Table of Contents 2010 South Carolina Football Intro Introduction THE GAMECOCKS 2009 IN Review Staff Table of Contents...... 2-3 Returning Players...... 42-70 SEC Standings/Bowl Games...... 76 Players Schedules/Quick Facts/Road Hotels...... 4 Addison–Allen...... 42 2009 Results/Starters...... 77 Review Records 2010 Notebook...... 5-8 Allison–E. Baker...... 43 2009 Statistics...... 78-79 History Pronunciation Guide...... 8 J. Baker–Baxley...... 44 2009 Defensive Statistics...... 80 Bowls Bennett–Broadhead...... 45 2009 Tackles...... 81 Info Depth Chart...... 9 Alphabetical Roster...... 10 Burns–Campbell...... 46 2009 Offensive Individual Statistics...... 82 Chisolm–Culliver...... 47 2009 Highs and Lows...... 83 Numerical Roster...... 11 Cunningham–B. Davis...... 48 2009 All-...... 84 Squad Breakdown...... 12-13 E. Davis–DiMarco...... 49 2009 SEC Team Statistics...... 85-87 2010 Outlook...... 14-18 Eckerson–Flint...... 50 2009 SEC Individual Statistics...... 88-89 Fordham–Garcia...... 51 2009 Season In Review...... 90-92 Coaching Staff Gilchrist–Gilmore...... 52 Game 1: NC State...... 93 Head Coach ...... 20-25 Gresham–Grooms...... 53 Game 2: Georgia...... 94 Biography...... 20 Gurley–Holloman...... 54 Game 3: Florida Atlantic...... 95 Coaching Record...... 21 Inabinet–A. Jeffery...... 55 Game 4: Ole Miss...... 96 Career Highlights...... 22 D. Jeffery–King...... 56 Game 5: South Carolina State...... 97 Career Timeline...... 23 Lanning–LeCorn...... 57 Game 6: Kentucky...... 98 Year-by-Year Record...... 24 Legree–Maddox...... 58 Game 7: Alabama...... 99 Carolina Superlatives...... 25 Markett–Matthews...... 59 Game 8: Vanderbilt...... 100 Shane Beamer...... 26 McKnight–Miles...... 60 Game 9: Tennessee...... 101 Shawn Elliott...... 27 D.L. Moore–Nunn...... 61 Game 10: Arkansas...... 102 Jay Graham...... 28 O’Brien–Richardson...... 62 Game 11: Florida...... 103 Jeep Hunter...... 29 Robertson–Saunders...... 63 Game 12: Clemson...... 104 Scribner-Howard–Shaw...... 64 Game 13: Connecticut...... 105 Ellis Johnson...... 30 Sherman–D. Smith...... 65 Wounded Warrior Project...... 106 Brad Lawing...... 31 Q. Smith–Straughter...... 66 G.A. Mangus...... 32 Strickland–Taylor...... 67 Steve Spurrier Jr...... 33 Triglia–Watkins...... 68 Lorenzo Ward...... 34 White–S. Wilson...... 69 Jamie Speronis...... 35 Winfield–Yates...... 70 Craig Fitzgerald...... 36 Newcomers...... 71-74 Football Support Staff...... 37 Newcomer Roster...... 71 Professional Staff...... 38 Bell–Hampton...... 72 Medical Staff...... 39 Jerideau–Robinson...... 73 Athletics Administration...... 40 Sanders–Williams...... 74

1 19 41 75 Introduction Coaching Staff The Gamecocks 2009 in Review As the Gamecocks prepare for their 117th Head coach Steve Spurrier begins his South Carolina returns 54 letterwinners South Carolina posted a 7-6 record in season of intercollegiate football, get an sixth season in Columbia and has put from last season’s 7-6 squad, including 2009, its sixth straight season of a .500 overview of the 2010 football season together arguably his best coaching staff 17 starters. Eight starters return on of- or better record. The school record for with the schedule, preseason outlook, since his arrival. Assistant Head Coach fense, while seven are back on defense, consecutive non-losing seasons is rosters, a preseason depth chart, squad Ellis Johnson heads up the defensive along with punter/ Spencer seven, set from 1928-34. The Gamecock breakdown and other notes of interest. staff, while the Head Ball Coach remains Lanning. In addition, the Gamecocks defense proved to be one of the nation’s For the latest up-to-date information on the primary play-caller for the offense. welcome their fifth straight Top-25 re- best, ranking behind only national title the Gamecocks, check out the team’s of- cruiting class to Columbia this fall. contenders Alabama and Florida in total ficial website at www.gamecocksonline. defense in the SEC. com.

2 2010 South Carolina Football Media Guide 2010 South Carolina Football Table of Contents RECORDS 2001 Outback Bowl...... 173 CREDITS: The 2010 South Carolina Football Media Intro Team Records...... 108-109 1995 Carquest Bowl...... 174 Staff Guide was published by the University of South Caro- Passing Records...... 110-111 1988 Liberty Bowl...... 175 Players lina Athletics Media Relations Department. The media Review Rushing Records...... 112-114 1987 ...... 176 guide was written, designed and edited by Steve Fink, Records Receiving Records...... 115-116 1984 Gator Bowl...... 177 History Media Relations Director, with assistance provided by Scoring Records...... 117 1980 Gator Bowl...... 178 Bowls the media relations staff and student assistants. Cov- Info Miscellaneous Records...... 118 1979 Hall of Fame Bowl...... 179 ers designed by Old Hat Creative, Norman, Okla. Pho- 1975 Tangarine Bowl...... 180 Kicking Records...... 119 tography provided by Jason Ayer, Travis Bell, Gregg 1969 /1946 Gator Bowl...... 181 Return Records...... 120-121 Martin and Allen Sharpe. The media guide was printed All-Star Games...... 182 Defense Records...... 121-122 by R.L. Bryan of Columbia, S.C. History Information Year-by-Year Records...... 124 The University of South Carolina...... 184-185 The University of South Carolina does not discriminate Head Coaching Records/Assistant Coaches...... 125 Board of Trustees...... 186 in educational or employment opportunities or deci- The Last Time It Happened...... 126 University Administration...... 187 sions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual All-Time Record by Conference...... 127 Athletics Director Eric Hyman...... 188 orientation or veteran status. Year-by-Year Results...... 128-140 Athletics Department Staff Directory...... 189 Series History...... 141-144 Athletic Development...... 190 George Rogers, Heisman Trophy Winner...... 145 Academic Services...... 191 Retired Numbers ...... 146 Preparing the Student-Athlete...... 192 All-Americans...... 147 Gamecock Traditions...... 193 All-Conference...... 148-149 Media Policies...... 194 NFL Draft...... 150 Media Relations Staff...... 195 Gamecocks in the NFL...... 151 Radio/Television...... 196 NFL Pipeline...... 152-153 Media Outlets...... 197 Lettermen Roster...... 154-158 Williams-Brice Stadium...... 198-199 Carolina Hall of Fame...... 159-164 Columbia Hotels and Restaurants...... 200 The Southeastern Conference...... 201 Bowl Games 2010 Opponents...... 202-205 Bowl Scoreboard/Records...... 166 Southern Miss/Georgia/Furman...... 202 Carolina Stars...... 167 Auburn/Alabama/Kentucky...... 203 2010 Papajohns.com Bowl...... 168 Vanderbilt/Tennessee/Arkansas...... 204 The 2009 South Carolina Football Media Guide was recognized as 2009 Outback Bowl...... 169 Florida/Troy/Clemson...... 205 “Best in the Nation” by CoSIDA. The guide was produced by Media 2006 Liberty Bowl...... 170 2010-11 Bowl Lineup...... 206 Relations Director Steve Fink, with assistance from Emily Feeney 2005 Independence Bowl...... 171 2010 SEC Week-by-Week Schedule...... 207 and Wes Todd. 2002 Outback Bowl...... 172 2010 SEC Composite Schedule...... 208

107 123 165 183 Records History Bowl Games Information Led by the incomparable George Rogers, Head coach Steve Spurrier is quickly South Carolina has played in 15 bowl South Carolina has a tremendous follow- the Gamecock record book is dotted with moving up the list for wins as a head games, including six since the turn of ing, both in the stands and in the press great individual performances. The most coach at South Carolina. The head ball the century. The Gamecocks are enjoying box. Media relations director Steve Fink notable recent addition is that of Caro- coach has put together 35 wins, which a streak in which they have been bowl- and his staff are ready and able to as- lina All-American Eric Norwood, who set ranks sixth on Carolina’s all-time list. eligible for six straight years, the longest sist you in your coverage of Gamecock the school standard for career sacks and He begins the season just 30 wins from stretch of its kind in school history. Football. tackles for loss. surpassing Rex Enright’s school-record total of 64 victories.

gamecocksonline.com 3 Schedule/Quick Facts 2010 South Carolina Football Intro 2010 Schedule Staff Quick Facts Players Day date opponent Site Series Review Thursday September 2 Southern Miss Columbia, S.C. First meeting Location...... Columbia, S.C. Records Saturday September 11 *Georgia Columbia, S.C. UGA leads 46-14-2 Founded...... 1801 History Enrollment...... 28,481 Bowls Saturday September 18 Furman Columbia, S.C. SC leads 25-20-1 Info Conference...... Southeastern (Eastern Division) Saturday September 25 *Auburn Auburn, Ala. AUB leads 6-1-1 Colors...... Garnet (PMS 202) & Black Nickname...... Gamecocks Saturday October 9 *Alabama Columbia, S.C. ALA leads 12-2-0 Mascot...... Cocky Saturday October 16 *Kentucky Lexington, Ky. SC leads 14-6-1 Stadium...... Williams-Brice (80,250) Saturday October 23 *Vanderbilt Nashville, Tenn. SC leads 15-4-0 Surface...... Natural Grass Saturday October 30 *Tennessee Columbia, S.C. UT leads 22-4-2 President...... Dr. Harris Pastides Saturday November 6 *Arkansas Columbia, S.C. ARK leads 11-7-0 Faculty Representative...... Dr. Zach Kelehear Athletics Director...... Eric Hyman Saturday November 13 *Florida Gainesville, Fla. UF leads 23-4-3 Deputy AD...... Marcy Girton Saturday November 20 Troy Columbia, S.C. SC leads 2-0-0 Executive Associate AD/Facilities...... Kevin O’Connell Saturday November 27 Clemson Clemson, S.C. CU leads 65-38-4 Associate AD...... Charles Waddell Associate AD/Facilities...... Jeff Davis *Denotes Southeastern Conference game. Chief Financial Officer...... Jeff Tallant Assistant AD/Event Management...... Shawn Burke Assistant AD/Compliance...... Jennifer Stiles 2009 Results Media Relations Director...... Steve Fink Date opponent Site Result record SEC tv attendance 09/03 NC State Raleigh, N.C. W, 7-3 1-0 0-0 ESPN 57,583 Head Coach...... Steve Spurrier Alma Mater...... Florida (1967) 09/12 *#21 Georgia Athens, Ga. L, 37-41 1-1 0-1 ESPN2 92,746 Overall Record...... 177-68-2 (20 years) 09/19 Florida Atlantic Columbia, S.C. W, 38-16 2-1 0-1 PPV 72,017 Record at South Carolina...... 35-28 (5 years) Spurs & Strong Safeties/Special Teams Coordinator/ 09/24 *#4 Ole Miss Columbia, S.C. W, 16-10 3-1 1-1 ESPN 74,724 Recruiting Coordinator...... Shane Beamer 10/03 SC State Columbia, S.C. W, 38-14 4-1 1-1 Classic 77,066 Running Game Coordinator/Offensive Line... Shawn Elliott 10/10 *Kentucky Columbia, S.C. W, 28-26 5-1 2-1 FSN 68,278 Running Backs/Asst. Special Teams...... Jay Graham Tight Ends/Asst. Special Teams...... Jeep Hunter 10/17 *#2 Alabama Tuscaloosa, Ala. L, 6-20 5-2 2-2 ESPN 92,012 Assistant Head Coach/Assistant Coach–Defense/ 10/24 *Vanderbilt Columbia, S.C. W, 14-10 6-2 3-2 ESPNU 75,264 Linebackers...... Ellis Johnson Defensive Line...... Brad Lawing 10/31 *Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn. L, 13-31 6-3 3-3 ESPN 96,623 ...... G.A. Mangus 11/07 *Arkansas Fayetteville, Ark. L, 16-33 6-4 3-4 SEC Net. 68,865 Passing Game Coordinator/ Wide Receivers...... Steve Spurrier Jr. 11/14 *#1 Florida Columbia, S.C. L, 14-24 6-5 3-5 CBS 79,297 / 11/28 #15 Clemson Columbia, S.C. W, 34-17 7-5 3-5 ESPN 80,574 & Free Safeties...... Lorenzo Ward 01/02 Connecticut Birmingham, Ala. L, 7-20 7-6 3-5 ESPN 45,354 Director–Football Operations...... Jamie Speronis Strength & Conditioning Coach...... Craig Fitzgerald *Denotes Southeastern Conference game. Head Football Athletic Trainer...... Clint Haggard

