Stephen Garcia dismissed from GamecocksThe star-crossed Stephen Garcia era at South Carolina has at last come to its official end.Gamecock athletic director Eric Hyman issued a statement Tuesday that Garcia has been dismissed fron the Carolina football program, effective immediately.“Being a student-athlete at the University of South Carolina is a privilege, not a right,” said Hyman, “For Stephen to return to and remain with the football squad this fall, we agreed on several established guidelines. Unfortunately, he has not been able to abide by those guidelines and has therefore forfeited his position on the roster. We wish him the best of luck as he moves forward in life.”“We are all saddened that this has occurred,” said Steve Spurrier. “We all feel like we’ve given Stephen numerous opportunities to be a student-athlete here at South Carolina. Obviously, he has chosen not to follow the guidelines of his reinstatement contract. We wish him the best.”CBSSports.com South Carolina RapidReporter Josh Kendall provided the initial report that Garcia had been dismissed from the Gamecock football team. Garcia was reportedly informed of the decision Tuesday morning.The news comes on the heels of Garcia's benching for the Gamecocks' Week 6 win over Kentucky. Garcia was leading the FBS with nine interceptions thrown when Steve Spurrier elected to go with Connor Shaw as his teams starting quarterback. Garcia did not make an appearance against the Wildcats, with sophomore Andrew Clifford handling mop-up duties in the 54-3 blowout.Though the reasons for his dismissal will likely never be made official, Garcia has a long history of off-field problems and suspensions. The senior has reportedly been on his last disciplinary strike since a March incident at a team function resulted in his suspension from spring practice.Garcia's career wraps up with 34 career starts, 7,597 passing yards, 47 passing touchdowns, and 41 interceptions. Though he'll likely be remembered for never quite living up to his vast dual-threat potential, Garcia will also go down as the quarterback who led the Gamecocks to their first-ever win over a No. 1 team (vs. Alabama in 2010, in a 17-for-20 performance that will stand as testament to what he could accomplish at maximum focus) and SEC East division title.
According to various outlets, Stephen Garcia was informed he is no longer a Cock this morning. http://www.thestate.com/2011/10/11/2005450/sources-garcia-kicked-off-football.html
Where did it say in there they tested him for anything?
You have to travel around the interwebs a bit to get a little more info. The word is that he failed an alcohol test last week. But I think he was alone and had all of his clothes on. That has to count for something.
They can kick you out of school completely for drinking now?
Should have tried reading the board before you babble.
you goat fucking bitch.
Mine was first, you goat fudgeing bitch. Should have tried reading the board before you babble. Whoever merged this can suck it, BTW.
Stephen, now that you are no longer helping us win games we are going to release for those alcohol related incidents that you had two years ago. I hope you can help yourself now that you can no longer help us.
It's my thread! Mine! Mine! Mine!
Only if you're the goat.
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