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Ray Tanner ‘optimistic’ about getting giant gamecock statue in place

South Carolina wasn’t able to get its massive gamecock statue erected in time for the 2018 football season, but athletics director Ray Tanner is optimistic it will be in place for the next one.

The 15- to 18-foot-tall statue was set to be ready for 2018, but engineering challenges delayed the installation in a plaza at Williams-Brice Stadium. Asked about it Tuesday, Tanner said there had been measured progress.

“There’s been some dialogue,” Tanner said. “We’ve exchanged some conversations. We’re optimistic that before we kick it again, we’ll have the statue in place. That’s certainly my aspiration.