Local student slaloms across Lake Murray Sep 19, 2009
After graduation in May, I plan to attend Wofford College or Clemson University to prepare myself for veterinary school. I know that the path to reaching these goals will be an arduous one, but now that I have proved many wrong and reached my goal of slaloming 23 miles across Lake Murray, I know that I can do anything I put my all into -- as long as I never let go. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
First National Bancshares Board Formally Elects Mason as CEO Sep 16, 2009
Mason received his B.A. degree in economics and was a four-year letterman in football at Wofford College. He and his wife of 25 years, Cathy Toms Mason, have four children and live in Spartanburg. (Primezone Releases)
Men's Tennis Team Set To Open Fall Schedule Sep 12, 2009
"We also are excited about our one newcomer this fall in (sophomore transfer from Wofford College). I think Danny will be a good addition to our squad.". Manlow and teammate are the Blazers' representatives in the "A" Flight of the UL Invitational. (Uabsports.com)
Morrison ready to tackle Panthers job Sep 9, 2009
Richardson and Morrison, 55, share roots in Spartanburg, S.C., and at Wofford College, home to the Panthers training camp. Both played for Wofford teams during their college days. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Ayers fires up crowd at Orangeburg Touchdown Club opener Sep 4, 2009
If only the 100-plus people that turned out to the Orangeburg Touchdown Club's first meeting of the season Thursday were football-playing high schoolers, Wofford College would be in business. That's because, in typical fashion, Terriers head coach Mike Ayers fired up those that showed up to watch him kick off the club's season -- as he has done each year since its inception. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Panthers name new team president Sep 3, 2009
He worked with the Panthers and Jerry Richardson in 1995 as the athletic director at Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., Richardson s alma mater and home of the NFL franchise s training camp. We are very familiar with Danny and he is very familiar with our organization, Jerry Richardson says in a prepared statement. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Panthers name new president Sep 3, 2009
Morrison's direct relationship with the Panthers' organization began during the team's inaugural season in 1995 at Wofford College. As Director of Athletics he oversaw a fundraising effort that enabled the school to refurbish its facilities to host an NFL training camp. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Panthers hire TCU athletics director as president Sep 3, 2009
The 55-year-old Morrison's first involvement with the Panthers came in 1995, when he was AD at Wofford College, Richardson's alma mater and the site of Carolina's training camp. Morrison later became commissioner of the Southern Conference before going to TCU in 2005. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
BB&T feels the teal Aug 26, 2009
The bank has successfully changed a few of their branches' colors throughout the South including at Eastern Carolina University, the University of Virginia and Wofford College. By promoting the school colors of local universities, these branches were able to establish a strong relationship with the university students, as well as the surrounding community. (The Seahawk, NC)
First National Bank of the South Appoints J. Barry Mason New CEO Aug 26, 2009
Mason received his B.A. degree in economics and was a four-year letterman in football at Wofford College. He attended the Advanced Commercial Credit/Lending School for executives in leadership lending roles. (Primezone Releases)
Barnee C. Baxter (AUGUSTA, Ga.) Aug 22, 2009
He graduated from New Hanover High School in Wilmington, NC, graduated from Wofford College, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law, where he served as President of the Demosthenian Literary Society. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Questions linger as camp breaks Aug 21, 2009
Once the rookies were taped to goalposts and doused at the end of Thursday's practice, the expensive cars headed up Interstate 85 for a welcome reprieve from Wofford College. But with three preseason games left before the regular-season opener, the Panthers have many questions to answer. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
NFL Camp roundup: Favre working to fit in with Minnesota Aug 20, 2009
Leman still was deep down the depth chart when he reported to training camp, where he was best known for keeping his long hair despite the intense heat at Wofford College. It looks too cool coming out of the back of the helmet, Leman explained. (Helena Independent Record)
If Vick is truly contrite, he deserves a chance Aug 15, 2009
Wofford College has no secret buildings. He has not toured the practice fields in a golf car with Panthers owner Jerry Richardson. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Panthers playing it safe Aug 14, 2009
Stewart didn't practice for a second consecutive day Thursday at training camp at Wofford College. Tuesday, he was held out of drills involving contact. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Smith downplays injury, expects quick return Aug 12, 2009
