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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1996
Page
8
In The Spotlight reports a runaway ACC player of the year. the ace led the conference in rebounding and blocked shots. See story on page 9A for details on statistics and career highlights.
Clemson tailback Lamont Pegues, once the team's leading rusher, has departed the football squad. Coach Tommy West said Pegues will remain in school through the semester before transferring to another Division I program as Pegues trailed behind Anthony Downs after spring practice began.
Natrone Means, a former Pro Bowl running back, was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars after being released by the San Diego Chargers. The 5'10", 245-pound back made the Pro Bowl in 1994 with 1350 rushing yards and a Chargers Super Bowl appearance. He played nine games last season due to a groin injury and the rise of rookie Aaron Hayden, yet totaled 730 yards on 186 carries.
Calendar lists events including baseball at USC Aiken 3 p.m. golf Aiken versus North Augusta at South Aiken girls 6 p.m. Lakeside at South Aiken JV boys 7 p.m. Liver Bluff 4 30 p.m. tennis USC Aiken at Wofford 2 p.m.
The evening lineup features Magic at Nuggets on ESPN2 at 7 pm, TNT carries the 9:30 pm game, Newsweek Chamels Cup tennis on ESPN2, and NCAA Division II basketball action from SporSouth as listed.
Clemson teams excel across football to baseball this season with multiple NCAA bids. Men’s basketball earned a West Region seed and faces Georgia in Albuquerque while football reached the Gator Bowl after a strong year. Women’s basketball won the ACC title and hosts NCAA first rounds at Littlejohn. Baseball rides 13 straight wins as baseball and men’s soccer also post strong bids. Tigers’ fans hope this momentum continues despite past slights from rivals.
South Carolina coach Ed Fogler laments not earning an NCAA berth after a 17 11 finish, noting midseason optimism and a late-season slide. Larry Davis leads with 18.3 points as the Gamecocks host Davidson in the NIT first round, seeking extra practice and national exposure.
Hallandale Florida. At Gulfstream Park trainer Bill Mott postponed a planned Monday workout for Cigar due to rain. The Horse of the Year will instead gallop as he trains for the $4 million Dubai World Cup on March 27 amid a healed bruised right front foot and a cloudy forecast.
North Augusta High School soccer standout Alisha Rogers signs to play at Charleston Southern, choosing over East Carolina and others. The Aiken Standard player of the year scored a Region 3-AAAA record 40 goals with seven assists last season and credits mentor figures Bill Utsey and club coach Jim Hinchey for development.
ACC power Clemson earns an NCAA berth as Providence coach Gillen questions Clemson's bid. The piece defends Clemson after others faulted its 7-9 ACC record, noting Clemson’s late wins and ACC quarterfinal upset of North Carolina while predicting Final Four with Kentucky. The columnist also cites ITC selections and adds his picks.
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