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information THE UNIVERSITY CAROLINA FOOTBALL u The University of South Carolina has been ranked the No. 25 flagship university by U.S. News. University History The University of South Carolina is a globally recognized, high- impact u The university’s Columbia campus has 300 degree programs through its research university committed to a superior student experience and 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. dedicated to innovation in learning, research and community engagement. Founded in 1801, the university offers more than 300 degree programs u The South Carolina Honors College was ranked the nation’s best public and is one of a group of public universities to receive both the top- tier university honors college by Public University Press. research designation and the community engagement designation from the Carnegie Foundation. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one u South Carolina has been recognized by Kiplinger’s, Forbes and U.S. News of 20 locations throughout the state, including the research campus in as a best value public university. Columbia. u UofSC is known as a national model for a better student experience, u based on its pioneering first-year experience program and other initiatives UofSC has had at least one Goldwater Scholar every year for the past 27 that give students more flexible and accelerated paths to graduation. years and one or more Fulbright Scholars for 18 consecutive years. USC has also graduated 10 Truman Scholars and 10 Rhodes Scholars. u The university system and alumni pump $5.5 billion into South Carolina’s u economy every year. University of South Carolina faculty generated $258 million in funding for research, training and outreach programs in fiscal year 2018. u The National Science Foundation (NSF) ranks UofSC No. 8 in the nation u for the number of doctoral degrees awarded to African American students. South Carolina is ranked in the top-five percent of U.S. public universities in the number of national awards its faculty have received. u As South Carolina’s flagship university, UofSC has more nationally- u ranked programs than any other school in the state. In fact, U.S. News alone Committed to access and affordability, UofSC established Palmetto ranks 56 of UofSC’s academic programs as among the best in the nation. College, offering convenient campus locations and online bachelor’s degree completion programs for all South Carolina students. It’s On Your Time u The Darla Moore School of Business undergraduate and MBA initiative gives students greater flexibility to graduate sooner and pursue international business programs were ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World internship and study abroad opportunities. Report in 2019. u South Carolina is one of only a handful of public universities to receive u The National Academy of Inventors has named UofSC as a leading both the Carnegie top-tier research university and community engagement generator of patents, putting UofSC in the top one percent worldwide. designations. u u Students at the University of South Carolina have earned nearly 900 Selected by Inc. magazine as one of the nation’s top three “Incubators national fellowships and scholarships valued at $30 million since 1994. to Watch,” the UofSC-Columbia Technology Incubator is one of several university efforts to cultivate entrepreneurism. u UofSC has created vital business partnerships with Fortune 500 companies u IBM, Fluor Corp., Boeing and Samsung to create jobs, accelerate innovation UofSC has the state’s most comprehensive suite of health disciplines, and drive economic prosperity in the state and beyond. It recently opened including medicine, public health, pharmacy, nursing and social work. Its the Center for Applied Innovation, where the university, IBM and private online nursing graduate program is ranked No. 6, and its exercise science sector researchers will use technology for a host of real-world applications. doctoral program is No. 1.

University Mission Statement The University’s mission is threefold: the education of the state’s diverse citizens through teaching, research and creative activity, and service.

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Henry D. McMaster John C. von Lehe Jr. Hubert F. Mobley Eugene P. Warr Jr. Governor of South Carolina Chairman Vice Chairman Chairman Emeritus Ex Officio Chairman 9th Judicial Circuit 6th Judicial Circuit 4th Judicial Circuit

C. Dan Adams Chuck Allen J. Egerton Burroughs Robert F. Dozier Jr. A.C. Fennell III Governor’s Designee 10th Judicial Circuit 15th Judicial Circuit President, Alumni Association 8th Judicial Circuit

C. Edward Floyd MD William C. Hubbard Richard A. Jones Jr. Toney J. Lister 12th Judicial Circuit 5th Judicial Circuit Governor’s Appointee 7th Judicial Circuit

Miles Loadholt Leah B. Moody Rose Buyck Newton C. Dorn Smith III MD Molly M. Spearman 2nd Judicial Circuit 16th Judicial Circuit 14th Judicial Circuit 3rd Judicial Circuit Superintendent of Education

Thad H. Westbrook Mack I. Whittle Jr. Charles H. Williams II J. Cantey Heath Jr. 11th Judicial Circuit 13th Judicial Circuit 1st Judicial Circuit Secretary

GAMECOCKSONLINE.COM 191 UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION CAROLINA FOOTBALL ences with faculty and the university community,” says Kelly, who BRENDAN began his higher education career as a professor of speech. “You’ve got people at this university right now who are enrolled in KELLY master’s and doctoral programs and medical school and law school and a myriad of undergraduate programs, and they are transforming INTERIM PRESIDENT who they are and who they will be. It’s inspiring!” 1st Year at South Carolina Kelly is focused on engaging stakeholders for the university. “The University of South Carolina has an incredible array of differ- The search for the University of South Carolina’s next president ent stakeholders from students and faculty to alumni and legislators. continues, but don’t expect a slowdown in campus operations as In- I am interested in dedicating my time to continuing to nurture their terim President Brendan Kelly takes office Aug. 1, 2019. relationships with the university.” Kelly, USC Upstate’s chancellor since March of 2017, was named Since becoming chancellor of USC Upstate, Kelly has articulated to the interim position when university trustees decided to continue an ambitious vision for the university aimed at creating transformative the presidential search after considering four finalists to succeed Har- opportunities for students and the communities of South Carolina’s ris Pastides. Pastides retired July 31 after 11 years as the institution’s Upstate region and beyond. Kelly and his leadership team have posi- 28th president. tioned Upstate as a top public, regional comprehensive university in “At a large public university like this, nothing should stop or be the Southeast — one that is focused on maximizing the institution’s put on hold even for a short time,” Kelly says. “There is a tremendous ability to educate students, is deeply connected to industry and is pur- amount of talent in this university that is doing great work every day. posefully involved in the community. You don’t stop doing great work because there’s a transition at the top.” USC Upstate is highly ranked for excellence in performance by As one of three chancellors in the university system, Kelly is keenly U.S. News & World Report, at No. 2 among public regional universi- familiar with the university’s major projects and priorities on the Co- ties in the South. lumbia campus. Prior to joining USC Upstate, Kelly managed the Division of Uni- “As part of the leadership team for the USC System, I’m familiar versity Advancement at the University of West Florida, directed the with all of the important projects and priorities and I’m going to con- School of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts and chaired tinue to push to advance the university on those fronts,” says Kelly, the communication arts department. He joined the UWF faculty who previously led the university advancement division at the Univer- in 2004, serving as director of the institution’s nationally recognized sity of West Florida. “There’s broad agreement about some of the key speech and debate program. Specializing in speech communication things that this institution needs, so I think there’s a lot of progress training, Kelly has taught courses in political communication, speech that can be made.” communication, communication ethics and various areas related to Kelly, whose family will divide its time between Spartanburg and strategic communication. Previously, he was vice president for ad- Columbia, likens his role to that of a choirmaster. vancement at the University of West Florida, where he led the units of “There are many constituencies, many voices at our university, and university marketing and communications, alumni relations, develop- we are trying to take them and orchestrate into a choir,” he says. ment, community engagement and more. Kelly particularly relishes the opportunities to meet key stakehold- Kelly earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations in 1998 and a ers, especially students. master’s degree in communications in 2000 from Eastern Michigan, “When you work for a public university, you’re surrounded by peo- and a doctorate in rhetoric and political communication from Wayne ple who are going places. Every student you meet, you ask, ‘Where State in 2005. did you come from and where are you going?’ and they’ve got a story He and his wife, Tressa Kelly, have three children: Bree, Liam and fueled by optimism and inspiration that they’ve derived from experi- Kieran.

Dr. Littlefield joined the South Carolina faculty in 1999 after pro- VALINDA fessional stops at each of her alma maters, North Carolina Central and Illinois. LITTLEFIELD While at USC, Dr. Littlefield has served on numerous university FACULTY ATHLETICS committees including co-chair of the Commemoration of the 50th REPRESENTATIVE Anniversary of Desegregation, QEP, University Women’s Faculty Or- 20th Year at South Carolina ganization, and Faculty Committee on Instructional Development. She currently serves on the University Caroliniana Society Board and Dr. Valinda Littlefield begins her fourth season as the Athletics Fac- as a TRIO Ronald McNair Faculty Research Mentor. In addition, ulty Representative at the University of South Carolina. Littlefield is Littlefield serves on boards and executive committees of a number of an associate professor of history and African-American studies in the local, state and national organizations such as One Columbia, the SC College of Arts and Sciences. She is a scholar of the history of wom- Academy of Authors, the SC African American Council for the Social en, African Americans and education with an emphasis on Southern Studies and the Southern Historical Association. African-American history from 1877 to the present. She is the co-editor with Marjorie Spruill and Joan Marie Johnson Dr. Littlefield graduated Magna Cum Laude from North Carolina of a three-volume anthology, South Carolina Women: Their Lives Central University in 1987 with a double major in political science and Times. She also served as subject editor of Education for the and history. She earned her doctorate from the University of Illinois African American National Biography. in 2003. Dr. Littlefield is married to Dr. Daniel C. Littlefield, Carolina Pro- fessor of History.

