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Cliff Ellis to announce retirement on Wednesday afternoon

Coastal Carolina basketball coach Cliff Ellis, the 9th winningest coach in men’s Division One college basketball history, will announce his retirement effective immediately at a press conference slated to begin at 1:30 PM Wednesday on the Coastal campus. Coaching Changes reported assistant coach Benny Moss will take over as head coach. National basketball reporter Jon …

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Bowl Destinations: #Clemson and #CCU are heading to opposite ends of the country

While most of the college football world was wringing its hands over the exclusion of unbeaten ACC champion Florida State from the College Football Playoffs, players and fans in our state were keeping an eye on the bowl destinations for Clemson and Coastal Carolina. The Chanticleers trip to the Hawaii Bowl was confirmed earlier this …

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JMU crushes #CCU’s championship dreams with a 56-14 rout of the Chanticleers (AUDIO)

CONWAY, SC: Coastal Carolina football got exactly what it wanted heading into Saturday’s regular season finale against #24 James Madison. A nationally ranked team was in town with a berth in the Sun Belt Conference championship game on the line. All CCU had to do was defend its teal turf. Instead, James Madison completely dominated …

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A turkey sandwich with a little Dukes is on the menu for #CCU this Saturday (AUDIO)

As far as Southern dishes go, Duke’s mayonnaise is revered as the standard condiment for so many things we’ll enjoy this Thanksgiving. Especially those turkey sandwiches that will be stuffed into the cooler for your tailgate on Saturday. Coastal Carolina football is also hoping to put some Dukes in their place as the Chanticleers host …

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Tim Beck prepares the Chanticleers to march with Army (AUDIO) #CCU

If you’re going to research college football history, the United States Military Academy isn’t a bad place to start. Whether it’s officially three or five national championships, Army has a rich history on the gridiron. From President Dwight D. Eisenhower to Heisman Trophy winners Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis to their home venue of Michie …

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#CCU hangs on to defeat Texas State 31-23 (AUDIO)

Conway, SC: On a raw, rainy day along the “Grand Strand,” Coastal Carolina’s defense provided the cruelest environment of all, stymieing the Texas State offense and helping the Chanticleers to a 31-23 victory over the Bobcats in front of a rain-drenched crowd at Brooks Stadium. Texas State scored two touchdowns in the final 3:37 to …

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If you’re close to Conway, you should come. Tim Beck previews #CCU and Texas State (AUDIO)

Coastal Carolina head football coach Tim Beck isn’t often given to hyperbole. Ask him a question, and he’ll shoot you a straight answer. So, when he says Saturday’s matchup with Texas State should be exciting, take him at his word. “The quarterback is a veteran player; he started at LSU, went to Auburn, and here. …

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“Vasko the Great”: Third team QB leads #CCU to a 28-24 win at ODU (AUDIO)

Norfolk, VA: Coastal Carolina head coach Tim Beck is known for his work with quarterbacks. He’s had to put those skills to good use lately as CCU’s QB depth is being tested. Down starter Grayson McCall, the Chanticleers turned to back-up Jarrett Guest in last week’s 34-6 romp over Marshall. However, during that game, Guest …

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As McCall remains out, #CCU preps for a shot at bowl eligibility (AUDIO)

Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall is still recovering from a head injury he suffered in the Chanticleers’ win at Arkansas State two weekends ago. McCall has not been cleared medically, and as the calendar moves into November, there’s some concern as to whether he’ll be able to return to the lineup this season. On Wednesday, …

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Be our “Guest,” Jarrett and the Chanticleers thump Marshall 34-6 (AUDIO) #CCU

Conway, SC: Jarrett Guest has patiently waited in the shadows behind Coastal Carolina standout quarterback Grayson McCall. However, when his number was called on Saturday night, the redshirt senior felt right at home in the spotlight. Filling in for the injured McCall, Guest sparked the Chanticleers to a 34-6 rout of Sun Belt Conference rival …

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McCall is “highly doubtful” as #CCU prepares to celebrate Homecoming against Marshall (AUDIO)

Coastal Carolina starting quarterback Grayson McCall is “highly doubtful” for Saturday’s matchup with Marshall at Brooks Stadium in Conway. CCU head coach Tim Beck delivered the news during his weekly press conference, following McCall’s injury at Arkansas State this past weekend. The redshirt senior was hit in the head as he slid down to the …

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David Bennett recaps sparkling career as coach and administrator on SportsTalk (AUDIO)

This December will mark the end of a career in athletics for David Bennett. After forty years of coaching and working in administration, Bennett will retire as the AD for Lexington School District One after one more month on the job. Bennett made his name as a college coach at Catawba and Coastal Carolina where …

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