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TIGERS OPEN THE 2011 SEASON AGAINST FIVE-TIME DEFENDING SUN BELT CHAMPION TROY

BY TIM BOURRET

Season-Opener Stats Clemson has had some exciting season-opening opponents by their 2010 winning percentage. Each of

Clemson has won 21 of its last 27 season-openers. games in recent years. In 2004 against Wake Forest, Clem- the Tigers' first five opponents won at least eight games,

That includes an 8-3 record in the last 11 years when son won a thrilling 37-30 overtime contest. Clemson won including four in a row who won at least 10 games. Seven

Clemson has played its most challenging season-opening at home in 2005, a 25-24 victory over #17 Texas A&M on of the eight ACC opponents went to bowl games last year games. a 42-yard field goal by Jad Dean with two seconds left. as well.

The Tigers have lost three of their last nine season- Clemson also beat #19 Florida State in the 2007 season- Clemson has a stretch of consecutive games against opening games, but all three were to top-25 ranked teams, opener. Auburn (14-0), Florida State (10-4), and Virginia Tech (11-3) twice to Georgia (2002,03) and once to Alabama (2008). In 2009, the Tigers opened the season with a 37-14 between September 17 and October 1 that will be one of

Clemson has played five season-openers against top-25 win over Middle Tennessee at home. C.J. Spiller took the the most challenging stretches in school history. All three teams in the last 1 2 years after having played just five top- opening kickoff 96 yards for a score, the only time a Tiger of those teams played for their respective conference

25 teams in opening games between 1936 (first year of the has returned the season-opening kickoff for a touchdown championships last year. Clemson will also play all four

AP poll) and 1998. in school history. schools who suited up for the ACC and SEC Champion-

The Tigers are 85-22-8 (.774), regardless of site, in their ships in 2010.

first game during the previous 1 1 5 seasons. Even though

this is the 1 16th season of Tiger football, Clemson has had

just 110 home-openers in its history, because in five sea-

sons, the Tigers did not play a game at home. In the 1 1 home-openers entering today, Clemson has an 85-17-8

record (.809) against 35 different opponents.

Stiff Schedule

Clemson will play one of its most difficult schedules

in history in 2011, as 10 of Clemson's 11 FBS opponents

played in a bowl game in 2010, including six who won at

least nine games. Additionally, Wofford, Clemson's FCS

opponent, was 10 3 and reached the second round of the

NCAA playoffs. The Tigers' three FBS non-conference opponents had

a combined 31-10 record last year, good for a 75.6 win-

ning percentage. That list includes defending National Champion Auburn, who comes to

Clemson on September 17. Troy (8-

5) and South Carolina (9-5) also had

outstanding seasons in 2010. Overall, Clemson's 12 oppo-

nents in 2011 had a 104-55 record

last year, good for a 65.4 winning

percentage. That is the highest

winning percentage in the nation when considering Clemson's 201 .

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Tiger Cub Club Clemson has a young squad this year, with 42 fresh-

men (red-shirt or first year) among the 85 players on

scholarship. The record for most freshman lettermen in

a season is 23, set in 1985 when Danny Ford lettered 10

first-year freshmen and 13 red-shirt freshmen. The second

most is 21 in 2006. That was C.J. Spiller's freshman year.

The Tigers' first-year freshman class has 27 scholarship

players in 201 1, four who entered in January and 23 who

entered in the summer. The record for first-year freshmen

to letter in a season is 10 (1985,94).

Most Clemson Freshman Lettermen Rk Year W-L FY RS Total

1. 1985 6-6 10 13 23

2. 2006 8-5 8 13 21

3. 2000 9-3 3 17 20 2008 7-6 8 12 20

5. 2003 9-4 5 14 19

6. 1992 5-6 9 9 18 1994 5-6 10 8 18

Note: Since 1972, when freshman eligibility was re-instated.

The Tigers have a 201 1 schedule that is front-loaded Player-of-the-Year in 2011. In 2010, he attempted 505 Preseason Plaudits For Six Tigers with home games. Clemson's first four games will be at passes in 13 games, an average of 39 per game, and was Clemson has six players on a combined 1 1 preseason home, the first time that has happened since 1 979 and just the Sun Belt Conference Freshman-of-the-Year. watch lists in 2011. The list includes two players (Dalton the third time in school history. The 1920 Tigers played Shawn Southward had 623 rushing yards and seven Freeman, Andre Ellington) who are on three lists apiece. their first five games at home. touchdowns a year ago and found time to catch 1 9 passes Freeman is a candidate for the Rimington Award,

Clemson will play six of its first eight games at home out of the backfield for 1 90 yards. which goes to the top center, Outland Trophy, which goes and, for the first time since 1 989, the Tigers will play just Xavier Lamb is the top returning defensive player in to the top interior lineman, and Lombardi Award, which one home game after October 22. terms of tackles. He had 91 stops last year when he led goes to the top lineman. Freeman has been a starter at

the team. Jonathan Massaquoi has garnered the most center each of the last two years, including 2009 when he

Five Straight Sun Belt Titles preseason attention. The defensive end had 13.5 sacks became the first Tiger freshman since 1943 to start over

Clemson opens the season against a Troy program last year, just two behind national leader Da'Quan Bowers, the course of a season. that has won each of the last five Sun Belt Conference who had 1 5.5 for the Tigers. The first-team all-conference Ellington is a candidate for the Maxwell National titles. The Trojans have a 32-5 record in league play in the player added 20.5 tackles for loss. Player-of-the-Year Award, Doak Walker Award, which goes last five years and they have outgained their opposition by to the top running back, and Paul Hornung Award, which an average of 93.6 yards per game over that time. Troy has Blakeney Among Active Victory Leaders goes to the top all-purpose player. Ellington scored 12 won at least eight games five years in a row, including an Larry Blakeney is in his 21st year at Troy and is among touchdowns in the first seven games of 2010 before he

8-5 record in 2010. the winningest active coaches in college football. He has suffered a toe injury. He was 1 0th in the nation in scoring

Troy has played well against some of the best FBS pro- a career record of 1 61 -82-1 as a head coach, which dates to and 30th in rushing at the time of the injury. His 6.33 yards grams over the last few seasons. The Trojans took Florida the 1 991 season. The 161 wins are ninth nationally among per carry mark for his career is best in school history.

State to the final moments of the game in 2006 before active FBS coaches. This will be his 21st straight season Dawson Zimmerman was a semifinalist for the Ray losing 24-17 in Tallahassee, defeated Oklahoma State in coaching at Troy, as that is third for the longest active ten- Guy Award as the nation's top punter last year, the only

2007 by a score of 41-23, took Louisiana State to the wire ure at one school, trailing only Joe Paterno of Penn State ACC player on that list, and he is again a candidate in 201 1 late in the 2008 season before falling 40-31, and last year (46th year) and Frank Beamer of Virginia Tech (25th year). He is also among 30 players who are candidates for the dropped a close 41-38 decision to an Oklahoma State Blakeney has had a long career in college football dat- Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, which goes to the top senior team that finished the season in the top 10 of the final ing to the 1 966 season, when he was the first sophomore student-athlete football player in the nation. He has made polls. to start at quarterback under legendary Auburn Head the Dean's List multiple times in his Clemson career.

Clemson's defense will be tested today, as Troy is a Coach Shug Jordan. After a career as a high school coach, Andre Branch, who is Clemson's leading returnee in program that has scored at least 33 points per game in he returned to his alma mater to coach for 14 seasons, terms of sacks, is a candidate for the Hendricks Award as each of the last four seasons. The 2010 squad averaged helping the Tigers to six bowl wins and four SEC titles. the nation's top defensive end, while Dwayne Allen is up

453 total yards per game, including nearly 300 yards per He coached his last game for Auburn against Alabama for the Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end. Allen game through the air. The Trojans have completed at least on December 1, 1990 (a game Clemson Head Coach Dabo was a Second-Team AII-ACC selection last year.

60 percent of their passes each of the last four years, in- Swinney played in for Alabama). Two days later, Blakeney Finally, DeAndre Hopkins is a candidate for the Fred cluding a 64.4 percent rate last year. The 2009 team aver- accepted the job at Troy. Biletnikoff Award as the nation's top wide receiver. As a aged 6.5 yards per play as well. Blakeney took Troy from a Division II school to FCS, freshman, he had 52 catches to lead the Tigers last year

Troy is led by sophomore quarterback Corey Robin- then to FBS. Troy became an FBS program in 2001 and and had three receiving games of at least 100 yards in the son, who is a strong candidate for Sun Belt Conference joined the Sun Belt Conference in 2004. last four contests. .

CLEMSON POLLS TROY

Category Clemson Qpp- Associated Press USA Today Category Troy Opp. Total Offense 4350 4164 (Preseason) (Preseason) Total Offense 5895 5328 Plays 866 866 Rk Team Rk Team Plays 997 914

Yards/Play 5.0 4.8 1. Oklahoma (36) 1. Oklahoma (42) Yards/Play 5.9 5.8

Yards/Game 334.6 320.3 2. Alabama (17) 2. Alabama (13) Yards/Game 453.5 409.8

Rushing Yards/Game 139.0 128.5 3. Oregon (4) 3. Oregon (2) Rushing Yards/Game 156.6 165.2

Passing Yards/Game 195.6 191.8 4. Louisiana State (1) 4. Louisiana State (2) Passing Yards/Game 296.8 244.6

Passing Efficiency 115.3 116.2 5. Boise State (2) 5. Florida State Passing Efficiency 140.7 131.6

First Downs/Game 18.0 17.1 6. Florida State 6. Stanford First Downs/Game 23.3 19.8

Points/Game 24.0 18.8 7. Stanford 7. Boise State Points/Game 34.1 30.2

Touchdowns 39 27 8. Texas A&M 8. Oklahoma State Touchdowns 56 53

Field Goals 14-24 19-24 9. Oklahoma State 9. Texas A&M Field Goals 17-22 8-12

Punting Average 42.5 39.4 10. Nebraska 10. Wisconsin Punting Average 42.2 43.0

Punt Returns 30-331 1 8-130 1 1 Wisconsin 11. Nebraska Punt Returns 26-309 21-233

Kickoff Returns 45-1027 61 -1244 12. South Carolina 12. South Carolina Kickoff Returns 54-957 70-1398

Penalties 78-718 8 8-840 13. Virginia Tech 13. Virginia Tech Penalties 110-957 97-848

Turnovers 23 20 14. TCU 14. Arkansas Turnovers 30 30

c Third-Down Conversion * 39.3 38.7 15. Arkansas 15. TCU Third-Down Conversion * 43.0 33.5 Time of Possession/Game 29:07 30:53 16. Notre Dame 16. Ohio State Time of Possession/Game 29:16 30:44

Interceptions By Defense 15-189 14-208 ' 17. Michigan State Michigan State Interceptions By Defense 14-128 15-150

Sacks 31-187 1 8-132 18. Ohio State 18. Notre Dame Sacks 40-276 24-170

19. Georgia 19. Auburn

Scoring By Quarters 20. Mississippi State 20. Mississippi State Scoring By Quarters

Team 1 st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Tot 21. Missouri 21. Missouri Team 1 st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Tot

Clemson 85 99 59 69 1 312 22. Florida 22. Georgia Troy 116 161 67 99 -- 443

Opponents 43 80 61 57 3 244 23. Auburn 23. Florida Opponents 101 128 68 96 - 393

24. West Virginia 24. Texas Rushing 25. Southern California 25. Penn State Rushing # Player Car. Yards Avg. TD LG # Player Car. Yards Avg. TD LG 23 Andre Ellington 118 686 5.8 10 71 20 Shawn Southward 115 623 5.4 7 34

25 Roderick McDowell 32 161 5.0 1 39 4 Chris Anderson 94 388 4.1 3 39 18 Jaron Brown 8 63 7.9 23 24 TJ. Mitchell 16 74 4.6 46

10 TajhBoyd 23 33 1.4 1 10 7 Jamie Hampton 17 67 3.9 22

11 BryceMcNeal 4 7 1.8 3 31 D.J. Taylor 12 60 5.0 2 10 Clemson 457 1807 4.0 19 71 Troy 469 2036 4.3 21 55 Opponents 484 1670 3.5 8 33 Opponents 487 2148 4.4 26 80

Passing Passing

# Player Cm. Att. Yards Int. TD LG # Player Cm. Att. Yards Int. TD LG 10 TajhBoyd 33 63 329 3 4 43 6 Corey Robinson 321 505 3726 15 28 79

14 Donny McElveen 1 1 1 1 1 7 Jamie Hampton 7 8 28 2 12 Clemson 230 409 2543 14 17 74 Troy 340 528 3859 15 33 79 Opponents 205 382 2494 15 18 78 Opponents 247 427 3180 14 23 66

Receiving Receiving # Player Rec. Yards Avg. TD LG # Player Rec. Yards Avg. TD LG 6 DeAndre Hopkins 52 637 12.3 4 45 20 Shawn Southward 19 190 10.0 2 49

83 Dwayne Allen 33 373 11.3 1 47 4 Chris Anderson 19 119 6.3 1 25

1 8 Jaron Brown 32 405 12.7 3 74 1 Brett Moncrief 16 214 13.4 2 38

26 Marquan Jones 21 184 8.8 38 3 Eric Thomas 9 120 13.3 1 25

11 BryceMcNeal 19 187 9.8 30 31 D.J. Taylor 6 88 14.7 1 35 Clemson 230 2543 11.1 17 74 Troy 340 3859 11.4 33 79 Opponents 205 2494 12.2 18 78 Opponents 247 3180 12.9 23 66

Tackles Tackles

# Player Tac. TFL Sacks Int. # Player Tac. TFL Sacks Int. 42 Corico Hawkins 71 10-28 3-16 25 Xavier Lamb 91 7.5-27 2-10 31 RashardHall 65 1-1 2-52 94 Jonathan Massaquoi 76 20.5-111 13.5-97 98 Brandon Thompson 56 7.5-21 1-6 9 Ladarrius Madden 49 3-39 40 Andre Branch 55 7.5-31 5-21 44 Kanorris Davis 43 9-39 3-17

29 Xavier Brewer 54 5.5-27 1- 3 "^61 7 Chris Pickett 37 1.5-3 97 Malliciah Goodman 32 3-10 1-7 26 Bryan Willis 31 2-59 5 Jonathan Meeks 28 1-43 19 Jimmie Anderson 28 3-7 3-0 15 Coty Sensabaugh 28 1-1 1-0 92 Emanuel Dudley 27 2.5-9 1-4 46 Jonathan Willard 27 1-4 8 Cameron Hudson 27 1-1 94 Rennie Moore 26 7-34 2-15 42 Brannon Bryan 24 3.5-10 0.5-4 1-0 34 Quandon Christian 24 1.5-1 56 Jacoby Thomas 23 2.5-15 2.5-15 1-0 90 Kourtnei Brown 17 2-2 Schedule Schedule Date Opponent TV Time Date Opponent TV Time 9-3 at Clemson ESPN3.com 3:30 9-3 Troy ESPN3.com 3:30 9-17 at Arkansas CSS 7:30 9-10 Wofford ESPN3.com 3:30 9-24 'Middle Tennessee SBN 4:30 9 17 Auburn ABC 12:00 10-1 UAB TSN 7:00 9-24 * Florida State 10-18 * at Louisiana-Lafayette

10-1 * at Virginia Tech 10-15 'Louisiana-Monroe SBN

1 0-8 * Boston College 10-25 * at Florida International ESPN2 8:00

10-15 *atMaryland 11-5 at Navy CBSCS 3:30 10-22 * North Carolina 11-12 * North Texas TSN 3:30 10-29 * at Georgia Tech 11-19 * Florida Atlantic 11-12 * Wake Forest 11-26 * at Western Kentucky 1:00 11 19 *atN.C. State 12-3 *at Arkansas State

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UNDER CURRENT TIGER ASSISTANT COACH JEFF SCOTT, MARQUAN JONES SET NUMEROUS RECORDS AS A WIDE RECEIVER AT RLYTHEWOOD HIGH SCHOOL IN COLUMBIA. FIVE YEARS LATER UNDER SCOTT, HIS POSITION COACH. JONES IS HOPING TO DO THE SAME AS A SENIOR FOR THE TIGERS. BY WILLIAM QUALKINBUSH 30N£S

the aftermath of Clemson's bowl Jones. "This is my last go-around, so I want The stakes have risen even more as a new "I hit it hard in the offseason," explained

Inloss to South Florida last December, a to make it special. It's already set in and up-tempo offense has been introduced Jones. "I've gotten in better shape since

strange epiphany hit then-junior wide I'm taking advantage of every opportunity and an acclaimed class of newcomers has we're running double the amount of plays

receiver Marquan Jones. that there is." infiltrated the wide re- that we have in the past. I know we're run-

He realized that at that moment in time, A sense of urgency ceiving corps, putting ning a faster-paced offense, so I wanted "THIS IS MY LAST he became a senior with only one more has driven Jones to GO-AROUND, SO the need for quality to get in the best shape of my life. I think shot to make a mark on the Tiger program. improve in a myriad leadership from veter- that's where I am now. I believe I can run I WANT TO MAKE "I was thinking about that when the of ways in preparation ans like Jones at a pre- forever." IT SPECIAL." seniors were leaving last year," recalled for the 201 1 campaign. mium. Jones has been awaiting the chance to

break out ever since he enrolled at Clem-

son in January of 2008, a semester ahead

of most of his classmates. He arrived with

a unique pedigree, as he is believed to have been a part of the only high school

team in South Carolina history to win a

state championship in its first year of exis-

tence when he was a junior at Blythewood High School. His coach during that championship

season was none other than his current

position coach at Clemson, Jeff Scott. The

young coach has been a factor in Jones'

life for many years, and the relationship between mentor and player goes well beyond the gridiron. "Coach Scott has been there since

eighth grade, when I was coming up," said

the Columbia native. "It's a phenomenal

feeling. It's great to have somebody there

to take my mind off football a little bit. It's good to chit-chat with him every now and then."

Jones did not need Scott to tell him whether or not Clemson was the right

place for him. He found the answer to his

question when he fell in love with the am-

biance of Memorial Stadium on his official

visit.

"I came to the Miami game in 2005,"

remembered Jones. "I couldn't even hear

my dad next to me. It was overtime and

everything was going crazy. It was an awesome atmosphere." Jones knew he was ready to become a part of the Death Valley atmosphere, but he has had to remain steady and wait his turn before jumping into the limelight. The former four-star recruit has handled

his business over the past three seasons, making the plays he needed to make with the opportunities he was given. After showing much promise during

spring practice and fall camp, Jones ap-

peared in eight games during his fresh- AS THE ONLY SCHOLARSHIP SENIOR, MARQUAN JONES LEADS A YOUNG CLEMSON RECEIVING CORPS IN 2011.

for playing time, Jones sees the unit's

newfound depth as a strength of the pro-

gram and is committed to making sure the youngsters have what they need to help

the team on Saturdays this season.

"I just want to help my team to the

best of my ability," stated Jones concern-

ing his role as both a player and teacher.

"I feel comfortable right now with that. If

I continue doing what I've been doing in

practice, I believe that helping the team

out will be a feat that I can accomplish.

"I don't exactly feel like a father-figure

or the old man on the block. But I've been through the ropes here and there. Not

only do I help them on the field, I also help

them off the field. It's great to be a senior and to be able to lead someone."

The 2011 season is Jones' last chance

to make an impact. Whether in statistical

production or in molding a new genera- man season in 2008, catching five passes Part of his experience has been chan- he and others have created and enhanced tion of receivers, the Tiger senior is deter- along the way. He spent much of that sea- neled to ensure that the next generation over decades of time. With a fresh group mined to make the most of every chance son learning and growing while still con- of Tiger receivers continues the traditions of talented players pushing the veterans he has before his Clemson clock expires, tributing after being thrown into action as a first-year player.

Still stuck behind talented playmakers at wide receiver like Jacoby Ford, Jones saw his role increase in 2009. He caught nine balls for 1 76 yards, including a touchdown catch against Middle Tennessee in the season-opener. He made his first career start on September 1 9 against Boston College and added another against Coast- al Carolina on Homecoming.

Last season, Jones made three starts and saw his snap count nearly double

He totaled a career-high six receptions against N.C. State, and for the season, he amassed 21 catches for 184 yards. In his first three seasons, he had 35 receptions for 397 yards in 34 games (five starts).

The time has come for Jones to step from the shadows of his predecessors and carve out his own path. The time may be right this season, for a number of reasons.

First of all, there is the sense of urgency that has driven Jones to pursue greatness.

There is also a change of scheme that will usher in a no-huddle attack. This should lead to more snaps per game for the Tiger offense, and therefore it also should lead to more snaps per game for each player, including #26.

Jones is a fan of the new offensive re- gime, led by coordinator Chad Morris, and welcomes the pick-up-the-pace approach the team has been working on throughout the spring and fall.

"You have six seconds to call a play, set it up, and run it," explained Jones. "The type of offense that we run is very basic to an extent and very complex to an extent.

It's a great offense."

In four seasons in a Clemson uniform,

Jones has seen much change in the way the Tigers execute their offense. There was the spread employed in his first season, the blended approach of the past two years, and now a run-based spread for his final season. Given the nuances of picking up each individual system and the extra effort it takes to learn the terminologies and tendencies of each, Jones has proven his versatility as a player who can provide production in a number of different roles. veri7on

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GROWING UP ON A FARM IN DILLON, SC, PHILLIP PRICE QUICKLY LEARNED THE MEANING OF A HARD DAY'S WORK. NOW THE FORMER WALK-ON LOOKS TO CARRY OVER THOSE LESSONS INTO HIS STARTING ROLE ON THE OFFENSIVE LINE AS A SENIOR IN 2011.

