1. The resilient rally
South Carolina football pulled out the 27-24 win against Tennessee despite another slow start and with plenty of resilience needed. Twice USC trailed by 11, but every time the Volunteers scored, the Gamecocks answered with a score of their own, eventually getting the stops they needed.
2.The not-spurned tailback
Rico Dowdle was moved out of the starting lineup after some less-than-efficient games against Kentucky, Missouri and Texas A&M. He responded by getting 140 yards on his 14 carries and completely dominating Tennessee. It was his sixth career 100-yard game and the third-most yards he’s ever had.