OBrien to NC State set to become ACC coach
NC State moves to hire Boston College alum Tom OBrien as football coach in Raleigh. The agreement would mark a rare ACC coaching switch between rival schools with details nearing final contract. Meanwhile MLB trade talk and past prison release news echo a week of sports and legal updates.
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Wagener-Salley Tops Pelion 70 67 For First Win
Wagener-Salley High School erased a 12 point second quarter deficit to upset Pelion 70 67. Junior Brandon Isaac led the War Eagles with 23 points while Lorenzo Hall of Pelion poured in 28 in a seesaw South Carolina battle.
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Parker sets Steelers single game rushing record in win over Browns
Willie Parker rushed for 223 yards to break the Steelers single game mark and helped Pittsburgh beat Cleveland 27-7 in nasty December conditions. The victory extends Pittsburgh’s winning streak in the series to seven, as the Browns fall to 4-9 with December struggles continuing.
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Gamecocks land Tampa quarterback Stephen Garcia
Quarterback Stephen Garcia from the Tampa area committed to South Carolina for four years. He chose the Gamecocks over Mississippi and Oklahoma, expressing excitement to work with coach Spurrier and plan to start at USC in the spring.
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Quinn Wins Maxwell Award At College Football Awards
Notre Dame quarterback Brady Quinn won the Maxwell Award as player of the year beating Heisman favorite Troy Smith. Smith won the Davey OBrien Award and was recognized by the Walter Camp Foundation. Smith eyes a national title bid as Quinn chats on the red carpet.
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Weinke Poised to Start as Panthers Visit Giants
Chris Weinke, aging backup for the Carolina Panthers, could start Sunday against the New York Giants as Jake Delhomme nurses a sprained thumb. Weinke, 34, re-signed with Carolina amid NFL free agency chatter and says he is committed to the team and city. Delhomme’s status remains doubtful after missing practice again, leaving Fox to consider using Weinke in a pivotal wild card race.
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