Archive for December, 2009

After the BC loss

I was watching South Carolina play Boston College on Wednesday night, but Baylor kept popping into my mind.
In the first half, because USC was getting blown out and it seemed time already to move on to the next opponent, Baylor on Saturday.
In the second half, because the Gamecocks seemed on the verge of doing to [...]

More from BC

A few notes that didn’t make it into my story today advancing South Carolina’s game at Boston College:
At first glance, this game seems a contrast in styles: USC’s up-tempo trapping against BC’s bruising Big East mentality. And while that’s largely true, don’t expect BC to be like Richmond or Wofford, a team that wants the [...]

Evaluating some future Gamecocks

First off, I know this is late in coming. But I got caught behind with Christmas break, driving up to D.C. to see family, running from here to there, etc. The most wonderful time of the year (for putting miles on your car and not finding time to work out.).
But I did get a chance [...]

Sixth year for Archie? (updated)

Is Dominique Archie’s career as a Gamecock officially over? A source close to Dominique Archie said the player will consider applying for a sixth year, so there’s a chance the senior forward could be back next year.
The problem is the NCAA is very fickle when it comes to doling out sixth years of eligibility. Players [...]

Bad news on Archie

The news about Dominique Archie is terrible, obviously, for the senior and his South Carolina men’s basketball team. It’s not wholly unexpected, however.
When he first hurt his knee last month, in the Charleston Classic final against Miami, it looked bad. It was actually a surprise the next day when the official diagnosis came back as [...]

The Wofford post-mortem

So, how long before you think Darrin Horn schedules another road game at an in-state schoo not named Clemson?
Last year he honored a previous agreement and played at College of Charleston? The Gamecocks lost in overtime. This year his team visited Wofford, and lost that too.
Of course, Horn had no idea he would be without [...]

Widening the floor for the Big Dance?

In basketball, the NCAA has a popular postseason tournament, certainly the highlight of the season.
In football, its postseason is rife with controversy, with most fans and a lot of coaches favoring a change.
So of course the NCAA is only looking to change the postseason that everyone likes.
There’s been discussion lately of expanding the NCAA tournament [...]

Bracketology (really)

I know, I know, it’s way too early for this. But hey, we’re doin’ a blog here, not the Magna Carta.
ESPN.com’s Joe Lunardi, or Mr. Early March as he’s known around here, is out with his first bracket projection since the college basketball season started. We link it here.
South Carolina doesn’t make the bracket, or [...]

Holmes back by SEC play?

We now have a very, very loose timetable for a Mike Holmes return. But Dominique Archie’s status has not changed.
Holmes, who has a closed head injury, could be back by the start of SEC play, coach Darrin Horn said after Monday’s practice. But that was not a firm timetable for Holmes, whom Horn said still [...]

New Baylor game time (updated)

Note: This blog item was updated shortly after it was originally posted.
Well, that was quick.
USC athletics director Eric Hyman said Monday morning, after a board of trustees meeting, that there were talks to try and adjust the time of the USC men’s basketball game against Baylor on Jan. 2, since it conflicts with the [...]