Chadwell tabbed Sporting News’ 2020 Coach of the Year
Coastal Carolina head football coach Jamey Chadwell was tabbed the Sporting News’ 2020 Coach of the Year, it was announced today by the publication.
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Former Gamecock DB moving on to Big Ten program
Days after former Gamecock defensive back John Dixon put his name in the transfer portal, the ex-Carolina player announced his transfer destination.
Alabama’s Jones, Smith, Harris lead 6 Tide AP All-Americans
Heisman Trophy finalists Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith have been selected to The Associated Press All-America team, leading a contingent of five Alabama players on the first-team offense.
Trevor Lawrence named Heisman Trophy finalist
Lawrence joins two-time finalist Deshaun Watson (third in balloting in 2015, second in 2016) as the only Clemson players ever to be named a finalist since the Heisman Trust began officially recognizing finalists in 1982.
South Carolina-Ole Miss Women’s Basketball Game Postponed
The No. 5/4 Gamecocks are next scheduled to play on Mon., Jan. 4, at Alabama. They will be back at Colonial Life Arena for a 7 p.m. tipoff against Georgia on Thu., Jan. 7.
Beamer Names Seven Assistants to Football Coaching Staff
Joining the Carolina staff for the first time in 2021 are Will Friend, who was named the offensive line coach, former Gamecock quarterback Erik Kimrey, who will serve as the tight ends coach, and Pete Lembo, who will be the Gamecocks’ associate head coach/special teams coordinator.
No. 23 Liberty outlasts No. 9 Coastal Carolina in Cure Bowl
Elijah James blocked Massimo Biscardi’s 42-yard field goal attempt in overtime to give No. 23 Liberty a 37-34 victory over No. 9 Coastal Carolina on Saturday night in a wild finish in the FBC Mortgage Cure Bowl.
Seven Gamecocks Earn Spots on the PFF All-SEC Teams
Pro Football Focus breaks down the film and assigns grades and analytics in determining their all-conference teams.
Erik Kimrey expected to leave Hammond to join Shane Beamer’s staff at South Carolina
He’s won 12 state championships in his 17-year tenure leading the Hammond Skyhawks.
Gamecock defensive back John Dixon enters the transfer portal
He’s the second member of South Carolina’s secondary to enter the portal today.
