Strickland makes NFL practice squad

Former Gaffney High star Andy Strickland was among eight players placed on the Atlanta Falcons practice squad on Monday.

Strickland was originally signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a rookie free agent in 2009. He was signed to the Falcons practice squad on Dec. 22, 2009.

Limestone falls to

Bellarmine 4-2

Sophomore midfielder Sara Parker scored her third goal of the season but it was not enough as Limestone (1-1) dropped a 4-2 decision to Bellarmine (2-0) in a Division II field hockey match on Monday.

USC, Georgia

await ruling

Georgia coach Mark Richt and South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier don't yet know if they'll have benched starters for each side back when they open Southeastern Conference play this week.

Each school has dealt with NCAA inquiries this summer that left key performers on the sidelines last week.

The 22nd-ranked Bulldogs sat star receiver A.J. Green in a 55-7 victory over Louisiana- Lafayette last Saturday. No. 24 South Carolina held out starting left tackle Jarriel King and cornerback Chris Culliver from its 41-13 win against Southern Miss this past Thursday night.

South Carolina tight end Weslye Saunders remains suspended for violating team rules.

Both coaches say they hope to know something before Saturday's noon kickoff at Williams-Brice Stadium.