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USC: Five Points no longer safe at night After shooting, Pastides deems popular bar district dangerous ‘for anyone’ after midnight Thad Moore

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Five Points, long a favorite shopping and bar district among students, is not safe for them late at night, USC President Harris Pastides said Tuesday.

Pastides said in a Tuesday afternoon statement that the weekend shooting that paralyzed fi rst-year international business student Martha Childress “must serve as a turning point” for the area.

neighborhoods.

Pastides also said that USC will offer new “weekend night alternatives” to draw students from Five Points.

Alex Waelde, a USC student who owns a pair of Five Points bars and the popular Twitter account Drinking Ticket, said he largely agrees with Pastides.

He supports blocking traffic, cracking down on cheap drinks and closing bars at 2 a.m., but he said he doesn’t think Five Points should be marked as unsafe.

“I don’t think the solution is to scare students,” Waelde said. “In my opinion, by saying Five Points is no longer safe, you’re saying, ‘They won. We lost it.’”

“It is evident that Five Points after midnight is not currently a safe enough place for our students or for anyone,” Pastides said.

The statement outlines USC’s suggestions to make the area safer, including: —Sending more city and county officers to patrol Five Points on weekend nights.

—Closing bars at 2 a.m. and enforcing regulations on drink specials more strictly.

—Making the area a pedestrian district by blocking roads on Friday and Saturday nights to ease crowding on sidewalks.

—Adding lights, call boxes and “other security inf rast r uct ure” in Five Points and bordering

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RHA votes against Walk Home Cocky Senators praise ideas but ultimately vote down initiative Natalie Pita

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The Residence Hall Association failed to support Student Government’s Walk Home Cocky Program at a Tuesday night meeting.

The resolution for RHA to express their support of the program that aims to walk students home from the Thomas Cooper Libra r y late at n ight needed a si mple majority to pass but failed, with a vote of 8-19.

“At this time, we appreciate RHA’s debate on the matter tonight, and we took several notes on how we can address concerns on the program. As always, this is a new program to USC, and we will always continue to improve on the program,” said Brandon W hite, SG’s ambassador to R H A. “We don’t see this as much as a disapproval of the project but more of a continued conversation with the RHA.” White said that SG sees the debate that occurred at the RHA meeting as a positive sign that many residence hall senators are interested in the program.

One of the main concerns that senators had with the Walk Home Cocky initiative was that it is not as safe as other options, especially in the wake of last weekend’s shooting, in which fi rst-year international business st udent Mart ha Childress was struck by a stray bullet and left paralyzed from the waist down.

“I feel that some of the senators were still not convinced in the safety of having any number of students at dark at night wandering around the campus, especially after the tragic events that happened this weekend,” said RHA President Phillip Allan.

RHA Sen. Mariah Humphrey was one of them, saying she thought buses and police offered a more safe option.

A lt hough t here were some concer ns with the program itself, the resolution still received support from senators. One of the main arguments was that USC police can respond to the radios that Walk Home Cocky volunteers carry within 30 seconds, but it takes them one minute to respond to blue-light emergency phones.

“I bel ieve t hat t h is prog ra m is safe, because the volunteers for this program have undergone training and it has USC PD support,” said Kyle Ballard, the senator who proposed the resolution. “In case of an emergency, the police department could respond to a Walk Home Cocky volunteer faster than they could to a blue light just because t hey have t heir posit ion at all times.”

The t raining for Walk Home Cock y volunteers was also a major topic of debate.

All volunteers are required to attend a threeto four-hour training session in which they learn about expectations and regulations of the program, hear from campus police and are trained in walking and radio procedures.

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Carolina Productions has moved its offices to the third floor of Russell House, where their new office accomodates the staff.

CP moves to Russell House office Organization moves to new location complete with offices, workspace Natalie Pita

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After being housed in the Campus Life Center for years, Carolina Productions has officially moved to the third floor of Russell House.

“It was kind of a surprise to us when we heard we were getting [a new space]. We were comfortable in our last space. It worked really well,” said Ryan Harman, vice president of Carolina Productions.

“Really, the main thing was that we were kind of blessed with a new space out of a need to kind of

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Formerly housed in the Campus Life Center, Carolina Productions recently relocated its offices for more space.

repurpose the old space for an expanding initiative.”

The new space marks a new independence for the organization, as it will have space of its own for the fi rst time.

“These programming boards at other universities have t heir ow n space, but we’ve been sort of cooped in with other organizations like leadership, community service, Student Government,” said CP President Erik Telford. “We’ve never really had a space of our own.”

T he new space a l low s ro om for Ca rol i n a Productions to have a place for everything they ow n, including a popcorn mach ine, tent and calendars.

“Now that we have our new space that has a new home for it to be, we have our own space for everyone to work diligently, and we have room to grow,” Telford said. “So those are kind of the main focuses that we kind of wanted to hit on when we got a new office.”

The new office also increases leadership potential within the organization, because with so much space, new members are spending more time in the office.

“Ever yone’s in here doing t heir homework, gaining experience with what we’re doing kind of just by osmosis, by just seeing what the day-to-day operations of the organization are, and learning and becoming better leaders,” Harman said.

Carolina Productions has fi ve committees that plan events, and the new studio gives more space for each committee than the previous space.

“They need to make sure t hey have a space for all of them to meet so that they know what their jobs are and what role they’re going to play,” Telford said. “This place is perfect for that. We have, like, millions of chairs. We have these giant desks. They can make sure these posters go out to all the academic buildings, and make sure that

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South Carolina will travel to Tennessee on Saturday in game two of a three-game conference road trip.

Langhorne Slim is coming to the New Brookland Tavern with his band, The Law, later this month.

Editorial Board: After the Five Points shooting, more drastic measures are necessary.

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Richland County deputy fired after assault charge

Graham’s campaign raises $1.17 M in last quarter

A Richland County deputy was fi red after he was charged with assault for putting a woman in handcuffs at a Columbia restaurant, The State reported.

Paul Derrick, 49, was fi red by Sheriff Leon L ot t af ter meet i ng w it h prosec utor s a nd Columbia’s interim police chief Tuesday.

Derrick was arrested by Columbia police last week after he was captured on a cellphone video putting a woman in handcuffs and reprimanding her.

Derrick had worked for the department for 14 years and had previously worked for the Columbia Fire Department.

Lott is expected to speak more extensively about fi ring Derrick today.

— Hannah Jeffrey, Assistant News Editor

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s campaign has more money now than it has ever had, after raising $1.17 million from July to September, The State reported.

