What Cliff Matthews heard on the recruiting trail over a decade ago is what Limestone College players are hearing now.
Matthews, a former All-SEC defensive tackle for South Carolina, signed with the Gamecocks in 2007 over pursuit from Georgia and Clemson. The four-star prospect and Cheraw native said he was swayed then by USC’s proximity to home, the staff’s relentless support and the chance to play for Steve Spurrier.
But that path to Columbia also came with inspiring words from his soon-to-be position coach.
“Knowledge, attitude and effort,” Matthews said. “That was from Coach Brad Lawing.