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Injury Report: Rocket Sanders scrimmages Saturday

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1 year ago

August 17, 2024

Injury Report: Rocket Sanders scrimmages Saturday

With 14 days until South Carolina’s season opener against Old Dominion, head coach Shane Beamer is feeling much better about the injury status of his football team than he did at the same point last season.

EDGE Bryan Thomas Jr., TE Reid Mikeska, TE Nick Elksnis, OL Jakai Moore, and EDGE Elijah Davis were all held out of Saturday’s scrimmage but several key players who missed last week’s scrimmage were all able to participate in this Saturday’s scrimmage.

“All of those guys should be fine; expect them back this week for sure,” Beamer said of the players who were held out. “Nothing long-term. During the scrimmage, had a couple of hamstring issues that some guys weren’t able to finish in the secondary. Nothing long-term.”

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Running backs Rocket Sanders and Juju McDowell, linebacker Bam Martin-Scott, and wide receiver Vandrevius Jacobs — all projected contributors who missed last week’s scrimmage — were back in action at Williams-Brice this week.

“So from that standpoint, knock on wood, but really in so much better health than we were last year,” Beamer continued. “Looking back at last year on this day last year, we had I think it was 11 players that did not participate in this scrimmage that started the preseason healthy. And this year, most all of those guys — Reid hasn’t really healthy since we started, so other than Bryan, Jakai, Nick, and Elijah — I mean that’s four guys and they’re all going to be back — so we’re in good shape from a health standpoint, which is especially gratifying after a physical preseason camp that we’ve had.”

Sanders, the Gamecocks’ All-SEC transfer from Arkansas, made his scrimmage debut this Saturday after the staff chose to limit him to just the 7-on-7 portion of last week’s scrimmage.

Sanders used the spring to rehab a shoulder injury that required surgery but is now 100 percent with two weeks until Game 1.

“Today, we wanted him to get tackled,” Beamer said. “That happened some in practice this week — he got tackled a couple of times and then it happened today and I thought he looked great. He’s a pro, ran the ball hard. People don’t talk enough about him in pass protection but he’s really good in pass protection and that’s so critical at the running back position. He runs good routes, he can catch. He’s just a really good overall running back. We got him some carries in there today and I thought he showed that he was Rocket Sanders.”

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The Gamecocks are, however, still taking it easy with redshirt freshman Markee Anderson who missed all of last season with an injury and then was banged up in the spring too.

“He’s coming along,” Beamer said. “Nothing really related to anything in the past, just kind of banged up and aggravated. He didn’t do a whole lot today. He was out there and did a little bit but hasn’t done a whole lot this week.

“Trying to get him as close to 100 percent before we go into this week and hopefully we can really have a good week Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday because he’s a guy that we need out there. Like I said, if he had been healthy last year, I feel confident in saying he probably would have been a starter for us at one of the guard spots and certainly would have played. He’s a really talented guy if we can just get him where he’s 100 percent healthy and get him rolling.”

With class starting this week on campus at South Carolina, the Gamecocks will work through a mock game week as a trial run for the lead-up to the first game during the week after.

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South Carolina Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for Dec. 21, 2025

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7 hours ago

December 22, 2025

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South Carolina Lottery Pick 3, Pick 4 results for Dec. 21, 2025

The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 21, 2025, results for each game:

Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Dec. 21 drawing

Evening: 7-2-5, FB: 4

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Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Dec. 21 drawing

Evening: 3-7-0-4, FB: 4

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Winning Cash Pop numbers from Dec. 21 drawing

Evening: 14

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Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from Dec. 21 drawing

08-15-23-27-33

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

The South Carolina Education Lottery provides multiple ways to claim prizes, depending on the amount won:

For prizes up to $500, you can redeem your winnings directly at any authorized South Carolina Education Lottery retailer. Simply present your signed winning ticket at the retailer for an immediate payout.

Winnings $501 to $100,000, may be redeemed by mailing your signed winning ticket along with a completed claim form and a copy of a government-issued photo ID to the South Carolina Education Lottery Claims Center. For security, keep copies of your documents and use registered mail to ensure the safe arrival of your ticket.