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lard work is something Phillip Price

is used to. Whether it is on the foot-

HI ball field or on his family farm, Price knows that there is a time for work and a time for fun. To Price, football is fun and much different from the hard work he was used to as a youth.

Price was born in Dallas, TX and moved with his family to South Carolina at the age of three. This is where he began to learn about work-ethic and life on the farm, as his family owned nearly 1,500 acres in rural

Dillon, SC.

It is safe to say that he learned the value of hard work at an early age, an ideal that he still believes and practices to this day.

"What we do out here isn't work," said

Price. "Growing up on the farm. ..now that is work! Playing football is fun."

For a kid who spent much of his youth waking up at 5:00 in the morning to help his father pick cotton or pull weeds until dark, spending his day in class or on the game appearance. His senior season was The shift in position would also require reflects on my friends on the offensive line practice field in the Upstate heat is a dras- his finest, as he scored six touchdowns as a a shift in body type. Price was asked to and on Tajh. Of course you don't want to tic change from life in Dillon. tight end and racked up 1 08 tackles and 1 change his body into that of a tackle, get him hit. You want to do well, want to

"Working on a farm year-round as a sacks as a defensive end . At the end of the which meant adding weight while still be- win, and don't want to do anything that

child helping farm cotton and soybeans season, Price was named to the all-state ing able to maintain his athletic ability to can possibly compromise a win. I take ev- will force you into growing up at an early team for the second consecutive year. be an effective tackle. ery rep and every play seriously." age," explained Price. After receiving no offers from Division Price took on this challenge just as he Taking the lessons he learned from his

Price was taught what it took to be a I schools in the recruiting process, Price had every other he had faced in his life... father as a child, Price has put his team, or hard working man by his mentor, his fa- was unsure of his future until Clemson with hard work. He shaped his body into his "family" as he calls them, first his entire ther. Price's dad and Head Coach that of a tackle and was ready to contrib- career at Clemson, and the 2011 season worked every "WHAT WE DO OUT HERE Dabo Swinney ute right away. will be no different. Hard work and dedi- day on the farm showed interest The 2009 season, a year that saw the cation has put him in this opportunity to ISN'T WORK. GROWING to provide for his in him as a walk- Tigers win the ACC Atlantic Division title play football at the school he loves in a UP ON THE FARM. ..NOW family while also on tight end. He for the first time in history, also saw Price town that reminds him of where he grew THAT IS WORK! PLAYING filling in when- chose to accept appear in all 14 games. He was a valuable up. IS FUN." ever needed as FOOTBALL the offer to walk member of the special teams as a blocker. It is safe to say that during this season a pastor at their on at Clemson. He also earned the opportunity to log when the time comes for hard work, you church. This made an impact on Price, "It just felt right," said Price. "There was snaps at his new position of tackle, appear- will see Price leading the way on the Clem-

who saw his father give everything he no place else I wanted to go." ing in four games there for the Tigers. son offensive line. had to give to his family. Price would take When Price arrived on campus, he In 2010, Price appeared in all 13 games these lessons and begin to use them to be- measured 6'5" and 250 pounds and red- as a second-team tackle behind AII-ACC come not only the player, but also the man shirted in 2007. During the season and player Chris Hairston, who is now with the PAYING THE PRICE he is today. the following offseason, he worked hard Buffalo Bills. He once again showed his Philip Price was originally a walk-on to Price began playing sports at a young on his strength and agility, and more im- versatility and athleticism when he started the Clemson program, but through his work age, not only because he loved to com- portantly, he became a smarter football as an extra tight end at Wake Forest. That ethic, he has risen to a starting role entering pete, but as a diversion from the farm, player. The 2008 season saw Price appear was quite an accomplishment for a player this year. A look to Clemson's all-time start-

ing lineups indicates that only six original even if it was for only a few hours at a time. in two games for the Tigers as a reserve who was an original walk-on (he was put walk-ons have gone on to start over the Price was a two-sport star at Dillon Chris- tight end. He played six snaps against The on scholarship at the beginning of the course of a season at a non-kicker position. tian School. He not only starred on the Citadel and two against S.C. State. 2009 season). The last walk-on non-kicker to start for gridiron for the Warriors, he started on the Following the 2008 season, Price was Following the 201 season, Price would the course of a season was Thomas Hunter, hardwood, where he averaged a double- given a new challenge. He was asked to now have the chance to battle for a start- Clemson's starting tight end in 2005 and double and earned all-state honors during change positions by Swinney and Offen- ing spot at left tackle with Hairston's grad- 2006. Ironically, Hunter is from Marion, SC, his final two seasons. sive Line Coaches Brad Scott and Danny uation. less than 20 miles from Price's hometown of Dillon, SC. On the football field, Price helped lead Pearman. Scott had always believed that It will be another step for Price, one Price has the chance to be the first walk- his team to the state playoffs all four sea- Price would grow into a tackle, and it was Swinney knows he can accomplish. In fact, on offensive lineman to start over the course sons, including a state championship time for the move. in the middle of preseason camp, Price got of a season since 2004, when Tommy Sharpe Swinney's attention on an offensive line was the starting center. Sharpe also started

that returned four starters. for the top-25 Tigers of 2003. "He's had the best camp of anyone," One other note in our chart that goes

back 25 years.. .the first player on the list is said Swinney after a late August practice. Danny Pearman, who is the current assistant "He's really playing well, and a lot of that is head coach and tight ends coach for the Ti- thanks to y'all (reporters). Everyone thinks gers. A walk-on when he entered Clemson, he's supposed to get beat out because he's Pearman started at tight end on the Tigers'

from (a small school like) Dillon Christian 1 987 ACC Championship team. School. Original Starters "He's playing with an edge, a chip on his Clemson Walk-On Year Player Pos. CI. shoulder, really trying to be a leader for us. 1987 Danny Pearman TE Sr. It's been really interesting watching him Ricardo Hooper WR Jr. transform into this role." 1988 Ricardo Hooper WR Sr. Price has done a good job protecting 1989 Rob Bodine MG So.

Tajh Boyd's blindside, and that is some- 1990 Rob Bodine MG Jr.

1991 Rob Bodine Sr. thing he takes pride in, which has to make MG 1994 Ed Glenn TE Sr. Boyd happy. 2003 Tommy Sharpe C Jr. "I take every rep personally," stated 2004 Tommy Sharpe C Sr. Price. "Not only does it reflect on me, it 2005 Thomas Hunter TE Jr.

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regain his form on the field, and his persis-

tence paid off during his junior campaign.

In 2010, Brown produced many personal bests. He earned a regular spot on

the special teams unit and played in 12 of

the 13 games. He had six tackles on the

season, two of which came in 10 snaps against Presbyterian College. On special BY TARA SHORES teams, he had tackles against North Texas,

Miami (FL), Wake Forest, and South Florida.

This season, Brown has high hopes for the Clemson football team. He knows FROM EARNING A SCHOLARSHIP AFTER WALKING ON. TO OVERCOMING A FRIGHTENING NECK INJURY, that this year will see many new faces at

KANTRELL GROWN HAS NEVER LET ANY ORSTACLE COME IN THE WAY OF HIM ACHIEVING HIS GOALS. skill positions on both sides of the ball as

well as coaching changes. With only five

returning starters, the defense will need Last season, the Tigers finished in the Without hesitation, he awards his parents neck sprain, which forced Brown to miss reserves to step up and contribute. top 20 in the nation in scoring de- with the title of "most influential in his life," three games. Those three games, howev- "I want to win a championship with my

fense and total defense. With the loss as they have helped him succeed on and er, were important to the safety, who never team," exclaimed Brown.

of key players like Da'Quan Bowers and off the field. wants to miss an opportunity to play the Whether or not the Tigers are able to

DeAndre McDaniel, the defense will need "If it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be sport he loves. reach a BCS bowl game will depend com-

to fill starting positions with talented re- where I am right now," admitted Brown. "It was rough seeing everyone going pletely on the dedication and hard work

serves from the 2010 team. One of the 21 With the help of his family, Brown has out without me in the games after (the in- put forth by players like Brown.

returning letter- been able to take jury)," said Brown. After his Clemson career comes to an

men on defense on bigger roles After a quick rehabilitation, Brown was end, the travel & tourism major would like "IF IT WASN'T FOR THEM, looking to make each year on the back on the field for the final two ACC to play in the NFL. His work ethic and com-

I WOULDN'T BE WHERE I a name for him- Tiger defense. games of the regular season. He also saw mitment to improvement are the keys he

self this season AM RIGHT NOW." He started his ca- action in the ACC Championship game will need to continue to see his personal Brown on ihe influence of his family. is senior safety reer at Clemson against Georgia Tech. He worked hard to goals achieved.

Kantrell Brown. strong in 2009

Brown began playing football in the after gaining valuable experience in 2008

seventh grade. He was a receiver during as a red-shirt freshman. His hard work

his first couple of seasons, but in his junior and dedication paid off when the walk-on

year, his coach, Tommy Brown, decided he earned a letter as a reserve safety.

would be better suited for the defensive "That was a blessing,"continued Brown.

back position on the Calhoun County High "I was a walk-on. I worked hard, worked

School squad. my way up, and I finally picked up a schol- A native of Matthews, SC, Brown was a arship."

three-sport athlete in high school. In ad- After receiving his scholarship. Brown

dition to football, he lettered in basketball dedicated himself to working even harder

and ran track. During his senior season, he in order to earn a significant role on the

led the football team to the state cham- defense. Early in the 2009 season, he

pionship game. After receiving all-region played in four straight games. He proved

and all-area honors for his outstanding his worth against tough teams like TCU high school football career, the defensive and Maryland. But after a routine kickoff back decided to attend Clemson. return against Wake Forest, he had to be

"I always loved Clemson," said Brown. taken off the field on a stretcher with a

"Everyone in my family is a big Tiger fan." brace around his neck.

Family has always been an immense "It came from me not being physical or

part of Brown's life. They helped him aggressive enough," stated Brown. "I was choose where to attend college and they playing passive."

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16 ClemsonTigers.com DETERMINED* PRESIDENT JAMES F. BARKER

JIM BARKER BEGAN HIS CAREER AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY AS AN ARCHITECTURE STUDENT AND TRACK ATHLETE. AFTER YEARS AS A PRACTICING ARCHITECT, TEACHER, AND DEAN, HE WAS NAMED CLEMSON PRESIDENT IN 1999 AND HAS SINCE PRESIDED OVER A DRAMATIC ERA OF GROWTH IN ACADEMIC QUALITY TO SEE CLEMSON BECOME A TOP-25 PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY.

Jim Barker has worn almost every hat Clemson climbed from the third tier to possible in his almost five decades a top-25 ranking among public universi-

as a member of the Clemson family ties in the 201 1 U.S. News & World Report

- student, athlete, alumnus, teacher, dean, guide to colleges, and it has been recog-

parent, fan, and president. On reflection, nized for value, affordability, and return

he thinks "student" is the most important. on investment by Kiplinger's and Bloom-

"I often tell people I learned everything berg/Businessweek magazines. Ninety- from plumbing to poetry in architecture two percent of seniors would choose

school, and I use every bit of that knowl- Clemson again according to the National edge as president of Clemson University," Survey of Student Engagement. Also, said Barker. Clemson is third among all public universi-

A 1970 Clemson graduate, Barker was ties in the percentage of alumni who make

named president in 1999 with a mandate gifts to their school. That is another indica- from the Board of Trustees to lead Clem- tion of quality and alumni satisfaction. son into the top ranks of American univer- Clemson continues to attract top stu- sities. At his inaugural address in April of dents and faculty. It is the #1 choice of Pal-

2000, he said, "I am convinced that there metto Fellows, the state's best students. A is no university in America stronger than record-setting 16,867 undergraduate and Clemson when we are 'One Clemson.' A 6,082 graduate school applications were united Clemson is unstoppable." received for the fall of 2010, and just over

During the "One Clemson" decade 50 percent of the freshman class gradu- that followed, the university harnessed ated in the top- 10 percent of their high the competitive, determined spirit of the school classes.

Clemson family to transform itself from a The University provides an unmatched

respected state institution into one of the educational experience - intellectual de-

nation's finest public universities. velopment - for students and research- driven economic development for the of architecture & urban design degree in

state of South Carolina. 1973 from Washington University in Saint

Barker is a leading voice in higher edu- Louis, MO, which also recognized him with

cation for South Carolina and the nation. its Distinguished Alumnus Award. He is

He served on the NCAA Division I Board of also a Fellow of the American Institute of Directors for four years, three of which as Architects and the Institute for Urban De-

chair. He also delivered a keynote address sign.

at the Society for College & University As Clemson's President, Barker remains

Planning conference in Charleston, SC in committed to the classroom. Each spring,

October of 2010. he is a part of a team that teaches an un-

For his leadership, Barker has received dergraduate course exploring "a sense of

the Order of the Palmetto, South Caro- place" in architecture, literature, and his-

lina's highest civilian honor, and The Cliff's tory.

Business Person-of-the-Year Award from In his spare time, he maintains the daily

Greenville Magazine. He has also been fitness regimen of a life-long athlete and

awarded honorary doctorates from the enjoys playing with his granddaughters.

Medical University of South Carolina, He is widely acclaimed for his pen-and-ink

South Carolina State University, and Mars drawings of campus buildings and his wa-

Hill College. tercolor paintings.

A native of Kingsport, TN, Barker re- Barker and his wife, Marcia, have two

ceived his bachelor of arts degree from sons, Britt and Jacob, a daughter-in-law,

Clemson University in 1 970 and his master Rita Bolt Barker, and two grandchildren.

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ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

The facility at Memorial Stadium now cre- son's accountancy & legal studies depart-

ates more office space, new locker rooms, ment. In addition, he is past chair of the

and training room and strength training NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Com-

facilities for the Olympic sports programs. mittee and continues to serve the commit-

In the 201 1 spring semester, nearly 50 tee as requested. percent of student-athletes were on the Prior to coming to Clemson, he served

academic honor roll and seven of the 15 as athletic director at Oklahoma State.

programs had team GPAs of at least 3.0. Football was transformed from a perennial

All 19 Clemson teams posted APR losing status to very competitive, enjoying

scores of at least 945 and 1 3 of the 1 9 were a return to bowl games after several years

over 975. The football program had a 977 and establishing a winning record against

APR score for the 2009- 1 data, a cohort of in-state rival Oklahoma. For this, he re- When the Clemson baseball squad the 2003 national title. Five different wom- four years that ends with the student-ath- ceived the National Football Foundation played host to the 2011 NCAA en's sports have captured ACC titles during letes who were on the team for the 2009- Oklahoma Chapter Outstanding Contribu-

Tournament, it meant the Tiger his tenure. Only Virginia has had a wider 10 academic year. Clemson was 1 1th out tion to Amateur Football Award in 2002. sports program had accomplished some- variety of women's sports win league titles. of all FBS programs in terms of APR score. Before leading the Cowboys, he was a thing only one other program had done The 2010-1 1 academic year was also a Phillips has been recognized for these senior associate athletic director at Arkan-

nationally. It marked the third consecutive year of great accomplishment on an indi- accomplishments in recent years. He was sas ( 1 988-94). He also served as athletic di- year Clemson had been to a bowl game, vidual basis. Track athletes Patricia Mamo- named as one of the 100 Most Influential rector at Liberty (1980,81) and Louisiana- the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, na (triple jump), Miller Moss (heptathlon), Sports Educators in America in 2008 by Lafayette (1983-88). He was an assistant and the NCAA Baseball Tournament. Only and Brianna Rollins (60m hurdles) won The Institute for International Sport at the athletic director at Missouri (1981-83) and

Florida State has equaled that accomplish- national titles. Golfer Corbin Mills won the University of Rhode Island. began his administrative career as an assis-

ment. United States Public Links National Cham- Phillips was also recognized nationally tant athletic director at Florida (1979).

Reaching a high level of success in the pionship. Women's tennis players Josipa for his performance at Clemson in 2006 Phillips began his career in college

high-profile sports is a credit to the ad- Bek and Keri Wong reached the finals of when he was honored by NACDA (National athletics coaching football. He started as

ministrative acumen of Clemson Athletic the NCAA Doubles Championship, a first in Association of Collegiate Directors of Ath- a graduate assistant at Arkansas in 1970

Director Dr. Terry Don Phillips. Now in his Clemson's storied program. Defensive end letics) as the 2005-06 GeneralSports Turf and 1971. He moved on to Virginia Tech

10th year at Clemson, Phillips has en- Da'Quan Bowers won the Bronko Nagurski Systems Athletic Director-of-the-Year for as an assistant coach (1971-78) before join-

hanced the Tiger program on many levels. Award as the top defensive player in col- the FBS Southeast Region. He was one of ing the ranks of athletic administration. At

The 2010-1 1 season marked the fourth lege football. just four FBS athletic directors honored at Virginia Tech, he served on coaching staffs straight year the men's basketball program One of the reasons for Clemson's level the annual convention in New Orleans, LA. that included future Clemson Head Coach-

reached the NCAA Tournament, a first in of success as a total sports program has Excellence in academics has been a es Charley Pell and Danny Ford. the 100-year history of that program. The been his emphasis on improving facilities. lifelong pursuit. He has an undergraduate Winning has been on Phillips' resume

Tiger football team has been bowl eligible On June 30, 2009, the football staff moved degree from Arkansas (1970), a master's since his playing days at Arkansas. He let- each of Phillips' nine previous years and into the WestZone at Memorial Stadium. It degree from Virginia Tech (1974), a doctor- tered on three Frank Broyles teams, where

has had four top-25 final rankings. The was a day that brought a smile to everyone ate degree from Virginia Tech (1978), and a he and his brother, Loyd, an Outland Tro- baseball program has been to the NCAA associated with the program, but especial- law degree from the University of Arkan- phy winner, were starting defensive tack-

Tournament eight of his nine years and has ly Phillips, who had been working toward sas School of Law (1996). He is a member les, the first brother combination to start

been to the College World Series twice. that day before he arrived in 2002. of the Arkansas Bar, South Carolina Bar, together under Broyles. Arkansas had a

In addition to the success of the high- Phillips' vision for the WestZone was to American Bar Association, and Sports Law- 27-5 record in the three years, played in

profile sports in 2010-11, the women's create a top-of-the-line facility for the foot- yers Association. two Sugar Bowl games, and he played in track & field program won the ACC title ball program, but at the same time have a Phillips maintains a classroom presence the memorable 1969 National Champion-

both indoor and outdoor, the second positive effect on the total sports program. by teaching a sports law section in Clem- ship game against Texas, a contest that straight year they ac- continues to be fea-

complished that feat, tured on ESPN Classic.

and finished in the top In 2010, he joined

20 at both national Loyd in the University of meets. The men and the Arkansas Hall of Honor.

women both finished in Phillips has two chil-

the top 25 at the indoor dren, John Dennis and meet. Sarah-Jane, and three The rowing program stepchildren, Meagan

had its third straight (a Clemson graduate

top-15 finish and the and former member of women's tennis team Tiger Band), Marshall,

made its ninth straight and Madison. His wife,

NCAA Tournament ap- Tricia, is a graduate of

pearance. Overall, sev- the University of Mis-

en teams finished in the souri School of Journal-

top 25 in the nation. ism and earlier enjoyed

In his nine years at a career in athletics and

Clemson, it has had 53 development. She is

teams finish the season currently active in the

in the top 25, including Clemson and Seneca the golf team that won communities.

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41, Dabo Swinney is the youngest Athead coach in the ACC and one of the youngest in the country. How-

ever, his resume is already stuffed with many significant accomplishments on a

school, ACC, and national level.

First, his mere appointment to the posi-

tion was significant. In October of 2008, he was named Clemson interim head coach, replacing Tommy Bowden, who had been

his position coach as a player at Alabama and been Clemson's head coach since

1999. He led the Tigers to a 4-2 record over the remainder of the regular season,

including a victory over Steve Spurrier's

South Carolina Gamecocks in the regular-

season finale. That strong finish led to a Gator Bowl bid against Nebraska.

On December 1, 2008, the interim tag was removed from the title and he was named the program's head coach. At the time, there had been 28 interim head

coaches at the FBS level since 1970 and those coaches had combined for a record of 26-86-2. Only one of those 28 interim coaches posted a winning record, and that was Swinney. When he was hired as the head coach, Swinney became just the second interim coach to be elevated to the

head coach position at the same school during that time period.

In addition to leading the program to three bowl games on the field in his career,

his players have also excelled in the class-

room. As a head coach, his players have an APR score of 988, best among active FBS coaches.

