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WJCL FLASHBACK
That time
@ShannonSharpe
and
@SterlingSharpe_
were honored in a special way.
Back in 2012, the old Glennville High football field was renamed Sharpe Field.
@WJCLNews
You want to see pure happiness. Here you go. My man Kyler and the great
@garyplayer
who is a legend in my book for far more than his golf game.
#masters2018
Listen to his words. This is a feature story I did on Edwin Jackson back in November 2014. All student-athletes should strive to play the game like Edwin.
#RipEdwinJackson
"Test did not show any Controlled Substance, it was not cocaine."
They say football builds character.....
@GSAthletics_FB
quarterback
@_shaiwertss
is living proof of that.
More tonight on
@WJCLNews
at 11.
Please Continue to share
The family of former Georgia Southern and Benedictine Military standout John Wesley Kennedy III are frantically searching for him.
Family members tell me he has not been thinking clearly and has not been himself.
This young man right here.
@_shaiwertss
has been dealing with a nightmare since July 31. Today the
@GSAthletics_FB
star quarterback faced the media to talk about the happenings in Saluda County, SC.
@WJCLNews
Guys - I try to be transparent. With that said. Please say a little prayer for my mom. She’s battling cancer for a third time. She’s kicked its ass twice and is set to begin chemo again. Gloria is a strong women. I figure every little extra prayer can’t hurt.
If you’re going to bring “character issues” to the table you best cite true, factual examples especially when it comes to a persons livelihood and future. This Todd McShay -Jalen Carter take doesn’t sit well
Stetson Bennett, a guy that has done everything coaches have asked, bleeds Red and Black, and has helped lead Georgia to
#CFBPlayoff
deserves a little more credit and respect. Dang. Former walk-on to boot. Some just need to calm down and enjoy the ride.
I just don’t understand why the use of Mercedes-Benz Stadium for one weekend a year can’t be gifted to high school football players and fans in the state of Georgia. Talk about goodwill and an experience to remember.
#JustBeingFrank
Best story you will see today!
@GeorgiaFootball
All-American
@LilEasy_35
spending time with his biggest fan. Ten year old Destiny Maney is having heart surgery this week, but not before a surprise visit from the former
@LCHS_Panthers
standout.
Love this soooooo much!
I will tell you this.
@NDFootball
is getting one of the best to ever hit the field in these parts.
@sneed_jaylen
is an amazing and humble young man. Mr. Football in the state of South Carolina is the real deal.
When asked about fans being upset with a 1-2 start this season
@GSAthletics_FB
head coach Chad Lunsford explained why he's able to remain positive and optimistic despite outside negativity.
Awful lot of folks saying they’re done supporting sports after seeing college and professional athletes speaking up about racial injustice. Truth be told. Those folks only supported touchdowns, home runs and dunks....not the individuals responsible for them.
#JustBeingFrank
I have decommitted from dieting. I will reopen my search for weight loss early in 2018. Thanks to all fast food restaurants for playing a part in my decision. No interviews at this time.
As I walked off the field in Las Cruces last night,
@chadlunsford
was one of the last members of
@GSAthletics_FB
to head towards the locker room. Along the way a NMSU manager struggled to move a stationary bike up a hill...Lunsford stopped and assisted her. That’s a True Leader.
An emotional
@chadlunsford
following a 41-7 win by
@GSAthletics_FB
today. Eagles continue to mourn the death of freshman offensive lineman Jordan Wiggins. More tonight on
@WJCLNews
Sad news to pass along tonight.
@GSAthletics_FB
freshman Jordan Wiggins has passed away. Wiggins was a freshman offensive lineman from Tallahassee, Florida. More tonight on
@WJCLNews
at 11.
Our thoughts and prayers with his family and Eagle teammates and coaches.
Official statement from
@GSAthletics_FB
on Werts return. “Quarterback Shai Werts returned to practice today after submitting to, and passing, a drug test. Moving forward, Shai’s case will handled in accordance with the Georgia Southern Student-Athlete Code of Conduct.”
I made a promise a long time ago to be transparent on social media. You allow me to share the wins, losses and your stories on a daily basis. With that said, please say a prayer today. My hero passed away this morning. No more pain...no more suffering.
If athletes not taking to the fields and courts makes you more upset than the unfair treatment of those racially different than you continue to experience.....you might want to reevaluate things.
