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Red zone offense tormenting Gamecocks

September, 24, 2009

9/24/09

9:54

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By Chris Low | ESPN.com

Posted by ESPN.com's Chris Low

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Nobody likes short field goals.

But that’s what you get when you’re last in the league in red zone offense.

If South Carolina loses this game, the Gamecocks can thank a red zone offense that continues to lag behind.

After botching a couple of good touchdown opportunities in the first half, South Carolina comes out in the second half and gets the play it’s looking for -- a 69-yard completion from Stephen Garcia to Moe Brown.

But first-and-goal from the Ole Miss 9 leads to another short Spencer Lanning field goal. The Gamecocks simply can't make any plays (or avoid penalties) near the goal line.

Chris Low | email

College Football

ESPN.com SEC blogger
Joined ESPN.com in 2007
Wrote for The (Nashville) Tennessean

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South Carolina Gamecocks, Mississippi Rebels, Moe Brown, Spencer Lanning, Stephen Garcia, Rebels-Gamecocks 092409

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