South Carolina President Michael Amiridis wants to be clear. Yes, athletics director Ray Tanner is soon transitioning into a new role. But that will only happen after South Carolina finds his replacement — and, according to Amiridis, that search won’t get going until the end of November.

Ray Tanner will be stepping down as South Carolina athletic director and taking on a new role at USC, the school’s board of trustees announced Friday.

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