South Carolina’s two-sport star Bruce Ellington will miss one more basketball game to join the football team at the Capital One Bowl. The school said Friday at Ellington would not play Dec. 31 when the basketball team takes on USC Upstate at Colonial Life Arena. He will be back on the court January 3rd when the Gamecocks take on South Carolina State.
Melvin Ingram is the first Gamecock to be considered a consensus All-American since Del Wilkes in 1984 and just the third overall, joining Wilkes and George Rogers (1980).
Thursday was the first day the Clemson Tiger players spoke to the media since its ACC Championship on December 3rd. Among the topics, the NFL future of junior tight end Dwayne Allen, and the holiday cheery atmosphere that was witnessed during football practice.
South Carolina senior left-handed pitcher Michael Roth, junior right-handed pitcher Matt Price and junior first baseman Christian Walker all picked up 2012 Preseason All-America accolades as announced by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association on Wednesday afternoon.
South Carolina set a program record for fewest points allowed in a 66-21 victory over South Carolina State on Wednesday.
Columbia High School standout wide receiver Casey Gladney will not play in Saturday’s Shrine Bowl. South Carolina Head Coach Chuck Jordan says Gladney violated team rules.
Bruce Ellington scored 15 points off the bench to help South Carolina rally from a double-digit deficit in the first half and defeat Presbyterian 66-58 Tuesday night.
The sun continues to shine down on the Clemson football team. The Tigers opened practice for the Discover Orange Bowl Tuesday to a sunny and warm day without a cloud in the sky.
Two Gamecocks and five Tigers have made the 2011 Sports Illustrated All-American team. First team selections include Gamecock defensive end Melvin Ingram, Clemson tight end Dwayne Allen, and Clemson kick returner Sammy Wakins. Watkins was also named honorable mention as a wide receiver.
A flier has popped up in Florida as well as on the internet promoting an event with the name of Clemson Tiger wide receiever, Sammy Watkins on it.
