Catch up on the day's buzz about the Gamecocks! In today's edition: new "Battle" uniforms for LSU game unveiled; men's and women's soccer players earn recognition on AgSouth; football and men's basketball press conferences today; vote for Cocky in the Capital One Mascot Challenge; and more!
GAMECOCKSONLINE.COM NEWS
Men's Basketball. Men's Basketball Media Day Press Conference Quotes
Football. Steve Spurrier Press Conference Quotes & Videos
Football. Johnson and Sanders Honored by SEC
Men's Soccer/Women's Soccer. Arambula, Gilbert Named Co-AgSouth Athlete of the Week
*Ryan Arambula and Gabrielle Gilbert
Men's Soccer. Men's Soccer Hosts No. 25 UAB In Midweek Match On Wednesday
Baseball. South Carolina Baseball Weekend Scrimmage Schedule
VOTE FOR COCKY
Cocky is 5-0 and the only undefeated mascot left after a win over Sebastian the Ibis! This week he has a big match-up that mirrors the Gamecocks' opponent on the gridiron as he takes on LSU's Mike the Tiger. 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: Who has the SEC's best defense? (ESPN SEC Blog)
Football: Spurrier steadying No. 3 South Carolina (Charlotte Observer)
Football: After win over Ga., Gamecocks zero in on LSU (GreenvilleOnline.com)
Football: Sweet surprise for soldier's family watching his video greeting at University of Georgia football game (New York Daily News)
FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Football: Picking up the pieces (ESPN: Georgia Bulldogs Blog)
Football: No. 9 LSU welcomes quick shot at redemption (Associated Press)
GAMECOCKS IN THE PROS
Football: Free Head Exam: Minnesota Vikings (ESPN NFC North Blog)
*Jasper Brinkley
Football: Rapid Reaction: 49ers 45, Bills 3 (ESPN NFC West Blog)
*Chris Culliver
Baseball: Gamecocks in MLB (GamecockCentral.com)
Keep up with updates on Gamecocks in the NFL here.
COCK-A-DOODLE TWEET
The "Battle" uniforms the Gamecocks are set to wear against LSU on Saturday is all the buzz! Go Gamecocks!
The uniforms that the #gamecocks will wear this weekend at lsu are so sweet! #GoCocks
-- Josh Sealey (@jsealey15) October 9, 2012
SPURS UP BLOG HIGHLIGHTS
This Week's Home Events: Soccer at Home; Volleyball Dig Pink Match
Official Photos & Video of Gamecocks' Custom Battle Uniforms Debuting Vs. LSUSurprise Military Family Welcome Home at South Carolina Football Game
"Inside The Chart" with Andy Demetra - October 7
Photos: ESPN College GameDay -- Signs, Corso, Darius, Cocky and more!
Photos: Student Sign-Making Party for College GameDay
ESPN College GameDay Set-Up Photos
VIDEO OF THE DAY
Get to know more about senior linebacker Shaq Wilson in his Gamecock Spotlight!
ROOSTER CROWS
Ryan Arambula and Gabrielle Gilbert from the South Carolina men's and women's soccer teams have been named Co-AgSouth Athlete of the Week. Arambula scored the first goal of his career, which was also the first game-winning goal of his career, in South Carolina's 2-1 victory vs. UCF in Conference USA action on Sunday. Gabrielle Gilbert has been instrumental in the recent offensive resurgence at South Carolina, culminating with the game winning goal Sunday vs Georgia for Carolina¹s first SEC victory of the season.
Senior center T.J. Johnson was named the SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week and Junior punt returner Ace Sanders was named the SEC co-Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time this season.
FAN PHOTO OF THE DAY
Today's fan photo was sent in by Patti and Bryan O'Neal as we updated our Gamecock Pets album on Facebook. These are their dogs, Dixie and Trixie, wearing their gameday gear!
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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