Scott Hamilton

Hamilton: Banana Ball is wacky and outrageous ... and big business The product that will be on display when the Charleston RiverDogs host two Banana Ball games will still be baseball, just more extreme and more interactive.

Banana Ball is wacky and outrageous ... and big business
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Feeling like I might have spoken this into existence, the way things seem to be going.

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Hamilton: More league games axed South Carolina-Miami series before it could start — and that's OK South Carolina and Miami canceled their upcoming home-and-home series. It's collateral damage from the ACC and SEC expanding to 9-game league football schedules

More league games axed the South Carolina-Miami series before it could even start — and that's OK
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Hamilton: The Life of a Showgirl is nothing compared to the life of a ranked team The pressures of being ranked were too much for some during Week 6. That includes Penn State losing at previously winless UCLA and Florida upsetting Texas.

This week’s Top 25 ballot: Taylor Swift Edition …
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And yes, it is a little boring to write what feels like the same column over and over again, but it’s absolutely stunning how BAD this is. This is Carl Franks-era Duke bad. Putrid.

And the claim that this is a “rebuild” after bragging about building a pro-style program is beyond preposterous.

Hamilton: The Belichick Experiment's curiosity factor is gone; now it's just a joke As Clemson bounces back with a much-needed victory at North Carolina, Bill Belichick's efforts to perform a quick fix for the Tar Heels continues to fail.

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Hamilton: Wild Week 5 delivers jackpots for some ranked teams, consolation prizes for others A strong slate of Week 5 games caused some shuffling in the college football rankings and spotlighted struggles a few coaches have against big-time opponents.

Wild Week 5 delivers jackpots for some ranked teams, consolation prizes for others
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Hamilton: What's an extra conference game matter? Actually a lot The ACC joined the rest of the Power 4 football conferences by announcing it would begin playing nine league games. But that doesn't mean everyone is in harmony

What's an extra conference game matter? Actually a lot
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Giltner's love of Wofford the only positive in basketball debacle
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Hamilton: Nothing too off the wall in the latest Top 25 rankings There were no major changes in the rankings after Week 4, particularly at the very top. But a couple of new teams are now in the mix and a spicy Week 5 awaits.

Latest Top 25 football ballot — Michael Jackson edition …
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Hamilton: Wofford basketball debacle is shady at best, damning at worst Wofford has yet to explain why it fired its men's basketball coach only weeks before the season starts. But reports say it already has a replacement.

Wofford basketball debacle is shady at best, damning at worst
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Hamilton: London calling — college football headed to Wembley Stadium Arizona State and Kansas will play the first college football game at London’s Wembley Stadium in the inaugural Union Jack Classic on Sept. 19, 2026.

London calling — college football headed to Wembley Stadium
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Hamiliton: Preseason experts are worse than Monday morning QBs A month ago, Clemson and South Carolina were playoff hopefuls with Heisman Trophy-worthy quarterbacks. Now they're 3-3 and neither QB has validated the hype.

Preseason experts are worse than Monday morning QBs
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South Carolina vs Kentucky set for 7:45pm kickoff …

Hamilton: A rough Week 3 leads to big rankings hit for South Carolina's teams Week 3 defeats for Clemson and South Carolina led to major hits in the rankings. But that created opportunities for teams such as Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt.

A rough Week 3 leads to big rankings hit for South Carolina's teams; Hello, Georgia Tech and Vandy
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Hamilton: Clemson has plenty of problems, but which to tackle first? Clemson was the favorite to win the ACC and contend for the national title. But the Tigers have started 1-2 and have multiple issues in all facets of the game.

Clemson has plenty of problems, but which to tackle first?
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Hamilton: Is it scheme or personnel or both? Good luck diagnosing Clemson's rushing problems Only seven teams have rushed for fewer yards than Clemson through the first few weeks of the season. Nailing down the reasons isn't an easy task either.

Good luck diagnosing Clemson's rushing problems
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United States Wins The 50th Walker Cup Another dominant Sunday singles session at Cypress Point helps turn a close contest into a 17-9 runaway. The two captains, teams, and venue all conspire to deliver another unforgettable week.

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Hamilton: Week 2 was child's play for most of the Top 25 The status quo ruled atop the rankings, with the top-seven teams winning by an average of 40 points. Three teams fell from the Top 25: SMU, Arizona State and Florida.

Week 2 was child's play for most of the Top 25
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Hamilton: From a drone show to free Red Bull, game day at Coastal Carolina is an event From a halftime show featuring more than 300 drones to free Red Bull, game days at Coastal Carolina have evolved to be about more than just football.

From a drone show to free Red Bull, game day at Coastal Carolina is an event
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Hamilton: On-campus games are still the kings of college football The on-campus games that produced a great Week 1 in college football will be played again next year, proving home-and-home series trump neutral-site games.

Week 2 Bandwagon report: On-campus games are still the kings of college football
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Week 2 AP Top ballot via collegepolltracker.com …
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UCF opens season at bottom of Big 12 power rankings The Knights opened the season with a 17-10 win over Jacksonville State.

#UCF opens the season at the bottom of the 1st Big 12 power rankings.

The poll was compiled based on votes from a panel of media members who regularly cover the Big 12.

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Hamilton: From Texas' short stay at No. 1 to Alabama's upset, Week 1 lived up to its billing What was billed as perhaps the greatest Week 1 in college football history delivered. It had a variety of upsets and titanic matchups that lived up to all the hype, including LSU's win at Clemson.

From Texas' short stay at No. 1 to Alabama's upset, Week 1 lived up to its billing
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Hamilton: From Texas' short stay at No. 1 to Alabama's upset, Week 1 lived up to its billing What was billed as perhaps the greatest Week 1 in college football history delivered. It had a variety of upsets and titanic matchups that lived up to all the hype, including LSU's win at Clemson.

From Texas' short stay at No. 1 to Alabama's upset, Week 1 lived up to its billing
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Updated Fanduel Heisman Trophy odds. Garrett Nussmeier, LaNorris Sellers 1 and 2: Cade Klubnik now 5th, Arch Manning down to 9th …

SEC vibes rankings: Oh, Alabama, that escalated quickly

SEC vibes rankings, post-Week 1 edition:

LSU at the top, Alabama at the bottom.

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Know Your Foe: In Ole Miss, UK will face a revenge-minded foe in a critical game In what shapes up as a pivotal game in the Kentucky season, Lane Kiffin and Mississippi will seek to avenge last season’s upset loss to UK.

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Hamilton: Sellers' biggest obstacle is his own offensive line Gamecocks’ offensive line gave up 4 sacks and allowed the Hokies to pressure quarterback LaNorris Sellers all game during USC's 24-11 win in college football

LaNorris Sellers' biggest obstacle is his own offensive line
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Hamilton: Clemson again reaching for the Week 2 reset button After suffering another season-opening college football loss, Clemson again finds itself having to reset. It's the 3rd opening loss in 4 years for the Tigers.

Clemson again reaching for the Week 2 reset button
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