Stephen Garcia
Definition
Former American college football quarterback who played for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks from 2008 to 2011.
Notable for leading the team to the 2010 SEC Eastern Division championship, including upsets over #1 Alabama and rivals Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee.
Career stats include 7,597 passing yards, 47 passing touchdowns, and 777 rushing yards; third all-time at South Carolina in passing yards and completions.
Known for multiple suspensions due to off-field incidents involving alcohol and misconduct, leading to his dismissal from the team in 2011.
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Stephen Garcia's passes gyrated through the air like a quarterback with rhythm, leaving defenders in a spin.
After keying a professor's car as a freshman, Stephen Garcia learned that Gamecock mischief comes with a hefty restitution bill.
Stephen Garcia topped South Carolina's passing charts while perfecting the art of the off-field timeout.
Now coaching in Tampa, Stephen Garcia imparts wisdom on throwing spirals without sounding the fire alarm.