Beasley’s rough road to Clemson ends in Georgia Tech clash
Clemson offensive lineman David Beasley, a 6-4 330-pound senior from Columbus Georgia, rose from poverty and a troubled upbringing to starter status. He recalls drug busts near home, family sacrifice, and dreams of a future in law enforcement as he heads toward Senior Day against Georgia Tech.
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SEC teams salvage seasons amid injuries and suspensions
In the SEC, teams lean on backups as injuries and suspensions mount. Georgia's Nick Chubb thrived as Todd Gurley sat out four games, rushing for 671 yards and two touchdowns while helping a top 20 Bulldogs stay within reach of the SEC East lead. Tennessee's Joshua Dobbs emerged after Justin Worley injury, delivering 300 passing yards and 100 rushing yards in a standout game and pushing for bowl eligibility.
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ACC Coastal chaos muddies race toward title in 2012
Duke leads the Coastal with 4-1 league mark as Georgia Tech 5-2 and Miami 3-2 linger. Transitive muddle shows Duke beat Tech, Tech beat Miami, Miami beat Duke, leaving the division in flux while Virginia Tech fades and Florida State-Clemson edge toward the Atlantic title.
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South Carolina Faces Losing Record Brink In 2003
After a decade of progress USC stands 4-5 overall and 2-5 in the SEC with four straight conference losses. The Gamecocks must win two of their last three to avoid ending Lou Holtz era’s only losing season, a prospect urgent for a program recently praised by Spurrier. Players voice resolve to avoid a losing record as they prepare for Florida.
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South Carolina Seeks to End 10-Year Losing Streak at Florida
South Carolina visits Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium as the 4-5 Gamecocks attempt to stop a decade without a losing mark. Players acknowledge the stakes, with Bran don Wilds and Chris Moody stressing the goal of avoiding USC’s first losing season since Spurrier era.
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