PALMETTO STATE FOOTBALL: Furman knocks off Georgia Southern, 30-22 Nov 15, 2009
Blue Cooper caught a 1-yard pass from B.J. Coleman with 4:36 left and Chattanooga defeated The Citadel 31-28 on Saturday. The Mocs (6-4, 4-4 Southern Conference) began the game-winning drive on The Citadel 9-yard line after a career-long 53-yard punt return by Joel Bradford ... The Mocs had 12 tackles for a total loss of 41 yards, holding The Citadel to 91 yards rushing. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Daye brings Glory on the Gridiron to Orangeburg Nov 13, 2009
The Citadel won some. Furman won a bunch, Clemson won some and Carolina won some. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Volleyball Plays At SC State O... Nov 13, 2009
SCSU is 13-18 on the season overall, dropping two straight road contests, including one at the Citadel on Wednesday. LSU enters the weekend tied for second in the SEC at 20-5, 14-2. (Uscsports.com)
College basketball tips off around the state Nov 13, 2009
The Citadel, No. 24 Clemson and South Carolina open at home while College of Charleston and Charleston Southern are both on the road ... Coming off the first 20-win season and first postseason bid in school history, The Citadel opens against Kenyon College, a Division III school from Gambier, Ohio. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Mocs' rally not enough at App. State Nov 13, 2009
Media Credit: Casey GreenReady, break: The Mocs turned an early deficit into a close game, but could not finish the comeback against perennial powerhouse Appalachian State in Boone, N.C. The Mocs' final home game is Saturday against the Citadel ... UTC returns to Finley Stadium for its final home game of the season this Saturday against The Citadel. (The University Echo, TN)
Fordham's Skelton Selected to Play in East-West Shrine Game Nov 12, 2009
Skelton and wide receiver Andre Roberts of The Citadel were the only players from Football Championship Subdivision schools that were placed on the initial rosters. Skelton has lived up to his expectations in 2009, after he was. (Patriotleague.com)
FB: BCS Standings on 11/8: 7-Georgia Tech, 14-Miami, 21-Virginia Tech Nov 12, 2009
NC State dropped the first bout of the evening, then won six in a row for a 21-18 win at The Citadel. The Wolfpack lineup featured four freshmen, including 2009 high school national champion Dale Shull, who scored a 3-0 win over Nick LaFevre at 141 pounds in his collegiate debut. (Theacc.com)
Catamount Men's Basketball Tabbed North Division Favorite by Voting Media Nov 11, 2009
Wofford was tabbed third with 87 points, while The Citadel was close behind with 84 points, including two first-place votes ... The Citadel (2) - 84 5. (Catamountsports.com)
Barrett leaves post as Cougars coach Nov 11, 2009
He accepted a baseball scholarship from The Citadel. His first job in coaching was at Chester. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
RACE FOR No. 1 RECRUIT: Competition heats up for Harrison Barnes Nov 11, 2009
Barnes rubbed elbows with many Tar Heels legends, including and former coach , at an alumni game and watched the team receive its 2009 national championship rings at halftime of the football game against The Citadel. McLawhorn said many of those fans now feel momentum has swung back to Duke. (USA Today -- Sports)
Washington's McCurley waiting Nov 10, 2009
Wofford beats The Citadel 43-17. Stev Davitte rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown on seven carries in Wofford's 43-17 win over The Citadel on Saturday. (Fresno Bee)
Bulldogs Set To Host Tennessee Wesleyan In Exhibition Game Monday Nov 10, 2009
At the 2009 SoCon Tournament, Samford knocked off Furman and The Citadel to advance all the way to the semifinal round of the competitive 12-team tournament. The Bulldogs ended up losing to eventual-champion Chattanooga at The McKenzie Arena in downtown Chattanooga, Tenn. (Samfordsports.com)
Cambridge remembers storyteller Brother Blue Nov 10, 2009
In the 2003 book, AHHHH: A Tribute to Brother Blue current advisor to President Obama, Charles J. Ogletree wrote, The true source of our energy and commitment here in Cambridge, often viewed as the citadel of higher learning, is Brother Blue. His message of love, struggle, unity, and peace is never weakened. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Western Carolina's Michael Johnson Named Southern Conference Freshman of the Week Nov 10, 2009
