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2005 SCHEDULE AND NOTESDate Opponent Location Series Last Meeting

Sept. 1 Central Florida Columbia, S.C. USC leads, 2-0 W, 33-31 in Columbia (9-6-97)

Sept. 10 Georgia Athens, Ga. UGA leads, 42-13-2 L, 20-16 in Columbia (9-11-04)

Sept. 17 Alabama Columbia, S.C. Bama leads, 10-2 W, 20-3 in Tuscaloosa (10-2-04)Sept. 24 Troy Columbia, S.C. USC leads, 1-0 W, 17-7 in Columbia (9-25-04)

Oct. 1 Auburn Auburn, Ala. AU leads, 4-1-1 L. 23-6 in Columbia (10-4-97)

Oct. 8 Kentucky Columbia, S.C. USC leads, 9-6-1 W, 12-7 in Lexington (10-16-04)

Oct. 22 Vanderbilt Columbia, S.C. USC leads, 12-2 W, 31-6 in Nashville (9-4-04)

Oct. 29 Tennessee Knoxville, Tenn. UT leads, 19-2-2 L, 43-29 in Columbia (10-30-04)

Nov. 5 Arkansas Fayetteville, Ark. UA leads, 8-5 W, 35-32 in Columbia (11-6-04)

Nov. 12 Florida Columbia, S.C. UF leads, 19-3-3 L, 48-14 in Gainesville (11-13-04)

Nov. 19 Clemson Columbia, S.C. CU leads, 62-36-4 L, 29-7 in Clemson (11-20-04)

Credits

The 2005 South Carolina SpringFootball Guide is a publicationof the South Carolina SportsInformation Office. Written byKerry Tharp and Gavin Lang

with interior layout and designby Christy Lang. Cover designby Cindy Baldwin. Additionalassistance provided by Doug

Adams and Alan Risa.

Photography provided by Ja-son Ayer, Lynne Branham, Al-len Sharpe, Gregg Martin and

Vern Verna, Action Sports ofAmerica.

Table of Contents/2005 Schedule

SOUTH CAROLINA AT A GLANCELocation: ............................ ............................. Columbia, S.C.

Mailing Address: ............... ..... Rex Enright Athletic Center;......... 1300 Rosewood Drive, University of South Carolina;........................... .............................. ....... Columbia, SC 29208Founded: ............................ .............................. ................ 1801Enrollment: ............................. .............................. ........ 23,700Nickname: .......................... .............................. ..... GamecocksMascot: .......................... .............................. ................... CockyColors: ........ ............................. .... Garnet (PMS 201) & BlackPresident: .............................................Dr. Andrew SorensenNCAA Delegate: ................................................Dr. Russ Pate

Athletics Director: ........................................Dr. Mike McGeeSenior Associate AD/SWA: ................................ .. Val SheleySenior Associate AD/Administration: ...... Shawn EichorstSenior Associate AD/Ticket Operations: ...... Chris Massaro

Associate AD/Assistant SWA: ............................ Kim AbbottAssociate AD/Director of Gamecock Club: ...... Jeff BarberAssociate AD/Facilities: ........................... ............. Jeff Davis

Associate AD/Business & Development: .......Brad EdwardsAssistant AD/Event Management: ..................Shawn BurkeAssistant AD/NCAA Compliance Director: .Marlynn JonesAssistant AD/Sports Medicine: ................. Dr. Rod WaltersAssistant AD/Planning & Special Projects: .. Michelle SchmittAssistant Sports Information Directors: .......Andrew Kitick,........................... Gavin Lang, Noelle Orr, Ayanna WakefieldPublications Coordinator ........................... ........Christy Lang

IMPORTANT NUMBERSHead Football Coach: ....................................(803) 777-4273Football Office: ............................. .................. (803) 777-4271Sports Information Office: ............................ (803) 777-5204Sports Information Fax: ............................ .... (803) 777-2967Ticket Office: ..................................................(803) 777-4274Toll Free for Tickets: .............................. ........ 800-4SC-FANSGamecock Club: .............................................(803) 777-4276

GAMECOCKS AT A GLANCE2004 Record: ......................................................................6-5

2004 SEC Record (Finish): ........................... 4-4 (T-3rd East)Primary Offense: .............................. .......................... MultiplePrimary Defense: ............................. ........................... MultipleLettermen Lost: ........................... .............................. ............ 25...................................................................................Offense:11.......................... ............................. ......................... Defense: 13..............................................................................Specialists: 1Lettermen Returning:........................... .............................. .. 40.......................... ............................. ........................... Offense:19.......................... ............................. ......................... Defense: 18..............................................................................Specialists: 3Starters Lost: ........................... ............................. ................. 14.......................... ............................. ............................. Offense:6....................................................................................Defense:7.......................... ............................. ........................ Specialists:1Starters Returning: .......................... .............................. ....... 12.......................... ............................. ............................ Offense: 5

....................................................................................Defense:4.......................... ............................. ........................ Specialists:3

COACHING STAFFHead Coach: ............................ .......................... Steve SpurrierOverall Record: ............................ . 142-40-2 (.777), 15 YearsRecord at South Carolina: ............................. ......First Season

Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line: Tyrone Nix

Co-Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers: John ThompsonOutside Linebackers: Ron Cooper

Running Backs: Madre Hill

Offensive Line: John Hunt

Quarterbacks Assistant: David Reaves

Wide Receivers: Steve Spurrier, Jr.

Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator: Rick Stockstill

Secondary: Dave Wommack

Director of Football Operations: Jamie Speronis


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Spring 2005 Roster

ALPHABETICALNo. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (Previous School)

59 Antonio, Brook DL 6-1 280 R-Sr. Sierra Vista, Ariz. (Buena)

20 Ashcraft, Albert RB 6-3 199 R-Fr. Monroe, N.C. (Monroe)

91 Askins, Carson TE 6-2 222 R-Jr. Hemingway, S.C. (Johnsonville)

8 Bennett, Fred DB 6-1 193 Jr. Manning, S.C. (Hargrave Military)62 Bishop, Kyle OL 6-2 302 So. Greenville, S.C. (Berea)

80 Boyd, Andy TE 6-4 261 R-Jr. Concord, N.C. (Concord)

3 Boyd, Cory RB 6-1 200 Jr. Orange, N.J. (Orange)

87 Brown, Josh K/P 6-3 203 R-Sr. Clarksburg, Md. (Urbana)

43 Brown, Ryan DE 6-0 249 R-So. Moncks Corner, S.C. (Berkeley)

71 Brown, William OL 6-4 263 R-So. Boonville, N.C. (Starmount)

76 Burgess, Jeremy OL 6-4 274 R-Fr. Loris, S.C. (Loris)

86 Carpenter, Charlie K 5-11 191 R-Jr. Greenville, S.C. (James L. Mann)

86 Clark, Kris WR 5-10 196 Sr. Lexington, S.C. (Lexington)

55 Coleman, Thomas OL 6-4 306 R-Jr. Johnston, S.C. (Strom Thurmond)

45 Coley, DeAdrian DE 6-2 237 T-Sr. Georgetown, S.C. (Georgia Military)

92 Cook, Kyle P 5-11 212 R-Fr. Atlanta, Ga. (Woodward Academy)

29 Crofoot, Ike LS 6-2 181 Jr. Windermere, Fla. (First Academy)30 Davis, Terrell LB 6-0 194 R-Sr. Rock Hill, S.C. (Rock Hill)

55 Doughty, Stanley DL 6-1 315 R-So. Greensburg, La. (St. Helena Central)

93 Dunning, Greg K 6-0 165 R-Fr. Snellville, Ga. (Shiloh)

90 Edwards, Seth DE 6-3 263 T-Sr. Charlotte, N.C. (UNCC)

96 Epps, Josh K 5-11 181 R-Fr. Sumter, S.C. (Sumter)

27 Erving, Ty DB 5-11 191 R-So. Batesburg, S.C. (Batesburg-Leesville)

19 Flint, Michael WR 6-1 191 Sr. Mount Pleasant, S.C. (Wando)

49 Glass, Michael TE 6-3 240 Jr. Allentown, Pa. (Parkland)

89 Frisby, Tim WR 6-0 171 So. Allentown, Pa. (Dieruff)

73 Gillis, John Paul OL 6-6 285 R-Fr. Greenville, S.C. (Wade Hampton)

70 Goddard, NaShan OL 6-5 313 R-Sr. Dayton, Ohio (Dunbar)

79 Hall, Marque DL 6-3 276 So. Wingate, N.C. (Forest Hills)

33 Hampton, Chris DB 5-11 182 So. Memphis, Tenn. (Melrose)18 Heffner, Antonio QB 6-1 186 R-Fr. Memphis, Tenn. (Melrose)

21 Hill, Dvon WR 6-3 222 R-So. Greenwood, S.C. (Camden Military)

88 Hooper, Thomas K 5-6 157 So. Montgomery, Ala. (Trinity Presbyterian)

42 Hurley, Ricardo LB 6-1 228 Sr. Greenwood, S.C. (Greenwood)

40 Jeffcoat, Jared RB 5-10 212 R-Sr. Swansea, S.C. (Swansea)

50 Johnson, Josh LB 6-4 224 So. Gibsonton, Fla. (East Bay)

9 Joseph, Johnathan DB 5-11 187 T-So. Rock Hill, S.C. (Coffeyville)

28 June, Jerod DB 5-11 199 R-Jr. Bonneau, S.C. (Timberland)

94 Kingrey, Bryan LB 6-1 227 R-Fr. Raleigh, N.C. (Ravenscroft)

53 Knitz, Andrew OL 6-0 253 Jr. N. Myrtle Beach, S.C. (N. Myrtle Beach)

92 Laggis, David DE 6-5 251 R-So. Conyers, Ga. (Heritage)

34 Lamar, Antonio FB 6-0 266 R-Fr. Snellville, Ga. (Brookwood)

51 Lambert, Orus LB 6-2 245 R-Sr. Jacksonville, Fla. (Mandarin)

48 Laury, Lance LB 6-2 237 R-Sr. Hopkins, S.C. (Richland)

88 Lee, Travis WR 5-11 194 R-So. Shelby, N.C. (Crest Senior)

78 Levey, Jabari OL 6-6 312 Sr. Moncks Corner, S.C. (Berkeley)

40 Lindsey, Dustin LB 6-3 220 So. Mobile, Ala. (Davidson)

41 Lindsey, Jordin LB 6-3 227 So. Mobile, Ala. (Davidson)

69 Meredith, Jamon OL 6-4 281 So. Simpsonville, S.C. (Hillcrest)

52 Middleton, Alonzo LB 5-11 237 R-Fr. Orangeburg, S.C. (Orangeburg-Wilkinson

12 Mitchell, Blake QB 6-3 194 R-So. LaGrange, Ga. (LaGrange)

50 Morgan, Scott LS 6-1 220 R-Jr. North Augusta, S.C. (Midland Valley)

22 Mullins, Grayson WR/P 5-11 181 R-Fr. Irmo, S.C. (Irmo)

13 Newton, Syvelle WR 6-0 222 Jr. Wallace, S.C. (Marlboro County)

NUMERICALNo. Name Pos.