According to Graham’s campaign, Graham has more than $6.9 million on hand.

In the same period, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott brought his cash-on-hand total to $2.87 million after raising $762,000.

This marks the third quarter in a row that Graham has raised more than $1.1 million.

Graham started out the quarter with $6.3 million, continued on to raise $1.17 million and spent approximately $533,000.

Graham will face three Republican challengers in a primary, including state Sen. Lee Bright, R-Spartanburg; Nancy Mace, the first woman to graduate from The Citadel; and Richard Cash, who previously ran for Congress.

— Hannah Jeffrey, Assistant News Editor

State Fair to raise age restrictions at night Headed to the fair? Starting tonight, you might need to show ID. Starting tonight, anyone under 18 years old will be have to be accompanied by a parent after 7 p.m., The State reported. People over 18 may be required to present a photo ID. Previously, the S.C. State Fair required visitors under 16 years old to be accompanied by a parent after 5 p.m.

State Fair manager Gary Goodman told the newspaper that this will cost the fair money, but safety of fairgoers is of greater importance.

“We don’t want to have anything happen like another Five Points at the fair,” Goodman said, in reference to the Sunday morning shooting that left a USC freshman paralyzed from the hips down.

— Hannah Jeffrey, Assistant News Editor

‘Cosby’ star tells students to get involved in politics Rashad emphasizes importance of political participation Sarah Martin

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As she addressed a crowd of USC students about participating in the political process, actress Phylicia Rashad channeled her inner Clair Huxtable and told the students exactly what she thought.

“Your participation is essential,” Rashad said.

Known for her role as Bill Cosby’s wife on “The Cosby Show” and for being t he f irst A f rican-A merican woman to win a Tony award, Rashad has traveled across the country to promote political awareness, especially with young people. After speaking in the Russell House Theater at an event put on by the USC College Democrats on Tuesday night, Rashad was greeted with a standing ovation.

Rashad spoke deliberately, stressing t he importance of each word and syllable. Taking the time to gather her thoughts, she began describing her

personal background and how she came to care so deeply about politics in high school.

“I learned the importance of civic participation and that elected officials didn’t have to stay in office,” Rashad said. “I learned I can say something about this; I can do something about this.”

R ashad also spoke about t he importance of college students getting involved in politics. While speaking about the meaning of the word “law,” she said that only God’s law is perfect, and that man-made law needs some work.

Rashad also told students to “not be deterred by things you hear.” Having been in show business, Rashad said she can recognize the difference between genu i ne messages a nd market i ng pitches.

Jaime Harrison, chairman of the South Carolina Democratic Party, also spoke and called Rashad a great friend.

He also urged students to remember the history of the country and how far African-Americans’ rights have come in the government.

Additionally, Harrison asked students

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t o r e me mb er t he word s M a r t i n Luther King Jr. wrote while jailed in Birmingham, Ala., in 1963.

“We will have to repent in t his generation not merely for the hateful words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people,” Harrison quoted King as saying. “Human progress never rolls in on wheels of inevitability; it comes through the tireless efforts of men willing to be coworkers with God, and without this hard work, time itself becomes an ally of the forces of social stagnation.”

Harrison said that standing by and not voting in state elections is similar to being silent in the face of opposition.

After asking students to raise their hands if they remembered the Trayvon Martin case, Harrison reminded the audience that Stand Your Ground laws also exist in South Carolina and that state leaders passed them.

“You deserve the best leadership here in South Carolina,” Harrison said.

Students also had the chance to ask Rashad questions following her speech, but many took that opportunity to express their affection for her. The USC chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority presented her with a gift, and Chris Campbell, a second-year law student,

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Phylicia Rashad encouraged students to be active in politics the way she was. said he was nervous to speak to her and asked to give her a hug. Rashad obliged.

A fter being asked by a 10-yearold how younger kids can also make a difference in the political process, Rashad smiled.

“You just did,” she said.

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PRODUCTIONS • Continued from A1 every show that they run reflects the professionalism that CP hopes to maintain.”

A lthough the office is complete a r c h it e c t u r a l l y, C a r o l i n a Product ionS is st ill adding personality to the space.

“The other cool thing about the office and its progress is that right now we’ve done all the architectural t hings. R ight now, we’re moving for wards and k ind of liv ing in it and realizing, ‘How can we add our character to it?’” Harman said.

Te l f ord a nd H a r m a n s t a r t e d meet i ng over t he s u m mer w it h architects to outline the plans in early June. They took The Daily Gamecock on a tour Tuesday of the most important aspects of the new office.

They talk to agents and print out materials,” said Telford. “W hen committee members come in as well, this can serve as home base for them when it comes to support ing t he organization.”

Home base T he home ba se feat u re s fou r computers, two printers, two phones and f ive whiteboards that ref lect the professional goals of Carolina Productions.

“This is where [our coordinators] check t heir ema il; t h is is where they do research on their events.

Offices and Storage The Carolina Productions office includes an office area for a faculty adv isor, a nd work spaces for t he graduate assistant, graphic designer and president.

Surrounding this space is storage for personal items, office supplies, archives, cameras and laptops.

FIVE POINTS • Cont. from A1 Mayor Steve Benjamin sa id on h is c a mpa ig n website that he would hold a community meeting to discuss crime at 5:30 p.m. today at t he Columbia police PACE headquarters, 1001 Harden St. I nter im Colu mbia Pol ic e C h ief Rub en Sa nt iago cou ld not immediately be reached Tuesday afternoon, but he has said this week that he doesn’t think police in Five Points could have done anything differently to prevent t he Su nday morning shoot ing and that he would continue to send 10 to 20 officers on weekend nights.

Early Sunday morning, Childress and a friend were st a nd i ng by t he

Workspace A desk in the center of the office provides a personal workspace and a place to organize posters and keep track of handbills.

According to Harman, the desk epitomizes one of the most important aspects of the new space.

“It’s really centered towards group work, and that’s how we function as a unit, how we plan our programs, how we execute them,” Harman said.

“So now our office really ref lects working together, sharing the labor and accomplishing our events.”

fountain waiting for a taxi when an argument broke out nearby and a man fired twice, a police report says. A stray bullet struck Childress, hitting vital organs and lodging in her spine.

Michael Juan Smith was arrested in connection with the shooting minutes later and faces five charges, i nc lud i n g a g g r a v at e d a s s a u l t a n d b a t t e r y, possession of a stolen pistol and possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a violent felony.

