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USC in the triple-option? Gamecocks ‘looking at all avenues’ during off week

COLUMBIA — A football team which just nine days ago was coached by Steve Spurrier could be ready to unleash — the triple-option?

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Indeed, it’s a new era for the Gamecocks under interim head coach Shawn Elliott, who in addition to breaking out all-black uniforms and blasting music at practice has his offense toying with multiple-back sets over its off week. For USC, it’s another way of trying to bolster an anemic red zone attack, as well as get the most out of the few genuine playmakers it has on the field.