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November 18, 2009
Augusta State Lady Jags Drop Season Opener
Carson-Newman jumped out to a 52-22 halftime lead Wednesday night and posted a 100-64 non-conference victory over Augusta State in Holt Fieldhouse.
USC Aiken Lady Pacers Open Season With Road Win
The University of South Carolina Aiken women’s basketball team opened their 2009-10 campaign by downing Anderson University 57-48 on the strength of a double-double performance from sophomore transfer Hannah DeGraffinreed.
USC Aiken Wins Thriller To Start Hoops Season
Sterling Council hit a 17-foot jumper from the right corner with just seven-tenths of a second left on the game clock in overtime to lead USC Aiken to a thrilling 87-85 overtime victory over NAIA 23rd-ranked Life before a crowd of 2,136 at the Convocation Center on Wednesday evening.
November 16, 2009
Georgia’s Washaun Ealey Named SEC Freshman Of The Week
Georgia freshman tailback Washaun Ealey has been named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week, according to a league announcement on Monday.
ESPN To Air Clemson-South Carolina Game
This year’s season-ending game between Clemson and South Carolina on Nov. 28 will be nationally televised.
November 06, 2009
SEC Fines Florida’s Urban Meyer $30,000 For Criticizing Officials
Florida coach Urban Meyer has been fined $30,000 by the Southeastern Conference for criticizing officials.
November 05, 2009
UGA’s Joe Cox Keeps Job After ‘Reality Check’
Joe Cox knows he’s not the only reason Georgia won’t win the SEC or play in a major bowl this season. The quarterback can’t be blamed for Georgia giving up more points or rushing for fewer yards per game than any team in the Southeastern Conference.
November 04, 2009
Georgia Tech To Call Fashion Audible Against Wake Forest
Georgia Tech usually wears white jerseys at home. The Yellow Jackets will have to call a fashion audible for Saturday’s game against Wake Forest.
Steve Spurrier Says 6-3 Record Is Good For Young South Carolina
South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier doesn’t even want to hear suggestions this year’s Gamecocks might have a late season swoon like the past two years. Spurrier pointed out Tuesday that the Gamecocks are 6-3, which for this year’s team full of young players is pretty good.
USC Safety Chris Culliver Won’t Play Vs. Arkansas
South Carolina safety Chris Culliver will miss Saturday’s game against Arkansas. Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier said Tuesday that Culliver’s left shoulder is still bothering him. But the coach also said he is angry the junior didn’t report how sore his shoulder was before last Saturday’s game against Tennessee.
Clemson’s Michael Palmer expected to play Against FSU
Clemson starting tight end Michael Palmer is expected back this week against Florida State after missing the Tigers last game with a concussion.
Clemson’s Dabo Swinney Looking For Focus
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney expects his team to focus on its next opponent - and not the eventual championship possibilities that could come from beating Florida State.
Florida’s Urban Meyer: SEC Refs Missed Late Hit On Tim Tebow
Florida coach Urban Meyer says Southeastern Conference officials missed a late hit against quarterback Tim Tebow in Saturday’s game against Georgia.
November 03, 2009
UGA’s Washaun Ealey Says Florida’s Brandon Spikes Shouldn’t Be Suspended
Georgia running back Washaun Ealey says he doesn’t think Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes should be suspended for apparently trying to gouge Ealey’s eyes in Saturday’s game.
November 02, 2009
UGA’s Mark Richt Mum On Whether He’ll Bench QB Joe Cox
Georgia coach Mark Richt isn’t saying if he plans to bench quarterback Joe Cox. Cox was yanked from a 41-17 loss to top-ranked Florida after throwing three interceptions, and Richt declined to say Sunday night if the move is permanent. Sophomore Logan Gray also struggled, throwing an interception that was returned for a touchdown.
Florida’s Brandon Spikes Suspended For Gouging Eyes During UGA Game
Florida coach Urban Meyer has suspended Brandon Spikes for the first half of Saturday’s game against Vanderbilt after the star linebacker attempted to gouge the eyes of Georgia running back Washaun Ealey in a 41-17 victory. Meyer says Spikes was retaliating after getting his eye poked earlier in the game.
