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S.C. governor 'can't imagine' Gamecocks hosting game as Hurricane Matthew nears

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College athletics officials are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Matthew as it prepares to move up the Atlantic coast later in the week, and while most seem to be in wait-and-see mode, the pressure to make difficult decisions is growing.

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley cast doubt Tuesday on the possibility of South Carolina hosting its scheduled 7:30 p.m. game against Georgia in Columbia on Saturday given the current forecast.

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"That's a decision based on the schools, but as of now I can't imagine that happening," Haley said at a news conference.