First thing first: the Gamecocks lost game two of the Alabama series this afternoon, setting up a Sunday rubber match. This has definitely been an exciting series so far; let's hope the 'Cocks can get it together and take a hard-earned series win tomorrow.

Now for the rest of the news:

Murphy Holloway transferring? We’ll find out soon. | Ole Miss sports. Rebels forward Holloway is leaving Ole Miss to come home to SC and be closer to his child. Will we pick him up? I'd love to see it, but I'm hearing he might be headed to Clemson. Keep your fingers crossed.

Top SEC Sleepers For 2010 " MrSEC.com. This writer calls Brandon Golson the biggest sleeper of this class. I like the pick; Golson has the physical tools to be another good USC LB.

SLAM ONLINE | " The Work of Devan Downey. SLAM Magazine takes a look at every Gamecocks' favorite diminutive point guard.

Bobby Johnson's SEC Conference Call Comments - Team Speed Kills. Yes, Vandy does have a DT named Adam Smotherman. And he's hurt.

Auburn names Newton its No. 1 QB | GoGamecocks. After a few weeks of speculation, Auburn names Cameron Newton its starting signal caller. That doesn't bode well for opposing defenses, IMO. Newton should be a beast in Gus Malzahn's offense.