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Monday, January 28, 2013  Coach Dawn Staley's Gamecocks moved up three spots to No. 15 in the newest Associated Press Top 25 after last week's 55-50 win over then-No. 5 Kentucky.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  The Clemson football team finished the 2012 season with its best end-of-season ranking in more than 20 years.

Monday, December 10, 2012  People familiar with the decision say injured South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore will enter the NFL draft.

Sunday, September 09, 2012  The Clemson Tigers move one spot in the Associated Press poll after Saturday’s 52-27 win over Ball State.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton and defensive tackle Nick Fairley from Auburn were voted to The Associated Press All-America team along with Oregon running back LaMichael James, who will face Auburn in the BCS title game in Glendale, Ariz., on Jan. 10.

Monday, March 15, 2010  South Carolina point guard Devan Downey was a unanimous choice to the Associated Press all-SEC first team.