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Lamb stepping down as Furman coach

November 19, 2010 By

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Bobby Lamb has resigned his position as Furman’s head football coach, effective tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon, director of athletics Gary Clark announced today.

“This is a tough day for Furman University and our football program,” said Clark in making the announcement. ~“As a player, assistant coach, and head coach, Bobby certainly played a role in the success Paladin football has enjoyed over the past three decades. ~He always represented Furman in a positive manner, and his players performed admirably on the field and graduated at a nationally high rate.”

“I am resigning my position as head football coach at my school tomorrow (Saturday),” said Lamb. “Since walking on this campus as a freshman in 1982, it has indeed been an honor beyond measure to play with the finest teammates and for a model head coach; work alongside coaches of impeccable character, integrity, and ability; and recruit and direct the most outstanding players, students, and young men any coach, at any level of this great sport, could possibly seek. I have been truly blessed, and for that I am eternally grateful.

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Furman earns respect in losing effort

September 18, 2010 By

If they gave points for heart and effort Furman would pulled quite the upset Saturday night against USC.  The Paladins never backed down against the 13th ranked Gamecocks and they had some of the Carolina fans sweating a bit midway through the 4th quarter.

Furman will go back to Greenville with a loss, but they certainly have nothing to hang their heads over.  Bobby Lamb’s team represented itself and the Southern Conference well.

AUDIO: Bobby Lamb

You can count USC coach Steve Spurrier among the new members of the Furman fan club.  Spurrier, known for his jabs at opposing teams and coaches, had nothing but positive things to say about the Paladins in his post game interview.

“They are almost just as good us,” Spurrier said.  “I think that is the thing to say. I don’t know how else to say it.  We are a little bit better than them.  That’s it.

Later Spurrier said, “We’re glad the game is over and we don’t have to play them for another 25 years.”  I’d say that is respect.

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Furman ready to rekindle USC series Saturday

September 15, 2010 By

Furman coach Bobby Lamb and the Paladins will take on USC this weekend in Columbia.  This will be the first time these two teams have met since 1982.  Furman opened its season last week with an impressive 45-15 home win against Colgate.  That win landed the Paladins in this week’s FCS (Formerly 1-AA) poll at number 24.

AUDIO: Furman coach Bobby Lamb conference call

It has been a while since these two teams have played, but there is a long history in this series.  Saturday will be the 48th time these two teams have met on the gridiron.  The Gamecocks hold a 26-20-1 all-time advantage in the series.  The Paladins won the last meeting in 1982, which is probably why USC hasn’t put them back on the schedule since the Reagan administration.  

Saturday’s game kicks off at 7:03 and you can watch it on television for if you are willing to go the pay-per-view route.

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South Carolina Coaches for Charity a huge success

July 30, 2010 By
L-R Kevin Higgins, Dabo Swinney, Bobby Lamb, Fisher DeBerry, Mike Ayers, Art Baker

L-R Kevin Higgins, Dabo Swinney, Bobby Lamb, Fisher DeBerry, Mike Ayers, Art Baker

Former legendary Air Force head football coach Fisher Deberry hosted the South Carolina Coaches for Charity inaugural dinner Thursday night at the Embassy Suites in Columbia.  Deberry is the all-time winningest head football coach for the United States Air Force Academy.  He is originally from South Carolina, and has recently moved back to the state.

Fisher DeBerry

Fisher DeBerry

Deberry and his wife Lu Ann lead the Fisher Deberry Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the support and education of single parents and their children.  For this event, they have united with head coaches from around the state to raise money and awareness for each of their respective organizations.

The event was roughly from 6-10 pm, starting with a meet and greet, followed by dinner.  There was also a silent and live auction with various sports memorabilia up for grabs ranging from a George Rogers autographed helmet to a “Broadway Joe” Namath autographed Jets jersey, among others.  All proceeds were donated to the charities involved.  The evening concluded with each coach giving a speech about their respective teams and to raise awareness for their charities.

Dabo Swinney

Dabo Swinney

The coaches involved were

  • Dabo Swinney – Clemson -  Dabo’s All-In Team Foundation
  • Steve Spurrier – USC – Gamecock FCA
  • Mike Ayers – Wofford – FCA of Spartanburg
  • Kevin Higgins – The Citadel – Hope for Haiti
  • Bobby Lamb – Furman – Greenville FCA
  • Buddy Pough – SC State – FCA of Orangeburg
  • Pough was unable to appear at the dinner, and SC State was instead represented by Hall-of-Fame member Willie Jeffries.
Steve Spurrier

Steve Spurrier

Various sponsors also participated in the dinner, including Founders Federal Credit Union, State Farm, Rod Walters, IPTAY, The Citadel Football Association, and Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated.  Former  coach Art Baker served as the Master of Ceremonies, and Burt Trembley promoted the event with the help of his team.

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