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It has been accepted for inclusion in Football Programs by an authorized administrator of TigerPrints. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Serving The Textile JFinisHing IwtAustry . 1 eH3. 1 i i u y LEADERS IN ENERGY CONSERVATION SUPPORTING TIGERS SINCE 1920 Manufacturers of Quality Textile Finishing Machinery MARS}Ua,L and Wl|J,|A^ 46 Baker St., Providence, R. I. 02905 620 South Pleasontburg Dr., Greenville, S. C. 29606 Area Code 401-461-3450 Area Code 803-242-6750 Contents Today's Features Departments November 14, 1981 Today's Game and Statistics Clemson vs. Maryland Tiger Cartoon Clemson Memorial Stadium Athletic Administration A Perry Tuttle University Officials Clemson's all-star wide receiver will end Stadium Information Valley today with nearly his Death career Athletic Dept. Staff every record in the Tiger books. But, there Managers & Trainers is nnore to Perry Tuttle than just records. Tim Bourret profiles Clemson's All- IPTAY Club America candidate. Cheerleaders 3 Holiday Greetings Clemson University The Holiday season is approaching and IPTAY Officers/Representatives that means a time for good food, drink and Clemson's Coaches family enjoyment for the Clemson football coaches and their families. Kim Kelly took Today's Band Program a survey of what Thanksgiving means to the coaches' families and also got a few hints on some intriguing recipes. 8 Hall of Fame Seven Clemson legends will be inducted into the Clemson Sports Hall of Fame Players & Coaches today. Four former football players, a for- mer basketball star, a coach and a former 10 Head Coach Danny Ford chairman of the athletic council will all 22 Assistant Coaches receive some deserved credit for contri- 36 Clemson Players butions to Clemson. Jeff Rhodes summa- 48 Clemson Alphabetical Roster rizes their accomplishments 50 Clemson Numerical Roster Tigers in the Pros 46 Roster The Clemson alumni association is very 51 Opponent's Numerical strong in professional football as 15 for- 53 Opponent's Alphabetical Roster mer Tigers dot the rosters of the NFL 60 Meet Today's Opponent and CFL teams. Berny Delgado updates us on the accomplishments of the Tigers in the pro ranks. 62 Jerry Gaillard Number-41 migrated to Clemson from Yuma, AZ, the fartherest journey of any Photo Credits: A special thanks to the Tiger on the 1981 team. Cricket Yates Clemson Communication Center staff of takes a look at Clemson's three-year start- Jim Burns, Charles Haralson, Tom er from the West. Shockley, Vince Ducker, Hal Smith, Ben Hendricks, Jim Martin, Lance McKinney University Feature 96 and Dave Lewis. Also to Earle Martin, Ever wonder who shoots all that film for the Bradley, and the staff of the Orange coaches' shows and footage for highlight Jim White. films. Vince Ducker and the crew from the & Clemson Communications Center are re- sponsible for the outstanding shows Tiger fans see each Sunday. 100 Best Game of the Past The 1978 Clemson-Maryland game ranks as one of the top contests of all-time in Clemson and Maryland annals and one of the best in the history of the game. Jeff Rhodes recalls Clemson's exciting victory that gave them their last ACC championship. Represented for National Advertising by: Spencer Marketing 370 Lexington Avenue New York. N. Y 10017 Today's Program is published by the Clemson Football Program Committee Editor: Tim Bourret On the Cover: Designer and Assistant Editor: Kim Kelly Perry Tuttle and Jerry Gaillard conclude Advertising Director: Allison Dalton three years together as Clemson's start- ing wide receivers. Between them, they Staff Assistants: David McGrew, Cricket Yates, have caught more passes than any other Jeff Rhodes, Berny Delgado, Scott receiving duo in Clemson history. For Jenkins, Kelly Durham and Jill Mixon. more on the veteran receivers see pages Production Assistance: Department of Public 4 and 62. Relations Printing: Keys Printing Co. of Greenville, SO Today^s Game By Tim Bourret But, of course a successful team Bennie Cunningham and Charlie Waters. needs talent in addition to heart and That is some pretty good company for The Clemson football class of '81 will maturity. In Jeff Davis and Perry Tuttle, that "other" wide receiver. attempt to close its chapter on