1999 We've come a LONG way

Barry_gamecock · 01-09-2014, 11:16 PM

In 1999 we lost every single game.
Our SEASON total for points was 87.
We scored over 10 points in a game just TWO times.
Against NC State, East Carolina, Mississippi State, and Florida
combined we scored 6 points.

This season we scored 70 against Coastal in one game.

I was just reflecting on the past. Never forget the fans tearing down
the goal posts because we beat New Mexico State to end the draught.

garnet_black215 · 01-09-2014, 11:17 PM

Thankfully I only vaguely remember those days.

roosterdude21 · 01-09-2014, 11:23 PM

Brad Scott. Big loser douche

Barry_gamecock · 01-09-2014, 11:31 PM

Holtz was our coach that year following Brad Scotts one win campaign (but perhaps you only meant to blame him for the condition he left the program in)

rrsandersjr · 01-10-2014, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Barry_gamecock

In 1999 we lost every single game.
Our SEASON total for points was 87.
We scored over 10 points in a game just TWO times.
Against NC State, East Carolina, Mississippi State, and Florida
combined we scored 6 points.

This season we scored 70 against Coastal in one game.

I was just reflecting on the past. Never forget the fans tearing down
the goal posts because we beat New Mexico State to end the draught.

That was the first year that I remember the "that's another Carolina first down" cheer...we cheered first downs because that was about all we could cheer about.

Acockolypse Now · 01-10-2014, 02:30 AM

I was in the stands.

Cheering.

TKE226 · 01-10-2014, 09:48 AM

I was a sophomore during the 1999 campaign. Haha my first two years we were 1-21. And I was there every game.

roosterdude21 · 01-10-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Barry_gamecock

Holtz was our coach that year following Brad Scotts one win campaign (but perhaps you only meant to blame him for the condition he left the program in)

Yep. He was captain of the ship when it was run aground

RockRocks787 · 01-10-2014, 01:57 PM

I remember those days. Back when some games could still only be heard on the radio.

JaxcockFL · 01-10-2014, 02:34 PM

We got killed on the OL.

We did not allow the taters to celebrate at midfield when they won.

anyone remember the Zero bars that they threw?

cack · 01-10-2014, 02:34 PM

Which goes back to prove, Lou Holtz did just as much for our University/Program, as Steve Spurrier is doing. Lou Holtz was the guy to get us out of the dumps and get people talking about South Carolina Football in a positive way. He wasn't the guy we needed to stand against the powers to be or improve facilities, but he was the guy we needed on Saturdays to get us on the right path. I remember in the early Spurrier years people used to blast Coach Holtz because of his final season, and some of the (minor) issues he left behind. To me, Lou Holtz deserves just as much praise for where our program is now, as Steve Spurrier does.

Lonnie · 01-10-2014, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Acockolypse Now

I was in the stands.

Cheering.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TKE226

I was a sophomore during the 1999 campaign. Haha my first two years we were 1-21. And I was there every game.

Roosterboy · 01-10-2014, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cack

Which goes back to prove, Lou Holtz did just as much for our University/Program, as Steve Spurrier is doing. Lou Holtz was the guy to get us out of the dumps and get people talking about South Carolina Football in a positive way. He wasn't the guy we needed to stand against the powers to be or improve facilities, but he was the guy we needed on Saturdays to get us on the right path. I remember in the early Spurrier years people used to blast Coach Holtz because of his final season, and some of the (minor) issues he left behind. To me, Lou Holtz deserves just as much praise for where our program is now, as Steve Spurrier does.

I agree.
The only thing Lou did wrong was that he stayed on too long.
He should've left after the second outback bowl and given the program to one of his assistance (I think Charlie Strong was still on staff), or Skip. Of course, if that happened, we probably don't get Spurrier.

CarolinaGnB521 · 01-10-2014, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cack

Which goes back to prove, Lou Holtz did just as much for our University/Program, as Steve Spurrier is doing. Lou Holtz was the guy to get us out of the dumps and get people talking about South Carolina Football in a positive way. He wasn't the guy we needed to stand against the powers to be or improve facilities, but he was the guy we needed on Saturdays to get us on the right path. I remember in the early Spurrier years people used to blast Coach Holtz because of his final season, and some of the (minor) issues he left behind. To me, Lou Holtz deserves just as much praise for where our program is now, as Steve Spurrier does.

There are people on this board that still blast Lou Holtz.

BlueHerons · 01-10-2014, 06:25 PM

I remember those days and was there tearing down the goal post. I remember crying from the relief that the horrible time was over and I wasn't the only one in the stands crying.