All-Time Record...... 534-536-44 Future Schedules Road Hotels 2009 Record...... 7-6 2011 2014 Auburn 2009 SEC Record (Finish)...... 3-5 (T4th East) Embassy Suites Montgomery Bowl Appearance...... Papajohns.com Bowl Sept. 3 East Carolina Aug. 30 East Carolina 300 Tallapoosa Street UConn 20, South Carolina 7 (Charlotte) (Charlotte) Montgomery, AL 36104 Basic Offense...... Multiple Basic Defense...... 4-2-5 Sept. 17 Navy TBD Furman 334-269-5055 Kentucky Lettermen Returning...... 53 Nov. 19 The Citadel TBD Troy Griffin Gate Marriott Offense...... 25 1800 Newtown Pike Defense...... 25 Nov. 26 Clemson TBD at Clemson Special Teams...... 3 Lexington, KY 40511 Lettermen Lost...... 12 859-231-5100 Offense...... 6 Vanderbilt 2012 2015 Defense...... 6 Renaissance Nashville Aug. 30 East Carolina TBD at East Carolina Special Teams...... 0 611 Commerce Street Sept. 15 UAB TBD Central Florida Starters Returning...... 17 Nashville, TN 37203 Offense...... 8 Nov. 17 Wofford TBD The Citadel 615-255-8400 Defense...... 7 Florida Nov. 24 at Clemson TBD Clemson Special Teams...... 2 Hilton Ocala Starters Lost...... 7 3600 SW 36th Avenue Offense...... 3 2013 2016 Ocala, FL 34474 Defense...... 4 352-854-1400 Special Teams...... 0 TBD North Carolina TBD East Carolina Clemson TBD at Central Florida TBD at Clemson Greenville Marriott Media Relations Office...... 803-777-5204 One Parkway East Football Office...... 803-777-4271 TBD South Carolina State Greenville, SC 29615 Press Box Number...... 803-777-2040 TBD Clemson All dates subject to change. 864-297-0300 Website...... www.gamecocksonline.com

4 2010 South Carolina Football Media Guide 2010 South Carolina Football 2010 Notebook A LITTLE HISTORY: This is the 117th season of inter- EVERY TIME OUT: The Gamecocks had five players Intro collegiate football at the University of South Carolina, start every game during the 2009 season. The quintet 2009 Final Polls Staff dating back to 1892. It is the 104th-consecutive year included sophomore Stephen Garcia, Associated Press Players in which South Carolina has competed on the gridiron. redshirt freshman offensive guard T.J. Johnson, true Review 1. Alabama (60) 14-0 1500 Records The University did not field a team in either 1893 or freshman , senior line- 2. Texas 13-1 1399 History 1906. Carolina owns an all-time record of 534-536- backer Eric Norwood and senior strong safety Dar- Bowls 44. ian Stewart. 3. Florida 13-1 1370 Info 4. Boise State 14-0 1366 SUCCESSFUL ERA: South Carolina is enjoying some GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: The Gamecocks 5. Ohio State 11-2 1224 of its best years on the gridiron in school history. Since said goodbye to just 12 lettermen from last year’s 6. TCU 12-1 1163 Head coach Steve Spurrier’s arrival, Carolina has: bowl roster, including seven starters. The departing 7. Iowa 11-2 1126 v Had back-to-back senior classes leave with a school- starters include OL Garrett Anderson and Lemuel record 28 victories in their four-year careers. Twenty- Jeanpierre, along with WR Moe Brown on the of- 8. Cincinnati 12-1 1060 eight wins over a four-year period had happened just fensive side of the ball, and DE , LB 9. Penn State 11-2 1016 once previously (1987-90). Eric Norwood, DT Nathan Pepper and SS Darian 10. 10-3 953 v Put together back-to-back seven-plus win seasons Stewart on the defensive side. The other departing 11. Oregon 10-3 886 for just the sixth time in school history. The others: letterwinners included OC Seaver Brown, FB John 12. Brigham Young 11-2 806 Guerry, WR Scott Spurrier, LB Gerrod Sinclair 1924-25; 1979-80; 1987-88; 2000-01; and 2005-06. 13. Georgia Tech 11-3 768 v and CB Addison Williams. Posted six straight non-losing seasons, the longest 14. Nebraska 10-4 724 stretch since putting together seven consecutive non- 15. Pittsburgh 10-3 697 losing years from 1928-34. IT’S A NUMBERS GAME: The Gamecocks return 93 percent of their rushing yards, 99 percent of their pass- v Been bowl-eligible for six consecutive years, the lon- 16. Wisconsin 10-3 571 ing yards and 83 percent of their receiving yards from a gest streak in the modern era. 17. LSU 9-4 501 year ago. In addition, 16 of the squad’s top 20 tacklers v A head coach that has taken his team to four bowl 18. Utah 10-3 491 (all who registered in double digits) return for the 2010 games, becoming the first coach in school history to 19. Miami (FL) 9-4 310 campaign. do so, while needing just five years to accomplish that 20. Mississippi 9-4 296 feat. RECAPPING 2009: South Carolina finished the 2009 21. Texas Tech 9-4 224 v Defeated the fourth-ranked team (Ole Miss) in the season with a 7-6 record overall including a 3-5 mark 22. Southern California 9-4 216 country in 2009, only the second time Carolina has in SEC play. The Gamecocks got off to a 5-1 start, in- 23. Central Michigan 12-2 166 knocked off a top-5 ranked squad. cluding a 16-10 win over No. 4 Ole Miss, and moved 24. Clemson 9-5 125 v Put together a Rivals.com top-25 recruiting class for to as high as #22 in the Associated Press poll. After 25. West Virginia 9-4 91 six straight years. dropping four of their next five, which included losses v Developed a distinctive home field advantage. The to Alabama and Florida, the nation’s top two teams, the Gamecocks protected their house by winning six of Gamecocks rebounded to knock off No. 15 Clemson USA Today/Coaches seven games at Williams-Brice Stadium in 2009. It in the regular season finale. The Gamecocks earned a 1. Alabama (58) 14-0 1450 was their best home mark since posting a 6-1 record bowl bid for the fourth time in the last five years, falling 2. Texas 13-1 1360 at home in 1988. to UConn by a 20-7 score in the fourth annual Papa- 3. Florida 13-1 1323 v Posted a team GPA of 2.695 during the Fall 2009 johns.com Bowl in Birmingham, Ala. The Gamecocks 4. Boise State 14-0 1312 semester, the highest GPA on record. were 4-1 in non-conference contests and finished 6-1 in the friendly confines of Williams-Brice Stadium in 5. Ohio State 11-2 1190 THEY’RE BACK: The Gamecocks have 53 letterwin- Columbia. Carolina was one of six SEC teams to finish 6. TCU 12-1 1104 ners back to begin the 2010 fall camp. The 53 lettermen with a 7-5 regular season record. 7. Iowa 11-2 1087 consist of 25 offensive players, 25 defensive players 8. Penn State 11-2 1071 and three specialists. A complete list of the returning GOING BOWLING: The Gamecocks played on New 9. Cincinnati 12-1 943 letterwinners can be found on page 12. Year’s Day or later for just the sixth time in school his- 10. Virginia Tech 10-3 940 tory and for the second-straight season, as they were SQUAD BREAKDOWN: The Gamecocks have 108 invited to the Papajohns.com Bowl in Birmingham, Ala. 11. Oregon 10-3 846 players listed in the 2010 media guide. The squad on January 2 to face the Connecticut Huskies out of the 12. Brigham Young 11-2 814 breakdown includes 18 seniors (including nine fifth- Big East. It marked the sixth straight year in which the 13. Georgia Tech 11-3 741 year seniors), 25 juniors, 32 sophomores, 12 redshirt Gamecocks have been bowl-eligible, the longest streak 14. Nebraska 10-4 671 freshmen and 21 true freshmen. in school history. The Huskies came away with a 20-7 15. Pittsburgh 10-3 667 win over the Gamecocks, sending Carolina to its 11th 16. Wisconsin 10-3 587 FOR STARTERS: The Gamecocks list 17 returning loss in 15 bowl game appearances. starters from the 2009 squad (eight on offense, seven 17. LSU 9-4 530 on defense and two specialists). The returning offensive OUT OF THEIR LEAGUE: The Gamecocks were 4-1 in 18. Utah 10-3 466 starters are FB Patrick DiMarco, OT Hutch Ecker- non-conference action in 2009. They defeated NC State, 19. Miami (FL) 9-4 336 son, QB Stephen Garcia, WR , OG Florida Atlantic, South Carolina State and Clemson in 20. Southern California 9-4 217 T.J. Johnson, TB Kenny Miles, OT Kyle Nunn, TE the regular season before falling to UConn in the bowl 21. Mississippi 9-4 192 Weslye Saunders. The returning defensive staters game. They are 17-6 in non-conference games under 22. West Virginia 9-4 159 include DT Ladi Ajiboye, Spur , CB head coach Steve Spurrier, including wins in 15 of their Akeem Auguste, FS Chris Culliver, CB Stephon last 19 non-league tilts. The year-by-year breakdown: 23. Texas Tech 9-4 152 Gilmore, DE Cliff Matthews and LB Shaq Wilson. 2005 (2-2); 2006 (5-0); 2007 (3-1); 2008 (3-2); 2009 24. Central Michigan 12-2 123 In addition, P/PK Spencer Lanning returns. (4-1). 25. Oklahoma State 9-4 92

gamecocksonline.com 5 2010 Notebook 2010 South Carolina Football THE HEAD BALL COACH: Steve Spurrier begins his WOLFORD OUT; ELLIOTT IN: The Gamecocks had Intro Staff Returning Player sixth season directing the Gamecock football program. one coaching change during the offseason, with former Players He has logged a 35-28 mark in Columbia. The Head Appalachian State offensive line coach Shawn Elliott Review Starting Assignments Ball Coach ranks sixth on the school’s all-time wins list hired to replace Eric Wolford, who took the head coach- Records History Player ‘06 ‘07 ‘08 ‘09 Career and seventh in games coached at South Carolina. He is ing position at Youngstown State University. Elliott will the first coach to have a career winning record at Caro- oversee the Gamecocks’ offensive line and was also Bowls Cliff Matthews - 9 13 11 33 Info lina since (39-28-2) patrolled the side- given the title of Running Game Coordinator. Ladi Ajiboye - 10 12 10 32 lines from 1983-88. Coach Spurrier owns a 177-68-2 mark as a collegiate head coach, with stops at Duke and WELCOME BACK: Several players either did not par- Chris Culliver - 1 12 12 25 Florida before his stint at South Carolina. He is signed ticipate or were limited in spring while recovering from Rodney Paulk 10 12 RS 1 23 through the 2013 season. injuries. Those players who hope to be back for the fall camp include TB Eric Baker (left knee), LB Reginald Jarriel King - - 11 8 19 PERFECT RECORD: Head coach Steve Spurrier is a Bowens (right shoulder), DT Ronald Byrd (left knee), Jason Barnes - 1 9 7 17 perfect 38-0 all-time against schools outside of BCS DB Chris Culliver (left shoulder), DE Cliff Mat- automatic qualifier conferences, including a 12-0 mark thews (left shoulder), LB Rodney Paulk (right knee), Stephen Garcia - RS 3 13 16 since coming to South Carolina. He defeated Florida OL Quintin Richardson (right shoulder), DT Travian Hutch Eckerson 5 RS 2 8 15 Atlantic and South Carolina State in 2009, and will have Robertson (right knee), WR DeAngelo Smith (right a chance to extend his mark with 2010 games against foot) and TE (right shoulder). Patrick DiMarco - 0 5 8 13 Mike Triglia Southern Miss, Furman and Troy. Stephon Gilmore - - - 13 13 EARLY ARRIVALS: The Gamecocks added three new T.J. Johnson - - RS 13 13 ONE OF FOUR: Head coach Steve Spurrier is one scholarship players to the squad in January. Fullback of just four coaches to record 100 or more wins as an Matt Coffee signed with the Gamecocks in Febru- Weslye Saunders - 0 3 10 13 SEC coach against SEC competition (he also has three ary 2009 but did not enroll at South Carolina until Terrence Campbell RS 0 9 2 11 wins against SEC teams while coaching at Duke). Only January while rehabbing a knee injury. Junior college legendary coaches Bear Bryant (159) and John Vaught transfer Qua Gilchrist returned to his home state af- Shaq Wilson - - 0 11 11 (106) have won more SEC conference games than ter spending two years at Butler County CC in Kansas. Akeem Auguste - - 0 9 9 Coach Spurrier’s 105. Vince Dooley also logged 105 The Abbeville, S.C., native was redshirted his first year SEC wins. “Shug” Jordan and Phillip Fulmer fell just at BCCC while making the conversion from running Dion LeCorn - 6 3 0 9 short with 98 wins each. back to linebacker, so he has three years to play three Antonio Allen - - 0 8 8 seasons at South Carolina. True freshman, quarterback WINNING MORE OFTEN: The Gamecocks have put , was the lone early high school gradu- Alshon Jeffery - - - 7 7 together six straight seasons of .500 ball or better for ate to enroll at Carolina in January. Kenny Miles - - RS 7 7 just the second time in school history. The last time Carolina had that many consecutive non-losing sea- ENROLLING EARLY: The Gamecocks welcome fresh- Kyle Nunn - RS 0 7 7 sons was when they had a school-record seven straight man quarterback Connor Shaw into the fold this Brian Maddox - 0 1 5 6 non-losing seasons from 1928-34. spring. Shaw graduated from Flowery Branch (GA) High School in December, enrolled at Carolina in January Tori Gurley - - RS 5 5 28 DIVIDED BY FOUR: The Gamecocks have won 28 and went through his first spring drills. Shaw became Quintin Richardson - RS 0 5 5 games over the past four seasons (8-5, 6-6, 7-6, 7-6), the 10th freshman since Coach Spurrier’s arrival in matching the school record for wins over a four-year Columbia to enter college earlier than the norm. Clark - 1 0 4 5 period. They also won 28 games from 1987-1990 un- Gaston did so in 2006, while Stephen Garcia and Devin Taylor - - RS 5 5 der the direction of Joe Morrison (8-4, 8-4) and Sparky Travian Robertson arrived in January of 2007. Jay Woods (6-4-1, 6-5) and again from 2005-08 (7-5, 8-5, Spearman, C.C. Whitlock and Shaq Wilson all C.C. Whitlock - - 0 5 5 6-6, 7-6) in Coach Spurrier’s first four seasons at the went through spring drills in 2008 after graduating from Tony Straughter - - - 3 3 helm. high school in the previous December. In 2009, Jarvis Giles, Stephon Gilmore and DeVonte Holloman Alonzo Winfield - RS 0 3 3 PROTECT OUR HOUSE: The Gamecocks have im- made the early leap from high school to college. Garrett Chisolm - - - 2 2 proved their play at home over the past four seasons under head coach Steve Spurrier. After going just 3-4 SIZE MATTERS: The tallest player on the roster is de- Justice Cunningham - - - 2 2 in 2006, the Gamecocks went 4-3 in 2007, 5-2 in 2008 fensive end Devin Taylor, who checks in at 6-8, just DeVonte Holloman - - - 2 2 and posted a 6-1 record at Williams-Brice Stadium in ahead of defensive Ronald Byrd, who is listed 2009. The 6-1 mark was the Gamecocks’ best home at 6-7. The shortest player is tailback Bryce Sher- Addison Williams - 1 1 0 2 mark since posting a 6-1 record in 1988. man, who is listed at 5-4. The Gamecocks have eight Josh Dickerson - - - 1 1 players who tip the scale at 300 pounds or better, led by JOHNSON EARNS LONG-TERM DEAL: Assistant 330-pound freshman offensive lineman Du’Von Mill- Stephen Flint - RS 0 1 1 Head Coach–Defense Ellis Johnson parlayed another sap. Six of the other seven are also offensive lineman, - 0 RS 1 1 strong campaign into a long-term contract that is de- including (319), Jarriel King signed to keep him in Columbia for several seasons. (310), (305), (304) Bryce Sherman - - RS 1 1 T.J. Johnson Kyle Nunn Ste- Johnson, who was raised in nearby WInnsboro, S.C., ven Singleton (303), and Nick Allison (301). Junior has been directing the Gamecocks for the past two sea- college transfer Byron Jerideau (310) is the only de- sons. He originally signed a three-year deal in January fensive player listed at over 300 pounds. Former track 2008 and had one year added to his contract in October sprinters Bryce Sherman (152) and Marty Markett 2008. His new deal, which was approved in February (168), and freshman punter Patrick Fish (165) are 2010, takes him through the 2013 campaign. only players that check in at under 170 pounds.

