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Clemson improves to #3 in College Football Playoff Rankings

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson improved to No. 3 in the College Football Playoff Poll released on Tuesday evening.  Clemson was fourth last week, but moved up a spot after defeating rival South Carolina 56-7 in an impressive performance last Saturday.  It was the largest margin of victory for Clemson in the series since 1900 and the largest margin of…

Dabo Blames Media for Allegations of Racial Slurs

Dabo Swinney wasted no time expressing his opinion on Clemson players allegedly using racial slurs against the Gamecocks in the Tigers’ 56-7 win over Carolina Saturday night in Clemson. The allegations came first from USC defensive back Bryson Allen-Williams, who publicly stated that certain members of the Tigers football team were using racial innuendos directed at some Gamecock players. Swinney…

WATCH: Clemson Out for Back-to-Back ACC Titles

The Clemson Tigers have yet to win consecutive Atlantic Coast Conference championships since the 1988 season. As Dabo Swinney works to earn a third league title under his watch, the program is in position to make new history when they take on Coastal Division champ Virginia Tech Saturday night on ABC Columbia. Click the video above to see the story…

Carolina Calls with Frank Martin Starts Wednesday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Carolina Calls with Gamecock men’s basketball coach Frank Martin begins on Wednesday, Nov. 30, and kicks off a full line-up of radio shows for the 2016-17 campaign. Carolina Calls with Frank Martin will be live from Wild Wing Café in The Vista (with the exception of the Dec. 8 show), and is hosted by voice…

Irmo’s McCaskill, Kurtz Tabbed MAC Hermann Trophy Semifinalists

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – Gamecock women’s soccer standouts Savannah McCaskill and Kaleigh Kurtz have been tabbed semifinalists for the 2016 MAC Hermann Trophy, the NSCAA announced on Tuesday afternoon. South Carolina was one of four schools to boast two semifinalists for the annual honor that recognizes the top player in women’s college soccer. The 15 semifinalists were determined based on…

2017 Clemson Baseball Schedule Announced

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – The 2017 Tiger baseball schedule features 35 home games, 29 games against 2016 NCAA Tournament teams and three games at Fluor Field in Greenville, S.C. Clemson’s 56-game schedule begins February 17 with a three-game series against Wright State at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. The Tigers’ five ACC home series are against Notre Dame, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake…

Clemson’s Lawrence Named ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year

GREENSBORO, N.C. (ACC) – Florida State redshirt freshman quarterback Deondre Francois has been voted the 2016 Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association (ACSMA). Clemson freshman tackle Dexter Lawrence was voted the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year. Francois who also received the nod as ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year, was selected as…

Coates Named SEC Player of the Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – For the second time in as many weeks, South Carolina senior forward Alaina Coates was named SEC Player of the Week, the league announced today. The Irmo, S.C., native led the offense in both games last week and continues to average a double-double on the season. Coates’ effort both in the box score and in intangibles powered…

ACC Football Championship Game Policies Released

ORLANDO, FL (ACC) – Mirroring what is in place for Florida Citrus Sports events at Camping World Stadium, a ‘clear bag’ policy will be enforced at the 2016 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship Game and ACC FanFest. Fans are strongly encouraged to arrive early and refrain from bringing any type of bag. The below types of bags are permissible: Bags that…