Saying we've come a long way is an understatement.

treyno2722 · 01-10-2014, 07:54 PM

I remember the night we lost to Vandy and that was when Vandy was awful. The score that night was 11-10. I knew they wouldn't beat Tenn, Florida or Clemson after that. Those were the days when I could listen to the games on the Internet, for free!

boowilliam4 · 01-10-2014, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Acockolypse Now

I was in the stands.

Cheering.

I was nine years old and my parents stayed four quarters for every single home game. I'm thankful they made me stay and watch until the last play, Helps me realize and appreciate how far we've truly come.

5lbYardcock · 01-10-2014, 08:44 PM

I was drunk as hel but was still at most of the games.

SwampFox · 01-10-2014, 09:12 PM

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Brad Scott.

A lot of folks believe Sparky Woods was the worst coach we ever had, but at least Sparky did not completely destroy the program like Fatso did. Porky Scott had no business on the sidelines as anything other than the water boys coach.

He was only hired by Bowdin at Moo U for inside information, and because he could call markers due from certain people at USC for additional info, which he was known to have done at least once. After he outlived his usefulness to the Taters, he was thrown out with the rest of the trash.

BlueHerons · 01-10-2014, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SwampFox

A lot of folks believe Sparky Woods was the worst coach we ever had, but at least Sparky did not completely destroy the program like Fatso did. Porky Scott had no business on the sidelines as anything other than the water boys coach.

He was only hired by Bowdin at Moo U for inside information, and because he could call markers due from certain people at USC for additional info, which he was known to have done at least once. After he outlived his usefulness to the Taters, he was thrown out with the rest of the trash.

Wasn't he with Clemson for ten years? He was useful with inside information for that long?

He isn't coaching anywhere else?

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Barry_gamecock Average a post a day Male Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,147 CockyCash: 327	1999 We've come a LONG way In 1999 we lost every single game. Our SEASON total for points was 87. We scored over 10 points in a game just TWO times. Against NC State, East Carolina, Mississippi State, and Florida combined we scored 6 points. This season we scored 70 against Coastal in one game. I was just reflecting on the past. Never forget the fans tearing down the goal posts because we beat New Mexico State to end the draught. __________________ Check out my cool signature.

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garnet_black215 Section 509, Row 13 Male Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In a van down by the river. Posts: 7,927 CockyCash: 1350	Re: 1999 We've come a LONG way Thankfully I only vaguely remember those days.

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roosterdude21 1st Team All-SEC Male Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: S. Carolina Posts: 4,361 CockyCash: 3050614819	Re: 1999 We've come a LONG way Brad Scott. Big loser douche

01-09-2014, 11:31 PM	#4
Barry_gamecock Average a post a day Male Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,147 CockyCash: 327	Re: 1999 We've come a LONG way Holtz was our coach that year following Brad Scotts one win campaign (but perhaps you only meant to blame him for the condition he left the program in) __________________ Check out my cool signature.

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Acockolypse Now L-I-V-I-N Male Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 16,268 CockyCash: 45000175	Re: 1999 We've come a LONG way I was in the stands. Cheering. __________________ Always remember... stay Feisty.

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TKE226 Damn Yankee Male Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 17,991 CockyCash: 1668234	Re: 1999 We've come a LONG way I was a sophomore during the 1999 campaign. Haha my first two years we were 1-21. And I was there every game.

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RockRocks787 Two Deep Male Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 1,147 CockyCash: 200	Re: 1999 We've come a LONG way I remember those days. Back when some games could still only be heard on the radio. __________________

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JaxcockFL Cunning Linquist Male Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 9,778 CockyCash: 1104965	Re: 1999 We've come a LONG way We got killed on the OL. We did not allow the taters to celebrate at midfield when they won. anyone remember the Zero bars that they threw? __________________ If your worst fears come true, you no longer have anything left to fear.

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BlueHerons Blue Chip Female Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 643 CockyCash: 500	Re: 1999 We've come a LONG way I remember those days and was there tearing down the goal post. I remember crying from the relief that the horrible time was over and I wasn't the only one in the stands crying. Saying we've come a long way is an understatement.

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treyno2722 Blue Chip Male Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 972 CockyCash: 200	Re: 1999 We've come a LONG way I remember the night we lost to Vandy and that was when Vandy was awful. The score that night was 11-10. I knew they wouldn't beat Tenn, Florida or Clemson after that. Those were the days when I could listen to the games on the Internet, for free!

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