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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  University of South Carolina standout defensive end Jadeveon Clowney was named named to Phil Steele's 2013 preseason first-team All-America squad. He is the only Gamecocks named to the first team.

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.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Carolina Panthers have taken defensive tackle Star Lotulelei of Utah with the 14th overall pick in the NFL draft.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The start of the 2013 season is months away and South Carolina is just six workouts in to the program's spring practice period, but standout defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is already mapping his path to the Heisman trophy.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Reports indicate Jadeveon Clowney is looking into a multi-million dollar insurance policy that would protect what is expected to be his bright financial future playing in the NFL.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Deke Adams has been named defensive line coach at the University of South Carolina.  Adams replaces long-time coach Brad Lawing who accepted a job at the University of Florida.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  South Carolina defensive line coach Brad Lawing is leaving USC to accept the same position with Florida.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  College football fans vote University of South Carolina defensive end, Jadeveon Clowney, the best college football player in the nation.

Sunday, December 09, 2012  Auburn coach Gus Malzahn has hired Clemson co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Charlie Harbison to the same position.

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.

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.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  The Head Ball Coach says he hopes for another big year for the Gamecock's football team.

Friday, January 20, 2012  Brent Venables was introduced Friday as the Tigers new defensive coordinator. He takes over for Kevin Steele, who left last week after three years in charge of Clemson's defense.

Friday, January 13, 2012  According to the University of South Carolina,  head football coach Steve Spurrier has tabbed Joe Robinson as the team’s special teams coordinator and tight ends coach, it was announced today.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  South Carolina Head Coach Steve Spurrier says defensive end Melvin Ingram won't practice and may not play Saturday due to a sprained foot.