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Furman head coach Clay Hendrix announced that Chad Byers has been elevated to defensive coordinator after serving as the program’s co-defensive coordinator the last four years alongside Duane Vaughn, who recently joined the coaching staff at Western Michigan.
Hendrix also announced that Hugh Ryan has been named the Paladins’ new safeties coach and special teams coordinator following the retirement of Tommy Spangler.
Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach underwent surgery to remove loose bodies on Wednesday. Hurston Waldrep will undergo a similar procedure on Monday.
Beyond the box score: Sports journalists matter more than ever
STRecruiting: South Carolina has made a major move with former SEC committed offensive lineman Kyson Mallard
Another rough ride on Tobacco Road for Clemson as Tigers fall at Wake Forest 85-77 Wednesday night for third straight loss (AUDIO)
Gamecocks lineup tees off on Gardner-Webb 12-2 (8 innings), Craddock shines in debut with three hits, triple and four runs (AUDIO)
STRecruiting: Recently offered OT Timi Aliu is excited about the opportunity to learn more about South Carolina this spring
STRecruiting Notebook 2-18: New 2026 offensive line prospect pops up on the USC board; Another RB sets OV with Gamecocks; Aparicio-Bailey cuts list to ten
Fruitless February continues for South Carolina as losing streak reaches seven with 76-62 defeat at Florida (AUDIO)
Gamecocks pull away from Wofford 8-2 behind ninth-inning homers off bats of LeCroy and Scobey (AUDIO)
Get ’em home by dinnertime! #15-Clemson run-rules Charlotte 11-1 in an afternoon matinee to improve to 4-0 on the season (AUDIO)
STRecruiting: Looking for the personal touch, Texas OL Miller is hoping to further his relationship with Clemson
How do you motivate your team? Brad Brownell provides some insight during the ACC Media Call (AUDIO)
Two rank performances last week drop Clemson from the AP Top 25 Ranking; USC Women hold steady at #3 after win at LSU
Beyond the box score: Sports journalists matter more than ever
STRecruiting: South Carolina has made a major move with former SEC committed offensive lineman Kyson Mallard
Another rough ride on Tobacco Road for Clemson as Tigers fall at Wake Forest 85-77 Wednesday night for third straight loss (AUDIO)
Gamecocks lineup tees off on Gardner-Webb 12-2 (8 innings), Craddock shines in debut with three hits, triple and four runs (AUDIO)
STRecruiting: Recently offered OT Timi Aliu is excited about the opportunity to learn more about South Carolina this spring