Clowney Finalist For Hendricks Award
USC sophomore Jadeveon Clowney is one of six finalists for the 2012 Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award.
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Clemson’s Jennings suspended for Purdue game
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Milton Jennings has been suspended for Clemson’s game against Purdue in the ACC/Big 10 challenge.
Gamecocks 2-sport star Ellington back on the court
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Frank Martin says two-sport standout Bruce Ellington is back with the basketball team until the Gamecocks start bowl practice next month.
South Carolina State nips Jacksonville 74-72
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Matthew Hezekiah’s tip-in with one second left Wednesday night gave South Carolina State a 74-72 victory over Jacksonville in a nonconference thriller.
South Carolina off to best start in a decade
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Dawn Staley has South Carolina off to its best start in 10 years and playing with a hustle the three-time Olympic gold medalist loves.
Southern Miss fires football coach after 1 season
Southern Mississippi has fired football coach Ellis Johnson after one winless season.
SEC honors Gillislee, Moncrief among others
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Florida running back Mike Gillislee and Mississippi receiver Donte Moncrief are co-Southeastern Conference offensive players of the week.
USC Women’s Basketball Battles Back For Win In OT
South Carolina women’s basketball fought back from 14 points down at halftime to defeat Drexel 58-55 Wednesday night at Colonial Life Arena.
Without Jennings, Clemson Falls To Purdue 73-61
Devin Booker had 18 points to lead the Tigers. Bernard Sullivan started in place of the 6-foot-9 Jennings and missed both shots he attempted.
Boyd Named ACC Player Of The Year
Boyd won both of his awards by one vote over North Carolina running back Gio Bernard. Boyd received 20 of a possible 46 votes from members of the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association while Bernard had 19. Boyd had 22 votes for the offensive award to Bernard’s 21.
