Johnson Tied For Pebble Beach 1st Round Lead
Irmo native Dustin Johnson’s first round 63 has him in a three-way tie for the first round lead at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Tim Hill has the story on the Thursday ABC Columbia News at 11.
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2012 Shrine Bowl Coaches Announced
Airport’s Kirk Burnett and Newberry’s Bill Harvey have been selected to be assistant coaches in the 2012 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.
Tanner Says Weekend Rotation is Set
The start of the 2012 baseball season is eight days away, and while everything isn’t on all cylinders yet for Gamecock head baseball coach Ray Tanner, his weekend starting rotation looks to be set.
Six Gamecocks Head to NFL Combine
Six South Carolina Gamecocks will take part in the annual NFL Combine, which will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from February 22-28.
USC Rocky Topped For 10th Time In A Row
Skylar McBee scored a career-high 18 points to lead Tennessee to a 69-57 win against South Carolina on Wednesday night. McBee, in his second career start, hit 4 of 7 from 3-point range and sank all six of his free throws. The Gamecocks lost to the Vols for the 10th time in a row.
SC State Football To Play Texas A&M
Trips to Texas A&M and the University of Arizona highlight the 2012 SC State football schedule. The recently released schedule includes four home games and a season opener at the Georgia Dome against Georgia St.
ABC Columbia MVP – The Friederich Family
Jeffery and Lee are twins who have lived through many hardships in their first seven years of life. Thankfully with the help of South Carolina MENTOR and the Friederich family of Leesville, Jeffery and Lee have a loving a family and can participate in a martial art sport they love.
Clemson Loses at Home to Maryland
Terrell Stoglin scored 27 points and helped Maryland hold off a late Clemson rally in a 64-62 victory on Tuesday night.
USC Hires Ohio St. Assistant To Head Compliance
Chris Rogers, the Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance at Ohio State University, has been named Associate Athletics Director for Compliance at the University of South Carolina, it was announced today. He will report directly to both the Athletics Director and the University President.
Former Gamecock Suspended by NFL
Former Gamecock and current Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Weslye Saunders will be suspended for the first four games of the the 2012 season. According to multiple reports out of Pittsburgh, Saunders violated the NFL’s performance enhancing substance policy.