Smith allegedly told an officer, “I’m sorry I did not mean to shoot,” according to the police report.

The weekend shooting fol lows i n a st r i ng of v iolent crimes in Five Points in recent years.

February saw a brawl

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The new Carolina Productions office features a home base, workspaces, a meeting space and offices and storage in which members can plan for upcoming events.

Meeting Space A large meeting table is one of the core spaces in the studio, especially for the leadership team.

“Our executive board meetings happen here, and we all sit here and go over what’s been going on and what we have for t he f ut ure and

break out, g u nshot s reported and a man charged with opening fire on a police officer. In the months since, a group of USC students was robbed at gunpoint, and bouncers have been stabbed in two separate incidents. “ We c le a rl y h ave a problem dow n here of outside elements coming into Five Points — not as patrons and with obvious i l l i n t e n t i o n s ,” F i v e Points Association head A my Bet h Frank s said in an email. “Let there be no misunderstanding that we are not unaware of the problems facing our community and the dangers being imposed on our patrons.”

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how to better promote and advance ourselves wit hin t he universit y,” Telford said. “So this is where all the really deep and hard thinking happens. This is where the magic happens, basically.”

WALK • Cont. from A1 this training is not enough.

“It’s a safe walk program, and if for some reason something does happen, these students do not have the training or the resources to keep people safe,” said RHA Sen. Lee Goble.

T h e Wa l k H o m e C o c k y program is currently in a soft lau nch, mea n i ng t hat t he program is being run without any advertising.

The official launch is not until Oct. 21, but five students used the service on Monday night, and 13 used it on Tuesday. “ T h i s i s ve r y s ub s t a nt i a l , considering we have only just started it, and we haven’t done a ny adver t isi ng,” sa id M is s y Torgerson, who coordinates the Walk Home Cocky program.

According to Torgerson, the Walk Home Cocky program has

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already received many positive comments from the students who have made use of the initiative. “ We’v e b e e n v e r y e x c it e d because we feel like we’re making a dif ference in t hese people’s lives,” Torgerson said.

Walk Home Cocky organizers have spoken with the USC police, who believe that three students is a safe number. A ny st udent who wants a walk home f rom t he T homas Cooper Libra r y is paired with both a male and female student.

“The idea is safety in numbers, and people who are walking in groups of three are less likely to be approached,” Torgerson said. “I know when I’m walking, I prefer walking in groups of three or more, because I just feel safer at that point.”

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Shooting shows need for drastic change in Five Points ISSUE Despite CPD efforts, violent incidents continues to occur.

OUR STANCE A greater response than ever before is necessary.

P r e s ide nt H a r r i s Pa s t ide s’ announcement in the aftermath of a student’s tragic injury that Five Points is not safe after midnight has been a long time coming.

For years now, USC’s de facto entertainment district has been stricken with bursts of violent crime — shootings, stabbings and armed robberies — and although the school’s own students were often victimized, it was usually the Columbia Police Department, not USC, who responded most directly.

Now, after a stray bullet has paralyzed a freshman student, USC has come out with a grim declaration and the outline of a plan to start fixing up the area’s crime troubles.

He began with the obvious: that USC’s students are the driving economic force that keeps Five Points businesses afloat. The bond between the two is undeniable, and subsequently the school, businesses and law enforcement all ought to band together to better protect the streets of Five Points.

Sound familiar? It should, because we’ve struggled with violent crime far too many times in the past as it is. But we hope that this time around local leaders will finally implement the drastic measures necessary to stamp out the crime before it gets any worse.

Pastides’ suggestions included mak ing the area an exclusively pedestrian district on weekend nights to ease crowding on sidewalks and adding lighting and call boxes, though we consider those nominal patches rather than real solutions.

Columbia police ought to consider checkpoints — even metal detectors, if that’s what it takes — and stricter enforcement for loitering to combat the problem.

These suggestions are all well and good, and we hope city and business

“If Pastides’ statement shows anything, it’s that those changes seem to be starting.

Now, we need to make sure they see them through.”

leaders will implement them. Still, these conversations have touches of déjà vu.

Crime has long been a struggle in Five Points, and every year, after a high-profile incident, police efforts are bolstered accordingly. Even so, stabbings, muggings and shootings seem to return before too long.

We understand that some crime is inevitable in a city, but Columbia needs to look beyond patches and half-measures.

Flooding the area with police won’t f ix a years-old problem.

Neit her w i l l i n st a l l i ng more cameras, lights or call boxes.

Crime in Five Points is a challenge that USC, police and Five Points businesses alike have struggled to solve. It’s time that each takes ownership of it and makes an effort to identify and remedy the root cause of the area’s troubles — and does so without pointing fingers.

Bars can hire more security or band together to agree to earlier closing times. Police can focus on identif ying criminals instead of underage drinkers. USC can play a more prominent role in protecting its students off campus.

And if Pastides’ statement shows anything, it’s that those changes seem to be starting. Now, we need to make sure they see them through.

Criminals, not students, should be CPD’s focus T he r e a s o n t r a g ic e v e nt s a r e s o t r a g ic i s b e c au s e t y pic a l l y, nothing ever comes out of them. Communities come together for a short while, but event ually, people go back to their daily lives. After Saturday evening, Oct. 12, an innocent young woman was shot in Five Points in a random act of violence. I cannot stay silent and do nothing.

The news has already got ten out regard i ng how outstanding Martha Childress was, but those things do not resonate with me as much as they should. The thing that really hits me deeply is the fact that she is just so normal. She is just.

Like. Me. This tragedy will never be diminished by its accidental nature, but that is what made me sit back, pause and really think about what has taken place. She is just like me. That could have happened to me.

Or to one of my friends.

Or to anyone. The normalcy of the situation is what bothers me the most about this whole incident.

Was her presence in

Five Points in the early hours of the morning regrettable? Yes. A nd t he a rg u ment ca n be made that nothing good happens after midnight, but according to news reports, she had not been drinking, there was no alcohol in her system at the hospital, and there is a n 18+ bar in Five Points t hat she could have very well been at, legally giving her every right to have been there that evening. She was brea k i ng no law, she had not been drinking u nderage and yet she is t he v ic t i m of t h is incredibly unfortunate act of violence.

In the past couple of months, law enforcement has “upped t he a nte” b y i nc re a s i ng p ol ic e presence and surveillance in Five Points af ter a series of shootings last semester. As a regular in Five Points, it is no secret that police are on patrol.

