAB
10 Gamecock Football Players Have Already Earned Their Degrees
Shawn Elliott Talks Offensive Line After Wednesday Practice
Anderson, Moore Effective On Scoring Plays
"Inside The Chart" with Andy Demetra
South Carolina-UAB Gameday Program Sneak Peek
"What Channel is the Game On?" UAB Edition
VIDEO OF THE DAY
Get to know South Carolina Women's Soccer junior midfielder Elizabeth Sinclair in her Gamecock Spotlight!
ROOSTER CROWS
Ko Simpson was named to the Southeastern Conference 2012 Football Legends Class. As a two-year starter for South Carolina, he was named first team All-America in 2005 and was a consensus first team All-SEC selection after recording 103 tackles. In 2004, he earned second-team All-America honors and was a FWAA and Rivals.com Freshman All-American after his six interceptions led the SEC. Simpson garnered SEC Freshman of the Year honors by the Associated Press and was a second-team All-SEC selection by both the AP and Coaches. He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft and played professionally for both Buffalo and Detroit. The class will be honored at the 2012 SEC Football "Weekend of Champions" Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in Atlanta, Ga.
South Carolina men's tennis kicks off the 2011-12 season this weekend with the Duke Fab Four Invitational. Sophomore Thiago Pinheiro will be among the three 16-player singles draws, which feature 14 nationally ranked players.
FAN PHOTO OF THE DAY
Today's fan photo was sent to us by Ashley Cloninger with friend Karen Brown on the left in Garnet. Karen missed last year's opening game as she was battling cancer at MUSC in Charleston. Her cancer is currently in remission and Ashley's family was thrilled be with her at the game!
Send in your own fan photo submissions to GamecockAthletics@gmail.com. Include your name and any backstory. Some of the best submissions include Gamecock gear and showing your spurs!
Today's fan photo was sent to us by Ashley Cloninger with friend Karen Brown on the left in Garnet. Karen missed last year's opening game as she was battling cancer at MUSC in Charleston. Her cancer is currently in remission and Ashley's family was thrilled be with her at the game!
Send in your own fan photo submissions to GamecockAthletics@gmail.com. Include your name and any backstory. Some of the best submissions include Gamecock gear and showing your spurs!
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