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Thornwell Still with Team, Future Playing Time Uncertain

Frank Martin addressed the status of star Gamecock guard Sindarius Thornwell at a press conference Friday. According to Martin, Thornwell is still with the team, after being suspended for a violation of an athletics department policy. While Thornwell still practices as part of the team, his return to games is still in question. Click the video to watch our story…

Shawn Elliott Moves On, Thanking Those at USC Along the Way

Former Gamecock assistant coach Shawn Elliott was officially introduced as the newest head coach at Georgia State. He thanked the University of South Carolina, Steve Spurrier and Will Muschamp for their support and guidance to his new coaching gig. Click the video to watch our story from ABC Columbia News at 6. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: Gamecocks

Shawn Elliott Introduced as Georgia State Coach

Courtesy: Randy Wilson Photography ATLANTA (USC SID) –Shawn Elliott, formerly the co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at South Carolina and a coaching veteran with 20 years of experience in winning programs, was introduced Friday as Georgia State’s third head football coach by President Mark Becker and Director of Athletics Charlie Cobb. “I’m so proud to be here,” Elliott said….

Darius English Named to All-SEC Team

ATLANTA (USC SID)— University of South Carolina senior Darius English was named to the Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference team, it was announced Thursday. A 6-6 defensive lineman from Powder Springs, Ga., English is a second-team selection on the AP’s all-conference team. The senior leads the Gamecocks with 9.0 sacks, a mark that is tied for third in the SEC at…

It’s Official: Georgia State Hires Shawn Elliott

ATLANTA (GA State) — Shawn Elliott, formerly co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at South Carolina and a coaching veteran with 20 years of experience in winning programs, has been selected as Georgia State’s new head football coach, President Mark Becker and Director of Athletics Charlie Cobb announced Thursday. Elliott will be introduced Friday at an 11 a.m. press conference…

Newberry-Benedict Basketball Game Rescheduled

NEWBERRY (Newberry SID) – The Newberry men’s basketball team has rescheduled their upcoming nonconference game vs. Benedict on Monday, December 12th. The game will be moved to Monday, Jan. 16th. Tip-off will be at 7:00 p.m. from Eleazer Arena. The teams agreed to postpone the contest out of respect for Benedict junior guard Rashee Hodges, who passed away early Sunday morning in a hit-and-run accident…

Deshaun Watson Repeats as Davey O’Brien Winner

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Deshaun Watson was the recipient of the 2016 Davey O’Brien Award, becoming the first player to win the top quarterback honor in consecutive years since Oklahoma’s Jason White in 2003,04. Watson was announced as the winner among finalists Lamar Jackson of Louisville and Baker Mayfield of Oklahoma at Thursday’s College Football Awards show in Atlanta. Watson…