Emanuel Cook News

It looks like South Carolina will be without one of its best defensive players until the regular season finale against Clemson.

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.

USC coach Steve Spurrier likes for his quarterbacks, including Stephen Garcia, above, to lead with the top of their bodies.

The former first-round receiver was a huge disappointment in Minnesota, but has been impressive in preseason with Jacksonville.

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

Jarvis Giles does a killer impression of USC coach Steve Spurrier. He should, considering how much the freshman has heard from his coach the past week.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, Emanuel Cook has drawn comparisons to Troy Polamalu and Bob Sanders.

Emanuel Cook works out for scouts during the pro timing day at USC earlier this year.

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.

'Defensive Back U' does not rebuild, it reloads. At least, that's what it hopes.

The next battle for football supremacy in the Carolinas looks like it will be put on hold for a couple of years.

The next battle for football supremacy in the Carolinas looks like it will be put on hold for a couple of years.

Garnet team quarterback Stephen Garcia rushes during Saturday's Garnet & Black Spring game at Williams-Brice Stadium BrettFlashnick.com/Special to The State Take an overview of South Carolina football this decade, and the term that comes to mind is "average." USC finished 7-6 last season.

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.