Matt Connolly
The State Newspaper
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Clemson softball program reaches milestone as preparation for Year 1 continues
The Clemson University softball program reached a milestone on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, as the Topping Out Ceremony was held for the new stadium. → Read More
Former Clemson football running back drowns at Georgia state park, report says
A former Clemson football player drowned Friday at a Georgia State Park, according to a report by Fox Carolina. → Read More
Columbia native, Clemson starting guard tears ACL during prep for trip to Italy
Clemson junior and former Lower Richland standout Clyde Trapp tore his ACL in practice on Friday, coach Brad Brownell confirmed to The State. → Read More
Etienne set Clemson records, is a Heisman candidate. How he believes he can improve
Clemson football running back Travis Etienne is already one of the best backs in the country. He should be even better during the 2019 season. → Read More
2019 NBA Draft: State of South Carolina celebrates top 2 picks
It was a night to remember for basketball fans throughout the Palmetto State on Thursday. → Read More
With Braden Galloway suspended, this Clemson tight end is ready to step up
Clemson football tight end J.C. Chalk is slated to start at tight end for the Tigers in 2019 after Braden Galloway was suspended for a year due to failing a drug test for the PED ostarine. → Read More
One Clemson player suspended for PEDs no longer on Tigers roster
Clemson football offensive lineman Zach Giella is no longer on the team after being suspended for testing positive for the PED ostarine. Giella is unable to return for the 2019 postseason. There is no word on tight end Braden Galloway. → Read More
Clemson receiver Cornell Powell ready to help carry on Tigers’ Wide Receiver U legacy
Clemson football’s Cornell Powell could be in for a big year in 2019 after redshirting last fall. Powell should get opportunities with Amari Rodgers likely being out to start the season with a torn ACL. → Read More
Clemson completes staff, replaces Steve Smith with new hire
Anthony Goins has been hired to Brad Brownell’s Clemson basketball staff, from Quinnipiac. He replaces Steve Smith, who did not have his contract renewed after being mentioned in the FBI hoops trial. → Read More
A Bowden back in orange: Terry joining Clemson’s staff in unpaid role
Clemson football has added former Akron head coach Terry Bowden to its staff. Terry is the brother of former Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden and coached at Auburn and Akron. → Read More
Columbia’s Tevin Mack returning to home state, commits to Clemson
Tevin Mack is transferring to Clemson basketball. The Columbia native previously played at Alabama and Texas. Mack is available to play for Brad Brownell and the Tigers immediately as a grad transfer. → Read More
Former Clemson linebacker Shaq Smith finds a new home
Shaq Smith is transferring to Maryland football after starting his career at Clemson. Smith entered the transfer portal last month before joining the Terrapins. → Read More
Clemson expected to lose top three hitters from 2019 after MLB draft
Clemson baseball had five players picked in the 2019 MLB draft in Logan Davidson, Kyle Wilkie, Owen Griffith, Grayson Byrd and Brooks Crawford. Tigers coach Monte Lee discussed which players will likely turn pro. → Read More
Tigers target tight ends: Recruiting notes from Day 2 of Dabo Swinney camp
Clemson football’s Dabo Swinney held his high school camp featuring several recruits on Wednesday. Running back Cody Brown, tight end Sage Ennis, defensive tackle Keithian Alexander and others were in attendance. → Read More
Is it time for the Clemson baseball program to change its expectations?
The Clemson baseball team lost in the NCAA tournament in a regional for the ninth consecutive year. The Tigers have not reached the College World Series since 2010. → Read More
‘The plan is to be here a while.’ Clemson knows what it must do to avoid elimination
Clemson baseball faces Jacksonville State in the Oxford Regional on Sunday, June 2, 2019 in the NCAA tournament. What time? How to watch? Here is how to stream it online. Clemson will face Ole Miss with a win. → Read More
There’s another Venables heading to Clemson
Clemson football landed a commitment from Tyler Venables on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Tyler is the son of Tigers defensive coordinator Brent Venables and the brother of Clemson linebacker Jake Venables. → Read More
Mark Kingston’s second season underwhelmed. What do experts think of USC’s future?
South Carolina baseball regressed in its second season under coach Mark Kingston, missing the NCAA tournament. Here’s what some national experts think of the Gamecocks and Kingston’s future. → Read More
Clemson’s season comes to an end as Jacksonville State eliminates Tigers from NCAAs
The Clemson and Jacksonville State baseball teams faced off in the 2019 NCAA tournament on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Here is the score and a recap of the game between the Tigers and Gamecocks at the Oxford Regional. → Read More
Clemson baseball weathered the storm, got hot at perfect time
Clemson baseball faces Ole Miss in the Oxford Regional on Saturday, June 1, 2019 in the NCAA tournament. What time? What channel? Here is how to watch the game and stream it online. Jacksonville State and Illinois are also in the regional. → Read More