But on patrol for what? I would bet a lot of money t hat if you asked any given student what they think the police’s main concern in Five Points is, they would answer: drunk college kids.

Since t he police presence was increased due to previous shootings, why on earth do we s t i l l fe el t h at t he m a i n concer n of officers is the moneyma k i ng vent u re of arrest ing u nderage college students? Why do we not feel t hat their main concern is keeping us safe? If the police presence in Five Points is truly there to protect college students from the street violence t hat u nfor t u nately s o of t e n g r ac e s t h at neighborhood, then it really makes me wonder how this random act of violence could be carried out.

I wonder j u s t how much foc us is placed on t he dr u n k college st udent just tr ying to have a good time, and how much focus is placed on the people who are up to no good and have no place, bringing gun violence to an otherwise peaceful environment.

A c c id e nt s h ap p e n .

But Martha was doing nothing wrong and had every right to be there.

I want to know at what p oi nt it b e c a me OK

for pol ice of f icers to protect or serve. Are law enforcement too busy trying to “serve” their m i nor i n p o s s e s s io n quot a a nd f a i l i ng to protect in the process?

W hat was t heir main objective for being in Five Points that evening?

I a m w r it i ng t h is letter as a call to action for college students and Columbia residents alike to demand more from law enforcement. If you even remotely feel as I do about this issue, I would encourage you to speak up so that we can make something happen.

It is high t ime for us college kids to feel safe and secure on our own campus and community a nd for t he target s t o b e remove d f r om our backs. We are not the problem. I beg law enforcement on campus a nd in t he g reater Columbia area to realize t h is a nd reeva luate t heir pr ior it ies when “pat rolling” t he Five Points neighborhood.

— Calla Chuy, sixthyear marketing and management student

Safety resources abound at USC In light of recent crime, taking precautions, using services essential With daylight savings time approaching in less than three weeks, it is imperative we as students take steps to keep ourselves safe at all times. Earlier nightfalls and later nights at the library create circumstances that require us to be cognizant of possible danger on and around campus. USC provides a number of services that students worried about traveling on campus late at night can take advantage of.

In terms of travel safety, the university offers several travel options to ease students’ concerns.

All shuttle services are available Monday through Friday while classes are in session. There are two evening shuttles, which operate from 5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The routes may be found on the Parking Services website and on the listings detailing the other shuttle routes near bus stops.

A strobe light makes these shuttles identifiable.

Additionally, a late night shuttle runs from 12:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. and can be dispatched by calling Steven 777-3351. APO Escort is another Asbill Fourth-year free ser vice available thanks to pharmacy the Iota Mu chapter of Alpha Phi student Omega National Service Fraternity.

The service is available from 8 p.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and can be called for a pickup at 777-DUCK (3825).

If all else fails, the campus police can escort you safely to your residence hall or car; they can be reached at 777-4215.

Other steps we can take to minimize our risk of endangerment late at night include walking along well-lit and busy sidewalks and roads, traveling in groups and having a plan in mind before going anywhere in Five Points. It’s always a good idea to let someone know where you are at all times.

Generally, it is safer to drive somewhere than it is to walk. It is also probably safer to park in a garage than by the Coliseum or in the Bates lot.

That being said, there is no security guaranteed at any of the garages or lots, and lighting is often poor.

Due to the ever-increasing parking dilemma, most commuting students won’t be able to park at the garages around exam time anyway unless, perhaps, they’re on the board of trustees. The best bet for these students may be to park at a faculty or graduate lot after 5 p.m. and utilize one of the evening shuttle services once they are ready to leave campus.

Last but not least, trust your intuition.

If your gut feeling about someone you meet or somewhere you go is bad, trust yourself and take appropriate action. If you are in an unfamiliar area with unfamiliar faces, it’s best to stay sober.

According to the U.S. A rmy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program, almost half of all sexual assaults occur when the victim, perpetrator or both are intoxicated.

Never be embarrassed to leave somewhere if you feel uncomfortable. If you witness something that bothers you, or raises your suspicions, contact Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. College is a time for experiencing life on your own and having fun, but there is real-world danger that we must be aware of. Here’s to hoping “fall back” brings us more sleep and less crime.

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Langhorne Slim simmers in Columbia Acoustic rocker talks touring, inspiration before show Caitlyn McGuire

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The soulful Langhorne Slim and his band, The Law, are set to perform at the New Brookland Tavern on Oct. 28 for one of their final stops on a six-week tour.

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mong the numerous country and rock performers that Columbia has welcomed this October, t he cit y is soon to welcome one of its most unique acts. Singer and songwriter Langhorne Slim with his band, The Law, feat uring dr ummer Malachi DeLorenzo, bassist Jeff Ratner and keyboarder David Moore, they will perform their rock ‘n’ roll songs at the New Brookland Tavern Oct. 28.

This will be one of the band’s last stops on their six-week tour around the country, performing their organic, acoustic rock favorites as well as songs

from their most recent record, “The Way We Move,” which was released last year and features upbeat sounds with a unique rawness. Slim and the crew tour about once a year, which has made them love the life on the road and make it a part of their everyday lives. “[Touring] is the only thing I’ve ever done,” Slim said. “Playing music and performing for people is what I was put on this earth to do.”

What started out as his passion, Slim has made his dreams reality by making music his career f ull-t ime. A f ter moving to New York at the ripe age of 18, Slim spent his time performing at

open mic nights, clubs and for friends, eventually meeting the rest of his band.

“I got my musical start anywhere I could,” Slim said.

His music has lead him from coast to coast, moving from the Big Apple to Southern California, to Portland, Ore., and now to Nashville, Tenn. Slim admits though that he never really feels settled in a home, constantly touring and spreading his music.

The soulful singer said he gains inspiration for his original songs from life and all that comes with it.

“I get to do what really matters to me,” Slim said. “I stay true to my

emotions and fi nd inspiration for my music.”

As a once-struggling artist who now has found much success, he encourages students and musicians to persist in what they do.

“If it’s something that you need to do, do it.” Slim said. “If you have an art or a passion, make that the biggest part of your life.”

He said he’s look ing for ward to returning to Columbia with his band and it ready to share his sounds with the city one more time.

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‘Captain Phillips’ shakes camera, rattles audience True-life thriller grabs attention from start to finish Jonathan Winchell

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Director: Paul Greengrass Starring: Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Mahat M. Ali, Catherine Keener Rating: PG-13 for sustained intense sequences of menace, bloody images The Maersk Alabama was headed for Kenya when it was hijacked in 2009 by a band of Somali pirates. Capt. Richard Phillips (Tom Hanks) did ever y t hing he could to protect his crew and appease the pirates until the Nav y could intervene.

