Author: Mike Gillespie

One scheduling option for Gamecock football is off the table

Jul 29, 2020 1:42 PM EDT

Mike Gillespie,

During a Wednesday radio interview with Teddy Heffner, South Carolina Athletics Director said one option for the 2020 season is not being considered.

Former Firefly David Peterson dazzles in Major League debut

Jul 29, 2020 12:58 PM EDT

Mike Gillespie,

Former Fireflies pitcher David Peterson tossed his first big league start Tuesday, earning a win in 5.2 innings of work, while allowing just two runs and fanning a trio of Red Sox batters. He is the ninth former-Fireflies player to make his Major League debut.

Clemson wideout signs pro contract with Bengals

Jul 28, 2020 4:25 PM EDT

Mike Gillespie,

Clemson wideout Tee Higgins is now officially a pro.

Gamecock linebacker signs with New York Giants

Jul 28, 2020 1:35 PM EDT

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New York Giants’ seventh-round pick, TJ Brunson, signed his rookie contract with the team.

SOURCE: Gamecock staff concerned over smaller, non-conference schools’ testing protocols

Jul 27, 2020 1:34 PM EDT

Mike Gillespie,

A source told ABC Columbia there’s growing concern inside the Gamecock football staff about playing a few of the smaller schools on Carolina’s 2020 schedule, due to those schools potential testing protocols.

Newberry Announces 2020 Football Schedule

South Atlantic Conference Pushes Back the Start of Fall Sports to September 26th

Jul 24, 2020 3:38 PM EDT

Mike Gillespie,

This includes men’s and women’s cross country, field hockey, football, men’s and women’s soccer, and volleyball.

Widener earns first MLB call-up; seven Gamecocks on Opening Day rosters

Jul 23, 2020 2:36 PM EDT

Mike Gillespie,

The Gamecocks will have seven alumni on Opening Day rosters as Major League Baseball will start the season tonight (Thursday, July 23) with the New York Yankees at the Washington Nationals and the San Francisco Giants at the Los Angeles Dodgers.