Mike Uva
@Mike_Uva
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“You-Vah” | @GamecockCentral Reporter | Follow @MikeUvaWPRI for my WPRI coverage | Namesake of #TheUva @Bojangles | 2x Emmy Award-Winning Sportscaster
Joined January 2012
Hey @CoachSBeamer - Thanks for the Academy Award performance to delay us from our fake dinner reservation time 😅. A big thank you to Shane, @JustinKing . @CrazyFrehse for doing this. Brooke and I are beyond grateful.
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Auburn fan: “Bo, can I take a selfie?”. Bo Jackson: “No. Watch the game.”. 🤣🤣
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"I don't promise their parents NCAA Tournaments. I don't promise their parents playing time. I promise their parents that I'm always gonna be apart of their lives when they need me" - @FrankMartin_SC
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To recap @_ajawilson22 week…. ✅ Signed deal with Nike.✅ Signed deal with Gatorade.✅ Honored at the White House with her team.✅ Played on her college court with her pro team .
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South Carolina getting called for fouls for just breathing heavy.
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One of the most powerful videos you’ll watch today. What a moment for @_ajawilson22 and her family. @wachfox
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Breaking: Tim Tebow homers in his first at-bat. Are you kidding me?
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Will Muschamp was asked about his glasses tonight:. "It's been a shitty fall. I got more grey hair than I've ever had. My wife doesn't like hanging around losers - I've been losing so it ain't been good." #FootballGuy .cc: @PardonMyTake @PFTCommenter @BarstoolBigCat
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This is how I’ll remember Frank Martin’s time at South Carolina
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“South Carolina is the best team who is not in the playoffs” - Lee Corso on College GameDay
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Whatever decision @Cant_StopCinco makes about his future, South Carolina is in a better place today than it was before he arrived. Never mind people I’ve covered, DK is one of the toughest people I’ve ever met.
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When a coach turns to you and says “Hey Mike - we appreciate you. You gotta take a pic with it,” you do it. Congrats South Carolina. Thanks for the ride.
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I don’t know who this guy is but S/O to the man with the Gamecock flag behind the field goalpost at the ACC Championship Game 😂
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Somewhere Gamecock Jesus is smiling tonight. We all miss you, Carlton.
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Dear SEC,. Do the right thing and make the South Carolina-Ole Miss game on Oct. 5 a night game. Sincerely,.Your friend Mike.
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South Carolina beats Clemson, who wins the ACC championship with the same record, gets a bye in the CFP, and South Carolina (who beat 4 ranked teams in the final 6 weeks) gets left out of the CFP.
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I highly recommend athletes taking some time to hear this. Great message on handling adversity by Will Muschamp following Saturday's loss.
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A reminder that there's been only one college in the state of SC to produce a Heisman winner
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Tennessee like “Oh, she hasn’t made a three on her career. We don’t need to cover her.”. Cardoso: Hold my drink…
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Can’t even imagine the emotions going through @Cant_StopCinco. But even in defeat as he walks off of Williams-Bruce Stadium for the final time, he stopped to thank fans who came out alone. Six years at South Carolina. The ultimate Gamecock. The ultimate person. Thank you, 5.
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A’ja Wilson has been named the WNBA Player of the Year by the AP. Cue up dancing @_ajawilson22
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What does today’s win for South Carolina over Clemson mean? It means…. - First 9-win regular season since 2013.- Beating Clemson 2 out of the last 3 meetings.- Winning two straight in Clemson for the first time since 2010 & 12.- Shane Beamer surpasses Steve Spurrier for the most.
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Breaking: 55-year-old Joe Thomas Sr becomes oldest DI football player after rushing for 3 yds for @SCStateAthletic. @wachfox
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An emotional @Cant_StopCinco as he waits to head into his post-game interview. Can’t help but be happy for him for everything he’s done to put the team first over the years. A true reminder that hard work pays off. @GamecockCentral
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Six months after living out his dream of playing college football, 55 y/o Joe Thomas Sr. checked off another milestone tonight - graduating.
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I remember the last night South Carolina played Texas A&M under the lights at Williams-Brice and how that game started… @XavierLegette .
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Just In: The wait is over!. Sterling Sharpe has been elected to the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class, becoming the first South Carolina Gamecock to achieve the honor.
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18K. Some women’s basketball programs don’t get crowds like this in a span of five or six games combined. South Carolina has invested into @GamecockWBB and this is what you get. Incredible atmosphere today at CLA. @GamecockCentral
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As an unbiased reporter who now also covers the ACC up in Boston, it’s my duty to share that South Carolina def. Clemson 31-30. The Tigers were the ACC’s last hope to make the CFP & now that surly won’t happen. To make things worse CU’s 40-game win streak at home is over. Darn it.