192 2019 SOUTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE CAROLINA FOOTBALL CAROLINA FOOTBALL ATHLETICS DIRECTOR ball Stadium, practice courts, training rooms and weight rooms for basketball RAY and volleyball, and locker rooms in Carolina Natatorium. Carolina hosted the 2017 SEC Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the newly-renovated TANNER Cregger Track. Upgrades to Williams-Brice Stadium will start following the conclusion of ATHLETICS DIRECTOR the 2019 season with plans to be ready for the start of the 2020 campaign. The $22.5 million project includes upgrades in premium seating for the East Side, 24th Year at South Carolina West Side and South Lower as well as a new “2001 Club” which is next to the team entrance onto the field. University of South Carolina Athletics Director Ray Tanner is in his eighth Tanner has pushed initiatives meant to recognize and honor South Carolina year guiding the fortunes of the Gamecocks’ athletics programs. After a long athletics history and great moments. This spring, South Carolina retired four and highly successful career as Carolina’s baseball coach, Tanner officially be- jerseys during ceremonies for each sport including baseball’s Earl Bass, track gan his new duties on Aug. 2, 2012. and field’s Miki Barber and Terrence Trammell and softball’s Trinity Johnson. On April 29, 2019, Tanner was awarded a contract extension by the USC Tanner has negotiated contracts for Gamecock Athletics that have created Board of Trustees, keeping him in the athletics director chair until 2024. additional exposure and revenue for the department. In addition to his athletics director duties, Tanner accepted the role of stu- As part of a 10-year agreement with IMG, a new center-hung scoreboard dent mentor on the South Carolina campus that was offered to him by Presi- and 360 degree LED ribbon board was added to Colonial Life Arena in 2018. dent Harris Pastides. “When he does talk to the broader student body, he has South Carolina’s IMG marketing arrangement, finalized in 2016, was ranked huge respect. I am looking for someone who is impactful,” said Pastides. as the seventh-largest in college athletics by the Portland Business Journal. Under Tanner’s watch, Gamecock student-athletes have achieved tremen- The Gamecocks have a 10-year contract with Under Armour as its official dous success in intercollegiate athletic competition, in the classroom and in outfitter, which was signed in 2016. The contract is one of the 10 largest in the community. college athletics, ranked by Forbes magazine. Gamecock student-athletes excel in the classroom. They have led all schools During Tanner’s tenure, revenues and expenses for Gamecock athletics have in the SEC Academic Honor Roll recognitions over the past several years while increased more than 52 percent. While the costs of sustaining a major college posting a cumulative 3.0 grade point average or better in 25-consecutive se- athletics department is increasing, Tanner has balanced the ledger while con- mesters. The departmental GPA of 3.338 in Spring 2019 was a school record, tinuing to build first-class facilities, recruiting and maintaining outstanding topping the previous mark of 3.335 set in Fall 2018. coaches and student-athletes and giving Gamecock student-athletes a “cham- Under Tanner’s watch, the Gamecocks have won two national champion- pionship experience.” ships (2014 equestrian, 2017 women’s basketball), 13 SEC regular season and Tanner recently completed his fourth and final year as a member of the tournament championships and have posted three of the top six finishes in the NCAA Division I Baseball Committee and his second year serving as its chair. Learfield IMG College Directors’ Cup All-Sports Standings in school history. A dedicated community leader whose charitable organization, The Ray Tan- In 2016-17, the Gamecocks placed 21st and followed that up in 2017-18 with ner Foundation, has made a difference in many South Carolina families, a a 26th place finish before logging a 22nd place finish in 2018-19. three-time National Coach of the Year and Southeastern Conference Coach As either the head baseball coach or athletics director, 17 of South Carolina’s of the Year, Tanner completed 16 years as head coach at the University of 27 SEC regular season and tournament championships and four of the Game- South Carolina, establishing one of the premier programs in college baseball cocks’ seven national championships have come under Tanner. prior to being named AD. He led the Garnet & Black to two NCAA Division For each of the past four years, Carolina has claimed the Certified SC I Baseball Championships, a pair of national runner-up finishes, six College Grown Palmetto Series, sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Agri- World Series appearances, three SEC championships, six SEC Eastern divi- culture. The series consists of athletic, community service and academic points sion titles, a SEC tournament crown and 13 consecutive NCAA Tournament in head-to-head matchups against Clemson. South Carolina has never lost the appearances. series to the Tigers since it became a sponsored event. Tanner gained valuable experience at an international level in his association During Tanner’s first seven years as the athletics director, the Gamecocks with USA Baseball. He served five stints with Red, White and Blue, including have had 30 teams finish in the Top 10 and 66 finish in the Top 25. During in 2003 as head coach for the USA National Baseball Team. He was named the the 2018-19 school year, Carolina had four teams ranked in the Top 10 and 14 U.S. National Coach of the Year for his work that season. teams in the Top 25. In addition, the Gamecocks had four national champions Tanner was named the South Carolina head coach June 14, 1996, after nine crowned - the women’s indoor 4x4 relay, Quincy Hall in the 400m hurdles successful seasons as head coach at his alma mater, North Carolina State. and Wadeline Jonathas in the outdoor 400m dash, and men’s tennis singles Tanner has a bachelor’s degree in recreational administration from NC State champion Paul Jubb. (1980) and a master’s of public affairs, public administration (1983). In September 2014, Tanner spearheaded the development of “The Game- Born Donald Ray Tanner, Jr., March 25, 1958, in Smithfield, NC, Tan- cock Student-Athlete Promise,” a document that showcases the depth and ner grew up in Benson, NC. He is married to the former Karen Donald, a breadth of the commitments the South Carolina Athletics Department has native of Charleston, SC. The Tanners have two daughters, Bridgette Grace made to its student-athletes. (“Gracie”) and Margaret Pearl (“Maggie”) and one son, Joseph Luke (“Luke”). As part of the document, USC became the first school in the SEC to guar- antee four-year scholarships for all qualifying sports. It also offers former student-athletes the opportunity to return to campus to complete their un- Titles Under AD Tanner dergraduate degree as part of the “Gamecock Degree Completion Program.” National Championships (2) In fulfilling The Promise, the Gamecock athletics department launched “Be- Equestrian (2015) yond Sports,” a professional development and internship summer program for Women’s Basketball (2017) student-athletes, who wish to get “real world” experience in their field of study. As part of giving Gamecock student-athletes a “championship experience” Southeastern Conference Championships (8) at USC, the commitment to develop the finest facilities in the nation contin- Equestrian (2013, 2014) ues. Women’s Basketball (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) Since taking on the athletics director role, every athletics program at USC Women’s Soccer (2016, 2017) has been the beneficiary of either a new or significantly upgraded practice or Southeastern Conference Tournament Championships (5) competition facility. These include such projects as Cyndi and Kenneth Long Women’s Basketball (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) Family Football Operations Center, Springs-Brooks Plaza and the Bignon Women’s Tennis (2019) Game Day Center, Jerri and Steve Spurrier Football Indoor Practice Facil- ity, USC Soccer Complex, Wheeler Beach Volleyball facility, Carolina Soft-

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Ray Tanner Charles Waddell Kevin O’Connell Jeff Tallant Charles Bloom Judy Van Horn Athletics Director Deputy Athletics Director Chief Operating Officer Chief Financial Officer Executive Assoc. AD/ Executive Assoc. AD/ Chief of Staff/CCO Sport & Risk Mgmt./SWA

Steve Eigenbrot Lance Grantham Maria Hickman Chance Miller Eric Nichols Senior Associate AD Senior Associate AD Senior Associate AD Senior Associate AD Senior Associate AD/ Development & Gamecock Club Ticketing & Customer Rel. Academics & Student Develop. Marketing & Branding/CMO

Chris Rogers Jeff Davis John Kasik Justin King Jeff Whitehead Senior Associate AD Associate Athletics Director Associate Athletics Director Associate Athletics Director Associate Athletics Director Administration Operations & Facilities Sports Medicine New & Creative Media Compliance Services

Shawn Burke Blair Cauthen Clark Cox Blake Edmunds Steve Fink Assistant Athletics Director Assistant AD/ Assistant Athletics Director Assistant Athletics Director Assistant Athletics Director Operations and Event Mgmt. Development Operations Turf & Landscaping Services Marketing & Fan Experience Communications and PR

Duane Grooms Wayne Hiott Megan Kennington Kyle Lipsey Joe Lisle Angie Ludwig Assistant Athletics Director Assistant Athletics Director Assistant Athletics Director Assistant Athletics Director Assistant Athletics Director Assistant Athletics Director Facilities Services Deveiopment Event Mgmt./ Internal Sport Ops. Apparel Operations Video Operations Compliance/Eligibility