Paul Greengrass (“The Bourne Ultimatum,” “Un ited 93” ) d i rec ted a t h r i l ler, “Capt a i n Phillips,” on their story with impeccable precision and skill.

For 134 m i nutes, t he f il m is i ntense a nd claustrophobic, quickly throwing the audience into the terror and dread that its characters felt.

A knot forms in the stomach that does not let go until the fi nal minutes of the fi lm.

Greengrass is well-known for his use of the shaky camera technique. While most directors use this shooting style in a lazy and unjustified way, Greengrass deftly uses the hand-held camera to create a sense of urgency.

The documentary realism makes the action feel spontaneous and unstaged. Too many fi lms have the camera whisked and jerked around just to

relate “confusion” or “chaos.”

In Greengrass’s fi lms the camera work might seem unplanned, as if the crew had no knowledge of what exactly was going to be fi lmed seconds before “action” was yelled, but the position of characters and their relation to their surroundings is always precisely designed.

Having an unsteady, roaming camera makes the action unpredictable and intense. It is as though a documentary cameraman was one of the hostages, and he did not know how things would turn out.

Also, since the majority of the fi lm takes place on the container ship and later in a cramped lifeboat, the queasy motion of the camera makes complete sense.

The four main pirates are played by Barkhad Abdi, Mahat M. Ali, Barkhad Abdirahman and Faysal A hmed . None of them had ever acted before.

Greengrass was smart not to cast known actors in those roles. If even a superb actor such as Don Cheadle was playing one of the pirates, the fi lm’s authenticity would be greatly diminished. The characters’ history in the slums of Somalia is believable.

While films based on true stories always have to be taken with a grain of salt and should be judged as artistic representation, not factual documents, “Captain Phillips” comes across as realistic. The facts might not all line up with reality, but the emotion and power of the fi lm remain true.

Greengrass is not bothered with mak ing a mindless thriller with grat uitous action and hollow heroics. Phillips is shown at the beginning of the fi lm packing his bags and saying goodbye to his wife (Catherine Keener). He was a normal man, just doing his job, when terror struck his ship that day. He was a quiet, diligent hero who survived because of his will and intelligence.

Pa r t of wh at m a ke s t he whole at t ac k so maddening is how senseless it was. The pirates were disorganized, ignorant and gullible young

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Tom Hanks delivers a convincing and powerful performance in his role as the ship captain who had to protect his crew from Somali pirates until their rescue. men who had nothing to live for except hijacking ships for money, and they caused so much pain and suffering. The one thing they had was their determination to live.

The fi nal moments in the fi lm release tension for both the audience and Phillips.

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DJ Subtonic electrifies underground Columbia USC spin doctor Jason Brantingham produces infectious beats Bridget Donovan

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Underground Columbia, the bass shakes.

Speakers quiver as the music by Subtonic creates vibrations that infuse the room.

The mastermind behind these infectious beats is Jason Brant ingham, a t hird-year political science student.

Brantingham is from Charleston and began mixing his freshman year.

“I’ve been seriously practicing for about a year and a half, maybe even less than that,” Brantingham said.

He started off creating sounds by keyboard then progressed into investing professional DJ equipment. Brantingham’s music will have your heart thumping, head banging and cup shaking.

Music can often make or break a social sit uation, but Brantingham never fails to create an edgy, appealing atmosphere. Only extremely talented and musically oriented

deejays can let a crowd become emotionally responsive to t heir work , a nd yet aga i n Brantingham succeeds.

The waves of music weave together and allow people to physically and emotionally connect to the sounds they hear.

Subtonic performed a paid g ig in Five Points in April along with other DJs, like Gardnsound, Lucid and Moody. His most recent event was mixing at a Phi Mu Alpha black light party on Sept. 20.

Brantingham is passionate about his mixes, and it shows in his ability to create complex, intertwining sound frequencies. He mixes in his apartment and at Electric Blue Records in Charleston.

His mixes can be found on SoundCloud. His account has over 2,000 plays, with 250 plays on his fi rst original track. Brantingham enjoys spending his free time DJing and writing electronic dance music, he said.

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Q: What is your favorite part about being a DJ? A: Getting to see people react to what I play.

Whether it’s dancing or relaxing or yelling for a crazy transition or anything.

Q: Who are some DJ’s you personally look up to?

A: People who actually practice the art instead of just pressing play. Skream, Jon Gooch (Feed Me/ Spor), Netsky, RL Grime, Mat Zo, Dillon Francis and so many others.

Q: Do you plan to make this a career and if so what would be your goals?

A: I probably won’t DJ for a career, but I’d like to produce music as an engineer in a studio.

Q: What types of events do you usually DJ, and what are your favorite events to DJ? A: I usually DJ house parties, but my favorite has been “Down the Rabbit Hole” a small festival I played at in Charleston.”

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Hanks deserves an Oscar nomination for Best Actor for his performance in this fi lm; he doesn’t seem like he is acting.

Greeng rass has made a not her fi lm that grabs viewers, runs them through the ringer and cathartically pushes t hem out t he ot her side, showing the dignity and strength of man in the face of horror.

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Senior quarterback Connor Shaw said that despite scoring 52 points in last week’s win over Arkansas, the Gamecocks still must cut down on mistakes in order to beat Tennessee.

South Carolina looks to notch 4th-straight win over Volunteers Danny Garrison

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A fter a three game stretch that saw South Carolina earn a reputation for blowing leads late in games, last weekend’s 52-7 pummeling of Arkansas was just what the doctor ordered for the Gamecocks.

South Carolina’s young defense finally managed to play consistently throughout a game, and the offense never let up, but coach Steve Spurrier said his team is far from complacent with its performance.

“Ou r g uys are get t ing bet ter, we t h in k ,” Spurrier said. “And there’s still a lot of room for improvement. But we’ve not done enough to think we’re hot stuff yet.”

As the score shows, the Gamecock offense ran like a well-oiled machine against the Razorbacks, but senior quarterback Connor Shaw agreed with his coach’s assessment.

“We’ve got to limit our mistakes, our careless mistakes,” Shaw said. “I had a careless turnover.

There’s always something we can improve on, and I think eliminating mistakes, especially in a crucial game, is going to be key for us.”

Historically, South Carolina’s series with the Volunteers has been very one-sided. From the first annual meeting of the teams in 1992 to an overtime loss in 2007, Tennessee took 10 of 14 games. But starting in 2008, South Carolina has won three of the last four meetings.

