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  • That's a wrap

    dmclemore 4:07 pm on November 28, 2009 | 22 Permalink | Reply

    It’s a wrap — for the blog at least. The game is still going on (under 5 to play). But a bunch of Clemson fans are heading to the exit, and it’s time for me to head down for the postgame interviews.

    Again, what a difference a year makes. This effort by USC today (and their effort down the stretch this year) was hardly similar to the debacle of last season. This is a different team on its way to a better season’s end than last year. The defense brought the energy today and the offense was very capable.

    The Gamecocks lead 27-10 and are in a position to take this year’s Palmetto Bowl and keep itself in content for a Chick-fil-A bowl bid. No matter the destination it’s safe to say fans will be much more willing to make the trip with the team this year.

    Keep an eye on GoGamecocks.com tonight as we will update things all night.

    Thanks, and take care. 

    Dwayne McLemore

     
  • USC drains some clock, scores

    dmclemore 4:02 pm on November 28, 2009 | 2 Permalink | Reply

    The Gamecocks just took a 27-10 lead with 5:27 to go in the game with a 38-yard field goal by Spencer Lanning.

    USC took 6:01 off the clock on the drive with some big runs by Kenny Miles and Brian Maddox.

    Dwayne McLemore

     
  • Clemson back on the board

    dmclemore 3:48 pm on November 28, 2009 | 13 Permalink | Reply

    Clemson just had one of its best drives of the game, aided by a helmet-to-helmet penalty on Cliff Matthews on a big hit on Clemson QB Kyle Parker. No one in the press box seemed to dispute the call.

    Parker also hit TE Michael Palmer for a big gain, but USC held the Tigers to a field goal, a 45-yarder by Richard Jackson.

    Will be interesting to see if USC tries to (and can) milk some clock leading 24-10 with 11-plus minutes in the game.

    Dwayne McLemore

     
  • The stats so far

    dmclemore 3:41 pm on November 28, 2009 | 1 Permalink | Reply

    After three quarters, Stephen Garcia is 9-for-20 for 125 yards and two touchdowns … one to Tori Gurley and the other to Weslye Saunders.

    Clemson’s Kyle Parker is 11-for-22 with no TDs. He and Garcia each have one interception.

    Kenny Miles leads USC in rushing with 80 yards on 13 carries. C.J. Spiller has 22 yards on nine carries for Clemson.

    Clemson’s lone score still from the game’s opening kickoff.

    Dwayne McLemore

     
  • Three quarters in the books

    dmclemore 3:33 pm on November 28, 2009 | 1 Permalink | Reply

    With one quarter left, the Gamecocks lead it 24-7 and have the ball at midfield.

    Another great quarter for USC and the defense.

    To end the quarter, Stephen Garcia hit Tori Gurley again for a big gain, this time 36 yards to the 50.

    Fifteen minutes until it’s official.

    If you’re looking for more instantaneous updates, visit our Twitter feed at http://twitter.com/gogamecocks

    Dwayne McLemore

     
  • What a difference a year makes

    dmclemore 3:21 pm on November 28, 2009 | 1 Permalink | Reply

    My video colleague Andrew Haworth just commented how different the game is this year vs. last. He said it all.

    Last year he and I were freezing and wet on the sidelines of Clemson’s Memorial Stadium… miserable to say the least. Don’t have to remind you how USC played that day.

    It’s a complete 180 this year. The weather is much improved, as is USC’s play. What a recovery for the Gamecocks after that opening kickoff.

    Still plenty of time to play … seven minutes to go in the third quarter. Still time to try and come up with something as witty as Seth.

    Dwayne McLemore

     
  • Gamecocks open their lead

    dmclemore 3:16 pm on November 28, 2009 | 1 Permalink | Reply

    The Gamecocks are now up 24-7 after a 55-yard drive capped by a Stephen Garcia to Tori Gurley TD.

    Is Clemson down for the count? Maybe. One thing is for certain — Seth Emerson’s laptop is not cooperating today, but we’ll still bring you the pertinent details as long as we can.

    - Dwayne McLemore

     
  • USC-Clemson in-game updates

    dmclemore 7:21 pm on November 27, 2009 | 0 Permalink | Reply

    Follow along during Saturday’s USC vs. Clemson game as GoGamecocks.com’s Seth Emerson provides updates and commentary from Williams-Brice Stadium.

     
  • Five game storylines for USC

    dmclemore 7:20 pm on November 27, 2009 | 0 Permalink | Reply

    Just win

    South Carolina has gone a month without a victory, dating to a 14-10 home victory against Vanderbilt on Oct. 24. The Gamecocks have dropped three in a row and four of five since starting 5-1. But they can salvage a solid season by beating their rivals, who have taken 10 of the past 12 in the series.

    Long, dry spell

    USC has not scored more than 16 points since the Kentucky game on Oct. 10, and is averaging 12.6 points over its past five games. That has led to questions about the play-calling, which Steve Spurrier took over from his son Steve Spurrier Jr. before the Florida game. The way Clemson is piling up points (40.7 per game during its six-game win streak), Gamecocks probably need to put up 28 to have a shot.

    Tastes like chicken

    The Gamecocks are bowl bound regardless of today’s outcome, but they can enhance their destination and payout with a win. USC players have their eye on Atlanta and the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Dec. 31. The holiday travel gets longer with a loss as the Gamecocks would fall to the Independence in Shreveport, La., or the Papajohns.com in Birmingham.

    So long, seniors

    Nine seniors will play their final home game today, tied with Duke for the second-smallest senior class in the country. The group includes one of the best defensive players in school history in linebacker Eric Norwood. The Butkus Award finalist and two-time All-SEC pick will try to add his career-leading sacks and tackles for loss totals with a big game against the Tigers.

    Find a crease

    The Gamecocks rushed for 208 yards in 2006 in their last victory in the series, and Spurrier talked about the need to establish a running game today. Brian Maddox ran for 82 tough yards against Florida, while Spurrier could dust off the Wildcat after Virginia had success with that package last week against the Tigers. If USC does not keep Clemson honest with the run, the Tigers will tee off on Stephen Garcia.

     
  • Injury report

    dmclemore 7:19 pm on November 27, 2009 | 0 Permalink | Reply

    South Carolina – OL Hutch Eckerson (shoulder), DE Cliff Matthews (shoulder) and SS Darian Stewart (shoulder) will play.

    Clemson - Out – OL J.K. Jay (back).

     
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