Garcia Interview

CockyFanForLife · 03-21-2013, 09:44 AM

I know some of you guys are tired of hearing about Garcia, but I will always be a supporter and interested in what happens to him and wishing him the best. For others who may feel the same way, here is an interview posted yesterday.

http://blockcblog.blogspot.com/2013/...en-garcia.html

gamecock88 · 03-21-2013, 09:51 AM

Excellent interview. Good find and thanks for posting it. Points!

Mick Chicken · 03-21-2013, 09:53 AM

outstanding interview

cockfight21 · 03-21-2013, 09:59 AM

This was actually a really good interview. Great questions.

BruceAlmighty · 03-21-2013, 10:05 AM

It's clear that he now realizes the unique opportunity he had while at USC and how he failed to take full advantage of it. I hope things work out for Stephen.

The Yancey · 03-21-2013, 10:12 AM

Most excellent. Points to you for posting this!

TruckGuy · 03-21-2013, 10:24 AM

Always loved SG. We all made mistakes in our past and squandered opertunities. Tho nothing like the ones he had, but I think we all can relate. I hope the best for him and hope to see him in the league one day soon.

Homebrewcock · 03-21-2013, 10:30 AM

Very good interview. One thing as fans I think we don't realize is how hard it is to be in the spotlight at such a young age. To have the media criticize everything about you at such a young age is difficult.

When I was that age in college, I know I would have struggled to handle all that attention and media circus. Wish the best for Garcia.

sandstorm2001 · 03-21-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by gamecock88

Excellent interview. Good find and thanks for posting it. Points!

I feel it would be only fitting for the OP to get 5 Points for this thread. No more, no less.

Always good to hear how a former player is doing.

Roosterboy · 03-21-2013, 11:23 AM

Great interview.
I'll always be a pro-garcia guy....I think people were WAY TOO hard on him at times for doing minor, stupid college things (ain't like he assaulted a woman, or ran over a coach with a jet ski, or got caught with prescription drugs without a prescription).

OneCockyDude · 03-21-2013, 11:28 AM

Very classy answers by Garcia! I wish him the best.

GamecockMomSC · 03-21-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Roosterboy

Great interview.
I'll always be a pro-garcia guy....I think people were WAY TOO hard on him at times for doing minor, stupid college things (ain't like he assaulted a woman, or ran over a coach with a jet ski, or got caught with prescription drugs without a prescription).

Me too. He was never arrested for weed possession, either.

I always liked him. My favorite memory is how he saved that ECU game after Connor almost threw it way after getting the start. Plus, the headset slings that Spurrier did when he threw interceptions are the best. I will always be convinced that drug test would never have been brought to light if the Gamecocks had won his last game.

klempsux · 03-21-2013, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GamecockMomSC

Me too. He was never arrested for weed possession, either.

I always liked him. My favorite memory is how he saved that ECU game after Connor almost threw it way after getting the start. Plus, the headset slings that Spurrier did when he threw interceptions are the best. I will always be convinced that drug test would never have been brought to light if the Gamecocks had won his last game.

I still think it was dirty pool for Hyman to pull a test right after SG lost his granddad and his starting job. At some point you've got to help a troubled kid, not wait for the perfect storm to drop something on him.

CockyFanForLife · 03-21-2013, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by klempsux

I still think it was dirty pool for Hyman to pull a test right after SG lost his granddad and his starting job. At some point you've got to help a troubled kid, not wait for the perfect storm to drop something on him.

I agree 100%.

qcgamecock · 03-21-2013, 12:06 PM

Thank you for posting, great read. Stephen Garcia was Steve Taneyhill 15 years later, the difference in media coverage and expectations of the program changed drastically in that time. Since Garcia has left the expectations of the program haven risen to new heights and the pressure on Shaw and Thompson has risen as well, nice to see that Garcia is helping fellow GAMECOCKS in handling the pressure that he knows got to him.

GamecockMomSC · 03-21-2013, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klempsux

I still think it was dirty pool for Hyman to pull a test right after SG lost his granddad and his starting job. At some point you've got to help a troubled kid, not wait for the perfect storm to drop something on him.

I know. He was a senior and only had a few games left anyway. That thing with the clock in that game still burns me up.

behindenemylines · 03-21-2013, 12:15 PM

Kinda stinks he had to grow up in Columbia and through the media. Awesome that he realizes his mistakes and still gives credit to SOS and the coaches. Shows he has come a long way.

ucan'tlickourcocks · 03-21-2013, 01:01 PM

Quote:

BCB: What advice would you give to the incoming freshmen QB's at Carolina?

SG: Tough one. Biggest advice is to stay the hell outta Five Points and stay focused. Once you're in the dog house, it is very difficult to get out.

Great advice! If only Garcia had followed it, we could have had a MUCH different outcome!

