Coach Shane Beamer defends LaNorris Sellers against internship criticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer expressed frustration over criticism directed at starting quarterback LaNorris Sellers regarding his golf internship. Beamer emphasized that Sellers is on track to graduate and has been on the dean's list multiple times. The backlash followed Sellers' announcement of his internship at Par Tee Golf Center in his final semester. He is fulfilling the requirements for his major while managing to excel academically. Beamer plans to focus on football as the season approaches.
- •Shane Beamer defended LaNorris Sellers amid criticism from fans.
- •Sellers is interning at a local golf center this semester.
- •He is set to graduate in December with a strong academic record.
- •Sellers previously interned with Contract Construction last summer.
- •Beamer looks forward to talking about football as the season starts.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — College football coach calls criticism of starting QB's golf internship 'a joke'
"South Carolina coach Shane Beamer defended quarterback LaNorris Sellers after fans mocked his golf internship.
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