Dec. 4, 2006

TMP, the official travel partner for the University of South Carolina Athletics Department, has put together travel packages for Gamecock fans headed to Memphis for the 48th annual AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

Several options are available to fans, including two and three-night stays, land and air packages. Travel packages range from $395 to $1315 per person. Hotel only options are available as well. The package includes an exclusive Beale Street Block Party on Thursday, Dec. 28, a pre-game tailgate party on Dec. 29 and a Liberty Bowl souvenir, but does not include game tickets. The Gamecocks (7-5) will face the Conference USA Champion Houston Cougars (10-3) at 3:30 p.m. Central time on Friday, Dec. 29.

TMP has reserved 1,000 hotel rooms in the Memphis area, including 500 in the downtown area.

The package must be booked by Dec. 8 for Gamecock Club priority. All reservations will be subject to Gamecock Club priority through Dec. 8. Any reservations after that time will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

You may call or book online at http://www.athletictravel.com/Bowls%5F06%5F07/sc/

For more bowl information, please click on the Liberty Bowl Central link on the official website of Carolina athletics, www.uscsports.com. For game tickets, contact the South Carolina Athletics Ticket Office at 803-777-4274.