Clemson University TigerPrints Football Programs Programs 1981 Georgia vs Clemson (9/19/1981) Clemson University Follow this and additional works at: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/fball_prgms Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. code). Use of these materials beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. For additional rights information, please contact Kirstin O'Keefe (kokeefe [at] clemson [dot] edu) For additional information about the collections, please contact the Special Collections and Archives by phone at 864.656.3031 or via email at cuscl [at] clemson [dot] edu Recommended Citation University, Clemson, "Georgia vs Clemson (9/19/1981)" (1981). Football Programs. 150. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/fball_prgms/150 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Programs at TigerPrints. It has been accepted for inclusion in Football Programs by an authorized administrator of TigerPrints. For more information, please contact [email protected]. CLEMSON h: Serving The Textile Finishing InUwBstrg LEADERS IN ENERGY CONSERVATION SUPPORTING TIGERS SINCE 1920 Manufacturers of Quality Textile Finishir)g Machir)ery MARSHALL and WlLUAMS COMPANY 46 Baker St., Providence, R. I. 02905 620 South Pleosanlburg Dr., Greenville, S. C. 29606 Area Code 401-461-3450 Area Code 803-242-6750 Contents Todav's Features Departments September 19, 1981 Today's Game and Statistics Clemson vs Georgia Today's Matchups Clemson Memorial Stadium Athletic Administration University Officials Cover Story 6 Stadium Information Jeff Davis is the leader for Clemson's de- fense and he v^^ill be tested today in his Athletic Dept. Staff confrontation with Herschel Walker. Kim Managers & Trainers Kelly profiles Clemson's senior linebacker. IPTAV Club 8 Coachof-the-Year Cheerleaders Clemson Tennis Coach Chuck Kriese has Clemson University been a miracle w/orker in the last couple of years. After taking over a 7-14 program in IPTAY Officers/Representatives 1975, he has made the Tigers a Top Ten Clemson's Coaches team the last three seasons. Tim Bourret Today's Band Program profiles the energetic mentor. Tiger Cartoon Hall of Famer 42 The Clemson training needs have been in capable hands for over 20 years, because Fred Hoover has been a tireless w/orker. His hard \Nork in Tigertown was honored this past summer when he was selected as a Players & Coaches National Hall of Famer by the National 10 Head Coach Danny Ford Athletic Trainers Association. Kim Kelly discusses Hoover's contributions to 22 Assistant Coaches Clemson. 36 Clemson Players 46 When ABC Comes to Town 48 Clemson Alphabetical Roster Countless man hoursof workare needed to 50 Clemson Numerical Roster produce a three-hour telecast of a college 51 Opponent's Numerical Roster football game. You wouldn't believe some of the details and tasks that must be 53 Opponent's Alphabetical Roster carried out. David McGrew takes us behmd 60 Meet Today's Opponent the scenes. 54 Picture From the Past On November 12, 1977 Notre Dame came to town for one of the most exciting week- ends Clemson has ever seen. The cast of future pros in that game is staggering as 24 Photo Credits: A special thanks to the players on the rostersof the two teams that Clemson Communication Center staff of day are now playing professional Jim Burns, Charles Haralson, Tom ball. Shockley, Vince Ducker, Hal Smith, Ben Russ Cohen Remembered Hendricks, Jim Martin, Lance McKinney 62 Lewis. Also to Earle Martin, Russ Cohen was one of Clemson's most and Dave Jim Bradley, and the staff of the Orange beloved coaches in the fifties. He was & White. instrumental in moulding many of Frank Howard's bowl teams in that era. University Feature 96 Today is the 35th anniversary of one of Clemson's finest organizations, the Air Force ROTC. The military has played an important part in Clemson's heritage. Out of the Past 100 You don't have to go back many years to find the most exciting game of the Clemson-Georgia series (at least from a Clemson point of view). The 1977 Clemson victory is a landmark accomplishment in Represented for National Advertising by: Tigertown. Jeff Rhodes reviewsthatgame. Spencer Marketing Today's Program is published by the Clemson 370 Lexington Avenue Football Program Committee New York, N. Y 10017 Editor: Tim Bourret Designer and Assistant Editor: Kim Kelly Advertising Director: Allison Dalton Staff Assistants: David McGrew, Cricket Yates, Jeff Rhodes, Berny Delgado, Scott Jenkins and Kelly Durham. On The Cover: All-American candidate Jeff Davis stops Production Assistance: Department of Public Amos Lawrence in last years televised Relations game with North Carolina. For more on Printing: Keys Printing Co. of Greenville, SC Davis see page 6. 