Tallying his first career honor from the SoCon, Johnson is the second Catamount to garner the SoCon's weekly top-rookie plaudits joining backfield counterpart who was honored after his two touchdown performance in WCU's home win over The Citadel back on Oct. 17. Johnson rushed eight times for 93 yards in the first half, nearly eclipsing the century mark in the opening two quarters. (Catamountsports.com)
Maryland-Virginia Tech on Tap Saturday Nov 10, 2009
The two were graduate assistants at Maryland (1972) and assistant coaches at The Citadel (1973-78). Friedgen also served as assistant head coach at Murray State during Beamer's first year (1981) as the head man. (Umterps.com)
Wrestling ACCtion: Weekend of November 6-8 Nov 9, 2009
NC State dropped the first bout of the evening, then won six in a row and cruised to a 21-18 victory over The Citadel in the college wrestling season opener for both teams ... Delaney started down in the second period, but quickly escaped, reversed McClean, then pinned him at the 3:44 mark to put The Citadel up 6-0. (Theacc.com)
Freshmen put on a showas Bulldogs enjoy rout Nov 8, 2009
" Even with top pass-rusher Justin Houston out with an elbow injury, Georgia finished with six sacks, including the first two as a Bulldog for freshman Montez Robinson. Georgia held Tennessee Tech to 55 total yards of offense. Only The Citadel in 1953 had less with 39. Tennessee Tech was held to minus-13 yards rushing. "You saw the D-line," defensive tackle Jeff Owens said. "We were playing. That's how we've got to finish the season out. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Jack Nelson and Orangeburg Nov 8, 2009
Dr. Jack Bass is a member of the history faculty at The Citadel. . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Postgame Notes Nov 8, 2009
The 125 yards are the fewest allowed by Carolina this season (previous was 153 by The Citadel) ... Duke rushed for 12 yards, the fewest by a UNC opponent this year (previous 30 by The Citadel) ... The return was the second-longest return of any kind this season by a Tar Heel, trailing only 77-yard punt return against The Citadel. (Tarheelblue.com)
Samford knocks off Georgia Southern Nov 8, 2009
WOFFORD 43, THE CITADEL 17. In Charleston, S.C., Stev Davitte rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown on seven carries to help the he Terriers (3-6, 2-4) beat the Bulldogs (4-5, 2-4) for the 11th consecutive season. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bulldogs Begin Quest For SoCon Tournament Title Friday Against CofC Nov 7, 2009
The Cougars have been defeated in two of their previous three matches, but are coming off a key 1-0 victory at The Citadel on Oct. 29. From Sept. 16 through Oct. 18, College of Charleston proved to be one of the hottest teams in the nation as they compiled a 9-1 record. (Samfordsports.com)
Panel Reinstates Failed Hedge Fund's Claim Against J.P. Morgan Chase Nov 7, 2009
2 billion hedge fund that collapsed in 2006, alleged among other things that J.P. Morgan, the fund's prime broker, breached its contract by refusing to release money from its margin account, which prevented Amaranth from making multi-billion-dollar trades with Goldman Sachs and the Citadel Investment Group that would have substantially reduced the fund's exposure. Amaranth also alleged that two J.P. Morgan executives called Citadel and told executives that "Amaranth is not as solvent as they are... (Law.com)
Friday's UNC Links Nov 7, 2009
For North Carolina center Lowell Dyer, returning for the Virginia Tech game last Thursday after sitting out for the past six weeks with a shoulder injury was, in a word, "awesome." After starting the first game of the season against The Citadel on Sept. 5, the senior injured his shoulder during practice later that week and had been watching the Tar Heels' roller coaster season from the bench ever since. The Durham Herald-Sun. (InsideCarolina.com)
College Basketball Preview - Southern Conference Nov 6, 2009
