Hornets open season moved to Thursday night
Aiken High will host Chester in the season opener moved to Thursday at 7 p.m. due to forecast storms. Antovious Lawton leads the offense with Charvis Jones as a top target while Charvis Jones and Devlin Hill returned kicks for touchdowns in a scrimmage. Chester counters with Stan Mills at running back and Ian Dunham at quarterback supported by Quay Evans and Octaveon Minter on defense.
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Quay Evans
Octaveon Minter
Clemson Kicker Potter Transforms Fall Camp
Clemson place kicker B T Potter emerged as the likely starter over rivals Aidan Swanson Jonathan Weitz and Steven Sawicki after a mental approach shift. He credits focus and a return to basics aided by a sports psychologist. Potter impressed coach Dabo Swinney with a 51 yard practice boot as Clemson prepares for Georgia Tech at Memorial Stadium on August 29.
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Rock Hill
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Thomas starts Tour Championship with two stroke lead
Justin Thomas enters East Lake with a 10 under total and a two stroke edge over Patrick Cantlay as the FedEx Cup playoffs begin. He notes the unusual setup, with the leader starting ahead, while Rory McIlroy and others discuss the added stakes and the sport’s richest prize at stake this week.
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Atlanta
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Shane Lowry
Tiger
Aiken
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Medinah
Rory McIlroy
East Lake
Rickie Fowler
Gamecocks push to raise red zone scoring and cut field goals
South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley says Parker White will mostly handle extra points this season as USC aims to raise red zone touchdowns above 70 percent. Coaches Werner and Muschamp push for a stronger running game to turn red zone possessions into touchdowns instead of field goals. Deebo Samuel’s departure leaves gaps USC hopes to fill with a improved ground attack and improved execution from Dowdle Turner and Denson.
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USC Opener: South Carolina vs North Carolina
USC kicks off 2023 season against North Carolina at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on August 31 at 3 30 p m ESPN. USC emphasizes improving ball security and running game after a season with red zone struggles and eight turnovers in the red zone. Tavien Feaster joins as a transfer as part of offseason adjustments.
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