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Yesterday at 10:40 PM  The University of South Carolina football program has picked up a key recruit who says he chose the school not only for its athletics, but also its academics.  But, what Arden Key said about the school is being interpreted different ways.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Clemson's athletic booster group has named Davis C. Babb as its first chief executive officer.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Clemson reserve wide receiver Martavis Bryant will miss the Chick-Fil-A Bowl for failing to meet academic requirements.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  All 19 of the University of South Carolina’s countable intercollegiate sports posted a multi-year score of 950 or better, according to the Academic Progress Rate (APR) statistics that were released Wednesday.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Payne, majoring in international business, currently carries a 3.897 GPA.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Men's track and field also had its best-ever showing this spring with a 3.269 GPA.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Steve Spurrier is sticking with his plan to pay players.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  Freshman running back was ruled academically ineligible and won't return to school next fall.

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  Benedict College held their annual athletics award banquet Monday night.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Eight Clemson teams finished the fall semester with a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher.

Friday, August 28, 2009  Florida judge: NCAA must surrender records about Florida State athletes' academic cheating

Friday, March 06, 2009  Florida State slapped with loss of FB scholarships, 4-year probation for academic scandal.

Monday, December 22, 2008  The athletics department at the University of South Carolina is committing $15 million over 15 years toward the university's academic programs.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008  Emanuel Cook has been declared academically ineligible.

Thursday, July 12, 2007  The national champion South Carolina equestrian team has placed 19 members on the SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll, as announced by Commissioner Mike Slive.