COLUMBIA, S.C – Former University of South Carolina quarterback Steve Taneyhill, one of the most recognizable figures in Gamecock football history, has died at the age of 52. His death was confirmed by the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office, with the University of South Carolina athletics department later issuing its own statement honoring his legacy. Taneyhill’s passing has prompted an outpouring of tributes from former teammates, players, fans, and coaches across South Carolina—many reflecting on a career that blended talent, confidence, and deep ties to the local community. “Gamecock Nation mourns the loss of Steve Taneyhill, a pillar of Gamecock history,”…