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Personal News: After 5+ yrs, Sep. 24 was my final day at WACH. While I’m leaving TV, I’m not leaving SC as I’ll be working as the Director of Digital Content for @GamecockCentral. If you enjoy Gamecock coverage, buckle up; the game is about to be changed.
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Boston, I’m home. I’ve accepted a freelance sports reporter position at WBZ-TV, CBS Boston, to cover the New England Patriots this season. Since this is a freelance gig, with the blessing of both WBZ & Gamecock Central, I’ll remain covering the Gamecocks remotely this fall.
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You knew there was no way Gamecock great and current @LVAces star @_ajawilson22 was gonna miss tonight’s game. @GamecockCentral
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Cardoso is a real one. That's a teammate who has your back. Weight room, son.
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.@LanorriSellers — take your bow young man because you’ve just joined a special group of Gamecock QBs. Your name will live on in Columbia forever after that last drive. What a game
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South Carolina WBB & MBB are a combined 34-3. That’s currently the best combined record by any college for basketball in the nation.
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South Carolina’s Lamont Paris has been named the SEC Coach of the Year.
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Some personal news…. It’s bittersweet to share that after eight years in SC, I’ve accepted a full-time position as a Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter @wpri12 in Rhode Island. After getting a chance to freelance recently in Boston, I knew if a full-time TV job became available back
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The FAMs are 🏄♂️ at CLA waiting for @dawnstaley and @GamecockWBB to arrive back to celebrate national title No.3
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Got carded tonight in Massachusetts. When the lady looked at my SC license she said, “USC. Home of the Gamecocks.” I said back to her, “you have no idea how many people back in Columbia tonight are gonna be saying ‘thank you’ by you referring to them as USC.”.
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Just In: The City of Columbia will honor @dawnstaley and South Carolina women's basketball on their national championship with parade this Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m. The parade will begin on the 1700 block of Main Street (corner of Main and Laurel). Additional information,.
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Just In: A first look at Shane Beamer arriving at the @GamecockFB ops building. I asked Beamer how’s it feel to be back in Columbia and he told me, “It’s awesome. It’s great to be home.” Beamer will be introduced to the team with USC AD Ray Tanner at 3:30 @wachfox
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Friend of @IdiotPizza, Michael Phelps not only picks South Carolina on GameDay but he calls them USC.
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During these difficult times, @stoolpresidente is the latest to step up. The founder of @barstoolsports has donated $250K to the NFL’s COVID-19 relief efforts and has won a chance to watch a Monday Night Football game with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in his Fan Cave.
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Gamecock Jesus is BACK at CLA. He tells me he was under the weather for awhile but he’s healthy and wouldn’t miss this day for the world
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Forget about @dawnstaley living her best life right now, @ChampStaley is out here on the stage too. He also got carried around by @Coachboyer to greet fans. Champ was a very good boy though but would you expect anything less? This isn’t his first championship 😂
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Good morning. South Carolina's spring game attendance last night was 36,358, per USC. That's more than what Maryland averaged in 2024. Have a great weekend.
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Beamer: South Carolina has already sold out of their initial allotment of tickets for the Citrus Bowl. Ray Tanner has had to reach out to seek more allotted tickets for Gamecock fans.
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In honor of @GamecockFB playing Coastal Carolina this week, one of the greatest press conference moments in football history from former Chanticleers head coach David Bennett (via @wpdeabc15)
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This is why I love my job. In March, @HarrisWaynick reached out to me sharing a story & a dream that blew me away. That dream was to go from once living in an orphanage to playing D1 football. Today, he earned a spot as a PWO w/ @GamecockFB. Congrats Nathan - no dream is too big!
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Two thoughts… . 1- Can’t help but think what a night like this would’ve meant to Carlton aka Gamecock Jesus . 2- S/O to USC for this post and the fans who brought his sign onto the court to celebrate. It might seem like a small gesture but it’s a gesture that shows people get it.
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.@SpencerRattler will also be representing South Carolina after getting a new tattoo of the Gamecock Block C. 🎥: marcus_thurman/IG
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Gamecocks currently on the Carolina Panthers roster:. - Jaycee Horn.- D.J. Wonnum.- Xavier Legette .- Jadeveon Clowney.- Rico Dowdle.
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Breaking: Ryan Hilinski has been informed from the USC coaching staff that he will start this week at QB for the Gamecocks and moving forward, per source. One source told me Bentley is expected to be out at least 6 weeks with a broken foot but it could be longer. @wachfox.