1 Whiteside, Noah WR

3 Boyd, Cory RB

4 Rice, Sidney WR

5 West, Mike LB7 Rathe, Mike QB

8 Bennett, Fred DB

9 Joseph, Johnathan DB

10 Simpson, Ko S

12 Mitchell, Blake QB

13 Newton, Syvelle WR

16 Nichols, Brett QB

17 Usher, Trent DB

18 Heffner, Antonio QB

19 Flint, Michael WR

20 Scott, Bobby DB

20 Ashcraft, Albert RB

21 Hill, Dvon WR22 Mullins, Grayson WR/P

23 Tyler, Tremaine DB

25 Wells, Cody LB

27 Erving, Ty DB

28 June, Jerod DB

28 Williams, LeMoriell WR

29 Crofoot, Ike LS

30 Davis, Terrell LB

32 Turman, Daccus RB

33 Hampton, Chris DB

34 Lamar, Antonio FB

35 Stafford, Lanard DL

35 Wright, Greg FS

36 Sims, Jermaine RB

36 Woodson, Stoney DB

39 Valentine, Ranzino DB

40 Lindsey, Dustin LB

40 Jeffcoat, Jared RB

41 Lindsey, Jordin LB

42 Hurley, Ricardo LB

43 Brown, Ryan DE

45 Coley, DeAdrian DE

47 Rice, Curtis LB

48 Laury, Lance LB

49 Glass, Michael TE

49 Sauls, Shiloh LB

50 Johnson, Josh LB

50 Morgan, Scott LS

51 Lambert, Orus LB

52 Middleton, Alonzo LB

53 Walker, Rahmel LB

53 Knitz, Andrew OL

54 Saint-Preux, Freddy OL

55 Doughty, Stanley DL

55 Coleman, Thomas OL

58 Stroman, Eric OL



Spring 2005 Roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. Hometown (Previous School)

16 Nichols, Brett QB 6-2 211 R-Jr. Simpsonville, S.C. (Hillcrest)

93 Pavlovic, Robert TE 6-5 239 R-So. Mississauga, Ontario (St. Francis Xavier)

65 Person, Fran OL 6-6 257 R-Sr. Havertown, Pa. (Episcopal Academy)

64 Pitts, Stephen DE 6-4 248 R-Fr. Spartanburg, S.C. (Spartanburg)

7 Rathe, Mike QB 6-1 204 T-Sr. San Diego, Calif. (Mesa CC)

96 Raysor, Matt DL 6-3 302 R-Fr. Bamberg, S.C. (Bamberg-Ehrhardt)

47 Rice, Curtis LB 6-1 224 R-So. Union, S.C. (Union)

4 Rice, Sidney WR 6-4 191 R-Fr. Gaffney, S.C. (Gaffney)

54 Saint-Preux, Freddy OL 6-5 308 T-Sr. Brooklyn, N.Y. (Dodge City CC)

49 Sauls, Shiloh LB 5-10 207 Fr. Raleigh, N.C. (Ravenscroft)

20 Scott, Bobby DB 5-11 186 R-Sr. Columbia, S.C. (Dreher)

83 Scott, James TE 6-3 246 R-Sr. Marion, S.C. (Marion)

90 Shaw, Aaron DE 6-4 219 So. Lexington, S.C. (Lexington)

97 Silas, Charles DL 6-5 272 R-Sr. Swainsboro, Ga. (Georgia Military)

10 Simpson, Ko S 6-1 199 So. Rock Hill, S.C. (Rock Hill)

36 Sims, Jermaine RB 5-6 187 R-Jr. Columbia, S.C. (Spring Valley)

68 Sorensen, Justin OL 6-7 317 R-Fr. Vancouver, British Columbia (Ballenas)

35 Stafford, Lanard DL 5-9 253 So. Hemmingway, S.C. (Carvers Bay)58 Stroman, Eric OL 6-3 280 R-Sr. Aiken, S.C. (Aiken)

75 Thind, Gurminder OL 6-3 277 R-Fr. Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

67 Thompson, James OL 6-4 309 So. Sumter, S.C. (Sumter)

98 Tucker, Chris DL 6-1 278 R-Sr. Decatur, Ga. (Southwest DeKalb)

32 Turman, Daccus RB 5-11 232 Sr. Washington, Ga. (Hargrave Military)

23 Tyler, Tremaine DB 5-10 185 Sr. Cope, S.C. (Edisto)

17 Usher, Trent DB 5-11 195 R-Fr. Pageland, S.C. (Central of Pageland)

39 Valentine, Ranzino DB 5-8 162 R-So. Greenville, S.C. (Charleston Southern)

53 Walker, Rahmel LB 6-0 222 Jr. Orangeburg, S.C. (Orangeburg-Wilkinson)

25 Wells, Cody LB 5-11 195 R-So. Belleview, Fla. (Belleview)

5 West, Mike LB 6-0 206 T-So. Ocala, Fla. (North Marion/Butler County)

60 White, Chris OL 6-3 309 R-Jr. Chester, S.C. (Chester)

1 Whiteside, Noah WR 5-11 172 Jr. Greenville, S.C. (Greenville)28 Williams, LeMoriell WR 5-10 168 So. Wallace, S.C. (Marlboro County)

64 Winchell, Josh OL 6-3 302 R-Fr. Southaven, Miss (Southaven)

36 Woodson, Stoney DB 5-11 181 R-Fr. Tampa, Fla. (Middleton)

35 Wright, Greg FS 5-10 194 R-So. Cross, S.C. (Cross)

COACHING STAFFHead Coach: Steve Spurrier - First Year At Carolina

Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line: Tyrone Nix - First Year At Carolina

Co-Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers: John Thompson - First Year At Carolina

Assistant Coach/Outside Linebackers: Ron Cooper - Second Year At Carolina

Assistant Coach/Running Backs: Madre Hill - First Year At CarolinaAssistant Coach/Offensive Line: John Hunt - First Year At Carolina

Assistant Coach/Quarterbacks Assistant: David Reaves - Fourth Year At Carolina

Assistant Coach/Wide Receivers: Steve Spurrier, Jr. - First Year At Carolina

Assistant Coach/Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator: Rick Stockstill - Second Year At Carolina

Assistant Coach/Secondary: Dave Wommack - First Year At Carolina

Director of Football Operations: Jamie Speronis - First Year At Carolina

No. Name Pos.

59 Antonio, Brook DL

60 White, Chris OL

61 Stafford, Lanard DL

62 Bishop, Kyle OL

64 Pitts, Stephen DE64 Winchell, Josh OL

65 Person, Fran OL

67 Thompson, James OL

68 Sorensen, Justin OL

69 Meredith, Jamon OL

70 Goddard, NaShan OL

71 Brown, William OL

73 Gillis, John Paul OL

75 Thind, Gurminder OL

76 Burgess, Jeremy OL

78 Levey, Jabari OL

79 Hall, Marque DL

80 Boyd, Andy TE83 Scott, James TE

86 Carpenter, Charlie K

86 Clark, Kris WR

87 Brown, Josh K/P

88 Hooper, Thomas K

88 Lee, Travis WR

89 Frisby, Tim WR

90 Edwards, Seth DE

90 Shaw, Aaron DE

91 Askins, Carson TE

92 Cook, Kyle P

92 Laggis, David DE

93 Pavlovic, Robert TE

93 Dunning, Greg K

94 Kingrey, Bryan LB

96 Raysor, Matt DL

96 Epps, Josh K

97 Silas, Charles DL

98 Tucker, Chris DL



Spring Preview

Spring time always seems to bring about hope eternal. The frigid

air and gray skies are replaced by warm breezes and sunlit afternoons.

For the South Carolina football program, the forecast for the spring of

2005 is filled with rising optimism and renewed enthusiasm.

In the history of Gamecock football, perhaps no spring practice hasbrimmed with more anticipation than the one that began March 19.

As head coach Steve Spurrierembarks on his first season at the helm of

the Carolina program, the Gamecock faithful are like expectant fathers

pacing the floor of the delivery room, awaiting the start of something

new and exciting. Coach Spurrier, who has a national championship

and eight conference titles on his 15-year college coaching resume,

is back in the Southeastern Conference following two seasons as the

head coach of the NFLs Washington Redskins. The former Heisman

Trophy winner had directed Duke to an Atlantic Coast Conference

crown before returning to his alma mater, the University of Florida,

where he led the Gators to the 1996 national title and seven South-

eastern Conference championships. When former USC head coach

Lou Holtz announced his retirement last Nov. 22, Coach Spurrier was

introduced as Carolinas next head coach the following day. Since that

time, USC could hardly wait for spring practice to commence, so the

highly innovative coach could begin to mold the 2005 version of the

Gamecocks.

With the arrival of Coach Spurrier, fan support at Carolina prom-

ises to swell to an unprecedented level. At this writing, fundraising

is up by more than $3 million from this time a year ago. The Garnet

and Black Spring Game, scheduled for Saturday, April 16, expects to

draw a record crowd. Furthermore, ESPNU, ESPNs new college sports

channel, is slated to televise the game live to a national television au-

dience. Simply put, there are a multitude of positive vibes permeating

the Gamecock football program as spring gets underway.

Here is a rundown of some of the returning personnel on the spring

roster:

OFFENSE

Quarterbacks

7 Mike Rathe, 6-1, 204, T-Sr. Has applied for a sixth year of eligibility

from the NCAA ... In 2004 he appeared in five games, completing 12-

18-1 for 143 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winne

vs. Kentucky.

12 Blake Mitchell, 6-3, 194, R-So. Appeared in five games in 2004, com-pleting 9-22-3 for 86 yards and one touchdown.

16 Brett Nichols, 6-2, 211, R-Jr. Squad member in 2004.

18 Antonio Heffner, 6-1, 186, R-Fr. Was redshirted in 2004.

Running Backs

3 Cory Boyd, 6-1, 200, Jr. Teams second leading rusher in 2004 with

309 yards on 62 carries with three touchdowns ... Also teams #2 re-

ceiver with 35 catches for 347 yards and one touchdown.

