Captain Munnerlyn News

South Carolina fell victim to misdirection last year at Clemson - and it had nothing to do with the Tigers' running game.

In the bowels of Neyland Stadium late Saturday night, South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia and receiver Moe Brown huddled to discuss what they could do to make sure this season does not go the way of the previous two.

Florida's dominance over Kentucky in the 1990s made plenty of sense to Steve Spurrier: Better Gators players meant big wins against the Wildcats.

Kentucky's turnovers, takeaways, turnover margin and record during the Rich Brooks era: TO TA Mar.

Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn, a seventh-round pick from USC, spoke with several former teammates and coaches on the sideline before the game.

CHARLOTTE It sounds strange, but Carolina Panthers rookie cornerback Captain Munnerlyn said he's thankful he was selected in the seventh round of this year's NFL draft and not much, much earlier as he expected.

Former South Carolina Gamecock and current Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn found an effective way of dealing with the nerves he found building up inside him on Saturday on the eve of his first regular-seaon game in the National Football League.

Kenny McKinley left South Carolina's football program as the career leader in receptions.

It takes a lot to humble the head ball coach. Steve Spurrier's first four seasons with South Carolina proved more than enough.

August 28, 2009 - 12:10 a.m. EST Photo Steven Bradley When Steve Spurrier was hired as head football coach at South Carolina in November of 2004, he had one simple question.

USC's Walker Inabinet, left, tries to tackle Akeem Auguste during practice. C. Aluka Berry/caberry@thestate.com 'Defensive Back U' does not rebuilt, it reloads.

Not a great day for second-year tight end Gary Barnidge, who has been working with the first team for much of training camp.

Little guys who play a big-man's game often are the meanest players on the field.

Little guys who play a big-man's game often are the meanest players on the field.

Little guys who play a big-man's game often are the meanest players on the field.

All their lives they've had to prove they belonged. And when their grandmama goes so far as to name them "Captain," how do you think the big guys react? My, what a cute name you have.

JEFF SINER - jsiner@charlotteobserver.com http://media.charlotteobserver.com/smedia/2009/08/02/15/174-PANTHERS_DAY1_04.embedded.prod_affiliate.138.jpg 215 8/2/09 Carolina Panthers rookie cornerback Captain Munnerlyn talks with the media outside the team's dormitory on the campus of Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC Sunday morning.

Spurrier admitted to the "careless mistake" of not voting for Florida's Tim Tebow.

Running back C.J. Spiller gives high praise to Dabo Swinney, the promoter. But when Spiller witnessed Clemson's coach striking the Heisman pose for television cameras Tuesday night, he felt compelled to send Swinney a text-message. Swinney's arm motion was off, and his bent leg extended too far in front, Spiller said.

Just in time for the holiday weekend, Athlon's 2009 College Football preview magazine is out although it probably won't put University of South Carolina fans in a celebratory mood.