University of South Carolina Football



by Steven Jorgensenn


South Carolina football fanatics really like college football. As the fall season rolls around, fans across the state look forward to tailgate get-togethers at Saturday home games. University of South Carolina football games in Columbia lure massive crowds of people. The 2011 season promises to become an exciting one for the Gamecocks.

The University of South Carolina Gamecocks are off to an remarkable start off this year. They won their season opener versus East Carolina 56-37. This was accompanied by a hard fought game on the road versus Georgia, in which the Gamecocks won 45-42. South Carolina then won their home opener opposing Navy 24-21. The Gamecocks have 6 remaining home games this season. They encounter Vanderbilt on September 24, confront Auburn on October 1, and Kentucky on October eight. The University of Florida comes to town on November 11, The Citadel follows on November 19, and cross state rival Clemson comes to Columbia on November 26. Remaining away games this year are towards Mississippi State on October 15, Tennessee on October 29, and Arkansas on November five.

The Gamecocks play their home games in historic Williams-Brice Stadium, centrally located just southeast of down-town Columbia. The stadium was developed in 1934 and continues to be increased numerous instances. Williams-Brice Stadium presently seats above 80,000 fans and is known as among the best amenities in school football. The Cockaboose Railroad supplies a unique encounter for Gamecock tailgaters. Situated on a part of rail line just outside the stadium, the 22 stationery cabooses are equipped with amenities such as ac, heat, running water, and cable Television to offer fans of the garnet and black an exceptional tailgating experience.

South Carolina is actually a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), a perennial powerhouse conference in college football. The university became a member of the conference in 1992 after 20 years as an self-sufficient college. Steve Spurrier, the 1966 Heisman Trophy winner, is the Gamecocks' head football coach. Spurrier is at his 7th season with the football team. Before arriving at South Carolina, Spurrier spent 12 successful seasons using the Florida Gators. Spurrier's Gamecocks had been the 2010 SEC Eastern Division Champions. For the duration of Spurrier's tenure with South Carolina, the Gamecocks have earned several post season bowl berths, with appearances inside the Independence, Liberty, Outback, Papa Johns, and Chick-fil-A bowl games.

Gamecock fans are already viewing an exciting season unfold. They would adore to see their group win the SEC Championship in 2011. So let the tailgating begin.




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