The wait is over! Clemson’s Kyle Parker announced today that he will be returning to the football team this fall, ending speculation of whether the QB would leave school for the Colorado Rockies (Parker was drafted in the 1st round by the Colorado Rockies last month). Parker and the Rockies have been in a bidding war over contract details and both sides reached a stalemate which influenced Parker’s decision. This is fantastic news for the Clemson community as it...
As the 2010 season nears, Clemson is still awaiting word from QB Kyle Parker on his decision to either return to school or depart for the Colorado Rockies. Rumors were swirling that Parker would give Clemson his decision over the weekend, but mum is still the word as Parker and Colorado continue hammering out a potential multi-million dollar signing bonus. That alone would be reason enough to sway Parker from the gridiron. Parker was taken with the 26th pick...
Two sport athlete Kyle Parker is scheduled to visit the Colorado Rockies this weekend to layout his future plans. As it stands, Parker has two options: return to Clemson to play football with the Tigers or sign on the dotted line and go pro in baseball. Last year Clemson went 9-5 and beat Kentucky in the Music City Bowl. During that year, Parker had an impressive run passing for 2,526 yards, the fifth highest total for a freshman in...
N.C. State’s QB/OF Russell Wilson had an exciting MLB draft day yesterday as he was picked in the 4th round/140th pick by the Colorado Rockies. As the starting QB for North Carolina State, the rising junior has quickly made a decision regarding his future. He has agreed to return under center for the upcoming season much to the delight of Coach Tom O’Brien. However, he will be playing baseball this summer in the Rockies’ farm system up until August when the...
