In 2014, the challenge went viral to bring awareness to ALS, a neurodegenerative disease that weakens muscles and impacts physical function.

It's been over a decade since celebrities, brands and everday people were posting videos of themselves on the internet being doused with buckets of ice to raise awareness about ALS. Driving the news: Students from the University of South Carolina revived the trend last month in support of mental health.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 25, 2025) – University of South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori was selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the third pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday night. He was the first Gamecock player taken in the 2025 draft and the 35th player selected overall.

University of South Carolina defensive tackle and Marion High School Graduate T.J. Sanders was selected by the Buffalo Bills with the ninth pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday. He was the 41st player selected overall.

A member of Shane Beamer’s first signing class at South Carolina is now headed to the NFL. Defensive tackle TJ Sanders was drafted on Friday by the Buffalo Bills in the second round (No. 41 pick overall).