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Carolina has a gamecock – and a Citadel Bulldog is ready to wipe that gamecock off the map! As the SoCon co-champion Dogs prepare to ramble against USC at Williams-Brice Stadium, host Jon Rawl previews the regular season finale with The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell. Also, head coach Mike Houston, B-back Tyler Renew and voices from the 1990 Cock Shock win are all featured on this week's show.

SoCon Champs! The Citadel claims its third football title after a win over VMI, and can claim it outright – plus get the automatic berth to the FCS playoffs – with a victory at Chattanooga this week. STATS's FCS senior editor Craig Haley discusses the Dogs' good fortune with host Jon Rawl and The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell. Also, the Band of Gold Spotlight shines on Bill Whaley ('62), quarterback and co-captain of The Citadel's first Southern Conference title team.

Capt. Geno F. Paluso, USN (Ret.), The Citadel's Commandant of Cadets and a 1989 alumnus of the school, is this week's Band of Gold Spotlight. The retired Navy SEAL officer discusses his impressive military background, as well as the important job he now has on the Charleston campus. Plus, PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell helps break down the Bulldogs' close win over Mercer – and this week's homecoming battle with VMI.

Malik Diggs and the Bulldog defense contain Furman, and The Citadel improves to 4-0 in SoCon play. PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell looks back on the 21-point El Cid win at Paladin Stadium. Also, Citadel "historian" Jim Waddill ('60) is back on the show to talk about the 2015 Dogs, the 1979 SoCon contenders, and the 1950 win over South Carolina.

Charlie Taaffe and Jack Douglas ('92) help relive The Citadel's 38-35 win over South Carolina, which happened 25 years ago this week. The former head coach and his star quarterback discuss the thrilling comeback, the success of Bulldog football in the Taaffe era, and we get an update on what both men are now doing. Plus, The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell weighs-in on the Dogs' impressive win at Samford, and this week's rivalry game at Furman.

Finally. The Citadel downs Wofford, ending an ugly 16-game losing streak to the Terriers. Bulldog quarterback Dominique Allen shares his thoughts on the resurgent team, which now travels to Samford for a chance to move to 3-0 in SoCon play. Also, the Band of Gold Spotlight shines on Howard Barnard ('91), placekicker when the Dogs upset the South Carolina Gamecocks 25 years ago.

Flooding in South Carolina affects The Citadel and its alumni. Jon Rawl and PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell have the latest on conditions at Johnson Hagood Stadium, which will host the Bulldogs' Parents Day tilt with Wofford. Also, Maj. Steven Smith ('84) tells the incredible story of the recent return of a sword carried by Confederate Col. Charles C. Tew (Class of 1846).

Charleston Southern embarrasses The Citadel with a third straight defeat. Bulldog head coach Mike Houston talks about the 33-20 setback during the SoCon teleconference. The Post and Courier's Jeff Hartsell and host Jon Rawl discuss what impact the series – including future matchups – will have. And we pay tribute to country music industry leader and Citadel great Tandy Rice ('61), who died Aug. 3. He was 76.

Dr. Turkey Moore ('71), an Atlanta-based surgeon and loyal Citadel supporter, is this week's Band of Gold Spotlight. Bulldog coach Mike Houston discusses what his team must do to improve on the loss at Georgia Southern. And PostandCourier.com's Jeff Hartsell previews Saturday's home game against Charleston Southern, and the latest on cost of attendance (COA) stipends within the SoCon.

Kevin Yeager, equipment manager for The Citadel's 14 athletic teams, discusses his role within the athletic department. Post and Courier beat writer Jeff Hartsell recaps the SoCon-opening win against Western Carolina. Head coach Mike Houston and his football team now travel to Statesboro for a Week 3 date with Georgia Southern.