Littlejohn earns preseason honors
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      Former Gaffney High football standout Jarvis Littlejohn is in select company. The Tusculum College senior was named last week to the 2008 Preseason All-South Atlantic Conference Football First Team. "It's a big honor," said Littlejohn, who starred on the Indians' 2003 state championship team. "I'm looking forward to the season.
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Down and nearly out
Post 109 on verge of elimination after 8-3 home loss to Irmo
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      The Gaffney Post 109 American Legion team finds itself in an unusual position this early in the playoffs - on the verge of elimination. Gaffney, which has advanced to three straight state tournaments, trails 0-2 to Irmo in the best-offive, second-round series after an 8-3 loss Tuesday at Commissioners Field.
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Bowden is picked to win ACC, but it's not Bobby
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      GREENSBORO, Ga. - For the 17th straight year, a Bowden-coached team is the preseason favorite in the Atlantic Coast Conference. For the first time in that span, it isn't Florida State. Clemson - coached by Tommy Bowden, the son of Bobby Bowden, major college football's wins leader at Florida State- was announced Monday as the favorite to win the ACC title.
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BRIEFS
      Gamecock Club banquet Aug. 12 The Cherokee County Gamecock Club's fall banquet will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at Stephenson Dining Hall on the Limestone College campus. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Former quarterback and current play-by-play announcer Todd Ellis will be the guest speaker.
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Dungy hopeful Manning will recover soon
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      INDIANAPOLIS - Tony Dungy is certain Peyton Manning's left knee will be ready for the Colts' season-opener. Heck, the Colts coach said he thinks Manning might even play during the presesason. On Tuesday, Dungy said he was optimistic the Colts' biggest question heading into training camp - Manning's valuable knee - could be resolved quicker than most people expect.
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