Clemson had to replace three First-

Team AII-ACC position players on offense players performed well in the NFL in 2010, scoring. But the Clemson defense held Swinney accumulated nine wins, sec-

in 2010, as Jacoby Ford, Michael Palmer, further showing their talent level. N.C. State to just one touchdown and 13 ond-most among all FBS coaches in their and C.J. Spiller moved on to the NFL. It was The 2010 season included wins over points. The team excelled defensively in first full year behind Oregon's Chip Kelly. the first year since 1 956 that Clemson had bowl teams Georgia Tech, Maryland, and 2010 and was 13th in the nation in scor- The nine wins tied for fourth-most in ACC to replace three First-Team AII-ACC skill po- N.C. State. The Wolfpack were ranked #23 ing defense and in the top 25 in both total history for a first-year head coach. He also

sition players in the same year. All three in the nation and were leading the ACC in defense and pass defense. led the Tigers to their first bow! win since

Spiller was a unanimous first-team All- 2005 in the 21-13 victory over Kentucky in

American in Swinney's first year, and de- the Music City Bowl.

fensive end Da'Quan Bowers duplicated Swinney's first season included a six-

the feat on the defensive side of the ball. game winning streak at midseason, a

Bowers won the 2010 Bronko Nagurski streak that saw the Tigers score at least

Award as the nation's top defensive player, 34 points in every game, a first in school

and he received the Ted Hendricks Award history. During that stretch, the Tigers de-

as the top defensive end. He was also a feated #8 Miami (FL) on the road. The 40-

finalist for the Bednarik Award and Lom- 37 overtime victory tied for the highest-

bardi Award. He led the nation in sacks ranked team Clemson has defeated on the

(1 5.5) and was tied for the national lead in road in school history.

tackles for loss (26). Swinney became Clemson's interim

Bowers was one of four First-Team AII- head coach on October 13, 2008 when

ACC players in 2010, as he joined Jarvis Tommy Bowden stepped down. Then on

Jenkins (DT) and DeAndre McDaniel (S) December 1, 2008, the "interim" tag was

on defense and Chris Hairston (OT) on of- removed, as he took over on a full-time ba-

fense. Clemson and Maryland tied for the sis as the Tigers' 25th head coach. He had most First-Team AII-ACC selections. been Clemson's assistant head coach for

In 2009, his first full year as head coach, two years and had been in charge of the

he led the Tigers to their first champion- wide receivers since 2003.

ship of the ACC Atlantic Division. The Ti- Swinney took over a 3-3 team and led it

gers came just six points short of winning to a Gator Bowl bid against Nebraska. He

their first ACC title in 18 years. Swinney guided Clemson to a 4-1 record over the

was named ACC Coach-of-the-Year by last five games of the regular season, with

Sporting News and was a finalist for the the only loss at #24 Florida State. That 4-1 Liberty Mutual Coach-of-the-Year award. record to end the regular season tied for NATION'S TOP COACHES BY APR

Rk Head Coach School APR the best mark in the ACC for that time pe- 1. DABO SWINNEY CLEMSON 988 riod. Four of his six regular-season oppo- 2. Pat Fitzgerald Northwestern 986 later participants. nents were bowl 3. Ken Niumatalolo Navy 981

The 1993 Alabama graduate joined the 4. Paul Johnson Georgia Tech 980

Clemson staff prior to the 2003 season. Greg Schiano Rutgers 980

6. Troy Calhoun Air Force 979 In his eight years as an assistant or head %, Frank Spaziani Boston College 978 coach, the Tigers have finished in the top 8. David Cutcliffe Duke 976 25 of the final polls four times and totaled 9. Chris Petersen Boise State 975

1 1 teams, including vic- wins over top-25 10. Rick Stockstill Middle Tennessee 973 tories over Florida State (4), Miami (FL) (2), and Tennessee (1), during his tenure in Ti- gertown.

Swinney coached his wide receiver position to a level of consistency that had not been seen previously at Clemson. He had a wideout finish first or second in the

ACC in catches five of the last six years. In his first year, he had three of the top- 10 receivers in the ACC, a first in Tiger history.

He has coached a First or Second-Team AII-ACC wideout (Derrick Hamilton, Airese

Currie, Chansi Stuckey, Aaron Kelly, Ford) in seven of his eight seasons at Clemson, also an unprecedented feat at Clemson.

The Alabama native has a reputation as one of the top recruiters in the nation.

In 2006, he was listed as the #5 recruiter

in the nation by Rivals.com . It marked the second straight year that he was lauded by the website as a top-25 national recruiter.

He signed 38 players in his five recruiting seasons as an assistant coach and was a the 1990 Sugar Bowl, 1991 Fiesta Bowl, receivers and tight ends in 1996, a season (1989,92,99), and five SEC Western Divi- major reason Clemson's 2008 recruiting and 1991 Blockbuster Bowl. Both Sugar that saw Alabama win the SEC Western sion titles (1992,93,94,96,99) as a player class was rated #2 in the nation according Bowl appearances came after winning the Division title and make an Outback Bowl and coach. He has coached the #2 receiver to ESPN.com when he signed 11 players. SEC Championship game. appearance. The following year, he solely at Alabama (Milons) along with the #1

He was named one of the top-25 recruiters After his playing career, Swinney served coached the tight ends under Head Coach (Kelly) and #2 (Hamilton) receivers in Tiger in the nation by Rivals.com in 2007 as well. as a graduate assistant from 1993-95 at Mike DuBose. history.

Swinney received a commerce & busi- Alabama, where he coached in the 1994 In 1998, he coached Alabama's wide As an assistant coach, he had 20 former ness administration degree from Alabama Gator Bowl and 1995 Citrus Bowl. In De- receivers, a position he held for three sea- players either drafted or sign free-agent in 1993 after lettering three times (1990- cember of 1995, he received his master's sons. At the end of the 1999 campaign, contracts with NFL teams. The list includes

92). A walk-on who went on to earn a degree in business administration from Swinney coached the Crimson Tide in the Hamilton, Currie, Kevin Youngblood, scholarship, Swinney was a wideout on Alabama. 2000 Orange Bowl after winning the SEC Stuckey, and Milons, an Ail-American at Alabama's 1992 National Championship He became a full-time assistant coach Championship game. Wide receiver Fred- Alabama. team. He was also named Academic All- at Alabama in February of 1996 under die Milons was the game MVP. From April of 2001 through February of

SEC along with being an SEC Scholar-Ath- Head Coach Gene Stallings (now in the During his time at Alabama, Swinney 2003, Swinney was in private business in lete Honor Roll member in 1 990 and 1 992. Hall of Fame) and coached a total of five was a part of six teams with at least 10 Alabama. He married the former Kathleen

Along with his appearance in the 1993 seasons there on a full-time basis. He was wins, five top-10 finishes, one national Bassett in 1 994. They have three sons, Will

Sugar Bowl, his Alabama teams played in assigned to coach the Crimson Tide's wide title (1992), three SEC Championships (13), Drew (11), and Clay (8). m Suite Tickets Pre-game Field Access Exclusive Gift Pack 4V Register at www.ClemsonContest.com

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• In 2010, he coached Jarvis Jenkins to a First-Team AII-ACC season. • In 2010, he coached tackle Chris Hairston to a First-Team AII-ACC • Has 25 years of experience in the college ranks and four in the NFL

His defensive tackles were a big reason Clemson was 13th in the season and tight end Dwayne Allen to Second-Team AII-ACC honors. with the Carolina Panthers.

nation in scoring defense in 201 0. • Helped Clemson to an ACC Atlantic Division title and a top-25 final • Has coached in 1 8 bowl games, including eight that are considered

• Finalist for defensive line coach-of-the-year by FootballScoop.com AP ranking in his first year as a full-time coach at Clemson in 2009. BCS bowls. That includes six Orange Bowls.

in 2010. • In 2009, his tight ends combined for 54 catches, most-ever for the • Has been on 12 coaching staffs that have finished in the top 25 at

• Helped Clemson to an ACC Atlantic Division title and a top-25 final position in Tiger history. He coached First-Team AII-ACC tight end six different schools.

ranking in his first year at Clemson in 2009. The Tigers were 1 2th in Michael Palmer and Hairston, a Second-Team AII-ACC tackle. • Rated as the #10 recruiter in the nation during a 10-year stretch

• the nation in tackles for loss. Joined the staff in December, 2008 and coached in the 2009 Gator (2002-11) by Rivals.com .

• Clemson finished in the top 25 in the nation in seven defensive Bowl. He joined a small group of people who have played for Clem- • His 201 defense was 1 3th in the nation in scoring defense and best

categories in 2009. son in a bowl game and later coached the Tigers in a bowl game. in the ACC.

• Has coached 329 games as a full-time assistant coach, more than • One of three Clemson graduates on the coaching staff (Tony Elliott • Helped Clemson to an ACC Atlantic Division title and top-25 AP

any other active member of the Tiger coaching staff. and Jeff Scott are the others). He played tight end on Clemson's 1 986 ranking in his first year (2009). Clemson's 2009 defense finished in

• Coached the previous 1 5 years at Tennessee under Head Coach Phil- and 1 987 ACC title teams, then he served as a graduate assistant on the top 25 in the nation in seven different categories.

lip Fulmer. He coached in 1 3 bowl games during those 1 5 years and the Tigers' 1 988 ACC Championship team. • Has coached under National Championship Head Coaches Bobby

• was a part of eight teams that won at least 10 games. The Volunteers In 20 years as a full-time Division I coach, his teams have played in Bowden, Johnny Majors, Tom Osborne, and Nick Saban in his career

finished in the top 25 of the polls in 12 of those seasons, including 1 6 bowl games. Including three years as a graduate assistant coach, that dates to the 1982 season.

six top-10 finishes. Tennessee also finished in the top 10 of the AP it is 19 bowl games in 23 seasons. • Spent the 2007 and 2008 seasons at Alabama under Nick Saban

poll five straight years (1995-99). • In his second of eight years at Alabama, he directed the offensive and helped the Crimson Tide to the 2008 SEC Championship game.

Served as Tennessee's recruiting coordinator from 1 999-02. tackles and served as special teams coordinator on its 1 992 national Alabama finished the regular season with a 1 2-0 record and finished

• Coached on the 1998 Tennessee staff that won the national title title team. It defeated Miami (FL) in the Sugar Bowl to claim the title. third in the nation in total defense, fourth in rushing defense, and

with a 13-0 record. That team had six wins over top-25 teams and • Served on the same Alabama staff with current Clemson Head Coach sixth in scoring defense in 2008.

gave up just five rushing touchdowns. Dabo Swinneyfrom 1993-97. • Spent 2003-06 at Florida State, where he was executive head coach

• Tennessee won back-to-back SEC titles in 1 997 and 1 998. • After eight seasons at Alabama, he moved to Virginia Tech, where and linebackers coach under Bobby Bowden.

• In 1 998, he was named the SEC's top defensive line coach. he worked eight years under Head Coach Frank Beamer. • Named the nation s top recruiter by Rivals.com in 2005.

• • • Coached six years (1 988-93) under Head Coach Mack Brown at North Virginia Tech played Florida State for the National Championship Served as head coach at Baylor ( 1 999-02) and assistant coach with

Carolina. He helped the resurgence of North Carolina during that in the Sugar Bowl in 1 999, so Pearman has coached in the National the Carolina Panthers ( 1 995-98).

era, culminating with a 9-3 record in 1992 and a 10-3 mark in 1993. Championship game in the Sugar Bowl with two different schools. • Coached six years at Nebraska (1989-94), as it had a 61-1 1-1 record

• Coached five years at Florida from 1983-87. The Gators played in • Coached at North Carolina in 2006, Duke in 2007, and Maryland in and won four Big 1 2 titles.

two bowl games, including the Gator Bowl in 1 983, and finished in 2008. He helped Maryland to the Humanitarian Bowl in 2008. • Member of the 1 994 Nebraska staff that won the national title.

the top 10 of the AP poll. • Coached at his alma mater (Tennessee) in 1 987 and 1 988, helping

• Coached former Clemson star and NFL All-Pro running back Kevin Playing Experience ittoa 10-2-1 record in 1987.

Mack in high school in the 1970s. Lettered three times as a tight end at Clemson (1 985-87). ..strength & • In 1 984, he helped Oklahoma State to a 10-2 record and #5 ranking

conditioning All-American (1987). in the final AP poll. Playing Experience

Began his football career at Appalachian State in 1969.. .transferred Bowl Participation as a Player Playing Experience to Western Carolina and played in 1 973. 1985 Independence Bowl... 1986 Gator Bowl. .1988 Citrus Bowl. Began his football career at Furman in 1976. ..transferred toTennessee

and played in 1978,79. Education Education

Earned an undergraduate degree from Western Carolina in 1976... Bachelor's degree in finance from Clemson in 1 987. ..master of business Education master's degree from Florida in 1 984. administration from Clemson in 1989. Earned an undergraduate degree from Tennessee in 1981.

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Born June 25, 1951 in Sparta, NC.he and his wife, Kathy, have two Born February 17, 1965. ..he and his wife, Kristy, have one daughter Born March 17, 1958 in La Jolla, CA ...he and his wife, Linda, have a children (Tara, Rhett). (Taylor) and two sons (Tanner, Trent). son, Gordon, and daughter, Caroline. Assistant Coaches 2011 CLEMSON FOOTBALL

CHAP CHARLIE JEFF

Offensive Coordinator Co-Defensive Coordinator Recruiting Coordinator Quarterbacks Defensive Backs Wide Receivers

• 1st Season at Clemson 2nd Season Overall Texas A&M '92 Born December 4, 1968

• Served as offensive coordinator and associate head coach at Tulsa • In his second tour of duty at Clemson. He served as defensive backs • Helped the Tigers to a top-25 AP ranking and the ACC Atlantic

in 2010 and guided that offense to among the best in the nation. coach under Head Coach Tommy West from 1 995-97. Division title in his first full season as an assistant coach in 2009. He

That offense was a big reason Tulsa improved from 5-7 in 2009 to • Clemson was in the top 26 in the nation in pass efficiency defense mentored Jacoby Ford, a Second-Team AII-ACC wide receiver who

10-3 in 2010. The Golden Hurricane won its last seven games. in 2009 and 2010. was an NFL draft pick by the Oakland Raiders.

• Was 1 3th in the nation in passing offense (288.7) and 1 5th in rush- • Coached first-team All-American DeAndre McDaniel in 2009 and • Took over as Clemson's recruiting coordinator in 201 and theTigers

ing offense (216.9) in 2010. Its 505.6 total offense yards per game 2010. McDaniel led the ACC and was tied for third in the nation in put together a top-20 signing class in his first season at the position.

were fifth-most in the nation. Tulsa was the only school in the top interceptions (8) in 2009. He was also named First-Team AII-ACC Clemson's class was ranked #1 9 by ESPN.com . Then in 201 1, Clemson

1 5 in the nation in rushing and passing offense. both seasons. had a consensus top-1 recruiting class.

Tulsa averaged 41.4 points per game, eighth-most in the nation, • Named one of nation's top-25 recruiters by Rivals.com in 2010. • Youngest member of Clemson's full-time staff at the age of 30. He

and scored at least 28 points in 1 2 of its 1 3 games. Tulsa was fifth • Helped Clemson to a top-25 final ranking and the ACC Atlantic became a full-time coach at Clemson on October 1 3, 2008.

nationally in first downs (25.6) and tied for fifth in touchdowns Division title in 2009. Clemson had 21 interceptions, fifth-most in • In the second half of the 2008 season, he coached Aaron Kelly, the

scored from the red zone (46). His offense scored 64 touchdowns Tiger history and tied for fifth-most in the nation. Clemson was #7 ACC's all-time leading receiver.

overall on scrimmage plays (32 rushing, 32 passing). The team to- nationally in pass defense. • Son of former Clemson Associate Head Coach Brad Scott, therefore

taled 1,006 plays (537 rushes, 469 passes) in 2010. • Coached great players in the 1 990s at Clemson, including eight-time Jeff was a part of the first full-time, father-son coaching combination

• G.J. Kinne was fourth in the nation in total offense (323.9) in 2010 Pro Bowl selection Brian Dawkins. He was an All-American and led in Tiger football history.

• and wideout Damaris Johnson was first in all-purpose yards per the ACC in interceptions in Harbison's first year at Clemson ( 1 995). One of three Clemson graduates on the staff (Tony Elliott and Danny

game (202.2). • Came to Clemson from Mississippi State, where he was defensive Pearman are the others).

• Won 82 percent of his games as a high school coach in Texas. He coordinator and safeties coach. He helped Mississippi State to the • A member of three bowl teams as a player at Clemson from 2000-02.

led Lake Travis High School to back-to-back, undefeated (16-0) Liberty Bowl in 2007. The Bulldogs were seventh in the nation in He played in the 2001 Gator Bowl, 2001 Humanitarian Bowl, and

state championship seasons. He won three state titles overall and pass defense and 20th in the nation in pass efficiency defense. 2002 Tangerine Bowl.

played in six state championship games in his high school coach- • Has had two tours of duty atAlabama(1998-00,2003-06). He helped • Noted for his ability as a runner in fake-field-goal situations. He also

ing career. He also won a state title at Bay City High in 2000. Alabama to five bowl games in seven total years, including the played wide receiver for the Tigers during that time.

• In 16 years as a head coach at the high school level, he had a 169- 1999 season when the Crimson Tide won the SEC title and played • Had his first full-time college job at Presbyterian College in 2007 as

38 record (.816). He earned coach-of-the-year honors in 1 1 of Michigan in the Orange Bowl. Alabama finished ranked #8 in the wide receivers coach, then came to Clemson as a graduate assistant

those 16 years. nation that year. He coached defensive backs in his first tour of duty in 2008. He moved into full-time status when Head Coach Tommy

• In 2008, he coached current Texas quarterback Garrett Gilbert, and wide receivers the second time around at Alabama. Bowden resigned at midseason.

who was named Gatorade and Parade Magazine National Player- • Coached at Louisiana State under Head Coach Nick Saban in 2001 • Began his coaching career at Blythewood (SC) High School and won

of-the-Year while setting the state passing yardage mark (4,884). and 2002. The 2001 team won the SEC title and ranked #7 in the a state title in his first year and the program's first year. It is believed

• His 2008 team was ranked #2 in the nation by USA Today and #8 final AP poll with a 10-3 record. to be the first time that has happened in South Carolina high school

by Rivals.com, while his 2009 team was ranked #2 by Rivals.com • Started his coaching career at Gardner-Webb in 1984. football history.

and #9 by USA Today • Has experience coaching in the Arena Football League and World

• Coached Jevan Snead (Mississippi), Kody Spano (Nebraska), An- League of American Football. Playing Experience

drew Smith (North Texas), and Scott Elliott (Tulane) during his high Lettered three years as a wide receiver and holder at Clemson school coaching career. Playing Experience (2000-02).

• Served as head boys basketball coach at Eustace High School from Played four years as a defensive back at Gardner-Webb ( 1 978-81 ) and

1 993-97 and had a 1 28-32 record. had 1 1 career interceptions. ..signed as a free agent with the Buffalo Bowl Participation as a Player

Bills (1 982)...played in the USFL in 1983,84. 2001 Gator Bowl.. .2001 Humanitarian Bowl. ..2002 Tangerine Bowl. Education

Earned an undergraduate degree in mathematics with a minor in Education Education

statistics from Texas A&M in 1 992. B.S. degree in business administration from Gardner-Webb in 1 995. Degree in secondary education from Clemson in 2003.

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Born December 4, 1968 in Edgewood, TX...he and his wife, Paula, Born October 27, 1 959. ..married to the former Tammy McCluney...the Born December 28, 1 980 in Arcadia, FL... married the former Sara Mc-

have two children, a daughter, MacKenzie, and son, Chandler. couple has four children (Charlie, Stedman, Masai, Msiba). Daniel. ..son of former Clemson Assistant Coach Brad Scott (1999-10).

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• Returns to Clemson after spending the last three years at Duke. He • Has 33 years of experience in college coaching. He served as Spent the last three years as a wide receivers coach at Furman.

served as assistant head coach, defensive coordinator, and defen- Vanderbilt's head coach in 2010 after eight years as offensive line • Became the wide receivers coach at Furman in 2008. He helped

sive line coach under Duke Head Coach David Cutcliffe. coach with the Commodores. that program to a 7-5 record in his first year. In 2009, the Paladins

• In 2008, Duke's defense held opponents to 23.4 points per game, • Started his coaching career as a student assistant at Furman under were 20th in the nation in scoring offense.

best in 20 years, and held three opponents to less than 1 points, a Art Baker in 1 976 and became a full-time offensive line coach with Retained by new Furman Head Coach Bruce Fowler in December,

first for the program since 1 976. the Paladins under Dick Sheridan in 1978. In 1977, he served as 2010, but he accepted the position at Clemson the next month.

• This is his second tour of duty at Clemson. He served as defensive football and baseball coach at Hanahan (SO High School. He had • In 2008, he coached All-SoCon performer Adam Mims, who had

line coach in 2005, helping the Tigers to an 8-4 record and a top-25 a 14-2 record in his one year as a baseball coach. a team-high 58 catches, and David Hendrix, who set a freshman

finish in the AP poll. • Moved with Sheridan to N.C. State in 1986. He was a part of a re- record with 46 catches. Mims continued to flourish under Elliott's

• Has NFL experience, as he was an assistant coach with the New surgence of Wolfpack football, as he helped Sheridan turn the 3-8 guidance and ended his career with 198 catches for 2,433 yards.

Orleans Saints in 2006 and 2007. The 2006 Saints had a 1 0-6 record team of 1985 into an 8-3-1 club that beat three AP top-25 teams • The December, 2002 Clemson graduate earned his undergraduate

and won the NFC South. Among his players that year was defen- in 1986. Caldwell was on the staff at N.C. State when it defeated degree in engineering, was a First-Team Academic AII-ACC selec-

sive end Will Smith, who had 1 0.5 sacks and started in the Pro Bowl. Clemson three straight years ( 1 986-88). tion, and a CoSIDA Academic District III team member.

• Prior to coming to Clemson, he worked for Cutcliffe at Mississippi • N.C. State had three top-25 AP finishes from 1 991 -94, including a • Entered the business world after his playing days were over at

for six seasons ( 1 999-04). During that time, the Rebels had a 44-29 #17 ranking in 1992 thanks to a 9-3-1 record. Clemson and worked with Michelin North America for two years.

record, five winning seasons, and four bowl wins. • Coached the Wolfpack offensive line for 1 1 years, then added assis- • Returned to coaching in 2006 as an assistant at S.C. State. He

• In his first year at Mississippi in 1 999, the Rebels were fourth in the tant head coaching responsibilities for his final three years. Four- helped the Bulldogs to consecutive 7-4 seasons (2006,07). The

nation in rushing defense (78.1 ). teen of his players at N.C. State were AII-ACC selections. 2006 team was 23rd in the nation in total offense.

