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Deshaun Watson Named National Offensive Player of the Year

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson  has been named first-team All-American quarterback and National Offensive Player of the Year by Scout.com.  Watson has led the Tigers to the College Football Playoff for the second consecutive year. This is the fifth national honor for Watson.   Earlier he won the Davey O’Brien Award and the Johnny Unitas Award as the…

Columbia Fireflies’ All-Star Game Logo Revealed

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies) — The Columbia Fireflies revealed the 2017 South Atlantic League All-Star Game logo today. The game will be played on June 20, 2017, at Spirit Communications Park. This is the first time the South Atlantic League All-Star Game has come to the Palmetto State’s capital since 1992. 2017 All-Star Game Logo The Fireflies’ blue, neon yellow and…

Dozier Has Career Night, but (22) Carolina Falls Late to Clemson

South Carolina guard PJ Dozier (15) drives to the hoop against Clemson guard Shelton Mitchell (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Jaron Blossomgame had 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead Clemson to a 62-60 victory over No. 22 South Carolina…

USC Women Dismantle Savannah State

VIDEO COURTESY: WJCL SAVANNAH, Ga. (USC SID) – No. 6/6 South Carolina closed its pre-holiday slate with a 70-30 road win over Savannah State Wednesday night behind a strong defensive showing and a combined 30 points from juniors A’ja Wilson and Allisha Gray. Wilson led all scorers with 18 points, while Gray chipped in 12 and boasted a game-high five…

As CFP Looms, Swinney Defends Watson’s Interceptions

Dabo Swinney is defending Deshaun Watson and his high interception rate myth. The Clemson quarterback has been criticized this season for a high number of interceptions and turnovers, but as Swinney points out, Watson has only thrown two more interceptions than last season. Click the video to watch the rest of the coach’s comments. Categories: Clemson, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…

Clemson Comes Back to Beat Jacksonville State, 69-63

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – A 23-4 run to end the game helped the Clemson women’s basketball team erase a 13-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Jacksonville State, 69-63, on Wednesday night in Jacksonville, Ala. Sophomore Aliyah Collier spurred the comeback effort, scoring 11 points in the final period and finishing the game with a double-double, with 19 points and 10 rebounds….