Gamecocks, S.C. winning football recruiting battle

Posted Oct 11, 2007

In coach Steve Spurrier's third season, South Carolina has 16 players on its roster from North Carolina. Among them are starters William Brown of Boonville at center and Marque Hall of Wingate at defensive tackle. Ryan Succop, the kicker and punter, is from Hickory. They've crossed a border that has become almost a one-way street as the Gamecocks (5-1) prepare to visit North Carolina (2-4) at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. (Charlotte Observer)

Related: Football, Football Recruiting

Young Drake Maye: How a future Super Bowl QB shredded an NC youth football league
They still remember it today. Everyone who saw Drake Maye on a football field on Saturday mornings in Huntersville, N.C., from age 6 to 12,...
Wed Feb 4, 2026

Seattle Seahawks Activate LB Chazz Surratt From Injured Reserve Ahead Of Super Bowl LX
The Seahawks activated former North Carolina linebacker Chazz Surratt from injured reserve on Tuesday, adding back to the roster a key special teams player ahead...
Wed Feb 4, 2026

Drake Maye says he's 'turned a corner' with shoulder issue; no concern for Super Bowl LX
Concerns about Drake Maye's shoulder can be moved down to DEFCON 5, after the New England Patriots quarterback and coaching staff all downplayed the injury...
Tue Feb 3, 2026

Even Drake Maye’s dad is surprised by Patriots’ Super Bowl run
"Like everybody, I’m surprised they made the Super Bowl," Mark Maye said. "I thought they’d be better than what people were expecting. I’m a little...
Mon Feb 2, 2026