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Attention Boosters • Been involved with the recruitment of a pros- • VIP access to bars, clubs, events, etc. pect; • Free or reduced cost housing for any length The University of South Carolina Office of • Provided benefits to an enrolled student-ath- of time Compliance Services is committed to a compre- lete or his/her relatives or friends; • Loans (including co-signing) hensive compliance program that educates every- • Been involved in promoting South Carolina’s • Cash or like items one about the importance of adhering to NCAA, athletic program; • Use of an automobile or transportation SEC, and institutional rules. We strive to create • Provided or helped to arrange employment • An employment arrangement for a prospect a “compliance conscience” within the University for student-athletes; or student-athlete’s relatives and throughout the community. • Been a season ticket holder. • Entertainment The commitment to compliance ensures in- • Use of your telephone or credit card stitutional control over the department of ath- Prospective Student-Athletes • Providing a meal in your home letics and furthers the mission of the University A prospective student-athlete (prospect) is a • Academic assistance of any kind (e.g., tutor- of South Carolina. 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If a booster provides an impermis- At South Carolina, the Office of Compliance • The individual officially registers and enrolls sible benefit to a prospect, a student-athlete, or Services works within the department of athlet- in a minimum full-time program of studies and their relatives or friends, South Carolina may be ics and the University to ensure South Carolina’s attends classes in any term (including summer) subject to penalties, even if the student-athlete compliance with all applicable rules. In doing so, of a four-year collegiate institution’s regular has completed his or her eligibility. The prospect the compliance staff is charged with the following academic year. or student-athlete who accepts an impermissible tasks: • The individual participates in a regular squad benefit jeopardizes his or her eligibility for inter- • Educating administrators, coaches, staff, practice or competition at a four-year collegiate collegiate competition. A booster who provides an prospects, student-athletes and boosters about institution that occurs before the beginning of impermissible benefit may be disassociated from NCAA, SEC, and institutional rules; any term. the University’s athletics program. Disassociation • Developing monitoring systems to ensure Remember a prospect remains a prospect even results in a loss of all benefits or privileges offered compliance with these rules. These systems are after signing a National Letter of Intent with the by the department of athletics and may involve designed to monitor rules pertaining to recruit- University of South Carolina. other penalties as appropriate. ing, academic eligibility, financial aid, awards, extra benefits, ethical conduct, amateurism, Extra Benefits GOT QUESTIONS? 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The University of South Carolina understands the organization and has at least one full-time employee considered using the credential criteria established and importance of assisting the media in providing coverage dedicated to writing for the site; or in consultation with that school’s media relations staff. of the institution, its athletics programs, administrators, 4. Is a local news gathering organization that has at Sideline Policy coaches and student-athletes. Our goal is to disseminate least two full-time employees and is owned by a media information as widely, uniformly and fairly as possible company with multiple assets. The University of South Carolina adheres to the NCAA using normally accepted media standards. To this end, Websites that are an extension of a non-digital local and SEC guidelines regarding media representatives on the best attempt will be made to fill reasonable requests media outlet (newspaper, radio, television) will not the sidelines: by recognized media outlets. Members of the media are be issued credentials independent of their originating 1. Accredited photographers must check in at Media encouraged to work with the South Carolina Athletics organization. Will Call and present photo ID. Those photographers Communications and Public Relations staff to assist in Sport-specific websites with more than two full-time working on the sidelines will be issued a vest. The vest that endeavor. It is not permissible for media members writers will be considered on a case-by-case basis. must be worn at all times on the sidelines. No other type to contact any athletics department administrator, No credentials will be issued to any website that is not of photo or media credential will allow an individual associate, coach or student-athlete directly without deemed by the Athletics Communications department to access to the sidelines during the game. The vest must be working through the communications department. have adequate editorial oversight. Credentials will not be returned to the South Carolina communications staff. approved to anyone who writes or posts under an alias. 2. Only working photographers/videographers with Press Credentials TELEVISION stations will be issued a maximum of professional-grade cameras will be allowed on the field. Working press credentials for the 2019 South two (2) season approved press box credentials. However, A cell phone is not considered appropriate equipment. Carolina home football games must be requested online press box seating is not guaranteed for both credentials. Those without proper equipment or not shooting the game through www.sportssystems.com/clients/seccredentials. Television stations will receive a maximum of two (2) will be escorted from the sidelines regardless of credential. Credential requests must come from the sports editors field passes. “Runners” will not be issued a sideline pass. and the sports directors only. Local RADIO stations will be granted one (1) season 3. Working photographers/videographers are permitted It is not always possible to accommodate all requests. approved press box credential for a full-time host of a to shoot in the designated area (between the two No one under 18 years of age will be issued a credential daily sports show that is a minimum of 30 minutes in marked dotted lines outside the 25-yard lines). All other without prior approval. length. In addition, one (1) press box credential will be media representatives on the field must stand behind Any questions or concerns can be directed to Associate distributed per station for the sports director. Field passes the designated area to ensure that photographers/ Director of Athletics Communications and Public will not be issued to radio stations. Non-daily local radio videographers have the appropriate space to work. Relations Kent Reichert at 803-777-5257 or by email at sports shows and out-of-market radio stations that have Media will not be allowed to shoot from either end zone. [email protected]. Requests for season passes should a daily sports show will be granted a maximum one (1) 4. Photographers are encouraged to use the photo be submitted no later than August 2. Requests for single credential on a game-by-game space available basis to the work room, located on the field level of Williams-Brice games should be made no later then seven (7) days prior show’s host or the station’s sports director only. Stadium. Wired and wireless internet are available. to game day and will be approved the week of the game. STUDENT MEDIA outlets for the home and visiting While security in this area is provided, the University of Once approved, ALL credentials must be picked up on schools will be issued credentials in accordance with South Carolina is not responsible for the loss of any items. game day at Media Will Call, located on the west side of the policy for their format (newspaper, website, radio, 5. According to NCAA policies, the presence of the stadium by the press elevators. Media Will Call will television). To be considered student media, the outlet any type of photographer/videographer in the bench open three (3) hours prior to kick-off. A photo ID must must be sanctioned as such by the university, have full- area is strictly prohibited with the exception of one be presented to receive the press credential. Photographers time university staff overseeing the training of staff or be (1) institutional videographer in the football bench must have appropriate equipment on hand to receive a governed by a university-appointed board, and receive area. According to the NCAA Football Rules and sideline photo vest. (see Sideline Policy). some portion of its funding from student fees. Interpretations Manual (Rule 1, Section 2, Article 4b): Note: Credentials will be considered only for those PHOTO WIRE SERVICES that distribute nationally “the team area shall be limited to squad members in media members on specific assignment for a specific and retain all rights for sale and usage of any image taken full uniform and a maximum of 60 other individuals media outlet that meets the criteria below. Credentials at the event will be issued one (1) season field pass with an directly involved in the game. The 60 individuals not are non-transferable and may be revoked at any time. option for a second on a game-by-game, space-available in full uniform shall wear special team area credentials.” The granting and number of credentials for daily basis. Any wire service that sells/shares its images for (Rule 1, Section 2, Article 4e): “No media personnel, NEWSPAPERS will be based on the newspaper’s non-editorial uses must provide the University of South including journalists, radio and television personnel, or circulation on a space available basis. Carolina Athletics Communications and Public Relations their equipment, shall be in the team area or coaching Those newspapers publishing more than twice a week, department with a statement indicating how it ensures box, and no media personnel shall communicate in any but less than six, will have priority after those in the daily that non-editorial clients use its images within NCAA way with persons in the team area or coaching box.” newspaper category. regulations. The SEC also prohibits photographers/videographers WEBSITES that meet one of the following criteria will All other credential requests, including weekly from stopping and shooting from behind the bench area be issued a maximum of three (3) season approved press newspapers, magazines, specialty publications, etc. will or into the bench area. The bench area at Williams-Brice box credentials, which includes the videographer, and two be considered on a game-by-game and case-by-case Stadium is defined by the area between the 25-yard lines (2) season field passes to be used for still photography. basis at the discretion of Steve Fink, Assistant AD/ and covered with a white tarp. 1. Is the official website of the home or visiting school Communications. All credential policies are subject to 6. Photographers and videographers are considered or its conference; change, and final approval of all credentials is at the working members of the media and they are to refrain 2. Is the official online service of a national over-the-air discretion of the Assistant AD/Communications. from cheering or talking to players, coaches or officials. or cable television network; Non-affiliated bloggers, podcast staff and freelance 7. Any individual regularly violating the sideline policy 3. Has a “national affiliate agreement” with or is an photographers will not be credentialed. is subject to having their credential revoked. Revocation of officially licensed site of a national or local news gathering Media outlets that cover the visiting school will be the credential would be to the individual, not the outlet.

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Practice is sched- The team is sched- Practice is sched- Practice is sched- Practice is sched- Head coach Will Coach Muschamp uled for 5 pm. uled for an off day. uled for 9 am. Se- uled for 9 am. There uled for 9 am. There Muschamp, offen- and selected play- Head coach Will No media availabil- lected players will is no post-practice is no post-practice sive and defensive ers will be available Muschamp holds a ity for coaches or be available follow- availability. Coach availability. Coach coordinators and in Media Interview teleconference at 7 players. ing practice. All Muschamp is on the Will Muschamp’s selected players Room following the p.m. ET. No player requests must be in SEC conference call weekly radio show are available for game. The Game- availability. to Steve Fink by 5 at 12:10 p.m. ET. is from 7-8 p.m. ET network television cocks’ locker room p.m. Sunday. Coach from Wild Wing only. is closed. Muschamp holds Cafe in the Vista. a 12:30 pm press conference.

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SEC Internet Real Time Policy press conferences take place in the Media Interview Non-Rightsholder Radio Appearances Room, located underneath the stands on the west side By acceptance and use of an SEC media credential, of Williams-Brice Stadium. The visitors’ locker room South Carolina coaches will be limited to one the holder agrees to the following conditions for any and postgame interview room are located under the west appearance from one member of a sport’s coaching and all athletic events hosted by the SEC and its member stands at the north end. The Gamecock locker room will staff per week on any radio station or any radio show institutions: be closed following the game. Coach Muschamp will be that is aired as part of a state-wide, regional or national 1. The SEC and its member institutions grant a media available in the postgame interview room approximately network in the Columbia market. The length of organization a limited license to use certain gathered 10 minutes after the game. Selected student-athletes will the interview should be no more than one segment, information on the media organization’s own Internet also be brought to the interview room following the defined as “commercial-break to commercial-break.” In or online site beginning at the start of an athletic event cool-down period. Admittance to postgame interviews is addition, the same member of a sport’s coaching staff or and up to the conclusion of such event, all subject to the by credential only. The South Carolina press conference administrator cannot make appearances in consecutive following limitations and conditions: will be televised live to the press box. No interviews, weeks on the same radio station. 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Please Game Day Media Availability (c) While a game is in progress, the use of statistical contact Associate Director of Athletics Communications information is time-delayed and limited in amount so and Public Relations Kent Reichert at 803-777-5257 No University of South Carolina Athletics staff that an organization’s Internet or online game coverage or by email at [email protected] for any parking member may appear live on a non-rightsholder radio show does not undercut the authorized and rights-paying fee needs. Parking passes will be distributed in advance via on the same day as any USC contractual programming, organization’s rights to play-by-play accounts of the game the method indicated on the credential application. including live game action or coaches’ call-in shows, and/or exclusivity as to such rights. without prior consent of Athletics Communications. 2. 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A second violation of this policy will regarding the network should contact: Liz McMillan, SEC Weekly Teleconference result in revocation of credentials to cover future football Executive Director, Learfield/ IMG College, (803) 777- games hosted by the SEC and/or its member institutions. 8254. The SEC hosts a weekly press teleconference featuring the head coach from every team each Wednesday from Press Box Football Video Services Aug. 28 to Nov. 20. To participate, please contact the South Carolina’s press box (P-2 level) has seats for For information on receiving mid-week or post- SEC Media Relations office at (205) 458-3010 for the 144 members of the media, along with radio booths, game press conference videos, please contact Director of telephone number and passcode. coaches’ booths, scoreboard, replay, public address and Athletics Communications and Public Relations Matt 11:00 a.m. ET Ed Orgeron, LSU 11:10 a.m. ET Kirby Smart, Georgia stadium operations/security booths. 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An inside Live events include varsity contests, press conferences public address announcer also keeps the media informed (including but not limited to weekly scheduled and of play-by-play, records and game notes. postgame press conferences) and any other group media Student-Athlete The South Carolina press box is for the working availability. Exceptions may be made for any major Interview Policy media only. In accordance with the Football Writers news-breaking event and will be communicated prior Association of America, no cheering will be allowed. to the event. No television live shots, with the exception All interviews must be coordinated through the Athletics Communications department. 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GAMECOCKSONLINE.COM 197 GAMECOCK RADIO NETWORK CAROLINA FOOTBALL Gamecock Sports Marketing, a partnership between the University of South Carolina Athletics Department and the country's leaders in the collegiate sports marketing industry, Learfield/IMG College, is the originating medium for radio coverage of the South Carolina Gamecocks. 2019 is the third year of a 10-year agreement between the University and Learfield/IMG College that runs through 2026. The extension adds to an agreement between the University of South Carolina and IMG that dates back to 2003. 2019 also marks the third year of a five-year extension with Cumulus Media for WNKT-FM (107.5 The Game) to continue as the official flagship station of Gamecock Athletics through 2022. Gamecock Sports Marketing is responsible for the overall management of the athletics program’s corporate partnership effort, which includes producing, selling and distributing the Gamecock Radio Network (live play-by-play and call-in shows) and coaches television shows, print advertising in various athletics department publications, and selected signage in university athletic facilities. The Gamecock Sports Network from Learfield/IMG College counts two dozen affiliate stations for the 2019-20 season. For Sirius/XM subscribers, follow the Gamecock Radio Twitter page for weekly updates on channel information for Gamecock broadcasts. Todd Ellis, the all-time leading passer in Gamecock history, is in his 28th season with the network and his 17th as the play-by-play voice of Carolina football. Ellis previously served as sideline reporter for the radio network and as a color analyst and play-by-play announcer for Comcast Sports Southeast for Gamecock telecasts. Ellis has also hosted the coaches television show and served on CBS’s bowl game radio coverage. He hosts the Will Muschamp Television Show and Carolina Calls with Will Muschamp, the Coach's weekly radio call-in show. Ellis set more than 20 school passing marks during his career (1986-89) while throwing for 9,953 yards. Tommy Suggs, a former standout Gamecock quarterback, is back for his 47th year as color analyst Todd Ellis and Tommy Suggs have for the radio network. Suggs played for Carolina from 1968-70 and is regarded as one of the school’s shared the radio booth calling all-time premier signal-callers. He led the Gamecocks to the 1969 ACC championship and Peach Gamecock Football for over Bowl berth and was named MVP of the 1970 Blue-Gray All-Star Classic. Suggs was inducted into a quarter of a century. the University’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1989 and is also a member of the state of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2012, friends and colleagues of Tommy and Jane Suggs established the Tommy Suggs Endowed Quarterback Scholarship to honor his long-time commitment to the University and Gamecock Athletics. The scholarship is awarded to a quarterback each year and was the first endowed scholarship for the football program. Liz McMillan serves as the Executive Director of Gamecock IMG Sports Marketing in Columbia. Darren McPhail serves as the General Manager. Greg Brannon serves as the Network Host, David Spence is the spotter and Doug Adams is the statisician. New to the team this year are Greg Brannon and Chris Miller. Brannon will serve as the Network Host, participating throughout the six-hour gameday broadcast. Miller will assist in the first two hours of the pregame show and will team with Brannon to handle the majority of the postgame show, which will air from the Hilton Hotel in downtown Columbia following home games. On road contests, Brannon and Miller will handle their on-air responsibilities from the studios of the Rock Hill affiliate, WRHI. TheWill Muschamp Television Show airs at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays on Fox Sports Southeast, WACH-FOX in Columbia, WPDE in Florence and WCIV in Charleston. The weeklyCarolina Calls show will air Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. on the flagship station of the Gamecocks, WNKT-FM, across the Palmetto state on the Gamecock Radio Network and over the Internet at GamecocksOnline.com. The show takes place at Wild Wing Café, located at 729 Lady Street in the Vista. Longest Active Football Radio Announcers Carolina Football Radio Affiliates Announcer...... School...... Years* Bill Hillgrove...... Pittsburgh...... 50 Abbeville WZLA-FM 92.9 Hilton Head WVSC-FM 99.1 Tommy Suggs...... South Carolina...... 46 Aiken/Edgefield WKSX-FM 92.7 Hilton Head WVSC-FM 106.5 Don Fischer...... Indiana...... 46 Allendale WDOG-FM 93.5 Lake City WHYM-AM 1260 Joe Starkey...... California...... 45 Camden WPUB-FM 102.7 Myrtle Beach WMIR-FM 93.9 Dave Nitz...... Louisiana Tech...... 44 Camden WCAM-AM 1590 Newberry WKDK-AM 1240 Frank Hoffman...... Louisiana-Monroe...... 43 Charleston WWIK-FM 98.9 Rock Hill WRHM-FM 107.1 George Blaha...... Michigan State...... 41 Chesterfield WVSZ-FM 107.3 Rock Hill WVSZ-FM 107.3 Columbia WNKT-FM 107.5 Seneca WSNW-AM 1150 *Thru 2018 Florence WFRK-FM 93.5 Seneca WSNW-FM 94.1

