May 17, 2012

SportsTalk Rewind 2.08.12: Speaker Of The House Bobby Harrell (AUDIO)

 

Speaker Bobby Harrell

Turns out we struck a chord tonight with all the talk of college football and the state legislature potentially crossing paths.  Earlier tonight we had Representative Mike Anthony on the show to cool the debate between Korn and KMac regarding the legitimacy of government potentially intervening in NCAA scheduling.  Only moments later Speaker of the House, Bobby Harrell, walked through the door and sat in with us to provide a  little insight as well. 

 AUDIO: Bobby Harrell

 If you work in the media long enough, you’re eventually going to be accused of some sort of bias by someone, but tonight SportsTalk is proud to say we represented both sides of the aisle.

Representative Mike Anthony on the USC-Clemson game law (AUDIO)

By: Rixon Lane

A bill that would require South Carolina and Clemson to play every year in football was shot down today, but not before it sparked heated debate on both sides of the argument. With conference realignment and other significant changes possibly coming to college football, some have argued that the legislation would prevent the schools from breaking off the rivalry game that has gone on uninterrupted for 103 seasons.

SportsTalk spoke with state representative Mike Anthony tonight about the pros and cons of requiring the Gamecocks and Tigers to battle on the gridiron every season.

AUDIO: Mike Anthony

Spurrier excited about his newest class of Gamecocks (AUDIO)

Steve Spurrier

By: Brian Rauf

In the second part of his National Signing Day press conference, head coach Steve Spurrier and his son, recruiting coordinator Steve Spurrier, Jr., sat down and discussed the topic of the day: the newly-signed recruits.

AUDIO: The Spurriers talk about 2012 recruiting class

SportsTalk Rewind 1.31.12: USC Commitment Jordan Diggs (AUDIO)

By: Rixon Lane

On the eve of Signing Day, we continue our coverage of the verbal commitments who will sign their letters of intent with Clemson and USC.

Tonight, we talked with Jordan Diggs, a safety from Fort Myers, Florida, and Island Coast High School.

AUDIO: Jordan Diggs

Diggs, who participated in this year’s Under Armour All-American Game, is the son of former Gamecock linebacker Shed Diggs. Tonight, we spoke with him about his decision to come to Columbia, his relationship with Carolina’s other commitments, and how he fits into the Gamecock defense.

SportsTalk Rewind 1.30.12: Clemson Commitment Germone Hopper (AUDIO)

We’ve been covering football recruiting forever, and year in and year out we get to know Clemson and USC’s respective classes pretty well.  We’re now only two days away from the class of 2012 being put in the books.  Until National Signing Day has come and gone though, we’re committed to letting you hear from some of the coming attractions.

First up was a Gamecock and Under All American, Mike Davis.  Of course we had a Tiger and Army All American on deck .  Charlotte native, Germone Hopper, is considered one of the top wideouts in the country, and a key cog to the offensive side of the ball in the Tigers 2012 class.

AUDIO: Germone Hopper

Tonight we talked speed with Germone, something he possesses plenty of, and also something Chad Morris likes to take advantage of in his high-powered offense.  We asked him why he chose Clemson, how he plans to fit in, and what he expects in the coming months.