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Danny Ford Named to College Football Foundation Hall of Fame

Tampa, Fla. (CAC)—Former Clemson Head Coach Danny Ford has been named to the 2017 National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Class.   The announcement was made Mondaymorning, just hours before Clemson faces his alma mater, Alabama, for the national championship. Ford is one of three coaches in the 2017 Hall of Fame class.  He will be joined by former Duke, Florida…

Spurrier Named to National Football Foundation Hall of Fame

COLUMBIA, S.C. (PRESS RELEASE) – Former University of South Carolina head football coach Steve Spurrier was one of three coaches selected to the 2017 College Football Hall of Fame Class, the National Football Foundation (NFF) announced today. Coach Spurrier compiled a 228-89-2 (.718) won-loss record in 25-plus seasons as a major college head coach, including an 86-49 mark (.637) at…

Wilson Shines As Gamecocks Push Past Florida On The Road

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (USC SID) – A dominant defensive showing in the second quarter and strong first-half performances from juniors A’ja Wilson and Allisha Gray catapulted No. 5/5 South Carolina to an 81-62 victory over Florida Sunday afternoon at the Exactech Arena. The win kept the Gamecocks unbeaten in the SEC at 3-0 and improved their overall record to 13-1. Florida…

Power Struggle: Clemson’s Offense vs. Alabama’s Defense

Clemson’s offense and Alabama’s defense are each loaded with stars, award winners, and future NFL pros. Monday night, these two units will match up for four quarters, with the stronger side likely leading their team to the College Football Playoff National Championship. ABC Columbia Sports Director Mike Gillespie breaks down the battle from outside Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. Click…

Swinney, Saban Out to Be and Beat the Best

One day before the Tigers and Tide meet for the second-straight time in the College Football Playoff National Championship, each team’s head coach spoke for the final scheduled time before the final game of the season. Click the video above from ABC Columbia Sports Director Mike Gillespie in Tampa to hear from Dabo Swinney and Nick Saban ahead of Clemson…

Gamecock Gameday: Back on the Road for Women’s Hoops

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — No. 5/5 South Carolina goes back on the road this weekend, traveling to Florida for a noon tipoff on Sunday on ESPNU. The Gamecocks (12-1, 2-0 SEC) have won the last seven against the Gators (9-6, 2-0 SEC) and take four Naismith Trophy Top 50 Preseason Watch List selections into Gainesville. SOUTH CAROLINA NOTABLES •…

Clemson Falls at Notre Dame, 75-70

SOUTH BEND, IND. — Clemson fell victim to hot-shooting No. 21 Notre Dame in Purcell Pavilion on Saturday, 75-70. The Tigers led by seven at halftime, only to see the Fighting Irish finish the game 15-for-32 from three-point range to secure a 3-0 start to ACC play. Notre Dame improved to 14-2 overall, while the Tigers fell to 11-4, 1-2…

Title Game “Media Day” Fun with Clemson

While the mood will be intense on Monday night as Clemson and Alabama stare down each other on the sidelines at Raymond James Stadium, Saturday’s vibe was much more relaxed at the College Football Playoff National Championship’s Media Day. Click the video above by ABC Columbia Sports Director Mike Gillespie from Tampa to hear from Dabo Swinney and his Tigers…