Two Gamecocks charged with marijuana possession

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Two South Carolina football players were arrested early Sunday and charged with simple marijuana possession, raising the number of Gamecocks arrested since the end of last season to 11.

Steve Spurrier takes over a program that has seen 11 players arrested since the end of 2004. (AP)

Sophomore linebacker Josh Johnson, sophomore defensive back Ty Erving and another 18-year-old man were cited not far from the university after an officer smelled marijuana coming from the parked car the players were sitting in, according to a police report.

The officer ordered Johnson, Erving and Justin Johnson out of the car, according to the report, and found a small amount of marijuana.

The athletic department should receive a copy of the incident report Monday. Athletic director Mike McGee will review it before deciding whether the players should be disciplined, spokeswoman Michelle Schmitt said Sunday night.

Nine other Gamecocks players have been arrested on charges ranging from domestic violence to grand larceny.