THE TOP 10 stories of 2008
The Indians' new home, hiring of new Wildcat boss dominate headlines in Cherokee County
By LARRY HILLIARD Ledger Sports Editor larry@gaffneyledger.com
      1. Out with the old and in with the new, stadium, that is. Despite some delays and anxious moments, the new 8,250-seat, $9 million home of the Gaffney Indians was completed in time for the team's season opener against Dorman on Friday, Aug. 29.
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BRIEFS
      Saint receives academic honor Limestone College's Dominic Casciato was named a National Soccer Coaches Association of America/adidas First Team Scholar All-American in the College Division. He posted a grade point average of 3.73 to earn the award.
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Greene, Iowa rout Gamecocks, 31-10
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      From carrying couches to an All-American carrying a football. Now, Big Ten MVP Shonn Greene figures he's ready for the next level. The Iowa running back turned Thursday's Outback Bowl into a farewell party, leading the Hawkeyes past South Carolina 31-10 and then announcing he intends to skip his senior season to enter the NFL draft.
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Nebraska outlasts Clemson
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      Nebraska quarterback Joe Ganz was sprawled out on the ground, trainers huddled around him, teammates, coaches and fans wondering whether he would be able to continue playing. Ganz eventually made his way to the sideline, cleared his head, got back in the game and ended up hoisting the Gator Bowl's most valuable player trophy.
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