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How the Gator Bowl killed the Tobacco Bowl
In 1945, two fledgling bowl committees were scrambling to secure the funding and paperwork to launch a New Year's Day game. One game is still played today. The other one never got started.
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The '84 Notre Dame win made USC believe great things were possible
In October 1984, the heretofore lowly Gamecocks walked into South Bend and planted its flag in the cradle of modern college football.
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Dewey Foster and the plane crash that didn't kill Lou Holtz
Twenty-three years ago today, Dewey Foster died in service to his alma mater. When it is remembered at all, the tragedy is too often framed as an example of adversity overcome by Lou Holtz.
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Shane Beamer put the media through hard times
Understanding how Shane Beamer used his introduction of Dowell Loggains to restore the vibes around his program.
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Dowell Loggains and the six months in 2010 that fast-tracked his coaching career
And some other thoughts on South Carolina's new offensive coordinator.
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What's the ideology of N.I.L.?
College football players should be fairly compensated for their work. But achieving that goal exclusively through NIL deals is bad for the sport.
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Hugh Freeze hire shows how CFB media is fundamentally broken
The reasons the college football media is unequipped to hold powerful men to account run so much deeper than the decisions made by any one reporter.
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How SC newspapers covered previous Clemson streak-busters
South Carolina's win on Saturday made it nine times the Gamecocks have busted a Clemson winning streak of four games or more. Here's a look at how newspapers covered the previous eight.
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The streak is over. The savings have just begun.
Another top-10 victory, another deep discount on annual subscriptions.
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It's over
After eight long years, the curse is lifted.
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The best single-game QB performances in USC history
Spencer Rattler's six-touchdown outing against Tennessee has sparked a fun debate.
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Most shocking upset since ... ?
South Carolina's 63-38 win over Tennessee was a very good win over a very good team, and a performance that seemingly came out of nowhere. That doesn't happen very often!