Smith's right arm was in a sling as he spoke to reporters just outside the Panthers' training camp cafeteria at Wofford College. He smiled, joked and didn't appear to be in any obvious pain. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Panthers' Steve Smith (arm) hopes to recover for Week 1 Aug 12, 2009
" Barely a week into camp at Wofford College, the Panthers have suffered injuries to the two areas where they had the least depth. While Nick Hayden, with two games of experience, has replaced the run-stuffing Kemoeatu, the Panthers have similar inexperience behind Smith. Fellow starting receiver was switched to Smith's "X" position in Carolina's offense at practice Tuesday. , who has caught 16 passes without a touchdown in two disappointing pro seasons, was elevated to the first unit in... (USA Today -- Sports)
Steve Smith in sling, may miss rest of preseason Aug 12, 2009
" Barely a week into camp at Wofford College, the Panthers have suffered injuries to the two areas where they had the least depth. While , with two games of NFL experience, has replaced the run-stuffing Kemoeatu, the Panthers have similar inexperience behind Smith. Fellow starting receiver was switched to Smith's "X" position in Carolina's offense at practice Tuesday. , who has caught 16 passes without a touchdown in two disappointing pro seasons, was elevated to the first unit in Muhammad's old... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
B-Es Henderson experiencing a dream come true Aug 11, 2009
Allen Henderson played defensive tackle for Wofford College in the late 80s, and he wanted his son to have the same type opportunity. Only, Allen wanted better for Justin. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Camp Postcard: PanthersThe Panthers need to develop some depth along both lines to contend, says Damon Hack. Aug 6, 2009
I've made the drive a dozen times, usually on the way to Augusta National or Quail Hollow, but never to Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C.. Wofford has hosted the for training camp since 1995, and it's been a good match. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Playoff collapse didn't test Panthers' faith in QB Delhomme Aug 5, 2009
" AROUND PANTHERS TRAINING CAMP The scene: It's called Wofford College, but for some reason Faber College the fictional school from Animal House comes to mind when considering the cute little campus about an hour's drive from Charlotte that has served as the Panthers' training camp home since the franchise's inception in 1995. Lots of trees. Well-manicured lawns. Old-school dormitories. A throwback of a camp site which just happens to be Panthers owner 's alma mater with a small-town high school... (USA Today -- Sports)
Panthers will wait and see Aug 5, 2009
Kemoeatu, the Panthers' starting nose tackle, tore his right Achilles tendon Monday, the first day of training camp at Wofford College. And the decision on how much time Kemoeatu will miss depends on the surgery's outcome. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Darin Gantt's Panthers Podcast is back Aug 4, 2009
Carolina Panthers beat reporter Darin Gantt is in Spartanburg for training camp at Wofford College. With the beginning of Training Camp, we've brought back the Panthers Podcast. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Panthers get back to work Aug 4, 2009
It started early, with dew clinging to the immaculate practice fields of Wofford College. It ended late, with the final horn sounding at 11:15 a.m. and Coach John Fox gathering his exhausted and perspiring team for a quick talk. (Herald Sun)
Kemoeatu leaves Panthers camp early with ankle injury Aug 4, 2009
The Panthers training camp runs through Aug. 20 at Wofford College in Spartanburg. . (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Reflective Panthers WR Smith eager to be a leader Aug 3, 2009
He got out of his car in front of the Wofford College dormitory, plunked down a mini refrigerator on the sidewalk and tackled the issue that has sometimes overshadowed his four Pro Bowl selections: his temper ... Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith speaks after arriving at Wofford College for the beginning of their NFL football training camp in Spartanburg, Sunday. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Smith ready to be a leader Aug 3, 2009
Smith, the Panthers' Pro Bowl receiver, reported to training camp Sunday at Wofford College with a new set of expectations for himself with the team and a fervent wish not to have to deal with the aftereffects of an ugly incident he precipitated this time last year. "Everybody in our circle -- Panthers fans, players, football fans -- know what happened last year and I'm dealing with that," said Smith. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Smith works on being a teammate Aug 3, 2009
Fast forward to his ride to Wofford College, and he was beating himself up for it all over again, while proclaiming he was working to become more that just one of the most explosive players in the game. I want to get these couple of weeks over with as soon as possible, Smith said Sunday morning after reporting to training camp. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Peppers boosts Panthers, and gives them less depth Aug 2, 2009
So while released cornerback Ken Lucas is the only starter missing from last year s team that won the NFC South, there are still numerous concerns ahead of three weeks of workouts in the searing heat at Wofford College. We ve got a lot of questions just like everybody else in the league, coach John Fox said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Jack Edward Foster Jul 30, 2009
