Sam Pinckney News, Rumors, Updates - Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

Decent game in tough matchup Pinckney hauled in 4 of 6 targets for 63 yards during Saturday's 56-14 loss against James Madison.

Impact The CCU offense was bottled up by a stout James Madison defense, however, Pinckney managed to turn in a solid final stat line. He led the Chanticleers in receptions and receiving yards on the day. He'll finish the regular season with 64 catches for 904 yards and seven touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends TD streak Pinckney notched six receptions for 78 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 28-21 defeat against Army.

Impact Pinckney found paydirt for a third straight game, improving his season mark to seven scores. Through 11 contests, Pinckney has 60 catches for 841 yards.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid day in win Pinckney recorded six catches for 81 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 31-23 win against Texas State.

Impact While the Chanticleers only threw for 159 yards, Pinckney still managed to put together a strong stat line, leading CCU in receiving yards and tying for the team high in receptions. Through 10 games, Pinckney has caught 54 passes for 763 yards and six touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads WR room Pinckney recorded seven receptions (on 10 targets) for 69 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-24 win versus Old Dominion.

Impact Pinckney led Coastal Carolina in targets, receptions and receiving yards Saturday while reeling in the team's lone passing touchdown. CCU completed just 17 passes with third-string QB Ethan Vasko under center and instead relied heavily on the run game. Through nine games, Pinckney has 48 catches for 682 yards and five touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet against Marshall Pinckney reeled in 2 of 3 targets for 48 yards during Saturday's 34-6 win against Marshall.

Impact Pinckney has logged back-to-back games with fewer than 50 receiving yards after posting two consecutive games above the century mark. His lack of production can partly be attributed to the Chanticleers attempting merely 20 passes, however, the CCU air attack finished at nearly 300 yards. Pinckney will look to get back on track next week against Old Dominion.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Salvages day with touchdown Pinckney tallied four catches for 20 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 27-17 victory versus Arkansas State.

Impact Pinckney set a season low in receiving yards Saturday, coming back to Earth after combining for 14 catches and 234 receiving yards over his previous two games. However, he managed to find paydirt in the second quarter from eight yards out for his fourth score of 2023.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning for fifth season Pinckney announced his decision to return for another season, Chris Vannini of The Athletic reports.

Impact Pinckney will return for his fifth season and forego the 2023 NFL Draft. The wide receiver led the team in receiving yards (996) and receptions (71) through 13 games played last season. Pinckney caught four passes for 79 yards in the bowl loss to Eastern Carolina.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paces recievers again Pinckney caught four of seven targets for 79 yards in Tuesday's loss

Impact The redshirt senior wideout once again led Coastal Carolina in receiving. Pinckney finished 2022 with 996 receiving yards and three touchdowns through the air.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia St. dumps Troy behind Grainger, smothering defense

Darren Grainger threw for two scores and the defense came up up with a scoop and score and Georgia State overwhelmed Troy 37-10

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • Associated Press

Starter Week 2 Pinckney (illness) is listed as a starter for Saturday's game against North Carolina.

Impact Pinckney did not play in the opener due to COVID-19 protocols. He should be goo to go Week 2, however, and he is expected to lead the receiving corps this season.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out for opener Pinckney will miss the season opener due to COVID-19 protocols, per College Gameday on ESPN.

Impact Pinckney's absence leaves the Panthers down a huge contributor in the passing game to open the 2021 campaign. The junior tallied 47 receptions for 815 yards and seven touchdowns last season but will need to wait until at least Sept. 11 versus North Carolina to see his first action.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brown, Georgia State top WKU 39-21 in LendingTree Bowl

Redshirt freshman Cornelius “Quad” Brown threw for 226 yards and three touchdowns to lead Georgia State to a 39-21 victory over Western Kentucky on Saturday in the LendingTree Bowl

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Georgia State's Brown throws for career-high 372 yards

Cornelious Brown IV threw for a career-high 372 yards and a touchdown, Sam Pinckney and Cornelius McCoy each had 100-plus yards receiving and Georgia State beat rival Georgia South...

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • Associated Press

Georgia State powers to 31-14 defeat of South Alabama

Cornelious Brown IV passed for 334 yards and Tucker Gregg rushed for three touchdowns — both career highs — and Georgia State beat South Alabama 31-14

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press

McCall, Heiligh lead No. 20 Chants to rout of Georgia State

Grayson McCall passed for 254 yards and four touchdowns, Jaivon Heiligh scored twice, and No. 20 Coastal Carolina cruised to a 51-0 victory over Georgia State

OCTOBER 31, 2020 • Associated Press

Georgia State rides fast start to 49-29 victory over ECU

Cornelious Brown IV threw for three touchdowns, including two to Sam Pinckney, Destin Coates rushed for two scores and Georgia State defeated East Carolina 49-29

OCTOBER 3, 2020 • Associated Press

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