Chapin Tight End Commits to USC
Chapin Tight End Will Register committed to the University of South Carolina Saturday.
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USC Jumper Wins National Title
The University of South Carolina track and field team crowned a deserving champion Saturday afternoon, as senior Jeannelle Scheper won the NCAA Outdoor high jump national title.
Two Tigers Finish in Top 5 at Palmetto Amateur
Billy Kennerly and Austin Langdale, two of the top golfers on Clemson’s NCAA Tournament team this past spring, both finished in the top five of the Palmetto Amateur in Aiken, S.C. on Saturday.
Beasley Signs Rookie Contract
The Atlanta Falcons have reached terms on a four-year contract with defensive end Vic Beasley, the NFL’s No. 8 overall draft pick.
Behr Named Academic All-American
Clemson graduate Stephen Behr has been named a Capital One Division 1 Academic All-American as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America.
Three Tigers Taken On Final Draft Day
Three current Tigers and one Clemson signee were chosen on the final day of the Major League Baseball draft Wednesday. Junior righthander Brody Koerner (Concord, N.C.) was selected in the 17th round (No. 513 overall pick) by the New York Yankees, junior righty Clate Schmidt (Acworth, Ga.) was picked in the 32nd round (No. 951 overall) by the Boston Red Sox and sophomore Eli White (Easley, S.C.) was chosen in the 37th round (No. 1117 overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Okey Named 1st-Team All-American
Sophomore catcher Chris Okey (Mount Dora, Fla.) was named a first-team All-American by NCBWA on Wednesday.
4 Tigers Taken On MLB Draft Day Two
Four current Tigers and one Clemson signee were selected on the second day of the Major League Baseball draft Tuesday. Junior lefthander Zack Erwin (Duluth, Ga.) and junior infielder Tyler Krieger (Johns Creek, Ga.) were both picked in the fourth round, while junior outfielder Steven Duggar (Moore, S.C.) and junior lefty Matthew Crownover (Ringgold, Ga.) were both chosen in the sixth round. Clemson’s four top-10-round selections tied for sixth most among Division I schools.
Three Former Tigers In U.S. Open Field
Former Clemson golfer Sam Saunders had consecutive rounds of six-under-par 66 at the United States Open Sectional Qualifier in Columbus, Ohio on Monday and will play in the 2015 United States Open in two weeks at Chambers Bay in University Place, Wash. Saunders will be joined by former Clemson golfers Ben Martin and Lucas Glover, who were already exempted into the prestigious professional major.
Jack Leggett Releases Statement
Former Clemson baseball coach Jack Leggett released a statement Friday about his firing from Clemson University.
