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December 16, 2025
South Carolina legend Steve Taneyhill, known for iconic 'home run' touchdown celebration, dead at 52
Urban Meyer, Matt Leinart, Brady Quinn, and Mark Ingram reacted after Indiana defeated Ohio State to win the Big Ten Championship.
TL;DR
- Steve Taneyhill, former South Carolina quarterback, died at 52.
- He was inducted into the University of South Carolina Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006.
- Taneyhill led the Gamecocks to their first bowl victory in the 1994 Carquest Bowl.
- He set South Carolina records with 753 completions and 62 passing touchdowns.
- He was known for his mullet and his 'home run swing' touchdown celebration.
- Taneyhill later coached Chesterfield High to three consecutive state titles (2007-09).
- He also owned businesses in Columbia and Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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