Mr. Foster graduated from Wofford College in Spartanburg. He served in the Pacific during World War II in the United States Navy. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
NFC preview: Cowboys putting team squarely in Romo's hands Jul 27, 2009
Training camp: Wofford College, Spartanburg, S.C. Fan access: Free, open to the public, 704-358-7000. Key changes: CB Ken Lucas is the only starter the Panthers aren't bringing back from the team that won the NFC South last year. (USA Today -- Sports)
Recollections of Skip Jul 26, 2009
Mike Young, the head basketball coach at Wofford College, was watching a summer basketball tournament in Orlando. "We watched the late game together (Wednesday), a 9:30 pm game, just by happenstance, with Mark (Prosser) and Coach. The next morning, by chance, I watched the first game with Mark and said `where's your dad?' like we never left the gym. Sometimes you feel like you're (in the gym) night and day. He said his dad had to run to camp but would be back. He was down there watching... (Wakeforestsports.com)
Panthers sign Brown to four-year deal Jul 26, 2009
Since teams can't open camp more than 15 days before their preseason opener, the Panthers won't report to training camp at Wofford College until next Sunday. Their first preseason game is Aug. 17, a Monday night opener that makes them the last ones to open. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Chamberlain gets last drop Jul 24, 2009
Rhode Islander Garrett Medeiros of Wofford College finished second, with Kevin Villardo (Country Club of Billerica) another two strokes back. AJGA - Theodore Lederhausen overcame a four-stroke deficit in the final round, shooting a par 70 at Dedham Country & Polo Club and winning the Deutsche Bank Partners for Charity Shoot Out by two shots with a three-round total of 1-over 211. (Boston Globe)
NFC training camps dates and locations Jul 22, 2009
By Posted Jul 21, 2009. Here are the reporting dates and camp locations for the NFC teams. (JetsConfidential.com)
2009 NFL Training Camp Dates Jul 21, 2009
CAROLINA PANTHERS -- Wofford College, Spartanburg, S.C., both Aug 2. CHICAGO BEARS -- Olivet Nazarene, Bourbonnais, Ill. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Business is blooming Jul 20, 2009
The Collins brothers have a keen eye for flowers. They've been in the wholesale floral business all their lives. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Is a split coming for Panthers, Wofford? Jul 19, 2009
But unlike the ongoing Julius Peppers drama that has dragged down the Carolina Panthers offseason, no one seems really worried about the fact the team is entering the final season of its training camp contract with Wofford College. The Panthers signed a 15-year pact with owner Jerry Richardson's alma mater at the franchise's inception, and that deal expires after this camp. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Former safety has career options Jul 17, 2009
He reports to training camp with the NFL's Carolina Panthers in late July, with camp starting Aug. 2 at Wofford College. There, he'll try to latch on and earn one of 80 roster spots. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Panthers cant reach long-term deal with Peppers Jul 16, 2009
Players report to Wofford College on Aug. 2, and begin practice the next day. The 29-year-old Peppers has been among the leagues most productive pass-rushers, aside from his 2. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Two locals on winning summer all-star team Jul 16, 2009
NEWBERRY -- Two Rock Hill-area athletes were selected to participate in last Saturday's Southern Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Game at Wofford College in Spartanburg. Both infielder Matt Ammons (Chester) and left-handed pitcher Charlie McCready (Fort Mill) were voted to the South team, which won 13-6. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Where Are They Now? Jul 5, 2009
(Women's Basketball, 1989-93) Assistant Basketball Coach, Wofford College. Zirconia, N.C.. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Spotted®: The focus is on you! Jun 27, 2009
Wofford College: Abbott McEachern Ellison of Monroe was added to the Dean s List at Wofford College. Samford University: Jenna Beth Mullendore, Rebecca Anna Roebuck and Elizabeth Ruth Van Mol of Athens graduated from Samford University. (Athens Banner-Herald)
2009 NFL Training Camp Dates, Locations Jun 27, 2009
2009 NFL Training Camp Dates ions - NFL - SI.com. topperWidgetArea { border-top:0px; width: 998px; *width: 1000px; border-left: 1px solid #000; border-right: 1px solid #000; background: #fff; padding-bottom: 6px; } #topperWidgetArea a { display: block; cursor: pointer; } #topperWidgetArea. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Edens & Avant Names Will Ponder Vice President, Investments Jun 25, 2009
Prior to working at the Company, he was an Associate with Tri Properties, Inc. in Raleigh, N.C. Ponder received a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of North Carolina and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Wofford College. About Edens & Avant. (PR Newswire)
Stewart eager to get back on field Jun 17, 2009