The Citadel posted a shocking 20-win campaign, after only winning six games a year earlier, and Wofford added 16 victories, including 12 in league play ... Wofford could cause a few waves, but it will likely finish behind Charleston and Davidson in the South Division, along with The Citadel, Furman and Georgia Southern ... THE CITADEL: Another surprise in the Southern Conference was the Bulldogs, who won just six games during the 2007-08, but followed that dismal performance with a 20-win... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Cress Named SoCon Co-Player Of The Year; Five Bulldogs Earn All-SoCon Accolades Nov 6, 2009
The Citadel's Bob Winch was named the league's Coach of the Year while Padgett was also named Freshman of the Year ... Winch guided The Citadel to five wins during the regular season and a school-record eight points during league play ... Co-Players of the Year: , Samford and Tabitha Padgett, UNC Greensboro Freshman of the Year: Tabitha Padgett, UNC Greensboro Coach of the Year: Bob Winch, The Citadel. (Samfordsports.com)
Western Carolina Men's Basketball Picked to Win SoCon's North Division; Giles & Mutombo Named Preseason All-SoCon Nov 6, 2009
The Citadel (36) finished fourth, followed by Furman (24) and Georgia Southern (21) ... Other members of the preseason team included Will Archambault (Davidson), Kellen Brand (Appalachian State), Willie Powers (Georgia Southern) and Cameron Wells (The Citadel) ... 2009-10 Preseason All-Conference Team Will Archambault, Davidson Kellen Brand, Appalachian State Noah Dahlman, Wofford , Western Carolina Andrew Goudelock, College of Charleston , Western Carolina Willie Powers, Georgia Southern Junior... (Catamountsports.com)
Trucking president is new member of SCDOT board Nov 6, 2009
He has a civil engineering degree from The Citadel and worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and military police after college. He also has served on several Charleston-area transportation boards. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Basketball Preseason Picked Third In SoCon North Division Nov 6, 2009
The Citadel (36) finished fourth, followed by Furman (24) and Georgia Southern (21) ... Other members of the preseason team included Will Archambault (Davidson), Kellen Brand (Appalachian State), Willie Powers (Georgia Southern) and Cameron Wells (The Citadel) ... At the 2009 SoCon Tournament, the Bulldogs knocked off Furman and The Citadel to advance all the way to the semifinal round of the competitive 12-team tournament. (Samfordsports.com)
Mass Effect 2: The Return of Garrus Nov 5, 2009
This region was described as a kind of antithesis to the Citadel, and it's easy to see why. Flames dancing across the walls and garish techno music rocking the halls are your first introduction to this lawless colony built out of an asteroid. (IGN PC Games)
State colleges roundup Nov 4, 2009
Samford, which lost 28-16 to The Citadel on Saturday, has dropped three consecutive games and is 1-4 in its past five. Morehouse (6-3, 5-3 SIAC). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
U.S. Congressman Gresham Barrett (Rep) Nov 4, 2009
Gresham went on to earn a Bachelors degree from South Carolina s Historic Military College, The Citadel. After graduation, he proudly served four and a-half years in the United States Army First Cavalry Division, Ft. Hood, Texas. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
WCU Women's Golf Closes the Fall with a Second Place Finish at Pinehurst Challenge Nov 4, 2009
WCU, which led the tournament with a combined 124 pars, also finished ahead of Southern Conference rivals, Appalachian State (10th, 620) and The Citadel (14th, 669). The second-place finish concludes a very successful fall season for the Catamounts that saw the squad record five top 10 team finishes and four inside the top five. (Catamountsports.com)
Iraqi election head warns parliament of vote delay Nov 4, 2009
Citizens shop at a market below the citadel in the city of Kirkuk, 290 kilometers (180 miles) north of Baghdad, Iraq, on Tuesday, Oct 3, 2009. Iraqi politicians are debating with new hostility over control of Kirkuk, a shabby northern city set near rich oil fields that both the self-ruling Kurds and the central government want. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
