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Tue, Oct 11 2011 16:58:44

Stephen Garcia dismissed from USC football program

Garcia was informed Tuesday morning that he was dismissed from the program as a result of a failed alcohol test on Oct. 4. News broke this afternoon.

  1. fitsnews
    Sources: Garcia Out At USC http://bit.ly/oxuUW2 #sports
    fitsnews
    Tue, Oct 11 2011 13:33:45
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  2. fitsnews
    University of South Carolina athletics department has just confirmed our story on Stephen Garcia's dismissal.
    fitsnews
    Tue, Oct 11 2011 13:56:51
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  3. Fits News broke the story. Read his story here.

    University of South Carolina's release can be found here.

  4. WLTX
    Stephen Garcia dismissed from the football team, Spurrier and Hyman comment http://bit.ly/pvibvp #gamecocks
    WLTX
    Tue, Oct 11 2011 14:18:47
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  5. thegamecock
    Hyman in release: “Being a student-athlete at the University of South Carolina is a privilege, not a right, an… (cont) http://deck.ly/~PgrHo
    thegamecock
    Tue, Oct 11 2011 13:56:05
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  6. thegamecock
    SOS in release: “We are all saddened that this has occurred. We all feel like we’ve given Stephen numerous opp… (cont) http://deck.ly/~BZRxX
    thegamecock
    Tue, Oct 11 2011 13:55:27
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  7. The (Columbia, S.C.) State reports Garcia failed an alcohol test on Oct. 4.

    In a story on ESPN, Chris Low says a source said Garcia tested positive for marijuana and alcohol use. Low says Garcia's reinstatement contract specified that he would not drink alcohol.

  8. thegamecock
    ESPN's Chris Low reporting that Stephen Garcia tested positive for marijuana and alcohol. More to come, we're sure.
    thegamecock
    Tue, Oct 11 2011 15:21:59
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  9. CoreyHutchins
    BREAKING | VIDEO: GARCIA: "HE'S GONE": http://youtu.be/sEke7x4CKSM #sctweets #Gamecocks
    CoreyHutchins
    Tue, Oct 11 2011 14:05:59
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  10. Steve Spurrier refused to hold a news conference but met with some members of the media individually.

    Spurrier said sports columnist Ron Morris of The State was writing false things about the football program. One of Morris' co-workers, Adam Beam, came to his defense.

  11. adambeam
    New @thestate marketing plan: "Banned by Steve Spurrier!"
    adambeam
    Tue, Oct 11 2011 12:27:30
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  12. CoryFravel
    @fitsnews @jodycwhitt Ask yourself- was Ron Morris about to ask Spurrier about Garcia and that's why he left the presser?
    CoryFravel
    Tue, Oct 11 2011 13:52:09
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  13. Fans quickly reacted to the news on Twitter, Facebook and message boards .

  14. jdstandifer
    We will never forget you Stephen Garcia. Your timeless tenure at USC was one for the ages.
    jdstandifer
    Tue, Oct 11 2011 16:14:15
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  15. Nate_Catledge
    Best of Luck to Stephen Garcia.... You will always be a Gamecock in my book!!!
    Nate_Catledge
    Tue, Oct 11 2011 16:25:13
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  16. SECfootball
    For the record, we wish Stephen Garcia the best. To say the least, he gave us plenty to talk about.
    SECfootball
    Tue, Oct 11 2011 15:16:33
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  17. adampiper
    Stephen Garcia is USC's Charlie Sheen. Love/Hate him - he provided some great memories.
    adampiper
    Tue, Oct 11 2011 14:27:02
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  18. adampiper
    Stephen Garcia is trending on twitter (hopefully for the last time.) Only person having a harder day than #5 is USC SID
    adampiper
    Tue, Oct 11 2011 15:00:49
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  19. Some took Garcia's dismissal lighter than others.

  20. sportstalksc
    Stephen Garcia kicked off the team? Again? What did he do this time, defend Ron Morris?
    sportstalksc
    Tue, Oct 11 2011 13:53:19
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  21. Garcia's season turned controversial after the Gamecocks lost to Auburn.

  22. Tom Dawson
    Stephen Garcia: Let's not forget who the QB was that let his team to a well earned victory agaisnt the No. 1 team in the nation last year; Beat florida AT florida, Clemson AT clemson, georgia AT georgia,,, don't forget to believe in yourself and your abilities,,, No other USC QB has done that.....
    Tom Dawson
    Sun, Oct 02 2011 17:10:10
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