CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson got some depth at quarterback with the addition of former Stanford signal-caller David Olson. Olson played at Irmo High School in South Carolina before heading West. He spent four years with the Cardinal and saw action in just one game.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Chad Holbrook says his players have remained steady and prepared despite injuries that have kept several key Gamecocks out the lineup for extended periods. This weekend, South Carolina heads out for a three-game series at Georgia most likely without three regulars in second baseman Max Schrock and outfielders Connor Bright and Elliott Caldwell.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Dawn Staley says assistant Nikki McCray is recuperating well after surgery this week as part of her treatment for breast cancer. Staley said Thursday that McCray underwent the operation Wednesday and was talking to her head coach about recruits and scheduling soon after waking up.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — NASCAR driver Brian Vickers and his crew gave some Birmingham teens a tutorial on the “Science of Speed.” Vickers, crew chief Billy Scott and others met with several dozen youth at the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club Wednesday ahead of race weekend at Talladega Superspeedway.
