Clemson Ranked 12th in Preseason Coaches Poll
Clemson was ranked 12th in the preseason USA Today Coaches poll announced on Thursday.
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Hoke: We Have to Tackle Better
New Co-Defensive Coordinator Jon Hoke addressed the media Wednesday at Steve Spurrier’s Media Golf Outing. He says he’s trying to build a championship caliber defense, but the team needs to get better at tackling. Click the video to watch his comments.
Spurrier Looking for Team to be Proud Of
USC Head Coach Steve Spurrier said Wednesday at his annual media golf outing that he’s looking for a team to be proud of. Click the video to watch Tim Hill’s story from Wednesday.
USC Basketball Receives NABC Team Academic Excellence Award
The South Carolina men’s basketball team was one of over 175 colleges and university programs honored by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) on Wednesday, when the squad was honored with the Team Academic Excellence Award for their achievements in the classroom for the 2014-15 school year.
Michael Roth Back In The Big Leagues
Gamecock great Michael Roth is back in the big leagues. He’s hoping his third year will be the charm.
Tuesday the Cleveland Indians promoted Roth from AAA Columbus where the southpaw was 7-6 on the season with a 4.16 ERA in 19 starts.
Philip Barbaree rallies to win US Junior Amateur
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — Philip Barbaree rallied to win the U.S. Junior Amateur on Saturday, beating Andrew Orischak on the 37th hole after overcoming a late five-hole deficit.
Texans Kick Off Camp Without Clowney
The Houston Texans have placed outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney on the physically unable to perform list.
The move means the No. 1 overall pick in last year’s draft will not be ready for the start of training camp this weekend. But Clowney will be able to return to practice whenever he is ready.
Lattimore Continues To Connect With Columbia
Marcus Lattimore continues to connect with the Columbia community. The Marcus Lattimore Foundation has partnered with the Richland County Commission Foundation for a Sunday Funday summer program.
Click to watch video of this story from the Monday ABC Columbia News at Six.
Swinney Takes Turn At ESPN Car Wash
Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney went through a full day at ESPN’s official headquarters as part of the ACC head coaches “Car Wash” in Bristol, Conn., on Monday.
USC Preseason Practices Closed To Public
USC football announced Monday the Gamecocks will kick off preseason practice at 9 a.m. Tuesday August 4th. Unlike in previous seasons, all Carolina practices will be closed to the public unless determined otherwise by Spurrier.