• Started in coaching in 1995 with the defensive tackles at Ten- • Coached at North Carolina in 2000 and 2001. The 2001 Tar Heels • Was a co-captain of Clemson's 2003 team that had a 9-4 record and nessee-Martin. He served two seasons at Louisiana-Lafayette as won eight games, including a 16-10 Peach Bowl win over Auburn. a #22 ranking by AP and USA Today. He had 23 receptions for 286

• strength & conditioning coach ( 1 996) and defensive tackles coach Joined Clemson graduate Bobby Johnson's staff at Vanderbilt in yards and a touchdown that season. He was also a recipient of the

(1 997) before spending one year at Tennessee as assistant strength 2002. He coached Chris Williams, who developed into an All-SEC ACC's Weaver-James-Corrigan Postgraduate Scholarship.

& conditioning coach. Tennessee won the national title in 1998. performer in 2007. He became the highest offensive lineman draft • Dabo Swinney was his position coach in his senior season (2003).

Was a First-Team All-SEC selection in 1989 and was named to Ten- pick in school history (#14 overall) by the Bears. That year in a survey of Clemson players conducted by Anderson

nessee's 100-year anniversary team. A third-round draft pick (#74 • Was a part of the 2008 Vanderbilt staff that guided it to its first win- Independent, he was named the team's "most respected player."

overall) of the Minnesota Vikings, he played three years (1990-92) ning season and bowl game in 26 years. It defeated Boston Col- • Had 34 receptions for 455 yards and two scores in his career. Came

with the New England Patriots. He played 42 games in the NFL and lege in the Music City Bowl, Vanderbilt's first bowl win since 1 955. to Clemson as a walk-on in the fall of 1 999 and finished his career

had five sacks, including three as a rookie in 1 990. From 2005-08, he helped Vanderbilt win games at Arkansas, Geor- with four letters and 44 games, including four as a starter as a se-

gia, Kentucky, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee. nior. He had a touchdown catch at Georgia Tech that year.

Playing Experience • Named Vanderbilt head coach on July 14, 2010 after Bobby John-

Lettered four times as a defensive end at Tennessee (1986-89)... son retired. Caldwell won at Mississippi in his first road game. Playing Experience three-year starter.. .played three seasons (42 games) in the NFL with • Overall, five of his former players have earned All-America honors Lettered four times as a wide receiver at Clemson (2000-03). the New England Patriots. and seven have been drafted into the NFL. Bowl Participation as a Player Bowl Participation as a Player Playing Experience 1999 Peach Bowl...2001 Gator Bowl...2001 Humanitarian Bowl...2002

1986 Sugar BowL.1986 Liberty Bowl...l988 Peach Bowl... 1990 Cot- Lettered three years at Furman under Art Baker, including his senior Tangerine Bowl. .2004 Peach Bowl. ton Bowl. season (1975) when he was named team MVP and offensive captain. Education

Education Education Graduated from Clemson with degree in industrial engineering in

B.S. degree from Tennessee in 1 995. Earned a degree from Furman in 1 977. 2002 with a team-high 3.55 GPA.

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Born November 7, 1966 in Irondale, AL...he and his wife, Constance, Born January 26, 1954 in Pageland, SC. ..he and his wife, Nora Lynn, Bom November 26, 1979 in Watsonville, CA... married to the former have three daughters, Maria, Mariah, and Camille. have one daughter, Emsley. Tamika Whitner of Spartanburg, SC.

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• 13th Season at Clemson • South Florida '79

> Born September 30, 1954

Responsibilities: Graduate assistant who works with Offen- Woody McCorvey returned to Clemson after 20 years to be- Brad Scott is in his 1 3th year with the Clemson program, but his

sive Coordinator Chad Morris. ..assists with video breakdown of op- come Associate Athletic Director for Football Administration on first in athletic administration. The assistant athletic director moved

ponents. ..assists the offensive staff on a day-to-day basis. Dabo Swinney's first staff in 2009. He was Swinney's position coach into administration in March of 201 1 after 1 2 seasons as an assistant

Playing Experience: Punter and wide receiver at Tulsa from during his playing days at Alabama and served as wide receivers and coach under Tommy Bowden and Dabo Swinney from 1 999-1 0. His

2004-06. ..member of the 2005 Conference USA champions and Lib- tight ends coach on Danny Ford's Tiger staff from 1983-89. 1 2-year tenure, which included him working with the offensive line,

erty Bowl champions. McCorvey serves as the primary liaison between Swinney and is tied for the ninth-longest for a Clemson football assistant coach in

Coaching Experience: Student assistant at Tulsa in 2008,09... the athletic and IPTAY administration. He also oversees the manage- the program's history.

offensive quality control assistant at Tulsa in 201 0. ment of the football administrative offices. Scott works primarily with the football program in various

Education: Earned a degree in exercise sports science from His return had a positive effect on the program in 2009 when administrative duties, but he has department-wide responsibilities

Tulsa in 2009. ..pursuing a master's degree in human resources at Clemson won the ACC Atlantic Division for the first time and finished when it comes to serving as a liaison between Clemson and high

Clemson. the season in the top 25 of the AP poll. schools in securing documents needed to gain admission.

Personal: Born April 4, 1 986 in Sapulpa, OK. ..single. He supervises the football budget and works with the staff at Clemson had great success on the gridiron during Scott's ten- Vickery Hall to oversee the team's academic progress. Clemson had ure as an assistant coach. The Tigers recorded seven of the top-nine

six players named to the Academic AII-ACC team in 2010 and Clem- yards-per-play seasons in school history, six of the top-eight seasons

son's APR score in 201 1 was 1 1 th-best among Division I programs. in total offense, each of the top-five touchdown teams, and each of IrV&SUY He also makes speaking engagements and represents the football the top-nine passing yardage teams during his 1 2-year career. staff at various meetings and functions. From 2001 -03, Scott served as offensive coordinator, and in that

McCorvey worked seven seasons at Clemson between 1983- time, Clemson had two of the top-four total offense figures in school

89. With McCorvey coaching the tight ends from 1983-85 and the history. The 2003 offense set a passing yardage record (3,687) that

Video Graduate Assistant wide receivers from 1986-89, Clemson posted a 60-19-3 record and still stands today. That top-25 team that beat #3 Florida State and #6 Defense won three ACC titles. During that time, the Tigers were invited to the Tennessee at the end of the 2003 season averaged 432.0 yards per

1985 Independence Bowl, the 1986 and 1989 Gator Bowls, and the game, still the second-best mark in school history.

1 988 and 1 989 Citrus Bowls. Clemson posted a 10-2 record in each Clemson was bowl eligible all 1 2 years Scott was on staff and

• 3rd Season at Clemson of his last three seasons under Ford. the Tigers played in 1 1 bowl games. The Tigers had five top-25 sea- > Mississippi State '07 Among the players he recruited were future Pro Bowlers Don- sons, including 2009 when Clemson won the ACC Atlantic Division. • Born December 28, 1984 nell Woolford and Chester McGlockton. McGlockton was inducted He coached 15 First or Second-Team AII-ACC players, including five

1 into the state of South Carolina Hall of Fame in 201 . McCorvey also who earned All-America honors.

coached future NFL players Keith Jennings and K.D. Dunn. Scott served under Bobby Bowden at Florida State from 1983-

McCorvey coached at the Division I level for 26 years and went 93. He was the program's offensive coordinator from 1990-93. In

to a bowl game 1 7 of those seasons. Overall, he had 36 years of ex- 1993, Florida State won its first national title and Seminole quarter- Responsibilities: Graduate assistant who works with the of- perience as a football coach. He coached or signed 36 players who back Charlie Ward became the school's first Heisman Trophy winner. fense on practice and game video.. .works on scouting reports. went on to a professional football career as well. He also gained recognition as an outstanding recruiter during Coaching Experience: Student assistant at Mississippi State From 1990-08, he coached in the SEC every year, including his career. Florida State had the #1 class in the nation multiple times in 2006,07. ..graduate assistant coach at Mississippi State in 2008... each of the last five at Mississippi State, where he served as assistant as the recruiting coordinator, and he was named one of the top-25 video graduate assistant (defense) at Clemson in 2009,10. head coach and offensive coordinator in addition to coaching the recruiters in the nation by two recruiting services in 2010 when he Education: Earned a degree in business administration from quarterbacks. He was a big reason the Bulldogs won eight games, signed two five-star recruits from the state of Florida. Mississippi State in 2007. ..master of business administration from including wins over Auburn, Alabama, and Mississippi, in 2007. He Scott is a 1 979 graduate of South Florida and earned a master's Mississippi State in 2009. also coached running back Anthony Dixon, who was a sixth-round degree from Florida State in 1984. He was born on September 30, Personal: Born December 28, 1 984 in Grove Hill, AL...single. draft pick by the 49ers in 201 0, and Kyle Love, a free-agent signee. 1954 in Arcadia, FL and is married to Daryle. The couple has two

McCorvey coached at Tennessee for five years (1999-03). With sons (Jeff, John). Jeff is an assistant coach and the recruiting coordi-

him heading the running game, the Volunteers had a 46-1 4 record. nator on the football staff. He helped guide Tennessee to the 2000 Fiesta Bowl, 2001 Cotton JUSTIN Bowl, 2002 Citrus Bowl, and 2002 and 2003 Peach Bowls. Tennessee won three consecutive New Year's Day Bowl games from 2000-02.

Prior to joining the staff at Tennessee, McCorvey worked one

season at South Carolina, where he served as the wide receivers Graduate Assistant Coach coach in 1 998 under former Tiger Assistant Coach Brad Scott. Offense McCorvey took the South Carolina job following an eight-year

stay at Alabama from 1 990-97. He served seven seasons as its wide

receivers coach and the 1 996 campaign as offensive coordinator. He

was the assistant head coach in 1 997 as well.

Alabama had five top-25 final rankings in his tenure in Tus-

caloosa, including three seasons in the top five. The Crimson Tide

won the 1992 national title with McCorvey serving as wide receiv-

ers coach and Swinney as one of his student-athletes. That season

culminated with a 34-13 win over heavily-favored Miami (FL) in the

Responsibilities: Graduate assistant coach who works with Sugar Bowl. Current Clemson Assistant Coach Danny Pearman was

the offense during practice. ..in charge of the breakdown of oppo- also on that staff. From 1990-96, Alabama had a 70-16-1 record and played in six nents. Jennifer Benton Playing Experience: Wide receiver and punt returner who let- bowl games. With McCorvey at the controls of the 1 996 offense, Ala- Administrative Assistant, Administrative Assistant, in Defense Head Coach tered at Furman from 2003-06. ..his team won the 2004 SoCon title... bama was 10-3, including a win over Michigan the Outback Bowl.

All-SoCon selection in 2005,06. ..finished fourth in career receptions From 1 979-82, he served as an assistant coach at Alabama A&M

at Furman. and helped that program to the #6 rushing offense in Division II in

Coaching Experience: Wide receivers coach at North Green- 1981 after finishing 11th in the nation in scoring offense in 1980.

ville in 2008. ..video graduate assistant (offense) at Clemson in McCorvey began his collegiate coaching career at North Carolina 2009,10. Central in 1978.

Education: Earned a degree in health & exercise science from McCorvey began his coaching career with a six-year stint (1972-

Furman in 2007. 77) at J.M. Tate Senior High School in Florida. A quarterback at Ala-

Personal: Born July 7, 1983 in Pelion, SC. ..his brother, Josh, bama State from 1968-71, McCorvey earned his bachelor's degree

played quarterback at Newberry from 2004-06 and was an All- from Alabama State in 1 972 and a master's degree from West Florida

American... single. in 1977. In 2010, McCorvey was inducted into the Atmore (AL) Hall of

Fame. The Atmore, AL native is married to the former Ann Brown. The couple has a son, Marlon. {ILL UilLUnmS-UIILKS Administrative Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Offense ClemsonTigers.com Recruiting 32 | FOOTBALL SUPPORT STUFF 2011 CLEMSON FOOTBALL

Munson has covered Clemson athletics since 1994, when he

ANpy first joined the network as the network's football pregame, halftime,

and Fifth Quarter Show host. In 1 995, he moved into a full time po-

sition with the Clemson Sports Network as an on-air host and affili-

ate relations manager. In 1997, he was named operations manager Associate AD and became a part of the basketball broadcasts as a pregame, half- Football Operations time, and locker room reporter.

In 2003, he rejoined the radio network as host of the Tiger Tail-

gate Show and Fifth Quarter Show. When Jim Phillips passed away • 15th Season at Clemson • Clemson '79 in September of 2003, he assumed the duties as host of Tiger Calls • Born May 22, 1957 and play-by-play announcer for women's basketball and baseball.

Munson is a 1984 graduate of Appalachian State with a B.S.

degree in communications. He was the play-by-play announcer at

Appalachian State from 1984-91 . In 1993, he served a season as the

play-by-play voice of Western Carolina and in 1994 was the voice of

Andy Johnston is in his 1 5th year with theTiger football program Daniel Bassett is in his third year as director of football pro- the UNC Asheville men's basketball broadcasts.

and currently serves as associate athletic director for football opera- grams at Clemson. He is in charge of on-campus meals and housing, Married on May 26, 1984, Munson and his wife, Elizabeth, have

tions. His responsibilities include managing the program's day-to-day maintaining the recruiting database, and community outreach. Pri- one daughter, Michelle (20).

operations. Although this is his 1 5th year with the football program, or to being hired as director of football programs in 2008, he worked

he has been involved with the Clemson athletic department for 29 as a student volunteer and later in office administration (2003-05).

years. From 1983-97, he was the winningest women's tennis coach He received his undergraduate degree in broadcasting from

in school history. Tennessee in 2001 . He then came to Clemson, where he earned his

In 1 5 years, Johnston guided his squads to five consecutive ACC master's degree in professional communication in 2005.

titles (1 983-87), 1 2 top-25 finishes, and six NCAATourneys. He was ACC The Birmingham, AL native was born on November 23, 1 978.

Coach-of-the-Year for the fourth time and Southeast Region Coach-

of-the-Year for the second time in 1 993. Seven players he coached at

Clemson were named to the ACC 50-Year Anniversary team in 2002.

Johnston had a 254- 160Clemson record and 263- 167 career mark.

He was the coach at Furman in 1 982 before coming to Clemson. His

best season at Clemson was his rookie year when the team had a 30-5

record and finished #7 in the polls. That team won all nine flights of

the ACC Tournament, the only tennis team in Tiger history to do that. He coached former LadyTiger Gigi Fernandez, who was inducted into

the Clemson Hall of Fame in 2005.

Johnston played for Clemson on the hardcourt and earned his

degree in administrative management in 1979. He then served as Danny Poole is in his 1 1th season as Clemson's director of sports the assistant men's tennis coach in 1980. medicine, but he is a veteran of more than 28 years working in the Johnston is a native of Summerville, SC. He is married to the Tiger athletic training facility. He supervises the athletic training former Sophie Woorons. He has a daughter, Kiera (21), and a son, needs of all student-athletes, but his primary area of emphasis is with Noah (4). A second daughter, Caylynn, passed away in 2008. the football program. He has 31 years of full-time experience in the

athletic training field.

Mike Dooley is in his seventh year with the Tiger football pro- Poole served as head athletic trainer for the Carolina Chargers

gram and serves as director of high school relations & player person- of the American Football Association in 1979. In 1980, he became an

net. He is responsible for maintaining and improving relationships assistant trainer at Memphis. During his career as a full-time assistant

between high school coaches and Clemson. there, he earned his master's degree in health education. He came to

Prior to being hired at his current position, he served two Clemson in 1 984 as an assistant under trainer Fred Hoover.

years (2005,06) as a video graduate assistant (defense) and two A 1979 Western Carolina graduate, Poole earned a bachelor's

years (2007,08) as a graduate assistant coach (offense) at Clemson. degree in healths physical education. He was a student trainer for the

Dooley also served as interim tight ends coach in 2008 when Dabo Catamounts for four years. He was published in the NATA Journal in

Swinney was hired as head coach at midseason. 1 979, "The D.P Method for Blisters," as a student at Western Carolina.

Dooley, a native of Toccoa, GA, lettered as a defensive end at Poole was honored in 2001 by his peers with the Athletic Trainers

Furman from 1993-95, but he missed his senior season due to injury. Service Award. The award is presented by the National AthleticTrain-

He had a sack against Clemson in Memorial Stadium in 1994. Fur- ers Association to role models who are future leaders of the training

man reached the Division l-AA playoffs in his final season with the profession. The Charlotte, NC native is married to the former Beth

Paladins. He was also an academic honor roll member and received Morgan. The couple has two daughters, Jacqui Elaine and Abby Blair.

his degree in health & exercise science from Furman in 1 998.

Dooley is married to the former Allison Woodlee, a 2003 gradu-

Jeff Davis is in his third year as assistant athletic director for ate of Clemson. ! — player relations & external affairs within the Clemson football pro- ALPH0NS0 gram. During the previous five years, he served as an assistant

athletic director for fundraising, where he helped raise funds for the

WestZone Club at Memorial Stadium. He also served as the primary spokesman for Clemson University's Call Me Mister Program and Director of Equipment

served as director from 1 999-03. Davis was an All-America linebacker from 1978-81 who cap-

tained the Tigers during their 1981 national title run. "The Judge" • registered a then-Tiger-record 175 tackles in 1981. That same sea- 12th Season at Clemson • Clemson '91 son, he became just the third defensive player in ACC history to be named league MVP. Davis had 14 tackles as Clemson topped Ne-

braska 22-1 5 in the 1 982 Orange Bowl to claim its first national title.

In 1995, he became the fourth member of the Clemson Ring of

Honor, then he was named to Clemson's Centennial Team in 1 996. In 2002, he was named to the ACC's 50-Year Anniversary team. Alphonso Smith is in his 16th season at Clemson, and he is in In 2007, he was accorded the highest honor attainable for a col- his 1 2th year overseeing all equipment operations. Smith served as lege player when he was inducted into the National Football Foun- a men's basketball manager during his undergraduate and graduate dation College Football Hall of Fame. Davis has made a name for Don Munson in his second year with the Clemson athletic de- years at Clemson from 1985-92. He was a member of the staff of himself outside of the Clemson community. A fifth-round draft pick partment in a full-time capacity. He is a familiar name to Tiger fans Clemson's only ACC regular-season championship team in history by Tampa Bay in 1 982, he played six seasons in the NFL. During his -92. because of his involvement with the Clemson radio network for the ( 1 989-90). Smith also served as a graduate assistant in 1 991 time as a professional, he also completed his remaining coursework last 16 years. Smith worked as assistant equipment supervisor at Memphis for and graduated from Clemson in 1984. Munson took over the new position of creative media services three years. He was responsible for assisting the football program and In 1999, he returned to Clemson as field director of Call Me director in 2010. He has department-wide responsibilities, with an was in charge of men's and women's basketball, women's golf, and Mister. It seeks to recruit, train, certify, and secure employment for emphasis on football. He supervises the football recruiting website men's and women's track & field. African-American males as elementary teachers in the state's public and social media, provides video features for ClemsonTigers.com, He is a 1991 graduate of Clemson, as he earned his degree in schools. In 2001, he was awarded $100,000 for the program from authors articles for various Clemson publications and websites, and social science secondary education. He is a member of the Athletic Oprah Winfrey's "Angel Network." serves as the master of ceremonies for the Prowl & Growl meetings Equipment Managers Association and is the District III director. He Davis is the president of Goal Line Stand, which supports young in the spring. He continues to serve as host of the Clemson football was also named Equipment Manager-of-the-Year for District III in people as adults as they seek to remain committed to values that and basketball coaches radio call-in program, "Tiger Calls," and pro- 2006-07. Smith is married to the former Kim Teel of Omaha, NE. The shape and govern their lives. The ordained pastor lives in Clemson vides play-by-play commentary on various Clemson Olympic sports. couple has a son, Andrue Christopher, and daughter, Lauryn Louise. with his wife, Joni, and their six children.

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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT...

"Running down the Hill is still talked about everywhere I go. Players who played against Clemson when I was in college remember us running down

the Hill and thinking we would gain some type of spirit on the held The adrenalin rush was unbelieveable for a Clemson player and quite a shock for the opponent on gameday." Former Clemson Ail-American Jerry Butler

"/ came here knowing it would be loud and Clemson would bit hard, but

the noise was the biggest factor. I didn 't concentrate as well because of it."

Herschel Walker after Clemson's 13-3 win in 1981, his only regular-season loss

"Howard's Rock has strange powers. When you rub it and run down the Hill, your adrenaline flows. It is the most emobonal experience I have ever had. Six-time All-Pro and Tiger Ail-American Michael Dean Perry

"When Clemson players rub that Rock and run down the Hill, it's the most exciting 25 seconds in college football." Brent Musburger, ABC Sports

"Death Valley really lives up to its image. I was impressed with this stadium.

When you put 80,000 people in there, it feels like they are on top of you.

Id hate to be whoever comes here to play Clemson." San Francisco quarterback Steve Young

"Florida was loud in the swamp. But the loudest, not only stadium, but the loudest place I have ever been around in my life was definitely Death

Valley I was yelling at the top of my lungs and I couldn't even hear what

I was saying. That place was unreal in how loud it was. I don't think I will ever be in a louder place than Clemson."

Florida State quarterback Chris Rix, 2001

"In 2005, Clemson's Memorial Stadium, commonly known as 'Death Valley' reached an astounding 126 decibels when a packed crowd observed Charles

Bennett 's sack ofKyle Wright in the Tigers ' overtime game against Miami (FL).

This level easily surpassed the old record of 121 decibels set by Louisiana

State fans in Tiger Stadium, which holds nearly 11,000 more fans." RealFootball365.com

" The game when I was a sophomore (in the 2005 season) stands out for me.

