Monday, September 27, 2004
an ode to odom
During the press conference introducing Dave Odom, University of South Carolina athletics director Mike McGee incorrectly -- and repeatedly -- referred to Odom as the school's new football coach.But after last year's campaign, a 23-11 season that culminated in an at-large invitation to the NCAA Tournament for the school's Gamecocks, few in Columbia recognize Odom as anything but South Carolina's basketball coach.
And a darn good one at that.
I must admit, however, that I was never an Odom fan during his 12 years at Wake Forest. Some years he had talent. Other years he didn't. But year after year, the Demon Deacons faltered in March's main event.
Will South Carolina be more successful? Maybe. But first the Gamecocks must build on last year's progress in a deep SEC.