Gamecock Television History Florence WHYM-AM 1260 Spartanburg WSPG-AM 1400 Gaffney WZZQ-AM 1500 Spartanburg WSPG-FM 98.3 South Carolina Football’s first televised contest was a local telecast of a game Gaffney WZZQ-FM 104.3 Sumter WIBZ-FM 95.5 against Marquette in Milwaukee, Wis., on November 5, 1949. The first Greenville WROO-FM 104.9 Union WBCU-AM 1460 Gamecock home game to be televised was against North Carolina in Carolina Greenwood WCZZ-AM 1090 Union WBCU-FM 103.5 (now Williams-Brice) Stadium, on November 7, 1953. Greenwood WCZZ-FM 102.7

Gamecock IMG Radio Contacts Liz McMillan 803-777-7895 [email protected] Darren McPhail 803-777-5329 [email protected] Todd Ellis 803-732-0123 [email protected] Tommy Suggs 803-799-5533 [email protected]

198 2019 SOUTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE CAROLINA FOOTBALL CAROLINA FOOTBALL WILLIAMS-BRICE STADIUM Williams-Brice Stadium, formerly Carolina Stadium, was first constructed in 1934 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Then, it seated 17,600 Williams-Brice Stadium Facts Gamecock fans. It has undergone a number of expansions and revisions over the • First game as Carolina Stadium: Oct. 6, 1934 (USC 22, VMI 6) years, with the largest prior to the 1982 expansion coming in 1971-72. A bequest • Dedicated as Williams-Brice Stadium: Sept. 9, 1972 (UVA 24, USC 16) from the estate of Mrs. Martha Williams-Brice helped boost the capacity then • Capacity: 80,250 from slightly more than 43,000 to greater than 54,000. • Stadium Record: 298-191-14 (.606) Mrs. Williams-Brice’s husband, Thomas H. Brice, was a Gamecock football • When the Gamecocks take the field on gameday, Williams-Brice letterman from 1922-24, and her family operated the Williams Furniture Stadium is packed with 80,000+ screaming Gamecock fans, making it Company in Sumter. She left a substantial inheritance from the furniture fortune more populated than all but three cities in the state of South Carolina. to her nephews, Thomas W. and Philip L. Edwards, much of which they passed • Williams-Brice Stadium is recognized as one of the finest facilities in all on to the University of South Carolina. That included a bequest for the stadium of college football. Carolina annually ranks among the nation’s leaders in project. attendance, and Gamecock fans are regarded as some of the most loyal in The name was officially changed from Carolina Stadium to Williams-Brice the country. Stadium in dedication ceremonies during the Sept. 9, 1972 opener with Virginia. • South Carolina established a school record for football season tickets Added in 2012 was a $6.5 million state-of-the-art videoboard that sits above sold in 2005, selling 62,604 season tickets, surpassing the previous mark the north stands. It measures 36’ x 124’. of 62,103 set in 2002. The numbers do not include student tickets and In 2015, the $14.5 million Springs Brooks Plaza transformed the entire tickets contractually obligated to visiting teams. circumference of Williams-Brice Stadium into an aesthetically pleasing walkway • South Carolina ranked 16th in the nation in attendance in 2017, with the look and feel similar to the majestic Gamecock Park. averaging 78,586 fans for seven games at Williams-Brice Stadium. Home of the Gamecocks 2017

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GAMECOCKSONLINE.COM 199 LONG FAMILY OPERATIONS CENTER CAROLINA FOOTBALL The Cyndi and Kenneth Long Family Football Operations Center provides the Gamecocks’ program with a recruiting center, locker room, weight room, athletic training room, coaches’ offices, meeting rooms, dining room, equipment room and player lounges; all in one convenient location. It opened in January 2019 and is adjacent to the Jerri and Steve Spurrier Indoor Practice Facility and outdoor practice fields.

200 2019 SOUTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE CAROLINA FOOTBALL CAROLINA FOOTBALL GAMECOCK TRADITIONS

Nickname: The Fighting Gamecocks The Cockaboose Railroad The University of South Carolina is the only major college athletic pro- What is perhaps the most unique form of tailgating and featured through- gram in the country that uses “Fighting Gamecocks” as its official nickname out the years in numerous magazines and television shows, the Cockaboose and mascot. The University’s athletic teams have been known as Gamecocks Railroad has made its way to Columbia and University of South Carolina for over 100 years. football. Twenty-two cabooses line a railroad track just outside of Williams- At the turn of the 20th century, after struggling for more than decade un- Brice Stadium - but these rail cars don’t move and they certainly aren’t some- der numerous nicknames, the school’s football team was the impetus of the thing you would see passing by on the rear end of a train. new moniker. In 1903, Columbia’s morning newspaper, The State, shortened Several years ago, a local businessman and his wife finally had enough of the name to one word and Carolina teams have been Gamecocks ever since. the railroad tracks which sit just a stone’s throw from the south side of the sta- Those early teams must have been a feisty and spirited group. A gamecock, dium. In 1990, the beautifully-designed Cockaboose Railroad began catering of course, is a fighting rooster known for its spirit and courage. A cock fight, to the serious Gamecock tailgater with amenities never before associated with which was a popular sport throughout the United States in the 19th century, in tailgating: running water, cable television, air conditioning, and heating, would last until the death of one of the combatants. Cock fighting has been and a living room highlight each and every Cockaboose. outlawed by most states for humanitarian reasons, but it is still held surrepti- The Carolina Cockabooses are stationary and many are wired with closed- tiously in many areas. circuit television to watch Gamecock away games if making the trip is not The State of South Carolina has long been closely connected with the feasible. breeding and training of fighting gamecocks. General Thomas Sumter, The Cockaboose Railroad - it’s different, it’s unique, and it’s exciting; and famed guerrilla fighter of the Revolutionary War, was known as “The Fight- there’s nothing else like it in the nation. ing Gamecock.”

