Furman interested in Ely

Among the observers at Plant's practice Tuesday afternoon was Furman coach Bobby Lamb, whom Panthers coach Bob Weiner said is heavily interested in junior quarterback Phillip Ely.

Ely didn't get a formal offer Tuesday, but Weiner said he expects one to be forthcoming soon.

Ely enters Friday's Class 5A state title game having completed nearly 60 percent of his throws (118-for-203) for 1,737 yards, 19 touchdowns and three interceptions.

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