The State Newspaper in Columbia confirmed through Steve Spurrier that quarterback Stephen Garcia has been reinstated to the Gamecocks football program. “Stephen Garcia has changed his lifestyle almost completely,” Spurrier said in the State's article. “He has been on time, no goofing around. He is very serious and has shown a commitment we have never seen before. Hopefully, that will continue, and I expect it to continue. I expect him to be a different person.”
The fifth year senior will report to camp on Wednesday when the Gamecocks begin training camp for the 2011 season. Garcia has had a total of five suspensions in his Gamecocks career. Garcia threw for over 3,000 yards and 20 TD's last season in guiding the Gamecocks to an SEC East crown.
GamecockCentral.com is reporting that quarterbacks coach GA Mangus will be coaching on Wednesday. He is currently suspended following his arrest in Greenville last week.
USA Today: Garcia reinstated