The South Carolina Mascot The Gamecock mascot, “Cocky,” is a familiar sight at a variety of South Caroli- na athletic events. He appears at all home and road football and basketball games, and at home baseball games. In addi- tion he can be found frequenting other Olympic sports events on the Columbia campus. Cocky was chosen National Mascot of the Year in 1986, 1994, and 2004 and is recognized as one of the most colorful mascots in collegiate sports. In 1981, and 1982, the Gamecocks participated in the College Baseball Alma Mater: “We Hail Thee Carolina” World Series and “Cocky” was selected both years as the official mascot of the We hail thee, Carolina, and sing thy high praise; With loyal devotion, CWS. remembering the days; When proudly we sought thee, thy children to be: Here’s a health, Carolina, forever to thee! “2001” Since pilgrims of learning, we entered thy walls; And found dearest com- The South Carolina Gamecocks feature perhaps the most unique and elec- rades in thy classic halls; We’ve honored and loved thee as sons faithfully: trifying pregame entry in all of college football. In fact, Sporting News rated Here’s a health, Carolina, forever to thee! USC’s “2001” as the most exciting pregame entry in all of college football. Generations of sons have rejoiced to proclaim; Thy watchword of service, As the minutes wind down on the game clock prior to the opening kickoff, thy beauty and fame; For ages to come shall their rallying cry be: Here’s a the Gamecocks leave the locker room following final pregame instruction health, Carolina, forever to thee! from their coaching staff and assemble in the tunnel in the southwest corner Fair shrine of high honor and truth, thou shalt still; Blaze forth as a bea- of Williams-Brice Stadium. Then, as the crowd of more than 80,000 begins con, thy mission fulfill; And crowned by all hearts in a new jubilee: Here’s a its roar of anticipation, the first notes of the theme song from “2001-A Space health, Carolina, forever to thee! Odyssey” blare over the stadium sound system. As the music continues, the enthusiasm of the crowd is feverish. Finally, at just the exact moment, in Fight Song: “The Fighting Gamecocks Lead the Way” perfect coordination with the music, the Gamecocks hit the field running, Hey, Let’s give a cheer, and the stadium goes wild before a “Sandstorm” runs through the crowd. Carolina is here, The Fighting Gamecocks lead the way. Gamecock Walk Who gives a care, Approximately two hours and 20 minutes prior to every home game, the If the going gets tough, Carolina team buses drop the players off on the Garnet Way in Gamecock And when it is rough, Park. Through a throng of Gamecock fans and well-wishers along with the That’s when the ‘Cocks get going. Carolina Marching Band, the team walks on the Garnet Way, crosses Bluff Hail to our colors of garnet and black, Road and the stadium tarmac and heads to the locker room, located in the In Carolina pride have we. southwest corner of Williams-Brice Stadium, to prepare for the game ahead. So, Go Gamecocks Go - FIGHT! Drive for the goal - FIGHT! School Colors USC will win today - GO COCKS! Garnet and Black were adopted near the turn of the century as the official So, let’s give a cheer, colors of the University of South Carolina athletic teams. The colors are the Carolina is here. dominant ones on the gamecock, which is the University’s official mascot for The Fighting Gamecocks All The Way! its athletic teams.

GAMECOCKSONLINE.COM 201 2019 OPPONENTS CAROLINA FOOTBALL NORTH CAROLINA CHARLESTON SO. ALABAMA TAR HEELS BUCCANEERS CRIMSON TIDE Aug. 31 v Charlotte, N.C. Sept. 7 v Columbia, S.C. Sept. 14 v Columbia, S.C.

General Information General Information General Information Location...... Chapel Hill, N.C.. Location...... Charleston, S.C. Location...... Tuscaloosa, Ala. Founded...... 1789 Founded...... 1964 Founded...... 1831 Enrollment...... 19,117 Enrollment...... 3,596 Enrollment...... 38,392 Colors...... Carolina Blue and White Colors...... Blue and Gold. Colors...... Crimson and White. Conference...... Atlantic Coast Conference...... Big South Conference...... Southeastern Chancellor...... Kevin Guskiewicz (interim) President...... Dr. Dondi E. Costin President...... Dr. Stuart R. Bell Athletics Director...... Bubba Cunningham Athletics Director...... Jeff Barber Athletics Director...... Greg Byrne Stadium...... Kenan Stadium Stadium...... Buccaneer Field. Stadium...... Bryant-Denny Stadium. Capacity...... 50,500 Capacity...... 4,000 Capacity...... 101,821 Surface...... Synthetic Grass Surface...... Field Turf Surface...... Natural Grass

Coaching Information Coaching Information Coaching Information Head Coach...... Mack Brown Head Coach...... Autry Denson Head Coach...... Nick Saban Alma Mater...... Florida State (1974). Alma Mater...... Notre Dame (1999) Alma Mater...... Kent State (1973) Record at School...... 69-46-1 (10 years) Record at School...... 0-0 (1st year) Record at School...... 146-21 (12 years) Overall Record...... 244-122-1 (30 years) Overall Record...... 0-0 (1st year) Overall Record...... 237-63-1 (23 years) Assistant Coaches: Assistant Coaches: Assistant Coaches: Co-Defensive Coord./Safeties...... Jay Bateman Running Backs...... Armando Allen Assoc. HC/Defensive Line...... Brian Baker Cornerbacks...... Dre Bly Defensive Line...... Jason Brooks Special Teams Coord./Tight Ends..... Jeff Banks Special Teams/Outside LBs...... Scott Boone Offensive Line...... Aaron Coeling Offensive Line...... Kyle Flood Assistant HC/Tight Ends...... Tim Brewster Co-Defensive Coord./DBs...... Bryant Foster Def. Coord./Inside LBs...... Pete Golding Defensive Line...... Tim Cross Offensive Coord./Inside WRs....Felton Huggins Assoc. HC/Running Backs...... Charles Huff Wide Receivers...... Lonnie Galloway Quarterbacks...... Klay Koester Assoc. Def. Coord./Safeties...... Charles Kelly Running Backs...... Robert Gillespie Kickers/Punters/DFO...... David Padilla Offensive Coord./QBs...... Steve Sarkisian Offensive Coord./Quarterbacks...... Phil Longo Outside Wide Receivers...... Antwan Toomer Cornerbacks...... Karl Scott Offensive Line...... Stacy Searels Co-Defensive Coord./LBs...... Zane Vance Outside Linebackers...... Sal Sunseri Co-Def. Coord./Inside LBs....Tommy Thigpen Defensive Intern...... J.T. Waters Wide Receivers...... Holmon Wiggins Football Office Phone...... 919-966-2575 Football Office Phone...... 843-863-7119 Football Office Phone...... 205-348-3600

Team Information Team Information Team Information 2018 Overall Record...... 2-9 2018 Overall Record...... 5-6 2018 Overall Record...... 14-1 2018 Conference Record...... 1-7 2018 Conference Record...... 3-2 2018 Conference Record...... 8-0 2018 Bowl Appearance...... N/A 2018 Bowl Appearance...... N/A 2018 Bowl Appearance.... CFP National Championship Clemson 44, Alabama 16 Letterman Returning (O/D/S)...... 38 (21/17/0) Letterman Returning (O/D/S)...... 68 (31/32/5) Letterman Returning (O/D/S)...... 43 (19/19/5) Letterman Lost (O/D/S)...... 29 (12/12/5) Letterman Lost (O/D/S)...... 32 (1516/1) Letterman Lost (O/D/S)...... 24 (13/11/0) Starters Returning (O/D/S)...... 14 (7/7/0) Starters Returning (O/D/S)...... 9 (4/4/1) Starters Returning (O/D/S)...... 14 (6/6/2) Starters Lost (O/D/S)...... 10 (4/4/2) Starters Lost (O/D/S)...... 15 (7/7/1) Starters Lost (O/D/S)...... 10 (5/5/0)

Media Information Media Information Media Information Football Contact...... Jeremy Sharpe. Football Contact...... Seth Montgomery. Football Contact...... Josh Maxson. Office Phone...... 919-962-9135 Office Phone...... 843-863-7853 Office Phone...... 205-348-3631 Cell Phone...... 520-275-9895 Cell Phone...... 843-259-4434 Cell Phone ...... 205-242-5917 Email Address...... [email protected] Email Address...... [email protected] Email Address...... [email protected] Official Website...... www.goheels.com Official Website...... www.CSUSports.com Official Website...... www.RollTide.com

2019 Schedule 2019 Schedule 2019 Schedule August 31...... South Carolina (Charlotte) August 31...... at Furman August 31...... vs Duke September 7...... vs Miami September 7...... at South Carolina September 7...... vs New Mexico State September 13...... at Wake Forest September 14...... vs North Carolina A&T September 14...... at South Carolina September 21...... vs Appalachian State September 21...... at Citadel September 21...... vs Southern Miss September 28...... vs Clemson October 5...... vs Savannah State September 28...... vs Ole Miss October 5...... at Georgia Tech October 12...... at Kennesaw State October 12...... at Texas A&M October 19...... at Virginia Tech October 19...... at North Alabama October 19...... vs Tennessee October 26...... vs Duke October 26...... vs Monmouth October 26...... vs Arkansas November 2...... vs Virginia November 2...... at Gardner-Webb November 9...... vs LSU November 14...... at Pittsburgh November 9...... vs Hampton November 16...... at Mississippi State November 23...... vs Mercer November 16...... at Presbyterian November 23...... vs Western Carolina November 30...... at NC State November 23...... vs Campbell November 30...... at Auburn

202 2019 SOUTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE CAROLINA FOOTBALL CAROLINA FOOTBALL 2019 OPPONENTS MISSOURI KENTUCKY GEORGIA TIGERS WILDCATS BULLDOGS Sept. 21 v Columbia, Mo. Sept. 28 v Columbia, S.C. Oct. 12 v Athens, Ga.