20 Albert Ashcraft, 6-3, 199, R-Fr. Was redshirted in 2004.

32 Daccus Turman, 5-11, 232, Sr. Can play both the tailback and full-back positions ... In 2004, he rushed for 185 yards on 55 carries and

one touchdown.

34 Antonio Lamar, 6-0, 266, R-Fr. Fullback prospect who was redshirted

in 2004.

Wide Receivers

1 Noah Whiteside, 5-11, 172, Jr. Teams third leading receiver in 2004

with 20 catches for 290 yards ... Also was teams #1 punt returner with

18 returns for 144 yards.

Blake Mitchell, who played in five games as a redshirt fresh-

man in 2004, will compete for the starting job at quarterback.

Cory Boyd is the Gamecocks returning leader in rushing and

receiving.



Spring Preview

4 Sidney Rice, 6-4, 191, R-Fr. Was redshirted following early season

knee injury.

13 Syvelle Newton, 6-0, 218, Jr. Has moved back to receiver after play-

ing quarterback in 2004 ... Playing wide receiver as a true freshman

in 2003, he had 22 receptions for 277 yards ... Started five games at

quarterback in 2004, completing 70-131-6 for 1,093 yards and sixtouchdowns.

21 Dvon Hill, 6-3, 222, R-So. Appeared in three games with one catch

for eight yards.

22 Grayson Mullins, 5-11, 181, R-Fr. Was redshirted in 2004.

19 Michael Flint, 6-1, 191, Sr. Appeared in nine games, catching three

balls for 69 yards.

86 Kris Clark, 5-10, 196, Sr. Appeared in eight games with two catches

for 15 yards.

88 Travis Lee, 5-11, 194, R-So. Appeared in four games with one catchfor 33 yards.

89 Tim Frisby, 6-0, 170, So. Forty-year-old former U.S. Army Ranger

who appeared in two games ... His story received nationwide public-

ity.

Tight Ends

80 Andy Boyd, 6-4, 261, R-Jr. Appeared in 10 games with one reception

(17 yards) that went for a touchdown.

83 James Scott, 6-3, 246, R-Sr. Battled injuries in 2004 to appear in six

games, playing primarily on special teams.

93 Robert Pavlovic, 6-5, 239, R-So. In 2004, he appeared in four games

in a reserve role.

Offensive Line

54 Freddy Saint-Preux, 6-5, 308, T-Sr. Has alternated back and forth

between the defensive and offensive lines ... In 2004, he appeared inthree games ... Will play offensive line this spring.

58 Eric Stroman, 6-3, 285, R-Sr. Sidelined most of last season with a

foot injury ... Has played defensive line.

60 Chris White, 6-3, 309, R-Jr. Started all 11 games in 2004, playing left

guard, center, and right guard.

64 Josh Winchell, 6-3, 302, R-Fr. Was redshirted in 2004.

65 Fran Person, 6-6, 257, R-Sr. Appeared in five games in a reserve role

playing center and guard.

67 James Thompson, 6-4, 309, So. In a reserve role, he appeared in

three games, primarily playing tackle.

68 Justin Sorensen, 6-7, 317, R-Fr. Was redshirted in 2004.

69 Jamon Meredith, 6-4, 281, So. In a reserve role, he appeared in three

games, primarily at tackle.

70 NaShan Goddard, 6-5, 313, R-Sr. Started all 11 games at right tackle

in 2004.

71 William Brown, 6-4, 263, R-So. In a reserve role, he appeared in three

games, primarily at guard.

73 John Paul Gillis, 6-6, 285, R-Fr. Was redshirted in 2004.

75 Gurminder Thind, 6-3, 277, R-Fr. Was redshirted in 2004.

76 Jeremy Burgess, 6-4, 274, R-Fr. Was redshirted in 2004.

78 Jabari Levey, 6-6, 312, Sr. Started all 11 games at left tackle.

DEFENSE

Defensive Line

41 Jordin Lindsey, 6-4, 228, So. Defensive end prospect who appeared

in eight games a year ago, primarily on special teams ,,, Had three

total tackles.

43 Ryan Brown, 6-2, 240, R-So. Former linebacker who will play de-

fensive end in the spring ... Played in five games a year ago, making

one tackle.

45 DeAdrian Coley, 6-3, 240, T-Sr. Defensive end who appeared in 10

games in 2004, making nine total tackles, with 1.5 TFL and one quar-

terback sack.

55 Stanley Doughty, 6-2, 315, R-So. Defensive tackle who appeared in 10

games in 2004, making 11 tackles, including 3.5 TFL

98 Chris Tucker, 6-2, 295, R-Sr. Will play defensive line in the spring ..

Syvelle Newton played quarterback in 2004, but is

expected to begin spring practice at wide receiver.



Spring Preview

In 2004, he appeared in eight games, primar-

ily playing offensive guard, where he started

vs. Kentucky.

59 Brook Antonio, 6-3, 292, R-Sr. Track athlete

who was on the football squad a year ago

... Is slated to see action along the defensivefront.

79 Marque Hall, 6-5, 305, So. Appeared in nine

games last season as a true freshman, making

nine tackles, including one TFL ... Will play

defensive tackle.

92 David Laggis, 6-4, 235, R-So. Defensive end

prospect who saw action in two games a year

ago.

96 Matt Raysor, 6-5, 275, R-Fr. Was redshirted a

year ago ... Will play defensive tackle.

Linebackers

5 Mike West, 6-0, 210, T-Jr. Junior college

standout who came to the program in January

... Will play the outside linebacker spot.

25 Cody Wells, 5-11, 195, R-So. Outside line-

backer candidate who has had an excellent

off -season ... Appeared in all 11 games a year

ago, making nine stops.

30 Terrell Davis, 6-0, 200, R-Sr. Was hampered

with a chest injury last season ... Appeared in

three games ... Will play outside linebacker.

40 Dustin Lindsey, 6-5, 230, So. Outside line-

backer prospect who appeared in eight games

last season, making four tackles with one

caused fumble.

47 Curtis Rice, 6-2, 208, R-So. Outside line-

backer who saw action in two games last sea-

son.

48 Lance Laury, 6-2, 232, R-Sr. Veteran who

will line up at the inside linebacker position ...

Appeared in nine games last season, making

12 tackles, including one TFL, and also had

one interception.

50 Josh Johnson, 6-3, 235, So. Returns to the

squad after being away from the program in

2004 ... Is slated to play inside linebacker.

51 Orus Lambert, 6-2, 240, R-Sr. Another veter-

an who will play inside linebacker ... Appeared

in all 11 games, making 22 total tackles, one

caused fumble and one fumble recovery.

52 Alonzo Middleton, 6-2, 235, R-Fr. Inside

linebacker candidate who was redshirted last

season.

Secondary

8 Fred Bennett, 6-2, 190, Jr. Returning starter

at cornerback ... Started all 11 games ... Accu-

mulated 32 tackles (28 solo) and was second

on the team with four interceptions ... Broke

up three passes and returned a fumble 35yards ... Underwent off-season shoulder sur-

gery but is expected to be at full throttle for

spring ball.

9 Johnathan Joseph, 6-0, 192, T-So. For the

2004 campaign, he was projected to be the

starter at cornerback, before breaking his foot

early in the Georgia game and was sidelined

the remainder of the season ... Is expected to

vie for starting role this spring.

10 Ko Simpson, 6-2, 182, So. Freshman All-

America in 2004 ... Named SEC Freshman of

the Year by the Associated Press ... Tied for theSEC lead with six interceptions ... Returned

an interception 57 yards for a touchdown vs.

Georgia and a fumble 57 yards vs. Arkansas

... Teams second leading tackler with 61 total

hits ... Also broke up six passes and had three

fumble recoveries ... Will line up at the rover

position.

17 Trent Usher, 6-0, 185, R-Fr. Safetyman who

was redshirted in 2004.

20 Bobby Scott, 5-10, 180, R-Sr. Squad mem-

ber who plays safety.

23 Tremaine Tyler, 6-0, 185, Sr. Returning start-

er at cornerback ... Started 10 of the 11 games

Fred Bennett started all 11 games

at cornerback and intercepted four

passes in 2004.

... Made 31 total tackles with two intercep-

tions and three pass break ups.

27 Ty Erving, 5-11, 178, R-So. Is back with the

program after leaving the team last year at

mid-season ... Is projected to play safety.

28 Jerod June, 6-1, 180, R-Jr. Squad membe

who missed most of last season with a thumb

injury ... Plays cornerback.

33 Chris Hampton, 6-1, 178, So. Played some

as a true freshman ... Lines up at the safety

position ... Contributed five total tackles in

2004.

36 Stoney Woodson, 5-11, 178, R-Fr. Corner

back prospect who was redshirted last sea-

son.

Specialists

29 Ike Crofoot, 6-1, 188, Jr. Has handled the

long snapping chores on the punting unit fo

the past two years.

50 Scott Morgan, 6-0, 230, R-Jr. Has handled

the long snapping chores for the field goa

and point after attempts for the past two sea

sons.

86 Charlie Carpenter, 5-9, 190, R-Jr. Backup

placekicker who will contend for playing time

again this season.

87 Josh Brown, 6-2, 190, R-Sr. Returning starter at placekicker and punter ... In 2004, he

made 10-13 field goals and all 27 of his PATs

... He also averaged 38.9 yards punting.

88 Thomas Hooper, 5-7, 165, So. Squad mem-

ber in 2004 who will compete for placekick-

ers position.

92 Kyle Cook, 6-0, 210, So. Squad membe

who will compete for punters job.

93 Greg Dunning, 6-2, 160, So. Squad membe

who will compete for placekicking job.

96 Josh Epps, 6-1, 178, So. Squad membe

who will compete for placekicking position.


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2004 >>Saw substantial playing time at tight end ... His one recep-

tion on the season came on a 17-yard touchdown pass vs. Ole Miss

... In 2005, he should be the leading contender for the starting posi-

tion.

2003 >>Forced to take a medical redshirt year after he tore his ACL dur-

ing preseason practice ... Was expected to contend for extensive playing

time at tight end prior to his injury.

2002 >>Played as a true freshman Appeared in five games as a backuptight end and special teams member.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Rated the #17 prospect in the state of North Carolina

according to SuperPrep Two-time all-conference and all-region selec-

tion Shrine Bowl participant A two-way performer for Coach E.Z.Smith at Concord High School Had 102 tackles and three interceptions

his senior season Chose South Carolina over Clemson, Maryland, UNCand Tennessee.

PERSONAL >>Born Aug. 15, 1983 His major is History.

