COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Quarterback Michael Scarnecchia spent years dreaming of starting at South Carolina, until he learned about things even bigger than his wishes.
That's what made the Gamecocks senior, making his first college start, so pleased with his performance against Missouri on Saturday.
"Once you realize it's about South Carolina, it's about the team, it's about helping the university any way you can, it's a calming feeling," Scarnecchia said. "It's playing a bigger part in the bigger picture."
Scarnecchia certainly did that Saturday, throwing for three touchdowns and leading the Gamecocks (3-2, 2-2 Southeastern Conference) to Parker White's 33-yard, game-winning field goal with two seconds left in a 37-35 win over the Tigers (3-2, 0-2).