COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina football coach Lou Holtz underwent surgery to clear a blocked tear duct.

After attending an early morning practice Friday, Holtz traveled to the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., for the outpatient surgery.

Holtz missed the afternoon practice, leaving offensive coordinator Skip Holtz and defensive coordinator Charlie Strong in charge. Holtz was back in his office by Friday evening.

It is the second time in the past month Holtz underwent the procedure. The clogged tear duct has been irritating Holtz's eye, but he has not had any vision problems, athletics spokesman Kerry Tharp said.

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