General Information General Information General Information Location...... Columbia, Mo. Location...... Lexington, Ky. Location...... Athens, Ga. Founded...... 1839 Founded...... 1865 Founded...... 1785 Enrollment...... 29,866 Enrollment...... 30,000 Enrollment...... 38,652 Colors...... Old Gold and Black Colors...... Blue and White. Colors...... Red and Black. Conference...... Southeastern Conference...... Southeastern Conference...... Southeastern Chancellor...... Dr. Alexander N. Catwright President...... Dr. Eli Capilouto President...... Jere W. Morehead Athletics Director...... Jim Sterk Athletics Director...... Mitch Barnhart Athletics Director...... Greg McGarity Stadium...... Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field. Stadium...... Kroger Field. Stadium...... Sanford Stadium. Capacity...... 61,168 Capacity...... 61,000 Capacity...... 92,746 Surface...... Field Turf Surface...... UBU Speed Series Synthetic Turf Surface...... Natural Grass-Bermuda Tifway 419 Coaching Information Coaching Information Coaching Information Head Coach...... Barry Odom Head coach...... Mark Stoops. Head Coach...... Kirby Smart Alma Mater...... Missouri (1999) Alma Mater...... Iowa (1989) Alma Mater...... Georgia (1998) Record at School...... 19-19 (3 years). Record at School...... 36-39 (6 years) Record at School...... 32-10 (3 years) Overall Record...... 19-19 (3 years) Overall Record...... 36-39 (6 years) Overall Record...... 32-10 (3 years) Assistant Coaches: Assistant Coaches: Assistant Coaches: Sr. Associate HC/Defensive Line... Brick Haley Defensive Backs...... Steve Clinkscale Offensive Coord./Quarterbacks.....James Coley Associate HC/ Special Teams...... Andy Hill AHC-Offense/Running Backs...... Eddie Gran Defensive Coord./OLBs...... Dan Lanning Assistant HC/Running Backs...... Cornell Ford Special Teams Coord./DBs...... Dean Hood Special Teams Coordinator...... Scott Fountain Def. Coord./Safeties/OLB...... Ryan Walters Co-Offensive Coord./QBs...... Darin Hinshaw Pass Game Coord./WRs...... Cortez Hankton Offensive Coord./QBs...... Derek Dooley Defensive Line...... Derrick LeBlanc Tight Ends...... Todd Hartley Inside Linebackers...... Vernon Hargreaves Tight Ends/Recruiting Coord.... Vince Marrow Run Game Coord./RBs...... Dell McGee Offensive Line...... Brad Davis. Offensive Line...... John Schlarman Assoc. HC/Offensive Line...... Sam Pittman Tight Ends...... A.J. Ofodile Wide Receivers...... Michael Smith Co-Defensive Coord./ILBs... Glenn Schumann Wide Receivers...... Garrick McGee Inside Linebackers...... Jon Sumrall Defensive Line...... Tray Scott Cornerbacks...... David Gibbs Def. Coord./OLBs...... Brad White Defensive Backs...... Charlton Warren Football Office Phone...... 573-882-2213 Football Office Phone...... 859-257-3611 Football Office Phone...... 706-542-1515 Team Information Team Information Team Information 2018 Overall Record...... 8-5 2018 Overall Record...... 7-6 2018 Overall Record...... 11-3 2018 Conference Record...... 4-4 2018 Conference Record...... 4-4 2018 Conference Record...... 7-1 2018 Bowl Appearance...... Liberty Bowl 2018 Bowl Appearance...... Citrus Bowl 2018 Bowl Appearance...... Allstate Sugar Bowl Oklahoma State 38, Missouri 33 Kentucky 27, Penn State 23 Texas 28, Georgia 21 Letterman Returning (O/D/S)...... 51 (25/24/2) Letterman Returning (O/D/S)...... 43/20/20/3) Letterman Returning (O/D/S)...... 53 (21/30/2) Letterman Lost (O/D/S)...... 19 (7/11/1) Letterman Lost (O/D/S)...... 24 (12/10/2) Letterman Lost (O/D/S)...... 28 (15/11/2) Starters Returning (O/D/S)...... 13 (7/6/0) Starters Returning (O/D/S)...... 9 (4/4/1) Starters Returning (O/D/S)...... 15 (6/7/2) Starters Lost (O/D/S)...... 11 (4/5/2) Starters Lost (O/D/S)...... 15 (7/7/1) Starters Lost (O/D/S)...... 9 (5/4/0) Media Information Media Information Media Information Football Contact...... Chad Moller. Football Contact...... Susan Lax. Football Contact...... Claude Felton. Office Phone...... 573-882-0712 Office Phone...... 859-257-8420 Office Phone...... 706-542-1621 Cell Phone...... 573-268-3110 Cell Phone...... 859-608-5019 Cell Phone...... 706-543-3910 Email Address...... [email protected] Email Address...... [email protected] Email Address...... [email protected] Official Website...... www.mutigers.com Official Website...... www.ukathletics.com Official Website...... www.georgiadogs.com 2019 Schedule 2019 Schedule 2019 Schedule August 31...... at Wyoming August 31...... vs Toledo August 31...... at Vanderbilt September 7...... vs West Virginia September 7...... vs Eastern Michigan September 7...... vs Murray State September 14...... vs Southeast Missouri State September 14...... vs Florida September 14...... vs Arkansas State September 21...... vs South Carolina September 21...... at Mississippi State September 21...... vs Notre Dame October 5...... vs Troy September 28...... at South Carolina October 5...... at Tennessee October 12...... vs Ole Miss October 12...... vs Arkansas October 12...... vs South Carolina October 19...... at Vanderbilt October 19...... at Georgia October 19...... vs Kentucky October 26...... at Kentucky October 26...... vs Missouri November 2...... vs Florida (Jacksonville) November 9...... at Georgia November 9...... vs Tennessee November 9...... vs Missouri November 16...... vs Florida November 16...... at Vanderbilt November 16...... at Auburn November 23...... vs Tennessee November 23...... vs UT-Martin November 23...... vs Texas A&M November 30...... at Arkansas (Little Rock) November 30...... vs Louisville November 30...... at Georgia Tech

GAMECOCKSONLINE.COM 203 2019 OPPONENTS CAROLINA FOOTBALL FLORIDA TENNESSEE VANDERBILT GATORS VOLUNTEERS COMMODORES Oct. 19 v Columbia, S.C. Oct. 26 v Knoxville, Tenn. Nov. 2 v Columbia, S.C.

General Information General Information General Information Location...... Gainesville, Fla. Location...... Knoxville, Tenn. Location...... Nashville, Tenn.. Founded...... 1853 Founded...... 1794 Founded...... 1794 Enrollment...... 54,848 Enrollment...... 28,321 Enrollment...... 12,686 Colors...... Blue and Orange. Colors...... Orange and White. Colors...... Black and Gold. Conference...... Southeastern Conference...... Southeastern Conference...... Southeastern President...... Dr. W. Kent Fuchs President...... Randy Boyd (interim) Chancellor...... Nicholas S. Zeppos Athletics Director...... Scott Stricklin Athletics Director...... Phillip Fulmer Athletics Director...... Malcolm Turner Stadium...... Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Stadium...... Neyland Stadium. Stadium...... Vanderbilt Stadium. Capacity...... 88,548 Capacity...... 102,455 Capacity...... 39,790 Surface...... TifTuf Bermuda Grass Surface...... Natural Grass-Bermuda Tifway 419 Surface...... Shaw Sports Legion 46 Coaching Information Coaching Information Coaching Information Head Coach...... Dan Mullen Head Coach...... Jeremy Pruitt Head Coach...... Derek Mason Alma Mater...... Ursinus College (1994) Alma Mater...... Alabama (1996) Alma Mater...... Northern Arizona (1992) Record at School...... 10-3 (1 year) Record at School...... 5-7 (1 year) Record at School...... 24-38 (5 years) Overall Record...... 79-49 (10 years) Overall Record...... 5-7 (1 year) Overall Record...... 24-38 (5 years) Assistant Coaches: Assistant Coaches: Assistant Coaches: Defensive Coordinator...... Todd Grantham Offensive Coordinator...... Jim Chaney Offensive Coordinator/QBs.....Gerry Gdowski Co-Offensive Coord./WRs...... Billy Gonzales Defensive Coordinator/DBs..... Derrick Ansley Defensive Coordinator/ILBs...... Jason Tarver Co-Offensive Coord./O-Line...... John Hevesy Co-Defensive Coord./OLBs...... Chris Rumph Special Teams Coord...... Devin Fitzsimmons Quarterbacks...... Brian Johnson Special Teams Coord./ILBs...... Kevin Sherrer Cornerbacks...... Terrence Brown Running Backs/Special Teams...... Greg Knox AHC/Passing Game Coord./WR.... Tee Martin Defensive Line...... Jovan Haye Linebackers...... Christian Robinson Offensive Line...... Will Friend Running Backs...... Tim Horton Tight Ends...... Larry Scott Running Backs...... David Johnson Defensive Backs...... Marc Mattioli Cornerbacks...... Torrian Gray Tight Ends...... Brian Niedermeyer Wide Receivers...... Aaron Moorehead Safeties...... Ron English Defensive Line...... Tracy Rocker Offensive Line...... Cameron Norcross Defensive Line...... David Turner Quarterbacks...... Chris Weinke Outside Linebackers...... Matt Weikert Football Office Phone...... 352-692-4100 Football Office Phone...... 865-974-1234 Football Office Phone...... 615-322-3565 Team Information Team Information Team Information 2018 Overall Record...... 10-3 2018 Overall Record...... 5-7 2018 Overall Record...... 6-7. 2018 Conference Record...... 5-3 2018 Conference Record...... 2-6 2018 Conference Record...... 3-5 2018 Bowl Appearance.... Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl 2018 Bowl Appearance...... N/A 2018 Bowl Appearance...... Texas Bowl Florida 41, Michigan 15 Baylor 45, Vanderbilt 38 Letterman Returning (O/D/S)...... 49 (19/28/2) Letterman Returning (O/D/S)...... 51 (24/24/3) Letterman Returning (O/D/S)...... 52 (26/23/3) Letterman Lost (O/D/S)...... 19 (13/5/1) Letterman Lost (O/D/S)...... 18 (5/12/1) Letterman Lost (O/D/S)...... 21 (9/10/2) Starters Returning (O/D/S)...... 25 (5/8/2) Starters Returning (O/D/S)...... 18 (9/7/2) Starters Returning (O/D/S)...... 13 (7/5/1) Starters Lost (O/D/S)...... 9 (6/3/0) Starters Lost (O/D/S)...... 6 (2/4/0) Starters Lost (O/D/S)...... 11 (4/6/1) Media Information Media Information Media Information Football Contact...... Will Pantages. Football Contact...... Zach Stipe. Football Contact...... Larry Leathers Office phone...... 352-692-6462 Office Phone...... 865-974-7501 Office Phone...... 615-322-4121 Cell Phone...... 352-275-3398 Cell Phone...... 865-244-6119 Cell Phone...... 615-480-8226 Email Address...... [email protected] Email Address...... [email protected] Email Address...... [email protected] Official Website...... www.floridagators.com Official Website...... www.utsports.com Official Website...... www.vucommodores.com 2019 Schedule 2019 Schedule 2019 Schedule August 24...... vs Miami (Orlando) August 31...... vs Georgia State August 31...... vs Georgia September 7...... vs UT-Martin September 7...... vs BYU September 7...... at Purdue September 14...... at Kentucky September 14...... vs Chattanooga September 21...... vs LSU September 21...... vs Tennessee September 21...... at Florida September 28...... vs Northern Illinois September 28...... vs Towson October 5...... vs Georgia October 5...... at Ole Miss October 5...... vs Auburn October 12...... vs Mississippi State October 12...... vs UNLV October 12...... at LSU October 19...... at Alabama October 19...... vs Missouri October 19...... at South Carolina October 26...... vs South Carolina November 2...... at South Carolina November 2...... vs Georgia (Jacksonville) November 2...... vs UAB November 9...... at Florida November 9...... vs Vanderbilt November 9...... at Kentucky November 16...... vs Kentucky November 16...... at Missouri November 23...... at Missouri November 23...... vs East Tennessee State November 30...... vs Florida State November 30...... vs Vanderbilt November 30...... at Tennessee

