Knight to Expand ESPN Role Affects College Basketball Coverage
In Bristol, Bob Knight gains a broader ESPN presence this season adding Thursday telecasts, SportsCenter appearances, postseason studio work and ESPN radio. Florida and Ball State highlights appear in a separate update with NFL and MLB trades and college results.
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Dogs Rebels ready for second round in state playoffs
Silver Bluff and Strom Thurmond eye deeper runs as they face Dillon and Southside in the second round. Coach Al Lown stresses mental prep and team unity as key to beating a strong Dillon defense and avoiding road woes. The Rebels prepare for Southside after a 74 point opening win, with details on page 5B.
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Williston-Elko Eyes Elite Eight After Strong Play
Williston-Elko High School football remains on track for a Class A Division II final bid as turnovers plague, then stifle the Blue Devils. Coach Dwayne Garrick cites ball security after losses to Blackville-Hilda and a comeback win over Whitmire, with Midland Valley and South Aiken advancing in Class AAA playoff action.
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Swinney retreats to Dumb and Dumber mindset after Seminole setback
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says his optimism remains even as the Tigers fall to 4-5 overall and 2-4 in the ACC after a 41-27 loss to Florida State. He quoted a line from the Jim Carrey film and emphasized there is still a chance to salvage the season with three straight wins as momentum shifts.
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Spurrier Returns to Florida for Another Gators Showdown
In Gainesville Spurrier faces his alma mater Florida with South Carolina seeking to spoil the Gators bid for another national title. The 2006 visit featured a late blocked field goal fueling Florida’s 17 16 win en route to a national championship under Urban Meyer.
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Spurrier Returns as South Carolina Faces Florida Gators
Spurrier predicts a routine game as his South Carolina team meets Florida on Saturday at 3 p.m. The CBS telecast frames a rivalry that has favored Florida, with Spurrier on the sideline adding intrigue to the matchup.
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