6 2010 South Carolina Football Media Guide 2010 South Carolina Football 2010 Notebook THE 2010 SCHEDULE: When playing as a member ROTATING ON AND OFF: With the rotation schedule Intro of the Southeastern Conference, the schedule on pa- of SEC West opponents, the Gamecocks drop Ole Miss Carolina Trends Staff per always looks imposing. That’s the case again for from their schedule and pick up Auburn for the next two Players the Gamecocks in 2010. The season gets started with a seasons. The Gamecocks will play at Auburn on Sept. under Review Thursday night contest against Southern Miss on Sept. 25. The Tigers will return the trip to Columbia during Records 2009 Spurrier History 2. It will mark the fifth time in Coach Spurrier’s six years the 2011 campaign. After the 2010 campaign, Alabama Bowls that Carolina will open on a Thursday in front of an will drop off the schedule while Mississippi State is Overall 7-6 35-28 Info ESPN national audience. The Gamecocks SEC opener slated to come back on. Home 6-1 23-12 is set for Saturday, Sept. 13 when they host the Georgia Road 1-4 11-13 Bulldogs. Carolina’s third-straight home game will be BOWL TIE-INS: The SEC has tie-ins with nine games Neutral 0-1 1-3 played the following week when it hosts in-state FCS during the 2010-11 bowl season: Grass 7-4 33-25 school Furman. The Gamecocks will go on the road for Music City Bowl Nashville, Tenn. Dec. 30 the first time on Sept. 25 when they travel to Auburn. AutoZone Liberty Bowl Memphis, Tenn. Dec. 31 Turf 0-2 2-3 The Auburn game begins a stretch of seven straight Chick-fil-A Bowl Atlanta, Ga. Dec. 31 conference battles. After an off week, defending national Outback Bowl Tampa, Fla. Jan. 1 Leading After 1st Quarter 4-1 21-6 champion Alabama makes a visit to Williams-Brice Sta- Capital One Bowl Orlando, Fla. Jan. 1 Tied After 1st Quarter 2-0 10-3 dium on Oct. 9. The Gamecocks will have back-to-back Gator Bowl Jacksonville, Fla. Jan. 1 Trailing After 1st Quarter 1-5 4-19 SEC Eastern Division road games at Kentucky and at Allstate Sugar Bowl New Orleans, La. Jan. 4 Vanderbilt, Oct. 16 and 23, respectively. That will be AT&T Cotton Bowl Arlington, Texas Jan. 7 followed up by a pair of SEC home games versus Ten- Papajohns.com Bowl Birmingham, Ala. Jan. 8 Leading at Halftime 5-0 25-6 nessee and Arkansas on Oct. 30 and Nov. 6. The SEC Tied at Halftime 1-1 3-2 schedule closes on Nov. 13 when Carolina travels to THEY PAY TO SEE THE GAMECOCKS PLAY: The Trailing at Halftime 1-5 7-20 the Swamp to face the Florida Gators. The season con- Gamecocks have one of the top fan bases in collegiate cludes with a pair of non-conference affairs. Carolina football. During the 2009 season, Carolina averaged will host Troy on Nov. 20 in the home finale, then travel 75,369 fans at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, Leading After 3rd Quarter 6-0 31-2 to Clemson on Nov. 27 for the annual Palmetto State ranking 17th in the nation in average attendance. Not Tied After 3rd Quarter 0-0 1-3 showdown with the Tigers. surprisingly, the two sellouts were in the season’s fi- Trailing After 3rd Quarter 1-6 3-23 nal two games against top-ranked Florida (79,297) BOWL GAME PARTICIPANTS: Ten of the Game- and versus Palmetto State rival Clemson (80,574). The When Scoring First 4-2 25-8 cocks’ 11 Division I opponents in 2010 participated in Gamecocks also played in some hostile environments bowl games following the 2009 season. Of those 10, six as well, including trips to Tennessee (96,623) and Ala- When Opponent Scores First 3-4 10-20 were bowl game winners, including Georgia, Auburn, bama (92,012). Alabama, Arkansas, Florida and Clemson. Largest Halftime Lead 10 22 WORKING OVERTIME: The Gamecocks have played Largest Halftime Deficit 18 31 TOUGH HOME SLATE: The Gamecocks have seven just two overtime games in their history, both at Ten- home games in the friendly confines of Williams-Brice nessee. They dropped a 23-20 decision in Knoxville on Stadium in 2010, but the competition will be formidable. Sept. 27, 2003, then fell by a 27-24 score on Oct. 27, Score 20 or more Points 4-1 27-8 All six of their Division I opponents (Southern Miss, 2007, at Neyland Stadium. Every other SEC team has Score 30 or more Points 3-1 18-4 Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas and Troy) com- played at least four overtime games since the rule was Opponents Score 20 or less 6-2 26-8 peted in bowl games following the 2009 season. Those established in 1996. Games Decided by 3 or less 1-0 3-4 six opponents combined for a 53-26 record. Games Decided by 10 or less 4-2 18-14 RECRUITING SUCCESS: The Gamecocks are com- THURSDAY NIGHT SPECIAL: For the sixth-straight ing off another successful February signing day. They season, the Gamecocks will play a Thursday night con- signed 24 players to National Letters of Intent, includ- Rush for 100 Yards or more 6-1 27-8 test on ESPN. They will open the 2010 season at home ing a pair of junior college players. The class includes Rush for 150 Yards or more 3-0 15-3 against Southern Miss on Sept. 2. Carolina opened its three of Rivals.com Top 100 list, with Marcus Latti- Pass for 200 Yards or more 4-4 20-22 2005 season on a Thursday with a win against Central more ranked No. 10, Victor Hampton checking in Florida. In 2006, the Gamecocks opened the season at at No. 60 and Kelcy Quarles ranked 91st and three Pass for 300 Yards or more 1-3 5-6 Mississippi State on a Thursday and came away with of the ESPNU 150 including (19), Total 400 Yards or more 2-1 11-5 a 15-0 win. They also lost a mid-season Thursday A.J. Cann (85) and Kelcy Quarles (124). Here are night contest at home to Auburn. In 2007, they defeated the Gamecocks’ recent recruiting class rankings ac- Opp. Rush less than 100 yards 3-1 13-2 eighth-ranked Kentucky at home on a Thursday night. cording to Rivals.com. and Scout.com: Opp. Pass less than 200 yards 5-4 23-17 In 2008, they played the first two games of the season 2002: 11th/18th 2007: 6th/7th on Thursdays – defeating NC State before falling at 2003: 8th/15th 2008: 22nd/34th Opp. Total less than 300 yards 4-1 17-4 Vanderbilt. Last season, they opened the year with a 2004: 35th/28th 2009: 11th/12th Thursday night win at NC State, then knocked off fourth- 2005: 23rd/20th 2010: 25th/34th Commit More Turnovers 1-4 11-20 ranked Ole Miss on a Thursday night at home. Carolina 2006: 24th/33rd Commit Fewer Turnovers 2-2 14-4 is 6-2 over the past five years in Thursday night spe- Commit Equal Turnovers 4-0 10-4 cials, including a 4-1 record at home and a 2-1 record on the road. The Gamecocks are 4-0 in season openers on Thursdays under Steve Spurrier. Lead in Time of Possession 4-3 20-9 Trail in Time of Possession 3-3 15-19

gamecocksonline.com 7 2010 Notebook 2010 South Carolina Football DEFEATING THE BEST: South Carolina’s best win RETURNING ALL-STARS: Several Gamecock re- Intro Staff 2009 Carolina Rankings over a ranked opponent came in the 1981 season when turning players received postseason accolades follow- Players Category Avg. SEC nCAA it knocked off No. 3 North Carolina by a 31-13 score. ing the 2009 season: Review Scoring Offense 20.62 11 102 The best home win came last season when the Game- Chris Culliver 2nd Team AP All-SEC Records History Rushing Offense 121.23 12 91 cocks knocked off No. 4 Ole Miss by a 16-10 score. Steele’s 3rd Team All-SEC Bowls Passing Offense 226.15 4 47 Here are the top wins in school history: Stephen Garcia Steele’s 4th Team All-SEC Info Passing Efficiency 120.58 9 87 BEST SOUTH CAROLINA WINS BY RANKINGS: Stephon Gilmore Steele’s Freshman All-America Total Offense 347.38 9 82 Date opponent rank Score CFN.com Freshman All-America Scoring Defense 20.38 5 24 10/24/81 at North Carolina 3 31-13 Scout.com Freshman All-America Rushing Defense 137.69 5 52 09/24/09 vs Ole Miss 4 16-10 Steele’s 4th Team All-SEC Passing Defense 163.00 2 8 09/24/88 vs Georgia 6 23-10 Coaches Freshman All-SEC Pass Efficiency Defense 112.96 6 26 10/04/07 vs Kentucky 8 38-23 Alshon Jeffery FWAA Freshman All-America Total Defense 300.69 3 15 11/21/87 vs Clemson 8 20-7 Steele’s Freshman All-America Kickoff Returns 21.28 11 73 11/14/53 at West Virginia 8 20-14 CFN.com Freshman All-America Punt Returns 7.87 9 74 09/09/00 vs Georgia 9 21-10 Scout.com Freshman All-America Net Punting 34.09 10 90 10/23/58 vs Clemson 10 26-6 Coaches Freshman All-SEC Turnover Margin –0.31 9 81 09/08/07 at Georgia 11 16-12 Steele’s 3rd Team All-SEC Sacks 2.15 5 t46 11/10/84 vs Florida State 11 38-26 T.J. Johnson Coaches Freshman All-SEC Tackles for Loss 6.08 6 45 11/12/05 vs Florida 12 30-22 Spencer Lanning Steele’s 4th Team All-SEC Sacks Allowed 2.85 11 t105 09/29/84 vs Georgia 12 17-10 Cliff Matthews 2nd team Coaches All-SEC Steele’s 3rd Team All-SEC IN THE CLASSROOM: The Gamecocks have been TAKING THE FIFTH (AND THE SIXTH): Linebacker Honorable Mention AP All-SEC impressive in the classroom of late. The squad boasted Rodney Paulk has been granted a sixth year of eligi- Weslye Saunders Steele’s 4th Team All-SEC 29 players on the 2009 SEC Fall Academic Honor Roll. bility by the NCAA. Paulk will be donning the Garnet Devin Taylor Coaches Freshman All-SEC In addition, the squad posted a team GPA of 2.695 dur- and Black for a fifth season in 2010, then will have the ing the Fall 2009 semester, the highest GPA on record. opportunity to return for a sixth season in 2011. Paulk PRESEASON ACCOLADES: Several Gamecocks Those who made the SEC Honor Roll include returnees earned second-team Freshman All-America honors have been mentioned as All-SEC candidates according Blake Baxley, Reginald Bowens, Zac Brindise, from Sporting News as a freshman in 2006. He ranked to the preseason magazines. In addition to Phil Steele’s Ryan Broadhead, Chris Culliver, Brandan Da- fourth on the squad with 64 tackles during his sopho- and Athlon Sports All-SEC teams listed below, corner- vis, Stephen Flint, Stephen Garcia, Stephon more season in 2007. Paulk injured his knee in August back Stephon Gilmore was a preseason fourth-team Gilmore, Matt Grooms, DeVonte Holloman, of 2008 and saw limited action in the first four games All-American by Steele, while Athlon tabbed him as a Walker Inabinet, T.J. Johnson, Spencer Lan- of that campaign before sitting out of the remainder of third-team All-America selection. In addition, Athlon ning, Rodney Paulk, Cedrick Snead, Chaz Sut- the season. He was granted his first medical redshirt rates the Gamecock secondary as the nation’s fourth- ton, Devin Taylor, Kevin White, Addison Wil- following the season. In 2009, Paulk suffered a season- best defensive backs unit. liams, Dalton Wilson and Adam Yates. ending knee injury in the season-opening win at NC Phil Steele’s Preseason All-SEC State, and was granted his second medical redshirt. Stephon Gilmore Cornerback 1st Team SPRING GAME AWARDS: The following players He sat out the spring drills this year while continuing Cliff Matthews Defensive End 1st Team were recognized for their achievements prior to the start his rehab work, but enters the fall listed atop the depth Stephon Gilmore Punt Returner 2nd Team of the annual Garnet & Black Spring Game: chart. A marine science major, Paulk is slated to gradu- Ladi Ajiboye Defensive Tackle 3rd Team Justice Cunningham....Steve Sisk Outstanding Blocker ate in December. Paulk is the second Gamecock to have Chris Culliver Cornerback 3rd Team Stephon Gilmore...... Ernest A. Brooks Memorial Award a sixth year of eligibility granted in the Spurrier Era, Alshon Jeffery 3rd Team (MVP of Carolina/Clemson game) joining former tight end and current G.A. Andy Boyd. Marcus Lattimore Running Back 3rd Team T.J. Johnson ...... Weight Room Effort - Offense Weslye Saunders Tight End 4th Team Ladi Ajiboye...... Weight Room Effort - Defense WATCH LIST: Senior defensive end Cliff Matthews Shaq Wilson Linebacker 4th Team Terrence Campbell...... Everyday Effort - Offense is on the Preseason Watch List for the Lott Trophy, Spencer Lanning Punter 4th Team Devin Taylor...... Everyday Effort - Defense which is awarded annually to the De- Athlon Sports’ Preseason All-SEC Jarriel King...... Most Improved Offensive Lineman fensive IMPACT Player of the Year. Matthews and se- Stephon Gilmore Cornerback 1st Team D.J. Swearinger...... Most Improved Defensive Back nior tight end Weslye Saunders are on the Lombardi Cliff Matthews Defensive End 1st Team Byron McKnight.....Most Improved Defensive Lineman Award Watch List, which goes to the outstanding down Weslye Saunders Tight End 2nd Team D.L. Moore...... Most Improved Wide Receiver lineman. Matthews and cornerback Stephon Gilmore Ladi Ajiboye Defensive Tackle 3rd Team Blake Baxley...... Special Teams Award are on the Nagurski Watch List, which recognizes the Chris Culliver Cornerback 3rd Team Kevin White...... Outstanding Walk-on - Offense nation’s top defensive player. Alshon Jeffery Wide Receiver 3rd Team Marty Markett...... Outstanding Walk-on - Defense Garrett Chisolm...... Harold White GPA - Offense Brandan Davis...... Harold White GPA - Defense Pronunciation Guide Walker Inabinet...... Harold White GPA - Special Teams Ladi Ajiboye...... LAH-dee AH-ji-boy Jarriel King...... juh-RELL DeVonte Holloman...... Harris Pastides Scholar-Athlete Akeem Auguste...... uh-GUST-e Dion LeCorn...... luh-CORN Patrick DiMarco...... Joe Morrison Award Aldrick Fordham...... AL-drick Marty Markett...... mar-KETT (Offensive Player of the Spring) Stephon Gilmore...... stuh-FON Travian Robertson...... TRAY-v-un Shaq Wilson...... Joe Morrison Award Chaun Gresham...... Shon D.J. Swearinger...... SWEAR-in-grr (Defensive Player of the Spring) Walker Inabinet...... in-AB-in-et Mike Triglia...... TRIG-lee-uh Walker Inabinet...... Gamecock Unselfish Award Alshon Jeffery...... AL-shon Rokevious Watkins...... ro-KEY-v-us Matt Grooms...... Gamecock Unselfish Award Byron Jerideau...... JER-a-dough Trammell Williams...... truh-MEL Chris Vaughn...... Gamecock Unselfish Award

