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South Carolina QB LaNorris Sellers drops ‘cool’ take on lucrative NFL hype
One of the more surprising teams in college football last season was South Carolina football. The Gamecocks barely missed out on a trip to the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff after getting hot at the end of the regular season and picking up a number of big wins over top SEC opponents.
After such a successful year for Shane Beamer and company, the Gamecocks will be catching nobody by surprise in 2025. star quarterback LaNorris Sellers is back in the fold, and the dual-threat standout is a big reason why South Carolina will be a trendy pick to reach the CFP this season.
Sellers is also seeing himself near the top of plenty of NFL Draft boards and mock drafts heading into the season. On Friday at the Manning Passing Academy, the 20-year old spoke about what it’s like to be getting so much buzz from the NFL heading into what could be his final college season, according to Alex Byington of On3 Sports.
“When I see my name (in NFL mock drafts) it’s cool to see, but I’ve still got to go out and play, so that’s all I’m worried about,” Sellers said.
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Sellers is keeping the right mindset heading into a pressurized South Carolina season where he will be dealing with not only the expectation of living up to the NFL hype, but also the pressure to win games for the Gamecocks.
It’s easy to see why NFL teams are so enamored with Sellers. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound signal caller is one of the fastest players on the field every time he laces up the cleats and can hurt defenses equally as badly with his legs as he can with his arm. He is a talented passer, and while he can use some fine-tuning in that area, the raw tools are impossible to ignore.
Sellers had a very strong season in 2024 for South Carolina, throwing for 2,534 yards and 18 touchdowns with just seven interceptions. He was also a monster on the ground, running for 674 yards and seven scores.
He should take another level up in 2025 with a year of experience in the SEC under his belt. If he does continue to improve, LaNorris Sellers could be a Heisman Trophy candidate when October and November roll around.
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – Texas A&M baseball added left-handed pitcher, Logan Prisco, out of South Carolina through the transfer portal on Friday night.
Prisco worked as a relief pitcher for the Gamecocks this past season, appearing in 20 games. He posted a 3.45 ERA while tallying 34 strikeouts.
Prisco is the fifth pitcher the Aggies have picked up in the offseason along with Caleb Kimble (Houston), Johnny Nuanez (Wichita State), Jase Evangelista (UNLV) and Wade Cooper (Texas State). Prisco is the eighth overall player added to the Aggies roster this offseason.
Prisco will have two seasons of eligibility once he is in College Station.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Advocates, caregivers, patients, and community leaders gathered at the South Carolina State House on Friday for the inaugural South Carolina Sickle Cell Day.
Organizers said the event focused on raising awareness of sickle cell disease.
The South Carolina CBO Collective Caucus hosted the event at 10 a.m., coinciding with World Sickle Cell Day and Juneteenth.
Organizers said the gathering brought together healthcare professionals, legislators, advocates, and supporters from across the state to discuss education, support, and action related to sickle cell disease.
The program is designed to amplify the voices of individuals and families impacted by the disease and encourage conversations about healthcare access, advocacy, research, and community support, organizers said.
Attendees heard personal stories and learned about challenges faced by those living with sickle cell disease.
“World Sickle Cell Day is a powerful call to action for all of us,” said founder and CEO of The B Strong Group Brenda Green. She said the collaboration expands support, strengthens community response, and stands with affected families.
The B Strong Group, founded in 2017 and based in Columbia, is a nonprofit organization focused on sickle cell awareness, advocacy, and caregiver support.
The group organizes blood drives, caregiver workshops, and awareness campaigns under the motto “Educate, Advocate, Empower.”
An 87-year-old businessman in Columbia, South Carolina says he has no plans to retire.
Leonard Fabrizio works as a retailer at Brittons of Columbia, a locally-owned men’s clothing store.
“I’m not the type of person who can sit around by myself,” said Fabrizio. “I just enjoy the interaction and that’s the big thing, is the interaction with people. It’s always been the drive in this business for me, said Fabrizio.
Fabrizio’s retail career began as a college student when he worked at J.C. Penney. He has watched Columbia grow and has owned a store and managed several others.
His advice is to “Be patient. It takes time to build a business. It doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s rewarding. It’s fun. But you have to have compassion for the business.”
Fabrizio recently celebrated another birthday alongside those who have supported his career.
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