http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/players/rodney_paulk/13590 Recent articles about Rodney Paulk en-us South Carolina could be closer to playing for a national championship than you might think. Considering the long and lousy history of the program, last season's 11-2 run was the best year ever for Gamecocks football, going 5-0 in division play. Spurrier is taking care of home putting just enough of a fence around South Carolina - while keeping Clemson at arm's length - to keep superior talents like defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, running back Marcus Lattimore, offensive tackle Brandon Shell, defensive tackle Kelcy Quarters and wide receiver Shaq Roland. These aren't just nice players to build around; these are future top NFL draft picks who could've gone anywhere. Not that long ago, players like those would've been mortal locks to be off to whatever the hot SEC school was at the moment, but now South Carolina has become one of those schools. Along with going toe-to-toe with the big boys and winning its share of recruiting battles, South Carolina has also been able to fill in the gaps wi Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:25:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/preseason_countdown_no_7_s_carolina/11319202 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/preseason_countdown_no_7_s_carolina/11319202 Preseason countdown: No. 7 S. Carolina http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/preseason_countdown_no_7_s_carolina/11319202 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Gamecock seniors Rodney Paulk and Travian Robertson visted SeaWorld in Orlando, Fla. on Friday. Both players were able to feed and pet a group of dolphins. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:36:43 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/video_paulk_and_robertson_visit_seaworld_on_friday/9034717 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/video_paulk_and_robertson_visit_seaworld_on_friday/9034717 Video - Paulk and Robertson Visit SeaWorld on Friday http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/video_paulk_and_robertson_visit_seaworld_on_friday/9034717 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The South Carolina football team has much to be proud of from a 2010 SEC East crown to beating Clemson back-to-back.The following 16 Gamecocks will be playing in their final game at Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday: Antonio Allen, Eric Baker, Jason Barnes, Terrence Campbell, Josh Hinch, Melvin Ingram, Marty Markett, Byron McKnight, Kenny Miles, Kyle Nunn, Rodney Paulk, Travian Robertson, Joey Scribner-Howard, Rokevious Watkins, C.C. Whitlock, Jay Wooten. The senior class has won more games than any other class in school history. The Gamecock seniors have won a school record 32 times (7 in 2008 and ‘09; 9 in ‘10 and 9 in ‘11). The previous four-year high was 29 wins, set last season.We here at LOHD salute you and thank you for the memories. Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:38:43 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/south_carolina_football_salute_to_the_seniors/8338078 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/south_carolina_football_salute_to_the_seniors/8338078 South Carolina Football: Salute to the Seniors http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/south_carolina_football_salute_to_the_seniors/8338078 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png South Carolina beat The Citadel 41-20 at home. Breaking it down…1st Quarter…The Gamecocks won the toss and elected to take the opening kick.  Connor Shaw came out passing, and Brandon Wilds came out running, and South Carolina ended their streak of not scoring first by punching it in from one yard out on the 10th play of the drive for a 7-0 lead.  The Citadel came out on their first possession and went backwards.  The Gamecocks got the ball back and started moving again before Shaw threw a puzzling interception.  The Citadel took over at the SC 35 yard line and ran their option game to perfection en route to a 5 play, 35 yard TD drive to tie the game at 7. 2nd Quarter…The Gamecocks took over at their own 28 and ground out a long drive.  With more passes mixed in than usual USC converted 2 third downs and 2 fourth downs on an 18 play, 72 yard touchdown drive.  Wilds ran it in from 3 yards out for his second touchdown of the game.  The Citadel would respond with their running game. ... Sun, 20 Nov 2011 11:52:53 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/south_carolina_gamecocks_football_field_report_citadel_edition/8216029 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/south_carolina_gamecocks_football_field_report_citadel_edition/8216029 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Field Report: Citadel Edition http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/south_carolina_gamecocks_football_field_report_citadel_edition/8216029 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated The Citadel by the score of 41-20.  Once again, not the sexy win that we all want to see against a SoCon foe but it is a win.Here are some quick thoughts: ---USC quarterback Connor Shaw finished the game completing 16-of-18 passes for 217 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. ---Freshman running back Brandon Wilds broke the 100-yard mark for the third time this season gaining 109 yards on the ground with two scores.  He had 164 total yards.---South Carolina finished the game with 473 total yards, including 256 rushing and 217 yards through the air.---Citadel had 249 total yards and out of that just eight of those was via the pass.---Alshon Jeffery had five catches for 81 yards and 1 TD.---USC linebacker Rodney Paulk had 12 tackles and one forced fumble.---USC had zero sacks.---USC was 3-for-3 on 4th down conversions.---USC will try to win 10 games in a season for just the second time ever. The Gamecocks on Saturday reached the nine-win ... Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:08:49 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/south_carolina_defeats_the_citadel_quick_postgame_impressions/8201857 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/south_carolina_defeats_the_citadel_quick_postgame_impressions/8201857 South Carolina Defeats The Citadel: Quick Postgame Impressions http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/south_carolina_defeats_the_citadel_quick_postgame_impressions/8201857 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png South Carolina concluded its home SEC schedule by beating Florida 17-12. Breaking it down…1st Quarter…Florida received the opening kickoff just like last year.  Unlike last year, they did not return it for a touchdown.  On the second offensive play Stephon Gilmore blitzed and stripped the ball from Gator quarterback John Brantley.  Devin Taylor recovered the fumble on the Florida 35.  The offense couldn't do anything positive with the ball and turned it over on downs after losing a yard.  The defense forced a quick three and out giving the ball back to the offense on the USC 40.  On third down Shaw threw to Jeffrey late, and the ball was intercepted.  The Florida offense ran for large chunks of yardage and gained a first down at the 2.  The defense stopped two runs for negative yardage and tackled a receiver short of the goal line on third down.  Florida settled for a field goal and a 3-0 lead.  South Carolina's offense found a better rhythm and started to move the ball.  T... Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:31:58 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/south_carolina_gamecocks_football_field_report_florida_edition/8068510 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/south_carolina_gamecocks_football_field_report_florida_edition/8068510 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Field Report: Florida Edition http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/south_carolina_gamecocks_football_field_report_florida_edition/8068510 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png South Carolina completed their road trip at Arkansas and fell to the 7th ranked Razorbacks 44-28. Breaking it Down...1st Quarter...South Carolina won the toss and elected to kick the ball.  Arkansas received the kick and moved into South Carolina territory.  The Hogs bogged down and had to settle for a 44 yard field goal.  The South Carolina offense then went three and out, and Arkansas again moved the ball into field goal range, but the 45 yard attempt missed wide left.  South Carolina's offense then got on track.  The Gamecocks moved 72 yards on 9 plays to take the lead 7-3.  Brandon Wilds ran the ball in on a sweep to the left side from 4 yards out.  A quieted home crowd quickly came back to life when Dennis Johnson returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown and a 10-7 Hog lead.  The Gamecock offense responded by going three and out. 2nd Quarter...Arkansas moved the ball across midfield on their next drive.  Quarterback Tyler Wilson was trying to convert a third and two... Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:17:48 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/south_carolina_gamecocks_football_field_report_arkansas_edition/7915627 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/south_carolina_gamecocks_football_field_report_arkansas_edition/7915627 South Carolina Gamecocks Football Field Report: Arkansas Edition http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/south_carolina_gamecocks_football_field_report_arkansas_edition/7915627 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png