Clemson Dominates All-ACC Honors With 18 Totals
Clemson sets a school record with 18 all-ACC selections from 17 players across three teams led by Deshaun Watson. Six on first team include Watson Scott MacLain Lawson Alexander, while Leggett Guillermo Gallman Huegel Kearse Goodson Boulware appear on other squads. Venables named Broyles Award finalist as Clemson boasts No. 7 national defense and weekly league awards for Guillermo and Goodson.
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USC and Georgia may chase same head coach candidate
USC and Georgia are linked to Kirby Smart as a potential successor for both programs. With Spurrier and Richt out, Smart is viewed as a top (or sole) pick by USC and Georgia officials. The tug reflects rivalries plus strong recruiting bases in Atlanta and the Carolinas, with both schools backing comparable facilities and pay.
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Gamecocks extend streak to seven with win over Western Carolina
South Carolina, led by Mindaugas Kacinas 20 points 11 rebounds and Michael Carrera 16, beat Western Carolina 76-53 to remain unbeaten at 7-0. Senoras Thornwell and Chris Silva added key outputs as the Gamecocks built a decisive 19-0 first half run and held on after a rough start.
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Quinn eyes end to Falcons slide after 5-0 start
Flowery Branch, Ga. coach Dan Quinn faces a 1-5 skid since a 5-0 opening as Atlanta guards a fragile spot in the NFC South with a must-win at Tampa Bay. The Falcons allowed 158 rushing yards to Adrian Peterson and missed 15 tackles in a 20-10 home loss to Minnesota.
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