ATLANTA, GA. (Falcons) — The Atlanta Falcons today announced that they have signed offensive lineman Shabaz Ahmed, wide receiver David Glidden, and defensive end Brandon Williams. They have also waived defensive tackle Gerald Dixon Jr., offensive lineman Alex Fifita, wide receiver Malachi Jones, and wide receiver David Richards. Ahmed, 6-3, 285 pounds, started at left guard for 12 of 13…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Former Gamecock standout Marcus Lattimore will join the football coaching staff at Heathwood Hall. Last month, the former San Francisco 49er turned down a job to join the coaching staff at the University of South Carolina to focus on his foundation. In a statement Lattimore says, “First, I want to thank Jeff Whalen, his staff, and…
CHICAGO, IL (WOLO) — With the final pick of the 2016 NFL Draft, the New York Giants selected former Gamecock tight end Jerell Adams (184th). Adams fell to the sixth round after being projected by many draft analysts to go in the 3rd or 4th round. Adams caught 28 passes for 421 yards last year with the Gamecocks. Here’s how…
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — With Rex Ryan making regular visits to Clemson to watch his son play, Tigers defensive end Shaq Lawson had already established a friendly rapport with the Buffalo Bills coach. Lawson hopes to use that to his advantage now that he’ll be given an opportunity to earn a starting role in Ryan’s defense. After cutting high-priced…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced today the members of the 2016 NFF Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college career. The University of South Carolina was represented by Landon Ard…
IRVING, Texas (BC SID) — The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) announced today the members of the 2016 NFF Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college career. A total of 868 players from 275 schools qualified…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Will Muschamp, while showing off his new “Boom Bus” also addressed the recent firing of former Gamecock Chaplain Adrian Despres. Muschamp has received criticism for his decision to not retain Despres for this football season, but Muschamp claims he’s going a different direction with his “spiritual development program”. Coach Boom says the decision to not retain Despres…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — While showing off his new “Boom Bus”, Will Muschamp also took time to talk about more serious issues Tuesday, including having to “let go” of former Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore from his staff. The former Gamecock great Lattimore was going to join Muschamp’s staff in May as an assistant after his graduation. But the NCAA ruled…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — USC head coach Will Muschamp showed off his new “Boom Bus” Tuesday at Williams-Brice Stadium. For the next month, Muschamp will be touring South Carolina showing off his new motor coach to Gamecock fans as part of the ‘SpursUp” Tour. The tour will stop at nine different locations across the state with the goal of gaining…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney received $1.1 million raise for next season in his reworked contract with the school. Swinney will make $4.55 million in 2016, an increase from the $3.45 million he was scheduled to make under his agreement from January 2014. The school’s board of trustees approved the deal Tuesday. Swinney led the Tigers to…