STATISTICS Year G TC Yds. Avg. TD LG2004 10 1 17 17.0 1 17Total 10 1 17 17.0 1 17

2004 >>Starting cornerback ... Had an excellent first season as a

starter ... Teams seventh-leading tackler with 32 stops (28/4) ... Had

four interceptions (second on team) and returned one fumble 35 yards

(vs. Ole Miss) ... His four interceptions ranked tied for 4th in the SEC ...

Had two interceptions in the road win over Alabama ... Had a season-

FredBennettCornerback

6-1 >> 193 >> Jr. >> I VL

Manning, S.C. (Manning)

8

AlbertAshcraft

Running Back

6-3 >> 199 >> R-Fr.Monroe, N.C. (Monroe)

20

2004 >>Running back prospect who was redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Ranked the 43rd-best running back prospect in

the country by Rivals.com ... Rated the #17 prospect in the state of

North Carolina by Rivals.com ... Played for Coach Barry Cloninger atMonroe High School ... Also ran track in high school.

PERSONAL >>Born Nov. 28, 1985 ... His major is undecided.

AndyBoydTight End

6-4 >> 261 >> R-Jr. >> 1VL

Concord, N.C. (Concord)

80

high eight tackles in the victory at Vanderbilt ... Also had six stops in

the win at Kentucky ... Also had interceptions vs. Troy and Florida ..

Underwent corrective shoulder surgery following the season, but is

expected to be ready for spring practice, 2005.

2003 >>True freshman who played in all 12 games ... Saw action asa reserve defensive back and on special teams ... Credited with eight

solo tackles ... Tallied a career-high three tackles in the victory ove

Vanderbilt.

2002 >>Spent one year at Hargrave Military Prep School Originally

signed with USC in February, 2002.

HIGH SCHOOL >>2001 Shrine Bowl participant Rated the #4 pros

pect in the state of South Carolina according to SuperPrep magazine

Played for Coach Robbie Briggs at Manning High School Chose

South Carolina over North Carolina and Clemson.

PERSONAL >>Born Dec. 31, 1983 His major is Hotel, Restauran

and Tourism Management.

STATISTICS

Year G Solo Asst. Total TFL Int. FR

2003 12 8 0 8 0-0 0-0 02004 11 28 4 32 2-3 4-14 1

Total 23 36 4 40 2-3 4-14 1

BrookAntonio

Defensive Lineman

6-1 >> 280 >> So.

Sierra Vista, Ariz. (Buena)

59

2004 >>Squad member who played along the offensive line ... Will

work along the defensive front during spring practice, 2005 ... Also

participated on the USC track team as a thrower in the weight throw,

discus and hammer.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Attended Buena High School ... Lettered in track

and field (2000-01) and football (2001) ... Regional champion in 2000

and 2001 ... Named all-state in 2001 ... Earned all-region honors in

2000 and 2001 ... State runner-up in 2001 ... Helped track team to a

regional championship in 2000 and a runner-up finish in 2001.

PERSONAL >>Born June 15, 1983 ... His major is Criminial Justice.

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2004 >>Muli-talented back who was the teams second leading

rusher with 309 yards on 62 carries (5.0 average) ... Scored three

rushing touchdowns ... Teams second leading receiver with 35

catches for 347 yards and one touchdown ... Saw duty at tailback

and fullback ... Had a season-high 60 yards on the ground vs. Ten-

nessee ... Had 51 yards rushing in road wins vs. Alabama and Ken-

tucky ... Scored rushing touchdowns vs. Vanderbilt, South Florida

and Troy ... His one TD reception came vs. Clemson a 54-yarder ...

Had seven receptions for 52 yards vs. Georgia.

2003 >>Multi-talented freshman who saw action in 11 games ...

Was a reserve running back and played on special teams ... Chosen

the teams Freshman of the Year ... Teams fourth leading rusher with

232 yards on 58 carries ... Had 11 receptions for 145 yards ... Scored

three rushing touchdowns and had one touchdown reception ... Had

TD runs vs. Vanderbilt, Ole Miss and Florida ... Caught a 16-yard TD

pass against Vanderbilt ... Rushed for a season-high 43 yards on 15

carries vs. Florida ... Also had a season-best 25-yard pass reception

vs. the Gators ... Had 51 yards receiving against Clemson ... Coaches

liked his slashing running style ... Emerged as a possible team leader

for the future.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Played defensive back and running back at Orange

(N.J.) High School ... Rated the #12 best prospect in the state of NewJersey by Rivals.com ... Rated the nations #21 defensive back by

SuperPrep ... Rushed for 1,535 yards and 20 touchdowns his senioryear ... As a junior, he rushed for 1,785 yards and 22 touchdowns ...

Recorded eight interceptions his junior season while playing safety

... Played for Coach Randy Daniel.

PERSONAL >>Born Aug. 6, 1985 ... His major is Hotel, Restaurant


STATISTICSRushing G TC Yds. Avg. TD LG2003 11 58 232 4.0 3 212004 11 62 309 5.0 3 28Total 22 120 541 4.5 6 28

Receiving G Rec. Yds. Avg. TD LG2003 11 11 145 13.2 1 25

2004 11 35 346 9.9 1 54

Total 22 46 491 10.7 2 54

CoryBoydRunning Back

6-1 >> 200 >> Jr. >> 3VL

Orange, N.J. (Orange)

3 JoshBrownPlacekicker/Punter

6-3 >> 203 >> R-Sr. >> 3VL

Clarksburg, Md. (Urbana)

87

2004 >>Teams top placekicker and punter ... Connected on 10 of

13 field goals, with a long of 43 yards vs. Kentucky ... Had a 38.9

punting average (44-1711 yards) ... After a slow start to the season,

in which he missed three of his first four field goal attempts, he then

was successful on his next nine attempts over a five game period,

before misfiring on a 37-yarder vs. Tennessee ... Did not attempt

a field goal the last three games of the year ... Was twice named

the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week, following his standout

performances in wins over Alabama and Kentucky ... Against the

Crimson Tide, he hit both of his field goals and also averaged 41.5yards on four punts ... In the victory over Kentucky, he hit both of

his field goals and had one punt for 56 yards ... Finished 3rd in the

SEC in field goal percentage (76.9) and tied for 1st in the league in

PAT percentage (27-27, 100.0) ... Finished 9th in the SEC in punting

average.

2003 >>Kicking specialist who handled the bulk of the punting

responsibilities ... Punted 46 times for a 40.5 average ... Finished

the year as the SECs 10th leading punter ... Booted a season-best

64-yard punt vs. Florida ... His best day may have come against Ole

Miss, when he averaged 48 yards on four punts.

2002 >> Backup punter and kicker who saw action in the seasons

final two games vs. Florida and vs. Clemson ... Was successful onhis only point after attempt on the season against Florida.

2001 >>Took a redshirt season after breaking his collarbone during

an early season practice ... Will be looked at as a kickoff and place-

kicking specialist in 2002 ... Could also be given a look at punter.

HIGH SCHOOL >> A two-year letterwinner at Urbana High ... Set

the state record his junior season with 12 field goals, including a

long of 53 yards ... Was 6-12 on field goals with a long of 46 yards

his senior year ... Also punted and played quarterback ... Was the

starting quarterback for Urbana his senior season and led his team

to the 2-A state title and undefeated record ... Played for Coach Dave

Carruthers at Urbana.

PERSONAL >> Born Nov. 22, 1982 ... His major is Retailing.

STATISTICS Year Punts Yds. Avg. LP FG LG PAT Pts.2002 0 0 0.0 - 0-0 - 1-1 12003 46 1863 40.5 64 0-2 - 4-4 42004 44 1711 38.9 56 10-13 43 27-27 57Total 90 3574 39.7 64 10-15 43 32-32 62

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William

BrownOffensive Lineman6-4 >> 263 >> R-So. >> 1VL

Booneville, N.C. (Starmount)

71

2004 >>Reserve offensive lineman who played in three games

Vanderbilt, South Florida and Ole Miss ... Primarily played at guard.

2003 >>Offensive line prospect who took a redshirt year.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Played in the 2002 Shrine Bowl ... Played in the

North Carolina East-West All-Star game ... First-team all-state ... Played

for Coach Joe Hutchens at Starmount High School.

PERSONAL >>Born Dec. 18, 1984 ... His major is business.

2004 >>Was redshirted ... Worked primarily at offensive guard.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Offensive lineman standout at Loris High School ..

Ranked the #41 offensive guard in the nation by Rivals.com ... Rated

the 12th-best player in the state of South Carolina by High Schoo

Sports Report ... Named to the High School Sports ReportAll-State

Team ... Member of the 2003 South Carolina Shrine Bowl Team ..

His brother, Jackie Burgess, played at Liberty University and later

spent some time with the Cleveland Browns ... Played for Coach Steve

Campbell at Loris High.

PERSONAL >>Born May 22, 1986 ... His major is undecided.

JeremyBurgessOffensive Line

6-4 >> 274 >> R-Fr.Loris, S.C. (Loris)

76

CharlieCarpenterPlacekicker

5-11 >> 191 >> R-Jr.

Greenville, S.C. (James L. Mann)

86

2004 >>Saw spot duty as a placekicker ... Saw action vs. Georgiaand South Florida ... Misfired on his only field goal of the season vs.

Georgia.

2003 >>Backup kicking specialist who saw action in one game vs. UAB... In that game, he was successful on one of two PATs.

2002 >>Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Played for coach Mickey Crocker at J.L. Mann ... Missedonly one PAT as a senior (51-52) and was 9-for-11 on field goal attempt

... Earned All-State, All-County and All-Region honors in football ..

Played in the Shrine Bowl ... Garnered All-State recognition in basketbalas a senior.

PERSONAL >>Born July 7, 1983 ... His major is business.

STATISTICS

Year FG LG PAT Pts.

2003 0-0 - 1-2 1

Total 0-0 - 1-2 1

RyanBrownDefensive End

6-0 >> 249 >> R-So.Moncks Corner, S.C. (Berkeley)

2004 >>Reserve linebacker who saw action in five games ... Was

in on one total tackle vs. South Florida.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Played in the 2002 Shrine Bowl ... Rated the #2

inside linebacker in the nation by Tom Lemming ... Rated the #8

prospect in South Carolina by Rivals.com ... Rated the #15 linebacker

prospect in the country by SuperPrep ... Named first-team All-State... Fox Sports Net second-team All-South performer ... Played for

Coach Jerry Brown at Berkeley High School.

PERSONAL >>Born Dec. 21, 1984 ... His major is Criminal Jus-tice.

STATISTICS

Year G Solo Asst. Total TFL Int. FR2004 5 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0Total 5 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0

43

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KrisClarkWide Receiver5-10 >> 196 >> Sr. >> 3 VLLexington, S.C. (Lexington)

86

2004 >>Reserve wide receiver and special teams performer ... Saw

action in eight games ... Had two catches for 15 yards, including a

long reception of 11 yards vs. Georgia.

