Andy Boyd Named Providence's All-Heart Player of the Week

Andy Boyd, a veteran tight end from Concord, NC, was named All-Heart Player of the Week by Coach Steve Spurrier and the University of South Carolina coaching staff. The all heart award is presented to individuals who display leadership, initiative, and “heart” in athletics, academics and life.

Boyd, a 6’4” senior, caught one pass for seven yards against the Tennessee Volunteers. Andy earned second team ALL-SEC honors by the league’s coaches despite playing in just nine games in the 2006 season. He did not participate in spring practices due to a shoulder injury. After the spring, he returned as one of the best blockers on the squad and three of his four career interceptions have gone for touchdowns.

Providence Heart & Vascular Institute, often referred to as South Carolina’s “Heart Hospital,” is recognized statewide as a referral center for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. The hospital developed the All-Heart player program to recognize USC athletes for their contributions on and off the field.

Providence Heart & Vascular Institute, often referred to as South Carolina’s “Heart Hospital,” is recognized statewide as a referral center for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. The hospital developed the All-Heart player program to recognize USC athletes for their contributions on and off the field.
Owned by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Augustine (CSA) Health System, Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals is known statewide for its compassionate care. Our non-profit organization is licensed for 304 beds and is comprised of four entities: Providence Hospital, Providence Heart & Vascular Institute, Providence Hospital Northeast and Providence Orthopaedic & Neuro Spine Institute. A faith-based health care facility in the Midlands area of South Carolina, Providence employs more than 1,900 caring individuals.

Providence Hospital, located in downtown Columbia, was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Augustine in 1938. The facility is best known for the expertise in cardiac care it provides through Providence Heart & Vascular Institute, which is recognized statewide as a referral center for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.