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Chelsea Earle, Katrina Eddie, Jeff Kallin, Libby Memorial Stadium Kehn, Christine Long, Vickie Long, Trey Mc- Clemson, SC Curry, Maddie McGlone, William Qualkinbush, L, 17-21 Philip Slkes, Knstin Watkins, Amanda Wolk Players & Coaches Tiger Traditions , Interim Head Coach 22,23 Memorial Stadium ("Death Valley") 34,35 Contributing Photographers College Clemson Assistant Coaches 25-27 Running Down the Hill 36,37 Frank Alexander, Trent Allen, Kevin Bray, Kerry Meet Veterans 50-52 All-Americans 39 November 1 Capps, Eddie Cliffe, Mark Crammer, Frankie Creel, Tommy Crumpton, Julie Eudy, Jim Meet the Tiger Rookies 53 First-Round Draft Picks 41 Chestnut Hill, MA Graham, Zach Hanby, Chase Hunter, Charlie Meet the Tiger Reserves 55 Champions 43 W, 27-21 Jordan, Dave Lewis, Roy Philpott, Randy Clemson Alphabetical Roster 57 Players 45

1 Rampey, Ken Ruinarc , Charlie Smith, Vern Clemson Numerical Roster 59 Alma Mater 107 Vema, Bob Waldrop, Patrick Wright, NFL. Probable Starting Lineups 59 Florida State South Carolina Numerical Roster 59 Also Inside Printing November 8 Electnc City Printing (Anderson, SC) South Carolina Profile 60 James F. Barker, President 17 Doak S. Campbell Stadium the Dr. Terry Phillips, Athletic Director Meet Gamecocks 61 Don 19 Tallahassee, FL On the Cover South Carolina Alphabetical Roster 63 Board of Trustees 49 L, 27-41 On the cover of today's program are "Thunder Clemson Football Support Staff 76 ACC Results & Schedule, 2008 55 & Lightning," Clemson's dynamic Bowl Schedule, 2008-09 65 duo of senior James Davis (#1) and junior C.J. Spiller (#28). The two have combined IPTAY Board of Directors 66,67 Duke for 5,994 rushing yards and 64 rushing Heisman Donors 68,69 November 15 in their careers. Davis, who Vehicle Donors 70,71 Memorial Stadium has totaled yards on the ground in his 3,764 Athletic Department Staff 72-75 Clemson, SC career, is only 202 yards away f>om the school 31-7 Radio Network & Affiliates 77 W, record in that category. Stadium 8i Parking Information 79 NCAA Compliance 81 Virginia Athletic Website Vickery Hall (Student-Athlete Enrichment) 85 ClemsonTicjers.com Student Managers 89 November 22 Student Athletic Trainers 91 4& Charlottesville, VA Ticket Information Video Staff 93 W, 13-3 1-800-CLEMSON Cheerleaders 95 Rally Cats 97 Program Price Strength & Conditioning 100,101 $5 on Gameday Memorial Stadium Records 103 $6 by Mall Photo-of-the-Week 105 (Send check to Clemson SID Office; All-Sports Schedule 109 P.O. Box 632; Clemson, SC 29633) WestZone Leadership Gifts 109

200 8 TIGER FOOTBALL 5 .

Clemson vs. South Carolina

Clemson vs. South Carolina Series have beaten South Carolina four consecutive

• This will be meeting #106 between Clemson and years were the seniors of 1900, 1919, 1930, South Carolina and the 100th consecutive year 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1983, 1991, 2000, and

the two schools meet on the gridiron. That is the 2005. In 2005, became the

third-longest streak of consecutive years played only in series history to lead his team

in any rivalry nationwide. to four victories as a starting quarterback.

• The series dates to 1 896 and the first year of foot- • Today's game will be played on the Saturday after

ball at Clemson, while it was the fourth for South Thanksgiving for the third year in a row, but just Carolina. Clemson holds a 64-37-4 lead since the third time since 1984. Clemson has an 8-3

that first meeting in Columbia. The Tigers have record against South Carolina when the game

more wins over South Carolina than any other is played on the Saturday after Thanksgiving or school, and those wins represent over 10 percent on Thanksgiving Day. The only game played on

of Clemson's all-time win total (631 ). When Clem- Thanksgiving Day was the 1963 contest that was

son won in 2004, it was its 600th all-time win. moved from the Saturday before Thanksgiving

• Clemson won last year by a score of 23-21 on due to the death of President John F. Kennedy.

a 35-yard on the last play of the game by Mark Buchholz. completed four Battle of Top-Five Pass Defenses

passes for 70 yards, all to Aaron Kelly, on the Today's game will be a battle of teams with

game-winning drive. outstanding defenses, especially when it comes to

• Each of the last three games in the series have pass defense. Both Clemson and South Carolina The Scotts (Brad, Jeff) are one of two father- been decided by four points or less. In fact, the are in the top five in the nation in pass defense. son coaching combinations in today's game. margin has gone in descending order. The Tigers South Carolina is second, allowing just 156.7 pass-

won by four points (13-9) in Columbia in 2005, ing yards per game, while Clemson is fifth, allowing then South Carolina won by three points (31-28) 163.2 passing yards per contest. Southern Califor- Tigers 3-1 in Second Half of ACC Season

in 2006. The Tigers won by two points in 2007 nia has the top pass defense in the nation, allowing Clemson posted a 3-1 record in the second

(23-21 ). How about a one-pointer this year? just 132.3 passing yards per game. half of its ACC schedule. Only N.C. State has

• The Tiger and Gamecock seniors of 1965 expe- The Tigers and Gamecocks are similar in posted a better winning percentage over the last

rienced four consecutive games decided by four other areas as well. Clemson is in the top 15 in half of the league slate. The Wolfpack will finish

points or less. That is the only time it has hap- the nation in scoring defense (13th), total defense its regular season today against Miami (FL). If the

pened in the history of the series. Clemson won (15th), and pass efficiency defense (15th). South Hurricanes win that game, no ACC team will have a

in 1962 (20-17) and 1963 (24-20), then South Carolina is 11th in total defense, 18th in pass ef- better record than Clemson during the second half

Carolina won in 1964 (7-3) and 1965 (17-16). ficiency defense, and 23rd in scoring defense. of the league season.

However, even those players did not experience The South Carolina defense is led by safety N.C. State is 3-0 in the second half heading

all four games. In 1962, freshmen were not eligi- Emanuel Cook, who has 81 tackles, 23 more than into that game. , Miami, and Vir-

ble, so those 1965 seniors did not even dress for any other Gamecock. Eric Norwood is second in ginia Tech are all 2-1 in the second half and could

the 1962 game. Thus, if today's game is decided tackles with 58 and has 12.5 tackles for loss along tie Clemson for the best record in the second half

by four points or less, these two senior classes with nine sacks. Marvin Sapp is another outstand- of the season. Two of Clemson's three wins in the

will have played the most competitive four years ing defender with 57 tackles. Jasper Brinkley is second half were on the road, victories at Boston

in the history of the series. also a top-flight with 45 stops. College and Virginia. The win at Boston College

• The Gamecocks won the last time the two teams Clemson has held its last two opponents to was Clemson's first over the Eagles since 1958. met at Memorial Stadium by a score of 31-28, but seven points or less and under 200 yards of total Boston College has not lost since the Tigers' 27-21

the Tigers have won five of six, nine of 1 1 , and 1 offense. That is the first time that Clemson has win on November 1

of the last 20 games in the series. Since 1988, held consecutive ACC foes under 10 points since

Clemson is 9-1 in games played in Columbia, but the 1999 season, when the Tigers beat Wake For- All in the Family

just 6-4 in games played in Tigertown. The visit- est (12-3) and Duke (58-7) in consecutive games. Each school in today's game has a father-son

ing team has won each of the last three games. It is the first time since 1979 that Clemson has held coaching combination on its sideline. The Tigers

• This year's Tiger senior class has a 2-1 record consecutive ACC opponents under 200 yards of to- are represented by the Scott family and the Game-

against South Carolina. Clemson classes who tal offense. cocks are represented by the Spurrier family.

Brad Scott is Clemson's associate head

I coach and offensive line coach. He is in his 10th year as an assistant with the Tiger program. His

son, Jeff, played for the Tigers from 2000-02 and m. started this year as a graduate assistant. When resigned as head coach, there if) was a staff re-alignment, as Jeff was promoted to a mm . full-time position as wide receivers coach. There-

fore, this will be the sixth game that the Scotts have

worked together on the staff in a full-time capacity.

Steve Spurrier is the head coach of the Game-

cocks and is in his fourth year leading the program.

His son, Steve, Jr., is the wide receivers coach for South Carolina. They have worked together for

many years. This is their fourth year together at South Carolina. They also were on the same staff at Florida and with the Washington Redskins.

This is actually the second consecutive Tiger game that there has been a father-son coaching Each of the last three contests between the Tigers and Gamecocks have been decided by four combination. Last weekend, Virginia had the Groh points or less, including the 2007 game when Mark Buchholz split the uprights with a 35-yard family, Head Coach Al Groh along with his son,

. field goal on the last play of the game in Clemson 's 23-2 1 victory at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mike, Virginia's .

2 08 TIGER FOOTBALL I

Clemson vs. South Carolina

Knowing Both Sides of the Rivalry 1994-97. Davis needs four touchdowns to tie Tidbits South Carolina Ellis Travis Zachery's career record of 50. ACC

Johnson will coach against Clemson today. John- Davis also needs one 100-yard rushing game to son spent three seasons at Clemson from 1 994-96. tie Priester's career record of 15. Team ACC Overall Home Away Neutral including two as defensive coordinator (1995,96). • C.J. Spiller needs 20 receiving yards to establish 1. Florida State 5-3 8-3 5-2 2-1 1-0 4-3 8-3 4-2 3-1 1-0 The Tigers had records of 8-4 and 7-5 in his two the school record for receiving yards by a running 2. Boston College Maryland 4-3 7-4 6-1 1-3 0-0 years as defensive coordinator. Clemson was also back in a season. The record is 414 by Zachery 47 Clemson 4-4 6-5 4-2 2-2 0-1 10th in the nation in scoring defense (16.2) and in 2001. Wake Forest 4-4 6-5 4-2 2-3 0-0 16th in pass efficiency defense in 1995. • Aaron Kelly has an ACC-record 222 career 67 N.C. State 3-4 5-6 3-3 2-3 0-0 Johnson is the 10th coach to serve on the catches. He needs 99 receiving yards to become staffs at both Clemson and South Carolina since Clemson's all-time leader in that category. He has

1989. The list includes current Clemson Associ- 2,583 receiving yards entering today's game, and Team ACC Overall Home Away Neutral 1. 5-3 8-3 6-1 2-2 0-0 ate Head Coach and Offensive Line Coach Brad the record is 2,681 by Terry Smith (1990-93). 2. Miami (FL) 4-3 7-4 4-2 3-2 0-0 Scott, who was South Carolina's head coach from • Michael Hamlin has 13 career 4-3 7-4 5-0 2-3 0-1 1994-98. Former Clemson Head Coach Tommy and 17 career takeaways. He is tied for third in 4. Virginia 3-4 5-6 4-3 1-3 0-0 West (1994-98) also served on the staff at South school history in interceptions and is second in 3-4 7-4 5-2 2-2 0-0 Carolina (1991,92). takeaways. He needs just two takeaways to tie 67 Duke 1-6 4-7 3-3 1-4 0-0 's school record of 19. Kinard was Note: Standings above and stats below are through Tiger & Gamecock Coaches inducted into the Hall of Fame Coach South Carolina Clemson games of November 22; all times are PM and EST. in 2001 , so that is pretty good company. Hamlin Mile Aldndge 1991-93(3) 1985-89,93-95 (8) also needs just 57 to be- David Bibee 1989-93 (5) 1997,98 (2) come Clemson's career leader. Boston College 24 at Wake Forest 21 Rich Bisaccia 1992,93 (2) 1994-98 1 5) Clemson 13 at Virginia 3 Clyde Christensen 1991 (1) 1994,95 (2) Duke 3 at Virginia Tech 14 Ellis Johnson 2008(1) 1994-96 (3) Davis & Spiller vs. South Carolina Florida State 37 at Maryland 3 Woody McCorvey 1998 (1) 1983-89 (7) Running backs James Davis and C.J. Spiller Miami (FL) 23 at Georgia Tech 41 1998 (1) 1978-89 (12) have both had 100-yard rushing games against N.C. State 41 at North Carolina 10 Brad Scott 1994-98 (5) 1999-08 (10) South Carolina in their respective careers. Davis Rick Stockstill 2004 (1) 1989-02 (14) has two in fact, both in Columbia (2005,07). If he Tommy West 1991,92 (2) 1982-89.94-98 (13) !!ufe\!?M^@3GrMii)3 BPNJ third he will just the second Tiger in 12 Note: Since 1989. gets a today, be South Carolina at Clemson CBS history with three 100-yard rushing games against Georgia Tech at Georgia 12 the same opponent. Kenny Flowers had three Miami (FL) at N.C. State Individual Milestones & Records in Range espnj2 Virginia at Virginia Tech against Duke in his career (1983-86). Davis had • Cullen is in Clemson history in ca- e a Harper second Maryland at Boston College " 3 27 carries for 145 yards as a freshman against the reer completions (489) and needs 11 completions North Carolina at Duke erm3 Gamecocks and 23 rushes for 122 yards in the win ABC to become just the second player in Tiger history Florida at Florida State 3 at Williams-Brice Stadium in 2007. with 500 completions. Charlie Whitehurst, who Vanderbilt at Wake Forest ^7 Spiller had 10 carries for 155 yards against had 817 completions from 2002-05. is the only South Carolina in 2006, the third-highest rushing Tiger to reach that figure so far. Harper also has Yards Points total in history Tiger against the Gamecocks. in school by a 5,357 career passing yards, fourth-most Team Off. Def. Off. Def. That included an 80-yard run, Clemson's longest history. Boston College 320.0 269.6 26.5 17.3 James Davis has 3,764 career rushing yards and run against South Carolina in history. Clemson 335.4 294.0 25.0 16.8 Clemson has actually had a 100-yard rusher Duke 299.6 355.8 20.1 23.0 needs 203 to break Raymond Priester's Tiger ca- against Carolina each of the last four years. Florida State 380.2 272.6 34.3 18.5 reer rushing record. Priester had 3,966 between South Georgia Tech 372.7 296.7 24.5 16.7 In 2004, Reggie Merriweather had 125 yards on 28 Maryland 340.8 358.4 20.0 20.8 carries in the Tigers' 29-7 win. As you can see by Miami (FL) 321.3 304.5 27.9 22.9 the chart below, four of the top-13 individual rush- North Carolina 312.6 358.6 27.5 20.4 in history against ing performances Clemson South N.C. State 316.1 386.7 22.2 25.9 Carolina have taken place in the last four years Virginia 304.4 327.9 16.3 22.1 Overall, Clemson has had 33 100-yard rushing per- Virginia Tech 293.1 276.8 22.0 18.3 formances against South Carolina, including three Wake Forest 297.5 305.0 20.1 19.0

in one game in 1978 Davis and Spiller have combined for 529 Rk Player Team Car. Yards TD Y/G yards on 87 carries against the Gamecocks in their 1. GAT 170 1184 10 107.6

careers, an average of 6.1 yards per rush. Davis 2. Da'Rel Scott UMD 182 940 6 94.0 has 61 carries for 286 yards and a touchdown, 3. Darren Evans VAT 203 926 9 84.2 70.7 while Spiller has 26 carries for 243 yards and two 4. Cedric Peerman UVA 141 707 7 5. Montel Harris BOC 130 682 5 68.2 scores. That is 9.3 yards per carry for Spiller.

Clemson's Top Rushing Games vs. South Carolina Rk Player Team Cm. Att. Yards TD Y/G Rk Player Year Site Car. Yds 1. Cullen Harper CU 192 306 2196 10 199.6

1 . Ken Callicutt 1974 H 27 197 2. MarcVerica UVA 218 340 1960 8 196.0 2. Buddy Gore 1967 A 31 189 3. Thaddeus Lewis DUK 190 312 1893 14 189.3 3. C.J. Spiller 2006 H 10 155 4. Riley Skinner WFU 208 332 2008 12 182.5 4 Chuck McSwam 1981 A 25 151 5. Chris Turner UMD 168 290 1958 9 178.0 5 Sid Tinsley 1944 A 22 146

6. James Davis 2005 A 27 145 7 Harold Goggms 1975 A 17 137 Rk Player Team Rec. Yards TD Y/G Raymond Priester 1996 H 18 137 1. Hakeem Nicks UNC 57 967 8 87.9 9 Kenny Flowers 1985 A 26 136 2. Kevin Ogletree UVA 56 713 5 64.8 James Davis (#1) and C.J. Spiller (#28) have 10. Buddy Gore 1966 H 25 130 3. D.J. Boldin WFU 69 709 3 64.5 combined for three of the top- 13 individual 11 Warren Ralchtord 1976 H 10 127 4. Demaryius Thomas GAT 35 576 3 57.6 rushing performances in the history of the 12. Reggie Merriweather 2004 H 28 125 5. Eron Riley DUK 56 630 7 57.3 Clemson vs. South Carolina football rivalry. 13. James Davis 2007 A 23 122

2008 TIGER F T B A L / A Clemson vs. South Carolina

Clemson National Polls

Category Clemson Opp. Category South Carolina Opp. Total Offense 3689 3234 (November 23, 2008) (November 23, 2008) Total Offense 3498 3084 Plays 704 727 Rk Team Rk Team Plays 732 674

Yards/Play 5.2 4.4 1. Alabama (63) 1. Alabama (56) Yards/Play 4.8 4.6 Yards/Game 335.4 294.0 2. Florida (2) 2. Oklahoma (4) Yards/Game 318.0 280.4 Rushing Yards/Game 114.7 130.8 3. Oklahoma 3. Florida (1) Rushing Yards/Game 98.9 123.6 Passing Yards/Game 220.6 163.2 4. Texas 4. Texas Passing Yards/Game 219.1 156.7

Passing Efficiency 125.6 102.5 5. Southern California 5. Southern California Passing Efficiency 118.2 105.5

First Downs/Game 18.5 15.8 6. Penn State 6. Penn State First Downs/Game 18.5 15.7

Points/Game 25.0 16.8 7. Texas Tech 7. Utah Points/Game 22.4 19.3

Touchdowns 33 21 8. Utah 8. Texas Tech Touchdowns 27 26

Field Goals 14-17 13-23 9. Boise State 9. Boise State Field Goals 19-28 10-14 Punting Average 38.8 39.4 10. Ohio State 10. Ohio State Punting Average 42.2 42.2 Returns 27-195 20-180 11. Oklahoma State 11. Missouri Punt Returns 20-115 24-200 Kickoff Returns 34-739 52-1055 12. Missouri 12. Oklahoma State Kickoff Returns 37-882 31-656 Penalties 60-527 74-577 13. Georgia 13. Georgia Penalties 62-514 58-495 Turnovers 25 21 14. Texas Christian 14. Texas Christian Turnovers 29 22

Third-Down Conversion % 28.5 36.3 15. Ball State 15. Ball State Third-Down Conversion % 37.5 33.1 Time of Possession/Game 29:14 30:46 16. Cincinnati 16. Cincinnati Time of Possession/Game 30:26 29:34

Interceptions By Defense 14-270 14-168 17. Oregon State 17. Oregon State Interceptions By Defense 12-234 20-267 Sacks 13-103 25-174 18. Georgia Tech 18. Oregon Sacks 26-176 37-211 19. Oregon 19. Brigham Young zj^Lftog 20. Boston College 20. Northwestern Rushing # Player Car. Yards Avg. TD LG Brigham Young 21. Michigan State # Player Car. Yards Avg. TD LG 1 James Davis 135 634 4.7 8 38 22. Michigan State 22. Boston College 25 Mike Davis 143 495 3.5 3 50 28 C.J. Spiller 93 524 5.6 7 57 23. Florida State 23. Georgia Tech 28 Eric Baker 43 183 4.3 20

8 Jamie Harper 34 133 3.9 1 13 24. Northwestern 24. Florida State 5 65 173 2.7 2 25 6 Jacoby Ford 16 72 4.5 30 25. Mississippi 25. West Virginia 22 Bobby Wallace 25 99 4.0 21 Clemson 358 1262 3.5 19 57 South Carolina 377 1088 2.9 7 50 Opponents 382 1439 3.8 7 76 Opponents 382 1360 3.6 17 80

Passing

# Player Cm. Att. Yards Int. TD LG # Player Cm. Att. Yards Int. TD LG 10 Cullen Harper 192 306 2196 12 10 83 7 Chris Smelley 131 224 1531 11 11 66 3 Willy torn 26 38 216 1 1 36 5 Stephen Garcia 56 104 753 5 6 41 Clemson 219 346 2427 14 12 83 South Carolina 201 355 2410 20 17 66 Opponents 198 345 1795 14 10 50 Opponents 164 292 1724 12 7 70

Receiving . 1 mug # Player Rec. Yards Avg. TD LG # Player Rec. Yards Avg. TD LG 80 Aaron Kelly 57 572 10.0 3 32 11 Kenny McKinley 41 500 12.2 4 41 6 Jacoby Ford 49 548 11.2 2 47 84 Jared Cook 34 548 16.1 2 66 13 34 345 10.1 1 25 9 Moe Brown 27 368 13.6 1 34 28 C.J. Spiller 27 395 14.6 3 83 4 Jason Barnes 19 260 13.7 2 38 Clemson 219 2427 11.1 12 83 South Carolina 201 2410 12.0 17 66 Opponents 198 1795 9.1 10 50 Opponents 164 1724 10.5 7 70

Tackles # Player Tac. TFL Sacks Int. # Player Tac. TFL Sacks Int. 33 Kavell Conner 108 6-28 1-6 1-0 21 Emanuel Cook 81 25 Michael Hamlin 93 3-11 1-9 5-87 40 Eric Norwood 58 12.5-72 9-63 20 Brandon Maye 80 4-22 2-19 53 Marvin Sapp 57 1-9 1-9 22 Chris demons 77 3-20 1-32 24 Darian Stewart 49 7-27 2-11 2 DeAndre McDaniel 58 1-2 1-1 17 Chris Culliver 46 3-7 1-5 2-43 18 46 1-1 3-79 52 Jasper Brinkley 45 3.5-15 1.5-12 36 Byron Maxwell 46 3-11 1 Captain Munnerlyn 32 2-14 2-14 93 Da'Quan Bowers 36 5-18 1 •8 83 Cliff Matthews 30 5.5-21 3-15 99 Jarvis Jenkins 36 10-37 2-17 96 Clifton Geathers 25 2.5-10 1.5-8

Results & Schedule Date Opponent W-L Score Date Opponent W-L Score 8-30 A Alabama L 10-34 8-28 N.C. State W 34-0 9-6 The Citadel W 45-17 9-4 * at Vanderbilt L 17-24 9-13 * N.C. State W 27-9 9-13 * Georgia L 7-14 9-20 S.C. State w 54-0 9-20 Wofford W 23-13 9-27 * Maryland L 17-20 9-27 UAB W 26-13 10-9 *ai Wake Forest L 7-12 10-4 * at Mississippi W 31-24 10-18 * Georgia Tech L 17-21 10-11 * at Kentucky w 24-17 11-1 * at Boston College W 27-21 10-18 * Louisiana State L 17-24 11-8 * at Florida State L 27-41 11-1 * Tennessee w 27-6 11-15 *Duke W 31-7 11-8 * Arkansas w 34-21 11-22 * at Virginia W 13-3 11-15 * at Florida L 6-56

Date Opponent TV Time Date Opponent TV Time 11-29 South Carolina ESPN2 12:00 11-29 at Clemson ESPN2 12:00

A Michael Hamlin has a team-high five inter- * - ACC game; - Atlanta, GA; Note: All times are PM * - SEC game; Note: All times are PM and EST; home ceptions in 2008. He also has 13 career inter- and EST; home games in bold. games in bold. ceptions, tied for third-most in Tiger history. 2008 TIGER FOOTBALL COACH BOWDEN' ALL-STAR DRESSING Dressings,. SaiUjces,. & Dips,

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By Ashley Earle 304 business writing class. The class was intimate,

with just 18 students. Being that it was a Monday

James Davis is one of the most well-known morning, I expected the class to be somewhat

running backs in Clemson history. He is certainly sluggish. However, I was surprised. Davis' pro-

one of the most popular. If you attended any of fessor (Ashley Cowden) was energetic, and that

the last four Fan Appreciation Days in August, you rubbed off on the students. He took notes as she 1 could see that. The 5'1 " native of Atlanta, GA has discussed job applications, building resumes, and brought speed, toughness, and competitiveness to preparing for job interviews. This information was

the backfield. More importantly, he has provided especially useful, as Davis will graduate in Decem-

leadership off the field. It is safe to say that Davis ber and enter a new chapter in his life.

has made a huge impact on the Tiger program. As class ended, I asked Davis what was next. A highly-recruited running back, Davis chose He responded with one word, "interviews." He has

Clemson over Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Vir- just one class on Mondays, but he has a full load on

ginia Tech to name a few. Davis was immediately Tuesdays, the day most Tiger players do interviews

integrated into the offense in conjunction with Dabo

as a freshman in 2005. In Swinney's press confer-

his first game against #17 ence. So, Davis does the terviews with grace. He was calm and collected as Texas A&M, he rushed for bulk of his interviews on he shared his thoughts with writers who would use

101 yards and scored a Monday morning. his words in their stories. fog, touchdown in the Tigers' We entered the McFad- The opponent later that week was Boston

25-24 win over the Aggies. den team room at 10:24 College. Davis' response to the game was, "I feel

He would go on to be AM, and writers immedi- like Boston College is a rival because we haven't

Clemson's leading rusher ately looked in his direc- been able to beat those guys since I've been here.

and finish fourth in the ACC tion. Davis seated himself I just want a win." with 879 yards. Further- behind a table and six writ- Davis got his win that weekend, as Clemson more, his nine touchdowns ers surrounded him. One defeated the Eagles 27-21 established a single- reporter asked about his Just ask any writer who covers Clemson and

season record by a Tiger thoughts on the season. they will tell you that they are going to miss their One of Davis' rituals is walking to freshman. The "icing on Davis took a moment be- weekly Monday meetings with Davis. He is held practice alongside his "Thunder & the cake" came when Da- fore answering. "It's been in high regard by each media member because he Lightning" partner C.J. Spiller. 4? vis was named ACC Rook- discouraging, but we have always shows up to meet with them, regardless of ie-of-the-Year and MVP in to be tough and do every- the outcome or how he played, and faces the ques-

the win over Colorado in the Champs Sports Bowl thing we can to win. There are a lot of talented tions head-on like a team leader should. He has

when he gained 150 rushing yards. guys on this team and the season isn't over." served in this role for four years.

Davis continued to improve as the years went I watched as he answered every question Interviews ended at 10:40 AM because Davis

on. As a sophomore, he rushed for 1,187 yards ranging from bowl aspirations to offensive plays. had to lift weights. While we were near the lock-

and 17 touchdowns. That rushing touchdown to- No question was off-limits. Davis handled the in- er room, he learned that the day's schedule had

tal established a school record and helped changed so that meetings and practice were

him earn First-Team AII-ACC honors. His later. He smiled because he knew he would season included a career-high 216 rushing be able to take a nap. Ever the teammate, t yards against #13 Georgia Tech on national Davis informed Tyler Grisham television. He joined C.J. Spiller on the of the change in schedule as they retrieved stage of ESPN's College Gameday post- their workout clothes from their equipment game show. room lockers.