#JustBeingFrank
The legendary John Wooden said it best
“The true test of a man's character is what he does when no one is watching.”
Take a look at
@JaredBenko
spraying weedkiller all around Paulson Stadium during Saturday mornings scrimmage.
No doubt "It is Well" with
@GSAthletics
leadership
Attention coaches. If we swing by your practice with awards for two of your student-athletes, remember that’s a good thing. Don’t be rude and ask us to leave. Believe me, a lot of other schools would be a little more appreciative of the coverage and recognition.
I know this has been passed around social media, but you can't share this enough.
@GSAthletics_FB
head coach
@chadlunsford
on honoring fallen teammate Jordan Wigging in
@CureBowl
team picture.
It’s not Left vs Right. Not Republican vs Democrat. It’s not White vs Black. It is simply RIGHT vs WRONG. Step back and take a good, hard and uncomfortable look at the world. Be blessed and be kind.
BREAKING : Spoke to Shai Werts attorney. He tells
@WJCLNews
that cocaine possession charges against the
@GSAthletics_FB
quarterback are being dropped by Saluda County, South Carolina.
Tonight folks around Savannah continue to remember another life taken too soon. Brian Brannen was part of some solid Jenkins High basketball squads in 2014-2015 and 2015-2016..
We have to stop this gun violence in Savannah.
Done deal. Georgia Southern will name Clay Helton new head football coach. Official announcement from
@GSAthletics
expected shortly and former USC head coach to be formally introduced in Statesboro by end of the week. More tonight on
@WJCLNews
How about this. This is the locker room used by
@GSAthletics_FB
today in Jonesboro. Pictures are from AFTER the game. Outstanding job by the players and staff
#DoRight
Can't believe
@JetMckinnon1
has been in the NFL for seven years now.
The former
@GSAthletics_FB
standout was a fan favorite in Statesboro and his personality has him loved in the
@Chiefs
locker room too!
My heart truly hurts for the friends, teammates and family of
@I_AlbertDock
He was with you
@LCHS_BBALL
as you took the court. Thoughts and prayers continue to be sent your way. Stay strong Liberty County.
The Longest Season. As football teams around the country prepare for the 2018 season, I got to stare down the toughest opponent I’ve ever seen this weekend. Alzheimer’s. My hero, my namesake, my father is in a battle with this terrible disease. I ask y’all to cherish every second
Nothing but respect for
@TG3II
The
@GeorgiaFootball
great and new member of the
@AtlantaFalcons
donating meals to feed Atlanta residents in need and healthcare workers at two hospitals.
“Atlanta has welcomed me back with open arms, so it was only right that I gave back."
College football is a tough business. I stress business. I want to take a moment to thank
@chadlunsford
and his family for always being so open and giving. Today is a tough day.
Can confirm
@GSAthletics_FB
was set to return to practice Friday but the Eagles decided not to take the field in support of the fight against racial injustice. The protest was led by student-athletes and backed by coaching staff.
@WJCLNews
Let it sink it.....from two wins to ten wins in one year. In the college football world....that doesn't happen often.
@GSAthletics_FB
also finishes season +22 in turnovers....let that sink in. Another chapter in a storied program was written in 2018. Wow.
The REAL Big Guy. DNR says this Gator was 13 feet, 4 inches long with a chest girth of 57 inches and weighed at least 700 pounds. It was found in an irrigation ditch on the Sumter County side of Lake Blackshear.
@WJCLNews
Y’all want real. Here it is. If sports fans can cheer and applaud the actions of athletes on the courts and fields....why can’t those same fans be cheerleaders and show support for those same athletes when they have concerns and feel pain off the courts and fields.
In Summation.
Someone found a code for free tickets to Georgia State home football games.
The code was shared on social media.
Georgia Southern football fans used said code to obtain hundreds of free tickets for the Nov. 24th game in Atlanta.
Georgia State revokes offer.
Here's an early look at my report coming up on
@WJCLNews
at 11 about the possession of cocaine charge against
@_shaiwertss
being dropped. The
@GSAthletics_FB
only guilty of speeding.
Without a doubt
#78
was with his teammates today.
A tough week for
@GSAthletics_FB
dealing with the loss of a family member but tonight Jordan Wiggins is celebrating another Eagle victory.