Catch up on the day's buzz about the Gamecocks! In today's edition: Connor Shaw and Ace Sanders earn rave reviews for their perfomances Saturday; Football now ranked #6 in the country; Cocky undefeated so far in Capital One Mascot Challenge weekly match-ups; updates from Gamecocks in the NFL action over the weekend; fans thrilled Gamecocks will take on Georgia at night; and more!
GAMECOCKSONLINE.COM NEWS
Football. Carolina - Georgia Game Time Set
Football. Connor Shaw Named AgSouth Athlete of the Week
Football. Shaw and Sanders Receive SEC Honors
Football. Post-Game Extra: Cory Burkarth and ESPN.com Writer Chris Low
Football. Gamecocks Continue to Rise in Polls
Football. Shaw's Record-Setting Day Leads Gamecocks Past Missouri, 31-10
Women's Soccer. South Carolina Draws Arkansas, 1-1, Sunday Afternoon
Volleyball. Gamecocks Hang Tough But Fall in Four at No. 21 Tennessee
Women's Tennis. Gamecocks Wrap Up Play at Furman Fall Classic
VOTE FOR COCKY
Cocky is 3-0 so far! Vote for Cocky daily in the Capital One Mascot Challenge! Go to http://www.capitalonebowl.com/vote or use the #CapitalOneCocky hashtag on Twitter to cast your vote. This week's match-up is against YouDee from Delaware.
GAMECOCKS AROUND THE WEB
Football: The Monday "Three And Out": Blowout Weekend (SEC Digital Network)
*Connor Shaw and Ace Sanders
Football: The SEC East now has the 'Big Three' (ESPN SEC Blog)
Football: Quarterback Shaw returns to top form for Gamecocks (Spartanburg Herald Journal)
Football: Record-setting day for Marcus Lattimore (Anderson Independent Mail)
Football: Marcus Lattimore bolsters his resume with productive day (Spartanburg Herald Journal)
Football: Finally, special teams special (GamecockCentral.com)
Football: SEC newcomer is no match for South Carolina (Augusta Chronicle)
Football: Tailgating on the Cockaboat (WLTX)
Baseball: Scrimmage observations (GamecockCentral.com)
GAMECOCKS IN THE PROS
Football: Succop lifts Chiefs over Saints with record-setting game (News-Leader.com)*Ryan Succop's Chiefs-record six field goals included a 31-yard game winner
Football: Chat with Alshon Jeffery (ESPN Sports Nation)
Football: Superlatives on the Falcons (ESPN NFC South Blog)
*John Abraham
Football: Dunta Robinson tied for a team-high seven tackles in the Falcons' win over the Chargers.
Baseball: Gamecocks in MLB (GamecockCentral.com)
Keep up with weekly updates on Gamecocks in the NFL here.
COCK-A-DOODLE TWEET
Lots of excitement about this news today! Night time in a sold out Williams-Brice will be fantastic!
the fact that the USC/UGA game is a night game, pretty much just made my life. I'm so pumped. #Gamecocks #holla
-- zein s. (@itszanebro) September 24, 2012
SPURS UP BLOG HIGHLIGHTS
"Inside the Roost" Tonight: Ray Tanner; Swimming's Michael Flach & Jason Memont
This Week's Home Events: Volleyball Takes on Florida Friday and More
Inside the Chart with Andy Demetra - Sept. 22
Spurs Up Play of the Game: Ace Sanders Punt Return
Kelcy Quarles Bolstered by Strong Parents, Support System The Legacy Continues: Gamecock Football in the Family
Recycle at Carolina Football Games
A Look Inside the New Video Board Control Room
VIDEO OF THE DAY
With over 6,000 views on YouTube, Ace Sanders' 49-yard punt return was the buzz of the weekend! The great performance also made it into ESPN SportCenter's Top 10 Plays countdown.
ROOSTER CROWS
Connor Shaw threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns and completed a school-record 20 consecutive passes to finish the game in Saturday's 31-10 win over Missouri. Shaw earned SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week and AgSouth Athlete of the Week honors.
Shaw's 20 consecutive completions are tied for the second most in SEC history with Ole Miss' Kent Austin, who had 20 straight against Tennessee in 1982. Shaw's completion percentage of 95.2 is also a school record and ranks second in SEC history behind Tee Martin's (Tennessee) record of 95.8 (23-of-24), which came against South Carolina in 1998.
FAN PHOTO OF THE DAY
"Oh you know, just hangin' around." Check out Hodges Compton, cool as a cucumber in his very professional-looking Gamecock attire as he headed to the doctor for some shots! Sent in by his proud parents, Luke and Michelle Compton.
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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