Then as a junior, Davis added 12 It took Davis longer to get ready than ex- touchdowns and rushed for 1,064 yards. pected. So, as we walked down the stairs

He was again named First-Team AII-ACC. to the weightroom, I asked him what the His senior year has not been as pro- holdup was about.

ductive, but he does have a pair of 1 00-yard "I was talking to Cullen (Harper) and rushing games and has had his best year Aaron (Kelly) about the game this week," he

in terms of receiving. He enters his final said.

regular-season game needing 203 yards to I was impressed to see how focused he become Clemson's all-time leading rusher was on his upcoming opponent.

and needs just four touchdowns to become By 11:00 AM, we were in the weight-

the school's all-time leader in that category. room. There were nine of his teammates

With his success in mind, I began the in there as we entered. Each one was at

task of brainstorming to see what I would a station doing some type of weight work. write about for his senior feature story. He Davis was visibly happy to see Strength

is one of Clemson's most popular players Trainers Larry Greenlee and Dennis Love. ever. Just go to a game and see how many "Did you see any of the (NFL) games

people are wearing his #1 jersey. Television last night?" Davis asked.

Z announcers repeatedly note his athletic tal- From there, the three discussed out-

ent, and he might have the thickest file in comes and particular plays. Clemson's SID office, because he has been Then, Davis began warming up with

(gjtethe subject of countless feature stories. kettle-bell work (hip flexibility with hurdles) of squats, L I decided to follow Davis around for a and stretching. He did three sets

IWay to see what his life was like. I wanted adding more weight each time, then moved

to find out who James Davis was behind the to the power-clean drill. The bench press helmet and football jersey. was next, as he and Kelly spotted for one

I met Davis at 9:00 AM for his English another. The two did six sets and added i Senior Spotlight

extremely accommodating and

allowed me to sit in all of Da-

vis' meetings. The first began at 3:30 PM.

It was the senior meeting, a gathering Coach Swinney holds twice a week. We walked

in early and sat down. It was loud and noisy, as the seniors were trying to decide what underclassmen they wanted

to invite to their next meeting. When Coach Swinney walked

in, it got quiet in a hurry. Coach Swinney was straight- forward with the seniors, as he

detailed what it would take to beat Boston College. "Winning weight each time. During this period, wide receiver starts with how you meet, how you prac-

Xavier Dye came over. tice, how you get up, and how you go to

Dye informed me that Davis was his "big the stadium. When we walk on the field, brother," to which Davis responded with a laugh. we've got to expect to win."

Davis teased Dye, a graduate of James F. Byrnes The meeting accomplished its

High School, about his alma mater's loss the previ- goal of instilling the week's goals for the ous Friday night. Suffice it to say, Dye ended the seniors. Davis sat attentively and ab- conversation there! sorbed everything that was said. Perhaps the most memorable moment came The team meeting was next. The Davis is first in Tiger history in career rushing touch- when Davis decided to do more weightlifting, which front row in the McFadden team room downs (44) and second in career rushing yards (3, 764). was optional. Graduate Assistant Strength Trainer was reserved for the seniors. Davis sat

Marcus Bradley came to me and said, "That takes in the front and I moved to the back of S5 dedication." the room by the assistant coaches. Coach Swin- Practice began promptly at 5:15 PM. It was a

Next, we headed out to eat lunch. In the ney addressed the team in the same manner as cold, blistering evening as I watched Davis work on car, Davis received a phone call from his brother he did with the seniors... straightforward and honest pass protection and do scramble drills among oth-

Michael. The two talked about football and Davis about what it would take to win at Boston College. ers. He started off in the far section of the field go- inquired about his other brothers and sisters. He also reminded them of the series history. ing through plays with the other running backs and

"Michael is the running back for his team," ex- Following the team meeting, Davis went to the as the rest of the team went through claimed Davis. "He's only a freshman, but he has training room to have his ankles taped for practice. normal stretching exercises. Afterwards, Coach talent. I talk to him every day and give him advice. Then another meeting, the running backs position Swinney brought the team together. He urged

I tell him to stay focused, because he has a chance meeting, began. them to have energy and practice with passion. to be a big-time college running back." Running Backs Coach Andre Powell walked Practice was organized into 22 five-minute

It was apparent that Davis was close to his in and said, "We have a lot of things to go over." periods. During each period, Davis would perform family. He told me that he talks to his mother every He was true to his word, as the running backs a different drill. Midway through practice, he caught day. Much of his dedication and hard work on the learned what plays and schemes were going to be passes from the quarterbacks. He then worked on gridiron is fueled by the support of his family. used against the Eagles. Davis was the most talk- blitz protections and other blocking techniques.

I left Davis at noon so he could go home and ative player in the room. He asked questions and Following that, the entire team came together and

rest before practice. There was not much to ob- Coach Powell gave him answers. I was impressed worked on running plays. After a few more periods, serve in that! with his desire to know every nuance of every play. practice came to an end. The team huddled once

We met again at 3:15 PM in McFadden for He wanted to make sure he did not make any mis- again and reflected on the practice.

the first of three meetings. Coach Swinney was takes in the upcoming game. As the team broke away from the huddle. I

went to find Davis. He was running and I had to catch up with him.

"Hurry up," he said. "It's cold out here!"

I waited for Davis to come out of the locker

room. It was 8:45 PM. The day was coming to a

close and it had been eventful, to say the least. It was apparent that he lived and breathed football,

but he still had some studying to do when he ar- rived back home. He was courteous and attentive while being interviewed by the media. He took on extra work-

out drills in the weightroom He asked questions in meetings so that there would be no hazy spots.

It was all in a day's work for the senior, one

of hundreds of practices that he has endured in his time at Clemson. Like every other practice, he was passionate, driven, and determined With qualities

like those, the sky is the limit for this team leader.

Ashley Earle. a senior from Easley. SC. is a student assistant in the Clemson Sports lnton,iation Office Coach Swinney meets with Davis and the seniors twice a week in the McFadden Building. 7 2008 TIGER FOOTBALL mm

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391 College Avenue, Suite 406 • Clemson, SC 29631 By Katrina Eddie tory (a mark he has since broken). He was also a three-time ACC Rookie-of-the-Week and set Tiger

A famous quote by William Shakespeare freshman records with 1 ,415 all-purpose yards and begins, "Some are born great, some achieve 12 touchdowns. greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon "It was a great experience," remembered

them." Spiller. "I knew coming in that I had two great run-

C.J. Spiller is a real-life testimony to that ning backs in front of me in James (Davis) and Reg- statement. With his God-given speed, hard work, gie (Merriweather). And those guys did a great job and dedication to his football career along with his of teaching me the plays and showing me things off ability to take it all in stride, Spiller has shown that the field as well. To get to play my freshman year he is a vital member of the Clemson football team. was wonderful. One big concern coming to college

Fourteen years ago in the small town of Lake was could I still run away from guys like I did in high Butler, FL, a young Spiller was prepared to take the school, and as the year went on, you could sense

field as a football player for the first time, until he that I had gotten faster. I was very blessed." discovered that it would be another year until that That blinding speed earned him the nickname happened. He was too young and had to wait until "Lightning" with Tiger fans, though it was not new he was the right age. to him. "I have had the name since high school. It ACC and 14th in the nation in kickoff returns, which

"I couldn't play my first year because my birth- has stuck with me." earned him Honorable Mention AII-ACC honors.

day came late, so I had to be the waterboy," admit- Spiller faced a difficult personal decision at He had two kickoff returns for touchdowns, one ted Spiller. "It was kind of heartbreaking, but I knew the end of the 2006 regular season when he con- against Duke and another against Wake Forest.

once I got my chance, I would be ready." sidered leaving Clemson and returning to his home He also became the first Tiger to return a kickoff for

Spiller played running back most of his prep state to be closer to his family. In the end, he chose a touchdown in consecutive games. career, with the exception of eighth grade when he to honor his commitment to his school. Spiller was the second-leading rusher on the

played quarterback and led his team to an 8-0 re- "Once I stepped back and thought about ev- team (behind Davis) with 768 yards, an average cord and a championship. erything, I realized that it was best for me to stay of 5.3 yards per carry. He was the third-leading

"I've always been in the backfield. My coach here. My uncle, who is one of my mentors, did a receiver as well with 34 receptions for 271 yards. came to me the summer before going to high school great job of teaching me about the vows you make He had three 100-yard rushing games, including

and asked me if I wanted to play quarterback or to someone. ..you just can't walk away. It's like a his outstanding performance against #21 Auburn in

switch to running back. I told him I would like to run marriage. ..you just can't walk up out of it. So I did the Chick-fil-A Bowl when he had an 83-yard touch- the ball, and everything took off from there." a lot of praying, and I'm still here today." down run, the longest in the history of the Peach/

And take off it did. As a running back at Union The 2007 season showed an even more dy- Chick-fil-A Bowl as well as Clemson's bowl history.

County High School, Spiller used his speed to liter- namic Spiller on the gridiron. He was second in the Continuing in the tradition of running track in ally run away from opponents. In his high the offseason has allowed Spiller to main- school career, he gained 5,511 yards on tain and even improve upon his already just 541 carries, a 10.2-yard average, and blazing speed. The past two years on the scored 93 touchdowns, 85 of which were track have earned him honors in another rushing scores. pursuit. He received All-America and

Spiller was named a first-team Ail- AII-ACC accolades as a member of the

American by USA Today and Parade, 4x1 00m relay team that finished fourth in the first running back to come to Clemson the nation with a time of 39.48. That team with that honor since 1989. also included football teammate Jacoby One way that he maintained his Ford, as both Tigers use track to enhance speed on the gridiron was by running their speed on the gridiron. track during football's offseason. He was As the one who recruited Spiller three one of the top track athletes in Florida years ago, Interim Head Coach Dabo and was state champion in the 100m and Swinney has much praise for what Spiller

200m as a senior in high school. has accomplished in Tigertown, both on

Despite being from a town that was and off the field. so close to Gainesville (home of the Flor- "He was already a great young guy ida Gators), Spiller was eager to start his when he got here, but he's really devel- college career at Clemson. oped into a man. He's mature way be- He had a breakout year as a fresh- yond his years. On the football field, he man and showed Tiger fans and the na- was always a good player and had an tion what he could do in the backfield with unbelievable skill-set, but he's really de- an average of 7.3 yards per carry during veloped into a complete player. There's the 2006 season, the best by an ACC nothing he can't do. The sky is the limit for player since Florida State's C.J. He has opportunities that will come in 1995. That average was also fourth- his way because of the talents he pos- best in the nation and fourth-best in ACC sesses. He's going to take that platform history. Dunn, who wore #28 as a Semi- and really make a difference in the world. nole, is an inspiration for Spiller and the "This season has been a little disap- reason he wears #28 for the Tigers. pointing from a team standpoint. But Spiller also had two games with over no one can deny the fact that one of the 150 rushing yards (N.C. State, South Car- major bright spots has been C.J....he's

ina), the first Tiger to do that in back-to- been incredible. He makes a difference in

:k games since Terry Allen in 1 988. His every game he plays and he's becoming -yard run against the Gamecocks was dominant. He has scored just about ev- ie longest by a Tiger in 13 years, and his ery way you can score and has been very

82-yard catch at Boston College was the consistent. His effort and energy have gest by a running back in school his- been outstanding." 2008 TIGER FOOTBALL &3o §[°)0OO(ls(r

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Not everyone has had nice things to say in order to consciously leave a legacy behind about Spiller. But for the speedster, that neg- at Clemson That, however, is not the case. ativity only creates more motivation for him to "I don't have a favorite record that I've give his all when he steps onto the field. broken." he admitted. "I don't even know how

"People that criticize me...l applaud many there are. I just let Tim (Bourret) tell them. It makes me go out and play even me what they are. Records are meant to be harder. One thing I like to say is 'if you're not broken. There are still a couple out there that

getting criticized, that means you must not be I would love to get, but if it happens, it hap-

doing something right.' I always keep that in pens, and if it doesn't, it doesn't." the back of my mind. People always question One thing Spiller does hope to leave be- my ability to keep 'dancing around.' but I see hind at Clemson is the memory that he was an it as trying to make a play for my team." upstanding person, both on and off the grid-

Spiller has enjoyed his reception from iron. "Football is going to end one day, but I Tiger fans, who have rightfully dubbed him want people to remember me as a guy who one-half of Clemson's "Thunder & Lightning" showed them tremendous respect. I've tried running back duo. my best to treat everyone equal and give ev-

When asked if he likes the nickname eryone a fair opportunity. That speaks more

"Lightning," he replied. "Oh yeah. It sums it to me than scoring touchdowns and celebrat-

up itself. It strikes fast, can be very danger- ing. I just want to be remembered as a guy ous, and destroys anything it hits." that had great class and would treat everyone Davis had helped Spiller develop into with the utmost respect." the running back he is today and applauds And with the way that he has carried the player he has become. "He's a 'bailer.' himself in his time at Clemson, that status in

He plays at a high level and he's unstoppable, the minds of others will not be hard to attain.

and I think the team expects that out of him." After the case he has made the last "Thunder" has done his job of showing three years as a crucial part of the Tiger foot- his younger teammate the ropes. "I coached ball team, Spiller has positioned himself as him on running downfield and trying to find one of the nation's most dynamic players. His "Thunder & Lightning" have combined for 5, 1 15 yards holes, and I think he has really brought his speed, ability, devotion, and character have and 55 touchdowns on the ground since 2006. stock up this year with his ability." made a lasting impression on his coaches,

With the 2008 season coming to a close, teammates, and fans alike. So in the case

Davis is sad to see their partnership come to In 2008, Spiller has improved upon his amaz- of Spiller, was he born great, did he achieve an end. "We've had a great ride together." ing stats from the previous two seasons. He start- greatness, or was greatness thrust upon him?

One thing fans may not know is that the "VCC" ed the year off with a kickoff return against #24 Ala- Maybe the only fitting answer is. ..all of the on Spiller's eye-black stands for Victory Christian bama, Clemson's only touchdown of the game. In above.

Center, his church at home in Lake Butler. the home-opener against The Citadel a week later, Katrina Eddie, a junior from Sacramento. CA. is a student as- Off the football field, he enjoys watching tele- he had six carries for 75 yards and three touch- sistant in the Clemson Sports Information Office vision, namely ESPN and MTV's "Cribs." Seeing downs. He added either rushing and/or receiving himself on TV is still surreal for him. scores in games versus N.C. State, Maryland, Flor-

"I never really imagined myself being on ida State, and Duke. SportsCenter. I'm a guy from a country town, and After sustaining a hamstring injury at Wake to be on it is a blessing. To have opportunities to be Forest, Spiller missed the home game against on it is like a dream come true." Georgia Tech on October 18. The next week at Boston College, however,

he was in top form as he tied the Tiger receiving- yardage record by a running back with six catches for 105 yards. He was named Clemson's MVP and

won the first "Leather Helmet," a tradition that be- gan this year. He had a career-high 242 all-pur- pose yards, including a 64-yard kickoff return that

changed the momentum. It led to Clemson's 27-21

win, its first victory over the Eagles in 50 years.

A week later at #24 Florida State, he added two touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving.

The game against Duke in Death Valley saw Spiller set yet another record, this time breaking the one

he had previously tied at Boston College. His seven catches for 108 yards established the school

record for receiving yards in a game.

It was his second 100-yard receiving game in

three weeks. There had been just two 100-yard

receiving games by a Tiger running back in the first 112 years of Clemson football. Also, his 83-yard touchdown reception was the longest by a running

back in Clemson history and helped him earn ACC Offensive Back-of-the-Week honors for the second

time in 2008. He now has 12 touchdowns of 50

Spiller Is one of the nation's most electrifying yards or more in his career, another school record. Spiller, a native ofLake Butler, FL, recorded r players. He has a school-record 12 touch- Having set all of these records and with even two of his 30 caree touchdowns against #24

downs of 50 yards or more in his career. more in sight, one might think that Spiller is playing Florida State in Tallahassee on November I I.M.. Ibrahim's

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#51 Eddie Adams That is his favorite memory and an experience he Looking back on his career at Clemson, his

OG/LS • Greenwood, SC will never forget. He had another thrill in the 2008 favorite memory is the 2007 For Eddie Adams, the de- win over Duke when caught a lateral, entering his Chick-fil-A Bowl against cision to walk-on at Clem- name in the recordbook with a rushing attempt. #21 Auburn. "The week-

son was an easy one. He "Most of all, I am going to miss my team- long festivities and playing

grew up a "rabid Clemson mates," he admitted. "It is fun hanging out with the in the Georgia Dome made

fan" in Greenwood, SC. same guys ever day. We are like a family." it an amazing trip. Before his senior year at Davisson will graduate in December with a "Running down the

Greenwood High, he at- business management degree and plans to move Hill and being a part of the

tended a summer camp at to San Diego, CA. team on gamedays is what

Clemson and was offered a walk-on spot by then I will miss the most," he Assistant Jack Hines as a long snapper. #92 John Early continued. "Some of my best childhood memories were PK • Darlington, SC After graduating from attending Clemson games, so when the opportu- John Early came to Clem- Clemson, Hill plans to attend medical school. nity to play football arose, it seemed natural," he son after kicking at Dar- said. "It seems like a lot of work now and hopefully lington High School, where #59 Matthew Knowles one day it'll pay off, but the friendships you make he was valedictorian of his DL • Greenville, SC are what get you through * Jk^^A graduating class and was A civil engineering major the tough times." named the state's kicker- and native of Greenville,

All the hard work paid of-the-year in AAA as a SC, Matthew Knowles did off, as Adams has appeared senior. After deciding long not have to travel far to at- in two games this season, ago to attend Clemson, where he had attended tend college. The road he playing four snaps against games since the age of three, Early turned down took to become a walk-on,

The Citadel and five snaps offers from Presbyterian and S.C. State. however, was difficult and against S.C. State. After meeting with Coach Dabo Swinney in challenging. Yet, the ex-

One of Adams' most both his senior year of high perience has made a lasting impact on his life. memorable moments was school and his first fall at Knowles did not play football at J.L. Mann running down the Hill the Clemson, he was given a High School. In fact, after being cut from the C- first time, which he de- chance to walk on in the team in ninth grade, the coaches told him he would scribed as "the biggest adrenaline rush of my life." spring of 2006. Due to his probably be better suited for cross country.

Another memory was being part of the Spiritual unique onside kicking tech- "I was very skinny in high school," said the

Two-A-Days program, which allowed him to build nique, he has appeared in defensive end. "When I got a personal relationship with God and helped him two games, playing against my license in 10th grade, I 6'2" through difficult times. Kentucky in the 2006 Mu- was and 130 pounds. I

Adams plans on graduating next August (in sic City Bowl and versus started lifting weights then,

just three years) with a management degree. After Virginia Tech in 2007. and I could only bench graduation, he is looking at options to either attend "It's incredible to be a press 70 pounds." graduate school or enter the workplace. part of such a high-profile program and to take part When he came to

in all of its traditions," he said. "It's a privilege to be Clemson, Knowles joined #16 Kyle Davisson on the field with the caliber of players at Clemson the club rugby team. After WR • Alpharetta, GA and to be surrounded by a great fan base." a successful stint, he de- Winston Churchill once Early counts his most memorable moments cided to try out for football

said, "Never, never, never, at Clemson as running down the Hill and beating before the 2007 season. never give up." Kyle Da- South Carolina last year in Columbia. After gradu- He earned a spot and was named Most Improved

visson once tried out for ating with a biological sciences degree, he plans to Walk-On during that spring.

the Tiger football team attend dental school at MUSC next year. His first playing time came against Central

and did not make it, but he Michigan that season, when he played two snaps. did not give up. And now, #89 Brian Hill Two weeks ago against Duke, he recorded his first the Alpharetta, GA native WR • Clemson, SC career tackle in five snaps. proudly wears the #16 jersey as a wide receiver. After just one year of play- "Clemson is a great school with great people Milton High School was lucky to have a well- ing high school football, and an awesome Christian community," he said. rounded player such as Davisson for four years. Brian Hill walked on to "Being a walk-on is not about scoring a touchdown

During his days on the gridiron, he played quarter- the Clemson team. Four or being a hero. The team is truly a family. We are back, running back, wideout, safety, and returned years later, he realizes brothers and we all do what we can to help each kicks. After his football what an accomplishment other out, whether that means we catch the passes career began at Clemson that was. "Growing up or run the opposing team's defense each week." in his sophomore year, he here made it an obvious Knowles plans to take the LSAT and attend was a member of the scout choice to be considered," he said. law school upon graduation. team, a special teams play- Hill is a native of Clemson, a mechanical en- er, and a wide receiver. gineering major, and is the son of Jean and Hoke. #46 Brandon Oliver

Davisson is the son of "There is no other place quite like Clemson," LB • Surnmerton, SC

Jenny and Jay, and he not- said Hill. "The people are friendly, the area is beau- This management ma- that his ed father has been tiful, and the atmosphere is great. I have learned to jor from Surnmerton, his biggest fan. Whether appreciate that after 22 years." SC played linebacker father was coaching I Hill attended D.W. Daniel High School and at Scott's Branch High

from the sideline or his played soccer and basketball all four years. As a School before choosing to

rents were cheering on from the stands, his pas- senior, his first time on the gridiron, he started ev- come to Clemson after re-

n for football has never changed. ery game at wide receiver. According to Hill, he ceiving offers from several

On October 13, 2006, ESPN College Game- would have never played football had it not been smaller schools. Clem-

to ; y came Clemson for the GeorgiE , game. for the encouragement from his family and friends. son's high academic standing and achievements 2008 TIGER FOOTBALL Senior Spotlight attract students from all around, and he was no ex- ^^k^ B #12 Brandon Speweik at several different positions on the offensive line at ception, as he chose to come to Clemson because iriP^ffBk Q B * Oregon, OH Clemson. he liked the engineering program. This marketing major from "One of the most important things that I have

is that even though I am not one of the star Brandon Oliver has W ^ t^^m^ Oregon, OH played quai learned appeared in one game as B) terback at Saint Francis players that gets his name in the paper, on the in- a Tiger. The linebacker de Sales High School. He ternet, or gets recognition for his talent, I still play played two snaps in Clem- originally decided to play a significant role on the team," he said. "I know son's 70-14 win over Cen- a football at nearby Toledo. that my actions and effort will go unnoticed to most

I atti- tral Michigan in 2007. fans, but I know the way that practice and the A I but he followed former Ti- JB^Mw — tude that I have on the practice field or in the locker has not j This season ^ ger ASS S t an t Coach Rob gone as Oliver would have Spence to Clemson and was offered a preferred room is seen by my teammates and will have an liked, as he suffered an in- walk-on position. impact on them." jury earlier in the year and After coming down to tour the campus, Bran- Stone describes running down the Hill as "one has been unable to play in don Speweik fell in love with the Clemson atmo- of the most exciting and invigorating experiences a game. However, he has sphere and environment and knew this was the I've ever had," and describes his overall Clemson still spent time around the team and continues to place for him. Although he has not had the oppor- experience as "unparalleled." be a presence around the squad as he continues tunity to play in a game, he Stone is majoring in animal & veterinary sci- his rehab. does not regret coming to ences and plans to attend veterinary school upon Oliver plans to graduate in December with a Clemson due to the oppor- graduation. degree in business management. tunities that have opened

up for him outside of foot- #46 Britton Whetsell

#59 Cameron O'Sullivan ball, including meeting his LB • Bowman, SC LB • Spartanburg, SC future wife and opening Abraham Lincoln, the 16th

Cameron O'Sullivan, an doors in a profession that President of the United education major, always he could only dream about States, once said, "What- wanted to attend school while growing up. ever you are, be a good at a place like Clemson, When recounting his one." Britton Whetsell but the linebacker never favorite memories on the proudly wears the #46 dreamed he would have team, Speweik had several fond memories from Clemson jersey and has one." been able to play football the 2005 Champs Sports Bowl. "I did not know been a "good

for the Tigers. what to expect when we went to the game, but they Whetsell began playing sports at a young age As a graduate of Dorman High School, really took care of us. We had the opportunity to do as a result of his grandfather's encouragement. Along with running track and playing basketball, he O'Sullivan was a part of a state championship foot- a lot of fun things and it was an overall great time ball team and lettered three years in track & field. with my teammates." began playing football in seventh grade. He was offered a scholarship to play football at After graduating next month, Speweik plans During his high school years at Orangeburg

Mars Hill College, but after one season, he decided to move to Manhattan, NY with his fiance to accept Prep School, the linebacker played under Head he "wanted and needed a change." a job offer he received during the summer with a Coach Don Shelley. It was then that Whetsell After spending a year at Spartanburg Tech- mobile advertising agency. learned the meaning of hard work that he would nical College to earn more credits, he enrolled at later continue in college.

in Tiger uniform has been Clemson in the fall of 2006. #53 Preston Stone Playing football a Cameron calls his time with the Tigers "a OL • Arlington, TX a dream come true for Whetsell In his college ca- blessing" and credits his ups and downs on the Many walk-ons at Clem- reer, he has been selected football field for his personal growth during the col- son come from the up- as Scout Team Player-of- lege experience. state of South Carolina, the-Year, Defensive Walk-

"God has really blessed me with the chance so Preston Stone is a bit On-of-the-Year, and was

to be on this team and to play this great game," he of an anomaly. A native 11th on the team power in- this With said. "It has taught me that nothing in life comes of Arlington, TX, Stone dex past summer.

easy and will always re- came to Clemson largely these accomplishments, quire hard work. There because of the influence Whetsell stated that his favorite football are going to be times in life of his parents, who grew up in Sumter, SC. Clemson memory is "my first tackle growing I when I will have to sacri- "I liked the state very much up, so

fice being comfortable and applied to a couple of schools here," Stone admit- against North Carolina in 2006." make physical sacrifices to ted. "I got into Furman and Clemson and had to accomplish a goal. make a decision. Since Furman was smaller than Whetsell, a construction science & manage- ment major who hails from Bowman, SC, is the 'The character that my high school, I decided that Clemson was the son of Indun and Tim. In addition to thanking his I've built from the hard work right place for me. I could parents, Whetsell would also like to thank the rest I've put in, the friendships not have made a better de- high school football coach for with my teammates and cision." of his family and his coaches, and the blessings After being the captain their support and encouragement throughout his athletic career. from God are the things that will be most important of a nationally-recognized

Even though it is coming to an end, Whetsell and useful in my life." football team at Arlington opportunity play football He stated that his favorite Clemson football Lamar High School, be- is appreciative of the to as

a Tiger. "I proud to say I put 100 percent into memory will occur today, when he runs down the coming a walk-on at Clem- am

football career at Clemson. I laid it all on the Hill for the final time. "It will be a special moment. It son was quite a change. my

line and I have no regrets." will be a great conclusion to my playing career and Being, as he called it, "the

here. It totem all the hard work that I have put in to get lowest man on the Summaries written by Clemson Sports Information Student As- will great to have my family there to see that as pole" was a challenge, but be sistants Ashley W. Adams (Kyle Davisson Brian Hill Britton i

well." it taught him some valuable lessons in the process. Whetsell). Trey McCurry (Eddie Adams. John Early, Brandoi Oliver Brandon Speweik). and William Qualkinbush (Matthe After college, Cameron would like to teach Those lessons enabled him to work his way up the Knowles Cameron O'Sullivan Preston Stone) and coach in high school. depth chart. He has even appeared in five games 2008 TIGER FOOTBALL 1 1

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In addition to Barker is a leading voice in higher education,

being a teacher not only in South Carolina but nationwide He cur-

and a leader, rently chairs the Division I Committee of the NCAA

James F. Barker Board of Directors and delivered a keynote address

is an architect, at a symposium in Washington D C. on Global Best

an artist, and a Practices in science & technology parks. It was builder of one sponsored by the U.S. National Academy of Scienc-

of the nation's es in cooperation with the Association of University most-rapidly Research Parks, and his topic was CU-ICAR. His improving pub- essay, "The Architect as University President," was

lic universities... published in The Chronicle of Higher Education

Clemson. Bark- in March of 2008. er came to the For his leadership, Barker has received the fc?*- ..... office in 1999 Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest with a clear vision and goal of making Clemson one civilian honor, and The Cliff's Business Person-of- of the nation's top-20 public universities. ..an institu- the-Year Award from Greenville Magazine. He tion that draws outstanding faculty and students, has also received the James T. Rogers Meritorious 'V - provides an unmatched academic experience, and Service Award from the Southern Association of helps drive the state's economic development. Colleges & Schools. A 1970 Clemson graduate, Barker has said, As Clemson's President, Barker remains com-

"South Carolina needs a top-tier research univer- mitted to the classroom. Each spring, he is part of sity, and our students deserve to have access to a a team that teaches an undergraduate course ex- President Barker showed his Clemson spirit top-tier education without leaving their home state. ploring "a sense of place" in architecture, literature, earlier this year against The Citadel by doing Building Clemson's academic, research, and ser- and history. pushups as the Tiger mascot after a score. vice programs to the level where we can compete In presenting Barker with the Distinguished with anyone will benefit our state, our students, and Alumnus Award in 2005, Washington University our alumni." Planning has begun for Technology Neighbor- Chancellor Mark Wrighton said, "James F. Barker

Clemson, already South Carolina's top- hood II. Leading the academic programs are dis- has taken the architectural skills and knowledge ranked national public university, is making strides tinguished professors brought to the state to hold required to design a building and applied them to toward that goal. During Barker's presidency, the endowed chairs established under the South Caro- the future of a university. His architect's vision, university has: lina Research Centers of Excellence Act. Three of collaborative instincts, and sense of place are rap-

the four chairs devoted to automotive engineering idly pushing Clemson up through the ranks of the

• been recognized as Time Magazine's "Public (funded by financial support from BMW, Michelin, nation's top public universities. He has become a

College-of-the-Year" and twice ranked #1 among and Timken) have been filled. leader in national academic circles by creating a

the "Best Places to Work in Academia" by The Clemson is also investing more than $80 new model of education, building interdisciplinary Scientist Magazine. million to support an advanced materials industry partnerships among the professional schools and

• been ranked among the nation's top-30 public cluster. The linchpin is the Advanced Materials Re- the basic curriculum by tearing down artificial walls universities by U.S. News & World Report search Laboratory, located at the Advanced Mate- between disciplines."

• developed and implemented an academic "Road rials Center off I-85 in Anderson County (formerly A native of Kingsport, TN, Barker earned his

Map" with eight emphasis areas aligned with known as Clemson Research Park). The facility bachelor of arts degree from Clemson in 1970 and South Carolina's economic needs. includes one of the nation's top optical materials his master of architecture & urban design degree

• launched major new education and research- and electron microscopy laboratories. Ground was from Washington University in Saint Louis, MO in

based economic initiatives, including the Clem- broken in June of 2008 for a new Innovation Cen- 1973. He and his wife Marcia have a son Jacob

son University International Center for Automotive ter, which will provide space for startup companies and daughter-in-law Rita Bolt, and another son

Research (CU-ICAR) in Greenville, the Center for that spin off from Clemson research advances. Britt.

Advanced Materials in Anderson County, and the

Clemson University Restoration Institute in North Charleston.

• redesigned the general education curriculum to focus on learning outcomes and give undergradu-

ates more opportunities for study abroad, service- learning, and research.

• developed an innovative undergraduate research program called "Creative Inquiry," which pairs small teams of students with a senior faculty member on multi-year voyages of discovery.

• set new records for students applications (at both the undergraduate and graduate levels), private giving, external research support, and study- abroad participation.

• opened a new "European portal" with the launch- ing of the University

Center in Brussels, Belgium.

Working with state leaders and private indus- try partners, Barker has steered Clemson into a greater economic development role. The first tech- nology neighborhood at the CU-ICAR campus near

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For a per- That was just the third time in school history that coached on the football staff at Virginia Tech, su-

son who has had been achieved, including the first time since pervised spring sports and student-athlete enrich-

coached and the 1989-90 academic year. Clemson was one of ment at Florida, handled athletic fundraising at Mis-

worked in ath- just five programs nationally ranked in the top 25 of souri and Arkansas, and had 15 years experience

letic administra- both sports. as an athletic director, including 13 at the Division I

tion his entire Clemson's women's programs had a strong level, prior to his appointment at Clemson, coming

career, it may be year, as the women's tennis and volleyball teams from Oklahoma State. surprising that claimed ACC Championships. Both of those pro- Football was transformed from a perennial

Dr. Terry Don grams, plus the young rowing program, received losing status to defeating Oklahoma during five of

Phillips defines NCAA bids and were ranked in the final top 25. the eight years he was associated with Oklahoma

his passion and From an academic standpoint, all of Clem- State (1994-02). For this, he received the National

drive as Clem- son's sports programs performed strongly in terms Football Foundation Oklahoma Chapter Outstand-

son's athletic of the NCAA's graduation success rate and APR ing Contribution to Amateur Football Award in

director by his statistics. The student-athletes combined to earn a 2002. Additionally in 2006, he was named one of recent inclusion as one of the 100 Most Influential 2.89 GPA for the 2007-08 academic year, with eight the top-25 most influential people in the history of

Sports Educators in America, as named by The sports programs posting at least a 3.0 GPA in one Oklahoma State Athletics by GoPokes Magazine

Institute for International Sport at the University of of the two semesters. The football program posted When it came to success on the field and in

Rhode Island. The institute's objective involved a its highest team GPA on record as well. the classroom, Oklahoma State's programs were four-year process and resulted in a list that spans Phillips was recognized nationally for his per- among the Big 12's best. The achievements of the scholars, Olympians, coaches, and other industry formance at Clemson in June of 2006 when he was program included two national titles in men's golf, a leaders "who have creatively and effectively used honored by NACDA (National Association of Colle- men's basketball Final Four appearance, two trips sport in the very best way as a means to educate giate Directors of Athletics) as the 2005-06 Gener- to the College World Series, 1 3 Big 1 2 titles, and 1 and shape positive values." alSports Turf Systems Athletic Director-of-the-Year individual national champions along with 53 aca- Phillips' athletic career and academic pursuits for the Southeast Region of the FBS. He was one demic All-Americans. epitomize that desire. Perhaps still the only Divi- of just four FBS athletic directors honored at the Before leading Oklahoma State, Phillips sion I athletic director with both a doctorate and annual convention in New Orleans, LA. served as senior associate athletic director at Ar- law degree, he uniquely blends the discipline and Excellence in academics has been a constant kansas from 1988-94. He ran the daily operations inspiration created on each side of campus. In his on his resume. He has an undergraduate degree and had oversight of facility projects for the men's seventh year at Clemson, he has firmly put his im- from Arkansas (1970), a master's degree from Vir- programs, and he was president of the Razorback print on the University and Tiger athletics through ginia Tech (1974), a doctorate from Virginia Tech Foundation. his leadership toward a balanced, positive environ- (1978), and a law degree from the University of Ar- Phillips was the athletic director at Liberty ment for success. kansas School of Law (1996). He is a member of (1980-81) and Louisiana-Lafayette (1983-88). He

Those influences are obvious in his strategic the Arkansas Bar, American Bar Association, and was also an assistant athletic director at Missouri plan for Tiger athletics, which provides for a model Sports Lawyers Association. (1981-83) and began his administrative career in program that can compete at the highest levels with Phillips remains a classroom presence by 1979 as an assistant athletic director at Florida. academic integrity, concern for the student-athlete, teaching a sports law section in Clemson's Accoun- Phillips began his career in college athletics financial responsibility, and in full compliance. tancy & Legal Studies department. In addition, he coaching football. He started as a graduate assis-

By far, Phillips' deepest professional satisfac- is past chair of the NCAA Division I Infractions Ap- tant at Arkansas in 1970 and 1971. He moved on tion is reflected in the young man or woman who peals Committee. He has written on diverse areas, to Virginia Tech as an assistant coach (1971-78) defies the rigor and challenges of a student-athlete, such as antitrust and the NCAA, student-athlete before joining the ranks of athletic administration. achieves in the classroom, triumphs in competition, welfare, alternative dispute resolution, and Title IX. Winning has been on Phillips' resume since acquires healthy life skills, and leaves Clemson His doctoral dissertation on Title IX involved a his- his playing days at Arkansas. He lettered on three with a degree, fully prepared for a bright future. torical review of the law and was the first national Frank Broyles teams (1966,68,69). where he and

Phillips' leadership is obvious both visually study of Title IX implications on college athletic his brother Loyd, an Outland Trophy winner, were and through the vast improvements in Clemson's programs. This research spawned his intent and starting defensive tackles. Arkansas had a 27-5 facilities, most notably the new WestZone at Me- desire to study law. record in the three years, played two Sugar Bowl morial Stadium. Through a practical and steady From an experience standpoint, Phillips has games, and played in the memorable 1969 Nation- fiscal approach, the first phase of the $57-million worked in nearly all phases of college athletics. He al Championship game against Texas. project was completed in the fall of In addition to Phillips' tenure with 2006 with the installation of new locker the NCAA Infractions Appeals Com- rooms and 1,000 private luxury club- mittee, he also serves on the NCAA level seats. Select Committee for At-Risk Student-

The Phase II funding, which in- Athletes and works with the NCAA cer- cludes a comprehensive football facil- tification program. He currently serves ity and new strength training center on several ACC Committees. ..chair of for the program, has been finalized the Committee on Infractions & Penal- and construction began in the summer ties, Committee on Awards, Television of 2008. When complete, the Jervey Committee. Men's Basketball Commit- and McFadden buildings will undergo a tee, and Football Committee makeover for the men's and women's Phillips has two children, John Den-

Olympic sports. nis (31 ) and Sarah-Jane (28), and three Other improvements have taken stepchildren. Meagan (19), a sopho- place at many other athletic facilities, more at Clemson and proud member contributing to the program's all-around of Tiger Band, Marshall (18), and Madi- performance in 2007-08. Eight Tiger son (16). His wife Tricia is a graduate programs finished in the top 25 for the of the University of Missouri School of second straight year. Journalism and earlier enjoyed a ca- The Clemson football and men's reer in athletics and development She basketball teams both finished in the is now active in the Clemson and Sen-

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the big game. and wraps. Interim Head Coach & Offensive Coordinator _ Dabo Swinney He spoke to the group and actually allowed (pronounced some student participation during practice,

DA-boh SWEE- as students were selected to attempt a field

nee) became goal, punt against a live rush, and field a Clemson's inter- punt. He also took the entire team to the

im head coach Greenville Children's Hospital for a visit with on October young men and women fighting cancer.

13, 2008 when Swinney is leading the Tigers during Tommy Bowden the second half of the season, and the task

stepped down is not an easy one, as all six of his regular- after guiding season opponents had a winning record

the program for and were candidates for bowl games when nearly 10 sea- he took over the job. However, the 38-year-

sons. Swinney old is ready for any challenge, as he has had been assistant head coach for two years and demonstrated throughout his career. had been in charge of the wide receivers since the The 1 993 Alabama graduate joined the 2003 season. Clemson staff prior to the 2003 season. In

Swinney hit the ground running that week the last five years, the Tigers have finished as he prepared for his first game as a head coach in the top 25 of the final polls three times, life against a 5-1 Georgia Tech team. He had to reor- recorded at least eight wins four times, and u ganize his staff, and regroup his football team and totaled 1 wins over top-25 teams, including

Clemson Nation in just five days. While the Tigers victories over Florida State (4). Miami (FL)

lost a four-point decision, he accomplished many (1), and Tennessee (1) during his tenure in goals in that first week through his outstanding Tigertown. leadership qualities. One of the most impressive Swinney has coached his wide re- demonstrations of unity came during the team's ceiver position to a level of consistency that "Tiger Walk." has not been seen previously at Clemson.

Prior to the game, Swinney decided to have He has had a wideout finish first or second his team depart buses outside the Lot 5 parking lot in the ACC in catches each of the last four f In first three of the V near the WestZone at Memorial Stadium and expe- years. his year, he had

rience the gameday atmosphere. Dressed in jack- top-10 receivers in the ACC, a first in Ti-

ets and ties, the team was embraced by thousands ger history. He has coached a First-Team

of Tiger fans who stood 1 deep for the 200-yard AII-ACC wideout each of the last four years (three per game with a school-record 88 catches, tied for

march to the stadium. It was the centerpiece of his different players), also an unprecedented feat at the second-highest total in ACC history. His 11

"All In" theme in his first week as head coach. Clemson. touchdown catches were a Tiger record as well.

In his second week as head coach, an off- In 2004 and 2005. Swinney coached the ACC Kelly is now Clemson's career reception lead-

week, he invited the Clemson student body to a reception champion (Airese Currie in 2004, Chansi er with over 200 catches and was closing in on the

practice, and nearly 1,000 students showed up. Stuckey in 2005). It was the first time Clemson ACC record when Swinney took this new position.

had two different wideouts He was also closing in on the school touchdown

lead the ACC in receptions in reception record, a mark held by Glenn Smith, who

consecutive years. In 2007, established the mark in 1951. Aaron Kelly led the league The Alabama native has a reputation as one

in yardage, giving Swinney of the top recruiters in the nation. In February of an ACC receiving king three 2006, he was listed as the fifth-best recruiter in the

out of four years. Stuckey nation by Rivals.com . It marked the second straight earned First-Team AII-ACC year that he had been lauded by the website as a

honors in back-to-back years, top-25 national recruiter. He has signed 38 play-

a first for a Clemson wideout ers in his five recruiting seasons and was a major

in 25 years. He is now one of reason Clemson's 2008 recruiting class was rated

the top receivers for the New #2 in the nation by ESPN.com when he signed 11 York Jets. The play of Swinney's wideouts was a big reason Swinney's Coaching Records

Clemson led the ACC in to- Year School - Position(s) W-L Bowl tal offense, rushing offense, 1993 Alabama GA 9-3-1 Gator

and scoring offense in 2006, 1994 Alabama GA 12-1 Citrus 8-3 just the second time an ACC 1995 Alabama GA 1996 Alabama WR.TE 10-3 Outback team led the conference in all 1997 Alabama TE 4-7 three areas in the previous 25 1998 Alabama WR 7-5 Music City years. Clemson also led the 1999 Alabama WR 10-3 Orange ACC and established school 2000 Alabama WR 3-8 records for touchdowns (55) 2003 Clemson WR 9-4 Peach 6-5 and yards per play (6.5). 2004 Clemson WR 2005 Clemson WR 8-4 Champs Sports In 2007, he coached 2006 Clemson WR 8-5 Music City Aaron Kelly, a First-Team 2007 Clemson AHC.WR 9-4 Chick-fil-A AII-ACC selection who led

the conference in receiving Years as a coach: 13 yards per game and touch- Record of teams as assistant:.... 103-55-1 (.651)

down catches (11). He also Record at Clemson: 40-22 (.645)

The Swinneys - Will, Clay, Kathleen, Dabo, Drew finished second in receptions 2008 TIGER FOOTBALL ©Sis® ^SfiODCD©^

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The Swinney File

Playing Experience Lettered three years at Alabama (1990-92); also a mem- ber of the 1988 and 1989 teams.. .member of the 1992 National Championship team. ..SEC Scholar-Athlete

Honor Roll member in 1990,92.

Bowl Participation as a Player 1990 Sugar Bowl. ..1991 Blockbuster Bowl.. .1991 Fiesta Bowl. ..1993 Sugar Bowl.

Education

B.S. degree in commerce & business administration

from Alabama in 1993. ..master of business administra-

tion from Alabama in 1 995.

Coaching Experience Graduate assistant coach at Alabama (1993-95). ..wide

receivers/tight ends at Alabama (1996). ..tight ends at

Alabama (1997). ..wide receivers at Alabama (1 998-00)... wide receivers at Clemson (2003-06)... assistant head coach/wide receivers at Clemson (2007,08). ..interim head coach/offensive coordinator at Clemson (2008).

Bowl Seasons as an Assistant Coach 1994 Gator Bowl. ..1995 Citrus Bowl.. .1997 Outback Bowl. ..1998 Music City Bowl. ..2000 Orange Bowl. .2004 went on to earn a scholarship, Swinney was a wide American who is still second in career receptions . ..2005 Champs Sports Bowl. ..2006 Music receiver on Alabama's 1992 National Champion- at Alabama. City Bowl.,.2007 Chick-fil-A Bowl. ship team. He was also named Academic All-SEC During his time at Alabama, Swinney was a Personal Data along with being an SEC Scholar-Athlete Honor part of six years of at least 10 wins, five top-10 fin-

Bom November 20, 1969 in Birmingham, AL... married Roll member in 1990 and 1992. ishes, one national title (1992), three SEC cham-

to the former Kathleen Bassett...the couple has three Along with his appearance in the 1993 Sugar pionships (1989,92,99), and five SEC Western sons (Will 10, Drew 8, Clay 5). Bowl, his Alabama teams played in the 1 990 Sugar Division titles (1992,93,94,96,99) as a player and

Bowl, 1991 Fiesta Bowl, and 1991 Blockbuster coach. He has coached the #2 receiver at Alabama players. He was named one of the top-25 recruit- Bowl. Both Sugar Bowl appearances came after (Milons) along with the #1 (Kelly) and #2 (Hamilton) ers in the nation by Rivals.com in 2007 as well. winning the SEC Championship game. receivers in Tiger history. When Swinney accepted this position on Oc- After his playing career, Swinney served as From April of 2001 through February of 2003, tober 13, he described his feelings as "bittersweet" a graduate assistant coach from 1993-95 at Ala- Swinney was in private business in Alabama. He because he was taking over for Bowden, who had bama, where he coached in the 1994 Gator Bowl married the former Kathleen Bassett in 1994. They been his first position coach at Alabama in 1989. and 1995 Citrus Bowl. In December of 1995, he have three sons, Will (10), Drew (8), and Clay (5).

He had also brought him back to the coaching pro- received a master's degree in business administra- fession in 2003 and has had a profound effect on tion from Alabama. his life. Both had followed similar paths as play- He became a full-time assistant coach at ers, as Bowden was a walk-on at West Virginia and Alabama in February of 1996 under Head Coach Swinney was a walk-on at Alabama. Gene Stallings and coached a total of five seasons Swinney received a commerce & business there on a full-time basis. He was assigned to administration degree from Alabama in 1993 af- coach the Crimson Tide's wide receivers and tight ter lettering three times (1990-92). A walk-on who ends in 1996, a season that saw Alabama win the

SEC Western Division title and make an Outback Bowl appearance. The following year, he solely coached the

tight ends under Head Coach Mike DuBose.

In 1998, he coached Ala- bama's wide receivers, a position he held for three

seasons At the end of the 1999 campaign, Swinney

coached the Crimson Tide in the 2000 Orange Bowl after winning the SEC Champion- ship game. Wide receiver Freddie Milons was the game MVP. Since 1997, he has had 15 former players either drafted or sign free-agent contracts

with NFL teams. The list in- cludes Currie, Derrick Ham-

ilton, Kevin Youngblood,

Stuckey, and Milons, an Ail- 2008 TIGER FOOTBALL

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coach at Florida State (1983,84) ..recruiting coordinator/ tight ends at Florida State (1985-89). ..offensive coordina- tor/offensive line at Florida State (1990-93). ..head coach • Associate Heac at South Carolina (1994-98) assistant head coach/tight • Offensive Line ends at Clemson (1999, 00) assistant head coach/offensive

• 10th Season at Clemson coordinator/tight ends at Clemson (2001 -03). . .assistant head • 27th Season Overall coach/offensive line at Clemson (2004-06) associate head • South Florida '79 ;oach/offensive line at Clemson (2007,08). • Born September 30, 1954 Bowl Seasons as an Assistant Coach 1983 Peach Bowl. .1984 Citrus Bowl. ..1985 Gator Bowl. .1986 All-American Bowl 1988 Fiesta Bowl 1989 Playing Experience Sugar Bowl. ..1990 Fiesta Bowl. .1990 Blockbuster Three-year letterman and two-year starter on the offensive Bowl ... 1 992 . 1 993 Orange Bowl . 1 994 Orange line at Missouri-Rolla (1973-75). Bowl. ..1999 Peach Bowl. .2001 Gator Bowl. . 2001 Humani- tarian Bowl... 2002 Tangerine Bowl 2004 Peach Bowl. 2005

Education Champs Sports Bowl. . 2006 Music City Bowl. ..2007 Chick-

B.A. degree in science education from South Florida In fil-A Bowl.

1979. ..M.S. degree In athletic administration from Florida State in 1984. Bowl Seasons as a Head Coach 1995 Carquest Bowl. Coaching Experience Assistant coach at DeSoto High in Arcadia, FL (1979)... Personal Data assistant coach at Hardee Senior High in Wauchula, FL Born September 30, 1954 in Arcadia, FL... married to Daryle...

(1980). .graduate assistant coach at The Citadel (1981) .. the couple has two sons (Jeff 27, John 24); Jeff is an as- head coach at DeSoto High (1982). ..graduate assistant sistant coach at Clemson on the 2008 staff.

(1986-90). defensive backs at Mem- phis (1991 -96).. defensive coordinator at Wyoming (1997-99). ..head coach • Defensive Coordinator at Wyoming (2000-02). defensive

• Defensive Backs coordinator at Troy (2003, 04) . defen- • 4th Season at Clemson sive coordinator/defensive backs at • 23rd Season Overall Clemson (2005-08). • Kansas State '83 • Born February 26, 1960 Bowl Seasons as an Assistant Coach

2004 Silicon Valley Bowl. . 2005 Champs Sports Bowl. .2006 Music City Bowl. ..2007 Chick-fil-A Bowl. Playing Experience Played linebacker at Kansas State (1979-82). ..three-year Personal Data starter and team captain in 1982. Born February 26, 1960 in Owasso, OK. ..married to Tracey...the couple Bowl Participation as a Player has four children (Kimberly 28, Brady

1982 Independence Bowl. 12. Camden 8, Jackson 7).

Education

B.S. degree in communications from Kansas State in

1983. ..M A. degree in athletic administration from Memphis in 1989.

Coaching Experience Graduate assistant/strength training coach at Memphis

Clemson (2003-06). ..inside lineback-

ers at Clemson (2007,08).

• Inside Bowl Seasons as an Assistant Coach • 6th Season at Clemson 1994 Liberty Bowl. .1995 Liberty

• 16th Season Overall Bowl. 2000 lnsight.com Bowl. . 2001 • East Carolina '97 Tangerine Bowl. 2002 lnsight.com

• Born May 4, 1971 Bowl. . 2004 Peach Bowl . 2005

Champs Sports Bowl. . 2006 Music City Bowl... 2007 Chick-fil-A Bowl.

Personal Data Playing Experience Born May 4. 1971 in Greenville, SC.

Played on the offensive line at East Carolina in the 1990 married to the former Melissa Androut-

season. sos . the couple has a son (D.J. 2)

Education

B.S. degree in exercise science from East Carolina in 1997.

Coaching Experience line- Student assistant at East Carolina (1992). . rush end backers at East Carolina (1993-95). recruiting coordinator/ defensive line at Illinois State (1996. 97). ..recruiting coordi- 2 nator/linebackers at Illinois State (1998,99) . linebackers at Pittsburgh (2000-02). ..recruiting coordinator/linebackers at 2008 TIGER FOOTBALL Clemson Football

video graduate assistant (defense) at Clemson (2005,06) graduate assistant coach (offense) at Clemson (2007,08) tight ends at Clemson (2008). • Tight Ends • 2nd Season at Clemson Bowl Seasons as an Assistant Coach • 2nd Season Overall 2007 Chick-fil-A Bowl. • Furman '98 • Born May 1, 1975 Personal Data Born May 1, 1975 in Toccoa, GA... single.

Playing Experience Defensive end at Furman who lettered from 1993-95...

missed his senior year due to injury.. .had a sack against

Clemson in 1994. ..Furman reached the Division l-AA playoffs

his final season. ..Academic Honor Roll member.

Education

Earned a degree in health & exercise science from Fur-

man in 1998

Coaching Experience

Assistant coach at Greenville (SC) High School (1998-04)..

defensive coordinator at Greenville High School (2000-04)...

assistant head coach at Greenville High School (2004)...

Bowl Seasons as an Assistant Coach 2006 Music City Bowl. ..2007 Chick-fil-A Bowl.

• Recruiting Coordinator Personal Data • Quarterbacks Born July 21, 1979 in Cookeville, TN... married • 3rd Season at Clemson to the former Ali Lunn. • 5th Season Overall • Furman '03 L 1 • Born July 21, 1979 Playing Experience Four-year letterman and two-year starter at quarterback at Furman (1999-02). ..two-time All- selection at quarterback.

Education

B.A. degree in health & exercise science from Furman in 2003.

Coaching Experience

Graduate assistant coach at Clemson (2004)... quarterbacks

at S.C. State (2005). ..tight ends at Clemson (2006). ..recruit- ing coordinator/tight ends at Clemson (2007,08). ..recruiting coordinator/quarterbacks at Clemson (2008).

coach at Indiana (1 989). ..graduate assistant coach at South Carolina

(1 990). ..inside linebackers at Army • Special Teams Coordinator (1991 (...running backs at Virginia Military • Running Backs (1992). ..running backs at Rhode Island • 2nd Season at Clemson (1993, 94). ..running backs at Army

• 20th Season Overall (1 995). . running backs at Virginia • Indiana '89 (1996,00). .wide receivers at Virginia • Born September 29, 1966 (1997-99). ..running backs at North Carolina (2001 -06). ..running backs at Clemson (2007). ..special teams coordinator/running backs at Clemson Playing Experience (2008). Letterman at Indiana in 1986 and 1987. ..named Most

in Improved Player 1987 as a senior , attended Lees-McFtae Bowl Seasons as an Assistant Coach prior to attending Indiana. 1988 Liberty Bowl. ..1996 Carquest

Bowl ... 1 998 Peach Bowl . . . 1999 MicronPC. Bowl Participation as a Player com Bowl. .2000 Oahu Bowl. ..2001 1986 All- American Bowl... 1988 Peach Bowl. Peach Bowl. ..2004 Continental Tire

Bowl. . 2007 Chick-fil-A Bowl. Education nj.S. degree in health, physical education, & recreation from Personal Data '' Indiana in 1989 Born September 29, 1966 in Lockhart. SC. ..married to Joann...the couple has « ** Coaching Experience one son (Andre 1112) and two daughters assistant at Student Indiana (1988). ..graduate assistant (Alayna 9, Mikala 6). 2008 TIGER FOOTBALL Clemson Football

linebackers at Memphis (2003-05)...

defensive line at Clemson (2006-08).

• Defensive Line Bowl Seasons as an Assistant Coach

• 3rd Season at Clemson 2003 New Orleans Bowl. . 2004 GMAC

• 7th Season Overall Bowl. . 2005 Motor City Bowl .2006 • South Carolina '94 Music City Bowl .2007 Chick-fil-A • Born December 21, 1971 Bowl

Personal Data Born December 21, 1971 in Or- angeburg, SC married to Kila the

Playing Experience couple has two sons (Christopher 9,

Lettered four times as a linebacker at South Carolina Elijah 2). (1991-94).

Bowl Participation as a Player 1995 Carquest Bowl.

Education

B.S. degree in retail management from South Carolina in 1994.

Coaching Experience Head coach at Calhoun County High in Saint Matthews, SC (1997-01 (...defensive backs at S C. State (2002). ..outside

Coaching Experience

Head coach at Blythewood (SC) High School (2006). ..as-

sistant coach at Presbyterian (2007) . graduate assistant • Wide Receivers coach (defense) at Clemson (2008). ..wide receivers at • 1st Season at Clemson Clemson (2008). • 2nd Season Overall • Clemson "03 Personal Data

• Born December 28, 1980 Born December 28, 1980 in Arcadia, FL . married to the former Sara McDanieL.son of Clemson Associate Head

Coach Brad Scott. ..his brother John played football and track

at Harvard and is now in medical school at Vanderbilt.

Playing Experience Three-year letterman as a wide receiver and holder at Clemson from 2000-02; he played for the Tigers with his father Brad Scott on the coaching staff. ..played on three bowl teams, including the 2000 squad that had a 9-3 record and top-15 national ranking.

Bowl Participation as a Player

2001 Gator Bowl. . 2001 Humanitarian Bowl. .2002 Tan- gerine Bowl.

Education

Earned a degree in secondary education from Clemson in 2003.

84). ..assistant linebackers at Texas

Tech (1 985). ..defensive coordinator/ inside linebackers at Louisiana-Lafayette • Outside Linebackers (1986-91). ..assistant head coach/de- • 10th Season at Clemson fensive coordinator/inside linebackers • 30th Season Overall at Louisiana-Lafayette (1 992). .offen- • Clemson "79 sive line at Baylor (1993-95). ..running • Born February 12, 1957 game coordinator/offensive line at Baylor (1996) offensive line at Tulane (1997. 98). .offensive line at Clemson (1999-03) ..defensive line at Clemson

(2004). . . outside linebackers at Clemson Playing Experience (2005-08) A member of two Gator Bowl teams as a reserve offensive lineman for Clemson in 1977 and 1978. Bowl Seasons as an Assistant Coach 1994 Alamo Bowl. ..1998 Liberty

Bowl Participation as a Player Bowl . 1999 Peach Bowl. 2001 Gator 1977 Gator Bowl. ..1978 Gator Bowl Bowl. 2001 Humanitarian Bowl 2002 Tangerine Bowl 2004 Peach Bowl 2005 Education Champs Sports Bowl. .2006 Music City

B.A. degree in industrial education from Clemson in 1979. Bowl. .2007 Chick-fil-A Bowl.

Coaching Experience Personal Data

Graduate assistant coach at Livingston (1979) ...tight ends at Born February 12. 1957. ..married to the

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'Death Valley"

Clemson's Memorial Stadium has been held in gave Clemson a message. Top Death Valley Crowds high esteem for many years. Whether it be players "Don't ever let them talk you into building a big

from the 1940s and 1950s, opposing players from stadium," he said. "Put about 10,000 seats behind Rk Attendance Date Opponent Score

the 1970s and 1980s, or even professional players the YMCA. That's all you'll ever need." 1. 86,092 10-23-99 Florida State 14-17 7-33 in the 1990s, the ambiance of this special setting is Instead of following Coach Neely's advice, 2. 85,872 11-19-94 South Carolina 3. 85,187 11-18-00 South Carolina 16-14 what college football is all about. however, Clemson officials decided to build the new 4. 85,036 11-3-01 Florida State 27-41 The storied edifice added to its legend when stadium in a valley on the western part of campus. 5. 84,869 10-20-01 North Carolina 3-38 the first meeting of father and son head coaches The place would take some clearing, as there were 6. 84,867 11-19-88 South Carolina 29-10 (Bowden Bowl I) took place before sellout of trees, luckily a crowd many but there were no hedges. 7. 84,576 9-17-88 Florida State 21-24 more than 86,000 fans in 1999. Clemson has been The crews went to work, clearing, cutting, pour- 8. 84,423 11-21-98 South Carolina 28-19 in the top 20 in the nation in attendance 27 straight ing, and forming. Finally on September 19, 1942, 9. 83,909- 11-23-02 South Carolina 27-20 11-17-90 24-15 seasons. A crowd has exceeded 80,000 fans 52 Memorial Stadium opened with Clemson defeating 10. 83,823 South Carolina 11. 83,752 10-14-00 Maryland 35-14 times since the 1983 season. In 2007, Clemson Presbyterian 32-13. Those 20,000 seats installed 12. 83,472 11-17-07 Boston College 17-20 was #16 in the nation in average home attendance for Opening Day would soon grow. 13. 83,428 11-25-06 South Carolina 28-31 with its 81,335 average, just under 100 percent of part built When the original of the stadium was 14. 83,356 10-15-88 Duke 49-17 Memorial Stadium's capacity. in the early 1940s, much of the work was done by 15. 83,312 11-21-92 South Carolina 13-24 The facility's mystique is derived from its scholarship athletes, including many football play- 16. 83,194 9-28-91 Georgia Tech 9-7 17. 83,170 9-12-92 Florida State 20-24 many traditions, which date to its opening in 1942, ers. The first staking out of the stadium was done 18. 83,127 10-6-90 Georgia 34-3 the legendary games and players, and Clemson's by two members of the football team, A.N. Cameron 19. 82,929 11-23-96 South Carolina 31-34 corresponding rate of success. Clemson has won and Hugh Webb. Webb returned to Clemson years 20. 82,630 10-21-06 Georgia Tech 31-7 j?.40 games in 66 years there and has wen over 71 later to an architecture professor be and Cameron 21. 82,492 11-22-86 South Carolina 21-21 rj'.r.i of the contests (240-94-7) went on to become a civil engineer in Louisiana. 22. 82,422 11-10-07 Wake Forest 44-10 The stadium has definitely been good to the The building of the stadium did not proceed 23. 82,372 11-20-04 South Carolina 29-7 10-12-91 21-21 ers, but it was constructed against the advice of at without problems. One day during the clearing of 24. 82,333 Virginia 25. 82,093 11-24-84 South Carolina 21-22 least one Clemson coach. Just before Head Coach the land, a young player proudly announced that he ss Neely left for Rice after the 193S season, he was not allergic to poison oak. He then proceeded 2008 TIGER FOOTBALL "" " " "

Death Valley"

There are many other stories about the sta- dium, including one that Frank Howard put a chew Death Valley Quotes

of tobacco in each corner the concrete poured. as "Runningdown the Hillis still talkedabouteverywhere

Howard said that the seeding of the grass I go. Players whoplayed against Clemson when I was in the Hill thinking caused a few problems. "About 40 people and I laid college remember us running down and

would gain type of spirit. The adrenalin rush sod on the field," he said. "After three weeks on July we some was unbelieveable for a Clemson player and quite a 15, we had only gotten halfway through. shock for the opponent. "I told them that it had taken us three weeks to Former Clemson Ail-American Jerry Butler

get that far, and I would give them three more week's

pay for however long it took. I also told them we "I came here knowing it would be loud and Clemson

would have 50 gallons of ice cream when we got would hit hard, but the noise was the biggest factor. I

didn t concentrate as well because of it. through. After that, it took them three days to do the Herschel Walker after Clemson's 13-3 win in 1981, rest of the field. Then we sat down in the middle of his only regular-season loss the field and ate up that whole 50 gallons."

Howard said that on the day of the first game "The Hock has strange powers. When you rub it

in the stadium, "the gates were hung at 1 :00 and we and run down the Hill, the adrenaline flows. It's the most " played at 2:00." But that would be all of the construc- emotional experience I've ever had. Six-time All-Pro and Tiger All-American Michael tion for awhile. Then in 1 958, 1 8,000 sideline seats Dean Perry were added, and in 1 960, 5,658 west endzone seats

were added in response to increasing attendance. "When Clemsonplayers rub that Rock andrun down With the large endzone ("Green Grass" section), this the Hill, it's the most exciting 25 seconds in college expansion increased capacity to 53,000. football. Later, upper decks were added to each side of Brent Musburger, ABC Sports

the stadium as crowds swelled - the first in 1 978 and

"I rememberbeingnervousbefore thegame because the second in 1983. It increased capacity to over there were 80,000 people dressed in orange. I even 80,000, which makes it one of the nation's largest threw up before the game. It's the only time I've ever on-campus . " done that. In 2006, the WestZone was added, an area Former Duke quarterback Dave Brown that contains locker rooms and a luxury club level "There is no place louder or more picturesque than that holds 1 ,000 seats. Death Valley. There, where Clemson folks see magic in a The effect that spiraling inflation has had in this hill anda rock, orange gets more respect than anywhere century can be dramatically seen in the differences this side of Gainesville, Florida. in stadium construction. The original part of Memo- Terence Moore, Atlanta Journal-Constitution rial Stadium was built at a cost of only $1 25,000, or

$6.25 per seat. The stadium's newest upper deck "When youget to the bottom ofthe Hill, it 's like you 're

was finished in 1983 at a cost of $13.5 million, or in a hole and all around you are nothing but Clemson fans. It's like the crowd is one big voice. You feel like per seat. $866 " little kings. Through the years, Memorial Stadium has Former Clemson running back Rodney Blunt become known as "Death Valley." It was tagged by

the late Presbyterian Coach Lonnie McMillan. After "Death Valley really lives up to its image. I was bringing his teams to Clemson for years and getting impressed with this stadium. When you put 80,000

whipped, he said the place was like "Death Valley." people in there, it feels like they are on top of you. I'd " hate to be whoever comes here to play Clemson. A few years later, the name stuck. San Francisco quarterback Steve Young In 1 974, the playing surface was named Frank

to blade, throw- Howard Field for the legendary coach because of attack the poison oak with a swing "Florida was loud in the swamp. But the loudest,

ing the plants to and fro. The next day, the boy was his long service and dedication to the University. not only the stadium, but the loudest place I have ever

swollen twice his size and was hospitalized. Luckily, it wasn't built behind the Y. 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

"I'm very thankful that we're playing a day game

at Clemson. The last time we were up there, it was extremely loud. I'm sitting here yelling the calls to my

guard, but we couldn ) hear each other and we couldn 't hear each other in the huddle. When you have fans that can get that loud and distract offenses like that, that's as important as having an All-American on your defense. Florida State center David Castillo, 2005

"In the 2005 season, Clemson 's Memorial Stadium,

commonly known as 'Death Valley, ' reached an astounding 126 decibels when a packed crowd of 79, 135 fans observed Charles Bennett's sack of

quarterback Kyle Wright during the Tigers ' three- overtime heartbreaker against the Miami Hurricanes. This level easily surpassed the old record of 121 decibels set by Louisiana State fans in , which holds 92.400.' V*'

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An occasional reference to "Scariest" Home Fields Memorial Stadium by that name Rk Stadium School could be heard for the next four

1. Tiger Stadium Louisiana State years, but when Howard started

2. Virginia Tech calling it "Death Valley" in the

3. Hill Griffin Florida Ben Stadium 1950s, the name took off like 4. Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Southern California wildfire. Ciemson celebrated its 5. Beaver Stadium Penn State 66th year in the "Valley" in 2007. 6. Memorial Stadium Ciemson getting back to Howard's 7. Orange Bowl" Miami (FL) But

8. Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Oklahoma Rock. 9. Ohio Stadium Ohio State The Rock was mounted on a 10. California Memorial Stadium pedestal at the top of the Hill on * - no longer in use; Note: List compiled from survey of the east side of the stadium. It coaches by ESPN The Magazine in 2007. was unveiled September 24, 1 966 when Ciemson played Virginia.

no fanfare, no cannon shot fired, The Tigers were down 18 points with 17 minutes

no Tiger Paw flag, no Tiger Rag left and came back to win 40-35 on a 65-yard pass

played. ..just the team making its from Jimmy Addison to Jacky Jackson in the fourth entrance and lining up to do the quarter. That was quite a debut for the Rock. side-straddle hop. The team members started rubbing the Rock

That is pretty much the prior to running down the Hill on September 23, way things went for the next 25 1967, a day when Ciemson defeated Wake Forest years. by a score of 23-6.

Either in 1964 or 1965, S C. Jones, a member of the class of

1919, made a trip to California.

He stopped at a spot in Death Valley, CAand picked up a white

flint rock. He presented it to Head Coach Frank Howard as being from Death Valley, California to Death Valley, South Carolina.

The rock laid on the floor in

Howard's office in Fike Field- house for years. One day, he was cleaning up his office and What has been described as, "the most excit- told Gene Willimon, who was executive secretary of

ing 25 seconds in college football from a color and IPTAY, to "take this rock and throw it over the fence

pageantry standpoint," actually started out as a or out in the ditch. ..do something with it, but get it matter-of-fact entrance, mainly because of neces- out of my office!"

sity. Willimon did not think that was the way a rock

The first 20,000 seats in Memorial Stadium should be treated. After all, it had been brought

were built and ready for use before the 1 942 season, 3,000 miles by a very sincere Ciemson fan.

less than a year after Pearl Harbor was bombed and By the mid-1960s. Memorial Stadium was liv-

the United States was drawn into World War II. ing up to its moniker ("Death Valley") because of the The shortest entry number of Tiger wins into the stadium was a that had been recorded short walk down Wil- there. Actually, the liamson Road from Fike name was first used by Fieldhouse's dressing Lonnie McMillan, head

rooms to a gate at the coach at Presbyterian

top of the Hill, which is in the 1940s. located behind the east McMillan and the endzone. There were other Blue Hose coach- no dressing facilities es before him used to

in the west endzone, open each season by there was only a big playing at Ciemson. clock where the hands Seldom scoring (24 turned and a score- shutouts in 39 games), board that was oper- and with only three ated by hand. victories and four ties

The team would to show for it, his teams dress at Fike, walk were getting "killed" by down Williamson the Tigers regularly. In s.Road, come in the 1948, McMillan made gate underneath where the comment to the e scoreboard now press that he was tak- stands, and jog down Ciemson players began the tradition of run- ing his team to play

the Hill for its warmup ning down the Hill out ofconvenience after Ciemson in "Death Val-

;ercises. There was dressing across the street at Fike Fieldhouse. ley."

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Prior to running down the Hill that day, How- After final ard told his players, "If you're going to give me 110 warmups, the team percent, you can rub that Rock. If you're not, keep goes back into its your filthy hands off it." dressing room un- Howard told of the incident the next day on der the west end- his Sunday television show, and the story became zone stands for final legend. game instructions. When Hootie Ingram succeeded Howard as About 10 minutes head coach prior to the 1970 season, Ingram de- prior to kickoff, the cided that the team would make its final entrance team boards three on the field out of the dressing room in the west buses, rides around endzone. In all home games in 1970 and 1971 and behind the north the first four games of 1972 when the Tigers did stands to the east not run down the Hill, their combined record was endzone, and dis-

6-9. The team decided it wanted to come down the embarks to the top

Hill once prior to the South Carolina game in 1972. of the Hill behind

The result, in a cold, freezing rain, was a 7-6 victory Howard's Rock. when Jimmy Williamson knocked down a two-point At the ap- conversion attempt, which preserved the win. pointed time, the The Tigers have made the entrance for every cannon booms, and since r home game 1942, except for the seasons led by a giant Tiger Paw flag, the band forms two usually lasts for three hours. mentioned above (326 times entering the 2008 lines for the team to run between and strikes up It is a tradition that has inspired Clemson play- season). "Tiger Rag"... the frenzy starts in all sincerity and ers for many years.

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Year Player Pos. AP UPI FC FW WC SN FN Other 1928 O K Pressley C Heisman" , NEA"

1939 Banks McFadden B 1 1 Colliers"'. NEA" 1

1940 Joe Blalock E Hearst" 1

1941 Joe Blalock E Central Press" 1

1945 Ralph Jenkins C INS" 1 1948 Bobby Gage B INS"' 1950 Jackie Calvert S NEA" 1952 Tom Barton OL 1955 Joel Wells RB 1959 Lou Cordileone OL

1966 Wayne Mass OL Dell Sports ' 1967 Harry Olszewski OG 1970 Dave Thompson OG NEA' 1974 Benme Cunningham TE 1975 Bennie Cunningham TE Time 1977 Joe Bostic OG 1978 Joe Bostic OG Jerry Butler WR NEA" Steve Fuller OB 1979 Jim Stuckey DT 1980 Obed Ariri PK NEA ;

1981 Jeff Davis LB 1 1 Terry Kinard FS NEA" Perry Tuttle WR DT Lee Nanney OT 1982 "Terry Kinard FS 11111 William Perry MG LB 1983 William Perry MG James Robinson DT James Farr OG 1984 William Perry MG P PK 1985 Steve Reese OG 1986 Terrence Flagler RB John Phillips OG 1987 DT John Phillips OG David Treadwell PK Donnell Woolford CB 1988 Donnell Woolford CB 1989 Stacy Long OT Chris Gardocki PK

1990 Stacy Long OT 1 1 Chris Gardocki PK Levon Kirkland LB 1991 Jeb Flesch OG Levon Kirkland LB Rob Bodine MG Ed McDaniel LB 1992 Stacy Seegars OG Nelson Welch PK Keith Adams 1993 Stacy Seegars OG CP !i 1995 Brian Dawkins S -Team All-American, 1999,00 Anthony Simmons LB j 1996 Anthony Simmons LB 1997 Anthony Simmons LB CP" Jim Bundren OT 1998 Antwan Edwards CB Football Digest" AP All-Americans Multi-Year All-Americans 1999 Keith Adams LB CBS Sportsline - 2000 Keith Adams LB CNNSI" Year Player Pos. Player Pos. Years Kyle Young C 1939 Banks McFadden B Joe Blalock WR 1940,41 Robert Carswell FS

' 1959 Lou Cordileone . L Bennie Cunningham TE 1974,75 Rod Gardner WR Gannett ' . CP 1974 Bennie Cunningham TE Joe Bostic OG 1977,78 2001 Kyle Young C 1978 Jerry Butler WR Terry Kinard FS 1981,82 2002 Brian Mance CB

1979 Jim Stuckey DT William Perry MG 1982-84 2004 LB Rivals 1 1981 Terry Kinard Phillips 2 ' FS John OG 1986,87 Justin Miller KR Rivals' '. CNNSI 1982 Terry Kinard FS Donnell Woolford CB 1987,88 2005 Tye Hill CB Rivals'". ESPN "

1987 David Treadwell PK Stacy Long OT 1989,90 2006 DE Rivals 1 ". ESPN " 1990 Stacy Long OT Chris Gardocki PK 1989,90 Nathan Bennett OG 1991 Jeb Flesch OG Levon Kirkland LB 1990,91 2007 Barry Richardson OT 1993 Stacy Seegars OG Stacy Seegars OG 1992,93 Chris McDuffie OG 2

' 1997 Anthony Simmons LB Anthony Simmons LB 1995-97 • unanimous All-American; WC - Waller Camp SN - Sporting News FN • Football

2000 Keith Adams LB Keith Adams LB 1999,00 News NEA Newspaper Enterprise of America SH - Scripps-Howard: CP Col- 2006 Gaines Adams DE Kyle Young C 2000,01 lege & Pro Football Weekly INS International News Service Note: First-team selections only. Note: First-team selections only.

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1961 Bill Mathis RB Jets

Bill Hudson DT Chargers Harold Olson OT Bills

1963 Bill Mathis RB Jets 1976 Charlie Waters S Cowboys 1977 Charlie Waters S Cowboys 1978 Charlie Waters s Cowboys 1980 Jerry Butler WR Bills 1981 Dwight Clark WR 49ers 1 1982 Dwight Clark WR 49ers 1983 Jeff Bostic C Redskins 1985 RB Browns Dale Hatcher P Rams 1987 Kevin Mack RB Browns 1988 Johnny Rembert LB Patriots Terry Kinard FS Giants 1989 Michael Dean Perry DT Browns David Treadwell PK Broncos Johnny Rembert LB Patriots 1990 Michael Dean Perry DT Browns 1991 Michael Dean Perry DT Browns 1993 Michael Dean Perry DT Browns Donnell Woolford CB Bears 1994 Michael Dean Perry DT Browns Chester McGlockton DT Raiders 1995 Chester McGlockton DT Raiders 1996 Chester McGlockton DT Raiders Michael Dean Perry DT Broncos Terry Allen TB Redskins Chris Gardocki P Colts Levon Kirkland LB Steelers 1997 Levon Kirkland LB Steelers Chester McGlockton DT Raiders 1998 Ed McDaniel LB Vikings 1999 Trevor Pryce DT Broncos Brian Dawkins FS Eagles 2000 Trevor Pryce DT Broncos 2001 Brian Dawkins FS Eagles Trevor Pryce DT Broncos 2002 Brian Dawkins FS Eagles Trevor Pryce DT Broncos 2004 Brian Dawkins FS Eagles 2005 Brian Dawkins FS Eagles 2006 Brian Dawkins FS Eagles Justin Miller KR Jets on yourj team.

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2008 ACC Results & Schedule

Thursday, August 28 Saturday, September 20 Saturday, October 18 Saturday, November 22 Jacksonville State 14 at Georgia Tech 41 Central Florida 7 at Boston College 34 Virginia Tech 23 at Boston College 28 Boston College 24 at Wake Forest 21

Charleston Southern 7 at Miami (FL) 52 S C. State at Clemson 54 Georgia Tech 21 at Clemson 17 Clemson 13 at Virginia 3

N.C. State at South Carolina 34 Wake Forest 12 at Florida State 3 Miami (FL) 49 at Duke 31 Duke 3 at Virginia Tech 14 Wake Forest 41 at Baylor 13 Mississippi State 7 at Georgia Tech 38 Wake Forest at Maryland 26 Florida State 37 at Maryland 3 Eastern Michigan 24 at Maryland 51 North Carolina 13 at Virginia 16 (OT) N.C. State 41 at North Carolina 10 Saturday, August 30 Miami (FL) 41 at Texas A&M 23 Boston College 21 vs. Kent State 0* Virginia Tech 20 at North Carolina 17 Saturday, October 25 Saturday, November 29 ESPW Alabama 34 vs. Clemson 10° East Carolina 24 at N.C. State 30 (OT) Boston College 24 at North Carolina 45 South Carolina at Clemson 12:00 CBS James Madison 7 at Duke 31 Duke 10 at Vanderbilt 7 Georgia Tech at Georgia 12:00 n Delaware 7 at Maryland 14 Saturday, September 27 Virginia Tech 20 at Florida State 30 Miami (FL) at N.C. State 'v«»"i2:00

1 McNeese State 27 at North Carolina 35 Rhode Island at Boston College 42 Virginia 24 at Georgia Tech 17 Virginia at Virginia Tech '12 00 ESPN2 Southern California 52 at Virginia 7 Maryland 20 at Clemson 17 N.C. State 24 at Maryland 27 Maryland at Boston College 3:30 ESPNO Virginia Tech 22 vs. East Carolina 27* Virginia 3 at Duke 31 Wake Forest 10 at Miami (FL) 16 North Carolina at Duke 3:30 Colorado 21 vs Florida State 39' Florida at Florida State "^SO Espwy-nn Saturday, September 6 North Carolina 28 at Miami (FL) 24 Saturday, November 1 Vanderbilt at Wake Forest Georgia Tech 19 at Boston College 16 South Florida 41 at N.C. State 10 Clemson 27 at Boston College 21

The Citadel 17 at Clemson 45 Virginia Tech 35 at Nebraska 30 Duke 30 at Wake Forest 33 (OT) Saturday, December 6 7 Northwestern 24 at Duke 20 Navy 24 at Wake Forest 1 Florida State 28 at Georgia Tech 31 ACC Championship Game ^ :00 Western Carolina at Florida State 69 Miami (FL) 24 at Virginia 17 (OT)

• A ° - Maryland 14 at Middle Tennessee 24 Saturday, October 4 - Charlotte, NC. - Cleveland, OH; T Miami (FL) 3 at Florida 26 Boston College 38 at N.C. State 31 Thursday, November 6 Atlanta. GA; ' - Jacksonville, FL; - Tampa, William & Mary 24 at N.C. State 34 Duke at Georgia Tech 27 Maryland 13 at Virginia Tech 23 FL; Note: ACC teams in bold, all times are Richmond at Virginia 16 Florida State 41 at Miami (FL) 39 PM and EST

Furman 7 at Virginia Tech 24 Maryland at Virginia 31 Saturday, November 8 Mississippi 28 at Wake Forest 30 Connecticut 12 at North Carolina 38 Notre Dame at Boston College 17 Western Kentucky 13 at Virginia Tech 27 Clemson 27 at Florida State 41 Thursday, September 11 N.C. State 27 at Duke 17 North Carolina 44 at Rutgers 12 Thursday, October 9 Georgia Tech 7 at North Carolina 28 Clemson 7 at Wake Forest 12 Virginia 17 at Wake Forest 28 Saturday, September 13 N.C. State 9 at Clemson 27 Saturday, October 11 Thursday, November 13 Navy 31 at Duke 41 Gardner-Webb 7 at Georgia Tech 10 Virginia Tech 14 at Miami (FL) 16 Chattanooga 7 at Florida State 46 Central Florida 14 at Miami (FL) 20

Georgia Tech 17 at Virginia Tech 20 Notre Dame 24 at North Carolina 29 Saturday, November 15 Florida State 17 California 27 at Maryland 35 East Carolina 20 at Virginia 35 Boston College 27 at Virginia 10 at Connecticut 45 Duke 7 at Clemson 31 Thursday, October 16 North Carolina 15 at Maryland 17 Florida State 26 at N.C. State 17 Wake Forest 17 at N.C. State 21

Thursday, November 20 Miami (FL) 23 at Georgia Tech 41

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Alphabetical Roster S3 Adams, Eddie OG/LS..6-2 295. "Jr. Ford, Brandon WR 6-4 210 .. .Fr. Miller, Josh LB 6-1 230 Sr. Greenwood, SC (Greenwood HS) • Management 51 Wando, SC (Hanahan HS) • Sociology 47 Manning, SC (Manning HS) • Sport Management

Adams, Spencer S 6-1 180 Fr. 6 Ford, Jacoby WR....5-10 185 .. . Jr. Moore, Rennie DL 6-4 265 So. Charlotte, NC (David W. Butler HS) • Arts, Architecture, 9 & Humanities Royal Palm Beach, FL (Cardinal Newman HS) • Sociology 94 Saint Marys, GA (Camden County HS) • Sociology Alexander, Kevin DE 6-3 255 Jr. Freeman, Dalton OG 6-4 270. .Fr. Murchison, Antwon ... DT 6-5. .290.... *Jr. Raiford, FL (Union County HS) • Sociology 24 55 Gaston, SC (Pelion HS) • Communication Studies 57 Aberdeen, NC (Pinecrest HS) • Sociology

I Allen, Dwayne TE 6-3 245. .Fr. Gilchrist, Marcus DB 5-11 185 So. Nobles, Kasey TE 6-1 240... *So.

