COLUMBIA — Even as the rain poured down around him, George Rogers stood his silent vigil. The bronze statue of the Heisman Trophy winner looked out upon the soggy plaza surrounding Williams-Brice Stadium, and half-assembled State Fair rides in the distance. But even as the rain continued to pour down Monday, South Carolina’s preparation for its next football game went on.
WHO: No. 7 LSU at South Carolina
RADIO: WWIK 98.9-FM
LINE: LSU by 13
RECORDS: LSU 4-0, 2-0 SEC; USC 2-3, 0-3
There was still a USC police officer stationed in the middle of Bluff Road to assist Gamecocks players in coaches in crossing over to the practice facility on the other side.