The Citadel's Second-Half Surge Downs Football, 28-16 Nov 4, 2009
Bryce Smith had nine tackles, an interception and a forced fumble Saturday at The Citadel ... CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Samford football team gave up 21 fourth-quarter points as the Bulldogs fell at The Citadel, 28-16, in a Southern Conference contest Saturday afternoon at Johnson Hagood Stadium ... "You have to give The Citadel the credit," Samford head coach said. (Samfordsports.com)
Morrell And Holmes Lead Lady Monarchs Nov 3, 2009
Old Dominion Official Athletic Site. ODU 10th after one round. (Odusports.com)
Panthers move up six places in FCS rankings Nov 3, 2009
Others receiving votes: Cal Poly 219, Northern Arizona 195, Eastern Kentucky 158, Massachusetts 148, Southeastern Louisiana 139, Central Connecticut State 109, Texas State 107, Penn 88, Montana State 84, Harvard 80, Butler 67, Southern Utah 56, James Madison 56, Grambling 37, Tennessee Tech 29, Maine 27, Alabama A&M 19, Jacksonville 19, Chattanooga 18, Gardner - Webb 15, Morgan State 15, Stony Brook 15, Drake 12, Dayton 10, North Dakota 8, Illinois State 7, Old Dominion 5, Hampton 2, Southern 2,... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Citadel won't let standards be trashed Nov 2, 2009
Hicks notes some people say bad news about The Citadel is blown out of proportion ... Cadets from The Citadel are supposed to conduct themselves better than other people; that s the whole point of their training ... When the stories are sorted out in the legal system and in the Citadel system, some likely will have lost their opportunity to wear the ring that President Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa told seniors on Friday represents integrity and character. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Samford Women Win First Southern Conference Championship,... Nov 1, 2009
Chattanooga (134) finished sixth while UNC Greensboro (138), Western Carolina (168), College of Charleston (254), Wofford (289), Georgia Southern (319) and the Citadel (357) rounding out the women's field. It is always hard to be the favorite," Tiffin said, "especially when it the first win but we really worked hard, did things that had to be done, and came out on top. (Samfordsports.com)
Citadel wins battle of Bulldogs over Samford, 28-16 Nov 1, 2009
CHARLESTON There is no name on his jersey, no hair on his head, and no entry for him in The Citadel s media guide ... Edwards came in for injured starter Miguel Starks with his team trailing by 10 points, and threw two touchdown passes to rally The Citadel to a 28-16 victory over Samford before 8,317 fans at Johnson Hagood Stadium on Saturday afternoon ... It was the second week in a row a backup QB played the role of hero for The Citadel (4-4), which won back-to-back Southern Conference games... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Western Carolina Travels to Chattanooga Looking to Snap 14-Game SoCon Road Slide Nov 1, 2009
Western Carolina is playing well; they played well beating The Citadel two weeks ago. They played Wofford last week and had a chance to win that game. (Catamountsports.com)
Western Carolina Volleyball Hosts The Citadel in Dig Pink Event Nov 1, 2009
CULLOWHEE, N.C. - Western Carolina women's volleyball hosts The Citadel at 2 p.m. Saturday in a Dig Pink match. The Catamounts are supporting breast cancer awareness and asking fans to wear pink to the contest. (Catamountsports.com)
Austin Crowe Will Remain A Bulldog Nov 1, 2009
We just received word from 2010 Boiling Springs High S/WR Austin Crowe that he has given his verbal commitment to the Citadel Bulldogs ... "It just felt like the right place for me. I feel like the coaching staff really wants me there. I am 100% solid to the Citadel.". (StateFans.com)
NOTES: Tigers dominate Coastal Nov 1, 2009
Clemson had a season high 252 yards rushing today, the most for the Tigers since Clemson had 252 (yes the same total) against The Citadel last year. Today's game was the first time that Clemson has had three different players throw a touchdown pass in the same game since October 20, 1984, when Clemson celebrated Homecoming with a 54-21 win over Duke. (CUTigers.com)
Volleyball Closes Out Five-Match Road Swing At Elon, UNC Greensboro Nov 1, 2009
