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Dabo Swinney To Assess 2012 Recruits

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Clemson University head coach Dabo Swinney will assess his 2012 recruiting class at an event in Tigertown, S.C. on February 1. So ... how many points will West Virginia score on the Clemson defense between now and then? Kidding, kidding ... although we're betting the over/under is likely to be pretty

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Clemson Falls To Duke

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Clemson University's basketball team shut down Duke's starting guards on Sunday night, but reserve Andre Dawkins torched the Tigers for 24 points - giving the sixth-ranked Blue Devils a 73-66 win at Clemson. Seeking a signature victory against a Top Ten opponent to get its season moving in the right

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USC Defensive Lineman Arrested

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University of South Carolina defensive tackle Byron Jerideau was arrested and charged by Columbia, S.C. police with disorderly conduct early Friday morning. Details of Jerideau's arrest - which allegedly took place in the Five Points bar district in downtown Columbia - were not immediately available,

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Kevin Steele Out At Clemson

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A week after his unit gave up an NCAA bowl-record 70 points against West Virginia, Clemson University defensive coordinator Kevin Steele has been fired. Errr ... sorry. He has accepted an invitation to "explore other opportunities." "I have had a great experience at Clemson and feel good about

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Stephen Garcia Speaks

South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia is seen during action against Southern Mississippi on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010 in Columbia, S.C. (Travis Bell/Sideline Carolina)

Four months after he was booted from the University of South Carolina football team, former Gamecock quarterback Stephen Garcia is breaking his silence. In an exclusive interview with Bay News 9, the Lutz, Florida native takes responsibility for the circumstances that led to his dismissal and asks Gamecock

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Gamecocks Finish In Top Ten

South Carolina's Antonio Allen hugs D.J. Swearinger after Swearinger made a big defensive play during fourth-quarter action in Columbia, S.C. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. (Photo by Travis Bell/Sideline Carolina)

CLEMSON STAYS RANKED DESPITE BLOWOUT BOWL LOSS For the first time in the 118-year history of the University of South Carolina football program, the Gamecocks are a Top Ten team. Head coach Steve Spurrier's squad - which finished its 2011 campaign with a convincing win over Nebraska in the Capital

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Badgered!

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The Honey Badger may not have been "scared," but he got trampled by a herd of ornery elephants anyway ... Top-ranked, undefeated LSU - led by defensive back/ special teams standout Tyrann "The Honey Badger" Mathieu - was dominated by No. 2 Alabama in the 2012 national championship game, the first

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Devin Taylor To Return

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University of South Carolina defensive end Devin Taylor will return to school for his senior season in 2012 - electing to bypass the NFL draft in April. Two other Gamecocks - wide receiver Alshon Jeffery and defensive back Stephone Gilmore - have already declared their eligibility for the draft. Taylor

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Jesus Loves Tim Tebow Back!

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Denver Broncos' quarterback Tim Tebow threw an 80-yard touchdown strike to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas on the first play of overtime to win his first playoff game and send the six-time Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers packing. Tebow completed 10 of 21 passes for a career-high 316 yards and

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Sources: Family Of Clemson “Superstar” Got Free Lodging

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ALLEGATIONS DATE BACK TO 2010 WHEN TIGERS WERE RECRUITING UNNAMED PLAYER The family of a Clemson University football "superstar" allegedly received improper benefits from a Florida hotel executive with close ties to former Tigers' assistant coach Brad Scott, multiple sources tell FITS. The benefits

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Alshon Jeffery Declares For NFL Draft

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As expected, University of South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (above) will not return for his senior season in 2012 - choosing instead to enter the NFL draft. "I would like to thank the fans, my teammates , Coach (Steve) Spurrier and everyone involved for all the opportunities south Carolina

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Take That, Tigers

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WEST VIRGINIA REWRITES ORANGE BOWL, BCS RECORD BOOKS WITH BLOWOUT WIN OVER CLEMSON By Jordan Dominick || Winning your conference and playing in a Bowl Championship Series game generally constitutes a successful season. But is that really still the case for the ACC Champion Clemson Tigers following their

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