Pieters leads Bridgestone as Spieth and McIlroy struggle
Thomas Pieters shot 67 to lead by one at Firestone, with Russell Knox, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth all two back. Spieth flashed a bold shot at No 8 and praised his caddie Michael Greller after a 30 and 50 foot birdie run.
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Alabama's Green shoots 66 at Palmetto Amateur front nine surge
Rising sophomore Alex Green of Alabama topped the Palmetto Amateur day with a 66 the back nine included four birdies in a five hole stretch. He finished tied for 18th last year and eyed a stronger finish as round two concluded with David Gies II at 6 under and Henry Shimp at 5 under.
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Local golfers edge field as Palmetto hosts round
Quackenbush, a new Palmetto member, chases victory as scoring edges up 1.63 strokes per round. Dane Burkhart and Jake Carter sit one and one over, with Skiff starting early and Burkhart drawing a late tee time while reflecting on a tough day of nine bogeys.
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Trufant praises Falcons defense and upcoming Super Bowl bid
Describing his team as talented and versatile, Trufant notes his fully recovered shoulder, leadership of a improving secondary with Alford Allen and Neal, and a defense anchored by Beasley McKinley Jones Campbell. He emphasizes depth, speed, and relentless work as Atlanta eyes another Super Bowl run.
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Clemson optimism fuels hype for new team
Clemson aims to keep the same go in 2016 after last year’s success. Diminishing talk of missing stars Wayne Gallman Jordan Leggett and Jay Guillermo, coach Dabo Swinney emphasizes readiness and the program’s vision. Bryant notes the team’s hunger and expects the offense to carry forward.
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