Georgia’s depth chart at tailback has taken another hit as senior Caleb King is academically ineligible for the 2011 season.
Washaun Ealey, who led Georgia in rushing last season, left school in May after two suspensions for disciplinary reasons.
Former Gamecock Lonnie Chisenhall of the Cleveland Indians left a game against Toronto after being hit in the right side of his face by a pitch from Blue Jays right-hander Carlos Villanueva.
College World Series star Scott Wingo will be honored in his hometown of Mauldin on Sunday.
Former Clemson standout Kyle Stanley is one shot off the lead after one round of play at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, IL. Stanley isn’t the only former Tiger near the top of the leaderboard.
Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer, his fourth of the series, and the Atlanta Braves beat Colorado 6-3 Thursday to complete their first four-game sweep of the Rockies in 18 years.
The SC group of Special Olympians returned home from the World Games in Athens, Greece Wednesday evening with 13 medals.
Wednesday, Clemson Junior Dwayne Allen was one of 34 players named to the Mackey Award Watch List. The Mackey Award goes annually to the best tight end in college football.
Tuesday three Gamecocks made the 2011 Maxwell Award Watch List: quarterback Stephen Garcia, running back Marcus Lattimore and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery. Two more Gamecocks – defensive end Devin Taylor and cornerback Stephon Gilmore – were named to the Bednarik Watch List.
Reggie Weatherford’s bases loaded, 2-out walk-off single capped a 3-run 9th inning rally that gave the Columbia Blowfish a 7-6 win against Florence Monday night.
Freddie Freeman homered twice to drive in three runs, Tommy Hanson combined with two relievers on a four-hitter and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 4-1 on Monday night.