I Fayetteville, NC (Terry Sanford HS) • Biological 89 Sciences 12 High Point, NC (T. Wmgate Andrews HS) • Pre-Business 92 Lake Butler, FL (Union County HS) • Management Andrews, Daniel LB 5-11 190 Fr. Grant, Jamarcus OL 6-4 315 .... *Jr. Norris, Wilson OG 6-4 310 ....*Fr. Jacksonville, FL (Trinity Christian Academy) • 41 Pre-Business 70 Mullins, SC (Mullins HS) • Sociology 64 Pickens, SC (Pickens HS) • Park & Protected Area Management Ashe, Terrance 6-2 WR 190 ... *So. Grisham, Tyler WR....5-11 180 Sr. Oliver, Brandon LB 6-0 225 .... *Sr. Cheraw, SC (Cheraw HS) • History 87 13 Birmingham, AL (Spain Park HS) • Management K Summerton, SC (Scott's Branch HS) • Management 6-3 Austin, Thomas OL 315 .... *Jr. Hairston, Chris OT 6-6 320 ... *So. O Sullivan, Cameron.. LB 5-11 225. •Sr. Camden, SC (Camden HS) • Political Science 85 61 Winston-Salem, NC (Carver HS) • Management 58 Spartanburg, SC (Dorman HS) • Education

Barry, Durrell TE 6-4 245.... *Jr. Hall, Rashard S 6-1 190 ... .Fr. BPage, Kenneth OG 6-4. .300. .Fr. 82 North Charleston, SC (Fort Dorchester HS) • Sociology 31 Saint Augustine, FL (Saint Augusbne HS) • Pre-Business Columbia, SC (A.C. Flora HS) • Pre-Business

Benton, Spencer PK 6-1 Fr. 190 Hamlin, Michael S , .6-3 205... *Gr. Palmer, Michael TE 6-5 250 Jr. Myrtle Beach, (Myrtle • K Beach HS) General Engineering SC I 89 25 Lamar, SC (Lamar HS) > Sociology !Stone Mountain, GA (Parkview HS) • Marketing

Bowers, Da'Quan DE 6-4 275 Fr. Harper, Cullen QB 6-4 225 ... *Gr. Parker, Kyle QB 6-0 200 Fr. 93 Bamberg, SC (Bamberg-Ehrhardt HS) • Community Recreation, Sport, & Camp Management 10 Alpharetta, GA (Sequoyah HS) • Sociology 11 Jacksonville, FL (Bartram Trail HS) • Communication Studies

Branch, Andre DE 6-5 250 .... *Fr. ft Harper, Jamie RB 5-11 235 Fr. Ramsey, Ben OL 6-4 290... *So. 40 Richmond, VA (Varina HS) • Sociology O Jacksonville, FL (Trinity Christian Academy) • Communication Studies Greensboro, NC (Gnmsley HS) • Construction Science & Management

Brewer, Xavier CB 5-11 170 Fr. (M Hill, Brian WR 6-2 175 ... .Sr. Richt, Jon QB 6-0 200 Fr. | 37 Jacksonville, FL (Bartram Trail HS) • Prerehabilitation Sciences WW Clemson, SC (D.W. Daniel HS) • Mechanical Engineering 5' Watkinsville, GA (Prince Avenue Chnstian School) • Graphic Communications 6-2 Brown, Jaron WR 190. .Fr. Humphries, Barry OL 6-2 300 . 'Jr. Robinson, Akeem TE 6-4 255... *Gr. 81 Cheraw, SC (Cheraw HS) • Pre-Business 71 Anderson, SC (Belton-Honea Path HS) • Sociology si Miami, FL (Miami Carol Oty Senior HS) • Community Recreation Management

Brown, Kourtnei DE 6-4 240 So. Hunter, Stanley LB 5-11 225 Fr. Roediger, Charles LS 6-0 200 ....*Sr.

• 90 Charlotte, NC (Victory Christian Center School) Community Recreation, Sport, & Camp Management 17 Spartanburg, SC (James F. Byrnes HS) • Community Recreation, Sport, & Camp Management 12 Advance, NC (Forsyth Country Day School) • Sport Management

Buchholz, Mark PK 6-0 215 ... *Gr. Hutchinson, Bobby.... OL 6-3 320 .... *Sr. Rollins, Tarik LB 6-2 210 Fr. • 14 Alpharetta, GA (Chattahoochee HS) Sociology 55 Greenville, FL (Madison County HS) • Sport Management 34 Hotiivicoil, R. (ChaiTmade-Hadonna College Preparatory) • Community Rejeatm, Sport, & Camp Management

Butler, Crezdon CB 6-0 185 .Jr. Jackson, Rashaad DT 6-2 290 .... 'Sr. Sanders, Matt OL 6-4 300 .Fr. 18 Asheville, NC (Asheville HS) • Sociology M Union, SC (Union HS) • Community Recreation Management K Crestview, FL (Crestview Senior HS) • History

Campbell, Jeremy LB 6-1 220. .Jr. Jackson, Richard P/PK..5-11 190 ... *So. 7Sapp, Ricky DE 6-4 240. .Jr. 48 Port Orange, FL (Spruce Creek HS) • Management 18 Greer, SC (Riverside HS) • Financial Management Bamberg, SC (Bamberg-Ehrhardt HS) • Sociology

Chambers, Sadat S 5-11 190 .... * Jr. Jenkins, Jarvis DT 6-4 305. .So. Scott, Dorell DT 6-3 310. Sr. 27 Pageland, SC (Central HS) • Sociology a Clemson, SC (D.W. Daniel HS) • Sociology 87 Columbia, SC (Ridge View HS) • Sociology A Chancellor, Chris CB 5-10 165 .... * Jr. Johnson, Kyle WR 6-1 205..* Gr. (Jjg Sensabaugh, Cory CB 6-0 180 ....*Fr. I 38 Miramar, FL (Miami Edison Senior HS) • Sport Management Charlotte, NC (Hopewell HS) • Youth Development Leadership IW Kingsport, TN (Dobyns-Bennett HS) • Communicabon Studies

Chavis, Miguel DT 6-5 280 So. Jones, Marquan WR....5-11 185 Fr. Skinner, Matt LS 6-7 235 Fr. j 88' Fayetteville, NC (Terry Sanford HS) • Political Science 26 Columbia, SC (Blythewood HS) • Communrty Recreation, Sport, & Camp Management S 31 Jacksonville, FL (Bolles School) • Pre-Business 6-5 Clear, Brandon WR 6-5 205 •Fr. m Kelly, Aaron WR 6-5 190 ....*Sr. Smith, David OG 290 .... *Fr. 85 Hoover, AL (Hoover HS) • Pre-Business Marietta, GA (Walton HS) • Management 1 Greenville, SC (Greenville HS) • Sociology

Clear, Byron DE 6-5 225 Fr. EQ Knowles, Matthew .... DL 6-5 235 ....*Sr. Speweik, Brandon QB 6-0 205 Sr. 42 Hoover, AL (Hoover HS) • Communication Studies WW Greenville, SC (J.L. Mann HS) • Civil Engineering 12 Oregon, OH (Saint Francis de Sales HS) • Marketing

..6-1. Korn, Willy 6-2 220 ....*Fr. Spiller, C.J RB 5-11 195 Jr. Clemons, Chris S .210. *Gr. I QB

22 Arcadia, FL (DeSoto HS) • Sociology I Lyman, SC (James F. Byrnes HS) • Communicabon Studies 28 Lake Butler, FL (Union County HS) • Sociology

Cloy, Mason OL 6-3 310 ....*Fr. Lambert, Cory OL 6-6 310 .... *Jr. Stone, Preston OL 6-3 250 Sr. 62 Columbia, SC (Spring Valley HS) • Park & Protected Area Management 1 Greenville, SC (Greenville HS) • Sociology Arlington, TX (Arlington Lamar HS) • Animal & Vetennary Sciences

Conner, Kavell LB 6-1 225. 'Jr. Lewis, Carlton LB 6-2 200 Fr. 5 Taylor, Rendrick RB 6-2 255 Sr. 33 Richmond, VA (Manchester HS) • Sociology Saint Augustine, FL (Saint Augusbne HS) • Pre-Business Clio, SC (Marlboro County HS) • Special Education

Cooper, Scotty LB 6-1 215 So. Lewis, Haydrian S 6-0 190. ...Sr. » Thompson, Brandon.. DT 6-2 315 Fr.

I • aI • Thomasville, (Thomasville HS) Pre-Business 44 Lake City, SC (Lake City HS) • Arts, Architecture, & Humanities (Charleston, SC (Stratford HS) Management GA

ICumbie, Jamie DT 6-7 270 .Jr. Macko, Paul RB 5-10 200. Gr. Traylor, Drew DE 6-5 240 .... *Fr. 8 Morris, IL (Morris HS) • Sociology I Wadsworth, OH (Wadsworth HS) • Sociology 95 Birmingham, AL (Mountain Brook HS) • Management

Davis, James RB 5-11 215. .Sr. Maners, Jimmy P 6-0 190. •Gr. Wade, Michael QB 6-1 205... »So. 1 Atlanta, GA (Douglass HS) • Sociology Rock Hill, SC (Northwestern HS) • Philosophy 16 Greer, SC (Riverside HS) • Financial Management

Davisson, Kyle WR 6-1 205. .*Sr. Maxwell, Byron CB 6-1 200. •So. Walker, Landon OT 6-5 300 ....*Fr. 16 Alpharetta, GA (Milton HS) • Management 36 North Charleston, SC (Fort Dorchester HS) • Sociology 72 North Wilkesboro, NC (East Wilkes HS) • Pre-Business

Diehl, Chad FB 6-2 250. .*Fr. Maye, Brandon LB 6-2 225 Fr. Whetsell, Britton LB 6-1 210 ....*Sr. • Sociology Bowman, SC (Orangeburg Prep School) Construcbon Soence & Management 30 Lyman, SC (James F. Byrnes HS) • Pre-Business 20 Mobile, AL (Davidson HS) 46

Dye, Xavier WR 6-5 210 So. McClain, Antoine OL 6-5 325 . . Fr. Willard, Jonathan LB 6-1 215 Fr. (Anniston • Park Protected Area Management Lons, SC (Lons HS) • Arts, Architecture, & Humanities 21 Greenwood, SC (James F. Byrnes HS) • Sociology 74 Anniston, AL HS) & 46

Early, John 5-9 175 Sr. McDaniel, DeAndre.... LB 6-1 200 So. Zimmerman, Dawson.. P. .6-1. .200. . Fr. PK | K (Amos P Godby HS) • Sociology I Lawrenceville, GA (Brookwood HS) • English 82 Darlington, SC (Darlington HS) • Biological Sciences , Tallahassee, FL

* A Ellington, Andre RB 5-10 180 .Fr. MMcKissic, Jock DT 6-7 310 .Sr. - spent one season as a red-shirt player; - first-year 23 Moncks Corner, SC (Berkeley HS) • Sociology Opelika, AL (Opelika HS) • Sociology transfer from East Carolina who is eligible for the 2008 an 2009 seasons; * - scheduled to graduate in May and w Faerber, Nelson WR ....5-11 185 .... *Sr. not return for the 2009 season 83 Duluth, GA (Chattahoochee HS) • Construcbon Science & Management 60 Orangeburg, SC (Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS) • Sociology

2008 TIGER FOOTBALL

Clemson When Clemson Has the Ball

James Davis RB Sr. Jr. 1 Clemson Offense l Captain Munnerlyn CB 2 DeAndre McDaniel LB So. 3 Akeem Auguste DB Fr. Pos. # Player Hgt. Wgt. CI. 3 Willy Korn QB •Ft. 4 Jason Barnes WR Fr. LT 61 Chris Hairston 6-6 320 •So. 5 Rendnck Taylor RB Sr. 5 Stephen Garcia QB Fr. 5 Jon Richt QB Fr. LG 65 Thomas Austin 6-3 315 Mr. 5 Carlos Thomas CB Sr.

6 Jacoby Ford WR Jr. C 55 Bobby Hutchinson 6-3 320 Sr. 6 Tommy Beecher QB Jr. 7 DE Jr. So. RG 62 Mason Cloy 6-3 310 *Fr. 7 Chris Smelley QB 8 Jamie Cumbie DT Jr. 7 Addison Williams CB So. RT 72 Landon Walker 6-5 300 *Fr. 8 Jamie Harper RB Fr. 8 Larry Freeman TE Sr. TE 86 Michael Palmer 6-5 250 Jr. 9 Spencer Adams S Fr. 9 Moe Brown WR Jr. 10 Cullen Harper •Gr. WR 80 Aaron Kelly 6-5 190 *Sr. 10 Brian Maddox TB So. 11 QB Fr. QB 10 Cullen Harper 6-4 225 •Gr. 11 Kenny Mckinley WR Sr. Marcus Gilchnst DB So. 12 C.C. Whitlock Fr. 12 RB 1 James Davis 5-11 215 Sr. CB 12 Brandon Speweik QB Sr. 13 Mark Barnes S Fr. WR 13 Tyler Grisham 5-11 180 Sr. 13 Tyler Grisham WR Sr. 14 Ryan Succop PK/P Sr. WR - 6 Jacoby Ford 5-10 185 Jr. 14 Mark Buchholz PK •Gr. 15 Matt Clements WR Fr. 15 Coty Sensabaugh CB •Fr. PK 14 Mark Buchholz 6-0 215 *Gr. 16 Shaq Wilson LB Fr. 16 Michael Wade QB •So. 17 Chris Culliver s So. 16 Kyle Davisson WR •Sr. South Carolina Defense 17 Zac Brindise QB Fr. 17 Stanley Hunter LB Fr. 18 Dion LeCorn s So. Pos. # Pleyw Hgt. Wgt. CI. 18 Crezdon Butler CB Jr. 20 Taylor Rank TB Jr. DE 41 Jordin Lindsey 6-3 266 Sr. 19 Richard Jackson P/PK •So. 21 Emanuel Cook S Jr. 20 Brandon Maye LB •Fr. DT 95 Nathan Pepper 6-1 287 Jr. 22 Bobby Wallace TB Sr. 21 Xavier Dye WR So. DT 91 Ladi Ajiboye 6-1 298 So. 23 Jamire Williams CB Fr. •Gr. 74 s lr 22 Chns demons S DE 83 Cliff Matthews 6-4 259 So. 23 Andre Ellington RB Fr. MLB 52 Jasper Brinkley 6-2 269 Sr. 24 Kevin Alexander DE Jr. WLB 40 Eric Norwood 6-1 253 Jr. 25 Michael Hamlin S •Gr. 26 Marquan Jones WR Fr. SPUR 24 Darian Stewart 5-11 219 Jr.

27 Sadat Chambers S •Jr. CB 1 Captain Munnerlyn 5-9 185 Jr.

28 C.J. Spiller RB Jr. ss 21 Emanuel Cook 5-10 203 Jr. 29 Haydnan Lewis S Sr. FS 17 Chris Culliver 6-0 199 So. 30 Chad Diehl FB •Fr. CB 36 Stoney Woodson 5-11 200 Sr. 31 Rashard Hall S Fr.

32 Carlton Lewis LB Fr. P 34 Spencer Lanning 5-11 182 So. 33 Kavell Conner LB •Jr. 34 Tarik Rollins LB Fr. 35 Paul Madto RB •Gr. 36 Byron Maxwell CB •So.

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39 Spencer Benton PK Fr. 40 Andre Branch DE •Fr.

41 Daniel Andrews LB Fr. 42 Byron Clear DE •Fr. 44 Scotty Cooper LB So.

46 Jonathan WiTlard LB Fr. 46 Brandon Oliver LB •Sr. 46 Britton Whetsell LB •Sr. 47 Josh Miller LB Sr.

46 jeremy Campbell LB Jr. 49 Jimmy Maners P •Gr. 50 Jock McKissic DT Sr.

51 Eddie Adams OG/LS 'Jr. 52 Charles Roediger LS •Sr. 53 Preston Stone OL Sr. 54 Matt Sanders OL Fr. Bobby Hutchinson OL •Sr. /u Odrreu Miiueibun v. Dalton Freeman OG Fr. 71 Jamarial Brown DT Sr. Antwon Murchison OT •Jr. 72 Quintin Richardson OT Fr. Matthew Knowles DL •Sr. 76 Jarriel King OT So. Cameron O'Sullivan LB •Sr. 77 OL Sr. 60 Jamal Medlin OL •So. 78 Justin Sorensen OT Sr. 61 Chns Hairston OT •So. When South Carolina Has the Ball 79 Marque Hall DT Sr. 62 Mason Cloy OL •Ft. 81 Paul Haile WR Jr. 64 Wilson Norris OG •Fr. South Carolina Offense 82 Freddie Brown WR Jr. 65 Thomas Austin OL •Jr. CI. Pos. # Player Hgt Wgt riiff Matthews DE So. 68 Kenneth Page OG Fr. LT 76 Jarriel King 6-7 304 So. 70 Jamarcus Grant OL •Jr. 6-5 297 Sr. 71 Barry Humphries OL •Jr. LG 77 Jamon Meredith 72 Landon Walker OT •Fr. C 70 Garrett Anderson 6-4 310 Jr. 73 David Smith OG •Fr. RG 60 Terrence Campbell 6-3 277 So. 74 Antoine McClain OL Fr. 6-7 Sr. RT 78 Justin Sorensen 316 90 Foxy Foxworth TE 75 Matt Skinner LS Fr. TE 84 Jared Cook 6-5 240 Jr. 91 Ladi Ajiboye DT 76 Cory Lambert OL •Jr. 6-4 204 Fr. 92 Byron McKnight DE 78 Ben Ramsey OL •So. WR 4 Jason Barnes 95 Nathan Pepper DT 80 Aaron Kelly WR •Sr. QB 7 Chris Smelley 6-2 211 So. 96 Clifton Geathers DE 81 Jaron Brown WR Fr. Mike Davis 5-9 207 Sr. TB 25 99 Jonathan Williams DT 82 Durrell Barry TE •Jr. FB 47 Patrick DiMarco 6-1 238 So. 83 Nelson Faerber WR •Sr. 11 Kenny McKinley 6-0 187 Sr. 84 Akeem Robinson TE •Gr. WR 6-3 221 Sr. 84 Brandon Ford WR Fr. PK 14 Ryan Succop 85 Brandon Clear WR »Fr. 86 Michael Palmer TE Jr. Clemson Defense 8; Terrance Ashe WR •So. Pos. # Player Hgt Wgt. CI. 88 Kyle Johnson WR •"Gr 93 Da'Quan Bowers 6-4 275 Fr. 89 Miguel Chavis DT So. DE 6-3 310 •Sr. 89 Dwayne Allen TE Fr. NG 97 Dorell Scott 6-2 290 •Sr. 89 Brian Hffl WR Sr. DT 91 Rashaad Jackson 90 Kourtnei Brown DE So. BE 24 Kevin Alexander 6-3 255 Jr. 91 Rashaad Jackson DT •Sr. SLB 2 DeAndre McDaniel 6-1 200 So. 92 Kasey Nobles TE •So 20 Brandon Maye 6-2 225 •Fr. 92 John Early PK Sr. MLB 6-1 225 •Jr. 93 Da Quan Bowers DE Fr. WLB 33 Kavell Conner 94 Rennie Moore DL So. CB 38 Chris Chancellor 5-10^ 165 •Jr. 95 Drew Traylor DE •Fr. CAT 25 Michael Hamlin 205 •Gr. % Dawson Zimmerman P Fr. FS 22 Chris demons 6-1 210 •Gr. 97 Dorell Scott DT •Sr 18 Crezdon Butler 6-0 185 Jr. 98 Brandon Thompson DT Fr. CB 6-0 190 •Gr. 99 Jarvis Jenkins DT So P 49 Jimmy Maners iisnjth Carolina

Gamecocks

For more than two centuries, the University of South Carolina has con- Gamecocks to Watch tributed to the greater good of society, improving the lives of individuals in the state and across the world.

South Carolina is in the midst of hiring 600 new professors during the next six years with two faculty recruit- ing programs and the annual replace- ment of faculty members retiring from service. This major investment in in- tellectual capital is aimed at further im- proving the Univeisity's teaching and research strengths. South Carolina's international master's of business program is ranked #1 among all public universities in the nation according to U.S. News

& World Report. The undergraduate program in international business is also ranked #1 . The Moore School of Business is ranked among the top-50 collegiate entrepreneurship programs in the nation by Entrepreneur Magazine as well. The award-winning 192,000-square-foot Strom Thurmond Wellness & Fitness Center features an eight- lane indoor pool, aerobics rooms, basketball and volleyball courts, a climbing wall, and an auxiliary gym and au- ditorium. An outdoor pool and sand volleyball courts face the University's Greek Village, which houses 19 fraternity and sorority organizations. #52 Jasper Brinkley, LB

A (stem? QfiXafc gfi @®ld3]D (^D^EB School Information Location: Columbia, SC Enrollment: 27,390 Nickname: Gamecocks Colors: Garnet & Black Conference: Southeastern Home Field: Williams-Brice Stadium (80,250) President: Harris Pastides Athletic Director: Eric Hyman First Year of Football: 1892 Series Record: Harris Pastides Athletic Website: ...GamecocksOnline.com President Head Coach Head Coach (Alma Mater): . (Florida '67) Record at South Carolina (Seasons): 28-20 (4th) Career Record (Seasons): 170-60-2 (19th)

Assistant Coaches Coach Position(s) Alma Mater Ellis Johnson AHC, DC, LB The Citadel 75 Shane Beamer CB Virginia Tech '99 #11 Kenny McKinley, WR Ron Cooper S Jacksonville State "83 Robert Gillespie RB Florida "05 John Hunt OL Florida "85 Brad Lawing DL Lenoir-Rhyne '79 David Reaves RC, QB Appalachian State "01 Ray Rychleski STC, TE Millersville 79 Steve Spurrier, Jr. WR Duke "94

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Chris Culliver Mike Davis Patrick DiMarco Hutch Eckerson Stephen Garcia Marque Hall S»So. TB • Sr. FB • So. OL • So. QB • Fr DT • Sr. 17 Garner, NC 25 Columbia, SC 47 Altamonte Springs, FL 66 Lumberton, NC 5 Tampa, FL 79 Wmgate, NC

Lemuel Jeanpierre Jarriel King Dion LeCorn Dustin Lindsey Jordin Lindsey Cliff Matthews • LB • Sr. DE • Sr. DE.So. OG • Jr. OT • So. S So. Cheraw, SC 57 Orlando, FL 76 Hanahan, SC 18 Ocala, FL 44 Mobile, AL 41 Mobile, AL 83

Kenny McKinley Jamon Meredith Captain Munnerlyn Eric Norwood Nathan Pepper Marvin Sapp • • LB • Jr. DT • Jr. LB Sr WR • Sr. OL • Sr. CB Jr. GA Greenville, SC Jacksonville, FL 11 Mableton, GA 77 Simpsonville, SC 1 Mobile, AL 40 Acworth, 95 53

Ryan Carlos Thomas Weslye Saunders Chris Smelley Justin Sorensen Darian Stewart Succop S«Jr. PK/P • Sr CB • Sr. TE.So. QB • So. OT«Sr. Huntsville, AL Hickory, NC 5 College Park, GA 88 Durham, NC 7 Tuscaloosa, AL 78 VKOMrlslanc HaCotrtu 24 14

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Alphabetical Roster

Ajiboye, Ladi DT 6-1 298 So. DiMarco, Patrick FB 6-1 238. So. (Banneker 91 Riverdale, GA HS) 47 Altamonte Springs, FL (Lake BranrJey HS)

... in Anderson, Garrett .6-4 310. . Jr. Eckerson, Hutch OL 6-6 292 So. #U Irmo, SC (Dutch Fork HS) 66 Lumberton, NC (Lumberton HS) 6-3 Andrews, Pierre OG 288. . So. Flint, Stephen WR 6-2 197. .Fr. 62 Charlotte, NC (Independence HS) 86 Mount Pleasant, SC (Wando HS)

3Auguste, Akeem DB 5-9 180 F Foxworth, Foxy TE 6-3 247. .So. Hollywood, FL (Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory) 90 Mount Pleasant, SC (Wando HS)

Baker, Eric TB 5-11 188. I Freeman, Larry TE 6-1 228. .Sr.

28 Jacksonville, FL (Edward H. White HS) I Fort Meade, FL (Pearl River (MS) CC)

Banag, Yvan FB 5-10 229 . ' Garcia, Stephen QB 6-2 221 Fr. 30 Buford, GA (Buford HS) ' Tampa, FL (Jefferson Senior HS)

Barnes, Jason 6-4 204. WR . Geathers, Clifton DE 6-7 284 . So. 4 Charlotte, NC (Independence HS) 96 Georgetown, SC (Carvers Bay HS)

Barnes, Mark S 6-2. .196. Grooms, Matt LS 6-1 230. . So. 13 Columbia, SC (Richland Northeast HS) 69 McColl, SC (Marlboro County HS)

Baxley, Blake S 5-9. .196 So MGuerry, John LB 6-0 222 .Jr. 49 Columbia, SC (Lexington HS) Columbia, SC (Dreher HS)

i Beecher, Tommy QB 6-2 220 .... Hail, Chris WR. .5-10 193 Jr.

