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Tom Glavine: Where's The Respect?

Having been born and raised a proud Atlanta Braves fan, I am absolutely embarrassed and shocked on the release of Tom Glavine...

Written by James Gray about 6 months ago 109 reads 3 comments
"Kobe Best Melo," What Game Were They Watching?

At the end of Tuesday night's hard fought battle, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers walked away with one of the only things that really mattered, a win...

Written by James Gray about 6 months ago 378 reads 7 comments
Talented College Hoops Players Better Off Staying One More Year to Earn Stock

For most college basketball players, it is a dream for them to hear their names called at Madison Square Garden during the NBA Draft so they can finally show off their skills against the greatest players in the world...

Written by James Gray about 7 months ago 1,268 reads 7 comments
Michael Phelps: Forget What You Heard This Is How It Went Down at South Carolina

Regardless of popular belief, ESPN and other major news networks are not always on point, after watching days of networks getting the story wrong time and time again, I felt the need to set a ...

Written by James Gray about 9 months ago 717 reads 4 comments
Gamecocks-Hawkeyes: Stephen Garcia's Turnovers Doom South Carolina Early

After hearing the 2009 Outback Bowl was being played in Tampa Bay, FL, my initial thought was, "Oh no, all of Garcia's friends and family are going to be a distraction," but after seeing the game time I knew we were doomed...

Written by James Gray about 11 months ago 113 reads 0 comments
'08-'09 NFL All-Rookie Team: The New Breed of Athletes

Years ago it was somewhat unheard of to see rookies earn a starting position let alone steal headlines and be on the covers of established magazines...

Written by James Gray about 11 months ago 746 reads 2 comments
City's Boomin, But Spurrier's Losin

On November 23, 2004, Gamecock Nation received the most exciting news Columbia had heard in years: The University of South Carolina introduced Steve Spurrier as the new head coach...

Written by James Gray about 12 months ago 641 reads 3 comments
South Carolina at Clemson: The Only Game That Matters

In a season where one team was projected to win their conference and other was expected to compete for a title shot of their own, both were denied before the season could even shape up. Clemson who opened the season as the No...

Written by James Gray about about 1 year ago 464 reads 0 comments
Tommy Bowden: Nine Years, 72 Wins, and Zero ACC Titles

Monday morning brought a bittersweet end for Clemson as head coach Tommy Bowden was fired after a 3-3 start to the Tigers' much-anticipated season...

Written by James Gray about about 1 year ago 582 reads 0 comments
Message to NFL Officials: Stop Blowing the Game

After watching the San Diego Chargers get cheated out of a win they earned and deserved a few weeks ago, it just disgust me to watch other calls that can completely change the game...

Written by James Gray about about 1 year ago 232 reads 5 comments
South Carolina-Clemson: Let the Comparisons Begin

Both teams entered the 2008 season with high hopes of being undefeated up to this point, but both are left with two L’s on the right side of their records...

Written by James Gray about about 1 year ago 357 reads 0 comments
Jim Zorn and the Washington Redskins: One Call Says It All

Two Thursday’s ago, I watch the television with disgust as I watched not only my Gamecocks fall to Vanderbilt, but I watched the Redskins embarrass themselves in the NFL season opener...

Written by James Gray about about 1 year ago 369 reads 1 comments
Two Weeks Gone, Two Top 10 Teams Out; Whose Next?

With two weeks already gone in the college football season, two top 10 teams have fallen victims to early on upsets. In week one we saw the ACC’s top team, No. 9 Clemson, fall to No...

Written by James Gray about about 1 year ago 347 reads 1 comments
South Carolina-NC State: Defense, "Backup" QB Make Things Right in Columbia

Thursday night marked the much-anticipated college football kickoff involving the South Carolina Gamecocks and the NC State Wolfpack...

Written by James Gray about about 1 year ago 246 reads 0 comments
South Carolina-NC State: Both Teams Looking for Good Start After Subpar 2007

Today the South Carolina Gamecocks will host the North Carolina State Wolfpack for their college football season opener in Columbia. They will play in front of a sold-out crowd of 80,250 and will also be featured on ESPN at 8:00 pm ET...

Written by James Gray about about 1 year ago 366 reads 0 comments
College Football Upsets You Might See This Season

Every college football season there are a handful of upsets that can be detrimental to ranked teams' chances of making it to a BCS bowl game. A true upset requires distance in ranking and causing a serious blow to the opponent's ranking...

