February 9, 2012

SportsTalk Rewind 1.30.12: USC Commitment Mike Davis (AUDIO)

Davis in his USC uniform

Here at SportsTalk, we are counting down the few days left until USC and Clemson football verbal commitments make their pledges official, and sign on the dotted line for National Signing Day. 

To kick-start our coverage of National Signing Day, we first welcomed into the program, Stephenson High School running back and Under Armour All American, Mike Davis. 

AUDIO: Mike Davis

Davis is also the brother of former Clemson star tailback, James Davis.  Tonight we talked with him about the recruiting process, from his original commitment to Florida to his eventual switch to the Gamecocks.  We also delved into what he expects the moment he steps on campus.

New date for Clemson’s spring game

By: Rixon Lane

Clemson has moved its spring game one week. The spring game that was scheduled for April 7th has been pushed back to Saturday, April 14th. The

Clemson's spring game has been moved back one week

 Tigers made the change to avoid any potential conflicts with the Easter holiday. 

 

The spring game will be played at Memorial Stadium at 4 p.m.

SportsTalk Rewind 1.24.12: South Carolina special teams coordinator Joe Robinson

By: Rixon Lane

The Gamecocks have had a busy offseason, as South Carolina has brought in new coaches to oversee the running backs, linebackers, and the special teams. John Butler departed from Columbia after just one year as special teams coordinator. Joe Robinson fills that spot after stints at LSU and North Carolina.

Our Kevin McCrarey sat down with Robinson to talk about his decision to come to Columbia, his coaching career, and the special teams woes that have plagued the Gamecocks.

AUDIO: Joe Robinson

SportsTalk Rewind 1.23.12: Miami assistant coach Zak Willis (AUDIO)

By: Rixon Lane

Former Newberry head coach Zak Willis has just finished his first season as a recruiting coordinator and special teams coach with the Miami (Ohio) Redhawks. Coach Willis joined SportsTalk this evening to discuss recruiting, his new gig with the Redhawks, and his time in the Palmetto State.

AUDIO: Zak Willis

SportsTalk Rewind 1.20.12: USC Running Backs Coach Everette Sands (AUDIO)

Everette Sands

On Monday USC Head Football Coach, Steve Spurrier, hired former Citadel Bulldog, and Conway native, Everette Sands, to fill the running backs coach position vacated by Jay Graham in early December.  

 Tonight we welcomed Coach Sands to SportsTalk for the first time to discuss the recent history of his coaching career at N.C. State; his time as a player at The Citadel; and what his expectations are in Columbia.

AUDIO: Everette Sands