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General Information General Information General Information Location...... Boone, N.C. Location...... College Station, Texas Location...... Clemson, S.C. Founded...... 1899 Founded...... 1876 Founded...... 1889 Enrollment...... 19,108 Enrollment...... 69,367 Enrollment...... 23,406 Colors...... Black and Gold. Colors...... Maroon and White. Colors...... Clemson Orange and Regalia. Conference...... Sun Belt. Conference...... Southeastern. Conference...... Atlantic Coast Chancellor...... Dr. Sheri N. Everts President...... Michael K. Young President...... Dr. James P. Clements Athletics Director...... Doug Gillin Athletics Director...... R.C. Slocum (interim) Athletics Director...... Dan Radakovich Stadium...... Kidd Brewer Stadium Stadium...... Kyle Field. Stadium...... Memorial Stadium Capacity...... 30,000 Capacity...... 102,733 Capacity...... 81,500 Surface...... FieldTurf Surface...... Grass Surface...... Bermuda Grass

Coaching Information Coaching Information Coaching Information Head Coach...... Eliah Drinkwitz Head Coach...... Jimbo Fisher Head Coach...... Dabo Swinney Alma Mater...... Arkansas Tech (2005) Alma Mater...... Salem University (1990) Alma Mater ...... Alabama (1993) Record at School...... 0-0 (1st year) Record at School...... 9-4 (1 year) Record at School...... 116-30 (11 years) Overall Record...... 0-0 (1st year) Overall Record...... 92-27 (9 years) Overall Record...... 116-30 (11 years) Assistant Coaches: Assistant Coaches: Assistant Coaches: Defensive Coordinator/ILBs...... Ted Roof Offensive Coord./QBs...... Darrell Dickey Co-Offensive Coord./RBs...... Tony Elliott AHC/Offensive Line...... Shawn Clark Defensive Coord./Safeties...... Mike Elko Co-Offensive Coord./WRs...... Jeff Scott Safeties...... Greg Gasparato Wide Receivers...... Dameyune Craig Defensive Coord./Linebackers...Brent Venables Cornerbacks...... Charlie Harbison Tight Ends...... Joe Jon Finley Assoc. HC/Special Teams/TEs.....Danny Pearman Special Teams Coordinator...... Erik Link Running Backs...... Jay Graham Defensive Tackles...... Todd Bates Running Backs...... Garrett Riley Offensive Line...... Josh Henson Offensive Line...... Robbie Caldwell Outside Linebackers...... D.J. Smith Cornerbacks...... Maurice Linguist Safeties...... Mickey Conn Defensive Line...... Anwar Stewart Linebackers...... Bradley Dale Peveto Cornerbacks...... Mike Reed Wide Receivers...... Pat Washington Defensive Ends...... Terry Price Quarterbacks/Recruiting...... Brandon Streeter Tight Ends/Recruiting Coord...... Justin Watts Defensive Line...... Elijah Robinson Defensive Ends...... Lemanski Hall Football Office Phone...... 828-262-2501 Football Office Phone...... 979-845-5129 Football Office Phone...... 864-656-2796 Team Information Team Information Team Information 2018 Overall Record...... 11-2 2018 Overall Record...... 9-4 2018 Overall Record...... 15-0 2018 Conference Record...... 7-1 2018 Conference Record...... 5-3 2018 Conference Record...... 8-0 2018 Bowl Appearance...... New Orleans Bowl. 2018 Bowl Appearance...... Tax Slayer Gator Bowl. 2018 Bowl Appearance.... CFP National Championship Appalachian State 45, Middle Tennessee 13 Texas A&M 52, North Carolina State 13 Clemson 44, Alabama 16 Letterman Returning (O/D/S)...... 53 (24/26/3) Letterman Returning (O/D/S)...... 47 (21/24/2) Letterman Returning (O/D/S)...... 49 (26/20/3) Letterman Lost (O/D/S)...... 24 (13/9/2) Letterman Lost (O/D/S)...... 23 (11/10/2) Letterman Lost (O/D/S)...... 37 (14/19/4) Starters Returning (O/D/S)...... 19 (10/7/2) Starters Returning (O/D/S)...... 12 (6/4/2) Starters Returning (O/D/S)...... 12 (8/4/1) Starters Lost (O/D/S)...... 5 (1/4/0) Starters Lost (O/D/S)...... 12 (5/7/0) Starters Lost (O/D/S)...... 12 (3/7/1) Media Information Media Information Media Information Football Contact...... Joey Jones. Football Contact...... Alan Cannon. Football Contact...... Ross Taylor. Office Phone...... 828-262-2845 Office Phone...... 979-845-5725 Office phone...... 864-656-9767 Cell Phone...... 828-964-7183 Cell Phone...... 979-777-4200 Cell Phone...... 972-741-7778 Email Address...... [email protected] Email Address...... [email protected] Email address...... [email protected] Official Website...... www.appstatesports.com Official Website...... www.12thman.com Official website...... www.clemsontigers.com 2019 Schedule 2019 Schedule 2019 Schedule August 31...... vs East Tennessee State August 29...... vs Texas State August 29...... vs Georgia Tech September 7...... vs Charlotte September 7...... at Clemson September 7...... vs Texas A&M September 21...... at North Carolina September 14...... vs Lamar September 14...... at Syracuse September 28...... vs Coastal Carolina September 21...... vs Auburn September 21...... vs Charlotte October 9...... at Louisiana September 28...... vs Arkansas (Arlington, Texas) September 28...... at North Carolina October 19...... vs Louisiana-Monroe October 12...... at Alabama October 12...... vs Florida State October 26...... at South Alabama October 19...... at Ole Miss October 19...... at Louisville October 31...... vs Georgia Southern October 26...... vs Mississippi State October 26...... vs Boston College November 9...... at South Carolina November 2...... vs UTSA November 2...... vs Wofford November 16...... at Georgia State November 16...... vs South Carolina November 9...... at North Carolina State November 23...... vs Texas State November 23...... at Georgia November 16...... vs Wake Forest November 29...... at Troy November 30...... at LSU November 30...... at South Carolina

GAMECOCKSONLINE.COM 205 SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE CAROLINA FOOTBALL Southeastern Conference SEC Staff Directory 2201 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North Greg Sankey ...... Commissioner Birmingham, AL 35203 Mark Womack ...... Executive Associate Commissioner/CFO (205) 458-3000 Charlie Hussey ...... Associate Commissioner/COO www.secsports.com Tiffany Daniels...... Associate Commissioner/SWA Dr. Torie Johnson ...... Associate Commissioner/Academic Relations SEC Mission Statement William King...... Associate Commissioner/Legal Affairs and Compliance “The purpose of the SEC is to assist its member institutions in Dan Leibovitz...... Associate Commissioner/Men’s Basketball Greg Sankey Commissioner the maintenance of programs of intercollegiate athletics which are Herb Vincent...... Associate Commissioner/Communications compatible with the highest standards of education and competitive Chris Waldsmith...... Associate Commissioner/Finance sports.” David Batson...... Assistant Commissioner/Compliance Matt Boyer...... Assistant Commissioner/Compliance The SEC Leslie Claybrook...... Assistant Commissioner/Championships Byron Hatch...... Assistant Commissioner/Championships Since its formation in 1933, the SEC has directed and organized interscholastic athletic Kathryn Poe Switzer ...... Executive Associate to Commissioner Sankey competitions, conducted tournaments and prescribed eligibility rules for student- Sylvia Hagan Barnes...... Director of Officiating Administration athletes. The Conference also facilitates and assists its member institutions in maintaining Misty Brown...... Director of Student-Athlete Engagement intercollegiate athletic programs compatible with the highest standards of education and Cole Cunningham...... Director of Video Operations - Football competitive sports. The Southeastern Conference crowns champions in 21 sports - 12 Chuck Dunlap ...... Director of Communications women’s sports and nine men’s sports. John Gibson...... Director of Championships National Champions since 1992 Randall Malone...... Director of Video Operations - Basketball Craig Pinkerton ...... Director of Communications Since it expanded in 1992, the SEC has the most football national championships (AP, B.C. Romano ...... Director of Video and Creative Services USA Today) with 13, including nine titles in the last 13 seasons. During that time, the Jim Sullivan...... Direcot of Championship Ticket Operations SEC has had more teams (5) with national titles than any other conference. Lauren Taylor...... Director of Marketing and Competition SEC: Florida (1996, 2006, 2008), LSU (2003, 2007), Tennessee (1998), Alabama (1992, Tammy Wilson ...... Director of Communications 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017), Auburn (2010) Ally Batte...... Assistant Director of Financial Operations Big 12: Texas (2005), Oklahoma (2000), Nebraska (1994, 1995, 1997) Ben Beaty...... Assistant Director of Communications Big Ten: Ohio State (2002, 2014), Michigan (1997) Kory Dahlen...... Assistant Director of Competition Pac-12: Southern California (2003, 2004) Ann Drinkard...... Assistant Director of Communications for Social Media ACC: Florida State (1993, 1999, 2013), Clemson (2016, 2018) Robert Milligan...... Asst. Dir. of Video Operations and Building Services Big East: Miami, Fla. (2001) Mike Mims...... Assistant Director of Championship Ticket Operations Jill Skotarczak...... Assistant Director of Communications SEC Topps in Fan Support Scotty Thurman...... Assistant Director of Compliance Meredith Branch...... Administrative Assistant, Competition The SEC has led the nation in total attendance in football every year since 1981 and since Donna Moore...... Administrative Assistant, Compliance 1988, the SEC has led the nation in average attendance. Over 7.3 million fans witnessed Bailey Powell...... Administrative Assistant, Commissioner’s Office first-hand, the excitement of SEC football in 2018. The average capacity of the 14 SEC Grace Sanders...... Administrative Assistant, Football stadiums during the last 10 years has been over 97 percent. Every year since 1988, the Melinda Calderini...... Coordinator of First Impressions SEC has had at least four teams ranked in the top 10 in average attendance. Steve Shaw...... Coordinator of Football Officials Lisa Mattingly...... Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Officials Christie Cornwell...... Coordinator of Softball Umpires Paul Guillie...... Coordinator of Baseball Umpires Mark Whitehead...... Coordinator of Men’s Basketball Officials Melinda Voorhies...... Coordinator of Volleyball Officials Rachel Woo...... Coordinator of Soccer Officials