When coach 000035D2 John Fox dispatched the team Tuesday they'll next assemble when they report to training camp at Wofford College Aug. 2 he made sure each of them remembered the embarrassing 33-13 playoff loss to Arizona. After an impressive 12-4 regular season, division title and a bye week, the Panthers were flattened by the Cardinals, thanks to six turnovers and a defense which couldn't stop wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Trotter twins making summer camp rounds Jun 16, 2009
Wofford College said they might be taking the next step in offering us. We sent our best games to them and we have to wait to see what they say. (Wisconsin Sports -- Rivals.com)
Reporter with zest for stories turns author Jun 16, 2009
He was only a couple of years out of Wofford College, working as city government reporter for The Herald, when he and veteran photographer Jim Stratakos produced an award-winning series on squalid conditions in the Blackmon Road community. The series inspired individuals, churches and various agencies to tackle the area once known as Trash Pile Road. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
A's get first-round talent to start Day 2 Jun 16, 2009
Round 27, Michael Gilmartin, 2B, Wofford College: Gilmartin, a junior from Moorpark, Calif. was second on the team with a. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Football for Smith, futbol for his son Jun 16, 2009
After that, they get an extended break until Aug. 2, when they report to training camp at Wofford College. Showing: lect. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
'09 training camp dates Jun 6, 2009
2009 training camp dates - ESPN. Originally Published: June 5, 2009. (ESPN -- Football News)
Smith - Williams (79) May 17, 2009
Mr. Williams is a graduate of Wofford College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics. After completing his J.D. at the University of South Carolina School of Law in August, he will practice law with Williams and Williams, P.A.. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Bouchette on the Steelers: Team on a budget May 17, 2009
Cowher's youngest daughter, Lindsay, will graduate from high school in Raleigh soon and will attend Wofford College in Spartanburg, S.C., where she will play basketball. "It's only 3 1/2 hours away," Cowher noted. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Local Golfers Earn Exemptions for 2009 BMW Charity Pro-Am Golf Tournament May 7, 2009
McGirt is a former Wofford College standout from 1998-01. He was named the 1998 Southern Conference Freshman of the Year and was selected to the 2000 All-Southern Conference team. (Clemsontigers.com)
Family, friends praise prep star May 1, 2009
Those in attendance sang and raised their arms to upbeat praise songs, and speakers told stories of Marshall's life after he became a Christian as a freshman at Wofford College. Marshall, a former Greenbrier High School and Wofford basketball standout, died April 22 after he collapsed during a pickup basketball game. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Prep: Greenbrier's new coach is no stranger Apr 2, 2009
Heckathorn will be assisted by former Greenbrier standout Eric Marshall, who played at Wofford College. Heckathorn said Marshall's experience trumps his own and that the local product would play a big role in running practices and calling for adjustments during games. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Saints to train at home in Metairie this summer Apr 1, 2009
com true Welcome, Register Now myESPN Sign In Login Temporarily Unavailable. Updated: March 30, 2009, 5:42 PM ET. (ESPN -- Football News)
Longtime Sumter 'Item' Editor Dies at 53 Mar 12, 2009
After graduating from Wofford College, where he played baseball, Osteen said Evans joined The Item as a sports writer in 1978. He also served as sports editor, building up the paper's sports coverage and reporting staff. (MediaWeek.com)
Congrats to the FHS Beta Club, job well done Mar 5, 2009
This year, the National Beta Club is celebrating 75 years since its inception in 1934 as the realized dream of its founder, Dr. John W. Harris, a professor at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC.. The National Beta Club has become the nation s largest independent, non-profit, educational youth organization. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Winter Storm Forces Cancellation of Women's Golf Pinehurst Challenge Mar 3, 2009
Western Carolina will co-host the Low Country Intercollegiate with Wofford College on March 6-8 at the Moss Creek Resort - North in Hilton Head, S.C. A total of 12 teams will compete for the tournament championship in the first of two tournaments that the Catamount women will host this spring. . (Catamountsports.com)
Falcons 14th at Wexford Plantation After Day One Feb 25, 2009
Presbyterian College 316 302 618 +42 Wofford College 306 312 618 +42 8. Ohio University 310 311 621 +45 Cleveland State U. 308 313 621 +45 10. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Falcons Finish 14th at Wexford Plantation Intercollegiate Feb 25, 2009
Wofford College 306 312 310 928 +64 7. Cleveland State 308 313 308 929 +65 8. (Bgsufalcons.com)
Freshmen lead women's golf on day one of Kiawah Island Classic Feb 24, 2009
The Salukis 39th place puts them ahead of Bradley, Wofford College and Mercer University. Head Coach says with such tough competition this week, she is happy to be ahead of a conference rival. (Siusalukis.com)
