* South Carolina (12-0): Barring some huge surprise, the Gamecocks likely will enter Southeastern Conference play next weekend with a 16-0 overall record. The South Carolina pitching staff has been excellent, with talented sophomore right-handed pitcher Joel Seddon stepping up in the closer role. Offensively, ultra-athletic Tanner English is coming off a productive series against Clemson. South Carolina gets Brown at home this weekend — a team playing its first game of the season