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.

Defensive tackle TJ Sanders was drafted on Friday by the Buffalo Bills in the second round (No. 41 pick overall). Of note: Bills general manager Brandon Beane was in Columbia for South Carolina’s Pro Day in mid-March.

Who did the Buffalo Bills pick in second round of the draft? How TJ Sanders, a defensive tackle out of South Carolina, will fit on the Bills roster.