New coach Wojick promises to take Cougars “national”
When word filtered out through Twitter that the College of Charleston had selected former Tulsa head coach Doug Wojick to lead its men’s basketball program, the immediate reaction was a resounding … “Who?” But Wojick captured the attention of everyone in attendance at his introductory press conference on Wednesday by promising to take the Cougars...
CofC names Wake assistant Adair as new women’s coach
The Winston-Salem (N.C.) Journal reported on Saturday thatWakeForestassistant head coach Natasha Adair has been hired as the new women’s head basketball coach at theCollegeofCharleston. Adair told the Journal that she has signed a five-year contract, and is in the process of moving to the Lowcountry. Adair will replace retiring head coach Nancy Wilson, who coached...
Time to hit the sand
When it’s 80 degrees in March, College of Charleston students know it’s time to hit the beach. Unless you’re a member of the College’s volleyball team: Then it’s time to hit the sand. Tucked away in a newly expanded facility of sand courts off of Johnnie Dodds Boulevard in Mount Pleasant, 11 Cougars are making...
Cougars handed first-ever first-round SoCon loss
With 4:45 to go in Friday morning’s opening game of the Southern Conference Tournament inAsheville, the Appalachian State Mountaineers brokeCharleston’s trap and left Mike Neal with an open lane to the basket. Neal charged forward unimpeded, setting himself up for the rare little-man dunk. Then, he remembered the time, and the situation. Already up 17...
“Most Outstanding” O’Brien paces sixth-place finish at SoCon Indoor
Two more Southern Conference titles for Dena O’Brien and a high jump title for Emily Smith led the College of Charleston women’s track and field team to a sixth-place finish at the SoCon Indoor championship meet in Birmingham, Ala., over the weekend. O’Brien, who was named Most Outstanding Women’s Athlete and Most Outstanding Women’s Track...
O’Brien leads track team to strong spring start
Sophomore Dena O’Brien trimmed six seconds off her own school record on her way to a victory in the 5,000-meter run at the prestigious New Balance Invitational in New Balance Invitational in New York. O’Brien’s time of 16:40.39 led the 35-runner field by six seconds, and was more than 30 seconds better than her time...
Editorial: Byington’s team
In the long line of maroon that demarcates the boundaries of John Kresse Court, there is one spot, maybe 18 inches square, that has been ground almost white. This is Bobby’s spot. This is the spot where College of Charleston head coach Bobby Cremins has stood for more than five seasons, coaching, cajoling, contemplating, as...
Byington takes reins as Cremins out indefinitely
A whirlwind day of speculation and Twitter traffic ended with top assistant Mark Byington taking over the reins of the College of Charleston’s men’s basketball program, as head coach Bobby Cremins stepped aside for undisclosed medical reasons. Athletic director Joe Hull made the official announcement about Cremins’ medical leave. “Bobby Cremins is a beloved member...
Campus awaits Cremins announcement
Amid a swirl of rumors surrounding the health and coaching future of College of Charleston men’s head basketball coach Bobby Cremins, the athletic department closed this afternoon’s practice and ushered media off the floor before any players or coaches arrived. The Post and Courier’s Gene Sapakoff reported via Twitter this afternoon that Cremins, “for non-life...
Q&A for struggling Cougars: Just how good are they?
As Charleston prepares for a potentially season-shaping game at Davidson tonight, we have been addressing one question a day on how the Cougars got where they are, and what needs to change for the College to be dancing in March. Part 5: Just how good are these Cougars? It all goes back to Louisville. For...
Q&A for struggling Cougars: The fans’ responsibility
As Charleston prepares for a potentially season-shaping game at Davidson on Thursday, Jan. 19, we will be addressing one question a day on how the Cougars got where they are, and what needs to change for the College to be dancing in March. Part 4: Does this crowd even care? This part is distressingly short,...
Q & A for struggling Cougars: Fundamentals, anyone?
As Charleston prepares for a potentially season-shaping game at Davidson on Thursday, Jan. 19, we will be addressing one question a day on how the Cougars got where they are, and what needs to change for the College to be dancing in March. Can you win without fundamentals? (Also known as “Turnovers and rebounding and...
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