Clemson’s spring game Saturday apparently was the perfect setting for nationally recruited safety RJ Mickens of Southlake, TX to announce a commitment to the Tigers.  Mickens, viewed by some analysts as the top safety prospect in the nation for his class, picked Clemson from a lead pack that also included LSU, Texas, A&M, Alabama, Oklahoma, […]

Elijah Rodgers was a two-standout during his high school career at Blacksburg.  He was a quarterback and defensive back and was good enough to be chosen for the 2017 Shrine Bowl team as a corner.  Indiana, BYU and Purdue were some of his top opportunities back then and he signed with the Hoosiers.  But last

USC special teams coach Coleman Hutzler is looking over several place-kicking candidates for the 2020 class.  Earlier this week he welcomed in for an unofficial visit punter and placekicker Aidan Shahriari (6-0 182) of Clearwater, FL. “Visit was great,” Shahriari said.  “New facilities were fantastic.  You had everything possible to recover, get stronger, and grow

2021 ATH Charles Montgomery of Valrico, FL is returning to USC Friday with some of his 7-on-7 teammates.  He also visited last month following a tournament in Myrtle Beach.  Montgomery said the Gamecocks offered him last year and like him on offense as a slot or all-purpose back. His contact primarily has been with Travaris

USC quarterbacks coach Dan Werner Thursday  was the last of the assistant coaches brought before the media this spring.  The Gamecocks conclude their drills Saturday at noon with the spring game in Williams-Brice Stadium.  Werner spent over 20 minutes answering questions about his guys and the progress of the offense. Dan Werner on what he’s

USC head coach Frank Martin and assistant coach Chuck Martin have identified 6-7 Matt Cross of Beverly, MA as a target for the 2020 class.  Cross plays for Woodstock Academy in Connecticut and averaged 16 points and 7 rebounds per game this season.  He said the Gamecock coaches came up to see him a few

The USC defense this season will have their most talent and experience during Will Muschamp’s tenure.  This spring the Gamecocks have worked to put it all together meshing some talented newcomers with the returning veterans.  Some defensive players spoke with the media Wednesday and the consensus was they are an improved bunch. LB Sherrod Greene 

Spring practice is winding down at Clemson with the annual Orange & White game set for Saturday.  While the offense is poised to surpass last year’s performance, the defense is facing some rebuilding, particularly on the offensive line and linebacker.  Wednesday after practice, defensive coordinator Brent Venables gave the latest update on his guys. Brent

This season didn’t go quite as planned for the Clemson basketball team.  The Tigers returned most of their starters from last season’s Sweet 16 club but too many missed opportunities doomed the Tigers to the NIT from which they bowed out in the second round.  The Tigers lose practically all their scoring, rebounding and playmaking

WR Da’Quon Stewart of Huntersville, NC was one of the early members of the 2020 recruiting class for USC making his pledge on January 19th.  He has held firm to that promise since then despite offers from West Virginia and Syracuse among others.  Stewart last visited USC for a junior day in January and he