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Sometimes I write. Sometimes I talk. Sometimes I talk about what I write. Sports columnist Charleston (S.C.) Post and Courier
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Art is subjective, but college football's head-to-head results are not
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Hamilton: Art is subjective, but college football's head-to-head results are not
With the team's having very similar resumes, Miami's head-to-head win over Notre Dame should matter most when it comes to ranking them for the postseason.
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November 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Toothless Clemson-South Carolina game a reminder of their lost seasons
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Hamilton: Toothless Clemson-South Carolina game a reminder of their lost seasons
This stakes for this year's Clemson-South Carolina game was a far cry from the 2024 version that had premier bowl and College Football Playoff implications.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Kiffin bump while we wait for white smoke out of Oxford or Baton Rouge … ⬇️
November 30, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Sports predictions technically aren’t gambling, but the market paints states like South Carolina into a corner
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Hamilton: Sports predictions technically aren’t gambling, but the market paints SC into a corner
As South Carolina continues to push back on sports wagering, the sports predictions market is providing a similar experience for would-be gamblers. The difference is the state can't make a dime from i...
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November 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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The joke’s on us again when it comes to Lane Kiffin
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Hamilton: LSU and Florida debacles show the joke’s on us again when it comes to Lane Kiffin
The biggest story in college football heading into Rivalry Week is the speculation over Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin's future and if he's going to LSU or Florida.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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The joke’s on us again when it comes to Lane Kiffin
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Hamilton: LSU and Florida debacles show the joke’s on us again when it comes to Lane Kiffin
The biggest story in college football heading into Rivalry Week is the speculation over Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin's future and if he's going to LSU or Florida.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Early season tourneys like Charleston Classic a reminder of how the game’s changed
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Hamilton: Early season tourneys like Charleston Classic a reminder of how the game's changed
Tournaments like the Charleston Shriners Children's Classic are more valuable than ever; allowing still-forming rosters to galvanize in postseason conditions.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Plenty of leftovers in Thanksgiving week's college football rankings www.postandcourier.com/sports/hamil...
Hamilton: Plenty of leftovers in Thanksgiving week's college football rankings
There were no major changes during college football's Week 13 with only two games played between ranked opponents and no upsets.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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🚨UPDATE: The NCAA has agreed to extend the temporary restraining order until a hearing on Dec. 8. Hickman can play starting today when College of Charleston plays UMass in first of its theee games in the Paradise Jam, and then vs Belmont on Nov. 30.🚨
November 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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Sadly, getting College of Charleston transfer on the court required going to court
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Hamilton: Sadly, getting Cougars’ transfer on the court required going to court
An injunction was filed seeking to grant College of Charleston transfer Connor Hickman a fifth year of eligibility under the NCAA's medical hardship waiver.
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November 19, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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Six months after opting out, The Citadel opts back into NCAA House settlement
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Six months after opting out, The Citadel opts back into NCAA House settlement
Six months after opting out, The Citadel athletic department and the school's administration has reversed course and will opt into the NCAA House settlement for the 2026-27 season.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Disney-Google riff is costing them millions. But college football fans are the hardest hit.
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Hamilton: Disney-Google riff is costing them millions. But college football fans are the hardest hit.
Disney and Google are losing millions of dollars a day. But it's college football fans unable to watch the biggest games who are paying the highest price.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Clemson's improving, but has a long way to go to catch South Carolina
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Hamilton: Clemson's improving, but has a long way to go to catch South Carolina
Clemson women's basketball has made major strides during Shawn Poppie's two years as coach. But it has a long way to go before reaching South Carolina's level.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Plenty of big bucks and a few whammies during college football's Week 11
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Hamilton: Plenty of big bucks and a few whammies during college football's Week 11
Some college football teams such as Indiana and Oregon fought to keep their spots in the rankings, while a few Group of Six squads made noise and moved up.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Are dryouts a thing? Apparently they are in the world of steeplechase www.postandcourier.com/sports/hamil...
Hamilton: Are dryouts a thing? Apparently they are in the world of steeplechase
The Steeplechase of Charleston returns after being nixed in 2024 due to dry conditions, a rarity even for people with decades of steeplechase experiences.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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The tail is wagging the dog when it comes to college sports and gambling www.postandcourier.com/sports/hamil...
Hamilton: The tail is wagging the dog when it comes to college sports and gambling
College sports has profited since sports gambling was legalized in 2018. But the ultimate price for cashing in hasn't been determined as issues keep popping up.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Coastal Carolina’s Haunticleers ‘glow’ should be a college football Halloween tradition
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Hamilton: Coastal Carolina’s Haunticleers ‘glow’ should be a college football Halloween tradition
Coastal Carolina wore glow-in-the-dark uniforms during its game with Marshall, more forward thinking for a place known for pretty unique game-day experiences.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Shula's firing was inevitable. But it took too long and came too late for South Carolina
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Hamilton: Shula's firing was inevitable. But it took too long and came too late for South Carolina
Mike Shula was fired as South Carolina's offensive coordinator after weeks of offensive woes. That begs the question why it took so long to make a change.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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It's tempting to jump on, but college football's coaching carousel isn't for everyone
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Hamilton: It's tempting to jump on, but college football's coaching carousel isn't for everyone
Some schools with irate college football fans should be prudent and skip the current coaching carousel. Because there are not guarantees what's next is better.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Monster college football buyouts are costing big bucks ... and spoiling some big games
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Hamilton: Monster college football buyouts are costing big bucks ... and spoiling some big games
The Georgia-Florida game will blend iconic fan bases despite a Gators coaching change, while Penn State-Ohio State game feels flat with James Franklin fired
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October 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Some ranked teams had frightening wins, scary losses during college football's Week 9
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Hamilton: Some ranked teams had frightening wins, scary losses during college football's Week 9
Alabama's win over South Carolina was one of many close contests involving ranked teams during Week 9. That includes overtime victories by Texas and Virginia.
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October 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Alabama loss another gut punch for already battered Gamecocks
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Hamilton: Alabama loss another gut punch for already battered Gamecocks
South Carolina's loss to Alabama was an especially painful one, especially in a disappointing season during which the Gamecocks have mostly played lackluster football.
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October 26, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Stratford High alum sets a big record at a small school … a very big record
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Hamilton: Stratford alum sets a big record at a small school
Montie Quinn, a Stratford High School alum now at Division III Curry College, is the first college football player to rush for more than 500 yards in a game.
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October 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Death Valley was once Clemson’s Death Star ... now it’s a black hole
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SEC’s 8-game day, Death Valley black hole are among cosmic oddities in college football
The SEC made history when all 16 of its members playing on the same day for the first time. Clemson is also making history with its woes in Death Valley.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Gamecocks fans chant for offensive coaching changes. Will they get them?
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Hamilton: Gamecocks fans chant for offensive coaching changes. Will they get them?
South Carolina firing offensive line coach Lonnie Teasley was likely the first of many staff changes that must be made before next season or even earlier.
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October 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM