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Ellington, Harper combine to create new version of 'thunder and lightning'
CLEMSON -- The "thunder and lightning" label was naturally attached to Jamie Harper and Andre Ellington because of the success of their forerunners at Clemson. The label still hovers over Ellington and Harper.

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One-on-One with A.J. Green
University of Georgia All-American A.J. Green is considered to be among the top wide receivers in the country. The former Summerville High School star, who did not play Saturday as he awaited an NCAA ruling clarifying his playing status, recently went One-on-One with The Post and Courier's Andrew Miller about Georgia coach Mark Richt, the NFL Draft and playing against the likes of Carlos Dunlap and Robert Quinn:
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Cougs top USC, fall to Clemson in volleyball
ROCK HILL -- The College of Charleston split two volleyball matches to cap its play in the Carolina Challenge, beating South Carolina, 3-2, before bowing to Clemson, 3-2, on Saturday. The Cougars (5-2) beat USC, 24-26, 25-18, 25-20, 20-25, 16-14, their first win against the Gamecocks sin...
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Palmetto Pros Statistics
Minor League position players THE CITADEL Name Pos. Team (Level, Org.) G Avg HR RBI Dallas McPherson 3B Sacramento (AAA, Oak) 84 .267 22 75 Richard Jones 1B Boise (A, Cubs) 103 .265 7 58 C. McGuiness 1B Bakersfield (A, Texas) 109 .286 18 66 Chris Swauger ...
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Quarterback Thompson shines as Bulldogs overpower Chowan
Freshman Ben Dupree began the day as The Citadel's starting quarterback. But by game's end, fellow freshman Matt Thompson had firm control of the job.
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Bulletin Board
LABOR DAY TENNIS TOURNEY: At Maybank Tennis Center $10 a person or $20 per team. Call 406-8814. PALMETTO STATE SPARTANS SEMI-PRO FOOTBALL TRYOUTS: Nov. 6 at Old St. Stephen High School on Russellville Road. Register at 1 p.m. Cost: $25, cash only.
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Buccaneers shake loose from North Greenville
As openers go, Charleston Southern had plenty to be happy about after its 41-31 victory over North Greenville at CSU Stadium on Saturday.
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Law addresses conflict of dog drives
Back in my college days, I often had to rely on Cliff Notes in order to better comprehend something I was reading. The same can occasionally be said today when trying to understand the many rules and regulations that govern our outdoor activities.
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Eight receivers see action in Clemson's win
CLEMSON -- If Saturday were a preview of things to come at wide receiver this season, Clemson will be favoring youth at the position. Clemson entered the season opener still sorting through a logjam of wideouts. The Tigers played eight receivers in their 35-10 win over North Texas.
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A great tennis town meets its moment
NEW YORK -- What constitutes a great tennis town? You don't have to come to New York to find passion for this game, but the answer just popped out at me Friday when I arrived here. It's obvious. Charleston loves tennis.
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No love lost: Sharapova blanks Capra
Wozniacki, Federer, Soderling move on into fourth round at U.S. Open
NEW YORK -- Maria Sharapova knows the story all too well: An unknown American kid shows up at the U.S. Open, upsets a seeded player, gains some buzz and belief, then gets a shot at Sharapova in the third round. In 2009, that kid was Melanie Oudin, who beat Sharapova en route to the quarte...
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Bobby Cox to speak at Hot Stove Banquet
Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox, who is retiring at the conclusion of the season, will be the featured speaker at the 7th annual Hot Stove Banquet & Silent Auction on Jan. 28 at the Holliday Alumni Center on The Citadel campus.
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Jurrjens lifts Braves over Marlins
MIAMI -- Jair Jurrjens pitched seven innings and earned his first victory in 10 road starts this season when the Atlanta Braves beat the Florida Marlins 2-0 on Saturday night. With the Braves clinging to first place in the NL East, Jurrjens (7-4) matched a career high by winning his fou...
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Change coming for TNA?
Another earth-shattering change for TNA? Or just more talk from Dixie Carter?
The TNA president announced Thursday on Twitter that TNA would be “going live” on Oct. 7.
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Bulldogs turning attention toward Arizona
After team meetings at the North Charleston Inn on Friday night, Citadel football players and coaches settled into their rooms for a night of TV viewing. A popular choice was the broadcast of Arizona's 41-2 trouncing of Toledo. The Bulldogs were impressed with their next foe.
