GREENVILLE – George Rogers proved Thursday night that you can put the hatred that runs deep in the rivalry between Clemson and South Carolina to the side and pull for someone you respect and admire. That’s why he voted for Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson to win the Heisman Trophy. Twice.
Rogers was in Greenville as part of the South Carolina Football Hall of Fame festivities – Rogers was a member of the 2013 class – and he bounced into the media room full of his usual enthusiasm and love of life.
He quickly spotted my wife Nikki’s dress – it had orange designs on it – and laughed about “Clemson people.