1 Today^s Game By Tim Bourret lected to the Associated Press' All- and Georgia middle guard Eddie Weaver. America team, and of course led the The former is one of the top centers in the While most of the country feels the top Bulldogs to the national title. And he still South and should be a leader of the Tiger matchup of the sports week took place has not played in a losing game. That last offensive line this season. Weaver, who last Wednesday night in Las Vegas when Stat probably will motivate the Tigers resembles a mature William Perry at 6-0 Thomas Hearns fought Sugar Ray more than anything. and 270 pounds, had his best day of the Leonard, Southeast football fans cer- Even though the Davis-Walker con- 1980 season against Clemson last year tainly have a different opinion. No frontation will reap all the publicity, when he made 14 tackles. matchup in college football today has there are two key matchups in the tren- Although two sets of players will not been more competitive in recent years. ches that could decide the game. When face each other per se, they will have a The prizefight in Las Vegas at midweek Clemson tackle Lee Nanney faces off constant eye on their counterpart on the offered an exciting one-on-one matchup, against Georgia tackle Jimmy Payne, other side of the field. Fans of today's but thisafternoon, football fans witness- sparks (if not chin straps) are sure to fly. game will betreated by the performances ing the Clemson-Georgia fray will get Nanney is the strongest player in the ACC of two of the quickest and most acrobatic added bonuses. With all the key match- and possibly the South based on his 525 wide receivers in the country, Clemson's ups in this game it will be like viewing 1 pound bench-pressing ability. The Spar- Perry Tuttle and Georgia's Lindsay Scott. prize fights at once on each play. tanburg, SC, native was AII-ACC last year All pro scoutsfeel both will be first-round Obviously, some of the matchups and should be a cleat-in for the team this choices next year in the NFL draft. stand out more than others. The most year. He has been Clemson's top graded Tuttle and Scott were both ranked in publicized confrontation will feature offensive lineman in both games this the top five in career receptions among Clemson linebacker Jeff Davis and season and 12 of the last 13 overall. active players in the NCAA coming into Georgia running back Herschel Walker. Payne is one of the most active tackles this season. Tuttle has 106 catches Davis has been Clemson's top tackier in the South and he was never more heading into today's game and he needs thisseason byfaras he hasalready made bullish than last Saturday in Athens, GA, only one grab to move into second place 33 stops in two games. He had 20 'ast when the Bulldogs stopped California, behind Jerry Butler on Clemson's all-time week and has gone over the 300-mark in 27-13. All Payne did was record three reception list. Scott is also on the brink of career stops at Clemson. The preseason quarterback sacks, (the Georgia D had establishing a personal milestone, as he Ail-American (according to Street & nine sacks altogether, so run Homer, needs only four receptions against the Smith Magazine) was the major reason run) block a punt and bat down a pass at Tigers to reach the 100-mark in his Tulane gained only 40 yards rushing last the line of scrimmage. He will be espe- career. Like Tuttle, Scott is number-two week. He is truly the team's defensive cially motivated to beat the highly re- on his school's career receiving list, and leader and one of the strongest hitters in garded Nanney, but an additional a solid favorite to become the all-time the country. incentive will be his relationship with leader before the year is out. "Jeff Davis has followed in the foot- Homer Jordan. The two played high Themedia will be very interested inthe steps of the tradition of outstanding school football together in Athens at battle of the quarterbacks, Clemson's linebackers at Clemson," said Georgia Cedar Shoals High. They are good friends Homer Jordan and Georgia's Buck Belue. Head Coach Vince Dooley. "He isa heavy off the field, but Jordan would bet that The signal callers do not have much in hitter who is an extremely aggressive Payne would love to reminisce behind the common except that they excell at their player, something that is necessary to Tigers' line of scrimmage. position. Jordan is a slippery QB who become a great linebacker." The other highlighted trench warfare excells as a runner and is rapidly becom- Walker has certainly been on Davis' will match Clemson center Tony Berryhill ing an accomplished passer.