re: Gamecock fans what are your early thoughts on the bowl game??

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I never could stand UVA fans back in the ACC

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...an odd bunch of Reconstructed elitists that have more in common in tendency & practice with the Ivy League than Dixie.

Virginia officals gave a vote of confidence for furture re-entry to USC during Carolina's secession from the ACC - then proposed an outlandish fee for readmittance in '77 - it was either their AD Gene Corrigan or their President who threw that wrench in the mix.

Carlen was opposed to sharing USC's tv/bowl $$$ with the other 7 members and the plight to rejoin died on the vine.

the power struggle between Frank and Carlen/nutjob Holderman was a blessing in disguise long term. It set USC back during the late 70s-early 90s - but it kept USC from rejoing the ACC ...for later membership in the SEC.

as for the game - USC will move up/down the field as we did vs Vanderbilt. The red zone won't be an issue in this one for USC either. Virginia will score but their weak secondary and inept OL will hold them back.

Gamecocks 38 Cavaliers 20