He only hopes the results work as well this New Year's Day as they did 23 years ago. The Detroit News. South Carolina coach Lou Holtz has been through this before. Holtz suspended Derek Watson, the Gamecocks' leading rusher, for an unspecified violation of team rules. In 1977, Holtz suspended three players who accounted for seven of every 10 yards Arkansas gained that season just days before the Orange Bowl against No. 1 Oklahoma.
Players know where the trouble is.
If a coach comes in and does what's best for the team, they understand that. Holtz has not been afraid of drastic action at South Carolina. Because his performance this season is a big reason why our team was in a position to be selected. But he will be held accountable for his actions. Watson was South Carolina's high school Mr. Football in 1998.