Greiner Wraps Up Summer With Historic Sweep
USC junior catcher Grayson Greiner went 1 for 3 and helped collegiate Team USA beat Cuba 5-3, capping the first ever 5-game sweep for the Red, White & Blue over Cuba.
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USC Looking Into Clowney/Jay-Z Report
USC is looking into a recent report by Inside The League that Jadeveon Clowney will most likely sign with rapper and new agent Jay-Z.
Eject Clowney For His Big Hit?
South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney ended his stellar sophomore season by delivering a jaw-dropping hit on Michigan running back Vincent Smith. The hit has drawn national praise and even an ESPY award. Yet if it had happened in the upcoming season, it may have caused him to be ejected.
USC’s Bracket Set For Hawaiian Classic
The bracket for the 2013 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic – held Christmas week, Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, Dec. 22, 23 & 25, at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, Hawaii – has been set for the eight competing teams: host Hawaii, plus, South Carolina, Iowa State, Saint Mary’s, Oregon State, Akron, Boise State and George Mason.
Former Clemson OG Released By Panthers
The Carolina Panthers have released former Clemson Tiger and Camden native Thomas Austin. Austin was a two-time All-ACC selection at Clemson, but has had a tough NFL career. He has been picked up by four different NFL teams, but has never seen the field.
Hopkins Inks Deal With Texans
The Houston Texans reached a contract agreement Monday with former Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. According to reports, his contract is worth $7.62 million, with the first three years guaranteed. Hopkins also reportedly gets a signing bonus of $3.92 million.
Swearinger Signs With Texans
The Houston Texans have signed former Gamecock and rookie safety D.J. Swearinger to contract. According to reports, Swearinger’s 4-year contract is worth $3.49 million, with $1.315 million guaranteed.
Boyd Picked Preseason ACC POY
Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd was picked as the Atlantic Coast Conference preseason player of the year Monday. Boyd received 105 of the 120 total votes from media members at the ACC Football Kickoff in Greensboro, North Carolina. The second place finisher, Duke Johnson of Miami, had only four votes.
Former Tiger Miller Named AL POW
Former Tiger and current Major League rookie Brad Miller was named American League Player-of-the-Week, announced on Monday. In three games on the week, all after a four-day break for the All-Star Game, Miller was 5-for-13 (.385) with two homers, seven RBIs, four runs, and three walks in leading the Seattle Mariners to a three-game sweep at Houston.
Clemson Picked To Win ACC
Clemson has been picked by the ACC media to win the conference in 2013. The Tigers picked up 95 votes during ACC Media Days in Greensboro, North Carolina.