I Concord, NC (Concord HS) 29 Lovejoy, GA (Lovejoy HS)

Brindise, Zac QB 6-0 210 .... Haile, Paul WR. .6-0 214. .Jr. 17 Fort Myers, FL (South Fort Myers HS) 81 Lexington, SC (Lexington HS) #40 Eric Norwood, LB Brinkley, Jasper LB 6-2 269 .... Hall, Marque DT 6-3 292. .Sr. 52 Thomson, GA (Georgia Military College) 79 Wingate, NC (Forest Hills HS)

Broadhead, Ryan C 6-5 275 F Hills, Joe WR. .6-4. .201 So. Robertson, Travian.... DL 6-4 281 So. 65 Leesburg, GA (Lee County HS) 85 Palmetto, FL (Palmetto HS) 42 Launnburg, NC (Scotland HS)

Brown, Freddie WR 6-3 208.... Inabinet, Walker LS 5-9 180. . Fr. Sanders, Hardee C 6-2 279 Jr. 82 Duncan, SC (James F. Byrnes HS) 51 Columbia, SC (Hammond School) 54 Barnwell, SC (Barnwell HS)

Brown, Jamarial DT 6-0 281 Jeanpierre, Lemuel ... OG 6-3 305. . Jr. Sapp, Marvin LB 5-11 229 . .Sr. 71 Alvin, SC (Timberland HS) 3/ Orlando, FL (Timber Creek HS) 53 Jacksonville, FL (Sandalwood HS)

Q Brown, Moe WR. .6-0 184. King, Jarriel OT 6-7 304 .So. Saunders, Weslye TE 6-5 274 So. I Anderson, SC (Westside HS) 76 Hanahan, SC (Georgia Military College) I Durham, NC (Riverside HS)

Brown, Seaver OL 6-5 302. .So. Kingrey, Bryan FB 6-1 241. .Sr. Sinclair, Gerrod LB 6-0 235 . .Jr. 63 Clearwater, FL (Countryside HS) 46 Raleigh, NC (Ravenscroft School) 31 Jacksonville, FL (Mandarin HS)

Campbell, Terrence... OG. .6-3 277. .So. Lanning, Spencer P/PK..5-11 182 So. 7Smelley, Chris QB 6-2 211 So. 60 Austell, GA (South Cobb HS) 34 Rock Hill, SC (York Comprehensive HS) Tuscaloosa, AL (American Chnstian Academy)

Clements, Matt WR 6-0 188 .Fr. LeCorn, Dion S. .5-11 220. .So. Sorensen, Justin OT 6-7 316 Sr. 15 Naples, FL (Barron Collier HS) 18 Ocala, FL (Trinity Catholic HS) 78 Vancouver Island, British Columbia (Ballenas Secondary School)

Cook, Emanuel S 5-10 203 .Jr. Lindsey, Dustin LB 6-4 251 .Sr. Spurrier, Scott WR 5-4 163 . .Jr. 21 Riviera Beach, FL (Palm Beach Gardens HS) 44 Mobile, AL (Davidson HS) 27 Leesburg, VA (Loudoun County HS)

Cook, Jared TE 6-5 240. . Jr, Lindsey, Jordin DE 6-3 266 . .Sr. Stewart, Darian S 5-11 219. . Jr. 84 Suwanee, GA (North Gwinnett HS) 41 Mobile, AL (Davidson HS) 24 Huntsville, AL (Lee HS)

Culliver, Chris S.. .6-0 199. So. Maddox, Brian TB 5-10 224. . So. Succop, Ryan PK/P...6-3 221 Sr. 17 Gamer, NC (Garner Magnet HS) 10 Anderson, SC (T.L. Hanna HS) 14 Hickory, NC (Hickory HS)

Davis, Mike TB 5-9 207. .Sr. Matthews, Cliff DE 6-4 259. So. 'Thomas, Carlos CB 5-11 199. .Sr. 25 Columbia, SC (Columbia HS) 83 Cheraw, SC (Cheraw HS) I College Park, GA (Banneker HS)

McGrath, Alex TE 6-1 214. .Sr. Turner, Charles LS 6-4. .225. So. 87 Greer, SC (Riverside HS) 59 Roebuck, SC (Dorman HS)

McKinley, Kenny WR 6-0 187 Sr. Vaughn, Chris LS 6-1 257. .Fr. 11 Mableton, GA (South Cobb HS) 67 Columbia, SC (Irmo HS)

McKnight, Byron DE 6-5 231 Fr. Wallace, Bobby TB 5-7 202. .Sr. 92 Launnburg, NC (Scotland HS) 22 Conway, SC (Conway HS)

Meredith, Jamon OL 6-5 297 Sr. Whitlock, CC CB 5-10 169 . 77 Simpsonville, SC (Hillcrest HS) 12 Chester, SC (Chester Senior HS)

Munnerlyn, Captain... CB 5-9 185 Jr. I Williams, Addison CB 5-8 178 So. 1 HS) Atlanta, GA (Westlake HS) Mobile, AL (Murphy

Nicholls, Donte'e DT 6-1 302. . Fr. Williams, Jamire CB 5-10 173 Fr. 61 Pompano Beach, FL (Blanche Ely HS) 23 Jacksonville, FL (First Coast HS)

Norwood, Eric LB 6-1 253 . .Jr. Wilson, Shaq LB 5-11 197 . .Fr. 40 Acworth, GA (North Cobb HS) 16 Jacksonville, FL (First Coast HS)

Nunn, Kyle OT 6-6 306. Fr Winfield, Alonzo LB 6-0 215 Fr. | Winston-Salem, NC (Carver HS) 4^ I Sumter, SC (Sumter HS) 43

Pepper, Nathan DT 6-1 287 . .Jr. Woodson, Stoney CB 5-11 200. .Sr. mi 95 Greenville, SC (Greenville HS) 36 Tampa, FL (Middleton HS) 4 Rank, Taylor TB 6-0 216. .Jr. QQ Williams, Jonathan.... DT 6-2 296 Sr. 20 Vancouver, WA (Evergreen HS) WW Augusta, GA (Mississippi Delta CC)

6-4 Fr. Young, Kevin 6-5 Richardson, Quintin .. OT 290 M OG 312 #25 Mike Davis, TB 72 Columbia, SC (Spring Valley HS) Clearwater, R (Clearwater Central Catholic HS)

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Date Day Time Bowl Location Stadium Network Participants Dec. 20 Sat. TBA Congressional Bowl Washington, D.C. Nationals Park TBA ACC vs. Navy 2:30 PM New Mexico Bowl Albuquerque. NM University Stadium ESPN Mountain West vs WAC 4:30 PM St Petersburg Bowl Saint Petersburg. FL Tropicana Field ESPN2 Big East vs C-USA 8:00 PM Pioneer Las Vegas Bowl Las Vegas. NV Sam Boyd Stadium ESPN Mountain West vs. Pac 10 Dec. 21 Sun. 8:00 PM R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl New Orleans. LA Superdome ESPN C-USA vs. Sun Belt Dec. 23 Tue. 8:00 PM San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl San Diego, CA Qualcomm Stadium ESPN Mountain West vs. Pac 10 Dec. 24 Wed 8:00 PM Sheraton Hawaii Bowl Honolulu, HI Aloha Stadium ESPN Pac 10 vs WAC Dec. 26 Fri. 8:00 PM Motor City Bowl Detroit, Ml Ford Field ESPN Big Ten vs MAC Dec. 27 Sat. 1 00 PM Meineke Car Care Bowl Charlotte, NC Bank of America Stadium ESPN ACC vs. Big East 4:30 PM Champs Sports Bowl Orlando, FL Florida Citrus Bowl ESPN ACC vs. Big Ten 8:00 PM Emerald Bowl San Francisco. CA AT&T Park ESPN ACC vs. Pac 10 Dec. 28 Sun. 8:00 PM PetroSun Independence Bowl Shreveport, LA Independence Stadium ESPN Big 12 vs SEC Dec. 29 Mon. 3:00 PM PapaJohns.com Bowl Birmingham, AL Legion Field ESPN Big East vs SEC 8:00 PM Valero Alamo Bowl San Antonio, TX Alamadome ESPN Big 12 vs Big Ten Dec. 30 Tue. 4:30 PM Roady's Humanitarian Bowl Boise, ID Bronco Stadium ESPN ACC vs. WAC 8:00 PM Pacific Life Holiday Bowl San Diego, CA Qualcomm Stadium ESPN Big 12 vs. Pac 10 8:00 PM Texas Bowl Houston, TX Reliant Stadium NFL Big 12 vs. C-USA Dec. 31 Wed. 12:00 PM Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl Fort Worth. TX Amon G Carter Stadium ESPN C-USA vs. Mountain West

2:00 PM Brut Sun Bowl El Paso, TX Sun Bowl CBS Big 12 or Big East or Notre Dame vs Pac-10 3:30 PM Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl Nashville, TN LP Field ESPN ACC vs. SEC 5:30 PM Insight Bowl Tempe, AZ NFL Big 12 vs Big Ten 7:30 PM Chick-fil-A Bowl Atlanta. GA Georgia Dome ESPN ACC vs. SEC

Jan. 1 Thu. 1 1 :00 AM Outback Bowl Tampa. FL Raymond James Stadium ESPN Big Ten vs. SEC

1 :00 PM Capital One Bowl Orlando. FL Florida Citrus Bowl ABC Big Ten vs SEC

1:00 PM Konica Minolta Gator Bowl Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Municipal Stadium CBS ACC vs. Big 12 or Big East or Notre Dame 4:30 PM Rose Bowl Game Presented by Citi Pasadena, CA Rose Bowl ABC BCS vs. BCS 8:30 PM FedEx Orange Bowl Miami Gardens, FL Dolphin Stadium FOX BCS vs. BCS

Jan. 2 Fri. 2:00 PM AT&T Cotton Bowl Dallas, TX Cotton Bowl FOX Big 12 vs. SEC 5:00 PM AutoZone Liberty Bowl Memphis. TN Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium ESPN C-USA vs SEC 8:00 PM Allstate Sugar Bowl New Orleans, LA Superdome FOX BCS vs. BCS Jan. 3 Sat. 12:00 PM International Bowl Toronto, Ontario ESPN2 Big East vs MAC Jan. 5 Mon. 8:00 PM Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Glendale. AZ University of Phoenix Stadium FOX BCS vs. BCS Jan. 6 Tue. 8:00 PM GMAC Bowl Mobile, AL Ladd-Peebles Stadium ESPN C-USA vs. MAC Jan. 8 Thu. 8:00 PM FedEx 6CS National Championship Game Miami Gardens, FL Dolphin Stadium FOX BCS (#1) vs. BCS (#2)

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January 8, 2009 Past IPTAY Presidents Charlie Bussey Lynn Campbell Eddie N. Dalton

W.G. DesChamps, Jr.

Dr. R.C. Edwards, Sr. Don Golightly

F. Reeves Gressette, Jr.

Johnny H. Holcombe, Jr. F.E. Hughes

Dr. Glenn Lawhon, Jr. Edgar C. McGee Thurmon McLamb Jim Patterson

Bill Reeves Jim Sanders Dr. Jim Bostic Mary Anne Bigger Charles Dalton Fred Faircloth Lawrence Starkey President President-Elect Secretary Treasurer

Director, District Vtlt Director, District VII Director, District I Director, District IV John Tice Dr. John Timmerman

The IPTAY Representative program is yet another scholarship fund. In 2008, these men and women en- identify and recruit donors both annually and those that

unique feature of IPTAY that separates it from other fund- couraged the new membership to grow from 600 to 1 ,200 have leadership gift potential. This connection to the IP-

raising organizations. This group of nearly 600 volun- new donors. This group also saw their groups of donors TAY donors through these representatives is invaluable,

teers throughout South Carolina, North Carolina, Geor- contribute a nearly 30-percent increase in contributions as it provides a communication link between Clemson

gia, and various regions of the country work throughout from 2007 to 2008. and its supporters. If you are interested in becoming an

the year to grow the current IPTAY member contributions, Originally started as a group that identified and IPTAY Representative, contact the county chairperson in

find new members, and encourage them to support the recruited student-athletes, IPTAY Representatives now your area or visit IPTAYReps.com .

The IPTAY Scholarship Foundation, founded Cubs, Collegiate Club members who continue allows representatives to electronically keep track in 1934, was the first scholarship fundraising orga- Fike's mission of providing annual scholarships for of the donors they represent. nization in college athletics. Its roots trace back to Clemson's student-athletes, paying the operating Operating under the guidance of its board of October 16, 1931 following a surprising 6-0 football expenses of IPTAY, and maintaining an adequate directors and the leadership of the athletic depart- loss to The Citadel. After the game, Captains Frank reserve fund deemed appropriate by the IPTAY ment's external affairs division, IPTAY continuously Jervey and Pete Heffner along with Head Coach Board of Directors. Our donors' contributions ensure receives the annual support of our donors. Some

Jess Neely and Assistant Coach Joe Davis met in all 19 varsity sports annually obtain the maximum changes in recent years include the addition of a car outside the stadium in Florence, SC to discuss amount of scholarships offered by the NCAA. the Tiger Cub Club, CATS (Clemson Active Teen various ways Clemson could establish its football Even though the mission of IPTAY set forth in Support), and the Collegiate Club, an update in its program to a competitive status. 1934 remains the same, its scope has grown tre- database technology, and the addition of two new

Shortly after the meeting, Dr. Rupert Fike of- mendously over the years. IPTAY not only provides levels to IPTAY membership, the Howard ($2,100) fered his help after corresponding with Jervey. Neely annual athletic scholarships, but it has also provided and McFadden ($5,600) levels of giving. believed he could run a successful football team if he over 1 ,600 academic scholarships and raised over IPTAY introduced the endowment of positions was provided a $10,000-a-year increase in scholar- $3.5 million through the IPTAY Academic Scholar- program under former Executive Director George ships. Initially, Jervey called for members to pay $30 ship Endowment, which was established in 1982. Bennett. IPTAY implemented the endowment of a year, but Fike recommended a smaller amount, IPTAY has been the key in building and positions program in April, 1 994 at the 85th birthday which he believed would lead to more members. maintaining the outstanding facilities essential for celebration for former Tiger Head Coach Frank

Fike charged 100 people to step forward and pay Clemson to remain one of the top programs in Howard. The first endowment honored Howard, who

$10 a year, which is where the name IPTAY (I Pay the country. It has played a critical role in various coached at Clemson for 39 years and established Ten A Year) originated. construction projects and renovations throughout much of Tiger football's storied tradition.

The purpose of IPTAY is "to provide annual the athletic department. In addition to fulfilling the The Heisman Scholarship Level, established financial scholarship support to the athletic depart- mission of raising funds for scholarships, IPTAY in 2005, is the highest annual donation level. IPTAY ment and to assist in every way possible to regain has played a vital role in providing a wide variety of Executive Director Bert Henderson set a goal to the high athletic prestige which rightfully belongs to amenities enjoyed by all students, including being a recreate Fike's 1934 vision of having 100 people

Clemson." strong supporter of Tiger Band through payment of come forward giving $1 annually. The 1 00-charter-

In 1934, the first year of IPTAY, over $1,600 new uniforms, instruments, and travel expenses. member goal for the $1 0,000 donation level was not was raised by the organization. Some donors negoti- IPTAY is considered by many to be the father only reached but surpassed thanks to the generous ated payments in the form of bartering because of of athletic fundraising. It was the first organization support of our donors. The support from donors at the Great Depression. Milk, sweet potatoes, turnip in the nation to build and fund an academic sup- IPTAY's highest level exceeds 300 in 2008. greens, and other goods were accepted in an at- port facility built solely for educational support of Today, the organization continues its missions, tempt to build a solid membership base. student-athletes. Vickery Hall opened in 1991 and as it celebrates its 75th year of scholarship support

However, the hard work of Fike and his col- has established itself as a nationally-recognized for Clemson student-athletes. Under the department

leagues began to pay off in 1 939, as the Tigers went program for student-athlete support. of external affairs, IPTAY will expand its organiza- to their first bowl game, the 1 940 Cotton Bowl, where The IPTAY Collegiate Club, started in 1997, tional service to move toward a broader scope of ^.defeated Boston College 6-3 and finished the continues to be the model student fundraising orga- full-service. This will include capital gifts, improved

jj&on in the top-25 of the AP poll. Coincidentally, nization in the country. The IPTAY Representative marketing plans, estate planning, and increasing our AY reached Neely's $1 0,000 goal for the first time program continues to be a leadership group that membership through our representative program.

1939. grows the IPTAY organization through its role as For more information on IPTAY or determining IPTAY has nearly 22,000 donors, which in- volunteer annual fundraisers. To contact an IPTAY other ways to contribute, call the IPTAY office at

cudes over 16,400 IPTAY . members as weil 5,500 Representative, please visit IPTAYReps.com . which (864) 656-2115 or log on to ClemsonTigers.com

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Lee County Dillon County Georgia Region II Green Deschamps (CC) Douglas Lynn (CC) Earle Maxwell (RC)

Marlboro County Florence County Mark Avent (CC) Richard Liles (CC)

York County Georgetown County Jack Cox (CC) Sel Hemingway (CC)

Horry County Steve Hawley (CC)

Marion County T.C. Atkinson (CC)

Charles Dalton Eddie Robinson Sumter County

Director, District I Director, District III Susan Chapman (CC) 306 Clarendon Drive 1104 Woodtree Court Eastey, SC 29642 Columbia. SC 29212 Williamsburg County Sam Drucker (CC) Abbeville County Aiken County Joseph D. Franks Director. District IX Earle Williamson (CC) Bryan Young (CC) 500 Hawthorn Drive Danville. VA 24541 Anderson County Barnwell County Art Klugh (CC) Sam O'Neal (CC) Midwest Tracey Young (RC) Rick Griffin Oconee County Calhoun County Director. District V Sammy Dickson (CC) Gary Porth (CC) 1006 Bay Street Northeast Beaufort, SC 29902 Tom Reed (RC) Pickens County Edgefield County Terry Long (CC) Chalmers Carr (CC) Allendale County Southeast FrankYoung, Jr. (CC) Larry Tant (RC) Lexington County Jim Lowman Bamberg County West Coast District II (CC) Joe Ott (CC) Frank Kellers (RC) Orangeburg County Kenneth Buck (CC) Beaufort County Lisa Sulka (CC) MaryAnne Bigger Richland County Director, District VII David Mitchum (CC) Berkeley County 5 Green Forest Court H.W Dewitt (CC) North Augusta. SC 29841

Charleston County North Carolina Region I District IV Al Byrd (CC) Van Jones (RC)

Colleton County North Carolina Region II Sam Hazel (CC) Robert Dunnigan (RC)

Dorchester County North Carolina Region III John Easterling III Harry Ebernickle (CC) Jeffrey Goldsmith (RC) Director. District II 10 16 Four Mile Branch Road Spartanburg, SC 29302 Hampton County North Carolina Region IV Jerry Crews (CC) Andy & Nellie Mills (RC) Joe Todd Cherokee County Director, District X Barry Patterson (CC) Jasper County North Carolina Region V 123 Hunters Run Greenville. SC 29615 Bill Roy Pryor (CC) Worth (RC) I Newberry County Bob Ariail (CC) Greenville County Fred Faircloth Tom Garrett (CC) Director, District IV Saluda County 530 Willowblue Run Chad Berry (CC) Rock Hill, SC 29732 Greenwood County Wayne Bell (CC) Spartanburg County Chester County Jeffrey Lancaster (CC) Sam Stone (CC) Laurens County Richard Townsend (CC) Union County Chesterfield County CC - County Chairperson, RC Jerry Brannon, Sr (CC) Bill Tillman (CC) Regional Chairperson Darlington County Jerry Usher (CC)

Fairfield County Phil Wilkins (CC) Paul Ga ugh Dr. Jim Bostlc Kershaw County Director. District VI Director. District VIII Tommie James (CC) 1650 Appaloosa- Drive 133 Peachtree Street Northeast Sumter. SC 29154 Atlanta. GA 30363 Lancaster County County Georgia Region I Larry Wolfe (CC) Clarendon John W. Ducworth (CC) Bill Heatley (RC)

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Roy Abercrombie Greenville, SC J. Richard Cottingham Seneca, SC

Eileen K. Addis Greenville, SC Jack D. Cox Rock Hill, SC

Bryan P. Albert Irmo, SC Austin Howell Crosby Hampton, SC Herbert R. Allen Charleston, SC Craigford Industries Mount Pleasant, SC A.M. Tuck, Inc Bradley, SC M.R. & J.C. Culler Orangeburg, SC A.D. Amick Memorial Leesville, SC Richard E. Dailey Tullahoma, TN

Anderson Enterprises, Inc Greenwood, SC Wesley Dasher III Elgin, SC Anonymous Gaffney, SC Christopher & Jamie Davies Charlotte, NC Anonymous Greenville, SC Richard Davies Charlotte, NC Anonymous Highlands, NC Gabriel Dibiase Columbia, SC Anonymous Kiawah Island, SC W.M. Dillard Anderson, SC

Dr. David C. Apple Mount Pleasant, SC Thomas F. Doolittle Palm Beach Gardens, FL John Arrowood Greenville, SC Peter C. & Caroline Dorn Hollywood, SC Ashmore Brothers Greer, SC Peter D. Dorn, Jr Hollywood, SC Barry G. Avent Bennettsville, SC Double Radius, Inc Indian Trail, NC D.L. Aydlette, Jr Charleston, SC Dr. Michael K. Drakeford Sumter, SC

Mr. James G. Bagnal III Spartanburg, SC Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Drawdy Hampton, SC Todd & Shannon Ballew Buford, GA Drummond Glover Development Jasper, AL James Bannon Greenville, SC Ed Duckworth Atlanta, GA John Phillip Barber, Jr Spartanburg, SC Dr & Mrs. William E. Dukes, Sr Clemson, SC

Stephen M. Bare Mount Pleasant, SC Derek T. Dunlap Simpsonville, SC

John M. Barnes Rock Hill, SC Robert Dunn, Jr. Mount Pleasant, SC Dr. W. Ronald Barrett Gaffney, SC DWNST, LLC Simpsonville, SC

Michael L. Baur Simpsonville, SC John Easterling, III Spartanburg, SC

Rick L. Beasley Florence, SC Dana Edgar-McBride Chapin, SC Scott Bell Clinton, SC Elrods Concrete Construction Central, SC Brian Benenhaley Columbia, SC Tony Elzoghbi Irmo, SC Jennifer & Tim Benson Belton, SC Ron English Greenville, SC

Andy Berly III Mount Pleasant, SC James Harold Erskine Wilmington, DE

Best & Flatt Columbia, SC Ford F. Farabow, Jr Potomac, MD ;

Bestco, Inc Piedmont, SC Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Faulkenberry Rock Hill, SC David Bishop Pawleys Island, SC First Sun Management Clemson, SC Ronald & Debra Blackmore Beaufort, SC Nancy Love Cook Fisher Lakeland, FL Luther & Sally Boliek Greenville, SC Justin Fortner Anderson, SC

The Booth Company, Inc Sumter, SC Harry H. Frampton III Avon, CO In Memory of E M. Bost Simpsonville, SC Francis Realty Co Greenville, SC

Calvin L. Bostic Greer, SC The legendary John Heisman served as the Brett Freeze Matthews, NC

Dr. James E. Bostic, Jr Atlanta, GA Tigers' football head coach (1900-03) and Francis E. Gardiner III Annapolis, MD Joe E. Bostic, Jr Greensboro, NC baseball head coach (1901-03) over 100 Clyde Gardner Alpharetta, GA Louis M. Boulware Winnsboro, SC seasons ago. A total of315 donors this year Susan Gerrald Brentwood, TN Glenn & Christy Bowers Columbia, SC have pledged $10,000 apiece towards one of Robert A Glenn Greenville, SC Julian C. Bradham, Jr Alpharetta, GA IPTA Y's most prestigious donor programs. Ronald & Janet Goodson Darlington, SC Joe T. Branyon, Jr Andrews, SC In Memory of Francois David Gray by David A. Gray.. Lexington, SC Vince & Anna Brawley Martinez, GA Stephen L. Gray Moore, SC

Joseph B. Bright American Pride, Inc Asheville, NC Thomas F. Chapman Atlanta, GA Mr. & Mrs. G. Gordon Greenwood Asheville, NC Mr. & Mrs. James A. Brown, Jr Florence, SC W.C. Childers Memorial Central, SC Greer Flooring Center, Inc Greer, SC Kenneth G. Buehring Greenville, SC T. Edward & Jan E. Childress Easley, SC Robert B. Hambright Charlotte, NC William H. Burton Spartanburg, SC Frank Cina Orlando, FL Robert Joe Harris, Jr Fort Mill, SC Everett A. Jr. & Linda A. Butler Myrtle Beach, SC Mrs. Bernice Clanton Clemson, SC Marion D. Hawkins, Jr Hartsville, SC Michael N. Byrd Raleigh, NC Harry Clayton Spartanburg, SC Dick Hendley - IH Services, Inc Greenville, SC Mr. & Mrs. Paul G. Campbell Goose Creek, SC Joanna Clayton Lancaster, SC Henry Pak, Inc Simpsonville, SC Jim Cannon Spartanburg, SC William & Gail Cobb Jacksonville, FL George, Jr. & Barbara Hill Anderson, SC

Carolina Eastern, Inc Charleston, SC R.D. Cole, Jr. Hodges, SC Helen T. Hill Charleston, SC Chalmers R. & Lori Anne Carr Ridge Spring, SC Samuel B. Cole Greenville, SC R. Glenn Hilliard Atlanta, GA Annie B. Carter Gaffney, SC Mr. & Mrs. C. Dean Coleman, Jr Simpsonville, SC John R. Hines Orlando, FL Daniel R. Cathy Fayetteville, GA Dr. William L. Coleman Pamplico, SC Hank & Susan Ford Hofford Mount Pleasant, SC Steve Cawood Montgomery, AL Mr. Ashley C. Cone Columbia, SC Mr. Harold R. Hoke, Jr Charleston, SC

Jonathan J. Centurino Pelham, NY John L. Cote, Jr Myrtle Beach, SC Brian K. Holden Greenville, SC

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Terrell Lankford Insurance Greenville, R. B. Jr Jeanne SC Pond, Myrtle Beach, SC W Utttepnn, Raymond S Waters. Jr , John M. Waters, i ft. Robed C Waters ... Easley, SC Rhett Leonard Pickens, SC David C. Poole Co., Inc Greenville, SC Alec & Matt Watson Charlotte, NC Chris Levato Greenville, SC M. Lee & Kelly C. Powell Greenville, SC Sanders Waldo Watts Greenville, SC John L Lewis Dawsonville. GA Richard C. Power Simpsonville. SC H Michael Webb, M D Atlanta. GA In Memory of Charles G. Lucius. Jr. Dillon County.. Columbia. SC Priority One Security Mauldin, SC Jonathan & Liza Weitz Charleston. SC

David Lyle & Anne Aaron-Lyle Mount Pleasant, SC RealtyLink Greenville. SC Mr. & Mrs. David J. Wells, Jr Irmo, SC

J. David Lyle, Jr Walhalla, SC R E B S - Edward T. Strom Columbia. SC Dr James D Wells III Mount Pleasant, SC

Tom & Lib Lynch Clemson, SC Edward Renken Mount Pleasant. SC John A. Wells III Columbia. SC Malphrus Construction Co., Inc Hilton Head Island, SC Dusty Rhodes Summerton, SC E. Marshall West, Jr Lexington, SC Richard L. Marks Myrtle Beach, SC Parker H. Richardson Charlotte. NC T Hunter West Greenville, SC

Robert McFaddm Marshall Lexington. KY I Bob Riggins Charlotte. NC Whaley Foodservice Repairs, Inc Lexington, SC Joe A. & Linda Martin Central, SC David Riggins Charlotte. NC Alton & Mary Ann Whitley Clemson, SC Mike T. Martin West Union, SC Michael E Roddey Greenville. SC R W Wilkes Anderson, SC William H Mathis Atlanta, GA Stephen B. Rogers Kalaheo, HI Charles P Willimon. Jr Simpsonville. SC

B. Howie May Real Estate. LLC Clemson, SC Allen Schapiro Rock Hill, SC Louis A Willimon Williamston. SC Albert Dial McAlister Laurens, SC Claude H Schumpert Chapin, SC Jason D. Wilson Greenville, SC Michael H. McBride Simpsonville, SC Charles A. Segars Sumter, SC Tom & Shannon Winkopp Clemson. SC

Edward O. McCameron Mauldin, SC Paul T. Shaw Greenville, SC Jesse E. Wright III Salem. SC Thomas E. McClendon Roswell, GA Robert & Sandra S. Shealy White Rock. SC Edward D. Yandle Elgin. SC Bruce McClure Anderson, SC Dr. & Mrs. K.C. Shuler Mount Pleasant. SC Youngblood Development Easley. SC

Robert M. McConnell Fort Mill. SC Allan P Sloan, Jr Anderson. SC James M Zachrich. Jr Hilton Head Island. SC Bradford D McCracken Easley, SC O. Johnson Small Greenville. SC B. Stevens Zeigler Sumter. SC Thomas A. McDonald Florence, SC

Thurmon W. McLamb Little River, SC McTeer Real Estate Columbia, SC Meritus Signature Homes, Inc Seneca, SC Mr. & Mrs. David S. Merritt Piedmont, SC

Bill & Suzanne Misiaveg Greer, SC Robert & Margaret Mitchell Charlotte, NC Mark & Monica Molinar Smyrna. GA Charles E. Moore, Jr Greenville, SC Anthony Morgan Easley, SC John B. Morgan Miami. FL Steve & Amanda Mudge Greer, SC Douglas Muller Johns Island, SC George B Nalley, Jr Easley. SC Mr. Tim Ninmger Troutville. VA Ernest M. Norville Wellesley, MA William R. O'Dell Madison. GA

Elaine Orr Murrells Inlet. SC Mr. & Mrs. Steven H. Owmgs Greer. SC Rad Page Irmo. SC Palmetto Industrial Gaston. SC Park Place Corporation Greenville, SC

