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Sports August 13, 2007  RSS feed

Redskins'McIntosh shows will to succeed
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      Rocky McIntosh is known as a hard-working player. The former Gaffney High and University of Miami star would also like to be known as the starting outside linebacker for the Washington Redskins. McIntosh, the Redskins' second-round draft pick in 2006, saw limited playing time last season as he grasped defensive coordinator Greg Williams' system.
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Indians shrug off Crest
Davidson brings sluggish offense to life with 2 TD drives
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      Gaffney coach Phil Strickland wasn't surprised at what he saw Saturday at the Border Showcase - some early mistakes by the offense and defense but a team that has the potential to defend their state championship. "We fumbled and bumbled and made a lot of mistakes," said Strickland after his team's 16-6 victory over Crest. "But you are supposed to now.
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Blacksburg blanks Landrum in Woodruff jamboree
By SCOTT POWELL Ledger Sports Writer spowell@gaffneyledger.com
      Blacksburg quarterbacks Joseph Upchurch and Dustin Byars didn't make a coaching decision on a starting quarterback any easier Friday in a 13-0 jamboree win over Landrum. Upchurch threw a 16-yard touchdown pass and Byars scored on an 8-yard run in the Wildcats' first preseason game action. The quarterbacks completed 60 percent of their passes for 95 yards.
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BRIEFS
      Korn has 3 TD passes Freshman Willy Korn threw three touchdown passes in Clemson's scrimmage on Saturday while starter Cullen Harper had two. Korn opened with an interception on his first throw. But later found walk-on Terrance Ashe with a 37- yard score, fellow freshman Brian Linthicum for a 15-yard TD and fullback Alex Pearson for a 3-yard touchdown pass.
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Woods captures PGA
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
      TULSA, Okla.- In his greatest victories, Tiger Woods dominated the field and left the competition feeling deflated. This time, the dissection was more cruel - he actually let 'em hang around for a while.
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      ON THE MARK - Gaffney quarterback Bo Davidson looks for a receiver during Saturday's Border Showcase against Crest. Davidson led the Indians on two scoring marches and a 16-6 victory.
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Stunned Stewart takes flag at Watkins Glen
By ASSOCIATED PRESS
      WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - Tony Stewart was more stunned than anyone. With just two laps remaining in Sunday's Centurion Boats at The Glen at Watkins Glen International, Jeff Gordon had a two car-length lead on Stewart. NASCAR's top two road racers were preparing for a final clash.
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