Inspiration Is “Gold” For Local Paralympian
Jerome Singleton is best known as the “fastest man on one leg.”
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Four Tigers Make Preseason All-ACC Football Team
Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins (Fort Myers, Fla.), who was named by the media as the ACC preseason Player of the Year on Monday, was the only unanimous selection on the team, being named on all 68 ballots.
Former Gamecocks Going To Olympics
A pair of former South Carolina women’s basketball standouts will represent their countries in the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games in London. Ilona Burgrová, who played for the Gamecocks 2005-08, will represent the Czech Republic, while Iva Sliskovic, a 2004-07 letterwinner, will be part of the team from Croatia. Both are making their Olympic debuts and join Shannon Johnson (2004, United States) as the only Gamecock women’s basketball alumnae to participate in an Olympic Games.
Hargett Wins City Tournament
This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A week after missing the cut at the U.S. Senior Open, Columbia’s own Eddie Hargett took the title at the City Tournament Saturday. Hargett was one shot off the lead of Jonathan Mathias heading into the final round. He fired a 5-under-67 Saturday to finish 10-under-par overall and two shots…
Former Gamecock, Smoak, Sent Down to AAA Tacoma
The team sent slumping first baseman Justin Smoak to Triple-A Tacoma and will bring up outfielder-designated hitter Mike Carp.
Clemson Picked 2nd, Watkins Gets Top Honors
Clemson sophomore wide receiver Sammy Watkins (Fort Myers, Fla.), who set ACC single-season freshman records for receptions (82), reception yardage (1,219) and receiving touchdowns (12), was the choice for Preseason Player of the Year.
USC’s Geathers Fractures Knee, Out for 6 Months
South Carolina forward Carlton Geathers will miss at least six months after fracturing the knee cap in his right leg during a summer league game last week.
Former USC Coach, Jim Carlen, Dies
From 1975-1981, Carlen led the University of South Carolina to a 46-36-1 record, which included two eight-win seasons and three bowl trips. The 45 victories are the third most in South Carolina football history by a head coach. Carlen also coached the school’s only Heisman Trophy winner, George Rogers. He also served as the school’s athletics director until 1981.
Boyd & Watkins Make Camp Award List
Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd and wide receiver Sammy Watkins are two of the 50 players to watch for the Walter Camp Football Foundation’s 2012 Player Of The Year award.
Lattimore & Clowney Make Camp Award List
USC running back Marcus Lattimore and defensive end Jadeveon Clowney made the list of 50 players to watch for the Walter Camp Football Foundation 2012 Player of the Year award.