8 2010 South Carolina Football Media Guide 2010 South Carolina Football 2010 Depth Chart Offense Defense Intro Staff Players 1 Alshon Jeffery 6-4 237 SO-1L St. Matthews, S.C. 98 Devin Taylor 6-8 244 SO-1L Beaufort, S.C. Review WR 86 Stephen Flint 6-2 199 JR-2L Mt. Plesant, S.C. DE 52 Aldrick Fordham 6-4 255 SO-1L Jamesown, S.C. Records 29 Chaun Gresham 6-1 229 FR-RS Auburn, Ga. History Bowls 81 Tori Gurley 6-5 230 SO-1L Rock Hill, S.C. WR Info 18 Dion LeCorn 6-0 211 SR-3L Ocala. Fla. DT 42 Travian Robertson 6-5 298 JR-2L Laurinburg, N.C. 80 DeMario Bennett 6-2 177 FR-RS Douglas, Ga. 94 Kenny Davis 6-3 285 SO-SQ Newberry, S.C. 99 Ronald Byrd 6-7 261 FR-RS LaGrange, Ga. WR 82 D.L. Moore 6-4 198 SO-1L Bowling Green, Ky. –OR– 4 Jason Barnes 6-4 206 JR-2L Charlotte, N.C. DT 91 Ladi Ajiboye 6-2 278 SR-3L Riverdale, Ga. 11 Lamar Scruggs 6-2 221 FR-RS Jacksonville Beach, Fla. 6 Melvin Ingram 6-2 278 JR-2L Hamlet, N.C. LT 76 Jarriel King 6-5 310 SR-2L North Charleston, S.C. DE 83 Cliff Matthews 6-4 260 SR-3L Cheraw, S.C. 75 Steven Singleton 6-2 303 SR-SQ Buford, Ga. 92 Byron McKnight 6-5 239 JR-2L Laurinburg, N.C. 72 Quintin Richardson 6-4 276 JR-2L Columbia, S.C. 90 Chaz Sutton 6-3 249 FR-RS Savannah, Ga. LG 77 Garrett Chisolm 6-6 299 SR-1L Charleston, S.C. MLB 45 Rodney Paulk 6-0 226 JR-2L Columbia, S.C. 71 Nick Allison 6-4 301 FR-RS Asheville, N.C. 41 Josh Dickerson 6-1 220 SR-1L Kingsland, Ga. 43 Qua Gilchrist 6-1 224 SO-JC Abbeville, S.C. C 55 T.J. Johnson 6-5 305 SO-1L Aynor, S.C. 65 Ryan Broadhead 6-5 270 JR-SQ Leesburg, Ga. WLB 16 Shaq Wilson 5-10 226 JR-2L Jacksonville, Fla. 44 Tony Straughter 6-0 210 SR-1L Madison, Fla. RG 60 Terrence Campbell 6-3 283 SR-1L Austell, Ga. 24 Quin Smith 6-0 225 SO-1L Lenoir, N.C. 73 Rokevious Watkins 6-4 319 JR-SQ Fairburn, Ga. SPUR 26 Antonio Allen 6-1 201 JR-1L Ocala, Fla. 68 Kyle Nunn 6-6 304 JR-2L Sumter, S.C. –OR– 33 Damario Jeffery 6-3 225 SO-1L Columbia, S.C. RT 66 Hutch Eckerson 6-6 287 SR-3L Lumberton, N.C. CB 5 Stephon Gilmore 6-1 188 SO-1L Rock Hill, S.C. TE 47 Patrick DiMarco 6-1 234 SR-3L Altamonte Springs, Fla. 39 Marty Markett 5-9 168 JR-SQ Rock Hill, S.C. 88 Weslye Saunders 6-6 273 SR-3L Durham, N.C. 23 Brandan Davis 5-11 178 JR-1L Columbia, S.C. 87 Justice Cunningham 6-3 261 SO-1L Pageland, S.C. FS 3 Akeem Auguste 5-10 186 JR-2L Hollywood, Fla. QB 5 Stephen Garcia 6-2 230 JR-2L Lutz, Fla. 36 D.J. Swearinger 5-11 201 SO-1L Greenwood, S.C. 14 Connor Shaw 6-0 199 FR-HS Flowery Branch, Ga. 12 Andrew Clifford 6-2 225 FR-RS Tampa, Fla. SS 21 DeVonte Holloman 6-3 226 SO-1L Rock Hill, S.C. 17 Zac Brindise 6-1 205 JR-SQ Fort Myers, Fla. 8 Corey Addison 5-11 206 FR-RS Jacksonville, Fla. 25 Alonzo Winfield 6-0 222 JR-2L Winston-Salem, N.C. FB 47 Patrick DiMarco 6-1 234 SR-3L Altamonte Springs, Fla. 48 Matt Coffee 5-10 226 FR-HS Mary Esther, Fla. CB 17 Chris Culliver 6-1 197 SR-3L Garner, N.C. 12 C.C. Whitlock 5-10 176 JR-2L Chester, S.C. TB 31 Kenny Miles 5-9 187 SO-1L Lawrenceville, Ga. 35 Jimmy Legree 5-11 179 FR-RS Beaufort, S.C. 10 Brian Maddox 5-10 230 SR-3L Anderson, S.C. 3 Jarvis Giles 5-11 185 SO-1L Tampa, Fla. 22 Bryce Sherman 5-4 152 SO-1L Winston-Salem, N.C.

Specialists 46 Joey Scribner-Howard 6-1 209 JR-SQ Irmo, S.C. –OR– 17 Chris Culliver 6-1 197 SR-3L Garner, N.C. KO 18 Jay Wooten 6-3 198 JR-SQ Laurinburg, N.C. KR 22 Bryce Sherman 5-4 152 SO-1L Winston-Salem, N.C.

PK 34 Spencer Lanning 6-0 194 SR-2L Rock Hill, S.C. PR 5 Stephon Gilmore 6-1 188 SO-1L Rock Hill, S.C. 46 Joey Scribner-Howard 6-1 209 JR-SQ Irmo, S.C. 3 Akeem Auguste 5-10 186 JR-2L Hollywood, Fla. P 34 Spencer Lanning 6-0 194 SR-2L Rock Hill, S.C. DS 59 Charles Turner 6-5 242 SR-3L Roebuck, S.C. 42 Eric Davis 6-2 177 SO-SQ Newberry, S.C. 51 Walker Inabinet 5-10 191 SO-SQ Columbia, S.C.

