Friday Night Fever Week Two Part I
Lexington’s 52-17 win against Blythewood highlights part I of week two of the ABC Columbia high school football highlight show, Friday Night Fever.
Sports
Bulldogs Drop Season Opener, 21-6
Ryan Radcliff threw for 168 yards and two touchdowns to lead Central Michigan to a 21-6 victory against South Carolina State on Thursday night.
Shaw Starting QB For USC’s Season Opener
South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier is going with last year’s backup, Connor Shaw, over often-suspended Stephen Garcia.
Spurrier Is Goal Oriented in 2011
The University of South Carolina football squad worked out at the Bluff Road practice fields again on Thursday as they are now about 48 hours from kicking off the 2011 season.
Swinney Excited About Morris Offense
Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney is excited about the addition of offensive coordinator Chad Morris, Swinney says the entire coaching staff is working well together.
Coach Tired Of Talk, Wants To Play
The South Carolina Gamecock football team worked out at the Bluff Road “Proving Grounds” on the final day in August, just three days away from the season opener, set for Saturday, Sept. 3 in Charlotte against the East Carolina Pirates.
Swinney Confident About Clemson Season
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has a sneaky good feeling about his Tigers this season. Swinney told his players this week that they’re capable of special things this fall after coming off their first losing season since 1998. Swinney likes his team’s attitude and preparations for the year, which starts Saturday at Death Valley against Troy.
USC’s Whitlock To Start Opener At Corner
USC’s defensive secondary took another hit Monday. Corner Akeem Auguste re-injured his foot. C.C. Whitlock will start in Auguste’s spot when the Gamecocks get the 2011 season going at 7:00 Saturday in Charlotte against East Carolina.
USC Soccer Drops Season Opener
The South Carolina men’s soccer team (0-1-0) suffered a 3-2 loss at College of Charleston (1-0-0) in the 2011 season opener for both schools on Sunday. The match was originally scheduled to be played on Friday, Aug. 26, but was postponed until Sunday due to inclement weather from Hurricane Irene.
Irmo’s Johnson Wins PGA Barclays
Irmo native Dustin Johnson beat the rain and everyone else Saturday at The Barclays to win the opening FedEx Cup playoff event.
