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04-30-2008, 12:18 AM
April 29, 2008
South Carolina Wins 2008 Chick-fil-A Bowl Alma Mater (http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/stories/042908abe.html)
The University of South Carolina's Steve Spurrier and Sterling Sharpe carded a 12-under-par 60 to earn a five-stroke victory in the 2008 Chick-fil-A Bowl Alma Mater at Reynolds Plantation and the $100,000 first-place scholarship donation.
The team from UCLA and last year's winners, Virginia Tech, tied for second with a seven-under 65.
"Coach Spurrier and Sterling Sharpe really brought their 'A' games today in winning the championship among such a great field of competitors," said Gary Stokan, Chick-fil-A Bowl president. "Our congratulations go out to the team from South Carolina and our thanks to all the teams who came out today to enjoy a great day on the golf course, some good competition and a lot of laughs."
Final Team Standings:
Team: Score:
South Carolina -12
UCLA -7
Virginia Tech -7
Georgia Tech -5
Wake Forest -4
Colorado -3
Michigan -3
Maryland -1
Arizona State E
Auburn +1
Minnesota +2
Boston College +4
Alabama +7
The celebrity round was taped for broadcast and will air nationally on CBS at 2 p.m. (ET) Christmas Day.
In addition to the $350,000 scholarship purse, another $50,000 of the proceeds was donated to the Reynolds Foundation
South Carolina Wins 2008 Chick-fil-A Bowl Alma Mater (http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/stories/042908abe.html)
The University of South Carolina's Steve Spurrier and Sterling Sharpe carded a 12-under-par 60 to earn a five-stroke victory in the 2008 Chick-fil-A Bowl Alma Mater at Reynolds Plantation and the $100,000 first-place scholarship donation.
The team from UCLA and last year's winners, Virginia Tech, tied for second with a seven-under 65.
"Coach Spurrier and Sterling Sharpe really brought their 'A' games today in winning the championship among such a great field of competitors," said Gary Stokan, Chick-fil-A Bowl president. "Our congratulations go out to the team from South Carolina and our thanks to all the teams who came out today to enjoy a great day on the golf course, some good competition and a lot of laughs."
Final Team Standings:
Team: Score:
South Carolina -12
UCLA -7
Virginia Tech -7
Georgia Tech -5
Wake Forest -4
Colorado -3
Michigan -3
Maryland -1
Arizona State E
Auburn +1
Minnesota +2
Boston College +4
Alabama +7
The celebrity round was taped for broadcast and will air nationally on CBS at 2 p.m. (ET) Christmas Day.
In addition to the $350,000 scholarship purse, another $50,000 of the proceeds was donated to the Reynolds Foundation