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A look at former South Carolina star George Rogers
At 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday within the sparkling Springs Brooks Plaza, there will be an unveiling of a statue dedicated to former South Carolina great George Rogers.
Rogers will go down as one of the best to have ever played at the school. The 1980 winner of the Heisman Trophy, Rogers is the all-time leading rusher at South Carolina with 5,204 career yards. He also is tied for second in career rushing touchdowns (31) and holds the mark for most rushing yards in a single season with 1,894.
Life wasn't always easy for #Gamecocks legend and Heisman winner George Rogers. Take a look back with him. https://t.co/vURmrz7WZX
— Gamecock Athletics (@GamecocksOnline) September 10, 2015
In a documentary created by the Gamecocks Athletics Department, Rogers has faced some adversity in his life. Drug use plagued the former running back after his professional career.
"I could've easily died from using drugs, I could've very easily died," said Rogers. "But I'm a better person now. You have to grow up sometimes, and I think more than anything I've grown up."
Perhaps most startling about Rogers career is the fact he was a fullback for his first two years in college. Imagine the yardage he could've accrued as a full-time running back.
Be sure to join us Saturday at 4:00 for the unveiling & dedication of the George Rogers statue. #Gamecocks pic.twitter.com/9gX22swUU0
— Gamecock Athletics (@GamecocksOnline) September 10, 2015
Today, Rogers runs The George Rogers Foundation. This is aimed to help underprivileged children receive education. Rogers' foundation started in 1992.
"I help first generation students go to school. I wanted to help kids go to school who didn't have the opportunity to play sports, or do the things I did."