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Auburn football has released a new color scheme ahead of the 2021 season
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A’ja Wilson on if Aliyah Boston deserves a statue after joining her as just the second Gamecock to ever win a national championship & Player of the Year. Wilson told me, “I mean, there’s a lot of space around (my statue).
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Good morning - South Carolina is ranked 4th in the country in total defense. Have yourselves a great week.
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Just awful news, former Gamecock track star and Miss USA Cheslie Kryst has died at the age of 30 by way of suicide. Please, if you’re going through any struggles remember YOU’RE NOT ALONE. Reach out and ask for help. Prayers to the Kryst and Gamecock family.
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Unfortunately, with my new job, I can’t share as an unbiased local reporter that with NC State winning tonight, Clemson will not be playing in the ACC Championship this year, marking the 1st time this has happened since 2014. I’ll let the local reporters share that. Again, sorry.
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“It’s easy to change a climate. You just change a uniform, talk a little game, dance around, put on some stupid sunglasses”. Since that statement at SEC Media Days in 2022, the Gamecocks have beat UK three straight years.
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Just In: Sir Big Spur is back, per South Carolina. RIP the General 8/29/22-9/1/22.
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Xavier Legette clocks in at a 4.39 in the 40 on his second attempt. Massive💰
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Just In: I’ve been told @UofSC has invited former @GamecockFB QB @StephenGarcia back for Saturday’s Alabama game to lead the Gamecock chant. Not only is Garcia the last USC QB but the last SEC East QB to beat Bama after a memorable 2010 performance (17/20, 201 yds, 3 TD) @wachfox.
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With South Carolina’s win today, maybe they’ll be able to crack @Stephen_Means top 30 in the AP top 25 poll this week!.
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Also, it’s my duty as an unbiased local reporter, to share that Clemson begins the year 0-1.
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Down goes No.6 ranked Kentucky. Let the party begin in Columbia!
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Just In: For the first time since 2014, Clemson is not ranked in the AP Top 25.
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I can finally confirm that this is the first time in MLB history that two different players from the same college have won the ALCS & World Series MVPs in the same season (Steve Pearce & Jackie Bradley Jr. from @GamecockBasebll). The ALCS MVP has been around since 1980 @wachfox
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One thing I hope that doesn’t get overlooked today is that clutch field goal Alex Herrera made earlier in the 4Q. Without that kick, the game would’ve been tied after that Sellers TD and Clemson may have played more conservatively to set up a game-winning field goal on their.
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One thing that South Carolina players have told me all season is that LaNorris shows up every Sunday after a game the same way. Here’s one text I received today talking about Sellers:. “LaNorris had 5 touchdowns and won us the game but his demeanor yesterday was the same as it.
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What did y’all do?. “Really, what Cam said, we dropped our nuts” - Zacch Pickens
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I didn’t have a chance to say it last night because of the Beamer news but thank you to Gamecock Nation & all of those who followed our coverage/commentary this season during games. I know my approach as a reporter on social media isn’t for everyone so thanks to those who follow.
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USC has won 6 game this year, the same amount they won the previous 2 years combined. Give @CoachSBeamer and this staff credit and enjoy he ride. The Cocks are now eligible for the first time since 2018. @GamecockCentral.
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Just in: For the first time in 215 weeks, South Carolina is ranked. The Gamecocks appear this week at No.25. 23 months ago this team was 2-5 and fired their HC. USC still has a lot of work to do but @CoachSBeamer has done a tremendous job turning the ship around in a short time.
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South Carolina QBs to throw for 5 or more TDs in a a game:. Spencer Rattler.Steve Taneyhill.Dylan Thompson.Jeff Grantz.Jake Bentley .Syvelle Newton.Tommy Suggs. And now. @LanorriSellers.
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Despite rumors floating around, I’ve been told that South Carolina special teams coordinator/associate HC Pete Lembo is not pursuing the HC opening at Towson. @GamecockCentral.
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3x national champion coach @dawnstaley has arrived at Williams-Brice and is greeted by a loud ovation
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I’m standing on top of the press box and the stadium is literally shaking. Like they say at Williams-Brice: “If it ain’t swaying….”
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Feels like we’re at Williams-Brice. What a turnout by the Gamecocks
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Former South Carolina RB, and current Dallas Cowboy, @ricodowdle is 97 yards away from rushing for 1,000 yards this season. Can you name the last Gamecock to rush for 1K yards in a season in the NFL?
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Spencer Rattler will make his first career start in the NFL this weekend for the New Orleans Saints.
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This is what you get when you invest into women’s sports . Lower bowl is practically full & the upper deck is just a little less than half full but more fans continue to make their way in to see today’s top-10 showdown between No.1 @GamecockWBB & No.8 Maryland. @GamecockCentral
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