2003 >>Backup wide receiver and special teams performer ... Saw actionin all 12 games ... Had two receptions for 22 yards, including a season-

long reception of 14 yards vs. Ole Miss ... Also had one catch for eight

yards against Kentucky.

2002 >>Newcomer who was a pleasant surprise at wide receiver ... Ap-peared in five games with two starting roles (vs. Temple and Vanderbilt)

... Had five receptions for 54 yards ... Had a long reception of 29 yards

vs. Temple ... Against the Owls, he had two catches for 36 yards ... Thefollowing week against Vanderbilt, he had one reception for 11 yards ...

Also returned two kickoffs for 24 yards ... Coaches liked his attitude andfootball savvy ... Was working on the scout team at quarterback during

preseason and early part of the year before the staff gave him the oppor-

tunity to play wide receiver.

HIGH SCHOOL >> Standout quarterback performer at Lexington HighSchool, where he played for Coach Jimmy Satterfield ... As a junior, he led

Lexington to the championship game of the 4A State Playoffs ... Namedall-region as a senior, when he ran for more than 1,100 yards and threw

for more than 800 yards ... Walked on the USC squad.

PERSONAL >>Born Dec. 1, 1983 ... His major is Mathematics.

STATISTICS Year G Rec. Yds. Avg. TD LG2002 5 5 54 10.8 0 292003 12 2 22 11.0 0 142004 8 2 15 7.5 0 11Total 25 9 91 10.1 0 29

Year KOR Yds. Avg. TD LR2002 2 24 12.0 0 172003 0 0 0.0 0 -Total 2 24 12.0 0 17

ThomasColemanOffensive LIneman6-4 >> 306 >> R-Jr.

Johnston, S.C. (Strom Thurmond)

55

2004 >>Offensive lineman who did not see action.

2003 >>Squad member.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Prepped at Strom Thurmond High School where he

played for Coach Dusty Triplett ... Named all-area and all-region his

senior season.PERSONAL >>Born Oct. 29, 1984 ... His major is Physical Education ...

His nickname is Tank.

DeAdrianColeyDefensive End

6-3 >> 237 >> T-Sr. >> 1 VL

Georgetown, S.C. (Ga. Military)

45

2004 >>Reserve defensive end and special teams performer ... Ap-

peared in 10 games ... Made nine total tackles ... Had 1.5 tackles for

loss (vs. Vanderblt and Florida) ... Had a quarterback sack in the sea-

son-opening win over Vanderbilt ... Broke up a pass vs. Florida.

2003 >>Junior college linebacker who was redshirted.

JUNIOR COLLEGE >> Rated among the top 75 junior college prospects

in the country by SuperPrep ... 2002 Georgia Military College DefensiveMVP ... Signed with South Carolina out of high school before going to

GMC for two seasons ... Played for Coach Bert Williams at GMC.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Ran for 800 yards and made 130 tackles his senior

year at Carvers Bay High School.

PERSONAL >>Born Dec. 9, 1982 ... His major is sociology.

STATISTICS

Year G UT AT TT TFL Sacks FR Int. PBU

2004 10 6 3 9 1.5-12 1-10 0 0 1

Total 10 6 3 9 1.5-12 1-10 0 0 1

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2004 >>Backup defensive tackle ... Saw action in all 11 games ..

Made 11 total tackles, including 10 solo stops ... Had 3.5 tackles fo

loss ... Played well in win over Alabama, with two tackles for loss.

2003 >>Defensive tackle prospect who was redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Named all-state defensive tackle ... Made 98 tota

stops, including 28 for loss with 15 quarterback sacks ... Played fo

Coach Alden Foster at St. Helena Central High School.

PERSONAL >>Born Jan. 18, 1984 ... Major is undecided.

STATISTICS

Year G UT AT TT TFL Sacks FR Int. PBU2004 10 10 1 11 3.5-6 0-0 0 0 0Total 10 10 1 11 3.5-6 0-0 0 0 0

StanleyDoughty

Defensive Tackle

6-1 >> 315 >> R-So. >> 1VLGreensburg, La. (St. Helena Central)

55

TerrellDavis

Outside Linebacker

6-0 >> 194 >> R-Sr. >> 1VL

Rock Hill, S.C. (Rock Hill)

30

2004 >>Was hurt the majority of the season (torn pectoral muscle) ...

Saw action in three games as a reserve safety ... Did not accumulate

any defensive statistics.

2003 >>Reserve defensive back who also saw action on special teams

... Played some at safety ... Appeared in all 12 games ... Made nine total

tackles ... Forced a fumble vs. UAB.

2002 >>Reserve defensive back who saw action in five games Was

in on a pair of tackles Played both safety and spur.

2001 >>Defensive back prospect who was redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL >>All-state and Shrine Bowl performer from Rock HillHigh School ... Played quarterback and defensive back ... Threw for 1,245

yards and 21 touchdowns his senior season ... Also ran for 453 yards

and seven TDs ... Defensively, he had 73 tackles and six interceptions

... Also considered North Carolina and North Carolina State ... Played

for Coach Jim Ringer.

PERSONAL >>Born Dec. 3, 1981 ... Retailing major.

STATISTICS Year G UT AT TT TFL Sacks FR Int. PBU2002 5 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 02003 12 7 2 9 0-0 0-0 0 0 0

Total 17 8 3 11 0-0 0-0 0 0 0

IkeCrofootDeep Snapper

6-2 >> 181 >> Jr. >> 2VLWindermere, Fla. (First Academy)

29

2004 >>Handled deep snapping chores on punts ... Credited with four

tackles on the season while covering punts vs. Alabama, Tennes-

see, Florida and Clemson ... Also worked out at wide receiver during

practice.

2003 >>True freshman who landed the job of deep snapper on the punt-

ing team ... Did a solid job for his first year ... Made three tackles whilecovering on punt squad.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Played wide receiver and quarterback at First Academy ...

Made the Central Florida All-Star squad ... Played for Coach Dale Salapa.

PERSONAL >>Born June 27, 1984 ... Majoring in Business.

STATISTICS Year G UT AT TT TFL Sacks FR Int. PBU2003 12 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 02004 10 3 1 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0Total 22 6 1 7 0-0 0-0 0 0 0

SethEdwards

Defensive End

6-3 >> 263 >> T-Sr.

Charlotte, N.C. (UNCC)

90

2004 >> Reserve defensive end who appeared in one game (vs. Kentucky

... Did not accumulate any defensive statistics.

2003 >>Reserve defensive end who appeared in four games (Virginia

UAB, LSU, and Vanderbilt) ... Had two total tackles on the year, with bothof those stops coming against eventual SEC and national champion LSU

HIGH SCHOOL >> Played at South Mecklenburg High School ... Also

competed in wrestling.

PERSONAL >>Born July 9, 1983 ...Major is Sport and Entertainment

Management.

STATISTICS

Year G UT AT TT TFL Sacks FR Int. PBU2003 4 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 02004 1 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0

Total 5 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0 0 0

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TyErvingSafety

5-11 >> 191 >> R-So.Batesburg, S.C. (Batesburg-Leesvile)

27

2004 >>Left the team in midseason ... Returned to the program in

January, 2005 and will participate in spring drills.

2003 >>Defensive back prospect who was redshirted Suffered an eye

injury in an auto accident early in preseason camp and was sidelined theremainder of the fall.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Played in the 2002 North-South All Star game Namedall-state by the South Carolina High School Sports Report Rated the #19

prospect in the state of South Carolina by Rivals.com Played for Coach

Phil Strickland at Batesburg-Leesville High School.

PERSONAL >>Born Nov. 20, 1984 ...Major is undecided.

MichaelFlintWide Receiver

6-1 >> 191 >> Sr. >> I VL

Mount Pleasant, S.C. (Wando)

19

2004 >>Reserve wide receiver who saw action in nine games ... Had

three receptions for 69 yards on the season ... His long reception of the

year was a 57-yarder from quarterback Syvelle Newton vs. Ole Miss

... Underwent offseason shoulder surgery but is expected to be ready

for spring practice, 2005.

2003 >>Backup wide receiver who appeared in seven games, with one

start (vs. Tennessee) Did not accumulate any receiving statistics.


HIGH SCHOOL >>Three-year starter at quarterback ... Broke his col-

larbone as both a junior and a senior ... Threw for 1,500 yards his

sophomore year ... Played for Coach Bob Hayes.

PERSONAL >>Born April 22, 1983 ... Major is Marketing ... Nickname

is Wando.

STATISTICS Year G Rec. Yds. Avg. TD LG2004 9 3 69 23.0 0 57Total 9 3 69 23.0 0 57

TimFrisbyWide Receiver

6-0 >> 171 >> So.Allentown, Pa. (Dieruff)

89

2004 >>Was touted as one of the biggest stories in all of college

football, as the 39-year-old walk-on receiver, who just so happened to

be a former U.S. Army Ranger, earned coast to coast publicity for the

Gamecock program ... Walked on the Gamecock squad in the spring

and went through much of practice unheralded, until the media picked

up on his age and his background, and the rest, they say is history ...

Once his eligibility was cleared by the NCAA during preseason camp

he instantly became a national story ... Media requests came pouring

in by the dozens, as did offers from major motion picture companies

and book publishers who wanted to portray his lifes story ... If we

failed to mention, he is also married with six children ... Appeared onLate Night with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

ESPNs Cold Pizza, and was featured on NBCs Today Show, CNN To-

night, and Good Morning America ... Received a pair of prestigious

post-season honors, earning the inaugural Keith Jackson award for

excellence and the Walt Disney World of Sports Spirit Award ... Played

in two games on the year vs. Troy and vs. Clemson ... Head coach

Steve Spurrier says his now 40-year-old receiver will catch a pass

in 2005.

PERSONAL >>Born Feb. 13, 1965 ... Major is Broadcast Journalism.

John PaulGillisOffensive Lineman

6-6 >> 288 >> R-Fr.

Greenville, S.C. (Wade Hampton)

73

2004 >>Was redshirted ... Underwent back surgery in December and

his availability for spring practice is uncertain.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Played offensive tackle at Wade Hampton High

School ... Played in the North-South All-Star Game in Myrtle Beach ..

His father, Paul Gillis, played for South Carolina ... Played for Coach

Rick Scott at Wade Hampton High.

PERSONAL>>Born Jan. 5, 1986 ... His major is Hotel, Restuarant and

Tourism Management.

