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Watson Named to Walter Camp Award List

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is one of 50 “Players to Watch” for its 2015 Walter Camp Football Foundation Player of the Year award. The list was released on Friday.

Media Predicts Gamecocks to Finish 4th in East

The competiveness of the Southeastern Conference was showcased in the annual media voting at SEC Media Days, as for the first time in the 23-year history in the poll, media were divided on divisional champion and overall SEC Champion.

Gallman Named to Doak Walker Watch List

Clemson sophomore running back Wayne Gallman has been named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List for 2015. The Doak Walker Award is presented each year to the top running back in college football. The award will be presented December 10 at the Home Depot College Football Awards Show in Atlanta, GA.

Wilds On Doak Walker Award Watch List

University of South Carolina senior Brandon Wilds is among the candidates listed for the 2015 Doak Walker Award, which is presented annually to the nation’s top college running back by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum.

Gamecocks Set For SEC Spotlight

Steve Spurrier will take his summer talking tour to the national spotlight Tuesday morning. The Gamecocks get their turn on day two of SEC Media Days from 10 a.m. to 1:20 p.m.

Gamecocks Offer Football Ticket Options

University of South Carolina Athletics announced today the Flex Mini Plan for the 2015 Gamecock football season, which allows fans to create their own package. This new option includes a ticket to LSU OR Florida plus two or more other games from a selected list and starts at only $150. The Flex Mini Plan will go on sale exclusively to members of the Gamecock Club and University of South Carolina faculty and staff on Mon., July 27, at 10 a.m. (ET) with sales then opening to the general public on Mon., Aug. 3.

Alexander Makes Thorpe Watch List

Clemson sophomore cornerback Mackensie Alexander has been named to the Jim Thorpe Award Watch list for 2015. The award, which dates to 1986, is presented each year to the top defensive back in the nation.

Flag News Prompts NCAA To Lift SC Ban

The NCAA wasted no time Thursday reacting to the news that South Carolina will remove the Confederate flag from the state house grounds. Minutes after Gov. Nikki Haley signed the bill, the NCAA announced it would lift its ban that prevented sites in South Carolina to host pre-determined postseason championships.

Battle First NFL Supplemental Pick Since 2012

The St. Louis Rams selected offensive lineman Isaiah Battle in the fifth round of the NFL supplemental draft. The Rams announced Thursday that they've selected the former Clemson player. Battle played in 27 games and started 15 during three seasons with the Tigers.

Tiger Tight End Leggett Makes Watch List

Clemson tight end Jordan Leggett is one of seven tight ends on the John Mackey Award Watch List announced on Wednesday. The award goes to the top tight end in college football. Clemson’s Dwayne Allen won the honor at the conclusion of the 2011 season. He is now in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts.

Clemson Center Makes Watch List

Clemson center Ryan Norton was named to the Rimington Award Watch List on Wednesday. The Clemson graduate from Simpsonville, S.C. and Mauldin High School is one of seven ACC players on the list.

Monte Lee Finalizes Staff at Clemson

Head coach Monte Lee added four assistants to his staff, announced Tuesday. Lee, who was named head coach on June 18, retained Bradley LeCroy as recruiting coordinator. Lee also named Andrew See as pitching coach, Greg Starbuck as volunteer assistant and retained Brad Owens as director of baseball operations.

ABC Columbia Sits Down with Victor Hampton

This week, ABC Columbia Sports sat down with former USC Cornerback Victor Hampton to talk about his recent dropped DWI charges and more. Click the video to watch the interview.

USC Alumni Defeats Blowfish, 7-4

On Friday, the USC Alumni defeated the Lexington County Blowfish, 7-4 in the annual GameFish Cup. The game raised money for the against VGKC-LE, a disease that affects the brain and causes random seizures.

Staley Adds New Performance Coach

University of South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley announced today the hiring of Katie Fowler as her program’s sports performance coach. Fowler has worked with college student-athletes for the last four years in addition to her two years in the private sector.

Huskey Makes Match Play at North/South Am

South Carolina rising sophomore Keenan Huskey carded a final-round 73 (+3) on Wednesday at Pinehurst No. 2 to finish the stroke play portion of the North and South Amateur in a tie for fifth.

Eight Elected to USC Hall of Fame

The University of South Carolina Association of Lettermen has elected eight new members to the USC Athletic Hall of Fame for 2015, it was announced Tuesday morning.

Langdale Finishes 2nd At Rice Planters Amateur

Clemson rising junior Austin Langdale continued his outstanding summer with a second-place finish at the 2015 Rice Planters Amateur at Snee Farm Golf Club in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Earlier this summer Langdale finished fifth at the Palmetto Amateur.

Two Tigers Earn National Track Crowns

Natoya Goule and Cordell Lamb won major postseason events Saturday for Clemson track & field. Goule took home her third straight Jamaican national championship in the women’s 800, while Lamb earned a gold medal in the men’s 400 at the USA Junior Championships.

Gamecocks Lift For Life

The University of South Carolina football team endured sweltering weather on Friday afternoon, all for a good cause, as the squad took part in the third annual Lift for Life event at the football practice facility.

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