SEC West SEC East Alabama Crimson Tide Florida Gators Arkansas Razorbacks Georgia Bulldogs Auburn Tigers Kentucky Wildcats LSU Tigers Missouri Tigers Ole Miss Rebels South Carolina Gamecocks Mississippi State Bulldogs Tennessee Volunteers Texas A&M Aggies Vanderbilt Commodores

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August 24 September 28 November 9 Florida vs Miami (Orlando) *Kentucky at South Carolina Appalachian State at South Carolina *Ole Miss at Alabama *LSU at Alabama August 29 *Mississippi State at Auburn *Missouri at Georgia Texas State at Texas A&M *Texas A&M vs Arkansas (Arlington) *Tennessee at Kentucky Towson at Florida *Vanderbilt at Florida August 31 Northern Illinois at Vanderbilt Western Kentucky at Arkansas South Carolina vs North Carolina (Charlotte) New Mexico State at Ole Miss *Georgia at Vanderbilt October 5 Alabama vs Duke (Atlanta) *Auburn at Florida November 16 Portland State at Arkansas *Georgia at Tennessee *South Carolina at Texas A&M Auburn vs Oregon (Arlington) *Vanderbilt at Ole Miss *Alabama at Mississippi State Toledo at Kentucky Troy at Missouri *Florida at Missouri Georgia Southern at LSU Utah State at LSU *Georgia at Auburn Ole Miss at Memphis *Kentucky at Vanderbilt Mississippi State vs Louisiana (New Orleans) October 12 *LSU at Ole Miss Missouri at Wyoming *South Carolina at Georgia Georgia State at Tennessee *Alabama at Texas A&M November 23 *Arkansas at Kentucky *Arkansas at LSU September 7 *Florida at LSU *Tennessee at Missouri Charleston Southern at South Carolina *Ole Miss at Missouri *Texas A&M at Georgia *Arkansas at Ole Miss *Mississippi State at Tennessee Samford at Auburn New Mexico State at Alabama UNLV at Vanderbilt Abilene Christian at Mississippi State Tulane at Auburn East Tennessee State at Vanderbilt UT-Martin at Florida October 19 UT-Martin at Kentucky Murray State at Georgia *Florida at South Carolina Western Carolina at Alabama Eastern Michigan at Kentucky *Auburn at Arkansas LSU at Texas *Kentucky at Georgia November 28 Southern Miss at Mississippi State *LSU at Mississippi State *Ole Miss at Mississippi State West Virginia at Missouri *Missouri at Vanderbilt BYU at Tennessee *Tennessee at Alabama November 30 Texas A&M at Clemson *Texas A&M at Ole Miss Clemson at South Carolina Vanderbilt at Purdue *Alabama at Auburn October 26 *Texas A&M at LSU September 14 *South Carolina at Tennessee *Missouri at Arkansas *Alabama at South Carolina *Arkansas at Alabama *Vanderbilt at Tennessee *Florida at Kentucky *Auburn at LSU Florida State at Florida Colorado State at Arkansas *Mississippi State at Texas A&M Georgia at Georgia Tech Kent State at Auburn *Missouri at Kentucky Louisville at Kentucky Arkansas State at Georgia Northwestern St. at LSU November 2 December 7 Southeastern Louisiana at Ole Miss *Vanderbilt at South Carolina SEC Football Championship (Atlanta) Kansas State at Mississippi State *Georgia vs Florida (Jacksonville) Southeast Missouri State at Missouri *Ole Miss at Auburn Chattanooga at Tennessee *Mississippi State at Arkansas Lamar at Texas A&M UAB at Tennessee UT-San Antonio at Texas A&M September 21 *South Carolina at Missouri *Auburn at Texas A&M *Kentucky at Mississippi State *LSU at Vanderbilt *Tennessee at Florida Southern Miss at Alabama San Jose State at Arkansas Notre Dame at Georgia California at Ole Miss

GAMECOCKSONLINE.COM 207 SEC COMPOSITE SCHEDULE CAROLINA FOOTBALL LSU Atlanta Auburn Auburn TECH STATE STATE Knoxville Knoxville (Nov. 29) (Nov. (Nov. 29) (Nov. Columbia Lexington Little Rock Little Rock Little Rock Gainesville AUBURN FLORIDA GEORGIA Baton Rouge Baton Rouge OLE OLE MISS MISSOURI CLEMSON ALABAMA ARKANSAS LOUISVILLE TENNESSEE MISSISSIPPI MISSISSIPPI TEXAS A&M VANDERBILT Starkville (Nov. 28) Starkville (Nov. 28) Starkville (Nov.

LSU Athens Athens ETSU Auburn Nashville Starkville Columbia Columbia Lexington Tuscaloosa ABILENE Baton Rouge Baton Rouge GEORGIA WESTERN WESTERN MISSOURI SAMFORD CAROLINA CHRISTIAN ARKANSAS UT UT MARTIN TENNESSEE TEXAS A&M LSU Oxford Oxford Auburn Auburn STATE Nashville Nashville Starkville Starkville Columbia Columbia SOUTH SOUTH AUBURN FLORIDA GEORGIA OLE OLE MISS MISSOURI ALABAMA CAROLINA KENTUCKY College Station College Station MISSISSIPPI MISSISSIPPI TEXAS A&M VANDERBILT

LSU Oxford Athens Athens STATE STATE Columbia Lexington Lexington Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa Gainesville Gainesville Fayetteville FLORIDA GEORGIA WESTERN WESTERN MISSOURI ALABAMA KENTUCKY KENTUCKY TENNESSEE VANDERBILT APPALACHIAN APPALACHIAN NEW MEXICO MEXICO NEW UAB Auburn Auburn UTSA STATE Knoxville Columbia Columbia SOUTH SOUTH Fayetteville Fayetteville Jacksonville Jacksonville AUBURN FLORIDA GEORGIA OLE OLE MISS CAROLINA College Station ARKANSAS MISSISSIPPI MISSISSIPPI VANDERBILT LSU STATE Knoxville Knoxville Lexington Lexington SOUTH SOUTH Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa AUBURN Baton Rouge Baton Rouge MISSOURI ALABAMA CAROLINA KENTUCKY College Station College Station ARKANSAS TENNESSEE MISSISSIPPI MISSISSIPPI TEXAS A&M LSU Oxford Oxford Athens Athens STATE Nashville Nashville Starkville Columbia Starkville Columbia SOUTH SOUTH Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa Fayetteville Fayetteville AUBURN FLORIDA GEORGIA OLE OLE MISS MISSOURI ALABAMA TENNSSEE CAROLINA KENTUCKY ARKANSAS MISSISSIPPI MISSISSIPPI TEXAS A&M VANDERBILT LSU Athens Athens UNLV STATE Knoxville Knoxville Nashville Columbia Columbia Lexington Lexington SOUTH SOUTH FLORIDA GEORGIA Baton Rouge Baton Rouge OLE OLE MISS MISSOURI ALABAMA CAROLINA KENTUCKY College Station College Station ARKANSAS TENNESSEE MISSISSIPPI MISSISSIPPI TEXAS A&M (Tentative and Subject to Change) (Tentative

Oxford Oxford TROY Knoxville Knoxville Columbia Gainesville Gainesville AUBURN FLORIDA GEORGIA Baton Rouge OLE OLE MISS TENNESSEE UTAH STATE UTAH VANDERBILT

Auburn Auburn STATE Nashville Arlington Columbia Columbia SOUTH SOUTH Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa Gainesville ILLINOIS AUBURN TOWSON OLE OLE MISS ALABAMA CAROLINA KENTUCKY ARKANSAS NORTHERN NORTHERN Arlington, Texas MISSISSIPPI MISSISSIPPI TEXASA&M LSU Oxford MISS Athens STATE STATE Nashville Nashville Starkville Starkville SOUTH SOUTH Tuscaloosa Gainesville Gainesville Fayetteville AUBURN FLORIDA SAN SAN JOSE MISSOURI Columbia, Mo. Columbia, Mo. CAROLINA KENTUCKY College Station College Station SOUTHERN SOUTHERN TENNESSEE MISSISSIPPI MISSISSIPPI TEXAS A&M VANDERBILT CALIFORNIA NOTRE DAME NOTRE 2019 SEC FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 2019 SEC FOOTBALL

Oxford Athens STATE Auburn STATE STATE Knoxville Starkville Columbia Columbia Columbia Lexington Lexington SOUTH SOUTH LAMAR Fayetteville FLORIDA Baton Rouge MISSOURI ALABAMA CAROLINA KENTUCKY College Station ARKANSAS LOUISIANA COLORADO COLORADO KENT STATE SOUTHEAST SOUTHEAST SOUTHEAST SOUTHEAST KANSAS STATE KANSAS CHATTANOOGA NORTHWESTERN BYU Austin Oxford Oxford MISS Athens Auburn STATE Clemson TEXAS Knoxville Starkville Columbia Columbia Lexington Tuscaloosa Gainesville TULANE PURDUE EASTERN EASTERN OLE OLE MISS CLEMSON West Lafayette West MICHIGAN ARKANSAS SOUTHERN SOUTHERN SOUTHERN UT UT MARTIN MURRAY STATE MURRAY NEW MEXICO MEXICO NEW CHARLESTON CHARLESTON WEST VIRGINIA WEST Atlanta DUKE STATE STATE Laramie MIAMI Memphis Charlotte Knoxville Nashville Nashville Arlington (Aug. 29) (Aug. Lexington NORTH NORTH Fayetteville TOLEDO OREGON New Orleans Aug. 31Aug. Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 19 Oct. 26 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 16 Nov. 23 Nov. 30 Nov. GEORGIA GEORGIA GEORGIA GEORGIA GEORGIA Baton Rouge MEMPHIS WYOMING CAROLINA College Station LAFAYETTE PORTLAND PORTLAND SOUTHERN LOUISIANA- VANDERBILT TEXAS STATE TEXAS Orlando (Aug. 24) Orlando (Aug. 2019 SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME • DECEMBER 7 • MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM • ATLANTA, GA. GAME • DECEMBER 7 MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 SEC LSU A&M STATE Date TEXAS Team SOUTH FLORIDA AUBURN OLE MISS GEORGIA ALABAMA MISSOURI CAROLINA KENTUCKY ARKANSAS VANDERBILT MISSISSIPPI TENNESSEE

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