SC Education Lottery

P.O. Box 11039

Columbia, SC 29211-1039

For large winnings above $100,000, claims must be made in person at the South Carolina Education Lottery Headquarters in Columbia. To claim, bring your signed winning ticket, a completed claim form, a government-issued photo ID, and your Social Security card for identity verification. Winners of large prizes may also set up an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for convenient direct deposit of winnings.

Columbia Claims Center

1303 Assembly Street

Columbia, SC 29201

Claim Deadline: All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games.

For more details and to access the claim form, visit the South Carolina Lottery claim page.

When are the South Carolina Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
Pick 4: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
Cash Pop: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
Palmetto Cash 5: 6:59 p.m. ET daily.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Carolina editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Former Pa. high school football star, record-setting college QB dies at 52

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December 21, 2025

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Former Pa. high school football star, record-setting college QB dies at 52

Former Altoona Area High School multi-sport star Steve Taneyhill died this past week after a battle with cancer. He was 52 years old.

Taneyhill went on to attend the University of South Carolina and played quarterback for the Gamecocks following his impressive high school career.

South Carolina announced Taneyhill’s death Monday morning.

“Gamecock Nation mourns the loss of Steve Taneyhill, a pillar of Gamecock history,” South Carolina posted on X. “Our thoughts are with his loved ones. Rest in peace, Steve.”

Taneyhill played for the Gamecocks from 1992-95, setting numerous school records during that time.

He finished his college career with 8,782 passing yards and 62 passing touchdowns. He was inducted into the University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006.

Steve Taneyhill was named the Freshman of the Year by Sports Illustrated in 1992.

In 1994, he led South Carolina to its first bowl win in program history as the Gamecocks beat West Virginia in the Carquest Bowl.

Taneyhill led South Carolina in passing all four of his college football seasons. He finished his college career with eight 300-yard passing games, including six during his senior year.

Following his playing career, Taneyhill was a successful high school football coach at both Chesterfield High School and Union High School in South Carolina.

Gamecocks fans took to X and shared memories of Taneyhill following his death.

“Gamecock Football wasn’t cool when they entered the SEC. But, Steve Taneyhill made it ok to feel like they belonged,” one fan said. “He was a great, honest guy. Thank you, Steve. Thanks so much, man.”

Former South Carolina assistant coach Justin Stepp added: “Absolutely loved Steve Taneyhill! Was an incredible player and even better person! Praying for his family & those that were close with him!”

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South Carolina Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Dec. 20, 2025

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1 day ago

December 21, 2025

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The South Carolina Education Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 20, 2025, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from Dec. 20 drawing

04-05-28-52-69, Powerball: 20, Power Play: 3

Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Dec. 20 drawing

Midday: 3-9-7, FB: 7

Evening: 5-9-6, FB: 9

Check Pick 3 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL numbers from Dec. 20 drawing

Midday: 4-8-4-2, FB: 7

Evening: 6-7-5-5, FB: 9

Check Pick 4 Plus FIREBALL payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Cash Pop numbers from Dec. 20 drawing

Midday: 02

Evening: 08

Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Palmetto Cash 5 numbers from Dec. 20 drawing

05-08-11-17-26

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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Dec. 20 drawing

05-08-19-23-43, Powerball: 06

Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize

The South Carolina Education Lottery provides multiple ways to claim prizes, depending on the amount won:

SC Education Lottery

P.O. Box 11039

Columbia, SC 29211-1039

Columbia Claims Center

1303 Assembly Street

Columbia, SC 29201

Claim Deadline: All prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the draw date for draw games.

For more details and to access the claim form, visit the South Carolina Lottery claim page.

When are the South Carolina Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
Pick 4: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
Cash Pop: Daily at 12:59 p.m. (Midday) and 6:59 p.m. (Evening).
Palmetto Cash 5: 6:59 p.m. ET daily.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a South Carolina editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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