Taqiy Muhammad Class: Senior Hometown: Wilmington, N.C. High School: Laney Last College: Butler CC Height / Weight: 5-11 / 182 Position: WR Birthdate: 08/07/1981 Experience: 1VL Major: Criminal Justice

2004 Preseason - Senior who is ready to assume a leadership role on this team ... Talented athlete who is listed as a backup at cornerback behind Fred Bennett heading into fall camp ... In the Spring Game, he was in on three tackles ... Also participated on the Gamecock track team in the spring, running the hurdles.

2003 -Versatile performer who started the year at wide receiver, but moved over to the secondary three quarters of the way through the season ... Following a solid spring practice, he was slated to be one of the stalwarts in the wide receiver rotation ... While playing receiver he had eight catches for 77 yards ... Against Georgia, he caught three passes for 41 yards, including a long reception of 32 yards ... Also had two catches for 20 yards vs. Virginia ... After moving over to the secondary, he was in on eight total tackles, broke up one pass, recovered one fumble and caused two fumbles ... Started against Florida and responded with a four tackle performance... Also caused a fumble in that contest ... Recovered a fumble against UAB ... Also forced a fumble against Arkansas.

2002 -First year player who transferred from Butler Community College ... Played defensive back and special teams ... Appeared in 10 games with five starts at cornerback ... Credited with 34 tackles (26 solo) ... Had one tackle for loss and broke up three passes ... Saw action on 44 snaps vs. Mississippi State and made two solo tackles ... Had six tackles and broke up a pass in the win over Kentucky ... Made seven stops with one pass deflection against LSU ... Made a season-high eight tackles vs. Tennessee ... Made seven tackles with a tackle for loss vs. Clemson ... Was moved to receiver prior to 2003 spring practice as coaches look to take advantage of his athleticism.

JUNIOR COLLEGE - National Junior College second-team All-America selection ... Played for Coach Troy Morrell at Butler County ... Played one season with current Gamecock defensive end Marcus Lawrence at Butler County.

HIGH SCHOOL -Originally signed with South Carolina in 2001 ... Over his final two seasons at Laney High School (same high school that Michael Jordan went to), he rushed for more than 2,600 yards and 35 touchdowns ... North Carolina state champion in the 110 high hurdles.

PERSONAL -Born Aug. 7, 1981 ... Originally from New York City ... Majoring in Criminal Justice.

DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
Year	G	UT	AT	TT	TFL	Sacks	FR	Int.	PBU
2002	10	26	8	34	1-2	0-0	0	0	3
2003	11	6	2	8	0-0	0-0	1	0	1
TOTAL	21	32	10	42	1-2	0-0	1	0	4

OFFENSIVE STATISTICS
Rushing	G	TC	Yds.	Avg.	TD	LG
2002	10	0	0	0.0	0	-
2003	11	1	8	8.0	0	8
TOTAL	21	1	8	8.0	0	8

Receiving	G	Rec.	Yds.	Avg.	TD	LG
2002	10	0	0	0.0	0	-
2003	11	8	77	9.6	0	32
TOTAL	21	8	77	9.6	0	32