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Yesterday at 10:13 PM  The Southeastern Conference has honored both the South Carolina and Tennessee football teams for their conduct after Gamecock runningback Marcus Lattimore suffered a severe injury last fall.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Steve Spurrier is now officially known as a "Great Floridian." South Carolina's football coach was presented with the "Great Floridian" award by Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Lexington High School catcher and South Carolina signee Nick Ciuffo has been named the 2012-13 Gatorade South Carolina Baseball Player of the Year.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Gamecocks defensive end JaDeveon Clowney was honored by the South Carolina General Assembly at the State House on Tuesday for his achievements last season.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  For the second straight season, Cardinal Newman boys soccer is recognized as one of the best. Senior Koty Millard was announced Tuesday as the Gatorade SC Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Grayson Greiner is getting another chance to be America's catcher.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Benedict College head men's basketball coach Fred Watson has been named a finalist for the 2013 Clarence "Big House" Gaines National Coach of the Year.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Harry Parone Stadium at Spring Valley High School has been selected as the winner of the Pioneer Athletics 2012 Fields of Excellence Award.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Clemson pitcher Scott Firth was named to the NCBWA Stopper-of-the-Year Award Watch list Friday.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  University of South Carolina football standout Jadeveon Clowney is the winner of the 2012 Ted Hendricks Defensive End of the Year Award as announced by the Ted Hendricks Foundation.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  The coaches of the SEC have named Jadeveon Clowney and Ace Sanders two of the best players in the SEC.

Monday, November 26, 2012  Clemson defensive back Xavier Brewer was named ACC Defensive Back of the Week on Monday for his performance against South Carolina Saturday.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Johnson, Sanders lauded for efforts in 35-7 win.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Clemson wide receiver Daniel Rodriguez is a nominee for the Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  The 2012 Davey O’Brien Winner will be announced on The Home Depot College Football Awards on Thursday, Dec. 6.