Written by James Gray about about 1 year ago 719 reads 2 comments
South Carolina Quarterbacks Improved After Awful Spring Performances

Back in April, Gamecock fans witnessed the most pathetic passing performances in a spring game ever. Quarterbacks Tommy Beecher and Chris Smelley combined for eight interceptions: Beecher was responsible for three, while Smelley recorded the other five..

Written by James Gray about about 1 year ago 224 reads 3 comments
Mr. Brennan Was the Only "Colt" on Top

Yes, it was only a preseason game, but when the clock ticked zero, Brennan was the only victorious Colt on the field that day. A win like this for veterans is short lived, but for a rookie, it’s a game that will never be forgotten...

Written by James Gray about about 1 year ago 1,088 reads 10 comments
Stephen Garcia Reinstated; South Carolina QB Competition Will Heat Up

Stephen Garcia, the highly recruited quarterback out of Florida, has yet to see the playing field due to his off the field behavior. James Gray reports on his chances.

Written by James Gray about about 1 year ago 692 reads 6 comments
Clemson: The Easiest Path to the BCS Title Game

For the past couple years Clemson has been projected to contend for the ACC crown but they have yet to see one since 1991...

Written by James Gray about about 1 year ago 883 reads 6 comments
SEC: Top 10 QB Rankings

Here is a breakdown of the Top 10 SEC Quarterbacks coming into the 2008 Season: 1. Tim Tebow (Florida, Junior): The Heisman trophy winner recorded an outstanding 55 touchdowns last season...

Written by James Gray about about 1 year ago 335 reads 9 comments
Reggie Bush: The Most Overrated Player?

When most people hear the name Reggie Bush they think of greatness. And, from the common person that might seem as a fair assessment—the publicity would've confused me too if I wasn't an avid follower of the NFL...

Written by James Gray about about 1 year ago 2,334 reads 15 comments
USA Soccer: It's More Than Just a Game

Last night I was fortunate enough to catch a re-run of the United States versus Argentina in the last warm-up for World Cup qualifying...

Written by James Gray about about 1 year ago 420 reads 4 comments
Florida Gators: Why Their BCS Title Hopes Might Be Shattered

If two weeks ago you asked me if Florida had a decent shot at the national championship, I would've said, "Of course, why not?" We all know they are returning the only sophomore Heisman winner ever, and an ALL-SEC linebacker in Brandon Spikes...

Written by James Gray about about 1 year ago 722 reads 6 comments
5 Reasons Why The Redskins Will Compete For 1st In The NFC East

Once again the Redskins are picked to finish last in the NFC East and I'm not surprised. Despite last seasons' appearance to the the playoffs, analysts still believe Washington is the weakest team in the division...

Written by James Gray about about 1 year ago 838 reads 3 comments

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James Gray Article Archive

Tom Glavine: Where's The Respect?

"Kobe Best Melo," What Game Were They Watching?

Talented College Hoops Players Better Off Staying One More Year to Earn Stock

Michael Phelps: Forget What You Heard This Is How It Went Down at South Carolina

Gamecocks-Hawkeyes: Stephen Garcia's Turnovers Doom South Carolina Early

'08-'09 NFL All-Rookie Team: The New Breed of Athletes

City's Boomin, But Spurrier's Losin

South Carolina at Clemson: The Only Game That Matters

Tommy Bowden: Nine Years, 72 Wins, and Zero ACC Titles

Message to NFL Officials: Stop Blowing the Game

South Carolina-Clemson: Let the Comparisons Begin

Jim Zorn and the Washington Redskins: One Call Says It All

Two Weeks Gone, Two Top 10 Teams Out; Whose Next?

South Carolina-NC State: Defense, "Backup" QB Make Things Right in Columbia

South Carolina-NC State: Both Teams Looking for Good Start After Subpar 2007

College Football Upsets You Might See This Season

South Carolina Quarterbacks Improved After Awful Spring Performances

Mr. Brennan Was the Only "Colt" on Top

Stephen Garcia Reinstated; South Carolina QB Competition Will Heat Up

Clemson: The Easiest Path to the BCS Title Game

SEC: Top 10 QB Rankings

Reggie Bush: The Most Overrated Player?

USA Soccer: It's More Than Just a Game

Florida Gators: Why Their BCS Title Hopes Might Be Shattered

5 Reasons Why The Redskins Will Compete For 1st In The NFC East

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