Catch up on the day's buzz about the Gamecocks! In today's edition: gamecocks prepare for their SEC showdown with Georgia this weekend but try to tune out the hype; men's golf claims third in Rees Jones Invitational; equestrian team hosts Auburn Thursday; vote for Cocky in the Capital One Mascot Challenge; get to know South Carolina Women's Soccer freshman Stevi Parker; and more!
GAMECOCKSONLINE.COM NEWS
Football. Gamecocks Work Out Tuesday
Football. ESPN's GameDay is Coming To Our City
Equestrian. Gamecock Equestrian Moves Up to No. 2 in Latest Coaches Poll
Equestrian. Gamecocks Host Auburn in First Head-to-Head SEC Meet on Thursday
Men's Golf. Gamecocks Claim Third At Rees Jones Invitational
Men's Basketball. BROOKLYN Hoops Holiday Invitational Tickets On Sale To Public Oct. 8
Women's Basketball. Ballin' With Brett - Season 2, Episode 3
Women's Tennis. Alawi Falls in Opening Round of ITA All-American Qualifying
Baseball. South Carolina Baseball Weekend Scrimmage Schedule
VOTE FOR COCKY
Cocky is 4-0 so far! This week he has a big match-up with the only other undefeated mascot, Sebastian the Ibis from Miami. 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.
GAMECOCKS AROUND THE WEB
Football: Georgia's defense has yet to slow down Lattimore (Spartanburg Herald Journal)
Football: Spurrier: "Tough road ahead." (HeraldOnline.com)
Football: South Carolina's Spurrier a master when it comes to college football's biggest games (FoxNews.com)
Football: USC's stout defense ready to test Georgia's prolific offense (GreenvilleOnline.com)
Football: Fans select South Carolina's Connor Shaw (ESPN SEC Blog)
FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Football: Bulldogs racking up bold numbers (Rome News-Tribune)
Football: Spurrier wary of Bulldogs, relishing opportunity (OnlineAthens.com)
GAMECOCKS IN THE PROS
Football: Cook Visits Madison Middle School for Child Health Week (TitansOnline.com)
*Jared Cook
Keep up with updates on Gamecocks in the NFL here.
COCK-A-DOODLE TWEET
We are so excited to have ESPN College GameDay broadcasting from the historic Horseshoe! The show will start at 9 a.m. and for more information about GameDay in Columbia click here!
Can't wait for college gameday Saturday! #Gamecocks #beatgeorgia
-- Brannon Miller (@miller_brannon) October 3, 2012
SPURS UP BLOG HIGHLIGHTS
Players and Coaches Share Reaction to Hype Surrounding Georgia Game"What Channel is the Game On?" Georgia Edition
Sneak Peek at the South Carolina-Georgia Gameday Program
Updated Parking, Shuttle Service Info for Georgia Game
Sold Out Game vs. Georgia Leads to Secondary Ticket Market Demand
"Inside The Chart" with Andy Demetra - October 3, 2012
This Week's Home Events: Conference Showdowns in Football, Equestrian, and Soccer
VIDEO OF THE DAY
Get to know South Carolina Women's Soccer freshman Stevi Parker in her Gamecock Spotlight! Watch more Gamecock Spotlights on our 2012-13 student-athletes here!
ROOSTER CROWS
The South Carolina men's golf team carded a final-round 305 (+17) on Tuesday to finish in third place at the Rees Jones Invitational at Haig Point Club. Senior Dykes Harbin led the way for South Carolina as he recorded a final-round 77 (+5) to finish sixth, the best finish of his career and his second career top-10 showing. Freshman Matt NeSmith earned his first career top-10 finish as he tied for seventh place with a total of 223 (+7).
Gamecock Equestrian Freshman Sally Henry made an instant impact in her collegiate debut last week. Henry not only scored the Hunt Seat team's first point of the season with a five-point victory in Equitation Over Fences, she also earned the Gamecocks' first Most Outstanding Player award of the season. Henry's 88 was an event-high on Saturday, as she scored the first point of a 5-0 sweep for the Equitation Over Fences squad.
Did you know South Carolina leads the SEC in shortest distance between the stadium and Waffle House? Yum. A fan on Twitter pointed out we also probably have the shortest distance of any conference school to Bojangles. Double yum.
FAN PHOTO OF THE DAY
Today's fan photo was sent to us by Dena Cook from Georgia. Dena and her family live just 17 miles outside of Athens! Dena writes:
"My 2 year old daughter's preschool had Georgia Bulldog Day this week. She showed her displeasure of having to color the bulldog by scribbling on the mascot they made her color. We were rebels and wore our Gamecock stuff!"
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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