86 Stephen Flint 6-2 199 JR-2L Mt. Pleasant, S.C. H 42 Eric Davis 6-2 177 SO-SQ Newberry, S.C.

gamecocksonline.com 9 Alphabetical Roster 2010 South Carolina Football No. name Pos. Ht. wt. Yr.-Exp hometown (High/Last School) No. name Pos. Ht. wt. Yr.-Exp hometown (High/Last School) Intro Staff 8 Corey Addison SS 5-11 206 FR-RS Jacksonville, Fla. (Andrew Jackson) 76 Jarriel King OT 6-5 310 SR-2L North Charleston, S.C. Players 91 Ladi Ajiboye DT 6-2 278 SR-3L Riverdale, Ga. (North Charleston/Georgia Military) Review (Banneker/Hargrave Military) 34 Spencer Lanning P/K 6-0 194 SR-2L Rock Hill, S.C. (York) Records History 26 Antonio Allen SPR 6-1 201 JR-1L Ocala, Fla. 21 Marcus Lattimore TB 5-11 215 FR-HS Duncan, S.C. (Byrnes) Bowls (Trinity Catholic/Fork Union) 18 Dion LeCorn WR 6-0 211 SR-3L Ocala, Fla. (Trinity Catholic) Info 71 Nick Allison OG 6-4 301 FR-RS Asheville, N.C. (T.C. Roberson) 35 Jimmy Legree CB 5-11 179 FR-RS Beaufort, S.C. (Beaufort) 3 Akeem Auguste FS 5-10 186 JR-2L Hollywood, Fla. 84 Kyle Madden TE 6-3 242 SO-TR Powder Springs, Ga. (Harrison/UCF) (Chaminade-Madonna/Fork Union) 10 Brian Maddox TB 5-10 230 SR-3L Anderson, S.C. (T.L. Hanna) 28 Eric Baker TB 5-11 181 JR-2L Jacksonville, Fla. (White/Fork Union) 39 Marty Markett CB 5-9 168 JR-SQ Rock Hill, S.C. (York) 43 Jacob Baker FB 5-9 189 SO-SQ Ridgeland, S.C. 83 Cliff Matthews DE 6-4 260 SR-3L Cheraw, S.C. (Cheraw) (Thomas Heyward Academy) 92 Byron McKnight DE 6-5 239 JR-2L Laurinburg, N.C. (Scotland County) 4 Jason Barnes WR 6-4 206 JR-2L Charlotte, N.C. (Independence) 31 Kenny Miles TB 5-9 187 SO-1L Lawrenceville, Ga. (Brookwood) 49 Blake Baxley SPR 5-9 198 SR-2L Columbia, S.C. (Lexington) 79 Du’Von Millsap OT 6-4 330 FR-HS Buford, Ga. (Buford) 80 DeMario Bennett WR 6-2 177 FR-RS Douglas, Ga. (Coffee County) 82 D.L. Moore WR 6-4 198 SO-1L Bowling Green, Ky. (Bowling Green) 32 Reginald Bowens DE 6-2 236 SO-1L Holly Springs, N.C. (Garner) 90 Josh Newton PK 6-2 205 SO-HS Aiken, S.C. (South Aiken) 17 Zac Brindise QB 6-1 205 JR-SQ Fort Myers, Fla. (South Fort Myers) 68 Kyle Nunn OT 6-6 304 JR-2L Sumter, S.C. (Sumter) 65 Ryan Broadhead OC 6-5 270 JR-SQ Leesburg, Ga. (Lee County) 31 Matt O’Brien FS 6-0 185 FR-RS New Milford, N.J. (Bergen Catholic) 11 Jarrett Burns SS 6-2 187 SO-1L Huntsville, Ala. (Lee) 45 Rodney Paulk LB 6-0 226 JR-2L Columbia, S.C. (Richland Northeast) 99 Ronald Byrd DT 6-7 261 FR-RS LaGrange, Ga. (Callaway/Fork Union) 67 Ronald Patrick OC 6-1 277 FR-HS Cocoa, Fla. (Cocoa) 50 Billy Byrne LB 5-11 222 FR-RS Palm Harbor, Fla. (East Lake) 96 Kelcy Quarles DE 6-3 267 FR-HS Hodges, S.C. (Greenwood) 60 Terrence Campbell OG 6-3 283 SR-1L Austell, Ga. (South Cobb) 72 Quintin Richardson OT 6-4 276 JR-2L Columbia, S.C. (Spring Valley) 50 A.J. Cann OG 6-2 285 FR-HS Bamberg, S.C. (Bamberg-Ehrhardt) 42 Travian Robertson DT 6-5 298 JR-2L Laurinburg, N.C. (Scotland County) 77 Garrett Chisolm OG 6-6 299 SR-1L Charleston, S.C. (West Ashley/Pikeville) 53 Corey Robinson OT 6-6 292 FR-HS Havelock, N.C. (Havelock) 12 Andrew Clifford QB 6-2 225 FR-RS Tampa, Fla. (Wharton) 9 Ace Sanders WR 5-7 170 FR-HS Brandenton, Fla. (Manatee) 48 Matt Coffee FB 5-10 226 FR-HS Mary Esther, Fla. (Fort Walton Beach) 10 Cadarious Sanders CB 5-11 181 FR-HS LaGrange, Ga. (Troup County) 17 Chris Culliver CB 6-1 197 SR-3L Garner, N.C. (Garner) 88 Weslye Saunders TE 6-6 273 SR-3L Durham, N.C. (Riverside) 87 Justice Cunningham TE 6-3 261 SO-1L Pageland, S.C. (Central) 46 Joey Scribner-Howard PK 6-1 209 JR-SQ Irmo, S.C. 23 Brandan Davis CB 5-11 178 JR-1L Columbia, S.C. (Dutch Fork/Carson-Newman) (Dutch Fork/Carson-Newman) 11 Lamar Scruggs WR 6-2 221 FR-RS Jacksonville Beach, Fla. (Fletcher) 42 Eric Davis P 6-2 177 SO-SQ Newberry, S.C. (Newberry) 14 Connor Shaw QB 6-0 199 FR-HS Flowery Branch, Ga. (Flowery Branch) 94 Kenny Davis DT 6-3 285 SO-SQ Newberry, S.C. (Newberry) 28 Jared Shaw FS 5-10 185 SO-SQ Fort Mill, S.C. (Fort Mill/Newberry) 41 Josh Dickerson LB 6-1 220 SR-1L Kingsland, Ga. 22 Bryce Sherman TB 5-4 152 SO-1L Winston-Salem, N.C. (Carver) (Camden County/Georgia Military) 95 Corey Simmons TE 6-5 225 FR-HS Lawrenceville, Ga. (Greater Atlanta Christian) 47 Patrick DiMarco FB 6-1 234 SR-3L Altamonte Springs, Fla. (Lake Brantley) 75 Steven Singleton OT 6-2 303 SR-SQ Buford, Ga. (Buford/Georgia Military) 66 Hutch Eckerson OT 6-6 287 SR-3L Lumberton, N.C. (Lumberton) 6 DeAngelo Smith WR 6-1 175 FR-RS Kingsland, Ga. (Camden County) 15 Patrick Fish P 5-11 165 FR-HS Shelby, N.C. (Burns) 24 Quin Smith LB 6-0 225 SO-1L Lenoir, N.C. (Hibriten) 86 Stephen Flint WR 6-2 199 JR-2L Mt. Pleasant, S.C. (Wando) 19 Cedrick Snead WR 5-7 177 JR-1L Garner, N.C. (Garner) 52 Aldrick Fordham DE 6-4 255 SO-1L Jamestown, S.C. (Timberland) 20 Jay Spearman CB 6-0 191 SO-SQ Greenwood, S.C. (Greenwood) 5 Stephen Garcia QB 6-2 230 JR-2L Lutz, Fla. (Jefferson) 44 Tony Straughter LB 6-0 210 SR-1L Madison, Fla. 78 Cody Gibson OT 6-6 260 FR-HS Tallahassee, Fla. (Lincoln) (Madison County/Georgia Military) 43 Qua Gilchrist LB 6-1 224 SO-JC Abbeville, S.C. (Abbeville/Butler Co. CC) 8 Seth Strickland QB 6-2 192 SO-SQ Laurens, S.C. (Laurens) 3 Jarvis Giles TB 5-11 185 SO-1L Tampa, Fla. (Gaither) 97 J.T. Surratt DT 6-2 293 FR-HS Winston-Salem, N.C. (Parkland) 5 Stephon Gilmore CB 6-1 188 SO-1L Rock Hill, S.C. (South Pointe) 90 Chaz Sutton DE 6-3 249 FR-RS Savannah, Ga. (Jenkins/Fork Union) 9 Sharrod Golightly FS 5-10 178 FR-HS Decatur, Ga. (Southwest DeKalb) 36 D.J. Swearinger FS 5-11 201 SO-1L Greenwood, S.C. (Greenwood) 15 Brandon Golson LB 6-2 204 FR-HS St. Matthews, S.C. (Calhoun County) 98 Devin Taylor DE 6-8 244 SO-1L Beaufort, S.C. (Beaufort) 29 Chaun Gresham DE 6-1 229 FR-RS Auburn, Ga. (Apalachee) 7 QB 6-2 206 FR-HS Boiling Springs, S.C. (Boiling Springs) 69 Matt Grooms DS 6-0 240 SR-SQ McColl, S.C. (Marlboro County) 89 Mike Triglia TE 6-3 242 SO-1L Jacksonville, Fla. (The Bolles School) 81 Tori Gurley WR 6-5 230 SO-1L Rock Hill, S.C. 59 Charles Turner DS 6-5 242 SR-3L Roebuck, S.C. (Dorman) (Rock Hill/New Hampton Prep) 67 Chris Vaughn DS 6-0 268 JR-SQ Columbia, S.C. (Irmo) 27 Victor Hampton CB 5-11 175 FR-HS Darlington, S.C. (Darlington) 73 Rokevious Watkins OG 6-4 319 JR-SQ Fairburn, Ga. 57 C.J. Heinz P 6-2 199 SO-SQ Irmo, S.C. (Dutch Fork/Tennessee) (Creekside/Georgia Military) 21 DeVonte Holloman SS 6-3 226 SO-1L Rock Hill, S.C. (South Pointe) 85 Kevin White WR 6-2 197 JR-SQ North Charleston, S.C. 51 Walker Inabinet DS 5-10 191 SO-SQ Columbia, S.C. (Hammond School) (Fort Dorchester/Newberry) 6 Melvin Ingram DT 6-2 278 JR-2L Hamlet, N.C. (Richmond County) 12 C.C. Whitlock CB 5-10 176 JR-2L Chester, S.C. (Chester) 1 Alshon Jeffery WR 6-4 237 SO-1L St. Matthews, S.C. (Calhoun County) 30 Brison Williams SS 5-10 199 FR-HS Warner Robins, Ga. (Northside) 33 Damario Jeffery SPR 6-3 225 SO-1L Columbia, S.C. (Columbia) 57 Trammell Williams OG 6-0 290 FR-HS Jacksonville, Fla. (Lee) 70 Byron Jerideau DT 6-0 310 SO-JC Green Pond, S.C. 46 Dalton Wilson FB 6-0 227 SO-1L Williston, S.C. (Williston-Elko) (Colleton County/Fort Scott CC) 16 Shaq Wilson LB 5-10 226 JR-2L Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast) 55 T.J. Johnson OC 6-5 305 SO-1L Aynor, S.C. (Aynor) 25 Alonzo Winfield SS 6-0 222 JR-2L Winston-Salem, N.C. (Carver) 13 Nick Jones WR 5-8 188 FR-HS Moore, S.C. (Byrnes) 18 Jay Wooten PK 6-3 198 JR-SQ Laurinburg, N.C. (Scotland County/UNC) 81 Adam Yates PK 6-0 210 SO-1L Sparks, Md. (Hereford)

10 2010 South Carolina Football Media Guide 2010 South Carolina Football Numerical Roster No. name Pos. Ht. wt. Yr.-Exp hometown (High/Last School) No. name Pos. Ht. wt. Yr.-Exp hometown (High/Last School) Intro 1 Alshon Jeffery WR 6-4 237 SO-1L St. Matthews, S.C. (Calhoun County) 44 Tony Straughter LB 6-0 210 SR-1L Madison, Fla. Staff 3 Akeem Auguste FS 5-10 186 JR-2L Hollywood, Fla. (Madison County/Georgia Military) Players (Chaminade-Madonna/Fork Union) 45 Rodney Paulk LB 6-0 226 JR-2L Columbia, S.C. (Richland Northeast) Review Records 3 Jarvis Giles TB 5-11 185 SO-1L Tampa, Fla. (Gaither) 46 Dalton Wilson FB 6-0 227 SO-1L Williston, S.C. (Williston-Elko) History 4 Jason Barnes WR 6-4 206 JR-2L Charlotte, N.C. (Independence) 46 Joey Scribner-Howard PK 6-1 209 JR-SQ Irmo, S.C. Bowls 5 Stephen Garcia QB 6-2 230 JR-2L Lutz, Fla. (Jefferson) (Dutch Fork/Carson-Newman) Info 5 Stephon Gilmore CB 6-1 188 SO-1L Rock Hill, S.C. (South Pointe) 47 Patrick DiMarco FB 6-1 234 SR-3L Altamonte Springs, Fla. (Lake Brantley) 6 Melvin Ingram DT 6-2 278 JR-2L Hamlet, N.C. (Richmond County) 48 Matt Coffee FB 5-10 226 FR-HS Mary Esther, Fla. (Fort Walton Beach) 6 DeAngelo Smith WR 6-1 175 FR-RS Kingsland, Ga. (Camden County) 49 Blake Baxley SPR 5-9 198 SR-2L Columbia, S.C. (Lexington) 7 Dylan Thompson QB 6-2 206 FR-HS Boiling Springs, S.C. (Boiling Springs) 50 Billy Byrne LB 5-11 222 FR-RS Palm Harbor, Fla. (East Lake) 8 Corey Addison SS 5-11 206 FR-RS Jacksonville, Fla. (Andrew Jackson) 50 A.J. Cann OG 6-2 285 FR-HS Bamberg, S.C. (Bamberg-Ehrhardt) 8 Seth Strickland QB 6-2 192 SO-SQ Laurens, S.C. (Laurens) 51 Walker Inabinet DS 5-10 191 SO-SQ Columbia, S.C. (Hammond School) 9 Sharrod Golightly FS 5-10 178 FR-HS Decatur, Ga. (Southwest DeKalb) 52 Aldrick Fordham DE 6-4 255 SO-1L Jamestown, S.C. (Timberland) 9 Ace Sanders WR 5-7 170 FR-HS Brandenton, Fla. (Manatee) 53 Corey Robinson OT 6-6 292 FR-HS Havelock, N.C. (Havelock) 10 Brian Maddox TB 5-10 230 SR-3L Anderson, S.C. (T.L. Hanna) 55 T.J. Johnson OC 6-5 305 SO-1L Aynor, S.C. (Aynor) 10 Cadarious Sanders CB 5-11 181 FR-HS LaGrange, Ga. (Troup County) 57 C.J. Heinz P 6-2 199 SO-SQ Irmo, S.C. (Dutch Fork/Tennessee) 11 Jarrett Burns SS 6-2 187 SO-1L Huntsville, Ala. (Lee) 57 Trammell Williams OG 6-0 290 FR-HS Jacksonville, Fla. (Lee) 11 Lamar Scruggs WR 6-2 221 FR-RS Jacksonville Beach, Fla. (Fletcher) 59 Charles Turner DS 6-5 242 SR-3L Roebuck, S.C. (Dorman) 12 C.C. Whitlock CB 5-10 176 JR-2L Chester, S.C. (Chester) 60 Terrence Campbell OG 6-3 283 SR-1L Austell, Ga. (South Cobb) 12 Andrew Clifford QB 6-2 225 FR-RS Tampa, Fla. (Wharton) 65 Ryan Broadhead OC 6-5 270 JR-SQ Leesburg, Ga. (Lee County) 13 Nick Jones WR 5-8 188 FR-HS Moore, S.C. (Byrnes) 66 Hutch Eckerson OT 6-6 287 SR-3L Lumberton, N.C. (Lumberton) 14 Connor Shaw QB 6-0 199 FR-HS Flowery Branch, Ga. (Flowery Branch) 67 Chris Vaughn DS 6-0 268 JR-SQ Columbia, S.C. (Irmo) 15 Patrick Fish P 5-11 165 FR-HS Shelby, N.C. (Burns) 67 Ronald Patrick OC 6-1 277 FR-HS Cocoa, Fla. (Cocoa) 15 Brandon Golson LB 6-2 204 FR-HS St. Matthews, S.C. (Calhoun County) 68 Kyle Nunn OT 6-6 304 JR-2L Sumter, S.C. (Sumter) 16 Shaq Wilson LB 5-10 226 JR-2L Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast) 69 Matt Grooms DS 6-0 240 SR-SQ McColl, S.C. (Marlboro County) 17 Chris Culliver DB 6-1 197 SR-3L Garner, N.C. (Garner) 70 Byron Jerideau DT 6-0 310 SO-JC Green Pond, S.C. 17 Zac Brindise QB 6-1 205 JR-SQ Fort Myers, Fla. (South Fort Myers) (Colleton County/Fort Scott CC) 18 Dion LeCorn WR 6-0 211 SR-3L Ocala, Fla. (Trinity Catholic) 71 Nick Allison OG 6-4 301 FR-RS Asheville, N.C. (T.C. Roberson) 18 Jay Wooten PK 6-3 198 JR-SQ Laurinburg, N.C. (Scotland County/UNC) 72 Quintin Richardson OT 6-4 276 JR-2L Columbia, S.C. (Spring Valley) 19 Cedrick Snead WR 5-7 177 JR-1L Garner, N.C. (Garner) 73 Rokevious Watkins OG 6-4 319 JR-SQ Fairburn, Ga. 20 Jay Spearman CB 6-0 191 SO-SQ Greenwood, S.C. (Greenwood) (Creekside/Georgia Military) 21 DeVonte Holloman SS 6-3 226 SO-1L Rock Hill, S.C. (South Pointe) 75 Steven Singleton OT 6-2 303 SR-SQ Buford, Ga. (Buford/Georgia Military) 21 Marcus Lattimore TB 5-11 215 FR-HS Duncan, S.C. (Byrnes) 76 Jarriel King OT 6-5 310 SR-2L North Charleston, S.C. 22 Bryce Sherman TB 5-4 152 SO-1L Winston-Salem, N.C. (Carver) (North Charleston/Georgia Military) 23 Brandan Davis DB 5-11 178 JR-1L Columbia, S.C. 77 Garrett Chisolm OG 6-6 299 SR-1L Charleston, S.C. (West Ashley/Pikeville) (Dutch Fork/Carson-Newman) 78 Cody Gibson OT 6-6 260 FR-HS Tallahassee, Fla. (Lincoln) 24 Quin Smith LB 6-0 225 SO-1L Lenoir, N.C. (Hibriten) 79 Du’Von Millsap OT 6-4 330 FR-HS Buford, Ga. (Buford) 25 Alonzo Winfield SS 6-0 222 JR-2L Winston-Salem, N.C. (Carver) 80 DeMario Bennett WR 6-2 177 FR-RS Douglas, Ga. (Coffee County) 26 Antonio Allen SPR 6-1 201 JR-1L Ocala, Fla. 81 Tori Gurley WR 6-5 230 SO-1L Rock Hill, S.C. (Trinity Catholic/Fork Union) (Rock Hill/New Hampton Prep) 27 Victor Hampton CB 5-11 175 FR-HS Darlington, S.C. (Darlington) 81 Adam Yates PK 6-0 210 SO-1L Sparks, Md. (Hereford) 28 Eric Baker TB 5-11 181 JR-2L Jacksonville, Fla. (White/Fork Union) 82 D.L. Moore WR 6-4 198 SO-1L Bowling Green, Ky. (Bowling Green) 28 Jared Shaw FS 5-10 185 SO-SQ Fort Mill, S.C. (Fort Mill/Newberry) 83 Cliff Matthews DE 6-4 260 SR-3L Cheraw, S.C. (Cheraw) 29 Chaun Gresham DE 6-1 229 FR-RS Auburn, Ga. (Apalachee) 84 Kyle Madden TE 6-3 242 SO-TR Powder Springs, Ga. (Harrison/UCF) 30 Brison Williams SS 5-10 199 FR-HS Warner Robins, Ga. (Northside) 85 Kevin White WR 6-2 197 JR-SQ North Charleston, S.C. 31 Kenny Miles TB 5-9 187 SO-1L Lawrenceville, Ga. (Brookwood) (Fort Dorchester/Newberry) 31 Matt O’Brien FS 6-0 185 FR-RS New Milford, N.J. (Bergen Catholic) 86 Stephen Flint WR 6-2 199 JR-2L Mt. Pleasant, S.C. (Wando) 32 Reginald Bowens DE 6-2 236 SO-1L Holly Springs, N.C. (Garner) 87 Justice Cunningham TE 6-3 261 SO-1L Pageland, S.C. (Central) 33 Damario Jeffery SPR 6-3 225 SO-1L Columbia, S.C. (Columbia) 88 Weslye Saunders TE 6-6 273 SR-3L Durham, N.C. (Riverside) 34 Spencer Lanning P/K 6-0 194 SR-2L Rock Hill, S.C. (York) 89 Mike Triglia TE 6-3 242 SO-1L Jacksonville, Fla. (The Bolles School) 35 Jimmy Legree CB 5-11 179 FR-RS Beaufort, S.C. (Beaufort) 90 Chaz Sutton DE 6-3 249 FR-RS Savannah, Ga. (Jenkins/Fork Union) 36 D.J. Swearinger FS 5-11 201 SO-1L Greenwood, S.C. (Greenwood) 90 Josh Newton PK 6-2 205 SO-HS Aiken, S.C. (South Aiken) 39 Marty Markett CB 5-9 168 JR-SQ Rock Hill, S.C. (York) 91 Ladi Ajiboye DT 6-2 278 SR-3L Riverdale, Ga. 41 Josh Dickerson LB 6-1 220 SR-1L Kingsland, Ga. (Banneker/Hargrave Military) (Camden County/Georgia Military) 92 Byron McKnight DE 6-5 239 JR-2L Laurinburg, N.C. (Scotland County) 42 Travian Robertson DT 6-5 298 JR-2L Laurinburg, N.C. (Scotland County) 94 Kenny Davis DT 6-3 285 SO-SQ Newberry, S.C. (Newberry) 42 Eric Davis P 6-2 177 SO-SQ Newberry, S.C. (Newberry) 95 Corey Simmons TE 6-5 225 FR-HS Lawrenceville, Ga. (Greater Atlanta Christian) 43 Qua Gilchrist LB 6-1 224 SO-JC Abbeville, S.C. (Abbeville/Butler Co. CC) 96 Kelcy Quarles DE 6-3 267 FR-HS Hodges, S.C. (Greenwood) 43 Jacob Baker FB 5-9 189 SO-SQ Ridgeland, S.C. 97 J.T. Surratt DT 6-2 293 FR-HS Winston-Salem, N.C. (Parkland) (Thomas Heyward Academy) 98 Devin Taylor DE 6-8 244 SO-1L Beaufort, S.C. (Beaufort) 99 Ronald Byrd DT 6-7 261 FR-RS LaGrange, Ga. (Callaway/Fork Union)

