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It’s Official: Georgia State Hires Shawn Elliott

[gtxvideo vid='VnkGWYLH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VnkGWYLH.jpg' vtitle='It's Official: Georgia State Hires Shawn Elliott'] ATLANTA (GA State) -- Shawn Elliott, formerly co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at South Carolina and a coaching veteran with 20 years of experience in winning programs, has been…

Newberry-Benedict Basketball Game Rescheduled

NEWBERRY (Newberry SID) - The Newberry men's basketball team has rescheduled their upcoming nonconference game vs. Benedict on Monday, December 12th. The game will be moved to Monday, Jan. 16th. Tip-off will be at 7:00 p.m. from Eleazer Arena. The teams agreed to postpone…

Deshaun Watson Repeats as Davey O'Brien Winner

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Deshaun Watson was the recipient of the 2016 Davey O’Brien Award, becoming the first player to win the top quarterback honor in consecutive years since Oklahoma’s Jason White in 2003,04. Watson was announced as the winner…

Four Tigers Named Walter Camp All-Americans

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Four members of the Clemson football team were named All-Americans by the Walter Camp Foundation on Thursday. Ben Boulware, Deshaun Watson, Christian Wilkins and Mike Williams were all second-team honorees by the prestigious organization. It was…

Clemson Continues Sales of Fiesta Bowl Ticket Allotment

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson’s athletic ticket office has sold and assigned approximately 7,000 of its 12,500 ticket commitment to the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl as of Thursday morning. The ticket office continues sales through ClemsonTigers.com, in person at the athletic ticket office…

Boulware, Lawrence Honored by the ACC

GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Conference Player of the Year Lamar Jackson of Louisville leads the 2016 All-ACC Football Team, as selected by the league’s 14 head coaches. Jackson, the sophomore quarterback who has landed a spot as a finalist for…

Georgia State Hires Gamecock Assistant Shawn Elliott

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- According to numerous reports, Gamecock Offensive Line Coach Shawn Elliott has agreed to become the head coach at Georgia State. Elliott replaces Trent Miles, who was relieved of his duties with the Panthers this season after…

ESPN: Shawn Elliott Linked to Georgia State Job

[gtxvideo vid='MpnhH3kv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MpnhH3kv.jpg' vtitle='ESPN: Shawn Elliott Linked to Georgia State Job'] According to ESPN's Adam Rittenberg, Georgia State has interest in Shaw Elliott to become the Panthers' newest head coach. Click the video to watch our story from ABC Columbia…

Deshaun Watson’s Next Three Days Are Bonkers Busy

[gtxvideo vid='RPbEaQCF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RPbEaQCF.jpg' vtitle='Deshaun Watso's Next Three Days Are Bonkers Busy'] Clemson Quarterback Deshaun Watson's next three days could be the busiest of his life. Click the video to watch our story from ABC Columbia Sports at 11.

Nick Saban Named SEC Coach of the Year

Birmingham, Ala. (SEC) -- Southeastern Conference champion Alabama claimed five of the SEC's seven individual football awards as voted on by the league's head coaches, it was announced Wednesday. Alabama's Jalen Hurts was named SEC Offensive Player of the Year…

Spurrier to receive NCFAA Contributions Award Thursday

Southampton, Pa. (NCFAA) - College Football Hall of Famer and 1966 Heisman Trophy winner Steve Spurrier will receive the Contributions to College Football Award on ESPN during The Home Depot College Football Awards on Thursday, Dec. 8 from 7-9 p.m.…

Clemson-Ohio State Semifinal Sells Out

Scottsdale, Ariz. (Wed., Dec. 7, 2016) - The Fiesta Bowl announces today that the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation® Fiesta Bowl is officially sold out.   The No. 2 CFP-ranked Clemson Tigers and the No. 3 CFP-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will…

Ben Boulware Wins Jack Lambert Award

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) -- Clemson senior linebacker Ben Boulware has been named the recipient of the 2016 Jack Lambert Award.  The honor is presented each year to the top linebacker in the nation by the Touchdown Club of Columbus, Ohio. …

Jets Sign Former Gamecock Brandon Wilds

The Jets have filled their two active roster openings with the signing of free agent running back Khiry Robinson and practice squad RB Brandon Wilds. Defensive lineman Claude Pelon also has been signed to the practice squad. Robinson (6'0", 220)…

Taggart Hired by Oregon; Won't Coach Against Gamecocks

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2015, file photo, South Florida head coach Willie Taggart looks on during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, in Tampa, Fla. South Florida football coach…

Jets waive RB C.J. Spiller

Running back C.J. Spiller, a curious addition last month, is no more. On Tuesday, the New York Jets waived the former Pro Bowl player turned journeyman. Spiller played in only four games (31 offensive snaps), producing meager numbers -- three…

Watson Winner of Unitas Award

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) —Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson has been named the winner of the 2016 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award.  The award is presented each year by the Golden Arm Foundation to the top senior quarterback in college football. It…

Deakin, Turner Earn NSCAA All-Southeast Region Honors

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - Two South Carolina men’s soccer seniors were named to the NSCAA Men’s All-Southeast Region teams, the organization announced Tuesday afternoon. Midfielder Danny Deakin was named to the first team for the second straight season, and midfielder Kurtis Turner landed…

Venables Wins Broyles Award

Clemson, S.C.—Clemson Defensive Coordinator Brent Venables has won the 21st annual Frank Broyles Award. It is presented each year to the top assistant coach in college football and is given in honor of former Arkansas coach Frank Broyles.  The announcement…

15th Annual Chick-fil-A Classic to be held December 20- 23, 2016

Columbia, SC – (December 6, 2016) The Columbia Regional Sports Council is pleased to announce the 15th Annual Chick-fil-A Classic Holiday Basketball Tournament will be held Dec. 20-23, 2016 in Columbia, SC at Richland Northeast High School located at 7500…

Mikayla Shields Named to AVCA All-Region Honorable Mention Team

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - The American Volleyball Coaches Association announced its 2016 All-Region teams Tuesday, and South Carolina's Mikayla Shields earned a spot on the honorable mention team for the Southeast. She is the 25th Gamecock in program history to earn a…

Gamecocks Claim No. 5 Ranking In Final NSCAA Poll

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID)– South Carolina women’s soccer capped off its historic season with a No. 5 ranking in the final NSCAA Top 25 Poll of 2016. The Gamecocks’ spot marks the best finish in the coaches’ poll in school…

Watson Named Heisman Finalist for Second Time

Clemson, S.C. (CAC)— Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson has been named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy for the second consecutive year.  He is the first player from any school named a Heisman finalist in consecutive years since Johnny Manziel of…

Blue Jays sign utility man Steve Pearce

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays signed utility player Steve Pearce to a two-year, $12.5 million contract. The Blue Jays announced the move Monday. It could spell the end of Edwin Encarnacion's tenure in Toronto as Pearce primarily plays…

Titans put rookie linebacker Kevin Dodd on injured reserve

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) —Tennessee rookie linebacker Kevin Dodd is being placed on injured reserve and will have his right foot re-evaluated after being scratched the past two games. Coach Mike Mularkey announced the move Monday after practice. The 33rd pick…

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