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Gamecocks Move Up to Eighth After Two Rounds at NCAA Southwest Regional

tsliker — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:31:07 -0400

The South Carolina men's golf team battled extremely high winds on Friday at the NCAA Southwest Regional on its way to shooting a second-round 302 (+14) at the Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club.

Gamecocks offer soph. DB - South Carolina [$$] (Rivals)

tsliker — Fri, 18 May 2012 08:00:00 -0400

Dobbs high on Arkansas offer - South Carolina [$$] (Rivals)

tsliker — Fri, 18 May 2012 07:49:00 -0400

A plant explorer's favorite finds

tsliker — Fri, 18 May 2012 04:08:54 -0400

Dan Heims makes no apologies: "I'm a plant nerd and proud of it," he says.

South Carolina Football: Player Who Will Have the Best Rookie NFL Season in 2012

tsliker — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:49:16 -0400

South Carolina made its presence known during the 2012 NFL Draft. Six Gamecocks heard their names called in the seven-round NFL draft and will look to make a big impression during their rookie seasons in the NFL. South Carolina tied for third-most draft picks by one college, following behind Alabama with eight and Oklahoma and Georgia with seven.A few other players signed as undrafted free agents as well. This goes to show that the talent level at USC has tremendously increased in recent years. Let's take a look at each draft pick South Carolina had and find out who was put in the best position to succeed in their 2012 rookie NFL season.Begin Slideshow

Gamecocks Baseball: Q & A with a LSU Blogger

tsliker — Thu, 17 May 2012 20:32:53 -0400

South Carolina faces a tough test with the LSU Tigers coming to town. As you read in our preview, a lot is riding on the game for both teams.To help understand LSU baseball, we engaged our Bloguin pals over at Saturday Night Slant. Check out our Q&A with them and make sure to visit their site for all your LSU sports news in the future....

Gamecocks 10th After Opening Round of NCAA Southwest Regional

tsliker — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:08:11 -0400

The South Carolina men's golf team posted a 6-over 294 at the Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club on Thursday to open play at the NCAA Southwest Regional. The Gamecocks finished the day in 10th place but are still within reach of a top-five finish, which would send them to the NCAA Championship.

South Carolina Football: Justice Cunningham Is Mr. Underrated at Tight End

tsliker — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:33:21 -0400

There is a reliable, hard-working offensive player who has great size and soft hands. He can catch the football, block like a demon and outwork defenders. He's made clutch catches and fancy catches, and he is available in a pinch. His name is Justice Cunningham. While he isn't statistically dangerous, anyone who has watched the Gamecocks play knows that he is an underrated and valuable member of the Gamecock offense. He's the definition of a traditional tight end. His blocking is on par with a tackle. He has excellent technique and the ability to knock anyone back. He's intelligent and capable of picking up blitzes and stunts. He's also under-valued with his pass-catching. The offense doesn't use him often, so he doesn't put up mind-blowing stats, but his soft hands and big body make him a reliable third-down weapon. For a player like Cunningham, statistics do not show off his true value. Ironically, he may even see less statistical production with the explosive "Buster" Anderson carving out the role of field-stretching tight end in 2011. But that doesn't make him a poor player. In fact, I would go as far as to say that Justice Cunningham has NFL-caliber talent. Cunningham would be a capable member of a running team. If he was targeted more, he could put up big numbers, as he skills as a receiver aren't lacking. Overall, I hope Justice Cunningham is remembered for the important player he's been, not for the raw statistical data that people will look at in 20 years. He's been a great Gamecock and, hopefully, a memorable one. Read more South Carolina Football news on BleacherReport.com

Your Place: Swimming-pool safety; more on rusting dishwasher racks

tsliker — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:33:14 -0400

Considering that it took an hour to regain feeling in many of my fingertips, it might not have been the brightest thing I've done recently.

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Secret gardens revealed in Amsterdam

tsliker — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:08:10 -0400

During the third weekend of June, 30 of the most private gardens in Amsterdam are open to the public as part of Open Garden Days. Some of them are opening for the first time ever, according to a press release from the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions.

Housekeeping found tougher than office work

tsliker — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:08:10 -0400

The job of a homemaker is 20 percent more physically demanding than that of a clerical worker, according to a survey by the National Institute of Health and Nutrition and J.F. Oberlin University in Tokyo.

Try tropicals in your garden this spring

tsliker — Thu, 17 May 2012 09:08:10 -0400

When the tomatoes are finally planted, any old daffodil foliage is cut back and the beds are weeded and mulched, it's time to add the final touch of perfection -- tropicals that give your porches and patios a little island mystique.