What an awesome place that is to play. I'll never forget that atmosphere, and I know for a fact I've never seen so much orange in one place at one time. If you've never been there, going out on the field for the first time at Clemson is incredible." Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan, 2007

"We go to a lot of great venues for college football, but this doesn't take a back seat to anyplace In terms of the atmosphere, stadium, the noise, and the facilities, this is a special place on a Saturday night." ESPN commentator Todd Blackledge, 2009

LARGEST CAMPUS STADIUMS

Rk School Stadium Capacity

1. Michigan Michigan Stadium 109,901

2. Penn State Beaver Stadium 107,282

3. Ohio State Ohio Stadium 102,329

4. Tennessee Neyland Stadium 102,037

5. Alabama Bryant-Denny Stadium 101,821

6. Texas Texas Memorial Stadium 100,119

7 Southern California Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum 93,607

8 Georgia Sanford Stadium 92,746

9 UCLA Rose Bowl 92,542

10. Louisiana State Tiger Stadium 92,400

11. Florida Ben Hill Griffin Stadium 88,548 12 Auburn lordan-Hare Stadium 87,451

13. Texas ASM Kyle Field 83,002

14. Florida State Doak S. Campbell Stadium 82,300 IS Oklahoma Oklahoma Memorial Stadium 82,112 16. CLEMSON MEMORIAL STADIUM 81,500 17 Nebraska Memorial Stadium 81,067

18. Notre Dame Notre Dame Stadium 80,795 19 Wisconsin Camp Randall Stadium 80,321

20. South Carolina Williams-Bnce Stadium 80,250

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Clemson Team Clemson Individual

Total Offense 756 vs. Wake Forest, 10-31-1981 Total Offense 378 by Woodrow Dantzler vs. Florida State, 1 1-3-2001

vs. N.C. State, 10-7-2000 - - 95 9 263 by Raymond Priester vs. Duke, 1 1 1 1 1 995

Yards Per Play 9.2 vs. North Texas, 9-4-20 1 Carrie" 36 by Ray Yauger vs. Wake Forest, 1 0-1 8-1 969

Rushing Yards 536 vs. Wake Forest, 10-31-1981 Passing Yards 372 by Cullen Harper vs. Virginia Tech, 1 0-6-2007

73 vs. Virginia, 10-21-1972 Completions 38 by Cullen Harper vs. Virginia Tech, 1 0-6-2007

Yards Per Carry 10.3 vs. Presbyterian College, 9-22-1945 Passing Attempts 66 by Cullen Harper vs. Virginia Tech, 1 0-6-2007

" Rushing Touchdowns 11 vs. Presbyterian College, 9-22-1945 Completion •> ( min. 1 5 att.) 94.1 by Woodrow Dantzler vs. The Citadel, 9-2-2000 10-6-2007 Passing Yards 372 vs. Virginia Tech, 9 261.1 by Cullen Harper vs. Central Michigan, 1 0-20-2007 Completions 38 vs. Virginia Tech, 10-6-2007 Pass!"assing Touchdownsouc owns 5 by Cullen Harper vs. Louisiana-Monroe, 9-8-2007

Passincj Attempts 67 vs. Virginia Tech, 10-6-2007 5 by Cullen Harper vs. Central Michigan, 1 0-20-2007 D Passing Efficiency 262.9 vs. Furman, 9-15-2007 Keceptions 12 by Airese Currie vs. Middle Tennessee, 9- 1 3-2003

Passing Touchdowns 6 vs. Central Michigan, 10-20-2007 Receiving Yards 174 by Aaron Kelly vs. Virginia Tech, 1 0-6-2007

First Downs 35 vs. Wake Forest, 10-31-1981 Receiving Touchdowns 3 by Dreher Gaskin vs. Auburn, 1 1-21-1953

35 vs. Central Michigan, 10-20-2007 3 by Tony Home vs. Texas-El Paso, 10-4-1997 All D Points 82 vs. Wake Forest, 10-31-1981 Aii'Kurpose Yarcts 312 by CJ. Spiller vs. Florida State, 1 1 -7-2009

Puntincj Average 56.6 vs. Wake Forest, 1 0-29- 1 977 Puntruin ntriuiReturnh Yarriciditi) 126 by Donnell Woolford vs. Georgia Tech, 9-26- 1 987

13 vs. Furman, 1 1-21-1942 Kickoff Return Yards 160 by John Shields vs. Alabama, 10-25-1 969

13 vs. Pensacola N.A.S., 10-13-1945 Interceptions 3 by Kit Jackson vs. Wake Forest, 1 0-30-1 965

- Penalties 15 vs. Wake Forest, 11-2-1985 3 by Brian Dawkins vs. Duke, 1 1 -1 1 1 995

15 vs. Duke, 10-17-1987 3 by Alex Ardley vs. Maryland, 10-14-2000

Penalty Yards 155 vs. Wake Forest, 10-29-1977 3 by Michael Hamlin vs. The Citadel, 9-6-2008

Punt Return Yards 227 vs. Georgia Tech, 9-26-1 987 Tackles 24 by Jeff Davis vs. North Carolina, 1 1-8-1980

Kickoff Return Yards 165 vs. Maryland, 1 1 -1 6-2002 Tackles For Loss 6 by Keith Adams vs. Duke, 1 1 -6-1 999

Interception Return Yards 131 vs. Western Carolina, 9-25-1 982 Sacks 4 by Keith Adams vs. Duke, 11-6-1 999

Interceptions By Defense I ;s 5 vs. Virginia, 10-31 -1 964 1 vs. Virginia, 10-21-1972 Opponent Individual 5 vs. Georgia, 9-19-1981 Total Offense 450 by George Godsey (Georgia Tech), 10-28-2000

5 vs. North Carolina, 1 1-4-1995 Rushing Yards 227 by Ted Brown (N.C. State), 1 1-25-1975

vs. N.C. State, 10-30-2004 38 byTorin Kirtsey (Georgia), 10-7-1995

Fumbles 14 vs. Presbyterian College, 9- 1 -1 953 Passing Yards 454 by George Godsey (Georgia Tech), 1 0-28-2000

Fumbles Lost vs. many Completions 35 by George Godsey (Georgia Tech), 10-28-2000

; Tackles for Loss . 19 vs. N.C. State, 10-24-1987 Passing Attempts 57 by Kip Allen (The Citadel), 10-4-1986

Sacks By Defense vs. Furman, 9-7-1996 57 by George Godsey (Georgia Tech), 10-28-2000

Pass Breakups 18 vs. The Citadel, 10-4-1986 Receptions 1 4 by Kelly Campbell (Georgia Tech), 1 0-28-2000

Receiving Yards 249 by Peter Warrick (Florida State), 9-20-1 997

A - triple-overtime game; Note Clemson first played its home games at Memorial All-Purpose Yards 374 by Peter Warrick (Florida State), 9-20-1997

Stadium in 1942. Tackles for Loss 4 by Ross Browner (Notre Dame), 1 1-12-1977

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tioning at Clemson. Batson was named master strength & conditioning coach by the

Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) in

2009. This honor is the highest given in the strength & conditioning

profession. He was also presented with a blue MSCC jacket in 2009.

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he became director in 1997, helping the Tigers to 12 bowl games and

five top-25 final rankings. While at Clemson, he has worked for three

head football coaches and has had a tremendous impact throughout

the state at many notable high school programs.

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giate level. The Travelers Rest, SC native was a tight end at The Citadel

in 1979 before transferring to Newberry, where he was a two-year

letterman and team co-captain during his senior season.

Batson earned his bachelor of arts degree in physical education

from Newberry in 1985 and his master's degree in education from

Clemson in 1988. Prior to his collegiate career, Batson was named to

the 1977 all-state football team as a defensive end in high school.

Batson is married to the former Susan Malone of Greenville, SC. The couple has two sons, Michael and Benjamin.

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08 Fr. WR Fr. S-Fr. LB Fr. QB Fr. LB Fr. Charlotte. NC Isle of Palms, SC Saint George, SC Hastings, FL Dublin. OH Bennettsville, SC

LB • Fr. Charlotte. NC

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WR . 'So. OL Fr Gatllnburg. TN Ninety Six. SC

TIGER RESERVES NUMERICAL ROSTER

# Player Pos. Hgt. Wgt. CI. Exp. Hometown High School Major

25 C J. Jones CB 6-0 180 •So. SQ Lincolnton, GA Lincoln County HS Civil Engineering

38 Julian Patton WR 6-0 185 "So. SQ Rock Hill, SC Northwestern HS Community Recreation, Sport, & Camp Management

47 Greg Colquitt P 5-10 175 Fr. HS Maryville, TN Maryville HS Pre-Business

48 Dante Stewart CB 5-8 185 •Fr. RS Swansea, SC Calhoun County HS Sociology

49 Beau Brown S 6-1 200 Fr. HS Beaufort, SC Beaufort HS General Engineering

51 Harrison Tucker OL 6-3 305 Fr. HS Ninety Six, SC Ninety Six HS General Engineering

S3 Jim Brown LS 6-3 235 Fr. HS Walterboro, SC Pinewood Prep School Environmental & Natural Resources

56 Sam Van Gieson LS 5-10 185 •Jr. SQ Greer, SC Riverside HS Marketing

60 Tyler Felt OL 6-2 255 •So SQ Greenville, SC J.l. Mann HS Packaging Science 75 TJ Buck OL 6-2 290 •So. SQ Chapin, SC Chapin HS Undeclared

75 Michael Sobeski LS 6-2 195 •Fr. RS Roebuck, SC Dorman HS Mechanical Engineering 85 Taylor Ogle WR 6-4 200 '•So. SQ Gatllnburg, TN Gatlinburg-Pittman HS Financial Management 87 William Bello WR 5-11 195 •Fr. RS San Francisco, CA Saint Ignatius College Preparatory Pre-Business

87 Matt Porter WR 5-11 190 •Fr. HS Charleston, SC James Island School Community Recreation, Sport, & Camp Management 89 Wes Forbush WR 6-2 185 •Fr." RS Johnson City, TN Science Hill HS Pre-Business 95 Brian Symmes PK 5-11 180 •So. HS Greenville, SC EastsideHS English

- spent one season as a red-shirt player

p 2011-12 BOWL SCHEDULE

Date Day Time Bowl Location Stadium Network Participants

12-17 Sat. 2:00 PM Gildan New Mexico Bowl Albuquerque, NM University Stadium ESPN MWC vs.Pac-12 5:30 PM Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Boise, ID Bronco Stadium ESPN MAC vs. WAC 9:00 PM R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl New Orleans, LA Louisiana Superdome ESPN C-USA vs. Sun Belt 12-20 Tue. 8:00 PM Beef O'Brady's Bowl Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg, FL Tropicana Field ESPN Big East vs. C-USA 12-21 Wed. 8:00 PM San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl San Diego, CA Qualcomm Stadium ESPN MWC vs. WAC 12-22 Thu. 8:00 PM MAACO Bowl Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV Sam Boyd Stadium ESPN MWC vs. Pac-12 12-24 Sat. 8:00 PM Sheraton Hawaii Bowl Honolulu, HI Aloha Stadium ESPN C-USA vs. WAC 12-26 Won. 5:00 PM Advocare VI 00 Independence Bowl Shreveport, LA Independence Stadium ESPN2 ACC vs. MWC

12-27 Tue. 4:30 PM Little Caesars Pizza Bowl Detroit, Ml Ford Field ESPN Big Ten vs. MAC 8:00 PM Belk Bowl Charlotte, NC Bank of America Stadium ESPN ACC vs. Big East 12-28 Wed. 4:30 PM Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman Washington, D.C. RFK Stadium ESPN ACC vs. Navy 8:00 PM Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl San Diego, CA Qualcomm Stadium ESPN Big 12 vs. Pac-12 12-29 Thu. 5:30 PM Champs Sports Bowl Orlando, FL Florida Citrus Bowl ESPN ACC vs. Big East 9:00 PM Valero Alamo Bowl San Antonio, TX Alamodome ESPN Big 12 vs. Pac-12

12-30 Fri. 12:00 PM Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl Dallas, TX Gerald J. Ford Stadium ESPN Brigham Young vs. C-USA 3:20 PM New Era Pinstripe Bowl Bronx, NY Yankee Stadium ESPN Big 12 vs. Big East 6:40 PM Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl Nashville, TN LP Field ESPN ACC vs. SEC 10:00 PM Insight Bowl Tempe, AZ Sun Devil Stadium ESPN Big Ten vs. Big 12 12-31 Sat. 12:00 PM Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas Houston, TX Reliant Stadium ESPN Big Ten vs. Big 12 2:00 PM Hyundai Sun Bowl El Paso,TX Sun Bowl CBS ACC vs. Pac-12 3:30 PM AutoZone Liberty Bowl Memphis, TN Liberty Bowl ABC C-USA vs. SEC 3:30 PM Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl San Francisco, CA AT&T Park ESPN Army vs. Pac-12 7:30 PM Chick-fil-A Bowl Atlanta, GA Georgia Dome ESPN ACC vs. SEC 1-2 Mon. 12 00 PM TicketCity Bowl Dallas, TX Cotton Bowl ESPNU Big Ten vs. C-USA Florida Citrus ESPN Big Ten vs. SEC 1 :00 PM Capital One Bowl Orlando, FL Bowl Field ESPN2 Big Ten vs. SEC 1 :00 PM Gator Bowl Jacksonville, FL EverBank 1:00 PM Outback Bowl Tampa, FL Raymond James Stadium ABC Big Ten vs. SEC

5:00 PM Rose Bowl Game presented by VIZIO Pasadena, CA Rose Bowl ESPN Big Ten Champion vs. Pac- 1 2 Champion 8:30 PM Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Glendale, AZ University of Phoenix Stadium ESPN Big 1 2 Champion vs. BCS 1-3 Tue. 8:30 PM Allstate Sugar Bowl New Orleans, LA Louisiana Superdome ESPN SEC Champion vs. BCS 1-4 Wed. 8:30 PM Discover Orange Bowl Miami Gardens, FL Sun Life Stadium ESPN ACC Champion vs. BCS FOX Big 12 vs. SEC 1-6 Fri. 8:00 PM AT&T Cotton Bowl Arlington, TX Cowboys Stadium Big East vs. SEC 1-7 Sat. 1:00 PM BBVA Compass Bowl Birmingham, AL Legion Field ESPN 1-8 Sun. 9:00 PM GoDaddv.com Bowl Mobile, AL Ladd-Peebles Stadium ESPN MAC vs. Sun Belt 1-9 Mon. 8:30 PM Allstate BCS National Championship Game New Orleans, LA Louisiana Superdome ESPN BCS (#1) vs. BCS (#2)

Note: All times are EST and subject to change; possible bowls for ACC teams in bold.

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CLEfnsoH Alphabetical roster

20 1 1 CLEMSON FOOTBALL

Allen, Dwayne TE 6-4 255 Mr. g Parker, Justin LB 6-1 225 So. Fayetteville, NC (Terry Santord HS) • Health Science Port Royal. SC (Beaufort HS) • Sociology

Andrews, Daniel LB 5-11 205 Sr. Peake, Charone WR 6-3 205 Fr. 41 Jacksonville FL (Tnnity Chnstian Academy) • Sociology 19 Moore SC (Dorman HS) • Pre-Business

Anthony, Shaq 0T 6-4 275 Fr. OO Peters. Carry S 5-11 190 *Fr. 76 Williamston SC (Wren HSI • Pre-Business 00r cConyers. OA (Heritage HS) • Sociology

Anthony, Stephone LB 6-3 235 Fr. TQ Price, Phillip .OT 6-5 315 "Sr. 12 Potkton. NC (Anson HS) Economics / J Dillon SC (Dion Chnstian School) • Community Recreation. Sport. & Camp Management

Barnes, Tavaris DT 6-4 270 *Fr. JO Region, Spencer OG 6-4 380 Fr. 6 Jacksonville FL (First Coast HS) • Community Recreation. Sport. & Camp Management I Cullman. At (Cullman HS) • Philosophy

Beasley, David OC 6-4 315 *Fr. OA Ford, Brandon TE/WR ... 6-4 235 "Jr. Roberts, Morgan QB 6-2 200 Fr.

Columbus CA (CW Carver HS) • Sociology OUvP Wando SC (Hanahan HS) • Sociology 16 Charlotte NC (Charlotte Country Day School) • Pre-Business

Beasley, Vic DE 6-3 235 *Fr. Freeman. Dalton C 6-5 285 *Jr. Robinson, Darius CB 5-11 170 So. Adairsvtlle GA (Adairsville HS) • Undeclared 55 Pelion. SC (Pelion HS) • Communication Studies 21 Coflege Park, GA (Westlake HS) • Community Recreation, Sport, & Camp Management

Bellamy, Mike RB 5-10 175 Fr. nn Goodman, Malliciah DE 6-4 280 Jr. Sanders, Matt OL 6-4 330 * Jr. 5 Nocatee. FL (Charlotte HS) • Sociology H I Florence, SC (West Florence HS) • Sociology 54 Crestvrew, FL (Crestview Senior HS) - History

* I O Benton. Spencer PK/P 6-2 195 Jr. Goodson, B.J LB 6-1 235 Fr. 01 Seckinger, Stanton WR 6-5 200 Fr. • • Myrtlei Beach, (Myrtle Beach HS) Sociology Lamar. (Lamar HS) Sociology Isle • 10 SC 44 SC 01 ol Palms., SCS (Porter-Gaud School) Pre-Business

Boyd. Tajh QB 6-1 225 *So. Gore, Joe DE 6-6 260 Fr. Sensabaugh, Coty CB 6-0 185 * Gr. 10 Hampton, VA (Phoebus HS) • Sociology 73 Lake Waccamaw NC (East Colunbus HS) • Community Recreation Soon & Camp Management 15 Kingsport, TN (Dobyns-Bennett HS) • Communication Studies

Branch. Andre DE 6-5 260 *Sr. 91 Hall, Rashard S 6-1 210 J *Gr. *Q Shatley, Tyler DT 6-3 295 *So. 40 Richmond. VA (Vanna HS) • Sociology «J1 Saint Augustine. FL (Saint Augustine HS) * Human Resource Development HO Icard. NC (East Burke HS) • Civil Engineering

Breeland, Bashaud CB 6-0 185 "Fr. An Harrison, Will WR 5-10 195 Sr. QQ Shuey, Spencer LB 6-3 250 * So. 17 Allendale. SC (ASendale-Faidax HS) • Community Recreation. Sport. & Camp Management H I Manetta. GA (Walton HS) • Management 00 Chariorte NC (South Mecklenburg HS) • Management

5-11 5-11 6-2 AQ Brewer, Xavier CB 190 "Jr. Hawkins, Corico LB 230 Jr. OA Smith, Darrell FB/TE .... 245 *So. b9 Jacksonville, FL (Bartram Trail HS) • Psychology 42 Milledgeville, GA (Baldwin HS) • Sociology O" Gadsden. AL (Gadsden City HS) • Sociology

Brown, Desmond CB 5-11 185 *Fr. 6 Hopkins, DeAndre WR 6-1 200 So. n*) Smith, David 0G 6-5 310 *Gr. 45 Centre. AL (Cherokee County HS) * Community Recreation, Sport, & Camp Management Central. SC(DW Daniel HS) • Community Recreation. Sport. & Camp Management 1 ij Greenville. SC (Greenville HS) • Sociology

Brown, Jaron WR 6-2 200 * Jr. nn Howard, D.J RB 5-11 195 *Fr. 00 Smith, Robert S 5-11 210 Fr. 18 Cheraw. SC (Cheraw HS) • Management m m Lincoln, AL (Lincoln HS) • Special Education b 1 Sarnf George, SC (Woodland HS) • Health Science

OH Brown. Kantrell S 6-2 195 *Sr. 1 Humphries, Adam WR 6-0 190 Fr. 7 Steward, Tony LB 6-1 245 Fr. V i Saint Matthews, SC (Calhoun County HS) * Travel & Tounsm I O Spartanburg, SC (Dorman HS) • Community Recreation, Sport, & Camp Management Hastings. FL (Pedro Menendez HS) • Pre-Busrness

r(| Jarrett, Grady DT 6-0 295 Fr. Stoudt, Cole QB 6-4 200 Fr.

