South Carolina Coach Blasts University Admissions

Tuesday's Frat Boy News Daily Sports Page (compiled by Post-Gazette.com)


University of South Carolina

Coach Steve Spurrier blasted the school's admissions process, apologizing to two recruits who signed with the Gamecocks in the winter and were denied academic entry this summer.

"In my opinion, I still believe we made a mistake," Spurrier said.

Spurrier had spoken with university president Andrew Sorensen and the two agreed, the coach said, that things needed to change. Spurrier was angered that receiver Michael Bowman of Wadesboro, N.C., and Arkee Smith of Jacksonville, Fla., were cleared by the NCAA to enroll, yet were turned down by the university. The rest of the Gamecocks football team officially reported Friday for preseason camp.

University of Florida

Running back Brandon James pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge, was placed on six months of probation and received community service. Coach Urban Meyer suspended James from the Sept. 1 season opener against Western Kentucky.

University of Wisconsin

Sophomore running back Lance Smith, who was charged with battery and disorderly conduct a month ago, was reinstated to the team.