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Letter from 2 rival editors: The Daily Gamecock, The Tiger collaborate to create 1st rivalry series

Griffin Goodwyn and Griffin Barfield — the sports editors at The Daily Gamecock and The Tiger, respectively — first discussed a rivalry collaboration between the two newspapers in April. Now, with South Carolina and Clemson's annual football game on the horizon, The Daily Gamecock and The Tiger have decided to launch a project unique in both publication's histories.


FILE — Redshirt senior defensive back Marcellas Dial screams after South Carolina stops Furman on fourth down on Sep. 10, 2023 . South Carolina defeated Furman 47-21 for its first home game of the season.

Column: South Carolina's star-studded defensive front will lead it to victory in the Palmetto Bowl

"South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer and his "battle-tested" Gamecocks have not shown any signs of slowing down," sports columnist AJ Mann writes. "A lot can be said about the Gamecocks and the team's ability to compete this year, giving up second-half leads and conservative play calling at times. But one thing is clear: They've proven they're not just some miracle-like contenders — they're a force to be reckoned with."