Mac Lain Candidate for Allstate Good Works Team
Clemson offensive lineman Eric Mac Lain has been recognized as a nominee for the 2015 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team.
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Welch to Attend Two USC Basketball Camps
University of South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley announces the addition of two camps featuring former Gamecock Aleighsa Welch.
Watson Named to Walter Camp Award List
Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is one of 50 “Players to Watch” for its 2015 Walter Camp Football Foundation Player of the Year award. The list was released on Friday.
Watson on O’Brien Award Watch List
Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is one of 24 quarterbacks from across the country named to the Davey O’Brien Watch List on Thursday.
Williams and Scott named to Biletnikoff Watch List
Clemson wide receivers Mike Williams and Artavis Scott have been named to the 2015 Biletnikoff Watch List.
Gallman Named to Doak Walker Watch List
Clemson sophomore running back Wayne Gallman has been named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List for 2015. The Doak Walker Award is presented each year to the top running back in college football. The award will be presented December 10 at the Home Depot College Football Awards Show in Atlanta, GA.
Wilds On Doak Walker Award Watch List
University of South Carolina senior Brandon Wilds is among the candidates listed for the 2015 Doak Walker Award, which is presented annually to the nation’s top college running back by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum.
Alexander Makes Thorpe Watch List
Clemson sophomore cornerback Mackensie Alexander has been named to the Jim Thorpe Award Watch list for 2015. The award, which dates to 1986, is presented each year to the top defensive back in the nation.
Flag News Prompts NCAA To Lift SC Ban
The NCAA wasted no time Thursday reacting to the news that South Carolina will remove the Confederate flag from the state house grounds. Minutes after Gov. Nikki Haley signed the bill, the NCAA announced it would lift its ban that prevented sites in South Carolina to host pre-determined postseason championships.
Battle First NFL Supplemental Pick Since 2012
The St. Louis Rams selected offensive lineman Isaiah Battle in the fifth round of the NFL supplemental draft.
The Rams announced Thursday that they’ve selected the former Clemson player. Battle played in 27 games and started 15 during three seasons with the Tigers.
