News Digest, Jan. 27

This news digest is written to the memory of my father, whose birthday was today. When I was a kid I never understood why he was usually so busy working he didn't have time to play catch with me as much as I wanted. I understood better when I grew up and didn't have as much time as I would have liked to play catch with my son.

Coaches work to help ParkerThe Greenville News reports Clemson baseball coach Jack Leggett and football coach Dabo Swinney have worked out a plan to allow outfielder-quarterback Kyle Parker to play in most baseball games while working around spring football practice.

Parker's two-sport plans

USC sets stadium open house
The University of South Carolina will hold an open house at its new baseball stadium from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13.

USC open house

USC Beaufort has intrasquad workout
The first-year USC Beaufort program will hold another instraquad workout at 2 p.m. today.

USC Beaufort workout

Brave speaks in GreenvilleAtlanta Braves outfielder Matt Diaz is the featured speaker for the 32nd annual Turner Memorial Prayer Breakfast Friday, Jan. 30, at First Presbyterian Church in Greenville. There are conflicting times of 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. listed on the church's Web site. Call (864) 235-0496 for time and ticket information. Former Clemson and minor-league pitcher Lindsay Graham is the activities minister at the church.