90 Charlotte. NC (Victory Chnstian Center School) • Comrrmty Recreation, Sport & Camp Management vileI Conyers, GA (Rockdale County HS) • Pre-Business Dublin. OH (Dublin Cottman HS) • Pre-Busrness

Bryant. Martavis WR 6-5 205 Fr. Jenkins, Martin CB 5-9 175 So. Thomas, Brandon 0L 6-3 300 'So. Calhoun Falls, SC (JL Hanna HS) • Sociology 14 Roswell, GA (Centennial HS) • Sociology 63 Spartanburg. SC (Dorman HS) • Secondary Education

Buice, Demont RB 6-1 225 *Fr. 20 Jones, Marquan WR 5-10 195 Sr. Thomas, Tra DT 6-0 290 *Fr. 24 Gadsden, AL (Gaston HS) • Undeclared Columbia, SC (Btythewood HS) • Community Recreation, Sport, & Camp Management 95 Wadesboro, NC (Anson HS) • Community Recreation. Sport. & Camp Management

QA Byers, Roderick DE 6-3 275 Fr. QC Joseph, Mansa RB 5-11 210 *Sr. Thompson, Brandon DT 6-2 310 Sr. vaa Roc* Hill, SC (Northwestern HS) • Sociology 03 Salters. SC (C£ Murray HS) • Special Education 98 Thomasville, CA (Thomasville HS) • Management

QQ Catanzaro, Chandler PK 6-2 200 *So. Lakip, Ammon PK 5-10 185 Fr. nn Timothy, Gifford 0T 6-6 315 *Fr. Vv Greenville, SC (Chnst Church Episcopal School) • Biological Sciences 36 -forms Creek, GA (Chattahoochee HS) • Pre-Business iIIa' Middletown. DE (Middletown HSI • Biological Sciences

Christian, Quandon LB 6-2 220 *So. Lewis, Carlton S 6-2 205 *Jr. Townsend, Lateek LB 6-2 215 Fr. 34 Lake View, SC (Lake View HS) • Sociology 32 Sarnf Augustine, FL tSaint Augustine HS) • Sociology 20 BemettsvUe, SCIManboro County HS)* Community Recreation. Sport. & Camp Management

CO Cloy, Mason 0L 6-3 310 *Gr. Mac Lain, Eric TE 6-4 265 Fr. Q Traylor. Drew TE 6-5 250 *Sr. Ufa Columbia, SC (Spnng Valley HS) • Park & Protected Area Management 88 Hope Mills, NC (Jack Bntt HS, • Health Science Um BirminghamBirminghai AL (Mountain Brook HSl • Management

QC Cooper, Sam TE 6-4 240 *Fr. Maybank, Jerome ....DT 6-4 345 Fr. fn Walker, Landon 0T 6-6 305 *Gr. OU tVenfwood. TN (The Ensworth School) • Undeclared Pawleys Island. SC (Waccamaw HS) • Philosophy f b North Wilkesboro. NC (East Wilkes HS) • Management

9 Craig, Joe WR 5-10 160 *Fr. McClain, Antoine 0G 6-6 335 Sr. Walls, Colton LB 6-2 220 Fr. Galfney, SC (Gattney Senior HS) • Pre-Business 74 Anniston, AL (Anniston HS) • Sociology 48 Charlotte NC (Charlotte Latin School) • Pre-Busrness

QO Crawford, Corey DE 6-5 280 Fr. OC McDowell, Roderick RB 5-9 190 *So. Watkins. Sammy WR 6-1 200 Fr. • • Fort Myers. FL (South Fort HS) • Communication Studies w Columbus. GA (G W Carver HS ) Community Recreation Sport. 6. Camp Management KV Sumter, SC (Sumter HS) Sociology 2 Myers

2 Davis, Cortez CB 6-3 195 Fr. McElveen, Donny QB 6-2 210 'So. Watson, Josh DT 6-4 290 *Fr. Daytona Beach. Fl (Mainland HS) • Sociology 14 Summerville. SC tSummerville HS) Travel & Tounsm 91 Wilmington. DE (John Dickinson HS) • Sociology

CO Davis, Kalon OG 6-5 335 "Fr. McNeal.Bryce WR 6-1 180 *So. nn Webster, Reid 0G 6-4 295 *Fr. || 0/ Chester SC (Chester Senior HS) • Computer Science Minneapolis. MN (Breck HS) • Communication Studies I I Woodstock. GA (Etowah HS) • Marketing

Demaras. Steven LB 6-1 220 Sr. McNeal, Tony 6-0 195 Fr. Willard. Jonathan LB 6-2 220 * Jr. 39 Westtord. MA (Westtord Academy! • Financial Management 12 Chester. SC (Chester Senior HS) • History 46 Lons. SC (Ions HS) • Sociology

Diehl, Chad FB 6-2 260 *Sr. 5Meeks, Jonathan S 6-1 210 Jr. QQ Williams. DeShawn DT 6-1 290 Fr. • • 30 Lyman, SC (James F Byrnes HS) • Management Roc* Hill. SC (Rock Hill HS) Sociology «f *J Cenfra( SC (DW Daniel HS) Sociology

nn Ellington, Andre RB 5-10 190 *Jr. Moore, Rennie DT 6-3 265 *Sr. Zimmerman, Dawson P 6-2 205 Sr. MO Moncks Comer. SC (Berkeley HS) • Community Recreation. Sport. & Camp Management 94 Saint Marys GA (Camden County HS) • Sociology 96 Lawrenceville. GA (Brookwood HS) • English

J CO Fajgenbaum, Phillip LS 6-0 220 'So Norton, Ryan C 6-3 265 Fr. " spent one season as a red-shirt player; - junior by eligibility Vh Raleigh. NC (Ravenscrott School) • Management Simpsonville. SC (Mautoin HSI • Undeclared

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1 Martavis Bryant WR 6-5 205 Fr. 1 Brett Moncrief WR 6-3 209 Sr.

2 Sammy Watkins WR 6-1 200 Fr. 2 Barry Valcin DB 5-11 207 Sr.

2 Cortez Davis CB 6-3 195 Fr. 3 Eric Thomas WR 6-1 216 So.

3 VicBeasley DE 6-3 235 *Fr. 4 Chris Anderson RB 5-8 184 Jr.

5 Mike Bellamy RB 5-10 175 Fr. 5 Corey Johnson WR 6-0 186 Jr.

5 Jonathan Meeks S 6-1 210 Jr. 5 Dionte Ponder DB 5-11 169 Fr. 6 Tavaris Barnes DT 6-4 270 *Fr. 6 Corey Robinson QB 6-1 216 So.

6 DeAndre Hopkins WR 6-1 200 So. 7 Jamie Hampton QB 6-1 217 Sr.

7 Tony Steward LB 6-1 245 Fr. 7 Chris Pickett DB 5-11 187 So.

8 ColeStoudt QB 6-4 200 Fr. 8 Camren Hudson DB 5-10 185 So.

8 Justin Parker LB 6-1 225 So. 8 Adrian Hill WR 5-10 170 Fr.

9 Joe Craig WR 5-10 160 *Fr. 9 Ladarrius Madden DB 5-9 202 Sr. 10 TajhBoyd QB 6-1 225 •So. WHEN CLEMSON HAS THE BALL 10 Brynden Trawick DB 6-2 223 Jr. 11 BryceMcNeal WR 6-1 180 *So. 1 1 Khary Franklin WR 5-8 167 So.

12 Stephone Anthony LB 6-3 235 Fr. Clemson Offense 12 Sam Haskins WR 6-4 207 So.

12 TonyMcNeal QB 6-0 195 Fr. Pos. # Player Hgt. Wgt. CI. 13 Gavin Ellis TE 6-6 265 So.

13 Spencer Benton PK/P 6-2 195 •Jr. LT 79 Phillip Price 6-5 315 •Sr. 15 Justin Albert WR 5-8 171 So.

1 3 Adam Humphries WR 6-0 190 Fr. LG 73 David Smith 6-5 310 •Gr. 17 BJ.Chitty WR 6-2 199 Fr.

14 Martin Jenkins CB 5-9 175 So. C 55 Dalton Freeman 6-5 285 •Jr. 18 Michael Taylor PK/P 5-10 207 Sr.

14 Donny McElveen QB 6-2 210 •So. or 62 Mason Cloy 6-3 310 •Gr. 18 Bryan Holmes WR 6-0 170 Fr.

15 Coty Sensabaugh CB 6-0 185 *Gr. RG 74 Antoine McClain 6-6 335 Sr. 19 Jimmie Anderson DB 5-8 160 Sr.

1 6 Morgan Roberts QB 6-2 200 Fr. RT 72 Landon Walker 6-6 305 •Gr. 20 Shawn Southward RB 5-8 189 Jr.

17 Bashaud Breeland CB 6-0 185 •Fr. TE 83 Dwayne Allen 6-4 255 •Jr. 21 John Robles DE 6-3 255 Sr.

18 Jaron Brown WR 6-2 200 •Jr. WR 6 DeAndre Hopkins 6-1 200 So. 22 AngeloHadley LB 5-11 197 So.

19 CharonePeake WR 6-3 205 Fr. QB 10 Tajh Boyd 6-1 225 •So. 23 Brandon Kent WR 5-7 178 Jr.

20 LateekTownsend LB 6-2 215 Fr. RB 23 Andre Ellington 5-10 190 •Jr. 24 T.J.Mitchell RB 5-8 180 Jr.

21 Darius Robinson CB 5-11 170 So. WR 18 Jaron Brown 6-2 200 •Jr. 25 Xavier Lamb LB 5-9 222 Sr.

22 DJ. Howard RB 5-11 195 •Fr. WR 2 Sammy Watkins 6-1 200 Fr. 26 Bryan Willis DB 5-10 182 Jr.

23 Andre Ellington RB 5-10 190 •Jr. PK 39 Chandler Catanzaro 28 Daron White RB 5-9 175 Fr.

24 DemontBuice RB 6-1 225 •Fr. 29 Joe Lofton DB 6-1 183 Fr.

25 Roderick McDowell RB 5-9 190 •So. Troy Defense 31 DJ. Taylor RB 6 229 Jr.

26 Marquan Jones WR 5-10 195 Sr. Pos. # Player Hgt. Wgt. CI. 32 Montrell Conner RB 6-2 220 Jr.

27 Robert Smith S 5-11 210 Fr. LDE7 94 Jonathan Massaquoi 6-2 250 Jr. 34 Ethan Davis DB 6-1 175 Fr.

29 Xavier Brewer CB 5-11 190 •Jr. DT 92 Emanuel Dudley 6-1 305 Sr. 36 Brian Exley RB 5-11 220 Fr.

30 ChadDiehl FB 6-2 260 •Sr. DT 49 Tony Davis 6-0 255 Jr. 37 Keenan Harp DB 6-0 180 Fr.

31 RashardHall S 6-1 210 "Gr. RDE 21 John Robles 6-3 255 Sr. 38 Jed Solomon PK 5-6 160 Fr.

32 Carlton Lewis s 6-2 205 •Jr. SLB 44 Kanorris Davis 5-10 208 Jr. 41 Hunter Graham LS 5-9 190 Fr.

33 Spencer Shuey LB 6-3 250 •So. MLB 25 Xavier Lamb 5-9 222 Sr. 42 Brannon Bryan LB 6-0 231 Jr.

34 Quandon Christian LB 6-2 220 •So. WLB 42 Brannon Bryan 6-0 231 Jr. 44 Kanorris Davis LB 5-10 208 Jr.

35 Mansa Joseph RB 5-11 210 •Sr. LCB 19 Jimmie Anderson 5-8 160 Sr. 45 Terron Bell LB 5-11 190 Fr.

36 Ammon Lakip PK 5-10 185 Fr. SS 10 Brynden Trawick 6-2 223. Jr. 46 Brandon Boudreaux DE 6-1 240 Sr.

37 Kantrell Brown S 6-2 195 •Sr. FS 2 Barry Valcin 5-11 207 Sr. 47 Will Goggans P 6-0 230 Sr.

38 Garry Peters S 5-11 190 •Fr. RCB 7 Chris Pickett 5-11 187 So. 48 Xavian Evans DE 6-5 265 Jr.

39 Chandler Catanzaro PK 6-2 200 •So. P 47 Will Goggans 6-0 230 Sr. 49 Tony Davis DL 6-0 255 Jr.

39 Steven Demaras LB 6-1 220 Sr. 51 DeonLee DE 6-3 215 Fr.

40 Andre Branch DE 6-5 260 •Sr. 52 Brach Bessant LB 6-1 248 Fr. 6-1 41 Daniel Andrews LB 5-11 205 Sr. 53 Wes Henry LS 243 Sr. " 42 Corico Hawkins LB 5-11 230 Jr. 54 Jeremy Elder DT 6-3 289 Jr. 43 Tyler Shatley DT 6-3 295 •So. WHEN TROY HAS THE BALL 55 Andrew Phillips OL 6-3 332 Jr. 5-11 44 BJ. Goodson LB 6-1 235 Fr. 56 Jacoby Thomas LB 246 Jr. Troy Offense 45 Desmond Brown CB 5-11 185 •Fr. 57 Sam Pounds LB 5-11 236 Fr. Pos. Player Hgt. Wgt. CI. # 6-2 46 Jonathan Willard LB 6-2 220 •Jr. 58 Zach Johnson OL 292 Fr. LT 70 James Brown 6-4 312 Sr. 6-1 47 Will Harrison WR 5-10 195 Sr. 60 Zach Swindall OL 283 Sr. 77 KyleWilborn 6-4 311 Jr. LG 6-0 48 Colton Walls LB 6-2 220 Fr. 64 Kendall Gibson OL 248 So. 60 Zach Swindall 6-1 283 Sr. C 6-5 50 Grady Jarrett DT 6-0 295 Fr. 65 Cody Jenkins OL 299 So. RG 78 Jacob Creech 6-3 292 So. 52 Phillip Fajgenbaum LS 6-0 220 •So. 66 Jarred Fleming OL 6-5 274 Jr. RT 75 Terrence Jones 6-3 307 Fr. 6-1 54 Matt Sanders OL 6-4 330 •Jr. 67 Jimmie Arnold OL 283 So. TE 80 JimTeknipp 6-5 244 So. 6-3 55 Dalton Freeman C 6-5 285 •Jr. 69 Dalton Bennett OL 298 Fr. Corey Johnson 6-0 186 Jr. WR-H 5 6-4 58 Ryan Norton C 6-3 265 Fr. 70 James Brown OL 312 Sr. Corey Robinson 6-1 216 So. QB 6 6-5 62 Mason Cloy OL 6-3 310 *Gr. 74 CodyWoodiel OL 256 Jr. RB 20 Shawn Southward 5-8 189 Jr. 63 Brandon Thomas OL 6-3 300 •So. 75 Terrence Jones OL 6-3 307 Fr. 6-1 216 So. ~ WR-X 3 Eric Thomas 6-4 67 Kalon Davis OG 6-5 335 •Fr. 77 KyleWilborn OL 311 Jr. WR-Z 17 B.J. Chitty 6-2 199 Fr. 6-3 So. 68 David Beasley OG 6-4 315 •Fr. 78 Jacob Creech OL 292 Michael Taylor 5-10 207 Sr. PK 18 6-5 70 Gifford Timothy OT 6-6 315 •Fr. 80 JimTeknipp TE 244 So. 6-0 72 Landon Walker OT 6-6 305 *Gr. 81 Hakeem Haynie WR 187 Fr. 6-3 73 David Smith OG 6-5 310 *Gr. 82 Hollis Moore WR 195 Jr. 5-11 181 Jr. 73 Joe Gore DE 6-6 260 Fr. 83 Jaquon Robinson WR DE 97 Malliciah Goodman 6-4 280 Jr. 6-1 177 So. 74 Antoine McClain OG 6-6 335 Sr. 84 Felton Payton WR NG 98 Brandon Thompson 6-2 310 Sr. 6-0 180 Sr. 76 Shaq Anthony OT 6-4 275 Fr. 85 Stanley Arukwe WR DT 94 Rennie Moore 6-3 265 •Sr. 6-3 190 Fr. 77 Reid Webster OG 6-4 295 •Fr. 86 D.D.Jackson WR BE 40 Andre Branch 6-5 260 •Sr. Cal Rogers 6-0 168 Fr. 78 Spencer Region OG 6-4 380 Fr. 87 WR SLB 34 Quandon Christian 6-2 220 •So. 6-1 200 Fr. 79 Phillip Price OT 6-5 315 •Sr. 88 Dimetri Miles WR MLB 42 Corico Hawkins 5-11 230 Jr. 5-9 165 Fr. 80 Brandon Ford "te/wr 6-4 235 •Jr. 89 Chandler Worthy WR WLB 46 Jonathan Willard 6-2 220 •Jr. Gillespie 6-2 276 Jr. 81 Stanton Seckinger WR 6-5 200 Fr. 90 Tony DT 6-fJ_ 185 •Gr. CB 15 Coty Sensabaugh 6-0 82 DrewTraylor TE 6-5 250 •Sr. 91 ShermaneTeArt DT 278 So. SS 5 Jonathan Meeks 6-1 210 Jr. 6-1 305 Sr. 83 Dwayne Allen TE 6-4 255 •Jr. 92 Emanuel Dudley DT Rashard Hall 6-1 210 '•Gr. FS 31 6-3 84 Darrell Smith FB/TE 6-2 245 •So. 93 Kyle Lucas DT 237 Sr. CB 29 Xavier Brewer 5-11 190 •Jr. Massaquoi DE 6-2 250 Jr. 86 Sam Cooper TE 6-4 240 •Fr. 94 Jonathan P 96 Dawson Zimmerman 6-2 205 Sr. Williams DT 6-4 274 So. 88 Eric Mac Lain TE 6-4 265 Fr. 95 Aaron 6-3 281 So. 90 Kourtnei Brown DE 6-6 255 *Gr. 96 John Clark DT 6-4 91 Josh Watson DT 6-4 290 •Fr 97 D.J.Johnson DL 245 Fr. Tyler Sizemore DL 6-0 235 Fr. 92 Roderick Byers DE 6-3 275 Fr. 98 99 Tommy Stephens DT 6-3 268 Fr. 93 Corey Crawford DE 6-5 280 Fr. OFFICIALS 94 Rennie Moore DT 6-3 265 •Sr.

95 Tra Thomas DT 6-0 290 •Fr. Referee Brad Allen Back Judge Ron Boyd

96 Dawson Zimmerman P 6-2 205 Sr. Umpire Michael Webster TV Liaison Ron Young

96 Jerome Maybank DT 6-4 345 Fr. Head Linesman Arthur Hardin Tech. Advisor Dan Post

97 Malliciah Goodman DE 6-4 280 Jr. Line Judge Colin Formulak Communicator Sterling Allen

98 Brandon Thompson DT 6-2 310 Sr. Side Judge Darrell Harrison Replay Tech. Kennon Holcombe

99 DeShawn Williams DT 6-1 290 Fr. Field Judge Kip Johnson ECO Greg Honea

ClemsonTigers.com | 57 UNIVERSITY PROFILE

From its roots as a normal school founded in 1887, Troy Uni- versity has grown into an international university. Publications such as Forbes, The Princeton Review, and Money Magazine's "Guide to Colleges & Universities" have recognized Troy Univer-

sity as an outstanding educational value. Troy University serves more than 30,000 students world-

wide on its main campus in Troy, three other Alabama campuses

in Dothan, Montgomery, and Phenix City, and in locations in 16

states, plus seven teaching locations in southeast Asia and the

Middle East. Traditional college students from around the nation

and the world travel to Troy, as the University enrolls students from 50 states and more than 60 foreign countries.

Troy University is also a pioneer in adult and military educa-

tion. Through its distance learning division, called eTROY, the

University offers fully-accredited degrees online.

Troy University is home of the internationally-acclaimed Rosa Parks Library & Museum, located on the Montgomery cam-

pus on the site of the old Empire Theatre, where Parks made her

courageous and historic stand in 1955.

The University offers more than 100 degree programs

through five colleges - arts & sciences, business, communication

& fine arts, education, and health & human services. All programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools.

Troy University's recognition as a "best value" university has

been enhanced in recent years with major initiatives, including...

• The approval of the University's first doctoral program, the

doctorate in nursing practice, by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.

• The state's first bachelor's degree program aimed at increasing the number of interpreters for the deaf and hearing impaired.

• The establishment of the Manuel H. Johnson Center for Politi-

cal Economy in the fall of 2010.

