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(803) 242-5262 - FAX (803) 271-4535 ' TELEX 216918 Table off Contents Clemson vs. South C;irolina Today's Features 6 Rodney Williams 67 Frank Deluliis Clemson s wmningest quarterback has led Clemson s senior offensive tackle is one of Clemson to 30 victories as the starting quarter- )ust a handful of Yankees" on the Clemson back over the last four years, more than any football team. Today, he closes out his Clem- signal caller m ACC history. Being a wmner can son career on his birthday. Sheri West offers us be linked to his family upbringing in Irmo, SC. as some insight on this native of Pittsburgh, PA. Mickey Plyler explains, 49 Clemson's Greatest Players 85 Senior Spotlights Clemson has had some standout performers There are 28 seniors on this year's football over the years. Tim Bourret takes a look at team. All have not been starters this season, Clemson s finest players by position in this but have been major contributors to Clemson's eight-page section. 32 wins since 1 985. Annabelle Vaughan takes a look at six hard-working seniors. 54 Athletic Academic Endowment Many Clemson students are benefitting from the Athletic Academic Endowment scholarship. 86 Senior Sponsors Willie Shearer discusses the program whereby Each year in the program of their last home non-athletes at Clemson benefit from basket- game. Clemson seniors honor a lady who has ball and football victories. been special in their lives. 55 University Feature This IS the centennial academic year at Clem- 115 This Day in Tiger Football son University and there will be many activities One of the most memorable plays in Clem- forthcoming. Sandy Woodward summarizes son football history took place on this day 11 the spring schedule. years ago. Foster Senn takes us back m history 57 Henry Carter to the Nov. 19, 1977 game against South Carolina, After five knee operations Henry Carter might have the Clemson record for injuries in a career. Despite the setbacks. Carter has been a 116 Tiger Olympians solid contributor on both sides of the ball since Clemson was well represented at the 1988 1984. Annabelle Vaughan profiles this senior Olympics. Sheri West discusses some of the fullback. experiences and accomplishments turned in by 65 Richard Smith Mitzi Kremer, Bruce Murray and Mike Milchin. Horace Grant was an All-America basketball player for the Tigers from Sparta. GA. His suc- On the Cover: Rodney Wniiams IS Clem- cess led to Richard Smith s decision to come to son's career leader in completions and passing Clemson on a football scholarship as Smith yardage. But, what he will always be remem- was a Grant comrad in Sparta. Dave Mullaney bered for IS his winning attitude, Jim Moriarty is takes us through Smith s career at Clemson. the author of this week s cover shot. The Departments Players and Coaches Alphabetical Roster, Clemson AGO Schedule .36 58 Alphabetical Roster, Opponent Alma Mater .49 63 Assistant Coaches 112 Athletic Director 13 Danny Ford 15 Athletic Staff 41 Graduate Asst. Coaches 39 Band Program 81 Lineups. Starting 60 Bengal Babes 87. 113 Medical Staff 74 Bowl Lineup 73 Meet the Tigers 33 Car Dealers 42 Numerical Roster, Clemson 60 Cheerleaders 108 Numerical Roster, Opponent 61 Coaches. All-Sports 25 Opponent Players 82 Emergency Information 23 Strength Coaches 75 Fall Sports Schedule 92 Tiger Rookies 39 Future Football Schedules 29 IPTAY 107 Clemson Football Program IPTAY Officers 46 Managers 84 Committee: Memorial Stadium 79 Chairman: Len Gough Official s Signals 19 Editor and Designer: Tim Bourret Advertising Director: Picture of the Week 62 Sheri West Program Staff: Bob Bradley, Hazel Modica, Blackman, Single Game Records 115 Sam Annabelle Vaughan, Foster Senn, Sandy Woodward, Ashley Stadium Information 21 Johnson, James Fleming, Dave Mullaney, Mickey Plyler and Stadium Records 45 Rita Pruitt Statistics. Individual 3 Stats and Stuff 81 Printing: The R, L. Bryan Co. of Columbia, SC Strength Ail-Americans 75 Inside Photos by the Clemson Communications Center, Jim The Last Word 120 Moriarty, Rob Biggerstaff, Bob Waldrop, Lance McKin- Today s Game 2 ney, Scott Harke, Dave Lewis, Jim Wilson, Mark Houde. Brian Trainers 84 Tirpak. Bill Setliff. and Tom Shockley. Tiger Life 107 Additional Copies University Officials 17 Extra copies of this program are available at $3.00 apiece University Feature Ill Send checks (payable to Clemson Athletic Department) to: University President 11 Sports Information Office. Box 632. Clemson, SC 29633 1 Today's Game ACC Champs Aim For The State Championship By Tim Bourret Williams After October 25 safety Ron (6-1 is Rabune , 208, SR), who Carolina's leading tackier with 98. He also Year Comp-Att Yds Int TP PCT Eff Williams Down The Home Stretch owns one interception and two passes 1986 50-87 638 2 3 .575 125.9 Veteran quarterback Rodney Williams broken up. The other probable starters in 1987 38-69 589 5 3 .551 126.9 has performed well in the clutch over the the secondary include strong safety Scott 1988 22-39 328 1 2 .564 138.8 last three seasons. He has led Ciemson to Windsor (6-2, 225, JR), left corner Robert nine come-from-behind wins in the fourth Tot 110-195 1555 8 8 .564 128.7 Robinson (5-1 1 , 1 85, SR) and right corner quarter during his career and that is one Stephane Williams (5-11, 185, JR). Robin- South Carolina Update example of his cool under pressure. An- son owns 64 tackles, has broken up 11 South Carolina enters Saturday's game other example of his clutch play is his passes and has two interceptions. passing stats at the end of the season with an 8-2 record after beating Navy 19-8. With a victory over Ciemson, South when conference titles and bowl bids are Seniors in Final Home Game Carolina would finish its regular-season on the line. Twenty-eight seniors will be making campaign with nine victories, the second- During the last three seasons Williams their final appearance for the Tigers in most wins ever posted by a Gamecock has completed just 41 percent of his Death Valley. They have helped Ciemson football team. Gamecock Head Coach Joe passes before October 25, as he is to a 32-1 2-2 record overall in the last four Morrison's squad owns impressive victo- 149-363 for 2071 yards and 14 intercep- seasons, including 21-6-1 against the ries over Georgia (23-10) and N.C. State tions. But after October 25 he is 110-195 ACC and 1 7-6-1 at home. Twenty-three of (23-7). for 1 555 yards, a .564 completion percent- the 28 have started at least one game and The Gamecock offense is led by junior age. Additionally, his passing efficiency 1 1 have started at least 20 contests. Six- quarterback Todd Ellis (6-3, 203). A native prior to October 25 is 87.6 and after that teen of them have played at least 40 of Greensboro, N.C, Ellis has completed date it is 128.7. Perhaps his November 1 games and three (Rodney Williams, Jeff 172 of 324 passing attempts (.531) for birthday has something to do with it. Bak and Mark Drag) have gotten into yards and eight touchdowns. But he Williams has continued the trend this 2082 every game. Rodney Williams, Donnell has also thrown 17 interceptions. In his year as he has hit 22-39 for 328 yards, a Woolford, Jeff Bak and Gene Beasley two-game career against Ciemson, Ellis is .564 completion mark since October 25. have all started over 30 games in their 28 of 52 with one interception for 460 He had his best day of the year at Mary- Ciemson careers. Here is a list of the 28 yards and one touchdown. land last week when he had 203 yards in seniors and their total games played and Ellis's targets include flanker Robert total offense. It was the first 200-yard day games started at Ciemson: Brooks (6-1, 178, FR) and tight end Carl of the year in terms of total offense, and it Piatt has caught 29 GP-GS put him over 5,000 yards for his career, Piatt (5-9, 175, SO).