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Watch: Gamecock Fans Ready for Game Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Gamecocks Home Opener under New Coach Will Muschamp has fans across the state and in the Midlands fired up and ready. ABC Columbia talked with fans about expectations at Williams Brice stadium and they’re game day traditions. Here’s Photojournalist MaryAnn Chastain. Categories: Local News, USC Gamecocks Tags: Gamecocks Football

Gamecocks Head South For Conference Opener At FAU

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — South Carolina (2-3-0) hits the road this weekend for its opening match in Conference-USA play at Florida Atlantic (1-2-1). The Gamecocks, who have been C-USA members for men’s soccer since 2005, have won two tournament titles and two regular season titles. “FAU is off to a really good start this season,” said Head Coach Mark Berson….

Suggs Family Gives Significant Gift For Football Operations Center

Courtesy: USC Athletics COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – In recognition of a substantial gift to the Football Operations Center, the University of South Carolina has named the Garnet Way promenade in Gamecock Park in honor of former Gamecock quarterback Tommy Suggs. The Tommy Suggs Garnet Way is the hub of activity on game day for Gamecocks gathering in Gamecock Park….

Gamecocks Extend Partnership with IMG

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA (USC SID) – The University of South Carolina today announced a new 10-year agreement with IMG as the exclusive multimedia rights holder of Gamecock Athletics. This deal will take effect on July 1, 2017. IMG will also continue to provide solutions to South Carolina in many other facets of the Gamecock Athletics business, including licensing, stadium seating…

Clemson Announces Honorary Captains for SC State Game

Clemson, SC (CAC) — Representatives from three teams celebrating  reunions  will serve as honorary captains for the Tigers Saturday vs. South Carolina State.  Starting center Wayne Mulligan (1966), starting quarterback Dechane Cameron (1991) and All-ACC running back James Davis (2006) will be on hand for the coin toss. Below is a rundown on their Clemson careers. Wayne Mulligan, center 1966-68…

No. 6 Clemson Travels to No. 17 Virginia Saturday

Virginia Match Information Who: No. 6 Clemson Tigers (3-1) vs. No. 17 Virginia Cavaliers (3-1-1) When: Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7:00 p.m. Where: Klöckner Stadium, Charlottesville, Va. Watch: ACC Network Extra (http://es.pn/2cooOOy) Live Stats: Virginiasports.com (http://www.virginiasports.com/gametracker/launch/gt_msoccer.html?event=1500977&school=va&sport=msoccer&camefrom=&startschool=&) Follow: @ClemsonMSoccer on Twitter, Instagram, and SnapChat Next Match – Clemson vs. Gardner-Webb on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 7:00 p.m. (Clemson, S.C.) Clemson Notes:…

“Alpha” Bulldog to Lead Tiger Flight

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (SC State) –Just a few minutes before the SC State University Bulldogs take on the Clemson University Tigers onSaturday, Sept. 17, a special event will take place above Death Valley. SC State President James E. Clark will lead the pre-game flight in an aircraft that he built over Memorial Stadium at 11:55 a.m., to keep on schedule for the…

Benedict Hits The Road To Face High-Powered Central State

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Benedict) – The Benedict College Tigers take to the road for the first time of the 2016 football season, traveling to Wilberforce, Ohio, to take on the Central State Marauders. Despite their 0-2 start, the Marauders have a potent offense that worries Benedict head coach Mike White. “They’re a big, physical, running team, with a very athletic quarterback…

Drennan Propels (14) Gamecocks To 3-0 Win Over UNCG

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – A dominant defensive effort and two first-half goals by senior midfielder Chelsea Drennan propelled No. 14 South Carolina to a 3-0 win over UNCG in its non-conference finale at Stone Stadium on Thursday night. The victory kept the Gamecocks (7-0-1) unbeaten and pushed their winning streak to seven matches, while the Spartans fell to 3-5-1…

Deshaun Watson Named to Allstate AFCA Goodworks Team

NORTHBROOK, Ill.. (CAC) — Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson has been named to the Allstate Insurance Company American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team for 2016. The Good Works Team® award is celebrating 25 years of recognizing college football players who dedicate their time to bettering the community and the lives of others. Watson, the consensus All-American quarterback in 2015,…