Source: Texas A & M To Join SEC
The New York Times is reporting that the Southeastern Conference
presidents will meet Sunday to discuss Texas A&M’s admission to the
league.
Sports
Uggla Makes It 33 Straight, 19th All-Time
Braves second baseman Dan Uggla has extended his
hitting streak to 33 games with a first-inning single off Chicago’s
Randy Wells.
Smoak Fractures Nose, Cheek
Justin Smoak was placed on the disabled list by
the Seattle Mariners on Saturday for a non-displaced fracture of
his nose.
USC Upstate Now Full-Time D-1
The NCAA has approved USC Upstate’s
full certification into the Division I ranks.
The school announced the move on Friday.
2011 USC Hall of Fame Class Announced
Seven individuals have been elected to the University of South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame for 2011, it was announced today by the South Carolina Lettermen’s Association.
Tigers Tee It Up For First Time In Full Pads
Clemson held its fifth practice of the preseason, but its first in full gear on Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers worked for two-and-a-half hours under a hot sun, but with comfortable humidity. The Tigers are preparing for the season opener against Troy on September 3.
Heathwood Hall Hires Buscher
Former Gamecock All-American and Big Leaguer Brian Buscher is the new Head Baseball Coach at Heathwood Hall. Last year, Buscher was a graduate assistant for Ray Tanner’s second straight national championship team at USC.
Spurrier: Lattimore Almost Missed 2010 Opener
Steve Spurrier told a national radio show Tuesday that the NCAA almost ruled National Freshman of the Year Marcus Lattimore ineligible for his first career game last season.
Smith Leaves Panthers Practice With Injury
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith has cut his left middle finger during practice, and left to have it checked out by the club’s medical staff.
Ohio St. And UNC On USC Hoops Schedule
Ohio State and North Carolina highlight the 2011-12 USC non-conference basketball schedule. The school released the schedule Monday. Head Coach Darrin Horn talked about it at a press conference.
