Williams Improves Practice Habits With Watson at Clemson
Clemson's Mike Williams embraced a push from offensive coordinator Chad Morris to help Deshaun Watson adapt. Williams rose from early drops to a breakout run with Watson, gaining 16 receptions for 417 yards and four touchdowns as the freshman quarterback shared the field with Stoudt and built chemistry through spring, summer, and fall practices.
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Morris
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Williams
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Stoudt
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Martavis Bryant
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Georgia
Clem
Son
Cole
Olsen thriving as Panthers top receiving target in 2025
Panthers offense coordinator Mike Shula notes Greg Olsen improves each season as he nears career highs. Through five games he leads team with 27 receptions and 326 yards with four TDs, delivering clutch two TDs in a 31-24 win over the Bears. Olsen emphasizes consistency and team-focused play. He backs community work through his foundation aiding Levine Children’s Hospital.
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Olsen
NFL
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Newton
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New England
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Carolinas
Levine Children’s Hospital
Falcons red zone struggles linger in loss at Giants
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and Atlanta saw improved red zone efficiency from last year but stalled inside the 20 in a 10 point defeat at New York. The line absorbed injuries and a new left guard as they faced Chicago next, while receivers faulted block timing and gameplay misfires in the red zone.
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New York Giants
Falcons
Ryan
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Atlanta
Smith
Harland Gunn
Justin Blalock
Chicago Bears
Blalock
Joe Hawley
Sam Baker
Lamar Holmes
Peter Konz
Seattle
Giants
Kent
Roddy White
Mike Patterson
Johnathan Hawkins
Steven Jackson
Antone Smith
White
Leaphart Leads Mustangs Defense to Victory and POY Honors
Midland Valley star Xavier Leaphart posted 23 tackles with a sack two forced turnovers and a fourth quarter interception to seal the win earning WHAV Aiken Standard Player of the Week honors. He described his relentless ball pursuit and leadership while coach Knight praised his versatility and impact on defense and special teams. The junior remains determined to improve the defense as MV prepares to host Swansea.
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Jakayus Leaphart
WHAV
Aiken
Mustangs
Indians
Daniel Carr
Midland Valley
Anthony Colden
Gilbert
Mustang
Rick Knight
Knight
Xavier Leaphart
Swansea
Shrine Bowl glimpse shows rising players from Aiken area
North Augusta marks its second straight year with a Shrine Bowl selection as Johnson eyes college level exposure and stronger build. The piece notes past participants like Jake Whitley and Taylor Hearn, both now at Georgia Tech and Clemson, underscoring the Shrine Bowl’s high talent level and potential future stars. Noah Felt and T. J. Lundeen contributed.
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Aiken-area
Jake Whitley
Whitley
Williston-Elko
Taylor Hearn
Hearn
Georgia Tech
Clemson
Marcus Lattimore
Todd Gurley
Noah Felt
Aiken Standard
North Augusta Star
T.J. Lundeen
Shrine Bowl picks from Aiken area players span 2010 2013
Aiken area players were selected to Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas over the past five years. Notable names include Anita Z0 14 Victor Johnson North Augusta 2013 Jake Whitley North Augusta Taylor Hearn Williston Elko 2012 Darius Hammond Strom Thurmond Aaron Cook Strom Thurmond Justin Day South Aiken Offensive Line and Running Back Linebacker 2011 Cordrea Tankersley Silver Bluff Defensive Back Marty Williams Fox Creek Defensive Back 2010 Octavious Brown Strom Thurmond Defensive Line Dexter Staley Williston Elko Linebacker TaYate Matt Hazel North Augusta Wide Receiver Bryan Hadden Midland Valley Offensive Line and a replacement listed.
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Aiken
Carolinas
Anita
Victor Johnson
North Augusta
Jake Whitley
Taylor Hearn
Williston Elko
Darius Hammond
Strom Thurn
Aaron Cook
Strom Thurmond
Justin Day
South Aiken
Cordrea Tankersley
Silver Bluff
Marty Williams
Fox Creek
Octavious Brown
Dexter Staley
Williston-Elko
Bo TaYate
Matt Hazel
Bryan Hadden
Midland Valley
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