The Gamecocks will look this weekend to win four straight against the Volunteers for the fi rst time ever, and Spurrier pointed to recruiting to explain South Carolina’s resurgence in the SEC East rivalry.

“We’re starting the keep the best players in our state,” Spurrier said. “Historically, so many good players would leave our state and go to FSU, Georgia and Tennessee and so forth. So it’s important to keep the best players in-state.”

Many current Gamecocks are too young to remember Tennessee’s run of dominance — both over South Carolina and nationally — and treating the Volunteers as a younger brother in the conference has become a norm. Seniors like Shaw could become the first ever to go undefeated against Tennessee in their careers.

Forgetting wins and losses, the trip to Knoxville has increased significance for Spurrier, who spent much of his youth in the Volunteer state.

“It’s always a thrill to go there,” Spurrier said.

“As a youngster growing up, somebody would give my dad three tickets, and he’d take my brother and

I, and we’d go watch the Vols play. Yeah, it brings back a lot of memories.”

Aside from the history of the rivalry, Shaw pointed to the atmosphere of Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium as a reason to be excited this weekend.

Now the fourth-largest football stadium in the country, renovations completed in 2010 expanded the stadium’s capacity to 102,455.

“It’s going to be an exciting game. It’s always fun going to Tennessee. They hold over 100,000,” Shaw said. “And we’re looking forward to the challenge.”

With Shaw landing at No. 3 in the SEC in

“We’ve not done enough to think we’re hot stuff yet.”

quarterback rating and sophomore running back Mike Davis leading the conference in rushing, some Gamecock fans are calling for more coverage from the national media. But Spurrier insists his team is not fazed by such outside influences.

“I think having a wonderful season is a lot more important to [the players] than how much attention they get.” Spurrier said. “Ten years from now, people are not going to ask Connor Shaw, ‘How much attention did you get when you played?’ They’re going to ask him, ‘What was your dang record?’”

As the Gamecocks put their 5-1 (3-1 SEC) record on the line in Neyland Stadium, Spurrier stressed the importance of not resting on last weekend’s blowout victory.

“As we all know, as competitors, as any team, you have to have the ability to forget,” Spurrier said. “Forget bad games as well as good games.

You’ve got to forget them and get ready for the next opponent, or else you’re setting yourself up to get clobbered the next week.”

— Steve Spurrier

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Connor Shaw said it will be exciting to play at Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium because of its 100,000-plus capacity.

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No. 16 Texas Tech @ West Virginia, Sat. noon, Fox Sports 1 A pair of Big 12 teams face off Saturday. One of them is Texas Tech, led by first-year head coach K lif f K ingsbu r y. It is u ncertain who will start for the Red Raiders this weekend, as freshman quarterback Baker Mayfield missed last weekend’s victory against Iowa State . Another freshman quarterback took the reins in Mayfield’s place. Davis Webb has performed adequately whenever he has stepped in for Mayfield this season, throwing for nine touchdowns and fi ve interceptions . Mayfield has similar statistics, but has put up more yards than Webb and has thrown eight touchdowns and five interceptions.

Traditionally a pass-heavy team, this year’s Red Raider offense is no different. Junior tight end Jace Amaro is a key target, catching 47 passes for 606 yards and a touchdown so far this year. The Mountaineers (3-3) have the home-field advantage but will need a monster effort from their offense to keep up with a high-powered Texas Tech.

The quarterback situation is uncertain for West Virginia, so senior running back Charles Sims will have to help shoulder the load. He needs to have an incredible day for the Mountaineers to pull off the upset.

Iowa State @ No. 12 Baylor, Sat. 7 p.m., ESPNU A nother undefeated Big 12 team is Baylor.

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Florida State freshman quarterback Jameis Winston faces his toughest test of the season Saturday against Clemson. has piled up 643 yards and eight touchdowns to lead the explosive offense. Junior Bryce Petty has played nearly mistake-free at quarterback. Petty has thrown for 1,690 yards and 13 touchdowns with only one interception. Senior Tevin Reese and junior Antwan Goodley have more than 600 yards receiving and six touchdown catches apiece.

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Central Florida @ No. 8 Louisville, Fri. 8 p.m., ESPN

Fresh off a Thursday night victor y against Rutgers , “Teddy Heisman” is back at it again for L ou is v i l le. Teddy Br idgewater ha s led the Cardinals to an undefeated record so far.

Louisville has one of its toughest tests of the season in Central Florida, whose only loss came to South Carolina. UCF junior quarterback Blake Bortles has had a solid year, with 1,334 yards and nine touchdowns and just three picks. Bridgewater seems to be the superior quarterback, compiling 18 touchdow ns w it h just t wo intercept ions .

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Arkansas @ No. 1 Alabama, Sat. 7 p.m., ESPN/WatchESPN Coming off its 48-7 victory over the Kentucky Wildcats, the Alabama Crimson Tide switches focus to an Arkansas team that suffered a 52-7 home loss to South Carolina last weekend. Alabama’s ground game dest royed a mediocre Kent uck y defense last Saturday, accounting for five touchdowns from three different players. Sophomore tailbacks T.J. Yeldon and Kenyan Drake led the Crimson Tide of fense Sat urday, running for a combined 230 yards and four touchdowns. After South Carolina running back Mike Davis carved up Arkansas’s defense for 128 yards on 19 carries and a touchdown, Yeldon and Drake should be able to continue their stellar play and attack the Razorback defense. A rkansas sophomore quarterback Brandon Allen will need to improve on his 4-12, or 33.3 percent, completion rate that yielded 30 yards and one interception if the Razorbacks hope to survive in this contest. Although Arkansas showed signs in its game against Texas A&M, the Razorbacks have dropped two straight to Florida a nd Sout h Ca rol i na by 20 -plu s points. Alabama senior quarterback A.J. McCarron shouldn’t have too much trouble in this one, and fans should expect Alabama to roll past a struggling Razorback team.

No. 6 LSU @ Ole Miss, Sat. 7 p.m., ESPN2/WatchESPN A prom isi ng Ole M iss season has taken a turn for the worst after dropping three straight conference games, and it doesn’t look to get muc h b et t er f or t he R eb el s a s LSU makes its way into Oxford, M iss. The Tigers, led by senior

quarterback Zach Mettenberger and sophomore tailback Jeremy Hill, took care of business last Saturday in their 17-6 win over the Florida Gators. Hill ran the ball 19 times for 121 yards (6.4 yards per carry) and created space for Mettenberger to fi nd open wide receivers. Although Mettenberger did not play well in the win, expect him to put in some extra time in the film room this week and correct his mistakes. For Ole Miss, a disappointing 41-38 loss to the Aggies leaves many questions.

