NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)_No. 9 South Carolina and coach Steve Spurrier got a big scare to open the season. Marcus Lattimore and Connor Shaw helped the Gamecocks grind their way through past plucky Vanderbilt.
Chipper Jones hit a three-run homer off Jonathan Papelbon with two outs in the ninth inning, capping a five-run rally that sent the Atlanta Braves over the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 on Sunday.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney saw plenty of good signs from his defense this week, things that give him hope the Tigers can make a similar jump on that side of the ball as they did last year on offense.
Via SEC teleconference Sunday, Steve Spurrier said Connor Shaw has trouble lifting his arm right now. Shaw did not practice Saturday and is not expected to practice Monday. “Connor’s condition is wait and see,” Spurrier said.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Marcus Lattimore ran for two touchdowns and 110 yards, and Connor Shaw ran for 92 yards while playing the second half with an injured shoulder as No. 9 South Carolina rallied for a 17-13 victory against Vanderbilt to open the season Thursday night.
Saturday, September 8 kicks off the Gamecocks home opener. Gameday also debuts the new “Gamecock Walk” festivities and new parking facility in the former Farmers Market.
ABC Columbia is home to the Gamecocks home opener.
The University of South Carolina Gamecocks are looking ahead to their first home game of the season against East Carolina.
ABC Columbia’s Merissa Lynn reports from the Georgia Dome after Clemson’s 26-19 win over Auburn.
Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney and junior quarterback Tajh Boyd speak after Clemson’s 26-19 season opening win over Auburn. Click above to watch.
Virginia Union capitalized on three Benedict College turnovers to take a 28-7 victory over the Tigers in the 2012 season opener for both teams in NCAA Division II football action Saturday night.
