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Mash here for the site

They are pretty ticked off right now about Corso saying they won't win the SEC if Spurrier coaches 400 years. Now, it's important to mention, they are construing it as Corso said they wouldn't beat the UT's, UF's, and the UGA's.

Here's a copy of the article that has dominated the local sports radio today.

Corso jabs may scare off ESPN

By SETH EMERSON - [email protected]

If ESPN’s “GameDay” returns to Columbia, and that appears to be a big if, it would make for good theater.

When South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier called out announcer Chris Fowler on Tuesday for misquoting him, it was the latest salvo in what has been an occasional feud since Spurrier was hired three years ago.

Now the South Carolina athletics department is trying to have some fun at the expense of ESPN analyst Lee Corso. But Corso and Fowler do not appear amused.

Fowler expressed concern that USC has started a Web site called letsshowcorso.com, where fans can “throw” footballs at a likeness of Corso. Gamecock fans have been mad at Corso since the former coach declared Spurrier never would win an SEC title at South Carolina, “even if he coaches here 400 years.”

Corso declined to comment on the Web site, although he said Saturday on the air he would not “dignify it with a response.”

Fowler, the lead announcer on “GameDay,” backed his broadcast partner.
“I’m a little puzzled (about) the approach (of) marketing the team by attacking Lee,” Fowler said. “I don’t speak for him at all. But I think (Corso’s) reaction to the campaign was pretty evident if you saw the show.”

The issue could have an impact on whether “GameDay” returns to Columbia. Fowler wanted to make clear the show has had good experiences here. “Gameday” has originated from Columbia four times: in 2001 (vs. Florida), 2004 (Georgia), 2005 (Central Florida) and 2006 (Tennessee).

“I don’t speak for what that would mean for the likelihood of ‘GameDay’ coming there. But I can tell you it doesn’t increase the chances,” Fowler said. “If South Carolina continues to win games, it will always be on the radar for game shows. But it would be a consideration, to go somewhere the show has been targeted.”

USC athletics director Eric Hyman said the jabbing at Corso was meant in good fun. Since the Web site went up less than two weeks ago, it has received more than 300,000 hits, and Hyman said about 25,000 have tossed a virtual football at Corso.

The school will show a new video during Saturday night’s game against South Carolina State. Hyman said it would provide “balance” but did not provide more specifics. A marketing and fundraising video that included clips of Corso was played before the Louisiana-Lafayette game.

“Did South Carolina, when (Corso) made some of the comments he made, did we return it?” Hyman said. “It’s fun, it’s an enjoyment.”

Hyman said he did not talk with ESPN before putting up the site, and he hasn’t since. It was conceived and created by USC and an outside marketing company that Hyman said included USC alums and members of the Gamecock Club.

The Web site features video of Corso making his declaration two years ago, during a “Game Day” broadcast in Columbia, that Spurrier would not be able to recruit well enough at South Carolina to beat certain teams. As Corso mentions Tennessee, Florida and Clemson, video is shown of USC beating each team the past two years.

The site does not generate money, as it is free and does not include advertisements, but it is part of the athletics department’s fundraising campaign..

“We’ve already shown Corso we can beat Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas and a lot of other good teams,” Spurrier says on the site. “We’ve already shown Corso we can recruit, No. 4 in the nation by ESPN.com. Now let’s show we can build the facilities that are necessary. Let’s show my pal Lee Corso we can win the SEC championship.”

Spurrier also got in a dust-up with the “GameDay” crew over Saturday’s broadcast. He was peeved that Fowler misquoted him — which Fowler apologized for — and noted Corso and Kirk Herbstreit picked “a pretty lopsided” win for Georgia, according to Spurrier.

Fowler, who did not make a prediction on the game, called it “an impressive win” for the Gamecocks.

As for a potential return trip to Columbia, the Nov. 10 game against Florida looms as a possibility.

“We’ve always had really enjoyable experiences down there,” Fowler said. “But we won’t knowingly walk into a hate-fest.”
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TerryP, Sep 13, 2007

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Sorry. After reading closer it isn't the fans that opened the site, it's their Athletic Department.

One thing for fans to do it...for their Ath. Dept.?

TerryP, Sep 13, 2007

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LSUgirlinTx Is it game time yet?

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USC fans,
No, you will not win the SEC championship this year. No, LSU is not overrated. Yes, our defense will kill your offense. You have to be kidding me when some of y'all have said that SC could beat VTech. I dont care that Spurrier is 11-1 vs LSU- that's like me claiming that (if/when)Saban beats Arkansas that it's a guarantee that we will too.
You people have been complaining that you dont get respect. Attacking Gameday announcers, when all you want is for them to give you props, isnt going to do it. Just because you have Visor Head doesnt mean that gives you a free passport into Jerkville. Do as the other teams in the SEC have done- act like you've been there.

I used to like this team, but not no mo'.

Note to me: Never ever ever go to another rival's message board. Not everyone is like here.

LSUgirlinTx, Sep 13, 2007

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If it was there fans, I would think it is hilarious. Pretty childish for the AD though. Still not that big of a deal, imho.

Corso I think is just being a baby. You made a ridiculous prediction; USC has already proved you wrong about beating the teams and recruiting. It isn't a long shot at all that they will win the SEC in 2-3 years. Sorry you gotta eat your crow and were completely wrong, but please don't be such a sore loser.

Might be genius of the AD, why not use all that anger he generated to raise some funds? Might just pay off.

JM Tiger, Sep 13, 2007

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I thought, from watching the show, that Corso took it in good humor. Guess I was wrong. Still, if he's that upset, he doesn't have the sense of humor I thought he had.

Still, you can't go around saying, "Spurrier will never win the SEC at South Carolina," and then get upset when Spurrier takes a shot back at you.

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I had heard another story somewhere or a radio clip that illustrated Corso's lack of sense of humor. Fowler doesn't seem to have one either.

Typical media big-mouths. They run their mouth and take shots at everyone all day and night but if someone dare respond, even jokingly they get all serious. Herbstriet seems to have a bug up his ass about LSU and the SEC in general since the Gators made his beloved Ohio State their beeotch. Seems like all of them are just turning into grumpy old farts.

I wish Fox would give them a run for their money with a college gameday type show.
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I agree. One of the reasons I love college football is because the fans\schools are so passionate about the sport. This is an example of that but the media guys don't get it. If Fox would have anything like their pro coverage for college it would be killer.

khounba, Sep 13, 2007

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Corso, Fowler and the heads at ESPN are nothing but a bunch cry babies if they let this bother them. boo-freakin-hoo. They should all have their penis pass revoked.

DRC, Sep 13, 2007

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SC has a fan base with a chip on it's shoulder. When your biggest claim to fame is your fan base and not your football team, the fan base can grow a little sensitive. The cocks spend a lot of time telling the rest of the SEC how bad their fan base is. No offense to anyone, it is like say you are pro life, it infers that if you aren't pro life you are pro death. SC says everyone else is bad, there fore we are wonderful. SC is quickly turning into everything they say is distasteful in the rest of us.:geauxtige

Goodlifetiger, Sep 13, 2007

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LSUgirlinTx said: ↑

USC fans,
No, you will not win the SEC championship this year. No, LSU is not overrated. Yes, our defense will kill your offense.
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Proof?

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Proof?
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I 've been waiting for a year to use that pic and you beat me to it.:sob: :geauxtige

Goodlifetiger, Sep 13, 2007

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