Garcia Throws 2 TD’s in All-Star Game
Former Gamecock quarterback Stephen Garcia was back playing football Saturday night. It was his first game since playing for South Carolina back on October 1st in a 16-13 loss to Auburn.
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Young Drops 15 Straight Enroute to Tiger Win
Andre Young had career highs with 29 points and seven 3-pointers, and Clemson held off a late rally to beat Georgia Tech 64-62 on Saturday.
Gamecocks Fall at Auburn
Darrin Horn’s Gamecock basketball team fell to Auburn on Saturday 63-52 to drop to 0-4 in SEC play this season.
Clemson Introduces Venables
Brent Venables was introduced Friday as the Tigers new defensive coordinator. He takes over for Kevin Steele, who left last week after three years in charge of Clemson’s defense. Tim Hill has the story on the Friday ABC Columbia News at Six.
USC Football Strength Coach Resigns
Another USC football assistant coach is leaving the Gamecock program. USC announcing late Friday afternoon that Craig Fitzgerald has “resigned to pursue other opportunities.” Assistant Joe Connolly has been promoted as the Gamecocks’ Head Football Strength & Conditioning Coach. Tim Hill has the story on the Friday ABC Columbia News at Six.
Bad Back Forces Early PGA Exit For Johnson
Irmo native Dustin Johnson has withdrawn from the Humana Challenge midway through his second round, citing back pain. Johnson, a former Dutch Fork High School standout, withdrew Friday after playing the first nine holes at La Quinta Country Club.
SC’s Gardner Gets $2.8 Million Yankee Deal
Holly Hill, SC native Brett Gardner and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $2.8 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration. Tim Hill has the story on the Friday ABC Columbia News at Six.
USC Women Drop Third Straight
South Carolina’s offense struggled to get on track in a 53-49 loss at Auburn Thursday night in SEC women’s basketball action at Auburn Arena. Sancheon White ripped down 13 of the Gamecocks’ 42 rebounds, but 28.6 percent shooting allowed the Tigers to hold off a second-half South Carolina (14-5, 3-3 SEC) charge.
Clemson Lures Oklahoma’s Venables
Clemson has landed Oklahoma’s Brent Venables to take over the Tigers defense. Venables will take over for Kevin Steele, who left Clemson last week with Swinney saying the two had philosophical differences.
Miami Unkind To Clemson Again
Malcolm Grant scored 16 points and made the game-clinching interception with less than 5 seconds left Wednesday to help the Miami Hurricanes beat Clemson 76-73. Click to watch Tim Hill with the highlights on the Wednesday ABC Columbia News at 11.