Elon (19-5, 6-4 SoCon) comes off a tough five-set loss to College of Charleston on Sunday after sweeping The Citadel on Saturday ... The Spartans fell to the College of Charleston on Saturday, 3-1, before being upset by The Citadel in a sweep on Sunday. (Samfordsports.com)
Q&A With Head Basketball Coach Jimmy Tillette Oct 31, 2009
At the 2009 SoCon Tournament, the Bulldogs knocked off Furman and The Citadel to advance all the way to the semifinal round of the competitive 12-team tournament ... "Heading into the Appalachian State game, we were really fatigued. We were coming off the Western Carolina game on the road where we had a season-high in turnovers and we'd already played so many games in February that our win at Appalachian State was huge. I think we built upon that momentum in the SoCon Tournament and our guys... (Samfordsports.com)
TI's Talking football with Woody McCorvey Oct 31, 2009
But when I was here last time, we played Western Carolina, The Citadel or Appalachian State or teams like that every year. It's always good when you can share the wealth and revenue and be able to help one of your state universities. (Clemson Sports -- Rivals.com)
GAMEDAY: NC State vs. Florida State Oct 31, 2009
His 13-yard, fourth quarter touchdown reception against Georgia Tech was his first scoring reception since Sept. 10, 2005 against The Citadel. That 5-yard touchdown catch was FSU s fi rst of the season and the first of former quarterback Drew Weatherford s 37 career TD passes. (StateFans.com)
Extra Points: Hokie High Oct 31, 2009
" Now that the Tar Heels are getting healthy on offense--at Tech they had Pianalto for the first full game since the season opener, and center returned for one quarter of action after missing six games--they are beginning to move the ball with reasonable consistency. Pianalto and are sledgehammers in the blocking game, and it's not by accident that Carolina's best offense has come in the first half against The Citadel, the first quarter against ECU, the first half against Georgia Southern, and... (Tarheelblue.com)
Tigers coach on shaky ground Oct 31, 2009
The Tigers have suffered the two most lopsided losses during Hughes' tenure -- 38-0 to Columbia and 37-3 to Harvard -- and their 38-7 loss to The Citadel tied for the third-largest loss. Today is Halloween, of course, but the Tigers hope it doesn't become another Groundhog Day. (NJ.com -- Times)
Football Holds Final Full Practice For The Citadel Oct 31, 2009
Samford and The Citadel will meet Saturday at 12 p.m. (CT) at Johnson Hagood Stadium in Charleston, S.C. ... The practice was the final full workout in preparation for Saturday's Southern Conference game at The Citadel ... Saturday's game at The Citadel is scheduled for a 12 p.m. (CT) kickoff from Johnson Hagood Stadium in Charleston, S.C. The game can be heard locally on WVSU-FM 91. (Samfordsports.com)
Blue Ribbon Reminds Unitholders of Voting Deadline for Special Unitholder Meetings Oct 30, 2009
Unitholders should have received the Citadel Joint Information Circular and Voting Instruction Form in the mail. If you have not received your Voting Instruction Form, please contact your investment advisor or the Re-organization department at your investment dealer. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Samford Sports Weekly To Air Tonight On WVSU Oct 30, 2009
Darren Goldwater, the play-by-play voice of this week's opponent, The Citadel will also appear on the show to talk about this week's game. This week, the show will also provide a soccer update with head coach and a volleyball segment with head coach. (Samfordsports.com)
Volleyball team sinks in SoCon Oct 30, 2009
The Lady Mocs claimed a 3-0 win over the Citadel Saturday Oct. 17, but were swept by the College of Charleston, Samford, Furman and Wofford during that span. The one thing that has been consistent in Chattanooga volleyball matches is that they will be quick, and the winner will be determined after the first set. (The University Echo, TN)
Q&A with Bamberg Bookend, Clemson Tigers star Ricky Sapp Oct 30, 2009