Richard T. Patrick Sumter. SC Donnie Patterson Anderson SC Ron Payne Cornelius. NC William & Laura Pelham Greenville. SC Jeanne M. Penner Naples, FL Pierce. Herns. Sloan & McLeod. LLC Charleston, SC Pinewood Village, Inc Florence. SC William T Pittman Hartwell. GA

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M. Snyder 's, Inc. Mike Kennedy 's Foothills Ford Norrls Ford. Inc. Palmetto Ford-L/ncoln-Mercury-Jaguar-Hyundai Performance Chevrolet-Buick-GMC Greenville. SC Chesnee. SC Pickens. SC Charleston. SC Seneca, SC 1? 1

Jerry Powell Pete Powell Robert Hayes Ben Satcher, Jr. Charles Saverance Ben Satcher Ford, Inc. Saverance Family Auto Center Powell Brothers ' Equipment & Tractor Co. Powell Brothers ' Equipment & Tractor Co. Ralph Hayes Toyota-Scion Seneca. SC Seneca. SC Anderson. SC Lexington. SC Florence. SC

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2008 TIGER FOOTBALL Clemson University

David Abernethy Trevor Adair Emily Ahrens Sheri Alexander Jean Armitage Rick Bagby

Senior Assistant Strength & Men 's Soccer Head Coach Learning Specialist Rally Cats Head Coach Administrative Specialist, Director ot Athletic Video Conditioning Coach Ticket Operations Services

Helen Bailey-Hemmer Roberta Balliet Joey Batson K.C. Bell Michelle Bensman Ida Benson Learning Specialist Administrative Assistant & Director ot Strength & Assistant Supervisor ot Assistant Athletic Trainer Human Resource Manager Athletic Housing Coordinator Conditioning Athletic Grounds

Jennifer Benton Sam Blackman Tim Bourret Dr. Larry Bowman Rebecca Bowman Jermile Brooks Football Administrative Senior Associate Sports Assistant Athletic Director, Team Orthopedic Surgeon Associate Athletic Director, Assistant Athletic Trainer Assistant. Defense Information Director Sports Information Academic Services

Cindy Brothers Donna Bullock Charlie Bussey Lawson Clary Wayne Coffman Steve Coleman Administrative Assistant, Assistant Athletic Trainer Tiger Letterwinners Association Athletic Academic Advisor Athletic Academic Advisor Technical Consultant Women s Basketball Coordinator, IPTAY

Cay Copeland Bobby Couch Karen Countryman Bill D'Andrea JeffDavis Linda Davis Administrative Assistant, Executive Director ot Administrative Assistant, Senior Associate Athletic Assistant Athletic Director, Administrative Specialist, Major Gifts. IPTAY Vickery Hall Director. External Affairs Major Gifts Program. IPTAY IPTAY Clemson University S3

4Th Beth Douglas Bobby Douglas Danny Earnhardt Mike Echols Stephanie Ellison Tony Eubanks Football Administrative Director ot Academic Services Equipment Room Technician Supervisor of Athletic Grounds Assistant Athletic Director. Team Advisor Assistant. Head Coach Compliance Services

Andy Farrell Travis Furbee Wayne Gibson Matt Glenn Phil Grayson Larry Greenlee Assistant Director of Assistant Athletic Director. Assistant Ticket Operations Assistant Director of Associate Athletic Director. Assistant Director of Athletic Video Services Ticket Operations Manager Athletic Video Services Administration Strength & Conditioning

Henry Guess Nancy Harris David Helms Bert Henderson Brad Henderson Brian Hennessy Specialist Associate Sports Information Assistant Director of Women 's Tennis Head Coach Assistant Strength & tPTAY Executive Director Learning Athletic Video Services Conditioning Coach Director

Maria Herbst Van Hilderbrand Katie Hill Jolene Hoover Christopher Ip Dr. Loreto Jackson Performance Coordinator Learning Specialist Associate Athletic Director Senior Associate Athletic Women's Volleyball Men s & Women 's Swimming & Event Manager Director. Internal Affairs Head Coach Diving Head Coach

Wayne Jenness Lawrence Johnson Travis Johnston Les Jones Priscilla Kanet Libby Kehn Director. Athletic Academic Advisor & Webmaster & Assistant Sports Director ot Donor Services. Director of Track & Field. Assistant Athletic Trainer Associate Athletic Tutor/Mentor Coordinator Information Director IPTAY Cross Country Capital Improvements

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Barbara Kennedy-Dixon Melissa King Anne Koutoufas Larry LaForge Chad Lampman Robin Lay Associate Athletic Director, Travel & Purchasing, Administrative Assistant, NCAA/ACC Representative Assistant Director of Donor Services Support,

Senior Women s Administrator Business Office Men 's Basketball Athletic Video Services IPTAY

Jack Leggett Lindsey Leonard Sharon Littlejohn Christine Long Dennis Love Bob Mahony Baseball Head Coach IPTAY Assistant Director Assistant Business Manager Assistant Sports Information Assistant Strength & Assistant Director of Director Conditioning Coach Major Gifts, IPTAY

Yashica Martin Robyn Massey Tim Match Chuck McCuen Kate McCrary Cristy McKinney Athletic Academic Advisor Donor Services Support, Associate Athletic Director, Men s Tennis Head Coach Administrative Specialist, Women s Basketball IPTAY Marketing & Sponsorship Ticket Operations Head Coach

Janet Merri field Tina Middleton Matt Money Mike Money Leslie Moreland Dipali Patel Accounts Payable. Assistant Ticket Operations Supervisor of Athletic Facilities Director of Marketing Athletic Academic Advisor & Cheerleaders Head Coach Business Office Manager Career Development

Larry Penley Danny Poole Ginty Porter Pam Powell Oliver Purnell Jerome Razayeski Men's Golf Head Coac> of Sports Medicine Athletic Academic Advisor & Assistant to the Athletic Director Men s Basketball Head Coach Assistant Athletic Trainer CHAMPS/Life Skills Coordinator

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Clemson University

Abe Reed Dr. Len Reeves Jill Richard Lindsey Ricketts Robert Ricketts Susan Ruark Football Equipment Manager Team Physician Donor Services Support. Administrative Assistant. Associate Athletic Director. Assistant to the Men's IPTAY Vickery Hall Facilities & Grounds Basketball Head Coach

Richard Ruggieri Josh Runion Jon Sanderson John Seketa Philip Sikes Reggie Simpkins Rowing Head Coach Assistant Equipment Manager Assistant Strength & Assistant Athletic Director. Associate Sports Information Athletic Academic Advisor Conditioning Coach Promotions Director 4 A/ Alphonso Smith Lynn Sparks Robbie Stewart Hershey Strosberg Teri Townsend Sylvia Vaughn Assistant. Administrative Coordinator. Director of Equipment Director of Sales Assistant Athletic Trainer Women s Soccer Head Coach Administrative Olympic Sports External Affairs. IPTAY

Williams Courtney Vinson Gary Wade Sharon Weaver Joe White Linda White Kellie Gifts. IPTAY Community Services Director Administrative Assistant Director of Compliance Assistant Athletic Director. Athletic Insurance Coordinator Major Compliance Services Services Facilities

Jill Williams-Wilks Jason Wilson Football Administrative IPTAY Assistant Director Assistant. Recruiting

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Clemson Football

Mike Dooley Dark Riley

Graduate Assistant Coach (Offense) Video Graduate Assistant (Defense)

Responsibilities: Graduate assistant coach who works Responsibilities: Graduate assistant who works with the with the offense. defense on practice and game video. Playing Experience: Defensive end at Furman who let- /M Playing Experience: and special teams

tered from 1993-95. ..missed his senior year due to injury... ^^^'^^B /, player at Charleston Southern who lettered from 1995-98 had a sack against Clemson in 1994. ..Furman reached the Coaching Experience: Graduate assistant defensive backs Division l-AA playoffs his final season. ..Academic Honor Roll J\ coach at Charleston Southern in 1999 defensive backs coach member.. .graduate of Stephens County High in Toccoa, GA, at Fairfield in 2000. ..quarterbacks coach, defensive backs where he played four seasons. coach, special teams coach, strength & conditioning coordinator, and junior college recruiting

Coaching Experience: Assistant coach at Greenville (SC) High from 1998-04; defen- coordinator at Pikeville in 2001 ,02. ..defensive backs coach and special teams coach at sive coordinator from 2000-04 and assistant head coach in 2004. ..in his last three years, Newberry in 2003 ...defensive backs coach and special teams coach at Truman State from

Greenville High had a 33-4 record, including 12-1 in 2003. .. video graduate assistant (defense) 2004-06... video graduate assistant (defense) at Clemson in 2007. at Clemson in 2005,06. ..graduate assistant coach (offense) at Clemson in 2007. Education: Earned a degree in science & physical education and science & psychology

Education: Earned a degree in health & exercise science from Furman in 1998. from Charleston Southern in 1998.

Personal: Born May 1, 1975 in Toccoa, GA... single. Personal: Born June 29, 1977 in Sycamore, II single.

Jeff Scott Ryan Sulkowski

Graduate Assistant Coach (Defense) Video Graduate Assistant (Offense)

Responsibilities: Graduate assistant coach who works Responsibilities: Graduate assistant who works with the with the defense. offense on practice and game video. Playing Experience: Three-year letterman as a wide receiver Playing Experience: Offensive lineman at Valdosta State

and holder at Clemson from 2000-02; he played for the Tigers who lettered from 1996-98.

with his father Brad Scott on the coaching staff. ..played on Coaching Experience: Graduate assistant coach at Valdosta

three bowl teams, including the 2000 squad that had a 9-3 State from 1998-01. ..tight ends and running backs coach at

record and top-15 national ranking. Lenoir-Rhyne in 2001 ,02. ..running game coordinator and

Coaching Experience: Head coach at Blythewood (SC) High in 2006; that team won offensive line coach at Austin Peay in 2002, 03. ..recruiting coordinator and offensive line the state championship in his first year as a head coach... assistant coach at Presbyterian coach at Chowan in 2003, 04... assistant head coach, offensive coordinator, quarterbacks in 2007. coach, running backs coach, and wide receivers coach at Hargrave Military Academy from

Education: Earned a degree in secondary education from Clemson in 2003. 2004-06...video graduate assistant (offense) at Clemson in 2007.

Personal: Born December 28, 1980 in Arcadia, FL... married to the former Sara Mc- Education: Earned a degree in education from Valdosta State in 2001

DanieL .son of Clemson Associate Head Coach Brad Scott. ..his brother John played football Personal: Born January 23, 1 978 in New Brunswick, NJ... married to the former Heather and track at Harvard and is now in medical school at Vanderbilt. Daniels.

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97, he was the winningest women's tennis coach in Clemson history. 983- Donald Hymel In those 1 5 seasons, Johnston guided his squads to five consecutive ACC titles (1 87), 12 top-25 finishes, and six NCAA Tournaments. He was ACC Coach-of-the-Year for Assistant AD • High School Relations the fourth time and Southeast Region Coach-of-the-Year for the second

time in 1993. Seven players he Donald Hymel is in his 10th season with the Clemson football coached at Clemson were named to program and serves as assistant athletic director for high school the ACC 50- Year Anniversary team relations. Some of his other emphasis areas include working in 2002. with pro scouts, handling coaches clinics and summer camps, Johnston had a 254-160 Clem- team travel, handling official and unofficial campus visits by son record and 263-1 67 career mark. recruits, and serving as the liaison for ACC referees. Hymel He was head coach at Furman in (pronounced HEE-mehl) came to Clemson after a three-year 1982 before coming to Clemson. stint as the assistant equipment manager at Tulane. In 1 998, he served as an administrative His best season at Clemson was his assistant there in addition to his duties of assistant equipment manager. rookie year when the team had a 30-5 While at Tulane, Hymel also assisted the football program in conducting such activities record and finished #7 in the polls. as the annual coaches clinic, alumni golf tournament, summer camp, and kickoff cruise. That team won all nine flights of the Hymel (45) was the head football equipment manager at Nicholls State before accepting ACC Tourney, the only tennis team in his position at Tulane. He is familiar with the ACC, as he worked as a student assistant in Tiger history to do that. He coached North Carolina's recruiting office. former Lady Tiger Gigi Fernandez, Hymel is a 1988 graduate of Louisiana State, where he was a student equipment man- who was inducted into the Clemson ager. He also performed postgraduate studies at the U.S. Sports Academy in Mobile, AL. Hall of Fame in 2005.

Johnston played for the Tigers on the hardcourt and earned his Andy Johnston degree in administrative manage- ment in 1979. He then served as Assistant AD • Football Operations assistant men's tennis coach for the 1980 season before moving on to Furman. Andy Johnston is in his 12th year with the Clemson football Johnston (51) is a native of program and currently serves as associate athletic director for Summerville, SC. He is married football operations. His responsibilities with the team include to the former Sophie Woorons. He managing the program's day-to-day operations. Although this has a daughter Kiera (18) and a son is his 1 2th year with the football program, he has been involved Noah(1). AseconddaughterCaylynn with the Clemson athletic department for 26 years. From 1 983- passed away in 2008. Andy Johnston & wife Sophie (0

Clemson Tiger Sports Network

The Clemson Tiger Sports Network supplies Tiger fans with a full day of broadcast each football Broadcast Team Saturday. Each broadcast day has three programs, Pete Yanity "Tiger Tailgate Show," "Game Day Broadcast." and MKV Play-By-Play Announcer "Fifth Quarter Show." • Named play-by-play announcer A Clemson tradition since the 1 970s, the "Tiger TIGER SPORTS NETWORK &! a,ter lne sudden passing of Tailgate Show" is a two-hour entertainment and longtime announcer Jim Phillips "j on September 9, 2003. Phillips interactive program. It is produced on the lawn of postgame shows, and as the sideline reporter during ^rL W was the Voice of the Tigers for at the corner closest to Memorial games. ^HB 36 years. Stadium. Yanity has been the sports director at WSPA- In his seventh year with the The program begins three hours prior to TV the last 18 years. He has also been a sideline network. He served as sideline commentator during kickoff. Duane Evans, Ben Milstead, Don Munson, analyst for 1 2 years on Carolina Panther preseason the 2002 season.

• Other duties include and Ralph Patterson hosts the show. It is a popular football games and has considerable play-by-play serving as sports director at WSPA-TV (Spartanburg, SC) since 1990, sideline gathering place on gameday. Interviews with former experience for CSS, covering various college events, work on the Panthers' preseason television network, players, games, display items, and excitement are including Tiger football and baseball. Yanity is also and play-by-play and color analysis on selected games all part of the show. the voice of Tiger men's basketball and host of on CSS. The game broadcast is anchored by Pete the Tommy Bowden and Oliver Purnell Television 1 985 graduate of Ohio. Yanity. The sports director at WSPA-TV (Ch. 7) in Shows. Married to wife Kelly. The couple has two children, Paige and Trey. Spartanburg, SC took over in September of 2003 Joining Yanity in the booth is former Clemson after the passing of Jim Phillips, who had been the offensive lineman Will Merritt, who played for the Will Merritt longtime voice of the Tigers since the 1 | 968 season. Tigers from 1 998-01 . He was a starting guard during Color Commentator Yanity has been a part of the broadcast team since the 2000 and 2001 seasons when he was named In his seventh year and fourth 2001 as the host of the pregame, halftime, and Second-Team AII-ACC. as color commentator. Merritt worked on the Clemson radio network ^ • Worked the pregame and post- Radio Affiliates pregame and postgame shows during the 2002 game shows in 2002, his first fall out of school. season. He also provided color commentary on the Location Station On the Dial * Color commentator on tape-de- television tape-delay broadcasts of selected 2002 ^^^M Augusta, GA WGUS 1480 AM lay broadcasts of 2002 games. games. In 2003, he became the color analyst of Barnwell, SC WDOG 1460 AM • Member of the Clemson football team as an offensive Belton, SC WLUA 1390 AM the gameday broadcasts. guard from 1997-01. Camden, SC WCAM 1590 AM completes the broadcast team • Second-Team AII-ACC selection in 2000,01. Charleston, SC WQSC 1340 AM as the sideline commentator. The former Tiger • Member of AII-ACC Academic team for three sea- Clemson, SC 104.9 sons. WCCP FM quarterback and linebacker (1992-95) is in his sec- Clinton, SC WPCC 1410AM 2000 graduate of Clemson. ond season as sideline commentator. As a player, Columbia, SC WOIC 1230 AM Married to wife Melissa. The couple has two daughters, he passed for 2,278 yards in three seasons. As a Columbia, SC WZMJ 93.1 FM Reagan (4) and Jess (2). senior, he to linebacker, Gastonia, NC WGNC 1450 AM moved where he totaled Georgetown, SC WLMC 1470 AM 64 tackles and a team-high 5.5 sacks prior to being Patrick Sapp Greenville, SC WTPT 93.3 FM selected in the second round of the NFL draft by the Sideline Commentator Greenwood, • In his second year as sideline SC WCRS 1450 AM Chargers. Sapp is currently a development officer Greenwood, SC. WYOR 94.1 FM commentator. for the Clemson Alumni Association. Hampton, SC WHGS 1270 AM • Employed as a development As has been the case in the past, Clemson's Lincolnton, NC WLON 1050 AM officer for the Clemson Alumni gameday broadcast begins with the Tommy Bowden Myrtle Beach, SC WVCO 94.9 FM F~ Association, Newberry, SC WKDK 1240 AM Pregame Show. Bowden meets with Sports Informa- ^fc* ' Totaled 2,278 passing yards in Orangeburg, SC WQKI 102.9 FM tion Director Tim Bourret to provide Clemson fans 23 games (14 starts) as a quar-

terback at Clemson from 1 992-94. Orangeburg, SC WWBD 95.7 FM with the latest lineup and strategy information. Yanity linebacker 1 Rock HID, SC 94.3 FM Moved to as a senior in 995 and had 53 WRHM and Merritt also provide a last-minute scene-setter tackles along with nine tackles for loss and a team-high Rock Hill, SC WRHI 1340 AM that includes the latest lineup and weather informa- Sumter, SC WICI 94.7 FM 5.5 sacks.

tion. ' Union, SC WBCU 1460 AM Drafted in the second round of the 1996 NFL draft by "Fifth the Diego Chargers. Note: Flagship station in bold. After the game, fans can tune into the San Quarter Show," hosted by Munson and Dan Scott,

or attend the show live from Wild Wing Cafe in Vic Koenning are also included. An added feature Bowden TV Show Affiliates downtown Greenville, SC. Interviews with Bowden includes locker room interviews with Clemson's top along with Assistant Coaches Rob Spence and players that day A rundown of the game stats and Coach's Show (Sunday Airings) audio highlights are also provided Time Location Network Fans can follow the Tigers by listening to 11:00 AM Hilton Head. SC WHHI (3) "Tiger Calls" Schedule "Tiger Calls" each Thursday evening with Bowden 11:00 AM Myrtle Beach. SC WFXB (FOX 43) and Munson from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The shows 12:00 PM Charleston, SC WCIV (ABC 4) Date Address City 12:00 PM Columbia. SC WOLO (ABC 25) 8-28 1706 East Greenville Street Anderson will air live from several BI-LO grocery stores in the 12:30 PM Augusta, SC WBEK (96) 9-4 330 Lebby Street Pelzer Clemson area.

1 :30 PM Greenville. SC WMYA (My 40) 9-11 7709 Highway 76 Pendleton The Clemson Tiger Sports Network also 9-18 Highway 153 Greenville 3518 produces the Tommy Bowden Television Show, a Coach's Show (Weekday Airings) 9-25 2700 Gentry Memorial Highway Pickens recap of the previous contest s highlights. Yanity Day Time Location Network 10-7 5155 Calhoun Memorial Highway Easley serves as the host of this program that gives Tiger Tue. 7:30 PM Rock Hill, SC CN2Xtra(14) 10-16 4405 Highway 24 Anderson fans insight into the coaches' decisions during the 11:30 PM Rock Hill. SC CN2Xtra(14) 10-23 101 Verdae Boulevard Greenville

Wed. 4:30 PM Orlando, FL Sun Sports 10-30 1 706 East Greenville Street Anderson previous game and takes an up close look at your

5:30 PM Southeast CSS 11-6 1 1 5 Rochester Highway Seneca favorite players. Easley 7:30 PM Rock Hill. SC CN2Xtra(14) 11-13 1021 South Pendleton Street For more information, contact Robert Gahagan 1 1 :30 PM Rock Hill, SC CN2 Xtra (14) 11-20 2700 Gentry Memorial Highway Pickens (General Manager) at Clemson Tiger Sports Proper- Fri. 1:00 PM Southeast FSN ties; P.O. Box 552. Clemson. SC 29633-0552. by CSS - Comcast/Charter Sports Southeast: Note: All phone at 654-5544, or via fax at times are Eastern. (864) (864) 654v 5509 71 2008 TIG The ACC Game of the Week from Raycom Sports

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Fan Information

Concession Stands

Concession stands are located beneath all stands inside Memorial Stadium and can be reached from any portal.

Emergencies First Aid stations are located on the South side under Section

J, North Side under Section T, North Top Deck under Section K, and South Top Deck under Section E. Trained nurses are on hand.

If a doctor is needed, ask any usher. For emergencies, call 911

Handicapped

Entrances are at Gates 1 and 5 for the handicapped.

Lost & Found

Please report any item to the Gate 1 information booth.

•> 7 a i 4 o 4 3 1 1 ( n Notice r Solicitation for any purpose is prohibited at an athletic contest in o % OS w

Memorial Stadium. Memorial Stadium is also a smoke-free facility. N< F R ft N H HOWARD 1 If 1 D w 2 Smoking is prohibited inside the gates. co-Q (#> Passouts H o

1 3 4 i 4 3 2 1 Passouts are allowed, however, fans will have to go through the same level of security screening as they did upon entering.

Prohibited Items Umbrellas, folding chairs, chaise lounges, food, and beverage containers of any type.

Public Address System

The public address system is intended for spectators' informa- tion. Do not request its use to make social contacts.

Season Ticket Holders/Other Visitors

All visitors to Memorial Stadium are requested to enter at Gates

1 , 5, 9, 1 1 , or 1 3. Top deck ticket holders must enter via the ramps, located behind the North and South stands. Ramp entrances are adjacent to Gates 1 and 13 (South) and Gates 5 and 9 (North).

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This brief NCAA rules education is aimed at outlining basic recruiting rules to help potential Tiger Contact Information students-athletes and parents better understand the Compliance Services Directors:.. Stephanie Ellison, extensive process. Clemson University is committed Courtney Vinson, Brad Woody to recruiting and conducting our athletic program Administrative Assistant: Keilie Williams A Phone / Fax: 656-1 / with the highest level of integrity. If you have ques- (864) 580 656-1 243

Address: P.O. Box 31 ; Clemson, SC 29633 tions about NCAA rules, please contact Clemson 's Overnight Address: ; compliance services at (864) 656-1580 or through 100 Perimeter Road; Clemson, SC 29634 our website at ClemsonTi gers.com and click on Website : . . ClemsonTlaers.com/ConriDliance/clem-ComDliance.html compliance. NCAA Recruiting - A term used to describe the process Important NCAA Terms of acquainting a prospect with a college and the

Academic Credentials - A prospect should check coaches of that college who are striving to learn with his high school guidance office to see if he more about a prospect. Only coaches can recruit. is taking classes that will meet NCAA eligibility No one else is permitted to persuade a prospect to during his senior year (in February for football). standards. A prospect should do this early (prior to play sports at a particular college. Once the prospect signs a national letter of intent, his sophomore year) and keep track of core courses. he cannot be recruited by any other institution, and

A prospect will need to take either the ACT or SAT Standardized Test - A prospect must take the it is a binding contract for the prospect's first year for NCAA certification. ACT or SAT before enrolling in college full-time. A in college at the school that provides the national

prospect may take the ACT or SAT more than once letter of intent.

Contact - NCAA rules define a contact as a face-to- and use the best subscore from different tests to face interaction with a prospect and/or his parents achieve the highest score. Both Clemson and the • What is an official visit? A prospect is allowed to by a coach off Clemson's campus. The NCAA sets NCAA Eligibility Center require scores to be reported take a total of five official visits (one per institution), a contact period for football prospects from late directly from the testing agency. When registering which are expense-paid Before the official visit, the

November through the end of January. That is the for the test, list the Eligibility Center Code (9999) prospect must present his high school transcript, only time coaches can meet with a prospect away and Clemson (3842 (ACT), 5111 (SAT)). Clemson proof of an ACT, PACT, SAT, or PSAT test, and be from the Clemson campus. University admissions requires students to present registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Official

either an ACT or SAT writing score. The writing visit invitations are extended by Clemson coaches

Core Courses - Courses at a prospect's high school score will not be used to determine a prospect's only. Official visits may not be taken prior to the first that are considered college preparatory. The NCAA qualifier status. day of classes during the prospect's senior year of requires 16 core courses, including four in English, high school. three in math, two in science, one additional from Telephone - Clemson football coaches can call a

English, math, or science, two social sciences, and prospect once in May during the prospect's junior ' What is the NCAA Eligibility Center? It is the four additional courses. A high school prospect's year. After September 1 of a prospect's senior year, agency that certifies a prospect's initial academic guidance counselor will have a list of the school's a coach can call a prospect only once a week. A and amateur eligibility for both NCAA Division I core courses (48H), or visit the NCAA Eligibility prospect can expect unlimited calls during the and Division II. A prospect should register with the

Center's website at NCAACIearlnghouse.net for contact period... before his official visit and once NCAA Eligibility Center at the conclusion of his junior more information. the prospect has signed a National Letter of Intent year in high school online at NCAACIearinghouse.

(NLI). net . Cost is $60. Remember to keep the PIN in a

Dead Period - Recruiting period when coaches may place for easy retrieval. A prospect should request not have face-to-face contact with prospects on or Frequently Asked Questions the guidance counselor to send a transcript after off campus. Coaches may continue to telephone • Are a prospect's parents invited for an official his junior year and final transcript after graduation. and write a prospect. visit? Yes. NCAA rules allow a school to provide A prospect should also request a final amateur

lodging and meals for parents or legal guardians decision beginning on April 1 of his senior year.