October 29, 2009
ASU Lady Jaguars Picked 12th in PBC Hoops
For the second time in three years, the Clayton State Lakers have been selected as the women’s basketball preseason favorite in a poll of the league’s head coaches released today. Clayton State received seven of a possible 12 first-place votes, just edging out defending PBC Champions Francis Marion. Lander was third followed by a tie between GCSU and Columbus State for fourth.
USC Aiken Lady Pacers Picked to Finish 6th in PBC Hoops
The USC Aiken women’s basketball team was chosen to finish sixth in the 2009-10 Peach Belt Conference Women’s Basketball preseason poll.
The poll of the league’s head coaches was released by the conference office on Thursday afternoon.
October 28, 2009
Clemson’s C.J. Spiller Back In Heisman Trophy Race
Clemson star C.J. Spiller has run his way back into the Heisman Trophy race. Spiller gained 106 yards and two touchdowns in the Tigers’ win over Wake Forest, then followed that with a school-record 310 all-purpose yards in Clemson’s 40-37 overtime victory against Miami last week.
Augusta State Men’s Basketball Team Picked To Win Peach Belt Conference
Coming on the heels of back-to-back Elite Eight appearances, the Augusta State Jaguars have been selected the preseason favorite to win the 2009-10 PBC men’s basketball championship in a poll of the league’s head coaches released today. ASU received 10 of a possible 12 first-place votes in the poll for 142 points, 19 ahead of Clayton State. USC Aiken was third in the poll with GCSU fourth and Lander fifth.
CSRA Morning Sports Update—October 28, 2009
WJBF News Channel 6’s Sports Director Chris Kane has the sports updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA.
October 27, 2009
Georgia Still Nursing Hard Feelings Over Timeouts In Last Year’s Florida Game
The picture hangs all over Georgia’s training facility. The Bulldogs get to see it when they’re changing into their uniforms, when they’re lifting weights, when they’re heading off to meetings. Urban Meyer, his hands raised in a T. Timeout, Florida.
Clemson’s Michael Palmer Recovering From Concussion Suffered In Miami Game
Clemson tight end Michael Palmer says he’s feeling good but is not sure he’ll play Saturday against Coastal Carolina. Palmer spoke Tuesday, three days after his concussion on a helmet-to-helmet hit that left him on the field in Clemson’s 40-37 overtime win at Miami.
Man Charged With Killing UConn Football Player
Police have charged a Connecticut man with the murder of a University of Connecticut football player outside a school-sanctioned dance, but his defense attorney says he was just trying to break up a fight.
Public Discipline Of College Football Officials Is Rare
The national coordinator of college officials says he generally disapproves of officials being disciplined publicly, but understands why the SEC and Pac-10 recently announced suspensions after high-profile mistakes were made.
October 26, 2009
Tim Tebow Frustrated With Florida’s Offensive Problems
Florida quarterback Tim Tebow is frustrated. He’s tired of the interceptions, the sacks and the red-zone struggles.
October 23, 2009
Florida’s Meyer Says SEC Right In Suspending Officials
Florida coach Urban Meyer says the Southeastern Conference did the right thing in suspending an officiating crew after its second controversial call of the year.
No. 23 South Carolina Not Looking Past Vanderbilt
South Carolina defensive tackle Ladi Adjiboye says the No. 23-ranked are on high alert as they prepare for Vanderbilt. The Commodores have back-to-back wins against South Carolina.
High School Scores, October 22 (SC Football and Georgia Softball/Soccer State Playoff Games)
High School Scores, October 22nd
October 22, 2009
USC To Wear Camo Wounded Warrior Uniforms For Florida Game
Under Armour has announced Tuesday that they have partnered with the University of South Carolina, the University of Maryland, and the Wounded Warrior Project. Players will wear special uniforms with comouflage striping and numbers on November 14th.