• Recent capital improvements include a new building for the

College of Education, a general academic building, four resi-

dence halls, and a new dining facility opening this fall. A new

multi-purpose arena is scheduled to open in the spring of 2012

as well.

i[tmy1 VETERANS MEMORIAL

Dr. Jack Hawkins. Jr. University Facts

Location Troy, AL Enrollment ^0^565 Nickname Trojans

Colors Cardinal, Black, & Silver Conference Sun Belt Home Field Veterans Memorial Stadium (30,000)

President Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. Athletic Director Steve Dennis

First Year of Football 1909 Series Record 0-0 Athletic Website TrovTroians.com

Steve Dennis Trojan coaching Staff

Head Coach Head Coach Larry Blakeney (Auburn 70)

Record at Troy (Seasons) 161-82-1 (21st) Career Record (Seasons) 161-82-1 (21st)

Assistant Coaches Coach Position(s) Alma Mater Jeff Beckles RB Florida State '94

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Anderson, Jimmie DB 5-8 .160.. .Sr. Moncrief, Brett WR 6-3 209 Sr. Round Rock, TX (Kilqore College) Uttle Rock. AR (Mississippi GuH Coast CO

Arnold, Jimmie OL 6-1 283.. .So. Moore, Hollis WR 6-3 195 Jr. Belle Glades. FL (Day HS) Memphis, TN (Coahoma (MS) CO

Arukwe. Stanley WR 6-0 180.. Sr. Payton, Felton WR 6-1 177 So. J Tracy. CA (Modesto JO Fort Walton Beach, FL (Fort Walton Beach HS)

Bell.Terron LB 5-11 190 Fr. Haskins, Sam WR 6-4 207 So. Phillips. Andrew OL 6-3 332 Jr. Monroe, LA (Ouachta Parish HS) Fort Lee, VA (Dinwiddle County HS) Hattiesburg MS (Pearl River CO

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TROY WOFFORD AUBURN FLORIDA STATE VIRGINIA TECH BOSTON COLLEGE Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Opponent Time 9-3 at Clemson 3:30 at Presbyterian College 1:30 9-3 Utah State 12:00 9-3 Louisiana-Monroe 3:30 9 3 Appalachian State 12:30 9-3 Northwestern 12:00

9 17 at Arkansas 7:30 9-10 at Clemson 3:30 9-10 * Mississippi State 12:21 9-10 Charleston Southern 6:00 9-10 at East Carolina 9-10 at Central Florida 9- 24 * Middle Tennessee 4:30 9-24 * Samford 7:00 9-17 at Clemson 12:00 9-17 Oklahoma 9- 17 Arkansas State 4:00 9-17 •Duke * * 10- 1 UAB 7:00 10- 1 Appalachian State 3:00 9-24 Florida Atlantic 9-24 at Clemson 9 24 at Marshall 3:30 9- 24 Massachusetts

* ' ' " • 10-8 at Louisiana-Lafayette 10-8 "at The Citadel 1:00 10- 1 at South Carolina 10- 8 at Wake Forest 10-1 Clemson 10- 1 Wake Forest

10-15 * Louisiana-Monroe 10-15 Virginia-Wise 1:30 10-8 * at Arkansas 10-15 * at Duke 10-8 • Miami (FL) 10-8 * at Clemson " 10- 25 at Florida International 10-22 at Furman 200 10-15 * Florida 10-22 * Maryland 10-15 • at Wake Forest 10-22 • at Virginia Tech

11- 5 at Navy 3:30 10-29 •Elon 1:30 10-22 ' at Louisiana State 10- 29 •N.C. State 10-22 • Boston College 10- 29 * at Maryland

11-12 * North Texas 3:30 11-5 * at Western Carolina 3:00 10-29 * Mississippi 11-3 * at Boston College 10-29 • at Duke 11-3 " Florida State

* * * * • 11-19 Florida Atlantic 11-12 Georgia Southern 1:30 11-12 at Georgia 11-12 Miami (FL) 1 1-10 at Georgia Tech 11-12 •N.C. State 11- 26 •at Western Kentucky 11-19 * at Chattanooga 2:00 11-19 Samford 11-19 * Virginia 11- 17 " North Carolina 11-19 at Notre Dame 4:00

12-3 * at Arkansas State 11-26 * Alabama 11-26 at Florida 11-26 ' at Virginia 11-25 ' at Miami (FL) 3:30

MARYLAND WAKE FOREST N.C. STATE SOUTH CAROLINA Opponent Time Date Opponent Time Opponent Time Opponent Time Opponent Time Opponent Time

' Miami (FL) 8:00 9-3 James Madison 3:30 Western Carolina 7:30 9 1 at Syracuse 8:00 9-3 Liberty 6:00 East Carolina 7:00

9-17 West Virginia 12:00 9-10 Rutgers 12:30 9-10 at Middle Tennessee 7:00 9-10 • N.C. State 3:30 9-10 " at Wake Forest 3:30 9-10 * at Georgia 4:30 9- 24 Temple 9-17 * Virginia 3:30 9-17 Kansas 12:30 9- 17 Gardner-Webb 6:30 9 17 South Alabama 6:00 9-17 Navy 6:00

* * ' * 11-1 Towson 9- 24 at Georgia Tech 9- 24 North Carolina 10- 1 at Boston College 9- 22 at Cincinnati 8:00 9-24 Vanderbilt

* • * * 10-8 at Georgia Tech 10- 1 at East Carolina 10- 1 •at N.C. State 10-8 Florida State 10- 1 Georgia Tech 10- 1 Auburn 10-15 * Clemson 10-8 Louisville 10-8 • Maryland 10-15 •Virginia Tech 10-8 Central Michigan 10-8 * Kentucky

10-22 * at Florida State 10-15 * Miami (FL) 10-15 •at Virginia 10-22 • at Duke 10-22 "at Virginia 10-15 ' at Mississippi State

10-29 " Boston College 10-22 * at Clemson 10-22 * at Miami (FL) 10-29 • at North Carolina 10- 29 * at Florida State 10- 29 * at Tennessee

* 11-5 * Virginia 10-29 * Wake Forest 10-29 Clemson 11-5 Notre Dame 11- 5 • North Carolina 11- 5 * at Arkansas

11-12 Notre Dame 7:30 11-5 * at N.C. State 11-10 -Virginia Tech 11-12 • at Clemson 11-12 • at Boston College 11-12 * Florida * 11-19 at Wake Forest 11-17 'at Virginia Tech 11-19 -atDuke 11-19 • Maryland 11-19 Clemson 11-19 The Citadel

11-26 at N.C State 11-26 1 Duke 11-26 Georgia 11-26 Vanderbilt 11-26 "Maryland 11-26 Clemson

* - conference regular-season game, Note: All times are PM and Eastern, home games in bold

2011 ACC SCHEDULE

ssfm.s2m Thursday, September 1 Gardner-Webb at Wake Forest 6; 3o Saturday, October 1 Saturday, November 12

NBC . Western Carolina at Georgia Tech E5EHlssm7;30 Oklahoma at Florida State TBA Clemson at Maryland TBA Notre Dame vs. Maryland* 7 30 Ohio State at Miami (FL) TBA Florida State at Duke TBA N.C. State at Boston College TBA Saturday, September 3 Georgia Tech at Virginia TBA Wake Forest at Clemson TBA ESPNU-| Northwestern at Boston College 2:00 Thursday, September 22 Miami (FL) at North Carolina TBA Duke at Virginia

BPN . Rajtomi at 00 Appalachian State at Virginia Tech 2 ; 30 N.C. State Cincinnati 8 Virginia Tech at Wake Forest Miami (FL) at Florida State TBA Troy at Clemson esKI3.slan3.30

Louisiana-Monroe at Florida State ESF.NU3.30 Saturday, September 24 Saturday, October 22 Thursday, November 17

CB '" James Madison at North Carolina "SN3:30 Virginia Tech at Marshall 3:30 Boston College at Virginia Tech North Carolina at Virginia Tech

Liberty at N.C. State ESBiicmg.QQ Massachusetts at Boston College TBA North Carolina at Clemson TBA

William & Mary at Virginia aEtHiamg.oo Florida State at Clemson TBA Wake Forest at Duke TBA Saturday, November 19 Richmond at Duke ESPN3com^.QQ Tulane at Duke TBA Maryland at Florida State TBA Boston College at Notre Dame

Wake Forest at Syracuse ESRNli&fng.nO North Carolina at Georgia Tech TBA Georgia Tech at Miami (FL) TBA Clemson at H.C. Stale TBA Temple at Maryland TBA N.C. State at Virginia TBA Georgia Tech at Duke Monday, September 5 Kansas State at Miami (FL) TBA Virginia at Florida State TBA

Miami (FL) at Maryland BPNg.QO Southern Mississippi at Virginia TBA Thursday, October 27 Maryland at Wake Forest TBA kpn Virginia at Miami (FL) 8:00 Miami (FL) at South Florida TBA Saturday, September 10 Saturday, October 1 Rutgers at North Carolina Ray«""12"30 Duke at Florida International smmmfygfo Saturday, October 29 Friday, November 25 ESF81eia»3 TBA Wofford at Clemson : 30 Wake Forest at Boston College Boston College at Maryland TBA Boston College at Miami (FL) Stanford at Ouke espnuj.jo Clemson at Virginia Tech TBA Clemson at Georgia Tech TBA RSN3-30 N.C. State at Wake Forest Georgia Tech at N.C. State TBA Virginia Tech at Duke TBA Saturday, November 26

Charleston Southern at Florida State Eirmaimg.oo Towson at Maryland TBA N.C. State at Florida State TBA Clemson at South Carolina TBA

Georgia Tech at Middle Tennessee ESENisflmy-oo Bethune-Cookman at Miami (FL) TBA Wake Forest at North Carolina TBA Duke at North Carolina TBA

Virginia at Indiana 8 ™7:00 North Carolina at East Carolina TBA Florida State at Florida TBA

Boston College at Central Florida CKCS8:00 Idaho at Virginia TBA Thursday, November 3 Georgia at Georgia Tech TBA Virginia Tech at East Carolina "TBA Florida State at Boston College ' ™8:00 Maryland at N.C. State TBA Saturday, October 8 Virginia Tech at Virginia TBA Saturday, September 17 Boston College at Clemson TBA Saturday, November 5 Vanderbilt at Wake Forest TBA Auburn at Clemson a8c12:00 Florida State at Wake Forest TBA Duke at Miami (FL) TBA

West Virginia at Maryland '''"''-"12:00 Maryland at Georgia Tech TBA Virginia at Maryland TBA Saturday, December 3 A £SPN Duke at Boston College "^"""12:30 Miami (FL) at North Carolina TBA North Carolina at N.C. State TBA ACC Championship Game 8:00 Kansas at Georgia Tech KN 12:30 Louisville at North Carolina TBA Notre Dame at Wake Forest TBA

ESPNU3.30 * - A - Virginia at North Carolina Central Michigan at N.C. State TBA Landover, MD; Charlotte, NC; Note: All times

Arkansas State at Virginia Tech "•"4:00 Thursday, November 10 are PM and Eastern. ESPNg.QO ESEBi!!im6 Virginia at South Alabama at N.C. State : 00 Tech Georgia Tech

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Since its inception in 1991, the Student-Athlete En- Vickery Hall guides and encourages each individual to reach 945 and 13 of the 19 were over 975. The APR measures richment Programs have provided Clemson student- his or her full potential as a student, athlete, and citizen. classroom performance of student-athletes for every Divi-

athletes a continued commitment to excellence. Our Vickery Hall was recently certified (as one of only 19 pro- sion I program. Teams scoring below the 925 cutline can approach is to address the total student-athlete, and we grams in the country to date) by the National Association of face penalties. are committed to coaching our student-athletes to success Academic Advisors for Athletics. The tutoring program was Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney has the highest in the academic, personal growth, career, and community certified (as one of only three athletic tutoring programs in career APR score (988) among active FBS coaches. Over 90 service arenas. the nation) by the College Reading & Learning Association. percent of his seniors that have stayed to the end of their

As an original member of the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills careers have graduated.

Program, we provide opportunities and services to address Academic Commitment In the 201 1 spring semester, seven of the 1 5 programs the changing needs and skills of student-athletes during Ten of Clemson's 19 sports programs had their highest had team GPAs of at least 3.0 and the overall GPA was 2.90. college and after graduation. This program was selected Academic Progress Report (APR) scores on record, includ- A total of 227 of its 441 student-athletes were named to for the FBS Athletic Director's Association "Program of Ex- ing the football team along with the men's and women's the academic honor roll, including 94 on the Dean's List. cellence" Award, a lifetime award recognizing CHAMPS/Life basketball teams, according to statistics released by the The programs that posted a 3.0 GPA or better were the

Skills excellence. NCAA in 2011. All 19 programs posted scores of at least women's swimming & diving (3.59), women's track & field

Clemson's commitment to provide its student-athletes with the best facilities is evident in many ways. From the soaring upper decks of Memorial Stadium and the beautiful WestZone, to the"New Littlejohn Coliseum," to the state-of- the-art strength training facility, young men and women from all of Clemson's intercollegiate varsity sports have the best in facilities for both training and competition. The Student-Athlete Enrichment Programs are housed in Vickery Hall, located in the center of campus. The $3-mil- lion structure is as impressive aesthetically as other athletic facilities. But the importance of Vickery Hall to our student- athletes is not found in the structure itself, but in the many programs that the building houses.

Vickery Hall opened in 1 991 and was the first facility in the country constructed solely to provide academic support to student-athletes. The two-story, 27,000 square-foot building is open all day and into the evening hours to ac- commodate student-athletes' extended schedules.

Vickery Hall programs are dedicated to providing a holistic, educational experience by inspiring an environment of respect, integrity, and excellence. Through these services, Rebecca DommnN dobbv Douglas RuDrev branch Jeff Carey UJAVNE COFFITIAN STEVE COLEMAN KAREN COUNTRVAIAN raeneeva Davis Associate Athletic Director, Senior Associate Oirector, Special Projects Coordinator Learning Specialist Associate Director, Athletic Technical Consultant Administrative Assistant Learning Specialist Athletic Academic Services Athletic Academic Services Academic Services, Football

J [TlARIA UERBST PRISCILLR MANET YASMICA niARTIN LESLIE niORELAND Said Plonk Gintv Porter LINDSEV RlCKETTS Reggie Siaipkins Tutor/Mentor Coordinator Assistant Director, Athletic Associate Director, Learning Specialist Associate Director, Assistant Director, Associate Director Athletic Academic Services. Football Athletic Academic Services Athletic Academic Services, Athletic Academic Services Academic Services. Football

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(3.22), women's soccer (3.22), volleyball (3.14), men's soc- Clemson joined Florida State as the only schools in the Clemson's women's track & field program earned cer (3.06), rowing (3.03), and women's tennis (3.03) teams. nation to advance to a bowl game along with the NCAA its second consecutive sweep of the ACC women's track

The number of sports programs with a 3.0 GPA or bet- Tournament for baseball and men's basketball in three & field championships (indoor and outdoor) with a ter is a testament to the impact Vickery Hall and its staff consecutive seasons. It was the 10th year that Clemson 69.5-point margin of victory in the outdoor meet at Dur- has had on the program's academic performance. Clem- went to a bowl game, the NCAA Men's Basketball Tourna- ham, NC in April. son had just five total programs with at least a 3.0 GPA for ment, and the NCAA Baseball Tournament in the same Miller Moss won the NCAA Championship in the hep- the eight semesters prior to the facility's opening in 1991. academic year. tathlon, the first multi-event title in school history. Brianna

Now there are seven different programs in one semester. Seven programs finished the 2010-11 season with a Rollins won the indoor national championship in the 60m

The football team compiled a 2.45 GPA in the spring top-25 national ranking. The highest-ranked team to end hurdles with a Clemson-record time of 7.96. Patricia Ma- semester and 26 of the team members had at least a 3.0 the season was women's outdoor track & field, which fin- mona defended her national championship in the triple

GPA. Ten Tigers, including Dalton Freeman and Malliciah ished #7 at the NCAA Championships. The other sports jump, becoming only the second female in Clemson his-

Goodman, made the Dean's List, while five Tigers, includ- that finished their respective seasons in the top 25 were tory to win more than one individual national champion- ing Mason Cloy and Dawson Zimmerman, made the Presi- women's indoor track & field (#11), women's tennis (#14), ship. dent's List. Clemson had six players named to the 2010 rowing (#15), baseball (#16), men's indoor track & field Da'Quan Bowers was one of the most decorated ath-

Academic AII-ACC team, second only to Duke. The list in- (#22), and men's swimming & diving (#25). letes at Clemson in many years, as he was a unanimous cludes Cloy, Freeman, Rashard Hall, and Zimmerman. The team of Josipa Bek and Keri Wong advanced to first-team All-American, just the fourth player so honored

the championship match of the NCAA Tennis Doubles in school history. The junior also won the Bronko Nagurski Athletic Commitment Tournament. The Tiger tandem knocked off two of the Award as the top all-around defensive player in the nation

Clemson was one of only 10 schools in the nation to top-three national seeds and won a school-record 34 as chosen by the Football Writers Association along with be selected to a bowl game, the NCAA Men's Basketball matches together during their historic season, which cul- the Ted Hendricks Award as the top defensive end in the

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and boosters better understand the regulations. Clem- rate commensurate with the going rate in the locality for intercollegiate athletics program. Student-athletes are

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program with the highest level of integrity. If you have scholarships, they are also those who participate in in- questions about NCAA rules, contact Clemson's compliance What Every Booster Should Know tercollegiate athletics.

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prospective or enrolled student-athlete or their families You may not...

Are You a Booster? and friends with a benefit not permitted by NCAA legis- • Contact (including phone calls, texts, and email) or inter-

The NCAA definition of a "representative of athletics lation. Examples of prohibited benefits include (but not act with a prospective student-athlete or their family for

interest" generally encompasses most individuals who limited to): the purpose of persuading them to attend Clemson.

- regularly attend Clemson sporting events (reminder • Arranging employment for family and friends of the • Contact coaches, guidance counselors, or other school

once a representative, always a representative). Specifi- student-athlete. administrators in order to gain information on prospec-

cally, a booster or "representative of athletics interests" is • Free or reduced housing agreements. tive student-athletes.

any individual, independent agency, corporate entity, or • Gifts of money, awards, food/drinks, or other tangible • Make contact with a prospective student-athlete or the

other organization that is presently or has ever: items. prospect's family during official or unofficial visits.

• Participated in promoting the institution's athletic pro- • Loans of money or automobiles. • Provide any other extra benefits to prospective student-

gram (such as buying season tickets to sporting events). • Professional services without charge or at a discount. athlete, family, friends, or their coaches.

• Assisted in providing benefits (such as summer employ- • Promises of employment or loans following college • Provide prospective student-athletes or their family and

ment) to enrolled student-athletes. graduation. friends with transportation or financial assistance.

• Assisted or been requested by the department of ath- • Providing transportation for the student-athlete or

letics staff to assist in the recruitment of prospective their friends and family. Activities That Will Harm Current Student-Athletes

student-athletes. • Use of ATM, credit, or other types of gift cards. You may not...

• Attended Clemson University. Institutional Control - A central principle of the NCAA • Generally provide benefits that are not available to other

• Contributed to the department of athletics or IPTAY. by-laws. Institutional control requires that Clemson Uni- members of the Clemson student body.

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• Been otherwise involved in the Clemson University ath- compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. This in- ily and friends. Examples of prohibited benefits include

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Prospective Student-Athlete - A student, regardless • Gifts of money, awards, food/drinks, or other tangible

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Prospective student-athletes may... ninth grade or any student enrolled at another two or • Free or reduced housing agreements.

• Identify outstanding potential student-athletes in your four-year institution. • Loans of money or automobiles.

area and forward information, such as newspaper ar- Recruiting - Any solicitation of a prospect or a prospect's • Occasional meals.

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THE DABO SWINNEY TELEVISION SHOW, HOSTED BY PETE YANIT AND PRODUCED BY THE CLEMSON TIGER SPORTS NETWORK, RECAPS THE PREVIOUS GAME WITH HIGHLIGHTS AND ANALYSIS.

The Clemson Tiger Sports Network supplies fans with provided color commentary on the television tape-delay a full day of broadcast each football Saturday. Each broadcasts of selected 2002 games. In 2003, he became CTSN BROADCAST TEAM broadcast day has three programs, "Tiger Tailgate the color analyst of the gameday broadcasts.

Show,""Game Day Broadcast," and "Fifth Quarter Show." Patrick Sapp completes the broadcast team as the Pete Yanity A Tiger tradition since the 1970s, the "Tiger Tailgate sideline commentator. The former Tiger quarterback and Play-By -Play Announcer • Named play-by-play announcer Show"is a two-hour entertainment and interactive program. linebacker (1992-95) is in his fifth season as sideline com- after the sudden passing of It is produced on the lawn of Little- mentator. As a player, he passed for longtime announcer Jim Phillips john Coliseum at the corner closest 2,278 yards in three seasons under RADIO AFFILIATES on September 9, 2003, He was to Memorial Stadium. center. During his senior campaign, the Voice of the Tigers for 36

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all a part of the show. Columbia, SC W2MJ 93.1 FM As has been the case in the past, •1985 graduate of Ohio. Florence, SC WSIM 97.1 FM • Married to wife, Kelly. They have two children (Paige, Trey). The game broadcast is anchored the gameday broadcast begins with Georgetown, SC WGTN 1400 AM by Pete Yanity. The sports director at the Dabo Swinney Pregame Show. Greenville, SC WTPT 93.3 FM Will Merritt WSPA-TV (Ch. 7) in Spartanburg, SC Swinney meets with Sports Informa- Greenwood, SC WCRS 1450 AM Color Commentator in DirectorTim Bourret provide took over 2003 after the passing Hampton, SC WBHC 92.1 FM tion to •In his 10th year overall and of Jim Phillips, who had been the Hilton Head, SC WFXH 1130 AM Tiger fans with the latest lineup and seventh as color commentator. longtime Voice of the Tigers since Loris, SC WLSC 1240 AM strategy information. Yanity and • Worked the pregame/postgame Moncks Corner, SC WJKB 950 AM shows in 2002. 1 968. Yanity has been a part of the Merritt also provide a last-minute Myrtle Beach, SC WRNN 99.5 FM •Offensive guard on the Tiger broadcast team since 2001 as the scene-setter that includes the latest Orangeburg, SC WGFG 105.3 FM football team from 1997-01. host of the pregame, halftime, and lineup and weather information. Rock Hill, SC WRHI 1340 AM • Second-Team AII-ACC selection After the game, fans can tune in to postgame shows, and as the sideline WRHI 94.3 FM in 2000,01. reporter during games. Sumter, SC WWBD 94.7 FM the "Fifth Quarter Show." Interviews • AII-ACC Academic team member Yanity has been the sports Union, SC WBCU 1460 AM with Swinney and Coordinators for three seasons.

Note: Flagship station in orange. • 2000 graduate of Clemson. director at WSPA the last 21 years. Chad Morris and Kevin Steele are • Married to wife, Melissa. They have two children (Reagan, Jess). He has also been a sideline analyst included. An added feature includes players that day. for 1 5 years on Carolina Panther preseason games and has locker room interviews with Clemson's top Patrick Sapp play-by-play experience with CSS, covering various college A rundown of stats and audio highlights are also provided. Sideline Commentator

events, including Tiger football and baseball games. Yanity The network also produces the Dabo Swinney Television • In his fifth year as sideline com-

is also the voice of Tiger men's basketball and the host of Show, a recap of the previous contest's highlights. Yanity mentator. • Development officer for the the Dabo Swinney and Brad Brownell Television Shows. serves as the host of this program that gives fans insight Clemson Alumni Association. Joining Yanity in the booth is former Tiger offensive into coaches' decisions from the previous game and takes • Totaled 2,278 passing yards in 23 lineman Will Merritt, who played for the Tigers from 1998- an up-close look at your favorite players. games (14 starts) as a quarter- information, contact Robert Stockhausen 01 . He was a starting offensive guard during the 2000 and For more back at Clemson from 1992-94.

