OL Jovaughn Gwyn of Charlotte has a short list of USC, Duke and NC State. He also has an invitation to The Opening this week in Beaverton, OR. He had hoped to make his decision before going west on Friday but now he's not sure he can do that. He's also thought about announcing at The Opening. But now he's not sure he can do that either. … [Read More...]
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#STRecruiting: Gwyn not sure when decision will come
Familiar face meets with Tanner for USC baseball job
While USC fans wait and wonder if there's any truth to the talk of Florida baseball coach Kevin O'Sullivan being in play for the the vacant Gamecock head coaching, USC athletics director Ray Tanner continues to do his work in checking out other possible candidates. Sunday Tanner met with his former top assistant Jim Toman at Founders Park for about two hours a source confirmed Monday. Toman is the second confirmed interview in Columbia by Tanner. The first was with South Florida coach Mark Kingston last week. … [Read More...]
Clemson commit Newman III ready for defensive challenges in NCAA (AUDIO)
When you've got a family with NBA and college-level basketball talent, you go with your gut and commit to a school that feels like most like family says John Newman III of Greensboro, NC. On Monday, the latest member of Brad Brownell's team joined SportsTalk to talk basketball and all the factors that led to his commitment. Newman says his basketball roots are most connected to his dad who played at James Madison, but he gets confused most often with his cousin Johnny Newman who played for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 80s. When Newman made … [Read More...]
#STRecruiting: USC changes attitude towards Mukuamu
USC was an early offer for DB Israel Mukuamu when he lived in Moncks Corner and attended Berkeley, and the Gamecocks were very high on him at that point. And he liked them. But Mukuamu moved to Bossier City, LA earlier this year and while his recruiting turned red hot with several major offers, USC faded as the contact between the two lessened. But that's changed now and the Gamecocks have jumped back into the fray for Mukuamu. … [Read More...]
#STRecruiting: Texas shooting guard checks out Clemson
6-4 Kyler Edwards of Arlington, TX made an unofficial visit to Clemson Friday for an in-person look at the Tigers. They have not yet offered but there is interest both ways coming off the visit. … [Read More...]
#STRecruiting: Clemson lands North Carolina shooting guard
6-5 John Newman III of Greensboro, NC Friday announced a commitment to Clemson. He picked the Tigers over Wake Forest, Virginia and Providence with the final decision coming down to the Tigers and Providence. Newman took an official visit to Clemson earlier in the week and saw enough from Brad Brownell to know that was the right place for him. … [Read More...]
#STRecruiting: Standout corner McMichael commits to Clemson
Clemson continued to display its recruiting muscle in the state of Georgia Friday morning with a commitment from DB Kyler McMichael of Norcross. McMichael, who also excels on the offensive side with the ball in his hands, chose the Tigers over Georgia, Tennessee, Auburn, Alabama and Florida State. He's the 11th commitment for the Tigers' 2018 class and the fourth heavily recruited prospect they have pulled out of the Peach State. … [Read More...]
COMMENTARY: Goodbye, good luck and thank you
So as not to bury the lede, I’ve got a bit of news: Friday will be my final day at South Carolina Radio Network and SportsTalk. Earlier this month I made the decision to leave from my role as Sports Director to accept a job outside of the media. I’ve got to say, that feels pretty strange to write. I’ve been a part of this organization in some form or fashion since I walked through the door as an intern in 1999. I’ve spent pretty much my entire adult life here. I’ve been a part of over 3,000 shows, anchored over 7,000 sportscasts and … [Read More...]
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Clemson commit Newman III ready for defensive challenges in NCAA (AUDIO)
When you’ve got a family with NBA and college-level basketball talent, you go with your gut and commit to a school that feels like most like family says John Newman III of Greensboro, NC. On Monday, the latest member of Brad Brownell’s team joined SportsTalk to talk basketball and all the factors that led to […]
Monte Lee says Clemson, USC are the Yankees-Red Sox of South Carolina (AUDIO)
Monte Lee went the distance with SportsTalk. Although he was only booked for a single segment on the show, Lee ended up on talking almost the entire second hour. Lee had lots to say about the Tigers this season from the early season winning streak to the rough patch of play before the post season. […]
2017 Scouting Report: Louisville tweaks offense to a pro-style (AUDIO)
As the College sports season winds down, SportsTalkSC will invite beat writers who cover the opponents of USC and Clemson to weigh in on the 2017 football season. SportsTalk reached the Louisville Courier Journal sports reporter Steve Jones to preview the Cardinals who host Clemson in their first road game of the season. Listen to […]
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Familiar face meets with Tanner for USC baseball job
While USC fans wait and wonder if there’s any truth to the talk of Florida baseball coach Kevin O’Sullivan being in play for the the vacant Gamecock head coaching, USC athletics director Ray Tanner continues to do his work in checking out other possible candidates. Sunday Tanner met with his former top assistant Jim Toman […]
Tanner holds first on campus interview with coaching candidate
At 8:30 Thursday night the stadium lights were on at Founders Park in Columbia and we were told it was possible Gamecock athletic director Ray Tanner was showing the facility to a candidate for his baseball coaching job. Our information was that candidate could be South Florida coach Mark Kingston. John Whittle of The Big […]
SportsTalk Interview: Chad Holbrook reflects on his nine years at USC, looks ahead to future (AUDIO)
Chad Holbrook joined SportsTalk Monday, his first appearance on the show since his run as USC’s baseball coach ended earlier this month. Here are a few of the highlights from his interview. You can also listen to the full interview below: Holbrook said it has been strange not having a job to go […]