The once-superb ground attack was not effective against Texas A&M, as the Aggies forced junior quarterback Bo Wallace to beat them with his arm. Wallace answered t he bell, completing 22 of his 36 attempts for 301 yards and three touchdowns.

Assuming LSU focuses on taking out Wallace’s legs and eliminating the read option the Rebels like to run, it should be a tough one for Wallace and the Rebels going up against a defense t hat allows an average of only 22 points per game.

No. 24 Auburn @ No. 7 Texas A&M, Sat. 3:30 p.m., CBS The newly ranked Auburn Tigers have quietly performed well this yea r, defeat i n g con ference fo e Mississippi State and Ole Miss, but now, all attention must be directed to the Texas A&M Aggies. To no surprise, the Aggies, led by reigning Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel, have shined this season.

Texas A&M has won three straight, and much of t he Aggies’ success owes to an offense that has averaged 47.8 points per game. The Tigers may not seem like a threat, but with a defense ranked 21st for points allowed (18.8 per game) , Manziel could fi nd some trouble on Saturday.

Auburn has been at its best when junior running back Tre Mason has run effectively. Mason will look for gaps between the tackles against a physical Aggie defense that prides

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LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger and his Tigers will face Ole Miss on the road after the Rebels narrowly missed out on an upset over No. 7 Texas A&M last weekend. itself in stuffi ng the ground game.

Texas A&M should be able to put up poi nt s on Aubu r n’s defense; t he quest ion is how many and if Auburn’s of fense w ill be able to keep up with the aerial attack and running game Manziel orchestrates.

N o . 2 2 F l o r i d a @ N o . 14 M i s s o u r i , S a t . 12 : 21 p. m ., GamePlan/ESPN3 Fol low i ng a n upl if t i ng 41-26 victory over once-No. 7 Georgia, t he M issouri Tigers suf fered an impactful injury on Saturday, losing senior quarterback James Franklin for the foreseeable future. Now the Tigers will call on freshman Maty Mauk to come in and finish what

could be a very successful season for Missouri. In his short stint at the helm, Mauk completed all three of his pass attempts for 23 yards and ran t he ball t hree t imes for 12 yards. Florida’s coaching staff is most likely creating schemes to confuse the young quarterback and force him into errors. The Tigers will need senior wide-out L’Damian Washington to continue his stellar play and will also call on sophomore w ide receiver Dor ial GreenBeckham to step up and make big plays for t he offense. The Tiger defense hasn’t allowed opposing teams to score much (t hey have SEC • B5

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any interceptions.

With Ellington’s status in question, the timing of sophomore receiver Shaq Roland’s return from suspension is fortunate for the Gamecocks. He and junior Damiere Byrd will be instrumental for the Gamecocks in setting up the passing attack, but it could be a rough day if the two players cannot get open in their one-on-one matchups.

Spurrier and Shaw both said the quarterback’s improvement owes to playing more games and gaining confidence.

One thing that has elevated Shaw’s game this season is his ability to throw the deep ball. Roland caught a touchdown off a deep ball in the first game against North Carolina, and Byrd has caught long touchdowns the past two weeks.

Shaw said t here are several reasons for his increased success on deep passes.

“I think we have more protection up front,” Shaw said. “I think I’ve had more time; I’m hanging in the pocket more, trusting my reads. We have guys that can stretch the field vertically, so all of that plays into it.”

With the presence that Tennessee’s defensive tackles have inside, the passing game will likely be crucial to a Gamecock victory.

The vertical attack has not disappointed so far this season and has improved noticeably from last year.

“I think it has been better than the past, and it goes back to all the hard work we put over the summer to get the connections down,” Shaw said.

“Also, we got our five guys up front who are giving me great protection, so that’s a big advantage for us.”

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Junior wide-out Bruce Ellington turned in his best game of the season against Arkansas, scoring two touchdowns.

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No. 9 UCLA @ No. 13 Stanford, Sat. 3:30 p.m., ABC Stanford (5-1) is coming off an upset loss against Utah , which put a damper on the Cardinal’s national title hopes. To keep them alive, Stanford must beat an undefeated UCLA team led by sophomore quarterback Brett Hundley. Hundley has dual-threat ability and is a big part of the Br u i ns’ r u n n i ng ga me. Joi n i ng h i m i n t he backfield is junior tailback Jordan James, who has five rushing touchdowns so far. For the Cardinal to win, junior quarterback Kevin Hogan needs to have a bounce-back game. Junior wide receiver Ty Montgomery could have a lot to do with making that happen, compiling 514 yards receiving and five touchdowns on 31 catches this year.

No. 5 Florida State @ No. 3 Clemson, Sat. 8 p.m., ABC In what’s indisputably the best matchup of the week, t wo undefeated ACC powerhouses meet to help potentially decide the conference.

The quarterback battle includes Florida State’s freshman phenom Jameis Winston and a savvy veteran in Clemson senior Tajh Boyd . Bot h quarterbacks have put up impressive numbers, as Boyd has thrown for 15 touchdowns and only two interceptions. Winston also has thrown only two picks, but has thrown for 17 touchdowns and has maintained an impressive 73 percent completion rate. The game may come down to defense, and both teams are among the top 10 in the country for points allowed. The Seminoles are third in the nation in the category but have not faced an offense as high-powered as the Tigers.

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DEFENSE • Continued from B6 g a me ag a i n st Ten ne s see with a concussion, and while Spurrier is optimistic about his chances to play, Moore said he will have to wait and see if he is able to practice.

Fre s h m a n s a fet y C h a z Elder, who had four tackles a nd a f u mble recover y aga i nst A rk a nsas, is a lso dealing with a concussion a nd is quest ionable for Saturday. He said he will talk to the trainers Wednesday to gauge his status.

As for the defensive backs, Brown said he will once again try to get the best players on the field at the same time.

The players that played last week will most likely get reps again, but Brown said he will have to wait and see what happens in the next two days

of practice.

“I can assure that whoever practices the best this week and who played well last week will be the ones that start the game,” Brown said. “But it’s not always about who starts.

Somet imes it’s about who fi nishes the game.”

Redshirt junior defensive back V ic tor H a mpton is proof of that. He was benched Sat u rday but entered t he game in the second defensive series of the contest, when he prompt ly recorded a n interception that would lead to a Gamecock touchdown.