gamecocksonline.com 11 Squad Breakdown 2010 South Carolina Football Intro Starters Returning (17) Geographical Breakdown Staff Douglas Laurinburg Duncan Players Alabama (1) Review OFFENSE (8): FB Patrick DiMarco, OT Hutch Eckerson, DeMario Bennett Byron McKnight Marcus Lattimore Records QB Stephen Garcia, WR Alshon Jeffery, OG T.J. Johnson, Huntsville Travian Robertson History TB Kenny Miles, OT Kyle Nunn, TE Weslye Saunders. Jarrett Burns Fairburn Jay Wooten Fort Mill Bowls Rokevious Watkins Jared Shaw Info DEFENSE (7): SS DT Ladi Ajiboye, Spur Antonio Allen, FLORIDA (20) Lenoir Flowery Branch Green Pond CB Akeem Auguste, FS Chris Culliver, CB Stephon Gilmore, Altamonte Springs Quin Smith Connor Shaw Byron Jerideau DE Cliff Matthews, LB Shaq Wilson. Patrick DiMarco Lumberton Kingsland Greenwood Bradenton Hutch Eckerson SPECIAL TEAMS (2): P/PK Spencer Lanning. Josh Dickerson Jay Spearman Ace Sanders DeAngelo Smith Shelby D.J. Swearinger Cocoa Patrick Fish LaGrange Hodges Starters Lost (7) Ronald Patrick Ronald Byrd Winston-Salem Kelcy Quarles OFFENSE (3): OG Garrett Anderson, WR Moe Brown, Fort Myers Cadarious Sanders J.T. Surratt Irmo OC Lemuel Jeanpierre. Zac Brindise Alonzo Winfield Lawrenceville C.J. Heinz Kenny Miles NEW JERSEY (1) Joey Scribner-Howard DEFENSE (4): DE Clifton Geathers, LB Eric Norwood, Hollywood Akeem Auguste Corey Simmons DT Nathan Pepper, SS Darian Stewart. New Milford Jamestown Matt O’Brien Jacksonville Leesburg Aldrick Fordham None. SPECIAL TEAMS (0): Corey Addison Ryan Broadhead S. CAROLINA (49) Laurens Eric Baker Powder Springs Abbeville Seth Strickland Mike Triglia Kyle Madden Qua Gilchrist Lettermen Returning (53) Trammell Williams McColl Shaq Wilson Riverdale Aiken Matt Grooms OFFENSE (25): TB Eric Baker, WR Jason Barnes, Ladi Ajiboye Josh Newton OC Terrence Campbell, OT Garrett Chisolm, TE Justice Jacksonville Beach Moore Cunningham, FB Patrick DiMarco, OT Hutch Eckerson, Lamar Scruggs Savannah Anderson Nick Jones WR Stephen Flint, QB Stephen Garcia, TB Jarvis Giles, Chaz Sutton Brian Maddox WR Tori Gurley, WR Alshon Jeffery, OC T.J. Johnson, Lutz Mt. Pleasant OT Jarriel King, WR Dion LeCorn, TB Brian Maddox, Stephen Garcia Warner Robins Aynor Stephen Flint TB Kenny Miles, WR D.L. Moore, OT Kyle Nunn, OT Quintin Brison Williams T. J. Johnson Madison Newberry Richardson, TE Weslye Saunders, TB Bryce Sherman, Tony Straughter Kentucky (1) Bamberg Eric Davis WR Cedrick Snead, TE Mike Triglia, FB Dalton Wilson. A.J. Cann Kenny Davis Mary Esther Bowling Green DEFENSE (25): DT Ladi Ajiboye, SS Antonio Allen, Matt Coffee D. L. Moore Beaufort North Charleston CB Akeem Auguste, SS Blake Baxley, LB Reginald Bowens, Jimmy Legree Jarriel King Ocala MARYLAND (1) FS Jarrett Burns, FS Chris Culliver, CB Brandan Davis, Devin Taylor Kevin White LB Josh Dickerson, DE Aldrick Fordham, CB Stephon Antonio Allen Sparks Gilmore, SS DeVonte Holloman, DT Melvin Ingram, Dion LeCorn Adam Yates Boiling Springs Pageland SS Damario Jeffery, DE Cliff Matthews, DE Byron McKnight, Dylan Thompson Justice Cunningham Palm Harbor N. Carolina (16) LB Rodney Paulk, DT Travian Robertson, SS Quin Smith, Billy Byrne Pageland Ridgeland LB Tony Straughter, CB D.J. Swearinger, DE Devin Taylor, Asheville Justice Cunningham Jacob Baker CB C.C. Whitlock, LB Shaq Wilson, SS Alonzo Winfield. Tallahassee Nick Allison Cody Gibson Charlotte Charleston Rock Hill SPECIAL TEAMS (3): P/K Spencer Lanning, DS Charles Garrett Chisolm Stephon Gilmore Tampa Jason Barnes Turner, K Adam Yates. Tori Gurley Andrew Clifford Durham Cheraw DeVonte Holloman Jarvis Giles Weslye Saunders Cliff Matthews Spencer Lanning Georgia (19) Marty Markett Lettermen Lost (12) Garner Chester Auburn C. C. Whitlock OFFENSE (6): OG Garrett Anderson, WR Moe Brown, OC Chris Culliver Roebuck Chaun Gresham Seaver Brown, FB John Guerry, OC Lemuel Jeanpierre, WR Cedrick Snead Columbia Charles Turner Scott Spurrier. Austell Hamlet Blake Baxley St. Matthews Terrence Campbell Melvin Ingram Brandan Davis Brandon Golson DEFENSE (6): DE Clifton Geathers, LB Eric Norwood, Walker Inabinet Alshon Jeffery DT Nathan Pepper, LB Gerrod Sinclair, SS Darian Stewart, Buford Havelock Damario Jeffery CB Addison Williams. Du’Von Millsap Corey Robinson Rodney Paulk Sumter Steven Singleton Quintin Richardson Kyle Nunn SPECIAL TEAMS (0): None. Holly Springs Chris Vaughn Decatur Reginald Bowens Williston Sharrod Golightly Darlington Dalton Wilson Victor Hampton

12 2010 South Carolina Football Media Guide 2010 South Carolina Football Squad Breakdown Intro Staff Players Review Records History Bowls Info Adam Yates C.J. Heinz Patrick Fish Josh Newton Eric Davis Placekicker Spencer Lanning Joey Scribner-Howard Jay Wooten Punter Spencer Lanning ailback Marcus Lattimore Bryce Sherman Jarvis Giles Stephon Gilmore Jimmy Legree Victor Hampton Cadarious Sanders Kenny Miles Marty Markett C.C. Whitlock Jay Spearman Brian Maddox Eric Baker Cornerback Chris Culliver Brandan Davis Matt Coffee Dalton Wilson D.J. Swearinger Matt O’Brien Sharrod Golightly Jacob Baker Akeem Auguste Jared Shaw Fullback t Patrick DiMarco Free Safety Dylan Thompson Connor Shaw Andrew Clifford Holloman DeVonte Corey Addison Brison Williams

Jarrett Burns Seth Strickland Zac Brindise Stephen Garcia Strong Safety Alonzo Winfield Quarterback T.J. Johnson T.J. Ronald Patrick Damario Jeffery

Antonio Allen

Ryan Broadhead Spur Blake Baxley Center O FF EN S E DE F EN S E Trammell Williams Trammell A.J. Cann Brandon Golson Nick Allison Quin Smith

Shaq Wilson

Terrence Campbell Terrence Garrett Chisolm Rokevious Watkins Straughter Tony Guard ackle Corey Robinson Du’Von Millsap Du’Von Cody Gibson Billy Byrne Qua Gilchrist Hutch Eckerson Jarriel King Kyle Nunn Quintin Richardson Josh Dickerson Rodney Paulk Mike L inebacker w ill L inebacker Steven Singleton ackle ight E nd t

Corey Simmons Justice Cunningham Ronald Byrd Surratt J.T. Mike Triglia Kenny Davis Byron Jerideau

Kyle Madden Ladi Ajiboye Melvin Ingram Robertson Travian

Saunders Weslye

Ace Sanders Lamar Scruggs DeAngelo Smith Nick Jones Alshon Jeffery DeMario Bennett Aldrick Fordham Chaun Gresham Chaz Sutton Kelcy Quarles D.L. Moore Reginald Bowens Devin Taylor Jason Barnes Stephen Flint Cedrick Snead Kevin White Gurley Tori Cliff Matthews Byron McKnight W ide R eceiver t Dion LeCorn D efensive E nd d efensive T

