USC's Payne honored
University of South Carolina sophomore infielder Erik
Payne has been named the recipient of the Elite 89 award for the 2012 NCAA Division I Men’s
Baseball Championship.
The
Elite 89, an award founded by the NCAA, honors the individual who has reached the
pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in his or her
sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or
her peers. The Elite 89 is presented to the student-athlete with the
highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site
for each of the NCAA’s 89 championships.
Payne,
majoring in international business and insurance and risk management,
currently carries a 3.897 GPA. Payne was presented with the award Thursday in Omaha.
Payne
Edwards leaving Furman
Furman pitching coach Chris Edwards has stepped down from that position for non-baseball-related reasons, sports information director Hunter Reid confirmed Thursday. Paladins coach Ron Smith is already working on filling the position, Reid said.
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