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WATCH: Dabo Getting Newcomers Ready

Clemson football has begun game preparation for their season opener at Auburn September 3. While head coach Dabo Swinney wants to make sure his Tigers know what to do on the field, he’s also taking precautions to teach the newest Tigers what to do before they get in the game for the first time. Click the video to see the…

WATCH: Orth Wants to Know QB Decision

Gamecock senior quarterback Perry Orth met with the media after Friday’s practice, still unsure as to whether he or Brandon McIlwain will get the start under center in the season opener at Vanderbilt. With Thursday’s kickoff quickly approaching, the veteran QB wants to know his standing in the starting lineup, but explains how he’s handling the process. Click the video…

No. 8 Clemson Falls to No. 7 West Virginia 1-0 On the Road

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (CAC) – In a matchup of two top-10 teams, the eighth-ranked Clemson women’s soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to seventh-ranked West Virginia on Friday night in Morgantown, W.Va. With the loss, the Tigers drop to 2-1 on the season, while the Mountaineers improve to 2-0-1.  West Virginia maintained control on offense for the majority of the first…

“Steve Spurrier-Florida Field” Takes Shape

Courtesy: @alexjmarty GAINESVILLE, FL — A new sign with a familiar name has been placed on Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The new sign, reading “Steve Spurrier-Florida Field” was put up Friday afternoon by the University of Florida Athletic Association. Florida made the decision to rename its field after the former Florida/USC coach in June. The official unveiling will come next…

Hewson and Valdes to compete in World Amateur Team Championship

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson sophomore Alice Hewson and freshman Ana Paula Valdes will represent their respective home countries at the World Amateur Team Golf Championships in Mexico, September 14-17.  Hewson will play for England and Valdes for Mexico in the team event that will include 55 different teams. Hewson was named the ACC Rookie of the Year and earned…

Former Gamecock Victor Hampton Arrested and Charged with DUI

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Columbia Police) — A 24-year-old man is charged with Driving Under the Influence and Driving Under Suspension. Victor Tyrell Hampton (DOB: 3-12-1992) was arrested overnight at the 5000 block of Fairfield Road. Initially, a CPD officer initiated a lawful traffic stop after noticing a vehicle traveling along North Main Street with one non-functioning headlight. The vehicle also had…

Clemson Golf Ranked 13th in Preseason Poll

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson is  ranked 13th in the preseason Bushnell Golfweek Coaches Poll released Friday afternoon by the Collegiate Golf Coaches Association. The ranking is nearly identical to Clemson’s final ranking last year, a tie for 14th at the NCAA National Championship in Oregon. Texas, the national runner-up to Oregon last year, is ranked first, followed by Southern…

Perry Orth Wants to Know Who’s Starting at QB for USC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – The South Carolina Gamecock football team practiced Friday morning in the new Jerri and Steve Spurrier Indoor Practice Facility. The team is in game-week mode, as the season opener at Vanderbilt is now less than a week away. Following Friday’s practice, senior Perry Orth indicated that the quarterback reps were still being split evenly. “It’s…

USC Gets 3-0 Win Over NC State in Home Opener

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina women’s soccer notched a 3-0 victory over NC State in its home opener Thursday night at Stone Stadium behind goals from seniors Bay Daniel, Paige Bendell and Chelsea Drennan. Junior forward Savannah McCaskill tallied two assists for the Gamecocks, who moved to 2-0-1 on the season with the victory. Carolina opened the scoring in the…