F RE S H M EN S O P HO M ORE R S-F RE S H M EN S O P HO M ORE R S-F RE S H M EN F RE S H M EN J UNIOR S R S-S O P HO M ORE S R S-S ENIOR S R S-J UNIOR S J UNIOR S R S-S O P HO M ORE S R S-S ENIOR S S ENIOR R S-J UNIOR S S ENIOR

gamecocksonline.com 13 2010 Outlook 2010 South Carolina Football With 53 lettermen including 17 starters returning from ing 55 percent of his passes. Other than Garcia and leader of the group. He excels at pass protection and Intro Staff a team that posted wins over fourth-ranked Ole Miss Stephon Gilmore, who saw very brief action in the catching the ball out of the backfield. Maddox logged a Players and in-state rival Clemson, South Carolina fans are op- Wildcat formation late in the season, no other player season-best 82 yards rushing in the hard-fought loss to Review timistic about their team’s fortunes in 2010. The Game- on the roster has taken a snap from center in the Gar- Florida. Jarvis Giles had an up-and-down campaign Records History cocks lost just 12 letterwinners off last year’s 7-6 squad, net & Black. Don’t be surprised if the Gilmore package as a true freshman. His season was highlighted by a Bowls of which only seven saw significant playing time, giving is used with more frequency this year. True freshman 113-yard effort in the win over Florida Atlantic, but he Info head coach Steve Spurrier one of his more experienced Connor Shaw enrolled at Carolina in January and did not play in two of the last three games. Giles and fel- squads as he begins his sixth season in Columbia. quickly worked his way up the depth chart. The son of a low sophomore Bryce Sherman have more big-play coach, Shaw is known as a “gym rat” who loves to play ability and need to get the ball in their hands in the open 2009 Statistics (Rank) the game. While it is not usually a recommended prac- space to make things happen. Sherman, a former track Scoring Offense...... 20.62 (102) tice to throw a true freshman into the SEC wars, Coach athlete, was the surprise of the fall camp a year ago and, Rushing Offense...... 121.23 (91) Spurrier has indicated Shaw may get a chance early like Giles, can make people miss despite being under- Passing Offense...... 226.15 (47) on if Garcia should falter. Former walk-on Zac Brin- sized. Eric Baker, who was listed atop the depth chart Total Offense...... 347.38 (82) dise, whose brother, Noah, played for Coach Spurrier going into the spring a year ago, suffered an ACL injury at Florida, has been around the program the longest of during the bowl practices and was not available during The Carolina offense officially returns eight starters, but the backups and, along with redshirt freshmen Andrew the spring. Despite the plethora of returning backs, all can boast as many as 13 players that started five or more Clifford, will push Shaw for that number two role en- eyes in the fall will be focused on newcomer Marcus games during the 2009 campaign. With the exception of tering the fall. Walk-on sophomore Seth Strickland Lattimore. The prized recruit of the 2010 freshman wide receiver Moe Brown, all of the skill position play- and incoming freshman Dylan Thompson round out class, Lattimore was considered one of the nation’s top ers return, including quarterback Stephen Garcia and the quarterback contingent. prep running backs a year ago. Freshman All-America wide receiver Alshon Jeffery. Shawn Elliott takes over as the offensive line coach, the unit’s third coach in as many seasons. He brings a little of the successful Appalachian State spread offense scheme with him, which hopefully will make the attack a little more formidable. Overall, the Gamecocks return Gamecock 93 percent of their rushing yards, 99 percent of their passing yards and 83 percent of their receiving yards from a year ago. Offense Quarterback Lettermen Returning Squadmen Returning Stephen Garcia Zac Brindise Andrew Clifford Tailback Fullback Lettermen Lost Seth Strickland Lettermen Returning Squadmen Returning Lettermen Returning Squadmen Returning None Eric Baker None Patrick DiMarco Jacob Baker Roster Newcomers Jarvis Giles Dalton Wilson Connor Shaw Brian Maddox Roster Newcomers Roster Newcomers Dylan Thompson Kenny Miles Marcus Lattimore Lettermen Lost Matt Coffee Bryce Sherman John Guerry

QUARTERBACK: Lettermen Lost With a full season None FULLBACK: The under his belt, ju- fullback position nior quarterback TAILBACK: The is in the capable Stephen Gar- Gamecocks were hands of senior cia needs to take very young at the Patrick DiMarco. the next step to tailback position a DiMarco, who become a leader year ago, but now serves as a team on the squad and feature four backs captain, is regard- establish him- who have gained a ed as an excellent self as one of the significant amount blocker. He can SEC’s top signal- of experience at also catch the ball callers. Garcia, the collegiate level. out of the back- Patrick DiMarco who took nearly Sophomore Kenny field, as his three receiving will attest. With every meaningful Miles is the team’s Carolina expected to have fewer two-back sets, DiMarco snap during the top returning rush- may get moved around more this fall, as a spring exper- 2009 campaign, er. He carried 117 iment at the tight end position was deemed a success. has all the tools to Stephen Garcia times for 626 yards Freshman Matt Coffee made his first appearance for be successful and is the league’s active leader in career in 2009 as a red- the Gamecocks in the spring. Coffee originally signed passing yards. Many around the program feel that a run shirt freshman, an Brian Maddox with Carolina a year ago, but did not enroll until this to the SEC title could hinge on Garcia’s continued de- average of 5.4 yards per carry, and rarely was tackled for spring while rehabbing an injured knee. Solid walk-on velopment and maturity. The Lutz, Fla., gunslinger is a loss. He put together three 100-yard rushing games, Dalton Wilson adds depth at the fullback position and 8-8 in his career as a starter and has passed for 3,694 going over the century mark against Kentucky, Vander- also has been used on special teams. Walk-on Jacob yards and 23 touchdowns in his career while complet- bilt and Clemson. Senior Brian Maddox is the veteran Baker rounds out the backfield unit.

14 2010 South Carolina Football Media Guide 2010 South Carolina Football 2010 Outlook OFFENSIVE LINE: Intro Wide Receiver Tight End Shawn Elliott has Staff Lettermen Returning Squadmen Returning Lettermen Returning Squadmen Returning the task of devel- Players Jason Barnes DeMario Bennett Justice Cunningham None oping the offensive Review Stephen Flint Lamar Scruggs Weslye Saunders line in 2010. Elliott, Records Tori Gurley DeAngelo Smith Mike Triglia Roster Newcomers History Alshon Jeffery Kevin White Kyle Madden a Camden, S.C., Bowls Dion LeCorn Lettermen Lost Corey Simmons product, is the O- Info D.L. Moore Roster Newcomers None Line’s third position Cedrick Snead Nick Jones coach in as many Ace Sanders years, and hopes Lettermen Lost TIGHT END: The to bring some of Moe Brown Gamecocks are not the same schemes Scott Spurrier overly stocked at the that helped Ap- tight end position, palachian State to but have a couple three straight FCS Jarriel King WIDE RECEIVER: of returning players Championships to Columbia. The Gamecocks lost Despite losing who are more than two offensive linemen in Garrett Anderson and Lemuel starter Moe Brown capable. Senior Jeanpierre, who both saw significant action over the to graduation, the past four seasons, but return several candidates that Gamecock receiv- Weslye Saunders has all the tools to have extensive experience in the SEC trenches. It will ing corps should be be a huge factor in be up to Elliott to determine which position is best for one of the strengths the Carolina attack. each of the players and which five will comprise the of the offense in He caught 32 pass- starting lineup. The closest thing to a “lock” going into 2010. Once again es a season ago, the fall for a starting role is sophomore . it’s a very young T.J. Johnson doubling his total Johnson was the only offensive lineman to start every group, with Dion from 2008. At 6-6 Weslye Saunders game during the 2009 campaign and earned a spot on LeCorn the only Dion LeCorn and 273 pounds, he is a difficult matchup for oppos- the SEC All-Freshman team. However, Johnson made senior listed on the depth chart. LeCorn hopes to be ing defenses. Sophomore was the transition to center in the spring after playing right back at full strength after suffering a broken ankle in Justice Cunningham a pleasant surprise last fall as a true freshmen, showing guard last fall. Backing up Johnson at center is junior the 2009 Garnet & Black Spring Game, then suffering excellent blocking skills and a strong work ethic to earn . At 6-5, 310-pounds, senior a lacerated kidney late in spring drills this year. How- Ryan Broadhead Jarri- some early playing time. Don’t be surprised if certainly looks the role of an SEC lineman and ever, to get on the playing field in his final campaign, Patrick el King gets a look here as well in an effort to get him has made 19 starts over the past two years. Projected by LeCorn will have to challenge a quartet of big receivers DiMarco on the playing field more consistently. The senior who some as a possible first-round NFL pick, King figures to in 6-4 Jason Barnes, 6-4 Alshon Jeffery, 6-5 Tori has spent all of his Carolina career at fullback, made a hold down the all-important left tackle position, protect- Gurley and 6-4 D.L. Moore. With 29 games played smooth transition to the tight end spot in the spring and ing the quarterback’s blind side. The right tackle position including 17 starts, Barnes has the most experience and figures to be used extensively this fall. He is an excellent will be interesting to watch, as both junior is looking for a breakout year as a redshirt junior. Jeffery Kyle Nunn blocker and also has shown very good hands. Sopho- and senior have seen significant ac- was on everyone’s Freshman All-America list last fall Hutch Eckerson more has made some improvements and tion during their Gamecock careers. A pair of seniors after leading the team with 46 catches for 763 yards and Mike Triglia could have used a strong spring to gain more playing who saw limited action a year ago, enter the fall as the six touchdowns. Included were three 100-yard receiving time in the fall but was sidelined following offseason projected starters. , who seemingly games, including a career-high 161-yard effort against Garrett Chisolm shoulder surgery. Walk-on , a transfer came out of nowhere as a walk-on a year ago is pro- Vanderbilt. Gurley posted 31 receptions last fall as a Kyle Madden from Central Florida, joined the team this spring. He jected ahead of redshirt freshman for the redshirt freshman and scored two TDs, although he had Nick Allison will try to make an impression on tight ends coach Jeep starting nod at left guard, while , three others called back due to penalties in the first two Terrence Campbell Hunter. True freshman , the son of who was a forgotten member of the 2009 squad after games. He also logged a 100-yard receiving game dur- Corey Simmons former NFL Pro Bowler Clyde Simmons, will join the missing most of the season with neck and shoulder ing the 2009 campaign. Moore, a sophomore, continues squad this fall. problems, is penciled in ahead of junior to improve and earned a significant amount of playing Rokevious at the right guard spot. Campbell is listed as time in 2009. He had a strong spring and is considered Watkins a senior, but could get a sixth year of eligibility from the even with Barnes for the starting spot this fall. Junior Offensive Line NCAA for the 2011 season, as he has had two medi- Stephen Flint has shown good hands in practice and Lettermen Returning Squadmen Returning cal redshirt seasons. Junior could be a factor this fall. The Gamecock coaches are Terrence Campbell Nick Allison Quintin Richardson Garrett Chisolm Ryan Broadhead missed the spring following shoulder surgery, but is hoping a trio of redshirt freshmen, DeMario Bennett, Hutch Eckerson Steven Singleton another candidate with experience at a tackle position DeAngelo Smith and Lamar Scruggs, could sepa- T.J. Johnson Rokevious Watkins if he can come back healthy in the fall. Watkins’ for- rate themselves and work their way into the rotation as Jarriel King mer junior college teammate, Steven Singleton, was well, but Smith suffered a setback when he was forced Kyle Nunn Roster Newcomers listed behind King at the left tackle position following to sit out all of the spring after breaking his foot during Quintin Richardson A.J. Cann spring drills. The coaches are anxious to get their first the offseason. Cedrick Snead and Kevin White add Cody Gibson look at a six-pack of true freshmen offensive linemen veteran depth to the roster at wide receiver. With a glut Lettermen Lost Du’Von Millsap this fall. While it’s extremely tough to expect true fresh- of very tall wideouts on the roster, Carolina recruited a Garrett Anderson Ronald Patrick Heath Batchelor Corey Robinson men offensive linemen to make an impact, especially in pair of smaller, shifty receivers to add to the mix. Nick Seaver Brown Trammell Williams the SEC, Coach Spurrier has indicated he would have Jones and Ace Sanders, who stand just 5-8 and 5-7 Lemuel Jeanpierre no reservations in playing a youngster if they prove respectively, would give the offense a different look if they are capable. The six include , they are able to crack the rotation in their first season. A.J. Cann Cody , , , They are also candidates to help in the return game on Gibson Du’Von Millsap Ronald Patrick Corey and . special teams. Robinson Trammell Williams

