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Garcia likely to start vs. Ole Miss
CommentsA day after Stephen Garcia’s most extensive action, USC coach Steve Spurrier said the second-year quarterback likely would start Saturday at Mississippi.
Though saying Chris Smelley deserved more credit than he gave him credit for immediately after the 26-13 win over UAB, Spurrier indicated Sunday that Garcia would get his first career start against the Rebels.
Garcia accounted for 217 yards and two touchdowns against UAB, including a team-high 86 rushing yards on 18 carries.
In other news:
Spurrier said he might approach All-SEC receiver Kenny McKinley about the possibility of a medical redshirt if McKinley’s right hamstring continues to bother him. McKinley, a senior who is in range of all of USC’s major receiving records, has missed the past three games and is doubtful for Ole Miss, according to Spurrier.
Spurrier, secondary coach Ron Cooper and other staff members called former Gamecocks defensive coordinator Tyrone Nix, in his first year in the same post at Ole Miss, to congratulate him Saturday night on the Rebels’ 31-30 victory over No. 4 Florida.
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