Clemson beat writer for The State Newspaper (@thestatesports). Four-time high school rec basketball champion. Alum of @UNC and @dailytarheel
Joined December 2011
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To me, this is beautiful. No excuses, no unassailable mountain.
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NCAA president not happy with yesterday’s ruling on Clemson WR Tristan Smith. FWIW, and as @heitner pointed out, this Sorsby note was part of the injunction but not the guiding argument. The judge mostly focused on what she saw as inconsistent application/rules re: JUCO waivers
The Sorsby decision was never about only one student-athlete. We are already seeing downhill effects in other eligibility cases in which state courts are allowing student-athletes to circumvent longstanding eligibility rules, citing Sorsby outcome as part of the court’s precedent.
Another example of why we need Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act, authorizing the association to apply common sense eligibility rules consistently for all student-athletes and schools, regardless of the state or local court system.
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These are smooth
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Just saw a group of fans literally *sprint* to grab this shirt as the gates opened here at Founders Park.
The Kevin Schnall era is here!
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Chapel Fowler retweeted
Jun 12
Gamecocks coach Lamont Paris and Clemson coach Brad Brownell among coaches watching @RidgeViewHoops and @DormanHoops at Day 1 of SC Live event in North Augusta. 📸 by @SCBCA
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Smith, newly eligible for Clemson's 2026 FB season, says he can't wait to "run down that hill again":
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Jun 12
Spoke with the other half of Tristan Smith's legal representation,@peplawchs, on their winning case against the NCAA.
"When we delivered the news to Tristan ... he was so overcome with emotion, he couldn't speak. He was crying tears of joy."
Jun 12
Big win for our client, Tristan Smith. A South Carolina court just granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA, restoring his eligibility to compete for Clemson this fall. The NCAA's arbitrary application of its Five-Year Rule didn't hold up. Justice for Tristan! heitnerlegal.com/wp-content/…
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Chapel Fowler retweeted
Jun 12
What he said!!!
✅ Tristan Smith @ClemsonFB
Mia Moore @ClemsonWBB (it’s been 84 years)
If Brendan Sorsby can play, then these two better play, too.
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Chapel Fowler retweeted
Jun 12
A handful of updates courtesy of the Clemson Tigers.
-Palmetto State Showdown has been set for December 15th in Columbia.
-American U., Le Moyne, and Bryant have been added to the home slate.
Tigers are nearing the finish line for 2026-27.
#ACC
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Clemson WR Tristan Smith on Instagram just now: “The marathon continues. I’m back”
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Chapel Fowler retweeted
Judge makes decision on Clemson receiver’s eligibility status. Here’s the ruling thestate.com/sports/college/…
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Clemson WR Tristan Smith’s lawyer confirms he’s eligible for 2026 after today’s ruling, calls it a “big win”:
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Big win for our client, Tristan Smith. A South Carolina court just granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA, restoring his eligibility to compete for Clemson this fall. The NCAA's arbitrary application of its Five-Year Rule didn't hold up. Justice for Tristan! heitnerlegal.com/wp-content/…
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Breaking: Clemson WR Tristan Smith is eligible for the 2026 football season, per a court order released just now. After a hearing earlier this week, a local judge has granted Smith's request for a temporary injunction and says the NCAA must declare him "immediately eligible"
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Chapel Fowler retweeted
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Jun 11
Revolutionary Idea:
A sports media company that isn't funded by gambling.
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Chapel Fowler retweeted
Jun 11
Really good sign here.
Clemson rookie DT DeMonte Capehart is out here participating in the last day of OTAs.
Size stands out immediately.
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Chapel Fowler retweeted
Jun 11
TJ Parker says he’s going to be spending some time down in Florida training with Bradley Chubb.
Parker said he was telling Chubb he would be training at Clemson, and when the vet invited the rookie to go train with him in FL, Parker said “let’s do it.”
#Bills @WGRZ
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Chapel Fowler retweeted
Jun 11
Spoke with South Carolina AD Jeremiah Donati about the process of hiring Kevin Schnall.
“This was such a big job that we needed to talk to everybody we could and make sure we were making the best decision."
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Chapel Fowler retweeted
Jun 10
Fired up to have my man Coach Dabo Swinney on the Blue today! 🔥👊🔵
Elite human being and mentor!🫡
@ClemsonFB 🤝
#BuiltDifferent
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Lots of interesting nuggets in this @Clowfb piece, including AD Graham Neff revealing Clemson will spend about $30 million on its 2026 football roster (after spending about $22 million last year)
NEW: Dabo Swinney tells @Clowfb he's ready to get Clemson "back to the top" and has no plans to retire to the beach anytime soon🏆
“Hell no. I mean, I’m just getting going. I’m right about the same age Nick (Saban) was when he got to Alabama. So I’m just getting going, man. I love a challenge, and again, all we’ve done is win. Sometimes, people want me to be like this guy or that guy, and I’m like, ‘What’s that guy done? How many championships has that guy won?’ I’ve got 11 championships. The next closest is Kirby, who’s got six. I’ve got seven playoff appearances. There ain’t another coach still coaching with seven playoff appearances."
Exclusive: on3.com/news/one-down-year-h…
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Chapel Fowler retweeted
Jun 10
Clemson commit Jamarin Simmons is now rated as a 5 ⭐️ prospect, according to 247Sports.
That's "Waffle House" with five stars.
Jun 10
NEW Top 32 Players in the 2027 Rankings Update!
A FULL field of 5-stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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