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NaShanGoddardOffensive Lineman

6-5 >> 313 >> R-Sr. >> 3 VLDayton, Ohio (Dunbar)

70

2004 >>Started all 11 games at right offensive tackle ... Had a solid

junior season ... Excellent pass blocker ... Combined with Jabari

Levey to give the Gamecocks a pair of solid tackles.

2003 >>Emerged as a quality offensive lineman in the SEC Ap-

peared in all 12 games with 11 starts Played both guard and center

for the Gamecocks.

2002 >>Named freshman All-America by The Sporting News Alsochosen to The Sporting News Freshman All-SEC squad Appeared in

nine games, with three starts ... Primarily played center.

2001 >>Promising offensive line prospect who took a redshirt sea-

son.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Was a late signee for the Gamecocks ... Highly

regarded player from Daytons Dunbar High School ... Coached by

Alred Powell at Dunbar ... Athletic defensive lineman who recorded

140 tackles with 11 quarterback sacks, four fumble recoveries and two

interceptions ... Named All-Region and All-Midwest by SuperPrep ...

Garnered first-team All-State honors ... Was also a standout basketball

player who made All-State ... Recruited by Ohio State, Georgia Tech,

Boston College, Michigan State, Kentucky and Penn State.

PERSONAL >>Born April 23, 1983 ... He is majoring in Hotel, Res-

taurant and Tourism Management.

MarqueHallDefensive Tackle

6-3 >> 276 >> So. >> 1 VL

Wingate, N.C., (Forest Hills)

79

2004 >>Had a solid rookie campaign ... Appeared in nine games ...

Started the final three games of the year at defensive tackle ... Was in

on nine total tackles (seven solo) ... Had one tackle for loss vs. South

Florida ... Made two tackles vs. Florida.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Rated the #1 defensive line prospect in the state

of North Carolina by Tom Lemming ... Ranked the #3 prospect in the

state of North Carolina by Prep Star... Ranked the #17 defensive lineprospect in the nation by Prep Star... Ranked the 10th best defensive

tackle recruit in the country by Rivals.com ... Recorded 88 tackles,including 25 tackles for loss, and five sacks his senior season.

PERSONAL >>Born Jan. 16, 1986 ... His major is undecided.

STATISTICS Year G UT AT TT TFL Sacks FR Int. PBU2004 9 7 2 9 1.0-3 0-0 0 0 0Total 9 7 2 9 1.0-3 0-0 0 0 0

ChrisHampton

Safety

5-11 >> 182 >> So. >> I VLMemphis, Tenn. (Melrose)

33

2004 >>As a true freshman, he played on special teams and saw spot

duty as a reserve safety ... Appeared in 10 games ... Was in on five solo

tackles ... Made a season-high two stops vs. Troy.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Rated one of the top 15 players in the West Ten-

nessee Region ... Led his team with five interceptions his senior season

... Had four interceptions as a junior ... President of the Senior Class

... Played for Coach Kedrick Ingram at Melrose High ... High school

teammate of Gamecock quarterback Antonio Heffner.

PERSONAL >>Born Feb. 6, 1986 ... His major is political science.

STATISTICS Year G UT AT TT TFL Sacks FR Int. PBU2004 10 5 0 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0Total 10 5 0 5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0

AntonioHeffnerQuarterback

6-1 >> 186 >> R-Fr.Memphis, Tenn. (Melrose)

18

2004 >>Quarterback prospect who was redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Rated the fourth best athlete in the state of Tennes-

see by Rivals.com ... Rated the 15th best pro-style quarterback in thecountry by Rivals.com ... Threw for 1,439 yards and 18 touchdowns

his junior season ... Passed for 1,260 yards and 14 touchdowns his

senior year ... Earned all-city and all-region honors as a junior and

senior ... Led his team to an 11-2 record his senior year ... Played for

Coach Kedrick Ingram at Melrose High, where he was a teammate of

Gamecock safety Chris Hampton.

PERSONAL >>Born Feb. 5, 1986 ... His major is undecided.

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DVonHillWide Receiver

6-4 >> 215 >> R-So. >> 1VLGreenwood, S.C. (Camden Military)

21

2004 >>Reserve wide receiver that saw action in three games ... Caught

one pass for six yards.

2003 >>Wide receiver who was redshirted.

PREP SCHOOL >>Attended Camden Military School for one season,

where he had four touchdowns and 380 yards receiving.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Rated the #9 best wide receiver prospect in the At-

lantic Region by Prep Star Finished his senior year with 65 catches

for 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns Originally signed with SouthCarolina in 2002, but spent one year at Camden Military School

Played for Coach Eric Boland at Camden Military.

PERSONAL >>Born Oct. 28, 1984 ... His major is Hotel, Restaurant


STATISTICS

Year G Rec. Yds. Avg. TD LG2004 3 1 8 8.0 0 8

Total 3 1 8 8.0 0 8

RicardoHurleyLinebacker

6-3 >> 235 >> Sr. >> 3 VL

Greenwood, S.C. (Greenwood)

42

2004 >>Started all 11 games at inside linebacker ... Teams fifth lead-

ing tackler with 53 total hits (38 solo) ... He is the second leading

returning tackler behind Ko Simpson ... Hard-hitting defender who

also was credited with four tackles for loss, one fumble recovery (vs.

Georgia), one pass break up and one safety (vs. Tennessee) ... Had a

season-high six solo tackles vs.Vanderbilt and Troy ... Also had five

stops in games vs. Alabama and Tennessee ... His tackle of the Tennes-

see ball carrier in the end zone in the opening quarter lifted USC to an

early 2-0 lead over the Volunteers.

2003 >>Was hampered by nagging injuries most of the year ... Bothered

by an ankle injury much of the campaign ... Appeared in nine games

with two starts ... Made 15 total tackles (nine solo), with one tackle for

loss, one quarterback sack and one pass break up ... Was in the start-

ing lineup against Ole Miss and Arkansas ... Was in on four tackles vs.

Arkansas and three stops against Ole Miss.

2002 >>Lettered and played a significant amount as a true freshman ...

Appeared in 10 games with one start (vs. Florida) ... Totaled 20 tackles

(13 solo) and broke up one pass ... Made six total tackles while playing

22 snaps vs. Arkansas ... Had five stops on 40 plays against Florida ..

Made six tackles and broke up a pass vs. Temple.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Rated the #1 linebacker prospect in the country by

Tom Lemmings Prep Football ReportandPrep Star ... Also rated the top

linebacker in the nation according to Rivals.com ... Parade MagazineAll-America ... Prep StarAll-America and member ofPrep StarDream

Team ... SuperPrep named him the top prospect in the state of South

Carolina ... Played in the Shrine Bowl ... Named first team All-America

by Student Sports ... First team All-South according to Forest Davi

Football Recruiting ... Finished his senior year with 82 tackles, five

sacks and three caused fumbles ... Also recorded 22 tackles for loss in

2001 and 27 tackles for loss in 2000 ... Led Greenwood High to the state

championship in 2000 ... Played for Coach Shell Dula at Greenwood

High ... Chose South Carolina over Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Florida

State and Georgia Tech.

PERSONAL >>Born Sept. 15, 1983 ... Criminal Justice major.

STATISTICS Year G UT AT TT TFL Sacks FR Int. PBU2002 10 13 7 20 0-0 0-0 0 0 12003 9 9 6 15 1-2 1-11 0 0 12004 11 38 15 53 4-17 1-4 1 0 1Total 30 60 28 88 5-19 2-15 0 0 3

JoshJohnson

Linebacker

6-4 >> 224 >> So.

Gibsonton, Fla, (East Bay)

2004 >>Left the program at the end of the 2003 campaign and was

not at USC during the 2004 calendar year.

2003 >>True freshman linebacker who was redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Totaled 87 tackles his senior season ... Named

All-County by the Tampa Tribune ... Named the Defensive MVP

of the Tampa Bay Area All-Star Classic ... Played for Coach Brian

Thornton at East Bay High School.

PERSONAL >>Born Jan 23., 1985 ... His major is undecided.

Meet the Gamecocks



JerodJune

Cornerback

5-11 >> 199 >> R-Jr.

Bonneau, S.C. (Timberland)

28

2004 >>Was slated for playing time on special teams but a thumbinjury which required reconstructive surgery sidelined for the major-

ity of the season.

2003 >>Reserve defensive back who saw action in three contests

(Virginia, UAB, and Vanderbilt) ... Played on some special teams ...

Was credited with one tackle (vs. Virginia).


HIGH SCHOOL >> Played quarterback for coach Art Craig at

Timberland ... Passed for 975 yards and rushed for 600, while scoring

six touchdowns ... Earned All-Region honors.

DavidLaggis

Defensive End

6-5 >> 251 >> R-So. >> 1VL

Conyers, Ga. (Heritage)

2004 >>Reserve defensive end that appeared in two games (vs. South

Florida and vs. Florida) ... Did not accumulate any defensive statis-

tics.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Played tight end and defensive end at Heritage High

School in Conyers, Ga. ... Made 93 total tackles and had 10 QB sack

his senior year ... Was named the Defensive Player of the Year in hi

area ... Caught seven TD passes his senior season ... Played for Coach

Randall Owens ... Chose South Carolina over Kentucky.

PERSONAL >>Born Oct. 14, 1984 .. Major is Sport and Entertainmen

Management.

92

AntonioLamarRunning Back

6-0 >> 266 >> R-Fr.

Snellville, Ga. (Brookwood)

34

2004 >>Fullback prospect who was redshirted ... Had to wait two

weeks into the season before he was cleared by the NCAA Clearing-

house ... Coaching staff decided then to redshirt him.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Prepped at Brookwood High School outside of At-

lanta ... Rushed for 1,202 yards in 2002 ... Competed in track and

threw the shot put 55 feet ... Son of Frederick Lamar who played a

the University of Georgia ... Played for Coach Mark Crews at Brook-

wood High.

PERSONAL >>Born Feb. 15, 1986 ... Major is undecided.

Meet the Gamecocks

PERSONAL >>Born Aug. 11, 1984 ... Major is Civil Engineering.

STATISTICS Year G UT AT TT TFL Sacks FR Int. PBU

2003 3 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0

Total 3 1 0 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 0

JohnathanJoseph

Cornerback

5-11 >> 187 >> T-So.

Rock Hill, S.C. (Coffeyville CC)

9

2004 >>Starting cornerback in the seasons first two games, but had

his season cut short after breaking his foot in the first quarter of the

Georgia game ... Was ticketed to have a big season, but following sur-

gery, he spent the remainder of the year rehabilitating from his injury

... In the two games he appeared in, he made three total tackles two

in the season opener vs. Vanderbilt and one vs. Georgia in the second

game of the year ... Forced a fumble against Vanderbilt and also broke

up a pass vs. the Commodores.

JUNIOR COLLEGE >>Ranked as the 31st-best JUCO player in the nationby College Football News ... Earned All-Conference honors as a defensive

back at Coffeyville in 2003 ... Recorded three interceptions for 62 yards

and one touchdown a year ago, while making 43 tackles and notching a

sack to go along with two pass break ups ...Played for Coach Jeff Leiker

at Coffeyville ... Chose South Carolina over Florida.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Recorded 127 tackles as a senior at Northwestern

High School ... Had seven interceptions and four touchdowns ... Played

in the Shrine Bowl ... Earned All-State honors in football and All-Region

honors in both football and track.

PERSONAL >>Born April 16, 1984 ...Major is Criminal Justice.

STATISTICS

Year G UT AT TT TFL Sacks FR Int. PBU2004 2 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 1

Total 2 3 0 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 1



LanceLaury

Linebacker6-2 >> 237 >> R-Sr. >> 3 VLHopkins, S.C. (Lower Richland)

48

2004 >>Served as the backup to Ricardo Hurley at linebacker ... Ap-

peared in all 11 games ... Finished the year with 12 total tackles ... Had

a tackle for loss vs. Arkansas ... Came up with an interception vs. Troy

... Had a season-high three stops vs. Arkansas.

2003 >>Despite being hobbled by a sore knee much of the season,

he played in all 12 games with 11 starts at linebacker ... Teams fourth

leading tackler on the season with 59 total stops ... That number is down

significantly from his 2002 total of 90 total tackles which was third

TravisLee

Wide Receiver

5-11 >> 194 >> R-So. >> 1VL

Shelby, N.C. (Crest Senior)

88

2004 >>Reserve wide receiver who appeared in four contests ...

Had one reception on the season a 33-yarder vs. Ole Miss ... Was

slowed with a hand injury during the early part of the season.

2003 >>Wide receiver prospect who was redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Rated the #11 prospect in the state of North Carolina

by Rivals.com ... Finished his senior year with 33 catches for 833 yardsand 10 touchdowns ... Also rushed for 827 yards and 11 TDs, while

passing for 1,596 yards and 16 TDs ... Played for Coach Roy Kirby at

Crest High School in Shelby, N.C.

PERSONAL >>Born April 7, 1985 ... Major is Media Arts.

STATISTICS

Year G Rec. Yds. Avg. TD LG2004 4 1 33 33.0 0 33Total 4 1 33 33.0 0 33

OrusLambert

Linebacker

6-2 >> 245 >> R-Sr. >> 2 VLJacksonville, Fla. (Mandarin)

51

2004 >>Reserve linebacker who saw action in all 11 games ... Served

as the backup to Marcus Lawrence for most of the season ... Totaled

22 tackles (15 solo) ... Recovered a fumble against Georgia ... Caused a

fumble vs. Troy ... Had a season-high five stops in the win over Troy

... Also tallied four tackles vs. Arkansas ... Broke up four passes on

the season.

2003 >>Reserve linebacker who saw extensive action backing up

Marcus Lawrence and Lance Laury ... Appeared in 11 games ... Made

18 total stops (nine solo hits) ... Had one tackle for loss ... Returned an

interception 48 yards vs. UAB, the longest such return by a Gamecockthe entire season ... Made a season-high four tackles in the win over

Vanderbilt ... Was in on a tackle for loss vs. Clemson ... Broke up a

pass vs. LSU.

2002 >>Reserve linebacker who saw action in one game Georgia

... Did not record any defensive statistics.

2001 >>Was redshirted as a true freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Had 134 total tackles, breaking the school record

held by Buffalo Bills linebacker Sam Cowart ... Also had one intercep-

tion and seven sacks ... Played for Coach Richard Burnoski at Mandarin

High School.

PERSONAL >>Born July 10, 1983 ... Major is African American Stud-

ies.

STATISTICS Year G UT AT TT TFL Sacks FR Int. PBU2001 2 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0 0 02002 1 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0 0 02003 11 9 9 18 1-5 0-0 0 1 22004 11 16 6 22 0-0 0-0 1 0 0Total 25 25 16 41 1-5 0-0 0 1 2

best on that team ... Came back from knee surgery to play a significan

role, but never seemed to regain his previous form ... Had a season-high

nine tackles vs. LSU ... Totaled 4.5 tackles for loss on the year ... Came

up with an interception in the victory over then #15 Virginia ... Forced

a pair of fumbles on the year (vs. UAB and Vanderbilt).

2002 >>Selected Freshman All-America by The Sporting News ..Named to both the SEC Coaches and Sporting News SEC All-Freshmansquad ... Teams third leading tackler with 90 total hits (55 solo) despite

missing two games (Mississippi State and Kentucky) with a knee injury

... Had four tackles for loss, two pass break ups and three quarterback

pressures ... Sprained his left knee vs. Vanderbilt and underwen

arthroscopic surgery ... In the season opener vs. New Mexico State, he

had a team-high 14 total tackles ... Made a career-high 17 tackles (13

solo) against Virginia, including two tackles for loss ... Was in on 10

stops vs. Georgia, with a QB pressure ... Made nine tackles with a tackle

for loss vs. Temple ... Had 11 stops vs. Tennessee, including one for loss

... Recorded 10 tackles vs. Arkansas and nine vs. Florida.

2001 >>Was redshirted Coaches believe he has talent and skill to be

a factor for the 2002 season.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Prepped at Lower Richland High School Named

all-conference in 1999 and 2000 Recorded a school-best 210 tackles

his senior season Played for Coach David Moore.

PERSONAL >>Born Jan. 17, 1982 Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism

Management Major.

STATISTICS Year G UT AT TT TFL Sacks FR Int. PBU2002 10 55 35 90 4-6 0-0 0 0 22003 12 29 30 59 4.5-8 0-0 0 1 32004 9 9 3 12 1-2 0-0 0 1 1Total 31 93 68 161 9.5-16 0-0 0 2 6

Meet the Gamecocks



DustinLindsey

Linebacker

6-5 >> 225 >> So. >> I VL

Mobile, Ala. (Davidson)

40

2004 >>True freshman linebacker who appeared in eight games ...Played primarily on special teams ... Credited with four tackles ... Twin

brother of Jordin Lindsey, likewise a Gamecock linebacker.

HIGH SCHOOL >> Totaled 162 tackles, eight quarterback sacks and

two interceptions ... Co-defensive Player of the Year in southwest Ala-

bama ... One of three finalists for Defensive Lineman of the Year in

Alabama ... Played for Glenn Vickery at Davidson High School.

PERSONAL >> Born Dec. 24, 1985 ... His major is undecided.

STATISTICS Year G UT AT TT TFL Sacks FR Int. PBU2004 8 3 1 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0Total 8 3 1 4 0-0 0-0 0 0 0

JordinLindsey

Linebacker

6-4 >> 228 >> So. >> I VLMobile, Ala. (Davidson)

41

2004 >>Rookie linebacker who played on special teams, appearing

in eight contests ... Was in on three total tackles ... His twin brother

Dustin, is also a linebacker for the Gamecocks.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Credited with 153 tackles and six quarterback sack

... One of three finalists for Defensive Lineman of the Year in Alabama

... Co-defensive Player of the Year in southwest Alabama ... Played fo

Coach Glenn Vickery at Davidson High School.

PERSONAL >>Born Dec. 24, 1985 ... His major is undecided.

STATISTICS Year G UT AT TT TFL Sacks FR Int. PBU

2004 8 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0Total 8 2 1 3 0-0 0-0 0 0 0

JamonMeredith

Offensive Lineman

6-4 >> 281 >> So.

Simpsonville, S.C. (Hillcrest)

69

2004 >>Rookie who saw action in three games, primarily as abackup offensive lineman ... Played against Vanderbilt, South Floridaand Troy.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Played defensive end at Hillcrest High School ...Played for Coach Wayne Garrick.

PERSONAL >>Born May 11, 1986 ... His major is undecided.

Meet the Gamecocks

JabariLevey

Offensive Lineman

6-6 >> 312 >> Sr. >> 3 VLMoncks Corner, S.C. (Berkeley)

78

2004 >>Starter at left tackle in all 11 games ... Played extremely

well at mid-season ... He and NaShan Goddard combined to form

one of the top offensive tackle tandems in the SEC.

2003 >>Emerged as a quality offensive lineman and laid the ground-

work for future stardom in the SEC ... Appeared in 11 games with

seven starts (at guard) ... Missed the UAB game due to an infection he

sustained in his finger ... Started the last five games of the season at

left guard.

2002 >>Played as a true freshman along the offensive line Projectedto be an outstanding young prospect Played both guard and tackle

Saw action in four games (vs. Mississippi State, LSU, Arkansas and

Florida) At the end of the year, he was backing up Cedric Williams

at left guard.

HIGH SCHOOL >>SuperPrep rated him the #32 best offensive lineman

in the country Rated the #7 prospect in the state of South Carolina

according to SuperPrep Ranked the #16 offensive line prospect in

the nation according to Student Sports Played in the Shrine Bowl

Named First-Team All-South by Fox Sports Net Named All-State by

High School Sports Report Played for Coach Jerry Brown at Berkeley

High School Also considered Tennessee, Florida State and North

Carolina.

PERSONAL >>Born July 16, 1984 His major is Hotel Restaurant &Tourism Management Wears a size 18 shoe.



AlonzoMiddleton

Linebacker

5-11 >> 237 >> R-Fr.Orangeburg, S.C. (Orangeburg-Wilkinson)

52

2004 >>Was redshirted as a true freshman ... In practice, he worked

at linebacker.

HIGH SCHOOL >> Played inside linebacker for Orangeburg-Wilkin-

son ... Named to the South Carolina Shrine Bowl squad ... Rated the

9th-best athlete in the state of South Carolina by High School Sports

Report... Named to the High School Sports ReportStatewide All-State

team at linebacker ... Competed in track in high school, where he

threw the shot put 59 feet.

PERSONAL >>Born Dec. 8, 1985 ... His major is technology supportand training management.

BlakeMitchell

Quarterback

6-3 >> 194 >> R-So. >> I VL

LaGrange, Ga. (LaGrange)

12

2004 >>Reserve quarterback who saw action in five games ... Com-

pleted nine of 22 passes for 86 yards and one touchdown with three

interceptions ... His touchdown pass was a 17-yarder to tight end

Andy Boyd vs. Ole Miss ... His most extensive action came against

Kentucky on the road, when starting quarterback Syvelle Newton

went down with an ankle sprain ... In that game, Mitchell completed

two of seven passes for 10 yards with two interceptions ... Against the

Wildcats, he had five rushes for 28 yards, including a long gain of 13

yards ... Heading into spring practice, 2005, he is a leading contender

for the starting role at quarterback.

