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.
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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.
Tiger Tight End Leggett Makes Watch List
Clemson tight end Jordan Leggett is one of seven tight ends on the John Mackey Award Watch List announced on Wednesday. The award goes to the top tight end in college football. Clemson’s Dwayne Allen won the honor at the conclusion of the 2011 season. He is now in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts.
Clemson Center Makes Watch List
Clemson center Ryan Norton was named to the Rimington Award Watch List on Wednesday. The Clemson graduate from Simpsonville, S.C. and Mauldin High School is one of seven ACC players on the list.
Watson, Lawson and Alexander Named to Watch Lists
Three Clemson players were named to Watch Lists for national college football awards on Tuesday.
Monte Lee Finalizes Staff at Clemson
Head coach Monte Lee added four assistants to his staff, announced Tuesday. Lee, who was named head coach on June 18, retained Bradley LeCroy as recruiting coordinator. Lee also named Andrew See as pitching coach, Greg Starbuck as volunteer assistant and retained Brad Owens as director of baseball operations.
ABC Columbia Sits Down with Victor Hampton
This week, ABC Columbia Sports sat down with former USC Cornerback Victor Hampton to talk about his recent dropped DWI charges and more. Click the video to watch the interview.
USC Alumni Defeats Blowfish, 7-4
On Friday, the USC Alumni defeated the Lexington County Blowfish, 7-4 in the annual GameFish Cup. The game raised money for the against VGKC-LE, a disease that affects the brain and causes random seizures.
Staley Adds New Performance Coach
University of South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley announced today the hiring of Katie Fowler as her program’s sports performance coach. Fowler has worked with college student-athletes for the last four years in addition to her two years in the private sector.
