Orrin Hatch’s much anticipated article whining on behalf of his constituent Utah fans outlining his views on college football and fairness was published in this week’s Sports Illustrated. Below is the article interspersed with some comments. The article is in italics and my thoughts in normal font. Complaints about the college football Bowl Championship Series […]

THE STATE is reporting today that USC has reported 14 NCAA secondary violations over the past six months. Six of them were considered Level I, and submitted to the NCAA. The other eight were considered less serious and sent to the SEC. Full list of violations— January 9: Men’s Basketball prospective student-athlete was interviewed by […]

The Vikings have have signed former gamecock linebacker Jasper Brinkley according to the Minnesota Vikings website. No terms were released. Brinkley, started 29 of 30 games at South Carolina. He finished his career with 193 total tackles, 7.5 sacks, 20.5 tackles for a loss and three interceptions. Congrats! HERE is a video to watch of […]

Congrats to South Carolina outfielder Jackie Bradley, Jr. , who has been named to the Baseball America 2009 Freshman All-American Team. Bradley also received Freshman All-America honors from both Collegiate Baseball and the NCBWA. The Gamecock outfielder is competing this summer in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Hyannis Mets along with teammate Jay […]

The little noticed Junior World Championship of Football has started over the weekend. Team USA, featuring future South Carolina Gamecock Chris Payne, raced out to a 37-0 halftime lead and crushed France 78-0. Payne, who went to Columbia High and will prep at Fork Union in the fall, led the defense with 8 tackles, including […]

Uscsports.com is reporting that the Former University of South Carolina Gamecock football players Justin Sorensen and Jonathan Williams have made the 46-man Opening Day roster of the BC Lions in the Canadian Football League. LOHD wishes Sorensen, the BC native, and Williams all the best in the CFL.

The Green Bay Packers signed former Gamecock Jamon Meredith to a contract, the team announced today and The State reported. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. But The Packer Report reported that the deal is likely in the neighborhood of four years and $1.75 million. Ryan Succop (Chiefs), Captain Munnerlyn (Panthers) and Stoney Woodson […]

The Carolina Panthers reached a deal with seventh-round choice Captain Munnerlyn. Captain was a former corner for the gamecocks. The 5-foot-8 Munnerlyn is expected to compete for Carolina’s kick returning job and for a spot at backup cornerback. More HERE or HERE

The Cavs get SHAQ, which is good news, and then get dealt with bad news – HERE – with the Cleveland Cavaliers Guard and former South Carolina guard Tarence Kinsey Jr. being charged with drunken driving over night.

Oregon’s new football uniforms.

Mr. Irrelevant XXXIV is Newport Beach where he was honored as the 256 pick in the NFL draft back in April. Ryan just signed a 3 year deal with Chiefs.

With the greatest sports game weeks away from its’ seasonal debut, here is a list of the “Toughest Places to Play” according to EA Sports NCAA Football 10. Due note that Willy B fell out of the Top 25 from last year!!! 25. Boone Pickens Stadium – Oklahoma State24. Lavell Edwards Stadium – BYU23. Jordan-Hare […]

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The Charleston Paper has a good update on former gamecocks HERE but below is a summary of what they mention – – – In his 8th season in the minor leagues, Drew Meyer (former SS for USC) now is playing second base for Houston’s Class AA team in Corpus Christi. Through 56 games, Meyer is […]

Gamecock OF DeAngelo Mack signed a contract Monday morning with the New York Yankees. He is scheduled to open the season with the Staten Island Yankees in the short-season Class A New York-Penn League later this week. I was hoping he would come back to play for Tanner after leading the Gamecocks in hitting with […]