SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) β Mike Houston knows what it’s like to enter a job when expectations are strong, yet recent performances haven’t met those goals. That’s what he faces as Citadel’s first-year coach with a loyal fan base longing for the Bulldogs to again play consistent, winning football.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) β College of Charleston basketball players say they agreed with the dismissal of men’s coach Doug Wojcik after allegations of verbal abuse and they “forgive” him. The school released a statement Wednesday saying it was from the members of the Cougars men’s basketball team this season.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) β North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren has reinstated junior running back Shadrach Thornton following an indefinite suspension. The suspension came in December after authorities cited Thornton for misdemeanor simple possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) β The National Guard said Wednesday it will end its sponsorship of NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and IndyCar driver Graham Rahal, but it is not clear when that goes into effect. Hendrick Motorsports said in a statement it has a contract with the Guard through 2015 and there have not been discussions to change that deal.
