Sports

USC To Increase Gamecock Club Rates 5%

The Gamecock Club Board of Directors has approved a five percent increase in annual donation levels with the exception of the Roost level, which will increase to $100, for the 2014 giving year, it was announced today. This will be only the third increase in Gamecock Club annual donations since 1989 (1989, 2008 and 2014), and the first donation increase in the last six years.

Arkansas Stressing Win Streak vs. USC

Arkansas interim coach John L. Smith and quarterback Tyler Wilson are both stressing the Razorbacks’ 3-game win streak against #8 South Carolina leading up to Saturday’s game in Columbia. Click to watch comments from Monday’s Arkansas weekly press conference.

Clemson Hoops Dominates Exhibition Game

Milton Jennings and Landry Nnoko scored 14 points apiece to lead the Clemson men’s basketball team to a 72-42 victory over Lander in an exhibition Monday. The two post players were among four in double figures for Brad Brownell’s team, which opens the regular season a week from Monday against Presbyterian College.

Clemson Offense Gaining Confidence

Clemson coordinator Chad Morris sees his team’s offensive confidence growing with every milestone it reaches this season. The 10th-ranked Tigers had their biggest offensive explosion since their national championship season 1981, piling up 720 yards in a 56-20 victory over Duke last Saturday. It was the team’s sixth game with 500 yards or more this season, a program record.

Booker Suspended For Exhibition Game

Clemson senior forward Devin Booker has been suspended for the team’s preseason exhibition game for violating team rules. The school announced the suspension Monday. Tigers coach Brad Brownell also suspended freshman Josh Smith for the contest with Lander.