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Ellington, Harper combine to create new version of 'thunder and lightning'
CLEMSON -- The "thunder and lightning" label was naturally attached to Jamie Harper and Andre Ellington because of the success of their forerunners at Clemson. The label still hovers over Ellington and Harper.
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Green Wave can't afford to let up with Goose Creek next
Summerville coach John McKissick didn't spend too much time savoring his team's 17-14 victory over Berkeley on Friday night.
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Not quite ready for prime time
CLEMSON -- There were a couple of season opener misnomers Saturday at Death Valley. Most tailgating Clemson fans were not really making use of tailgates.
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Here's how Post and Courier sportswriter Phil Bowman ranks the top 10 football teams in the Lowcounty:
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R'Dogs go deep as four share shutout
Four Charleston pitchers combined on a seven-hit shutout, and the offense cracked three home runs for the first time this year in an 8-0 whitewashing of the Greensboro Grasshoppers in front of 4,186 fans at Riley Park on Saturday night.
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Scoring drives from Clemson's 35-10 win
Clemson 35, North Texas 10
Scoring drives from Clemson's 35-10 victory over North Texas on Saturday.
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Clemson triumphs in season opener
Tigers defeat North Texas
Clemson overcame a slow start and rolled past North Texas, 35-10, on Saturday.
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Coastal Carolina falls to No. 25 West Virginia, 31-0
Geno Smith threw two touchdown passes and Noel Devine rushed for 111 yards and a score, leading No. 25 West Virginia to a 31-0 win over Coastal Carolina on Saturday.
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S.C. State falls to No. 16 Georgia Tech, 41-10
Quarterback Joshua Nesbitt ran for 130 yards and three touchdowns, Roddy Jones added two scoring runs and No. 16 Georgia Tech beat South Carolina State, 41-10, on Saturday.
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Charleston Southern beats North Greenville, 41-31
A.J. Toscano threw for four touchdowns and DeMarcus Moon ran for two scores to lead Charleston Southern to a 41-31 win over North Greenville on Saturday.
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Citadel trounces Chowan, 56-14
Matt Thompson accounted for four touchdowns, including three TD passes, as the Citadel debuted its new triple-option offense with a 56-14 victory over Division II Chowan before 9,016 fans at Johnson Hagood Stadium.
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Georgia holds A.J. Green out of opener
Georgia star receiver A.J. Green, a former Summerville High School standout, is being held out of the Bulldogs' opening game against Louisiana-Lafayette.
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USC football concerns eased after NCAA rulings, rout
Before Thursday's games, a call came that cleared all but cornerback Chris Culliver and offensive tackle Jarriel King. Sources say they expect the bulk of the NCAA's activity to be complete following Thursday's decision.
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College Football Schedules
- Green Wave can't afford to let up with Goose Creek next
- Law addresses conflict of dog drives
- Change coming for TNA?
- A great tennis town meets its moment
- Not quite ready for prime time
- Yes! No more Pigskin Picks two-a-days
- Freshman Lattimore makes the difference
- Tough times at both Carolinas
- Ellington, Harper combine to create new version of 'thunder and lightning'
- Cougs top USC, fall to Clemson in volleyball
- Not quite ready for prime time
- Eight receivers see action in Clemson's win
- Clemson 35, North Texas 10
- Scoring drives from Clemson's 35-10 win
- Clemson triumphs in season opener
- USC football concerns eased after NCAA rulings, rout
- Eight receivers see action in Clemson's win
- Ellington, Harper combine to create new version of 'thunder and lightning'
- Not quite ready for prime time
- Clemson 35, North Texas 10
- Scoring drives from Clemson's 35-10 win
- Clemson triumphs in season opener
- Clemson releases schedule
- Maxwell's patience paying off for Tigers
- USC football concerns eased after NCAA rulings, rout
- Scoring drives from South Carolina vs. Southern Miss
- South Carolina rolls past Southern Miss
- Freshman Lattimore makes the difference
- Gamecocks roll past Southern Miss
- Culliver, King held out of USC opener
- Without word on suspensions, USC prepares for season opener tonight
- INSIDE THE GAME South Carolina vs. Southern Miss
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