The former Bamberg-Ehrhardt star and current Clemson Tigers defensive end hurt his knee in the season-opener against Alabama, and banged it up again against The Citadel. Eventually, Sapp, who entered this season fourth among the ACC s career tackles for loss list and fourth among active players in sacks with 11, had surgery to repair an ACL injury. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Ford: Tigers have 'great opportunity' Oct 30, 2009
"Our state was very blah. Nobody was really happy. South Carolina wasn't very happy, Georgia had beaten them early in the year. Clemson got beat by Maryland, The Citadel wasn't playing good, Furman wasn't playing good.". Recent successes by the Palmetto State's biggest programs changed attitudes, Ford said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Machu Picchu: Abandoned Sun city Oct 29, 2009
As is the moment you stand on the spot where the classic image of the site, instantly recognisable from a million holiday brochures, was taken (a look-out point just above the citadel where Inca guards would keep watch). 1. (India Times)
Volleyball Continues Road Stint With Wofford, Furman Oct 28, 2009
Wofford's three league wins came in sweeps over Davidson and the Citadel as well as the win over Western Carolina. The Terriers are led by Stacy Byrd who averages 3. (Samfordsports.com)
Football Practices In Full Pads Tuesday Oct 28, 2009
Samford and The Citadel will meet Saturday at 12 p.m. (CT) at Johnson Hagood Stadium in Charleston, S.C. ... The Bulldogs are preparing for Saturday's Southern Conference game at The Citadel ... Samford and The Citadel both enter the week with records of 3-4 overall and 1-3 in SoCon play. (Samfordsports.com)
Richmond County candidate Q&A Oct 26, 2009
EDUCATION: Graduate of Aquinas High School; bachelor's in business administration from The Citadel; master's degree in business from Augusta State University. CAREER: Certified public accountant and managing partner of TMW Global LLC; former chief financial officer and controller for Paine College; former finance director for the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Western Carolina Volleyball Falls to Georgia Southern 3-0 Oct 26, 2009
Returns home to host The Citadel Saturday in Dig Pink Match ... Western Carolina returns home on Saturday to host The Citadel at 2 p.m. in the Ramsey Center. (Catamountsports.com)
Football Returns To Practice Sunday Oct 26, 2009
The Bulldogs began game-week preparations for Saturday's Southern Conference game at The Citadel ... The Citadel is also 3-4 overall and 1-3 in league play after a 38-28 win over Furman on Saturday ... "We started a little bit with The Citadel, and we will get into our full game plan on Tuesday.". (Samfordsports.com)
Primetime Collapse Oct 24, 2009
The Citadel (92nd in total offense) and Georgia Southern (89th) rank near the bottom of the FCS division, while UVa (107th), ECU (93rd) and UConn (62nd) aren't exactly offensive highlight reels waiting to happen. Granted, North Carolinas performance has played a role in those rankings, but the programs showings against the ACCs top-two offenses are telling. (InsideCarolina.com)
Western Carolina Women's Soccer Travels to Palmetto State Oct 24, 2009
Last weekend, WCU fell to the College of Charleston, 1-0, and tied The Citadel, 0-0, after two extra time periods. The six-game winless streak for WCU is the longest since 2004 when the Cats went six games (0-5-1) without a win from Aug. 31 to Sept. 22, 2004. (Catamountsports.com)
S.C. State expects a different Hampton this week Oct 24, 2009
In other games Saturday involving the state s Football Championship Subdivision teams, Furman is at The Citadel; Wofford travels to Western Carolina; Charleston Southern hosts Liberty; Presbyterian hosts VMI; and Coastal Carolina is at Stony Brook ... In Charleston, coach Bobby Lamb said he hopes Furman (4-2, 3-1 Southern Conference) can give his heart a rest against The Citadel (2-4, 0-3). (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Lord of the Rings Online: Siege of Mirkwood Tour Oct 23, 2009
The instances will progress from lower level fights in the areas at the bottom of the citadel, getting harder as you move up and culminating in a fight at the top of the tower. Without giving out any spoilers, let me just say that some of the encounters will require a bit of strategy other than the traditional tank-and-spank to get through. (IGN PC Games)
