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Garcia's Dad Speaks Out About His Son's Dismissal from USC Football Team

Gary Garcia said his son, Stephen Garcia, was dismissed from the team for having "a couple of beers."

In an interview with CBSSports, Gary Garcia said his son, Stephen Garcia, was "shocked" by his dismissal from USC's football team.

Stephen Garcia, who had been given chance after chance by USC and the coaching staff, was .

WLTX reports that Garcia's dad said his son was dismissed from the team for "having a couple of beers."

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Coach Steve Spurrier benched Garcia last week's game against Kentucky and sophomore Connor Shaw took the snaps for the Gamecocks' 54-3 win.

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