Clemson Tigers top 25 rush to Gator Bowl and baseball on world stage
Kerry Collins led the Panthers to six wins by December including a 6-2 run and a win over San Francisco. Clemson’s 8-3 season earned a Top 25 spot and a Gator Bowl bid as Raymond Priester and Emory Smith powered the running game. Clemson baseball reached the College World Series for the seventh time under Jack Leggett, posting 25 straight wins and 50+ victories for the fourth straight year. Four South Carolina soccer teams reached the NCAA tournament, with the Palmetto State supplying a strong soccer presence before exits in the second round. Trevor Adair took over Clemson soccer, following Ibrahim’s controversial resignation. Charleston Southern snapped a 2-game losing streak, the country’s second-longest. Gordon won the Southern 500 en route to a Winston Cup title, denying Dale Earnhardt a record eighth.
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Colts Rally Behind Siragusa Halftime Speech For Playoff Berth
INDIANAPOLIS The Colts earned their first playoff berth since 1987 with a 10 7 victory over New England Saturday night. Tony Siragusa delivered an emotional halftime speech after tables were toppled and the team trailed 7 0. LaMont Warren replaced an injured Marshall Faulk and posted 90 rushing yards and 67 receiving yards as Indianapolis ruled the second half, forcing three Bledsoe interceptions and one fumble.
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Patriots fall short as Bahr miss seals loss at Indy
New England held a late comeback bid by New England in the closing minutes as Rupert Grant recovered a fumbled punt return and a 50 yard field goal by Matt Bahr fell short. Ted Marchibroda praised the defense while Goose Siragusa said the sideline outburst fired the team up and the defense shut out the opponent in the second half.
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