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For anyone curious about Mark Barnes’ offensive credentials, South Carolina’s newest receiver had this advice:

“Just look at the Rivals’ clips and you’ll see for yourself.”

Barnes signed at USC from Richland Northeast as a receiver/defensive back. After two weeks at safety, Barnes is seeing how the other half lives.

“I feel it’s for a reason,” said Barnes, who moved to receiver before the first of two Friday practices. “They need other playmakers on that side of the ball.”

After a solid offensive year as a junior at RNE (25 catches for 545 yards and five TDs), Barnes had fewer Internet highlights last year (eight receptions, but three for TDs) as the Cavaliers struggled with their passing offense.

Barnes gets quick look as receiver