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New USC ballpark to begin life as Carolina Stadium

The University of South Carolina failed to sell naming rights to its new ballpark, so a temporary name will be used.The University of South Carolina has failed to sell naming rights to its new ballpark, so a temporary name will be used: Carolina Stadium.

It’s the latest setback for a star-crossed facility originally slated to open for the 2008 season. Carolina Stadium will indeed open in time for the 2009 Gamecocks season. The budget for the $25-million facility calls for $12.5 million to come from the sale of naming rights.