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August 24, 2005

South Carolina gets three years probation

The NCAA has finished reviewing six major and four minor violations against South Carolina and --for the most part-- agreed that USC's investigation was "thorough and complete."

The NCAA accepted most of the penalties the Gamecocks imposed on themselves, but added an additional year to the probation.

South Carolina will be subject to the following penalties:

  • Three years football probation
  • Loss of four scholarships
  • Loss of 12 paid recruiting visits

    "We are satisfied with the results," South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier said. "We appreciate the NCAA basically agreeing with our proposal. For the next couple of years, we will only have 83 players on scholarship."

    All in all, I think South Carolina has to be pleased with this resolution. There had been some talk of substantial penalties and possibly some game forfeits. Losing a couple schollies & probation is something the Gamecocks can live with.

    Posted by Kevin Donahue

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    Comments:

    1. Cole said:

      posted on August 26, 2005 3:08 PM — 152.163.100.139 — link — abuse?



      Hope Coach Spurrier, and his big ego have fun with this group in SC. They are already strapped for talent, and have no hope of competting for the SEC much less the NCAA championship. SC will forever be on the bottom end of the SEC, and will continue to be the doormat of UF.

      Go Gators!!!!

    2. Fanblogs Author Dave said:

      posted on November 17, 2005 1:08 PM — 64.236.240.190 — link — abuse?



      Uh, guess you're having to EAT THOSE WORDS, huh? How does USC 30 Florida 22 look to you? AND Spurrier did that in his FIRST YEAR!!! All I can say is Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha. Oh man, now THAT's hilarious! Next time, THINK before you speak.

    3. tripp said:

      posted on November 17, 2005 4:15 PM — 129.252.196.190 — link — abuse?



      Haha, no doormat this year, guess cole was wrong

    4. gator john said:

      posted on August 7, 2006 5:37 PM — 24.165.121.215 — link — abuse?



      well, the joke is on the SC fans. It took a Gator to beat the Gators. I am unable to say Spurrier can not win at SC. He is just too good at college coaching.

      Go Gators!!!!!!!!

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