George Rogers

George Rogers. University of South Carolina 1980 Heisman Trophy Winner. , George Rogers enrolled at the University of South Carolina in 1977 and became one of the greatest football players in school history. In 1980, Rogers received the Heisman Trophy and holds the distinction of twice finishing in the Top 10 in Heisman Trophy voting. During his career at Carolina, Rogers rushed for 5,204 yards, gaining more than 100 yards in each of his final 22 college games. His 31 career rushing touchtowns and 202 career points broke USC records and rank among the most in school history. Rogers was a First-Team All-American in his junior season and a consensus First-Team All-American in his senior season. His Jersey Number 38, was retired during halftime ceremonies at Carolina's final 1980 home game. The New Orleans Saints selected Rogers as the first overall pick in the 1981 NFL Draft. He was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1981 and was a pro bowl selection in 1981 and 1982. He won the Super Bowl as a member of the 1987 Washington Redskins. Rogers is a member of the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame, the University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame, and the College Football Hall of Fame. His impact in the Columbia area continues through the George Rogers Foundation, helping students achieve the success that he attained during his years at Carolina., George Rogers , Official Team Records: 1977-1980 Career. Rushing Yards: 5,204 . Rushing Attempts: 954 . 100-Yard Rushing Games: 27 . All-Purpose Yards: 5,932, George Rogers , Official Team Records: 1980 Season. Rushing Yars: 1,894 . Rushing Attempts: 324 . 100-Yard Rushing Games: 12 . All-Purpose Yards: 1,917, Chuck Allen, Team Captain . Jerry Aubin . Mark Austin . John Bailey . Ed Baxley . Gordon Beckham . Fred Berkeley . Todd Berry . Terry Bishop . Dominique Blasingame . Pat Bowen . Mark Bridges . Gary Burger . Gary Byers . Freddy Chalmers . Dewayne Chivers . Ben Cornett . Kevin Crocker . Cas Danielwoski . San Dodgen . Joe Doyle . Mike Durrah . Timmy Dyches . Ricky Elliott . Phil Ellis . Chuck Finney . Mark Fleetwood . Mark Florio . Jay Frye . J.D. Fuller . Jake Gadsden . Steve Gettel . Kenny Gil . Timmy Gillespie . Bryant Gilliard . Dave Golempiewski . Rickey Hagood . Garry Harper . Hal Henderson . Karey Johnson . Walt Kater . Jeff Kendziorski . Timmy Lee . Eddie Leopard . Marc Loggins . Tom Lux . Paul Martin . Donnie McDaniel . Greg McDonald . James McKie . Jim Nicastro . Chris Norman . Robert Perlotte . Dalton Prickett . Philip Proctor . Rubin Proctor . Adnrew Provence . Percy Reeves . Timmy Rhino . Ty Reietkovich . Ralph Roe . George Rogers, Team Captain . Rusty Russell . George Schecterly . Willie Scott . Hank Scroggin . Harry Skipper . Chuck Slaughter . Horace Smith . George Smith . Tommy Smoake . Freddy Snow . Josh Starks . John Tanner . Randy Teston . Troy Thomas . Tom Thomas . Jim Turner . Greg Turner . Mike Vargo . Timmy Vaughn . Phillip Vickery . Paul Vogel . Jim Walsh . Emmanuel Weaver . Carl West . Scott Wiggins . Del Wilkes . Paul Williams . Carl Womble . Glenn Woodley . Johnnie Wright , University of South Carolina 1980 Football Coaching Staff. Jim Carlen, Head Coach and Athletics Director . Richard Bell, Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator . Jack Fligg, Administrative Assistant and Offensive Coordinator . Bob Brown, Offensive Backfield . Dale Evans, Defensive Backfield . Larry New, Defensive Line . Jerry Sullivan, Offensive Receivers . Ray Goff, Offensive Assistant . Bob Roe, Defensive Assistant, This statue was made possible through a generous gift from , Mr. James H. Shelley , Mrs. Patricia Knight Shelley. Jim and Patti of Columbia and Hartsville, SC are dedicated and lifelong Gamecocks who have made lasting impact on the future of South Carolina Athletics.