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Jets release former Gamecock Bruce Ellington

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ (WOLO) — The New York Jets released former Gamecock wide receiver Bruce Ellington Saturday, just one day after signing with the team. According to the team, Ellington was released after failing a team physical. Ellington, a fourth-round draft pick in 2014, was released by the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday, then picked up by the Jets Friday….

Jets sign former Gamecock Bruce Ellington

THE MEADOWLANDS, NJ (WOLO) — Former Gamecock wide receiver Bruce Ellington was signed by the New York Jets Friday afternoon, just one day after being cut by the San Francisco 49ers. OK, one more time… We’ve claimed WR Bruce Ellington off waivers and waived/injured TE Brian Parker. pic.twitter.com/G86bvgZZpl — New York Jets (@nyjets) August 4, 2017 Ellington missed the entire…

Gameday Fairground Parking Available

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The time is now if you want to stake out your tailgating spot outside of Williams-Brice Stadium for the upcoming football season. Parking spaces in the fairgrounds went on sale to the general public Thursday. The spaces will run you $290 a pop. To order your space call 1-800-472-3267. Categories: Local News, News, Sports, State, USC Gamecocks

Bruce Ellington cut by the 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO (WOLO) — Former Gamecock wide receiver Bruce Ellington was cut by the San Francisco 49ers, the team announced Thursday. 49ers today announced that they have waived WR Bruce Ellington. pic.twitter.com/2WRShfmKXe — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) August 3, 2017 Ellington was drafted by San Francisco in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft, but missed the entire 2016…

Gamecocks have Skai-high expectations for Skai Moore after injury

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Gamecocks held their third preseason practice Wednesday morning at Gamecock Park, just 31 days until the start of the 2017 season. Will Muschamp and the Gamecocks began the day with an indoor stretching session, then took practice outside. Jake Bentley took most snaps under center, working out with the rest of the quarterbacks in shoulder…

While Bentley has more freedom, Roper still the play-caller

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — While Jake Bentley will have more freedom in USC’s offense this season to audible at the line of scrimmage, make no mistake: he’s not the offensive coordinator. At least, he’s not yet. On Monday, Gamecocks offensive coordinator Kurt Roper made it clear who will be responsible for the play-calling. “I’ll be calling the plays,” said Roper….

Former Gamecock offensive coordinator lands new coaching gig

KUTZTOWN, Pa. (WOLO) –Former USC offensive coordinator GA Mangus has a new coaching position today. Mangus was hired Tuesday as the offensive coordinator, quarterbacks and tight ends coach at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania. Mangus, a former quarterback at the University of Florida, spent seven years at the University of South Carolina. He served as the offensive coordinator while also coaching…

Will Muschamp doesn’t need your solar eclipse

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The solar eclipse is a pretty big deal. Approximated by scientists to happen once every 18 months, this year’s eclipse will happen on August 21st and be visible from Columbia. What else is happening on August 21st? The Gamecocks open practice to the public for the only time this preseason, but Will Muschamp says he didn’t…