South Carolina vs. Arkansas Post-Game Notes

Nov. 10, 2012

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SOUTH CAROLINA NOTES

GENERAL

Junior tailback Marcus Lattimore had a video board message to fans in the first quarter: “Hey Gamecock Country. I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you very much for all the notes and cards. I appreciate all of your support. I am feeling fine and working to get back to football. To my teammates, I only have one message… Beat Arkansas! Go Gamecocks!”
Today’s game marked Steve Spurrier’s 100th (63-37) career game at the University of South Carolina.
The Gamecocks’ win over the Razorbacks gave them a 6-2 SEC record for the second-straight season.
Carolina now has eight or more wins for the third-straight season, the first time in school history.
South Carolina’s win kept it undefeated at home this season and extended the Gamecocks’ home winning streak to 10 games, the third-longest home winning streak in school history.
South Carolina now has 35 wins over the last four years, a school record for wins in a four-year period.
Captains for the Gamecocks are senior spur DeVonte Holloman, senior free safety D.J. Swearinger, senior linebacker Shaq Wilson, and senior offensive lineman T.J. Johnson.

OFFENSE

Freshman tight end Jerell Adams scored his first career touchdown on a 29-yard pass from Connor Shaw in the first quarter.
Connor Shaw scored his third rushing touchdown of the season with a 10-yard run in the second quarter.
Freshman tailback Mike Davis scored his second career touchdown on a two-yard run in the third quarter.

DEFENSE

Holloman forced his first fumble of the season in the second quarter. Senior linebacker Reginald Bowens recovered the fumble, his second recovery of the season.
Swearinger had a 69-yard interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter. It marked the second interception returned for a touchdown by the Gamecocks this season.
Senior cornerback Akeem Auguste grabbed his first interception of the season in the fourth quarter.
Swearinger posted his season high of 13 tackles in today’s game against the Razorbacks. Sophomore defensive end Jadeveon Clowney now holds third place in school history for total sacks in a season with 9.5 after adding a sack for a loss of nine yards against Arkansas.

ARKANSAS NOTES

INDIVIDUAL NOTES

Cobi Hamilton broke UA’s single-season receiving yards record. With 72 receiving yards today, Hamilton now has 1,149 this season, breaking the previous record of 1,117 (Jarius Wright, 2011)
Tyler Wilson broke UA’s career completions record. With 26 today, Wilson now has 539 in his career, breaking the previous record of 528 (Clint Stoerner, 1996-99)
Zach Hocker broke the UA record for career points by a kicker. With eight points today, Hocker now has 285 points in his career, breaking the previous record of 280 (Steve Little, 1974-77)
Cobi Hamilton extended his consecutive games with a reception streak to 32 in the first quarter with an 11-yard reception. Hamilton’s streak is the longest active in the SEC D
ennis Johnson moved into 2nd on UA’s all-time career all-purpose yards list. With 58 today, Johnson now has 5,142 in his career, passing Felix Jones (5,099, 2005-07)
Tyler Wilson moved into 4th on UA’s single-season passing yards list. With 277 yards today, Wilson now has 2,803 passing yards this season, passing Clint Stoerner (2,629, 1998) and Casey Dick (2,586, 2008)
Tyler Wilson moved into 5th on UA’s single-season pass completions list. With 26 today, Wilson now has 195 this season, passing Clint Stoerner (173, 1997 and 177, 1999) and Barry Lunney Jr. (180, 1995)
Tyler Wilson moved into 4th on UA’s career touchdown responsibility list. With two touchdown passes today, Wilson has now been responsible for 53 touchdowns in his career, breaking a tie with Casey Dick (2005-08) and Darren McFadden (2005-07)
Tyler Wilson moved into a tie for 6th on UA’s single-season touchdown passes list. With 2 touchdown passes today, Wilson now has 18 on the season, tied with Casey Dick (2007), Matt Jones (2003) and Quinn Grovey (1990)
Tyler Wilson moved into 2nd on UA’s all-time career pass attempts list. With 41 in the game, Wilson now has 867 pass attempts in his career, passing Barry Lunney Jr. (856, 1992-95) and Casey Dick (850, 2005-08)
Tyler Wilson moved into 6th on UA’s single-season pass attempts list. With 41 today, Wilson now has 320 this season, passing Clint Stoerner (317, 1999 and 312, 1998) and Barry Lunney Jr. (292, 1995)
Zach Hocker moved into 2nd on UA’s all-time career points list. With eight points today, Hocker now has 285 points in his career, passing Steve Little (280, 1974-77)
Zach Hocker moved into 4th on UA’s all-time career field goals made list. With 2 made field goals today, Hocker has made 48 field goals in his career, passing Todd Latourette (1995-98)
Zach Hocker moved into a tie for 5th on UA’s all-time career field goal attempts list. With 2 field goals attempted in the game, Hocker has attempted 62 field goals in his career, tied with Ish Ordonez (1978-80)