Tiger Clemson has seen two of the finest play- Defensively, four starters will be play- football just as it began when Danny ers in Tiger history. Coming into today's ing in their final contest in Tigertown. Ford's team attempts to capture beyond game Tuttle is already Clemson's career Jeff Bryant might be the most improved mathematical dou bt, the ACC champion- leader in reception yardage and he needs defensive tackle in the country and he ship with a victory over Maryland this only eight more catches to establish the has been a major reason Clemson has afternoon. As yearlings on the 1978 career mark for most receptions. His done so well in the national defensive Clemson team, many of this year's crop roommate, Jeff Davis, has been the statistics this year. The Atlanta, GA, of seniors traveled to College Park, MD, leader of the Clemson defense for the native has made 17 tackles for negative foroneof the greatest showdowns in ACC last two seasons and his 424 tackles over yardage and he needs only four more history (for more on this game see page the last four seasons speak well of his tackles behind the line of scrimmage to 100). Clemson came back with a 28-24 contributions for his entire career. Both set a new single-season record. Bill victory and its first ACC title in 1 1 years. Tuttle and Davis will receive countless Smith is another senior on the front five And now, four days short of four years votes for various Al l-America teams when who has served as a starter and depend- later, the Tigers can do it again with a this season concludes. able reserve this season. In a career victory over Maryland. It would be fitting The Tigers have dominated teams in plagued by trips to the doctor, Smith has for this class to close its final home game the trenches this season and the per- played three different positions over his with an ACC title, because the ac- formance of Ford's offensive line has five years in Tigertown. complishments of Clemson football been outstanding. Four of the five Two more senior starters are in the under this regime are unparalleled. starters in the interior of the line are secondary on the corners. Roommates Steve Fuller and company, Charlie Wat- seniors who will have earned 12 varsity Hollis Hall and Anthony Rose have pa- ers and his group, and many other cur- letters by the time this season has con- trolled the secondary for the last three rent pro stars did not experience this cluded. Tackle Lee Nanney is the leader years and, despite their size, have held degree of team success during their of the crew and is a legitimate All- their own with anyone. Hall has four eras. America candidate. He has graded the interceptions this year to rank second This class has an overall record of 34- highest of any offensive lineman at on the club, while Rose has two thefts 10 heading into its final two weeks of play Clemson over the last four years and is a and a fumble recovery, a very important and that is already an all-time record for returning member of the all-conference gain at North Carolina last week. most wins by a class. The class of 1980 team. Eight more seniors have been out- registered 33 victories during its time, so Center Tony Berryhill, guard Brian standingreservesoverthe last fouryears thiscrop hasalready eclipsed that mark. Clark and tackle Brad Fisher have and, despite never having started a con- Hopefully, this group still has three victo- opened holes that even Danny Ford test, have played key roles in Clemson's ries left in them. could use to gain five yards a carry. All 34 wins since 1978. Lockie Brown (PK "This is probably the best group of three have been selected as either state from Tucker, GA), Nick Bowman (LB, seniors I have ever worked with," said or ACC Lineman-of-t he-Week at one time Crossville, TN), Randy Cheek (LB, Clemson Head Coach Danny Ford. of another this season. Augusta, GA), Pete Demery (WR, Kings- "Leadership has been one of the reasons A sixth senior starter on offense is tree, SO, Mike Gasque (QB, Elon Col- for our success this year and I know it is Jerry Gaillard. In three years as a wide lege, NO, Cliff McLellan (LB, Pendleton, the major difference between this team receiver in Perry Tuttle's shadow all SO, Mike Wake (DE, Greer, SO and Scott and the 1980 squad.