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When the Summer Olympics begin in London next Kingsway International, a professional concert tour or- year, a contingent of Clemson students and faculty ganization, extended an invitation to the Clemson Bands

will be there to perform. No, not some of Clem- to participate in this unique performance opportunity.

son's world-class athletes, but a select group of musicians Through lots of planning, hard work, and outstanding

from the Department of Performing Arts. Clemson Uni- fundraiser support, the students were able to formally

versity's Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble will perform accept this call and will be boarding a plane to showcase

at Olympic venues to showcase their talents and American Clemson to the world in July of 201 2.

music to people from all over the world. As London plans to celebrate this global event by fa-

cilitating entertainment programs at Olympic Live Sites

across their 33 boroughs, this tour allows Clemson students to be featured performers on the entertainment CLEMSON program being staged for the millions of visitors and locals SYMPHONIC BAND that will be in London during the Olympic Games. Not only will they get to demonstrate their talent dur-

ing such an epic event, they will also learn about British culture and history through days set aside for sightseeing,

well taking special course set prior to departure as as a up 2007. 2008. and 2009 Season Highlights Mark Spede, Director CLEMSON taught by Clemson faculty. The group will visit places such Dr. JAZZ ENSEMBLE "THE JUNGALEERS" as London's West End, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, West-

minster Abbey, and Piccadilly Circus in addition to having the opportunity to take in some real Olympic competition and tour Bath & Stonehenge before they return to the

United States.

"This is a unique opportunity for our band students,

not only to travel abroad and learn about new cultures,

but to bring the Clemson spirit to people from all over the

globe," said Dr. Mark Spede, Clemson's director of bands.

Today's Show Tiger Band welcomes band parents for "Tiger Band Parent's Day" prior to kickoff against Troy. For 97 band

members, today marks their debut in Death Valley.

Today's halftime performance will feature jazz selec-

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Full Name Franckiin Plaise, Jr.

Major Psychology

Sport Soccer Jersey #3

Position Defender

Height 5'9"

Weight 182

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Hometown Miami, FL n High School h iami Sunset Senior HS Date of Birth April 12, 1990

AS A LEADER OF THE 201 1 TIGER SOCCER SQUAD, THE MIAMI, FL NATIVE HOPES TO TAKE HIS TALENTS TO THE ISNEXT LEVEL IN HIS SENIOR SEASON ON THE PITCH. ^ . . „

or Clemson men's soccer senior Franckiin Blaise, a Mi- During his junior career, he made an appearance with compete against the best. One school I wanted to look at

ami, FL native and Haitian-American whose parents the U20 National Team in a tournament in Mexico. He also was UCLA. Then it came down to Clemson and Maryland. F are from Haiti, the hard work and discipline has paid played with the U18 National Team in a tournament in Por- "Clemson was my first choice. The academics, the tra-

off. tugal. dition, and the warm climate were what influenced me. I

"I lived my whole life in Miami," said Blaise. "My father Fortunately for the Tigers, Blaise continued playing loved the college town and that it wasn't a big city. I want-

wanted us to live in a place that would expose us not only soccer and he found his way to the Clemson campus. ed to play immediately and I wanted to help the team start

to the Haitian culture, but other cultures as well. He want- "When I was considering schools, I put down a list on a winning as soon as I arrived. Clemson is a friendly place

ed us to be exposed to every opportunity possible. piece of paper," said Blaise. "I always wanted to play in the with a great atmosphere. The facilities are also great."

"When I was growing up, I played all the sports... ACC. I wanted to leave the state of Florida and I wanted to Playing in the role of a defender could be compared to

football, basketball, track & field. Anything that the role of playing as an offensive lineman on the

involved jumping and running, I was there partici- gridiron. The role is very important, even crucial, pating" but sometimes the headlines go to others. As Blaise grew older, he decided to choose "The attention that we don't get doesn't both-

one sport. It must have been fate, as he chose er me at all," stated Blaise. "Playing in the back is

soccer. all about pride. When they're yelling at you on the

"My father was tough on us as far as academ- road, you know you're doing something right.

ics," explained Blaise. "We had to do our studying "I love making tackles and I love the thought

and school work first before we could participate of shutting down the other team. It's a 'disci-

I I importance or play sports. liked all the sports, but I thought pline' position and know the of the

soccer was the one for me." defenders. More importantly, I just want to help

Soccer is a sport of discipline and hard work. Clemson be successful.

Like many sports, there are positions that claim "I like playing in front of the big crowds, either

the headlines and others are sometimes forgot- home or away. It really motivates me if they're for

ten in the public's eye. or against us. Last year was a very crucial year. We against This I anyone. "When began playing soccer, I always played proved that we can compete

forward. I loved scoring goals like anyone would. year, we need to continue to improve and keep

One day, we were getting beat 3-0 at halftime in working hard so we can be successful."

a youth match and the coach put me in the back In his spare time, Blaise has other interests. "In

the offseason, I love to draw. It's a way to relax and (defender position) to help our defense. I was 10

I it to your mind on other things." and was wondering what's going on, but I made allows you get

Another little-known fact about Blaise is his my first tackle and it felt great. I helped shut that

team down in the second half and I've been play- ability to speak different languages, as he is fluent

ing a defender position ever since." in French and Haitian Creole.

Like any great athlete, Blaise had many peo- As far as his future plans, Blaise wants to play ple to influence him while growing up. Besides soccer as long as he can after his Clemson career.

his parents, Mark Chin, a youth coach, made a He plans on getting his degree in psychology and substantial impression on him and helped shape later on receiving a master's degree.

his future. As for now, Blaise is focusing on this season. have many goals this year. want to win "One year, I stopped playing soccer, because "We We the ACC and the National Championship. We my father thought I needed to focus on academ- / n

it season." ics," admitted Blaise. "Coach Chin called me and want Clemson to be the best can be this encouraged me to continue playing soccer. He And with Blaise's commitment and dedication, the Tigers could be in store for a very suc- said that I had what it takes to play college soccer and maybe on the national team." cessful season.

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A Tradition of Excellence . . . Then, Now and Always For many long-time Tiger football fans, the gameday Orange. I really love that stuff, so I'm looking forward to tive possessions. His UNC Greensboro teams became in- experience can become routine. Each aspect of the that experience." creasingly adept at putting such stretches together, and

day, from the tailgate to the drive home, can be eas- Radwanski's commitment to the Clemson ideal is one he knows it will only be a matter of time before Clemson is

ily ingrained into the fabric of a Saturday in the Upstate. of the main reasons he chose to move from Greensboro, able to do the same.

Even reading stories like this one can become a part of the NC down to Tigertown in order to coach the Clemson "Whatever we do is going to be a great collective ef-

routine. women's soccer squad. Radwanski came to Clemson as fort," said Radwanski. "It's not going to be one person lift-

But for Eddie Radwanski, there is something intrigu- the reigning Southeast Region Coach-of-the-Year for his ing us up on her shoulders and taking us away. We need

ing about this first Saturday in September, because it is all work at UNC Greensboro, where he led the program for a all our players to do their part for good things to happen."

brand new. decade, and his track record for success has followed him Radwanski conducts himself with steely strength,

"I've never been to a college football game, so I'm into the Clemson program. confident in his abilities to mold the Clemson program in

interested to see it," said Clemson's new women's soccer Radwanski has embraced the challenges associated his image. His confidence comes from watching his meth-

coach. "I know a lot about the Clemson pride and Solid with competing in a difficult ACC and said that success is ods succeed elsewhere.

defined in a plethora of ways in his program. At UNC Greensboro, Radwanski often crafted his

"I'll be looking for tangible things and non-tangible schedules in such a way that they included a "murderer's

things," he said. "I'm a firm believer that if you do the lit- row" of quality opponents, many of which hailed from the

tle things, then the non-tangible things will take care of ACC. He has beaten those teams throughout his career, a themselves and good things are going to happen. That's fact that gains him instant credibility with a Clemson team very important when you are trying to shape a culture or that desperately desires to be mentioned among the top

create an environment or get 'buy-in.' The group is very programs in the conference.

receptive and open to ideas." "The coach is the leader," said Radwanski. "If you're go- The veteran head coach touts a style of play that will ing to panic and show that you're nervous or giving up,

attract top talent from across the country to Clemson. He that's going to resonate throughout the team. That has

also predicts that fans will flock to watch his teams play never been my personality. I'm used to doing things well

for years to come, because they will be able to respect the and being successful. It's a way of doing things, and I want

effort and tenacity that they see. our team to emulate that so the players can feel that way

"Our teams will try to be attack-oriented teams that as well."

value the ball," stated Radwanski. "My teams have histori- The soccer season has already begun, and with it, the

cally been complimented for how they play. Our kids en- process has begun for Radwanski to remake his program.

joy playing in it, because we ask them to be creative and Some experiences, like football Saturdays, may be new,

think. Kids enjoy playing in that type of environment." but there is enough familiarity that Radwanski can look

Even given his intent to bring as many talented play- with hope to the near future for Clemson women's soccer.

ers to Clemson as possible, he is more interested in build- "The athletic community has been very welcoming,

ing a team identity. He wants a multitude of options to not just to me, but also to (Assistant Coaches) Siri (Mul- be able to step forward at any given time, making game- linax) and Jeff (Robbins)," he added. "People are always

planning a nightmare for the opposition. looking to help out.

However, Radwanski also recognizes the inherent "I'm excited for this year and going forward. It's a great

beauty in soccer as a team game and the importance of place to be, and I'm looking forward to experiencing all of

ball movement and collective creativity in having produc- Clemson."

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The late Dr. I.M. Ibrahim is known as the "Father of "Coach Ibrahim started the soccer pro Clemson Soccer" and in many ways the father of soc- gram from scratch and led it to nationa

cer in the South, because it was his hard work that prominence very quickly. The two nationa made Clemson a soccer power and forced other ACC and titles and numerous ACC Championships are

area teams to compete. His record includes leading the legacy that will never be forgotten. I was proud

Tigers to national titles in 1984 and 1987, as he remains have known him as a person, a coach, and a fri the only coach in any sport in Clemson history to win two Ibrahim had Clemson in the national top national titles. Thanks to his accomplishments, the soccer his sixth year and the Tigers won the ACC Cham- facility will be renamed I.M. Ibrahim Stadium in his honor. pionship in 1972 with a 13-1-1 record. By 1975,

He took Clemson to the NCAA Tournament 1 7 times in just the ninth year in the program's history, he had his 28 seasons, including six times to the Final Four. He led Clemson ranked on top of the national polls. He would son coaches until 2008, when Larry Penley took the Tiger the program to 1 1 ACC titles, tied for the most by a coach bring Clemson to a #1 national ranking at some point in golf program to a 20th top-20 finish at the NCAA Tourney. in any sport in Clemson history. nine different seasons in his Tiger career. Ibrahim was a master recruiter who coached nine

Born in Haifa, Israel, he entered the U.S. in 1 960 and at- Between 1 972 and 1 979, Clemson won eight consecu- Clemson soccer players who were named to the ACC's tended Shorter College in Rome, GA. In his last two years, tive ACC Championships, the longest run of ACC titles in 50-Year Anniversary team in 2002. One of his players was he played and served as coach of the soccer program. Af- any sport in school history. During that time, Clemson did named ACC Player-of-the-Year 1 1 times and he coached ter graduating in 1964, he moved to Clemson, where he not lose a single league match and posted a 38-0-2 record. 1 6 different players who earned All-America honors by the earned his master's degree and Ph.D in chemistry. Overall, the streak reached 42 consecutive matches with- National Soccer Coaches Association.

Ibrahim passed away in 2008 at the age of 67, an iron- out a loss in league play. While he had many outstanding seasons, his two na- ic age for him, because he Ibrahim finished his career tional championship campaigns stand out. His 1984 team started the Clemson soccer with an overall record of a posted a 22-4 record, but it had a difficult path to win the program in 1967. 388-102-31 in his 28 seasons. title. Along the way, Clemson had to defeat the top-four

That year, he approached His 77.4 winning percentage seeds in the tournament, including a victory over two- then Assistant Athletic Direc- is second-best in Tiger history time defending champion and top-ranked Indiana in the tor Bill McLellan about form- in any sport (among coaches championship match. ing a varsity soccer program. who have served at least four Clemson downed the Hoosiers 2-1 in the Kingdome

McLellan thought the idea years) since Clemson joined in Seattle, WA in a match televised nationally on ESPN. It was sound and asked Athletic the ACC in 1953. He had a marked the first time in NCAA Tournament competition in

Director Frank Howard to 32-16 record in NCAA Tour- any sport that a team beat the top-four seeds in the field start the program with Ibra- nament competition, as the to win the championship. him as head coach. 66.7 winning percentage is In 1 987, the Tigers were seeded #23, but they made a

"Coach Ibrahim was a in the top 10 in NCAA history. miraculous run, with wins on the road against #14 Evans- true American success story His 388 wins are second- ville, #1 Indiana, and #6 Rutgers to reach the Final Four. in every sense of the word," most in ACC history and his Clemson was rewarded by playing host to the Final stated McLellan. "He came 77.4 winning percentage is Four that year. The Tigers won their semifinal match over from another country and also second-best. He took #8 North Carolina and the championship match over #20 achieved success at the high- Clemson to a final top-20 San Diego State. Clemson defeated the Aztecs by a score est levels, both as a soccer ranking 19 times, a record of 2-0 at Riggs Field, the only time the Tigers have won a coach and businessman. that stood among all Clem- national title in any sport on their campus.

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page 14 of the 1982 Orange Bowl program, The OnGreenville News writer Chris Smith, who had covered Clemson the entire season, did a short preview on the Tiger special teams. Head Coach Danny Ford had the following to say about Billy Davis.

"He is not the fastest and does not have the best moves, but he is reliable."

Those 16 words may not sound like a resounding en- dorsement, but what Davis did that steamy evening in Mi- ami and what he has done in the 30 years following gives us a clear idea of what Ford meant.

A native of Alexandria, VA, Davis was a two-sport letterwinner for the Tigers, playing for both Ford on the gridiron and another Clemson legend. Bill Wilhelm, on the diamond. But if you ask any Clemson fan who followed that 1981 season, all will have one particular memory of

Davis and his value as a "reliable" punt returner.

In the third quarter against #4 Nebraska in the Orange

Bowl, Davis returned a punt 47 yards to put Clemson in position for a field goal that would provide the final Clem- son points in the 22-15 victory that gave the Tigers the National Championship. When looking back

at the night, Davis has "IT STILL MAKES vivid memories of the MY HAIR STAND return, but his remem- brance of UP ON THE BACK what hap- then South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond. The initial ball in a glass-enclosed case from the 1 981 Clemson team.

pened before the game interview process with Thurmond and a group meeting He asked me if I was on that team. talked OF MY NECK." We Clemson is even more special. years earlier were events that Davis vividly recalled. football for at least 20 minutes before he offered me a job Davis on memories of the

"It still makes "When Maryland in 1981 to win on his staff. Less than a year later, I hired 1981 national title game my we beat the ACC was by the United hair stand up on the Championship, Senator Thurmond came into the locker States Secret Service."

back of my neck," re- room and shook the hand of every player and coach. That Some 23 years later, Davis is still serving his country. called Davis. "I grew up watching the Orange Bowl as a was a really big deal for me to meet Senator Thurmond. In his current role, he is Assistant Special Agent in Charge little kid. - At that time, January 1 was the biggest day of "In 1988, I walked into his office to meet with him," U.S. Secret Service Special Operations Division and is pro- the year for college football. That was usually the game continued Davis. "The first thing I saw was a signed game- gram manager of his counter-assault teams. that decided the National Championship. During his long tenure, Davis has had the honor to

"The Rose Bowl (played that year between Iowa and work on the detail of President Bill Clinton. He was in

Washington) was running long and delayed the start of charge of the detail of former First Lady and Senator Hill- our game, because NBC was doing both. We were in the ary Clinton when she ran for President of the United States locker room and there was a TV showing the Rose Bowl. in 2008. He was also on the detail of Paul Bremer, the for-

In the last few minutes, they switched to Miami and the mer United States Administrator to Iraq. Even in this most

Goodyear blimp showed an overhead shot of the Orange serious of jobs, the world of sports was not out of the pic-

Bowl. The announcers said, 'And Clemson and Nebraska ture. will come up next in a game that could decide the Nation- "I was on President Clinton's detail when he ran for al Championship.' That was a special moment for someone office the first time in 1992 and was on the detail at the who had grown up watching and loving college football." White House for five years," said Davis. "He was a huge

When asked to recall the punt return against Nebras- sports fan and he usually told me when he had watched ka, Davis had a somewhat comical view of the unsolicited Clemson play the previous Saturday." advice he has received for years after the contest. Davis still follows the Tiger program as closely as he

"It has been 30 years since that game and I bet there can. He and his wife, Kim, have been married for 21 years,

have been 5,000 people who told me if I had stayed out- have two daughters, Hannah (14) and Sofie (10), and re- side, I would have scored," said Davis. "There were 80,000 side in Lovettsville, VA. They continue to travel to Clemson people in the stands, millions watching on television, and as much as time allows.

I had big guys chasing me. I was just trying to get as many If Davis has one message to this current group of

yards as I could!" Clemson football players, it would be to enjoy the oppor-

Following his playing days at Clemson and one sea- tunity. son (1984) with the Saint Louis Cardinals, Davis returned "As former players, we want the young men who are to Clemson to finish his degree program. At that time, he there now to experience a championship season. My time made the decision to work in federal law enforcement. at Clemson continues to pay dividends for me to this day.

His ties to Clemson and that 1 981 season certainly helped I am looking forward to these guys enjoying the same move him in that direction, as he worked for one year for things."

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When the late Al McGuire was the head basketball Various media services, including Sporting News, coach at Marquette in the early 1970s, the NCAA picked five of the members of that class to freshman All-

allowed freshmen to become eligible to play varsi- America teams and the five players actually were starters ty athletics for the first time in nearly 20 years. A few years over the course of the season, tied for the most freshman into the rule, he said, "The best thing about a freshman is starters in school history. Those starting freshmen who that he becomes a sophomore." helped Clemson to an ACC title, a 10-2 record, and a top-

In other words, the Hall of Fame coach who beat Clem- 10 final ranking were Dexter Davis (CB), Jeb Flesch (OG), son during the 1 976-77 regular season on the way to win- Chris Gardocki (P/PK), Levon Kirkland (OLB), and Ed Mc- ning the national title did not have a lot of patience for Daniel (ILB). freshmen on his varsity squad, but he knew it would be Five freshmen also started on Clemson's 9-1-1 team of a learning experience that would be a good thing for his 1 983, just the second year of the red-shirt rule. That year, team in the future. Shelton Boyer, Kenny Flowers, Terence Mack, Henry Walls,

Today, 34 years after McGuire coached his last game, and Ray Williams were all starters. Walls was the leading most coaches in all college sports must rely on fresh- tackier, Williams was the top receiver, and Flowers was the men to have an impact on their season from the get-go. second-leading rusher.

With all the camps, high school scouting combines, and This year's team figures to have an influx of freshmen advanced high school programs across the country, mid- at the offensive skill positions. Only one team in Clemson summer enrollment for many sports, and even January history has been led in rushing and receiving by freshmen enrollment, especially for football players, freshmen are and those two players of 20 years ago have ties to the cur- more prepared when they set foot on campus. rent team.

As a result, freshmen have a bigger impact on college That 1990 team finished with a 10-2 record and a sports, especially on the gridiron. One of the reasons is top-10 ranking. Ronald Williams, the father of current there are openings in their lineup. When freshman eligi- freshman DeShawn Williams, had 941 rushing yards in 12 bility was reinstated (freshmen were not eligible from the games in 1990. The top receiver that year was the late Ter- fall of 1954 to the fall of 1972), college athletes could not ry Smith, then a red-shirt freshman who had 34 receptions turn professional in football and basketball with eligibility for 480 yards. Smith was sophomore DeAndre Hopkins' remaining. uncle.

Phil Chenier, a star basketball player at California, There have been some strong performances by fresh- changed all that and turned professional after his junior men in recent years as well. In 2006, C.J. Spiller and Ja- season in 1971, because his family did not have a lot of coby Ford combined for nearly 2,000 all-purpose yards as money. It was known as a "Hardship Case." The NBA put first-year freshmen. Twenty-one freshmen (first-year or him in the draft pool and the Baltimore Bullets selected red-shirt) lettered that season, more than any other since him in the first round. 1982.

That set the precedent. Football did not follow suit The freshman class that had the most impact in Clem- until the 1990 NFL draft, but now, terrific college football son football history was the 1943 class. That year, the players turn pro after their third year in college. Last sea- United States drafted Clemson's entire junior and senior son, 56 players turned pro with at least one year of college classes into the armed services during World War II. With eligibility remaining. Turning pro obviously creates job half of the team wiped out, freshmen held down eight of opportunities for freshmen football players that did not the 1 1 starting positions. exist from 1972-88. Swinney does not envision that many rookies in the

Clemson's 2011 team is an example. When Da'Quan starting lineup in the 201 1 season, but he will not wait un-

Bowers filed for the NFL draft after the 2010 season, his til they become sophomores to see considerable playing junior year, it created an opportunity for playing time for freshman Corey Crawford. Crawford came to Clemson in time either.

January and went through spring practice, so he is more ready to take on strong ACC offensive tackles than he

would have been if he showed up on campus for the first

time in August. He is more ready from a football standpoint and from an educational standpoint.

Head Coach Dabo Swinney red-shirted 15 of his 19

freshmen who were in their first year in 2010. With the ad-

dition of 27 first-year freshmen in 201 1 , Clemson has 42 of

its 85 scholarship players classified as freshmen, the most

in school history.

While just one of the 42 freshmen is listed as a starter

on today's pregame depth chart, it is obvious that these

young men will have a major impact on the Tigers' record

this year. As Swinney said in the preseason, "None of the

freshmen have to be the guy at their position, but collec-

tively, they will have a big impact on our season."

As we start this season, it has caused me to reflect on

some of the best freshman classes in Tiger history. The 1988 group rates as the best since the red-shirt

rule was adopted in 1982. That class included three play-

ers who went on to play in the Pro Bowl, another who

played six years in the NFL, and another who was an AP

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