Category: Furman Paladins
Clemson's Tommy Bowden Active In Playing In-State FCS Schools
MYRTLE BEACH -- Clemson football coach Tommy Bowden visited the northern South Carolina coast Tuesday, where the Tigers have become increasingly involved in recent months.
Former Myrtle Beach kicker Spencer Benton has already enrolled as a Tiger, for… more »
Wofford Football Beats Furman... Again... This Time In APR Grade Battle
Add another layer of intrigue to the storied Wofford-Furman rivalry.
Forget, for the moment, what the two teams have done on the field; Tuesday’s news concerned what has taken place off it.
According to the NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate report, th… more »
Expanded Playoffs Boost Chances for CSU, Citadel
While the BCS has said no — again — to the idea of a playoff for the big boys of college football, the playoff field for Football Championship Subdivision teams is growing.
And that will boost the playoff odds for state FCS schools such as The Citade… more »
"This is a big day for Jerome and for Furman football"
Former Furman All-America fullback Jerome Felton was sitting at home with his family Sunday waiting patiently on his name to be called in the NFL Draft, when his phone rang after hours of silence. First, the Arizona Cardinals called and said they would… more »
Lazy Day turns Hectic for Furman Fullback
NFL's Detriot Lions take Felton in the fifth round, one of four with South Carolina ties to be picked.
Sunday had been a slow day for Furman fullback Jerome Felton.
As the fifth round of the NFL draft droned on, he tried to keep himself occupied w… more »
Northwestern HS Teammates Both Sign At SoCon Schools
Northwestern quarterback Will King and offensive lineman Max Kersbergen get the chance to showcase their football skill in college next year after signing letters of intent Thursday.
But not with the same team.
King is head to Furman, Kersbergen t… more »
Furman coach Bobby Lamb Starts Spring With A Bombshell
Aware that a lack of speed hindered the Furman University defense in 2007, Paladins coach Bobby Lamb said the team would incorporate some new alignments the during spring workouts that began Monday.
Furman will move a "safety type" to outside linebac… more »
Elliott Leaves SCSU Football Staff for Furman
South Carolina State football head coach Oliver "Buddy" Pough confirmed Friday afternoon that Bulldogs wide receivers coach Tony Elliott had left to take the same position at Furman.
"It's a big loss for us," Pough said. "He has done a tremendous job… more »
Furman Star Kitchings Added to FBS Vanderbilt Coaching Staff
Desmond Kitchings, a former All-American and all-conference performer at Furman, will become Vanderbilt’s newest offensive assistant coach, Commodores head coach Bobby Johnson said Friday.
Kitchings, 30, will coach running backs. He replaces Kenny Ca… more »
Conway athletes are Furman, Campbell Bound
Conway quarterback Dakota Derrick thought he might have to wait a year to sign a national letter of intent to attend a Division I school - until Thursday.
The 6-foot-5 senior committed to Furman hours after Paladins coach Bobby Lamb extended a full s… more »
Florida Counts Its Votes
Here's something Democrats and Republicans can all agree on: more Florida-area recruits committing to FCS colleges everywhere. Where are they all going?
Quarterback Courtney Keith has committed to Bethune-Cookman College. Keith figures to fi… more »
South Carolina Commits
South Carolina wasn't just the site of the Democratic primary this weekend - it was also the site of many top recruits deciding where to spend the next four years of their football-playing lives.
Byrnes wide receiver Randall Hawkins (6-1, 195) ha… more »
Savannah State's Wells Hires Five Assistant Coaches
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Savannah State University head coach Robby Wells' first coaching staff at SSU will be an experienced group.
Wells, who was Benedict's defensive coordinator last season, named John W. Montgomery II assistant head coach/offensive line… more »
Furman's Jerome Felton Set To Play In East-West Shrine Game Saturday
Greenville, S.C. -- Furman Paladins fullback Jerome Felton is set to play in the 83rd annual East-West Shrine All-Star Game, which will be played Saturday, Jan. 19 at the University of Houstonís Robertson Stadium. Kickoff for the contest, which will be… more »