Coach Holbrook: Gamecocks will return to CWS
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Chad Holbrook says he’s working for a return to the College World Series after the Gamecocks’ disappointing NCAA tournament performance this month.
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DJ Off To Good Start At U.S. Open
For the first time in seven career tries, Irmo native Dustin Johnson is under par after his opening round at the U.S. Open.
The Dutch Fork High School alum fired a first round 1-under 69 at Pinehurst #2 Thursday afternoon. He’s tied for sixth place, four shots behind leader Martin Kaymer who set a Pinehurst #2 record with a first round 65.
Kyle Martin Talks Return
Kyle Martin spoke with the media on Thursday about his return to Gamecock baseball for his senior season. Click the video to see the first baseman and USC baseball coach Chad Holbrook commenting on coming back to Carolina.
Lattimore Ready To Contribute In NFL
Former Gamecock running back Marcus Lattimore is confident he can finally contribute on the field this season in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers.
Joker Out, Leak In For Florida
Florida receivers coach Joker Phillips has resigned, prompting coach Will Muschamp to turn the job over to former Gators standout quarterback Chris Leak.
Athlon Announces All-SEC Squads
Six University of South Carolina football players have earned spots on Athlon’s preseason All-SEC teams, it was announced today. Senior offensive guard A.J. Cann was the lone Gamecock to garner a spot on Athlon’s first-team unit. Cann, a 6-4, 311-pounder from Bamberg, S.C., owns a team-high 38 starts over the past three seasons and served as a team captain in 2013.
Martins raise $130,000 for Coaches vs. Cancer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Frank Martin and wife Anya raised nearly $130,000 for Coaches vs. Cancer in a benefit last month.
Joel Seddon Earns All-America Honors From NCBWA
South Carolina right-handed pitcher Joel Seddon earned second-team All-America honors as announced by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) on Wednesday afternoon. Seddon, an 11th round MLB Draft pick by the Athletics, went 3-2 with 14 saves and a 1.66 ERA in 48.2 innings with 59 strikeouts. In 26 relief appearances, he allowed just five runs, four earned. Opponents hit .213 against him.
Kyle Martin To Return For Senior Season
South Carolina first baseman Kyle Martin has elected to put his professional baseball career on hold and is returning to South Carolina for his senior season. South Carolina’s top hitter this past season, Martin batted .336 (82-for-244) and started all 62 games at first base for the Gamecocks.
Grayson Greiner Earns All-America Honors From Baseball America
South Carolina junior catcher Grayson Greiner earned second-team All-America honors as announced by Baseball America on Wednesday morning. Greiner, a 3rd round MLB Draft pick by the Tigers, played in 60 games with 58 starts, hit .311 (66-for-212) with 39 runs scored, 50 RBI, 13 doubles and eight homers, also a .389 on-base percentage and a .486 slugging mark.