Brow n said t hat h is decision to bench starters like Hampton a nd ju n ior safety Brison Williams was more to send a message to the players.

Brow n also said he was

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No. 15 Georgia @ Vanderbilt, Sat. noon, CBS The Georgia Bulldogs will look to get back on track this weekend against a Vanderbilt team t hat has lost all three of its conference g a m e s t h i s y e a r. D e s p i t e a disappointing loss to Missouri, the Bulldogs are still very much alive in the race for the SEC East title.

Senior quarterback Aaron Murray m ade c r it ic a l , g a me - de c id i n g mistakes down the stretch in the

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Cornerback Victory Hampton recorded an interception Saturday after starting the game on the bench. ple a sed w it h H a mpton’s interception but added that he needs to work on h is tackling.

41-26 loss to Missouri. Against Vanderbilt, Murray should not f i nd t he sa me t rouble s. W it h sophomore tailback Todd Gurley considered “doubt f ul,” Mu rray and his w ide receiver core w ill look for big play opport unit ies against a struggling Commodore defense that allows an average of 26.5 points per game. Vanderbilt is in the process of becoming a recog nizable team in t he SEC, but even w it h much-needed improvement from its quarterback, linebacker and secondary positions, the Commodores just don’t have enough sk ill and talent to take down a Georgia team looking to bounce back.

“From a defensive back standpoint, if you miss open f ield t ack le s, bad t h i ng s generally happen,” Brown

said. “There’s a premium on any mistake that you make as defensive back.”

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Neyland Stadium in Knox ville, South Carolina is favored by seven points over the Volunteers.

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The weather for K nox ville on Saturday calls for a high of 68 degrees and a low of 46, with a 30 percent change of rain. Winds will be out of the west at 5 mph.

South Carolina defeated Tennessee 38-35 in Columbia last season. The Gamecocks won a 14-3 decision in their last visit to Knoxville in 2011.

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Sophomore running back Mike Davis could have more room to run against Tennessee when South Carolina increases the number of plays run out of the shotgun formation.

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It is hard to complain about the South Carolina offense when it put up 52 points and more than 500 yards last week at Arkansas.

However, coach Steve Spurrier is hoping there won’t be a letdown against Tennessee.

A few nagging injuries on offense have caused some concern. Junior wide receiver Bruce Ellington strained his foot against the Razorbacks, when he caught six passes for 96 yards and two touchdowns.

Elling ton has been in a walk ing boot and is questionable against Tennessee . Senior Ronald Patrick has also been in a walking boot with a high ankle sprain, and Spurrier said the right guard is doubtful for Saturday’s game.

Taking Patrick’s place could be redshirt freshman Cody Waldrop , but Waldrop himself has been dealing with a sprained foot and has missed several

games. Waldrop began the season as the starting center, but with his injur y, redshirt freshman Clayton Stadnik has come in and played well.

If Waldrop does not return, there is a chance fans could see redshirt freshman Brock Stadnik start at right guard alongside his brother. Spurrier said true freshman Na’Ty Rodgers could be an option to replace Patrick as well if the senior cannot go. “[The offensive line is] going to be tested this week,” Spurrier said. “Tennessee has some of the biggest defensive lineman, I think, in the nation. It’s hard to move those guys very far.”

Spurrier may have specifically been focusing on the Volunteers’ 6-foot-8, 351-pound senior defensive tackle, Daniel McCullers. McCullers will make it difficult for USC to succeed with the inside running game.

Tennessee also has several talented pass rushers, including seniors Jacques Smith and Corey Miller.

Spurrier’s plan to contain the defensive line is to operate out of the shotgun to give senior quarterback Connor Shaw more time to throw. Spurrier also hopes to run out of the shotgun formation to help

give sophomore running back Mike Davis a clearer look at which lanes to run through.

Spurrier said that the South Carolina receivers should expect tighter coverage than they have received in prior games.

“They play a little more man-to-man coverage, and their DB’s are a little better than anyone we’ve played thus far,” Spurrier said. “Their defensive backs can really cover. It’ll be a challenge for our receivers to get open and to see if Connor can hit them.”

The playmaker on the Volunteers’ secondary is redshirt sophomore safety Brian Randolph, who has three interceptions.

His teammates in the secondary, sophomore safety LaDarrell McNeil, junior cornerback Justin Coleman and freshman cornerback Cameron Sutton, have each recorded at least one interception.

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W h i le t he defen sive l i ne d id not record a sack at Arkansas last weekend, it performed well, defensive line coach Deke Adams said.

Adams said he saw progress in Saturday’s game, even though the unit still made some mistakes.

“If you sit down and look at the entire game and look at how hard they played, then you see the true impact that they made in the game,” Ada ms sa id. “There were t imes when Jadeveon (Clowney) was being blocked by two and three guys on a consistent basis. But he’s playing hard every week.”

In his fi rst start back from injury, Clowney recorded just one tackle and no quarterback hurries. However, Adams st ill said t hat t he ju n ior graded out at 91 percent for t he game.

“If he just keeps playing, the stats will come to him,” Adams said.

There were some shakeups in the secondary before the game against the Razorbacks, and the changes that secondary coach Grady Brown and the other defensive coaches made appear to have worked.

T he G a me c o c k s l i m it e d t he Arkansas offense to 248 yards, no points and just 30 passing yards, a resou nd i ng st atement for t he secondary.

T he second-h a l f defen s e h a s been a problem for South Carolina throughout the season, and even though the team improved there

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Junior defensive end Jadeveon Clowney recorded one tackle Saturday, but his coaches said he impacted the game in other ways. against the Razorbacks, there is still room for improvement.

“There were a few times in the fourth quarter where we didn’t line up correctly, so we definitely have to get that corrected,” Brown said.

“But for the most part, guys went out and tried to play the game the way they’ve been taught to play it and the way we’ve talked about playing all week.”

The Gamecocks will look to build off of that performance against a Tennessee team that has had an extra week to prepare.

After Saturday’s game, coach Steve Spurrier said he had told the defense t hey pract iced bet ter t ha n t hey played and urged them to bring their game from the practice field to the game field. That is one of the unit’s goals again this week, he said.

Freshman linebacker Skai Moore was one to step up to t he plate, recording a team-high six tackles to go with one tackle for loss.

“I executed all of my assignments, and I was just where I was supposed to be and ran to the ball,” Moore said. “I know I can grow from that game.”

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