THE SIDELINES : Coach’s Widow Cancels Claim

The widow of South Carolina football Coach Joe Morrison has withdrawn her workers’ compensation claim that contended job-related stress led to her husband’s fatal heart attack.

JeVena Morrison’s attorney notified the Workers’ Compensation Commission that his client had withdrawn her claim for which Morrison’s dependants could have been awarded $167,000 in benefits. No reason for the withdrawal was given, but Morrison can refile her claim at any time, Michael G. LeFever, the commission’s executive director, said today.