Charleston Hoops Hires Clemson’s Grant
Clemson assistant Earl Grant has been named the College of Charleston new men’s basketball coach, ending a nearly monthlong search since the firing of Doug Wojcik.
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A&M jumps, FSU, ‘Bama lose some support in AP poll
NEW YORK (AP) — Texas A&M makes a big jump in the AP Top 25 after the most impressive performance of the opening weekend of college football. Florida State and Alabama lost some support in the first poll of the regular season after close victories against heavy underdogs.
The AP Top 25 Fared
No. 1 Florida State (1-0) beat Oklahoma State 37-31. Next: vs. The Citadel, Saturday.
A&M QB prefers unique nickname over Kenny Football
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Just call him Kenny Trill.
Gamecocks, Tigers Tumble In New Polls
After 24-point losses in their season openers, both Carolina and Clemson tumbled in the polls after week one of the college football season. The Gamecocks dropped from #9 to #21 in both polls. Clemson fell from #16 to #23 in the AP poll, #16 to #24 in the coaches poll.
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East Carolina Tuesday Spurrier Soundoff
Steve Spurrier says he’s still got a top 25 team. Now his Gamecocks have to go out and prove it.
No. 16 Clemson seeking to regain offensive spark
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris laid things out as clearly as he could for the Tigers after their scoreless second half in a 45-21 loss at No. 12 Georgia this weekend: If you’re part of the Tigers’ problem, you’re “going to get gone.”
Jets sign CB Adams, release WR Enunwa
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets have signed cornerback Phillip Adams, adding depth to their thin secondary, and released wide receiver Quincy Enunwa.
Louisville Rolls To Win In ACC Debut
Dominique Brown’s 15-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and Gerald Christian’s 10-yard TD catch late in the fourth backed Louisville’s big defensive performance that helped beat Miami 31-13 Monday night.
The victory provided a successful Atlantic Coast Conference debut for the Cardinals and to Bobby Petrino’s second coaching stint at the school.
No. 9 South Carolina, No. 16 Clemson lose openers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Maybe it’s not too early for some Palmetto panic after No. 9 South Carolina and No. 16 Clemson both were blown out on opening weekend.