SC Sandlapper · 03-21-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GamecockMomSC

I know. He was a senior and only had a few games left anyway. That thing with the clock in that game still burns me up.

Me too but that's not what cost us that Auburn game. Garcia flat out sucked that day, whatever the external factors were. I was there and it was painful then and still is. Apart from the crash-and-burn senior year, I was always a fan of Garcia and regret he never lived up to his potential.

CockyInGA · 03-21-2013, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klempsux

I still think it was dirty pool for Hyman to pull a test right after SG lost his granddad and his starting job. At some point you've got to help a troubled kid, not wait for the perfect storm to drop something on him.

Like the University and SOS did FIVE TIMES before dismissing him?

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03-21-2013, 09:44 AM	#1
CockyFanForLife Recruit Female Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Charleston Posts: 134 CockyCash: 500	Garcia Interview I know some of you guys are tired of hearing about Garcia, but I will always be a supporter and interested in what happens to him and wishing him the best. For others who may feel the same way, here is an interview posted yesterday. http://blockcblog.blogspot.com/2013/...en-garcia.html

03-21-2013, 09:51 AM	#2
gamecock88 All Everything Male Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Right Here, Right Now Posts: 1,488 CockyCash: 300	Re: Garcia Interview Excellent interview. Good find and thanks for posting it. Points!

03-21-2013, 09:53 AM	#3
Mick Chicken Banned Male Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nohio Posts: 4,714 CockyCash: 500	Re: Garcia Interview outstanding interview

03-21-2013, 09:59 AM	#4
cockfight21 Household Name Male Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,389 CockyCash: 200	Re: Garcia Interview This was actually a really good interview. Great questions. __________________ "Fundamentals are a crutch for the talentless." Kenny Powers

03-21-2013, 10:05 AM	#5
BruceAlmighty It's A Revolution Male Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Columbia Posts: 758 CockyCash: 500	Re: Garcia Interview It's clear that he now realizes the unique opportunity he had while at USC and how he failed to take full advantage of it. I hope things work out for Stephen. __________________

03-21-2013, 10:12 AM	#6
The Yancey Grumpy Old Fart Male Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sunshinny Florida Posts: 15,673 CockyCash: 4751450	Re: Garcia Interview Most excellent. Points to you for posting this! __________________

03-21-2013, 10:24 AM	#7
TruckGuy Walk On Male Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Darlington, SC Posts: 82 CockyCash: 500	Re: Garcia Interview Always loved SG. We all made mistakes in our past and squandered opertunities. Tho nothing like the ones he had, but I think we all can relate. I hope the best for him and hope to see him in the league one day soon.

03-21-2013, 10:30 AM	#8
Homebrewcock Walk On Male Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Louisville, CO Posts: 85 CockyCash: 500	Re: Garcia Interview Very good interview. One thing as fans I think we don't realize is how hard it is to be in the spotlight at such a young age. To have the media criticize everything about you at such a young age is difficult. When I was that age in college, I know I would have struggled to handle all that attention and media circus. Wish the best for Garcia.

03-21-2013, 11:23 AM	#10
Roosterboy 1st Team All-SEC Male Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hartwell, Georgia Posts: 3,692 CockyCash: 500	Re: Garcia Interview Great interview. I'll always be a pro-garcia guy....I think people were WAY TOO hard on him at times for doing minor, stupid college things (ain't like he assaulted a woman, or ran over a coach with a jet ski, or got caught with prescription drugs without a prescription). __________________ Baseball SEC Champs: 2000, 2002, 2011 CWS Appearances: 1975, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1985, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2012 Two-time National Champs Football 4 years running over Clemson 3 years running over Georgia 3 years running over Tennessee The best is yet to come...

03-21-2013, 11:28 AM	#11
OneCockyDude Walk On Male Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 37 CockyCash: 500	Re: Garcia Interview Very classy answers by Garcia! I wish him the best.

03-21-2013, 12:06 PM	#15
qcgamecock Two Deep Male Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Charlotte Posts: 1,238 CockyCash: 200	Re: Garcia Interview Thank you for posting, great read. Stephen Garcia was Steve Taneyhill 15 years later, the difference in media coverage and expectations of the program changed drastically in that time. Since Garcia has left the expectations of the program haven risen to new heights and the pressure on Shaw and Thompson has risen as well, nice to see that Garcia is helping fellow GAMECOCKS in handling the pressure that he knows got to him.

03-21-2013, 12:15 PM	#17
behindenemylines Blue Chip Male Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 784 CockyCash: 200	Re: Garcia Interview Kinda stinks he had to grow up in Columbia and through the media. Awesome that he realizes his mistakes and still gives credit to SOS and the coaches. Shows he has come a long way. __________________ Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. - Unknown He wasn't very tough, We were just missing tackles. - UGA safety Bacarri Rambo said Y'all see 246. I see 300. - Latti The ONLY disability in life is a bad attitude. - Matthew Jeffers

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