2003 >>Talented young quarterback prospect who was redshirted

... Coaching staff contemplated taking his redshirt off the week after

the Georgia game but opted to give him a season of growth and ma-

turity.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Rated the #10 quarterback prospect in the nation by

Tom Lemming ... Completed 81 of 133 passes for 1,553 yards and 17

touchdowns while throwing only three interceptions his senior season

... One of EA Sports Elite 11 quarterbacks ... Led his team to the Class

AAA State championship his junior year ... Rated the #55 prospect in

the country by Rivals.com ... Rated the #7 quarterback prospect in the

nation by SuperPrep ... Played for Coach Steve Pardue at LaGrange

High School ... His older brother, Jay, was a pitching prospect in the

Colorado Rockies organization.

ScottMorgan

Deep Snapper

6-1 >> 220 >> R-Jr. >> 2 VL

North Augusta, S.C. (Midland Valley)

50

2004 >>Handled the deep snapping chores on field goals and pointafter attempts ... That marked the second season he had taken care o

that responsibility.

2003 >>Deep snapper who handled the long snapping duties on field

goals and PATs ... Did a nice job of taking care of that aspect of the

kicking game.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Played offensive and defensive line at Midland Val-

ley ... Named All-Region and All-Area as a junior and senior ... Played

for Coach Rick Knight.

PERSONAL >>Born Dec. 1, 1983 ... His major is Sport and Entertain

ment Management.

GraysonMullins

Wide Receiver

5-11 >> 181 >> R-Fr.

Irmo, S.C. (Irmo)

22

2004 >>True freshman receiver who was redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Prepped at Irmo High School ... Played a variety o

positions, including quarterback, wide receiver, defensive back, punte

and placekicker ... Named to the High School Sports Report4A All-

State team at quarterback ... Member of the South Carolina Shrine

Bowl squad ... Played for Coach Bob Hanna.

PERSONAL >>Born Nov. 12, 1985 ... His major is undecided.

PERSONAL >>Born Sept. 23, 1984 ... Will major in Hotel, Restauran


STATISTICS Year G PC PA Int. Pct. Yds TD LG2004 5 9 22 3 .409 86 1 33

Total 5 9 22 3 .409 86 1 33

Meet the Gamecocks



Brett

NicholsQuarterback6-2 >> 220 >> R-Jr. >>

Simpsonville, S.C. (Hillcrest)

16

2004 >>Quarterback candidate who saw primary action on the

scout team ... Appeared in one game vs. South Florida.

2003 >>Squad member at quarterback.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Played quarterback at Hillcrest High School.

PERSONAL >>Born Nov. 9, 1983 ... Major is Business.

Meet the Gamecocks

SyvelleNewtonWide Receiver

6-0 >> 222 >> Jr. >> 2 VLWallace, S.C. (Marlboro County)

13

2004 >>Versatile athlete who was moved to quarterback from receiver

during spring practice ... Came out of fall camp as the #2 quarterback

behind Dondrial Pinkins ... Was thrust into the starting lineup when

Pinkins went down with a shoulder injury in the third week of the

season ... Played in all 11 games with five starts South Florida, Ole

Miss, Kentucky, Florida and Clemson ... Completed 70 of 131 passes for

1,093 yards, six touchdowns and six interceptions ... Was impressive

in his first start vs. South Florida, completing 13 of 23 passes for 324

yards and three touchdowns ... His 324 yards passing are the most ever

by a Gamecock quarterback making his first career start ... That total is

also the most passing yards by a Carolina quarterback since Anthony

Wright threw for 351 yards vs. Mississippi State in 1996 ... In the USF

game, Newton launched touchdown passes of 56, 55 and 73 yards to

wide receiver Troy Williamson ... Split time with Dondrial Pinkins in

the win over Troy, completing 10 of 14 passes for 98 yards and one

touchdown ... Scored two rushing touchdowns in the win over Alabama

... Threw for 291 yards and one touchdown vs. Ole Miss, which was his

first SEC start ... Completed 12 of 27 passes with no interceptions vs. the

Rebels ... Also ran for 65 yards in that game, including an electrifying

38-yard touchdown run ... Suffered a left ankle sprain early in the 2nd

quarter vs. Kentucky and was unable to return ... Did not practice the

open date week ... Was limited in his reps during the week leading up

to the Tennessee game ... Played late in the first half and early in the

second half vs. Tennessee, completing four of seven passes for 35 yards

with one interception ... Came on in relief in the Arkansas game, anddespite still not being healthy, he led the Gamecocks to a comeback 35-

32 victory ... Against the Razorbacks, he completed 11 of 16 passes for

98 yards and one touchdown a game-winning 14-yard pass to Troy

Williamson with 1:09 remaining ... Was unable to get into a rhythm

vs. Florida, completing just 7-17 for 66 yards and a season-high three

interceptions ... In the season finale against Clemson, he completed 7-

18 for 113 yards and one touchdown a 54-yarder to Cory Boyd ... Is

expected to make the move back to wide receiver for spring practice,

2005, although Coach Spurrier says the offense will still have a quar-

terback package for Syvelle.

2003 >>True freshman who made a significant impact on the squad

... Worked at quarterback during preseason camp, but was moved to

receiver prior to the start of the season as the coaching staff believedthat was his best chance to get on the field and contribute ... Finished

as the teams third leading receiver with 22 catches for 277 yards ...

Had a long reception of 44 yards vs. Kentucky and vs. LSU ... Played in

all 12 games with one start (vs. Ole Miss) ... Carried the ball four times

for 44 yards, with a long gainer of 32 yards vs. Louisiana-Lafayette

... Had a season-best three catches for 85 yards vs. LSU ... Made four

receptions for 42 yards against Florida ... Inserted back at quarterback

on the final offensive series vs. Clemson and he completed one of two

passes for 18 yards ... On the season, he returned three kickoffs for 60

yards ... Talented athlete who may be one of the squads most versatile

performers.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Selected all-state quarterback at Marlboro County

High ... As a senior, he ran for 1,029 yards and scored 15 touchdowns ..

Completed 63 of 143 passes for 933 yards and five TDs ... Led the state

in scoring his junior year and was fourth in rushing behind the states

top three running backs ... In 2001, he passed for more than 1,700 yards

and 23 touchdowns while rushing for 1,923 yards and 24 touchdowns... Was the Souths MVP in the North-South All-Star Game ... Rated

the #2 prospect in the state by Rivals.com ... Rated the #5 quarterback

prospect in the country by SuperPrep ... Rated the #7 quarterback and

the #45 best overall prospect nationally by Tom Lemming ... Played

for Coach Dean Boyd.

PERSONAL >>Born April 15, 1985 ... Major is Media Arts.

STATISTICSRushing G TC Yds. Avg. TD LG2003 12 4 44 11.0 0 322004 11 104 262 2.5 5 38Total 23 108 306 2.8 5 38

Receiving G Rec. Yds. Avg. TD LG

2003 12 22 277 12.6 0 44Total 12 22 277 12.6 0 44

Returns G KOR Yds. Avg. TD LR2003 12 3 60 20.0 0 22Total 12 3 60 20.0 0 22

Passing G PC PA Int. Pct. Yds. TD LG2003 12 1 2 0 .500 18 0 182004 11 70 131 6 .534 1093 6 73Total 23 71 133 6 .534 1111 6 73



RobertPavlovicTight End

6-5 >> 239 >> R-So.Mississaugua, Ontario (St. Francis Xavier)

93

2004 >>Reserve tight end who saw action in four games -- South

Florida, Troy, Tennessee, and Clemson ... Did not accumulate any of-

fensive statistics.

2003 >>Tight end prospect who was redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Canadian who was a standout tight end ... Led his

league in receptions in both 2001 and 2002 ... Also led his team in

quarterback sacks ... Played on all special teams and was the long snap-

per on punts ... Played for Coach Lindon at St. Francis Xavier.

PERSONAL >>Born Nov. 1, 1984 ... Major is undecided.

FranPersonOffensive Lineman

6-6 >> 257 >> R-Sr. >> I VLHavertown, Pa. (Episcopal Academy)

65

2004 >>Reserve offensive lineman and special teams performer ...

Appeared in five games, playing guard, tackle and center.

2003 >>Saw action on both sides of the ball, playing some at defensive

end and also at tight end ... Appeared in six games ... Finished the year

working at tight end.

2002 >>Started the season out at tight end, but was moved to defen-

sive end for the final weeks of the season Saw action in four games

Worked hard in the weight room to put on 25 pounds of muscle

during the off-season.

2001 >>Tight end prospect who was redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL >>Three-year starter at Episcopal Academy ... A two-

way performer who played defensive line and tight end ... Caught 18

passes for 250 yards and three touchdowns ... All-Southeastern Penn-

sylvania selection ... Nominated to play in the Big 33 game, which

pits the best players from Pennsylvania against the best players from

Ohio ... Recorded 45 tackles and six sacks his senior year ... Played for

Coach Jim Auch at Episcopal Academy.

PERSONAL >>Born Oct.13, 1982 ... Majoring in Political Science.

MikeRatheQuarterback

6-1 >> 204 >> T-Sr. >> I VLSan Diego, Calif. (Mesa CC)

7

2004 >> Reserve quarterback who appeared in five games ... Bes

remembered for his game-winning 19-yard touchdown pass to Troy

Williamson with 1:28 remaining against Kentucky in Lexington .

Trailing 7-6 in the fourth quarter in that game, Rathe was inserted in

the lineup on USCs final offensive drive ... He drove the Gamecocks

88 yards in 13 plays, with the five minute plus drive culminated by

the game winning TD toss to Williamson in the right corner of the end

zone ... Against Kentucky, Rathe completed five of seven passes for

57 yards and the one touchdown ... On the season, Rathe was 12-18-1

for 143 yards and two touchdowns ... Also tossed a touchdown pass a

Florida, a five-yard strike to David Smith late in the fourth quarter ..Rathe has applied for a sixth year of eligibility from the NCAA, based

upon some circumstances he encountered when he was at the Univer-

sity of San Diego ... At this writing, it is uncertain whether he will be

granted the appeal.

2003 >>Junior college quarterback who competed for playing time

during preseason camp Saw action in five contests Played in the

first four games of the season and then in the season finale vs. Clemson

On the year, he completed two of eight passes for 24 yards with two

interceptions Completed two passes for 24 yards vs. Clemson Threw

interceptions against Georgia and Clemson.

2002 >>Junior college transfer who enrolled at USC in January of

2003 and will participate in

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