Syvelle Newton makes the call
Bennetsville (S.C.) Marlboro County quarterback Syvelle Newton said the words tonight that some fans have been waiting over a year to hear.
"I'm signing with South Carolina on Wednesday," said the 6-foot-2, 210-pounder after initially donning a Clemson hat in jest at his press conference, covered by local station WPDE-TV 15. "I just feel more comfortable at South Carolina and feel connected to the program."
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Newton had offers from more than 30 different programs, but in the end it came down to the two in-state powers.
"I'd like to thank God, my parents, my coach (Dean Boyd) and all the Marlboro fans for their support," he said. "I feel like I made the right choice."