gamecocksonline.com 15 2010 Outlook 2010 South Carolina Football everyone’s preseason first-team All-SEC list and is on Intro Staff 2009 Statistics (Rank) a few national “Watch Lists” after being a second-team Linebacker Players Scoring Defense...... 20.38 (24) all-league performer last year. After being a bit over- Lettermen Returning Squadmen Returning Review Rushing Defense...... 137.69 (52) shadowed by Norwood in the past, expect Matthews to Josh Dickerson Billy Byrne Records Passing Defense...... 163.00 (8) be the guy opponents will have to gameplan for in 2010. Rodney Paulk History Total Defense...... 300.69 (15) Quin Smith Roster Newcomers Bowls He has accounted for 105 career tackles including 17.5 Tony Straughter Qua Gilchrist Info tackles for loss and 10.0 sacks. He will man one end Shaq Wilson Brandon Golson The Carolina defense, the team’s strong suit over the of the line with sophomore Devin Taylor expected to past few seasons with back-to-back top-15 national start on the opposite side. Taylor battled Geathers, who Lettermen Lost rankings in total defense, figures to be very strong turned down his final year of eligibility, for playing time Eric Norwood again in 2010. While seven of the 11 starters return, last fall and will continue to improve as he fills out his Gerrod Sinclair the Gamecocks have a couple huge holes to fill, most large six-foot, eight-inch frame. Senior Ladi Ajiboye notably the shoes of the unit’s top playmaker, All-Amer- and junior Travian Robertson anchor the middle of ican Eric Norwood. Norwood, Carolina’s first three-time the line. Ajiboye has tremendous quickness and pow- LINEBACKER: first-team All-SEC pick, will be playing on Sundays this er, while Robertson is also blessed with strength and The Gamecocks fall after setting school records in sacks and tackles for power. Ajiboye could be a postseason all-league selec- will miss the big- loss. Strong safety Darian Stewart, defensive tackle Na- tion with another standout campaign. Neither Matthews play ability of than Pepper and defensive end Clifton Geathers, also or Robertson participated in the spring but should be standout Eric Nor- will be missed. Ellis Johnson and staff began plugging ready in the fall. Junior Melvin Ingram benefitted the wood, but have those gaps in the spring but tried to do so without a full most from Robertson’s absence in the spring. The for- more quality depth deck, as several of the key returnees were not available mer linebacker continues to show progress and could throughout the while rehabbing from offseason surgeries. Coach John- have a breakthrough season in 2010. Kenny Davis, a linebacking corps son and his staff look forward to the fall camp where sophomore with tremendous potential, needs to con- this season. Junior they hope to have all of their bullets at their disposal. tinue to improve to be counted on in the rotation this Shaq Wilson, In addition to filling the roles of the departed starters, fall. Ronald Byrd missed the spring as he rehabs from the team’s leading Johnson and his lieutenants plan to flip veteran defen- an ACL injury. Junior college transfer Byron Jerideau tackler a year ago, sive backs Chris Culliver and Akeem Auguste, with Cul- could be a quick fix to add quality depth in the middle of made the transition liver moving to cornerback and Auguste to free safety. Shaq Wilson Led by those two players and sophomore cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the Carolina secondary is considered the fourth best in the nation. Defensive Line Gamecock Lettermen Returning Squadmen Returning Ladi Ajiboye Ronald Byrd Reginald Bowens Kenny Davis Aldrick Fordham Chaun Gresham Melvin Ingram Chaz Sutton Defense Cliff Matthews Byron McKnight Roster Newcomers Travian Robertson Byron Jerideau the line. He will enter the fall as the heaviest defensive to the “Will” posi- Devin Taylor Kelcy Quarles tion in the spring J.T. Surratt lineman on the squad, tipping the scales at 310 pounds. Lettermen Lost True freshman J.T. Surratt will also have an opportu- after playing the Clifton Geathers nity to make an early impression at defensive tackle. At “Mike” last sea- Nathan Pepper defensive end, junior Byron McKnight benefitted from son. Although a bit more reps in the spring and showed he is serious about undersized at 5-10 taking the next step in his career. He could work his way and 226 pounds, D E F E N S I V E into regular duty coming off the edge. Redshirt fresh- Wilson is one LINE: The defen- man Chaz Sutton has the coaches excited about his of those players sive line numbers ability and looks to solidify a spot in the rotation with that just gets the were a little thin in a strong summer and fall camp. Sophomore Reginald job done. Junior the spring, but as- Bowens has the physical tools to be a contributor, but Rodney Paulk suming everyone missed the spring after undergoing shoulder surgery. hopes to stay away returns healthy in He hopes to make a successful transition to defensive from injuries that the fall, this unit end this fall. Lack of depth forced the Gamecocks to have sidelined him should be a strong take off the redshirt of Aldrick Fordham last fall. He throughout his suit. Senior de- and redshirt freshman Chaun Gresham, who made Carolina career. fensive end Cliff the transition from linebacker to defensive end in the He is a leader and Rodney Paulk Matthews is the spring, figure to compete for playing time, along with figures to play a prominent role in the fall if he is close Gamecocks’ best highly-regarded true freshman Kelcy Quarles, who is to 100 percent physically. He was granted a sixth year of defender and plays a legacy at South Carolina, as his father, Buddy, played eligibility over the summer by the NCAA, and now has with a passion that for the Gamecocks from 1984-87. two years remaining on the playing field for the Game- is matched by few. cocks. A pair of former junior college teammates, Tony He is mentioned on Cliff Matthews Straughter and Josh Dickerson, are listed on the

16 2010 South Carolina Football Media Guide 2010 South Carolina Football 2010 Outlook second team entering the fall behind Wilson and Paulk, field, seniorChris Culliver is slated to transition from freshman last fall, Intro respectively. Both are seniors and expected to make free safety to cornerback, which projects to be his best also transitioned Staff more of a contribution with a year of the system under position at the next level. Unfortunately, Culliver, who to the free safety Players their belts. Another JUCO transfer who joined the squad earned second team All-SEC accolades by the Associ- spot in the spring. Review Records in the spring, Qua Gilchrist, has a chance to challenge ated Press as a free safety last season, was not avail- Swearinger is a History for a regular role as well. How quickly he can learn the able in the spring after undergoing shoulder surgery. physical tackler Bowls system will dictate his time on the field. Gilchrist, who However, the Carolina coaches expect the experienced whose experience Info has three years to play three at South Carolina after red- secondary player to pick up the nuances of the corner- at corner will only shirting his first year at Butler County Community Col- back position quickly. Junior C.C. Whitlock was the help. DeVonte lege, could play either linebacker position, but is listed beneficiary of more reps in the spring and continues to Holloman gets as a “Mike” entering the fall. Sophomore Quin Smith show improvement. He is expected to see more playing the first shot at may have the most untapped potential of the lineback- time in 2010. Redshirt freshman Jimmy Legree adds replacing Stewart ers according to the coaching staff. A productive special depth to the position. He showed good ball skills and at strong safety. teams player last season, the coaches are still trying to plays a more physical game. A pair of true freshmen in Just a sopho- figure out Smith’s best position. He begins the fall listed Victor Hampton and Cadarious Sanders round out more, Holloman as a “Will” linebacker. Walk-on Billy Byrne could help the cornerback candidates. Hampton was impressive at provides leader- on special teams. The only true freshman newcomer at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. ship and showed linebacker is Brandon Golson, who played just two improvement as seasons of high school football at Calhoun County. his freshman year Akeem Auguste Safety progressed. He helped turn the Clemson game in fa- Lettermen Returning Squadmen Returning vor of the Gamecocks with his key 54-yard intercep- Antonio Allen Corey Addison Cornerback tion return which helped set up a Carolina . Lettermen Returning Squadmen Returning Akeem Auguste Jared Shaw Chris Culliver Jimmy Legree Blake Baxley Redshirt freshman Corey Addison and junior Alonzo Brandan Davis Marty Markett Jarrett Burns Roster Newcomers Winfield are penciled in to back up Holloman. Ad- Stephon Gilmore Jay Spearman DeVonte Holloman Sharrod Golightly dison is a physical player who performed well on the C.C. Whitlock Damario Jeffery Matt O’Brien scout team a year ago, while Winfield is a smart and Roster Newcomers D.J. Swearinger Brison Williams experienced player who has also been used at the Spur Lettermen Lost Victor Hampton Alonzo Winfield position. Junior Antonio Allen figures to get the nod Addison Williams Cadarious Sanders at the Spur position, but will be challenged by sopho- Lettermen Lost more Damario Jeffery. Allen has the ability to be a Darian Stewart playmaker and finished the 2009 year strong. Jeffery CORNERBACK: played a lot of snaps as a true freshman and has a huge The Gamecocks SAFETY: The Gamecocks lose strong safety Darian upside. Sophomore Jarrett Burns will get a look at had some big Stewart, but return all of the other safeties and Spurs. Spur after playing at the free safety position a year ago. holes to fill at cor- Playing time will be hotly contested with no seniors in Special teams contributor Blake Baxley and walk- nerback a year ago the mix for the starting spots. Junior Akeem Auguste ons Jared Shaw and Matt O’Brien are the returning after losing Cap- moves to free safety which is probably his best posi- players that add depth to the secondary. O’Brien arrived tain Munnerlyn, tion, after playing cornerback last fall. He has excellent in the spring. Sharrod Golightly and Brison Wil- Carlos Thomas instincts for the ball and likes to hit. Sophomore D.J. liams are the two recruited freshmen who will join the and Stoney Wood- Swearinger, who also played cornerback as a true team as safeties in the fall. son, all who at least were invited to an NFL camp. Although they were young and relatively inexperi- enced, the corners held their own dur- Chris Culliver ing the 2009 season and should only get better over time. Stephon Gilmore holds down the boundary cornerback position. Starting every game at cornerback as a true freshman in 2009, Gilmore earned accolades on several Freshman All-America squads. He already is tabbed as a preseason All-SEC candidate and has even received preseason All-America recognition by several prognosticators. He will be backed up by junior walk- ons Marty Markett and Brandan Davis. Markett, a former member of the Gamecocks’ track team, was impressive in the spring and leaped into the mix for playing time. Davis is a role player who can be a solid backup. Sophomore Jay Spearman is an athletic player, but has battled injuries throughout his career. If he can remain healthy, he could give the coaches anoth- er option from which to choose. On the other side of the

gamecocksonline.com 17 2010 Outlook 2010 South Carolina Football KICKOFFS: The coaches would prefer to have a kickoff HOLDER: Wide receiver Stephen Flint returns for his Intro Staff 2009 Statistics (Rank) specialist, rather than forcing Lanning into handling all third season as the holder and will be backed up by Players Kickoff Returns...... 21.28 (73) three facets of the kicking game. Last season, Adam reserve punter Eric Davis. Review Punt Returns...... 7.87 (74) Yates handled those chores. Yates, who could not con- Records Net Punting...... 34.09 (90) History sistently get the ball to the endzone, had mixed results, KICK RETURNER: Chris Culliver is the school’s all- Bowls which opened up the competition in the spring. Joey time leader in kickoff returns (94) and in kickoff return Info All of the key players return for the Gamecocks’ special Scribner-Howard came out of the spring penciled in yardage (2,215), which also ranks fifth all-time in the teams in 2010, including punter/placekicker Spencer as the likely candidate to take over that role in 2010, SEC. However, Culliver gave up those kickoff returns Lanning, who was solid, and at times, spectacular last although he will have to contend with Yates and former duties in the middle of last season to former track season. While parts of the special teams were among North Carolina kicker Jay Wooten. The Gamecocks sprinter Bryce Sherman. Sherman did a respectable the best, as witnessed by success on 17-of-20 field need to have more consistent kickoffs to help the cov- job, but was unable to break a long return and aver- goal attempts and the squads’ five blocked kicks, which erage unit that allowed three kicks to be taken to the aged about a yard and a half less than Culliver. Either is tied for the nation’s eighth-best mark, some areas need house in 2009. capable of handling those duties again this season. It’s to be addressed this season, including a kick coverage possible one of the incoming freshmen could also get a unit that surrendered three touchdowns. PUNTER: Spencer Lanning has handled the punting look as a kick returner in the fall. chores in each of the past two seasons and figures to be the odds-on-favorite to do so again in 2010. Lanning PUNT RETURNER: Stephon Gilmore handled the Special Teams is a model of consistency, as he averaged 42.1 yards Lettermen Returning Squadmen Returning brunt of the punt return duties last year as a true fresh- Spencer Lanning (P/K) Eric Davis (P) per punt in 2008 and 41.9 yards in 2009. Walk-on Eric man and did an admirable job, averaging just over 10 Charles Turner (DS) Matthew Grooms (DS) Davis has improved tremendously from last spring and yards per return. He took one to the house at Tennes- Adam Yates (K) C.J. Heinz (P) held off a challenge from Tennessee transfer C.J. Hei- see, only to see it called back by a penalty that occurred Walker Inabinet (DS) nz for the backup punter role in the spring. Scholarship behind the play. Phil Steele thought enough of him to Lettermen Lost Joey Scribner-Howard (K) newcomer Patrick Fish joins the squad in the fall. Un- name Gilmore to the preseason second-team All-SEC None Chris Vaughn (DS) less something unexpected happens, don’t be surprised squad as a punt returner. Akeem Auguste also has Jay Wooten (K) to see Fish redshirt during his first season in the Garnet experience handling punts.

and Black while Lanning completes his eligibility. Roster Newcomers Patrick Fish (P) Josh Newton (K)

PLACEKICKER: An area of concern Gamecock entering the 2009 season after the departure of Kan- sas City Chiefs’ draftee Ryan Suc- Special Teams cop quickly proved to be an area of strength with the DEEP SNAPPER: emergence of Senior Charles Spencer Lan- Turner has been ning as the place- a consistent short kicker. Lanning, and deep snapper who has handled for the Gamecocks the punting chores over the past three in each of the past Spencer Lanning years and enters two seasons, took on the added responsibility of the the spring as the placekicking duties and performed admirably in his first No. 1 snapper tour of duty. He connected on 17-of-20 field goals on again this year. the season, an 85 percent success rate, with a long of He is not without 47 yards. He also converted 28-of-29 extra points and competition how- led the team with 79 points overall. Joey Scribner- ever, as sophomore Howard, who transferred to South Carolina from Walker Inabinet Carson-Newman, took the lead for the No. 2 placement has impressed the duties in the spring and is the most likely candidate the coaches with his Charles Turner Gamecock coaches would turn to if something would abilities despite his smaller stature. Veteran walk-ons happen to Lanning. Adam Yates, who handled most of Matt Grooms and Chris Vaughn provide depth. In- the kickoff duties a year ago, and former North Carolina abinet, Grooms and Vaughn also proved they were will- kicker Jay Wooten are also in the mix. Walk-on Josh ing to do whatever it took to help the team, as they were Newton joined the squad in the spring. each recognized with the Gamecock Unselfish Award at the 2010 Garnet & Black Spring Game for working on the depleted defensive line during the spring.

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