Passing woes blamed not officials in South Carolina loss
South Carolina quarterback Gordon Beckham confessed poor accuracy after nine of 28 completions as Clemson’s defense stymied the Gamecocks. Coach Jim Carlen praised the opponent, defended the officiating, and focused on refocusing for Hawaii and the Orange Bowl.
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Tigers Seek No 1 Spot After USC Win
Clemson finished an 11 0 regular season with a 29 13 victory over rival South Carolina at Williams Brice Stadium. Chuck McSwain scored on runs of 1 and 23 yards as Clemson clinched ACC title and prepared for the Orange Bowl against Nebraska on Jan 1 in Miami. Clemson players urged proof of their strength amid national doubts and eyed earning respect with a win in the postseason.
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Airport Eagles Stun North Augusta In Playoff Thriller
Airport High beat North Augusta 20 to 7 in the second round of the upper state Division II playoffs. A 54 yard run by Rodney Black sparked a key late second quarter drive, followed by a 15 yard TD pass from Terry Spires to Kirk Burnett. The Jackets, finishing 8-4, saw momentum swing after Black’s long run. North Augusta coach Hubert Morris blamed the late-half burst, while Airport coach Les Evans called it the turning point.
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