Evaluation - In April and May of a prospect's junior who accompany their child. However, NCAA rules year, coaches will visit a prospect's high school and do not allow schools to provide transportation for review his athletic and academic credentials with parents unless they drive with their son.

his coach. In the fall, they may watch a prospect compete one time but will not have any contact. •Can a prospect visit Clemson anytime during his high school career? Yes. A prospect can

Home Visit - During the contact period, a senior have his high school coach call Clemson coaches

prospect may invite college coaches to his home to set up an unofficial visit. He can attend a football

to meet his parents and to talk in detail about the game and talk with Tiger coaches, and it does not

football program and academic offerings at any count as a contact when it is on Clemson's campus.

college the prospect is considering. There are times when a prospect cannot visit... NCAA rules refer to them as "dead periods." as

Prospect - Any student who has entered the ninth coaches will not schedule to meet with a prospect grade Once a person becomes a prospect, NCAA during that time period. rules define how college coaches can interact with

that prospect. • Can IPTAY members help recruit? No. NCAA rules are clear ..only Clemson coaches can

Receiving Mail - Prior to September 1 of a telephone, contact, and evaluate a prospect. Only prospect's junior year, NCAA rules allow Clemson to college coaches can offer unofficial and official mail a questionnaire, NCAA educational information, visits.

and a summer-camp brochure to a prospect After

September 1 of the prospect's junior year, coaches • What is a National Letter of Intent (NLI)? It is a

can provide a prospect with personalized letters, a contract. A prospect and his parents sign a promise media guide, and copies of newspaper articles. A that the prospect will attend a particular college In prospect can receive a football game program when return, that college promises a prospect financial he visits the Clemson University campus. aid. A prospect signs a national letter of intent 2008 TIGER FOOTBALL :'

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• State-of-the-art sound system sistant, three graduate 1996 Raymond White, MG 1997 Lamont Hall, TE • Eight flat-screen plasma televisions assistants, and numer- 1 998 Jason Gamble, C • State-of-the-art ventilation system ous student assistant 1 999 Damonte McKenzie, DL • New lighting system coaches who ensure a 2000 Terry Jolly, DT • multi-functional racks Tiger football player re- 10 new Clemson power 2001 Woodrow Dantzler, QB • Mondo-rubber flooring throughout entire weight ceives as much individu- T.J. Watkins, OG room al attention as possible. Kyle Young, C 2002 Nick Eason, DT • New orange upholstery on all weightlifting equip- Training programs are 2003 John Leake, LB ment position specific, as they Gregory Walker, OT • New paint on surrounding walls and columns are designed to meet 2004 Leroy Hill, LB • Carpeting in entrances and offices the specific needs of 2005 , FB • Front entrance drop ceiling each student-athlete. 2006 Dustin Fry, C

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By Brian Hennessy more Tigers with college experience. McKinney 's

sidearm delivery will be an asset out of the bullpen. 2009 Schedule Twenty-one returning lettermen and a top-10 Thrailkill, who missed the entire 2008 season after Date Opponent Time recruiting class give rea- Head Coach Jack Leggett suffering a hip injury, has the arm to become a force 2-20 to 2-22 Charlotte 4:00, 2:00.1:00 son for optimism in 2009. After missing out on the for Clemson. Freshman righty Kyle Deese will also 2-25 Wofford 4:00 2-28 NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1 986, the compete for innings after red-shirting in 2008. South Carolina 2:00 3-1 at South Carolina 1:30 Tigers are aiming for a return to postseason play Seven newcomers were added to the pitch- 3-4 UNC Asheville 4:00 with a deeper roster at every position. ing staff in the offseason, including freshman right- 3-6 to 3-8 ' at North Carolina 3:00, 2:00, 1:00 "I am excited about this team," said Leggett, handers Kevin Brady and Scott Weismann along 3-10 Michigan State 4:00 who is in his 16th year at the program's helm with with freshman lefty Chris Dwyer, who were all se- 3-11 A Michigan State 7:00 680 wins, tied for fifth-most in the nation over that lected in the Major League draft this past June. 3-13 to 3-15 * Wake Forest 4:00,2:00, 1:00 3-17 span. "I think we'll be a team with more depth at Junior righty Tomas Cruz and sophomore Presbyterian 6:30 3-18 USC Upstate 6:30 every position than we've had in the past. We have righty Alex Frederick are junior college transfers * 3-20 to 3-22 at Florida State 6:00, 6:00, 1 :00 a lot more intra-team competition, which will help who will provide depth in the bullpen. Also new 3-24 to 3-25 Elon 6:30, 6:30 move everyone to another level. We have a really to the Tigers are freshman righthander David 3-27 to 3-29 * at Boston College 2:30, 1 :30, "11:30 of in outfield, infield, good mix athletes the and at Haselden and freshman lefty Joseph Moorefield. 3-31 at Georgia 7:00 catcher, and we have depth on the pitching staff. With the departure of Hogan, the starting 4- 1 Georgia 6:30 4-3 4-5 "Offensively, it is going to be exciting. We catcher spot will be filled by one of three players. to 'Duke 6:30, 6:30,1:00 4-7 Furman 6:30 have some speed, power, and guys who can bunt Sophomore John Nester showed flashes of power 4-8 South Carolina 7:00 and manufacture runs. I think we'll be a solid team in limited action in 2008. Graduate Adam Ward is 4-10 to 4-12 'Miami (FL) 6:30, 6:30, 1:00 on defense when we find the right combination. a well-respected former walk-on who impressed 4-14 at Western Carolina 7:00 When everyone on the pitching staff gets adjusted coaches with one of the team's top batting aver- 4-15 Western Carolina 6:30 to their roles, we will have a solid pitching staff. ages in the fall. Freshman Phil Pohl, a 44th-round 4-17 to 4-19 * at Virginia Tech 5:30, 5:30, 1 :00

Clemson lost an effective leader in catcher draft pick, will also compete for the starting job after 4-21 Coastal Carolina 6:30 4-22 at South Carolina 7:00 Doug Hogan to graduation and its top pitcher in exhibiting a strong work ethic during the fall. 4-24 to 4-26 * Georgia Tech 6:30,6:30,1:00 righthander D.J. Mitchell to the draft. But the other Clemson has seven infielders, six of whom 5-2 to 5-4 * Maryland 6:30, 6:30,1:006:30, 1 :00 eight position starters and the other four starting have the ability to play any of the non-first-base 5-6 A Furman 7:00 pitchers return. positions. from the 2008 team Graduate Stan Widmann, who has been 5-8 to 5-1 UNC Wilmington 6:30,6:30,6:30,1:006:30, 1 :00 The Tigers have added 12 newcomers to the a starter at shortstop since 2005, has played 193 5-12 College of Charleston 6:30 mix, as Assistant Coaches Tom Riginos and Kyle games (191 starts) and is 39-42 on stolen bases, a 5-14 to 5-16 * at N.C. State 6:30, 6:30, 1 :00 * A - ACC regular-season game; - Greenville, SC (Fluor Bunn were important reasons that Clemson signed success rate of 93 percent, in his career. Field); * - AM; Note: Home games in bold; all times are the #9 recruiting class in the nation according to Junior Mike Freeman started 50 games at PM and Eastern unless otherwise noted. Collegiate Baseball. Six of the 12 newcomers second base in 2008 and led the team with a .332 were selected in the draft this past June. batting average along with a solid .959 fielding per-

A familiar name was added to the coaching centage. Like Freeman, senior Matt Sanders is a terback on the football team, burst on the scene in staff, as former Tiger slugger Michael Johnson is versatile infielder who was one of the team's hot- 2008 by hitting .303 with a team-high 14 homers in his first year as the volunteer assistant. He hit test hitters in the latter stages of 2008. Sanders and 50 RBIs. Parker also earned first-team fresh-

58 home runs from 2000-03 as a member of two made a team-high 26 starts at third base and hit man All-America and First-Team AII-ACC honors.

College World Series teams and brings a wealth of .404 in his last 14 games of the season. Sopho- Junior Wilson Boyd and sophomore Jeff knowledge to the hitters and infielders. more John Hinson played 39 games (25 starts) in Schaus were starters most of 2008. Boyd, who can

Senior righty Matt Vaughn returns as team 2008 and will add depth to a veteran infield. play any outfield position, hit .300 with 11 homers captain and will anchor the pitching staff. He to- The coaching staff is excited about freshman and 44 RBIs while being one of only two Tigers to taled 1 1 saves and a 3. 1 5 ERA along with 43 strike- infielders Brad Miller and Jason Stolz. Both were start all 59 games. Schaus is a line-drive hitter who outs against 12 walks as the closer a season ago. selected in the draft and proved during fall practice batted .315 with a .415 on-base percentage thanks

Senior lefthander Ryan Hinson and sopho- that they will be factors for the Tigers in 2009. to more walks (33) than strikeouts (28) in 2008. more righty Graham Stoneburner joined Mitchell as The leader of the infield is junior first-base- Sophomore Chris Epps along with freshmen weekend starters in 2008. They both have been man Ben Paulsen. He hit .310 with 18 doubles, 13 Will Lamb and Richard Mounce will also compete through the battles of a rigorous ACC schedule and homers, and 49 RBIs in 2008. This past summer, in the outfield. Epps had a .406 on-base percent- will compete for weekend spots in 2009. In 181.0 Paulsen was a starter in the Cape Cod League age in 2008. Lamb is the tallest Tiger (6'4") and career innings pitched, Hinson has a 13-7 record All-Star game and tied for second in the league in Mounce showed his power potential in the fall. and 3.68 ERA. Stoneburner was dominant in the home runs. He is rated as the #24 college prospect Mounce will also back up Paulsen at first base and early stages of 2008 and finished with a 6-5 record in the nation for 2009 by Baseball America projects as a dangerous hitter in the future. in 71.1 innings pitched. He is rated as the #58 col- Seven Tigers comprise Clemson's experi- After missing the entire 2008 season due to lege prospect in the nation by Baseball America. enced outfield. Sophomore Kyle Parker, a guar- injury, sophomore Addison Johnson is healthy. As Senior righty Trey Delk and junior righty a freshman, he was one of the team's hottest Justin Sarratt have pitched key innings as hitters late in 2007. He is a contender to be both a starter and reliever. Delk emerged in the team's leadoff batter and "spark plug." the second half of 2008 as a reliable starter, The 2009 schedule will certainly chal- as he was 2-1 with a 4.01 ERA. Sarratt, who lenge Clemson. Fifteen of its 26 non-confer- started in the Coastal Plain League All-Star ence games will be against teams that played game this past summer, allowed just six walks in the 2008 NCAA Tournament, including in 45.2 innings pitched for the Tigers in 2008 games against South Carolina (4), Charlotte

Sophomore lefties Craig Gullickson and (3), UNC Wilmington (3), and Georgia (2).

Casey Harman were valuable relievers for The top-eight teams in the ACC standings will most of 2008 and will compete for starting play in the ACC Tournament at Durham (NC) roles in 2009. Gullickson had a 4-2 record in Bulls from May 20-24. 19 outings and Harman had a 4.4 strikeout- Brian Hennessy is an Associate Sports Information to-walk ratio in 27 appearances in 2008. Director in his eighth year at that position at Clemson. Senior righty Clinton McKinney and He previously worked as a student/graduate assistant Clemson tor six years sophomore righthander Josh Thrailkill are two 2008 TIGER The Litter Hitter wants YOU to keep Clemson clean!

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By Amanda Wolk the varsity team and introduce sculling to the pro- gram. She came to Clemson after a successful 2009 Spring Schedule

The future of Clemson rowing is bright. With stint as both a rower and novice coach at Duke. Date Regatta/Opponent Site a new facility, coaches, and a solid foundation new "With an incredible work ethic and great lis- 3-26 to 3-29 Pac-10 Challenge Redwood Shores, CA to build upon, the Tigers are in a prime position to tening skills, our rowers will get the best in nutrition, 4-9 to 4-1 2 Virginia Invitational Lake Monticello. VA succeed. Head Coach Richard Ruggieri is in his race preparation, and individual goal-setting from 4- 18 ACC Championships TBA 5- 1 6 to 5-1 7 ARAMARK South/Central Spnnts Oak Ridge, second season at Clemson, and the program has Coach Burton," stated Ruggieri. TN 5-28 to 5-31 NCAA Championships Camden, NJ taken great strides during his brief tenure. After spending last season as an assistant Last season, the Tigers' Varsity 8+ reached varsity coach, Sarah Donaldson has taken the

the NCAA Rowing Championships for the first time reigns as the novice coach and recruiting coordina- will also travel to Oak Ridge. TN to compete in the in the history of the program. Six rowers from that tor this season. ARAMARK South/Central Sprints, a regatta where

crew return this season, led by Jessica Leidecker, "Coach Donaldson's background as a two- they had much success last season. Selections

who was a second-team All-American last year. In time Olympian along with having a positive outlook will be made for the 2009 NCAA Rowing Champi-

addition, she was a first-team all-region and All- and competitive spirit tells me that she is in the per- onship at this regional regatta The Tigers hope to

ACC selection. fect position," added Ruggieri. return to the NCAA Championships, which will be Also returning are Megan Bendik and Liz Ruggieri, who was named South Region held at Camden, NJ from May 28-31.

Robb, who were all-region picks in 2008. Robb Coach-of-the-Year by CRCA last season, is op- After finishing 14th in the nation and receiv- was named ACC Freshman-of-the-Year after an timistic about the staff that he has put in place. ing a bid to the NCAA Championships last season,

exceptional rookie season with the Varsity 8+. Hi- "We are fortunate to have the finest collection of expectations are high, but so is the work necessary

lary Cumbest, Brittany Cummings, and Michelle coaches in the country. When I look at each one to achieve it.

Nance also return with plenty of experience. I see a staff that has a shared passion for mak- "To get faster you need to race the best and

The Tigers have an accomplished senior ing Clemson rowing the best in the nation. I also grow through the specific challenges of racing," class, led by Bendik and Cumbest. Carla Englund. see a staff that brings incredible individual strength. said Ruggieri. "We will train as well as anyone, but

Melanie McDaniel, Caitlin O'Neill, Nicole Rau, and When put together, it makes a powerful statement to reach the next level, we need to let real-life rac-

Brittany Robinson also have significant race expe- that ultimately gives our student-athletes the very ing identify our strengths and weaknesses, and in rience and will look to be big contributors this year. best we have to offer." the process learn and grow as individuals and as a Stefanie Kozuszek, a transfer from Murray State, The Tigers experienced great success during team." will also bring a lot of experience to the Tigers. their fall season. For the first time in the history of The Tigers are also excited about the comple-

Eight members from last season's ACC the program, Clemson traveled outside the country tion of their new training facility. The 1 1 ,500-square-

Championship Novice 8+ boat will move up to the to compete in the Head of the Welland at Ontario, foot building includes a 2,000-square-foot training varsity this year. Led by coxswain Victoria Gra- Canada. The Tigers also competed at the Head area, 80 individual lockers, an athletic training area,

ham, this group will bring a great deal of talent and of the Charles in Boston, MA and finished among laundry facilities, a reception area, a conference energy to the Tigers this season. the best in the nation. At the Head of the Hooch and video room, coaches offices, a kitchen, and a

The Tigers were busy preparing for the up- in Chattanooga, TN, the Tigers won all the sweep team lounge. The improved facilities should pro- coming year during the offseason, with over 20 events they entered and came away with both the vide a boost for the student-athletes, offering them

rowers competing throughout the world. Clemson ACC and overall collegiate trophy. the opportunity to train in a facility that is modeled

sent five athletes to the Under-23 World Champion- New to the schedule this spring is a trip to the after a national team training center.

ships, more than any other school in the country. Pac-10 Challenge in Redwood Shores, CAto com- "It is the best!" exclaimed Ruggieri. "Where

The Women's 4-, which finished fourth in the world, pete against California, Stanford, and UCLA. The else can you build a training center just for row- was comprised of Cumbest, Leidecker, Nance, and Tigers will also compete in the Virginia Invitational, ing, a boathouse filled with the finest equipment, a

Robb and was coached by Ruggieri. In addition, where they will meet Central Florida and Tennes- beautiful lake, a six-lane buoyed course, and all on

15 Tigers competed at the national level. see. Both the Pac-10 Challenge and Virginia In- campus? The new training center is amazing."

Ruggieri welcomed two new members to vitational will provide the Tigers the opportunity to With a wealth of resources, the Tiger rowing the coaching staff during the offseason in Andrew compete against some of the most talented teams program has all the tools necessary to increase the

Carter and Erin Burton. Carter will serve as the in the country. speed and depth of its 70-person squad. For Rug-

assistant varsity coach and will specialize in small- Clemson will start championship racing at gieri, the most important aspect for the team is to boat training, biomechanical analysis, rigging, the ACC Championships on April 18. The Tigers improve both on and off the water each and every

and technique screen- _ . . . day.

ing. He most recently "It is all about be- served as head coach ing our best," contin- at Bates College, but ued Ruggieri. "We are he also has experience competing in an envi-

with both Canada's and ronment where if you New Zealand's national stay the same or move teams. slightly backwards, you "Coach Carter will fall short We enjoy brings a wealth of being in this position knowledge, giving our ^ simply because it al- athletes the specific lows us to reach new

tools necessary for heights, and in the pro- greater success," said cess attempt to be our Ruggieri. "This atten- best as students, ath- '' tion will move us closer letes, and coaches to an NCAA team bid Amanda Wolk. a second- and an ACC Champi- year graduate student from onship." Berryville. VA, is a gradu- in Clemson Burton joined the ate assistant the Sports Information Office. Tiger program as a vol- She previously worked as a unteer assistant coach, student assistant at Clemson/ for four years. and she will assist with 2008 TIGER I I I

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Looking at the WestZone today may give a view of exposed concrete, dusty materials, and plenty of hard-hat areas. However, do not mistake these appearances for a lack of progress. When

Phase II is completed in May of 2009, the Clemson football team will have access to some of the finest facilities in the nation.

Currently, the WestZone is well into Phase

II, and it will provide the football coaches and ad- ministration with brand-new offices, a team meet- ing room, a new weightroom, an expansion of the equipment room, and individual state-of-the-art po- sition rooms.

The coaching staff's move to the WestZone from the McFadden Building will not only give it one of the most well-appointed working atmospheres in the country, it will also have a positive impact on ev- ery other sport at Clemson. Currently, Jervey Ath- letic Center houses offices for 19 sports as well as much of the athletic administration. The WestZone will help to alleviate some of the crowding and influ- ence all sports through the idea of a "Total Sports Program."

"When we talk about our 'Total Sports Pro- ties for the sports that will continue to call Jervey for the coaching staff to make its pitch. Potential gram,' it will help some of our Olympic sports to their base of operations. Football will use its own student-athletes will be able to see the progress of move into McFadden," said Senior Associate weightroom, allowing other sports more access to the program as it strives to meet academic and ath-

Athletic Director Bill D'Andrea. "Jervey was built all of the equipment. Additionally, many coaches letic goals.

in 1973 with nine sports. Now we have 19, and who currently share an office with two or three oth- "From the student-athlete's perspective, I we are stepping over each other a little bit. This er assistants will soon be able to call an office their think it goes to our philosophy - to give our student- will provide all of the coaches with essential office own. athletes every opportunity to succeed on and off space." In addition to helping the other sports in their the field," said D'Andrea. "We do this by putting

In turn, there will be more specialized facili- quest to compete for ACC Championships, the them in an environment that has good locker rooms WestZone sends a message that and training areas, and are aesthetically pleasing

is loud and clear to Tiger fans. and accommodating. If you talk to prospects, they

"The WestZone exemplifies will look at how your university invests its money.

that as a Clemson supporter, The WestZone puts us in a position to recruit, our donors are willing to invest showcase Clemson, and compete for some of the

in this program in order for us nation's best prospects." to continue to be competitive," Current student-athletes are key recipients of

explained D'Andrea. "They can the benefits of Phase II, as the football program will

take pride in what has been built soon be housed under one roof. The lines of com-

and the fact that it has created a munication among coaches and student-athletes

phenomenal venue. We have a will be promoted to flourish, as the staff becomes

beautiful facility to entertain our more readily accessible. The student-athletes will contributors and recruits, and the benefit from a new strength & conditioning room,

donors can take a lot of pride in new position meeting rooms, as well as more ac-

having one of the finest football commodating coaches' offices, all located in one

venues in the country." area.

The WestZone project will "In the 1980s, Clemson had the best stadium

provide several upgrades to the in the conference and one of the better ones in the current conveniences offered to country with 80,000 seats," stated D'Andrea. "The

potential student-athletes. The West Endzone is long overdue. I believe Clemson

WestZone represents a com- had a need to improve facilities and celebrate its

mitment to excellence and com- history. It has demonstrated that we can show our municates that Clemson can pride though the generous donations that our con- be a serious contender for the tributors have made." highest-caliber student-athletes. College athletics have taken on a tone of hav-

Clemson has long been a ing "facility wars." However, the WestZone is far

trend-setter for athletic facilities, more than a bunch of seats at a football stadium.

beginning with the construction Upon completion of Phase III, it will bring three

of Vickery Hall in 1991. The major Clemson heritages together - academic,

WestZone is an extension of military, and athletic - to create a One Clemson Mu-

the dedication that Clemson's seum, which will feature three floors of history, one administration has for producing dedicated to each of the aforementioned subjects.

well-rounded student-athletes. D'Andrea hopes that the museum will go a

The WestZone features a recruit- long way to tie Clemson together. "I think it em- ing room, and upon completion, braces the whole University. At many other uni-

it will be a commanding setting versities, you just see an athletic museum, but I 2008 TIGER FOOTBALL i 00 3 Phase II

think this is a way for us to say that 'we are bigger In all, the WestZone than athletics, we are a university.' We anticipate has benefited from gen- that the museum will manifest into a visitor center, erous giving, university where people can see all of our history, so that any- support, careful planning, one can see and take a great sense of pride in the and a desire to make the tradition of Clemson University." highest commitment to

The WestZone initiative has certainly been academic and athletic one of the more identifiable aspects of IPTAY and achievement. The West- the athletic department in recent years. The project Zone advances all of has been almost entirely privately financed through Clemson's programs to- donations and gifts, which certainly do not go un- ward these goals and will noticed or unappreciated. continue to symbolize its

"We are in a planning phase to recognize dedication and insistence all of our WestZone contributors," said D'Andrea. on excellence.

"Certainly, there will be some distinction based on Jeff Kallin, a second-year gradu- their level of contribution, but we are going to use ate student from Medway, MA, is the WestZone to formally recognize everyone that a graduate assistant in the Clem has contributed in any form or fashion." son Sports Information Office.

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thanks to ou providing the financial support for our student- athletes to compete both academically and athletically as we celebrate the IPTAY 75th Anniversary. Clemson vs. South Carolina Rivalry

By Sam Blackman

Perhaps one of the biggest fallacies surround- ing the Clemson vs. South Carolina football series is that the two teams played every year on Thanks- giving Day. It was called "Big Thursday," so it must have been played on Thanksgiving Day, right? ' The answer to that question is "no." The two teams have met just one time on Thanksgiving Day, 1 and that was in 1963 when the game that was to be played on Saturday, November 23 was postponed to Thanksgiving Day the next week because of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy (which occurred on Friday, November 22).

So what is "Big Thursday?" Actually, the "Big Thursday" event could be defined as the annual meeting between Clemson and South Carolina on the gridiron at the South

Carolina State Fair during fair week. The fair is still held on the outskirts of Columbia in the area where

Williams-Brice Stadium is located today. Every year, Clemson would travel to Colum- bia to play the Gamecocks on the third Thursday of

October. Customarily in those days, football games would be played while a fair was being conducted in a large town or municipality. The reason for this was to allow droves of people the opportunity to South Carolina won the first matchup by a 13-7 triumph. The Tigers would later play in the

see college football, as travel was not as easy in score of 12-6 in 1896. Soon after the first contest, Gator Bowl on January 1 , 1 949. the early 1 900s. Therefore, it would increase atten- the football game between Clemson and South For many years, Clemson wanted to end dance, allowing the schools to earn a larger gate Carolina took center stage at the State Fair. the "Big Thursday" tradition and play a home-and- for the contests. Clemson won the next four games by a com- home series with South Carolina. Clemson an-

In many ways, the Clemson vs. South Caro- bined score of 127-6. For reasons unknown, the nounced that it would enlarge Memorial Stadium lina game became an official state holiday. It was 1901 game was not played. There was some talk from 20,654 to 38,000 seats on March 15, 1957. common that many businesses and workplaces about the game being played on Thanksgiving Day On March 25, 1957, it was announced that Clem- closed due to the approaching game on Thursday. that year, but the plans did not materialize. son and South Carolina would play in Death Val-

It also meant a week of reprieve for the ca- In 1902, the Gamecocks claimed a 12-6 win. ley on November 12, 1960, ending the 61 -year-old dets at Clemson. In the earlier years, special trains After the game, there was a near riot between the state classic known as "Big Thursday." would take the cadets to the state fair and they two student bodies and fans. Order was restored, On October 22, 1959, the Tigers won the last would camp on the state fairgrounds that week. but the two teams did not meet again until 1909. "Big Thursday" game by defeating South Carolina

It also meant a fashion show for others, as the The Tigers won the 1909 contest and compiled a 27-0. Harvey White led Clemson by completing ladies in attendance would wear the latest styles. 9-1-1 record in the series between 1909-19. 8-10 passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns Men would wear their Sunday best, as this was the South Carolina won five of the next seven Tiger fans ripped down the steel goalposts, which social event of the year for the state. The State games before Clemson's first Ail-American, O.K were set in concrete, as they celebrated the vic- newspaper would feature in the next day's edition Pressley, and Head Coach Josh Cody arrived in tory. After the game, Howard went to the top of the who wore what in the latest fashions at the game. Tigertown in 1927. The Tigers then won the next stands and blew a big kiss to the stadium, signify- Another tradition surrounding this game was four games. ing that he was kissing "Big Thursday" goodbye. that elected officials, such as the governor and oth- In the 1928 game, Pressley made a one-man Clemson "ruled the roost" during the "Big Thurs- er dignitaries, would sit on the South Carolina side goal-line stand in the early stages that was prob- day" era with a record of 33-21-3 in 57 games. during one half and at halftime, in a non-partisan ably never equaled in this rivalry or in any other There is no doubt that moving this game has gesture, move to the Clemson side for the second rivalry. He threw the Gamecock ballcarriers for helped Clemson and the surrounding area. Im- half. This was a great way to be seen and drum up losses of -8, -7, -5, and -7 yards on four consecu- provements to Memorial Stadium were developed. support for upcoming elections. tive plays to propel Clemson to a 32-0 victory. Two enlargements to the stadium were built, as the

About 2.000 people attended the first Clem- South Carolina won the games in 1931. West Endzone was built prior to the 1960 season, son vs. South Carolina game in 1896 that was held 1932, and 1933, but the Tigers won the next seven bringing the seating capacity to 43,000. And with at the old Elmwood Fairgrounds in Columbia. Ad- games, the longest streak by one team during the 10,000 general admission seats that were in sec- mission was 25 cents. For the many people wit- "Big Thursday" era. tion GG (green grass), as Howard fondly called the nessing their first game, The State newspaper ran In 1946, there were bogus tickets sold and Hill, the stadium could easily accommodate 53.000 the following text. many people watched from the sidelines. Frank fans. It also helped improve the roads around Clem- politician "Football is a gentlemen's game, rough as it Howard said he had to ask people standing in front son, as it was reported that one pushed may appear to an outsider. Remember that rain of him, including a lady with a big hat, what was to have Highway 123 developed so he could get to does not stop it. ..only makes it more amusing." happening on the field. Statesman and then U.S. Clemson and back to Columbia quicker

that is It was also announced that the game would Secretary of State James F. Byrnes, who had the "Big Thursday" may be a day long gone

begin promptly at 11:00 AM and end before 1:00 best seat in the house, could not see from where from the state of South Carolina's social calendar.

PM in order to avoid interfering with the horse races he was seated He was down on his hands and However, it helped develop a rivalry that we still en- and enable people to return home before dark. knees on the sidelines trying to watch the action. joy every fall. This year's clash will be the 106th

In 1896, about 200 Clemson cadets followed In 1948, the Tigers won on a blocked punt by renewal of this fall classic, including the 100th con- the team to Columbia. During the game, there future Clemson President Phil Prince that helped secutive year the game has been played. were intermittent rain showers, and a heavy rain preserve the Tigers' undefeated season. Oscar Sam Blackman is Clemson s Senior Associate Sports Information descended after the game. Incredibly, heavy rain Thompson scooped up the blocked punt and ran i Director and is in his 2<>nd year at Clemson did not appear again in this classic until 1944. the ball in for a touchdown to lead Clemson to a

2 08 TIGER FOOTBALL . /

2008 Senior Class

By Tim Bourret this afternoon would qualify the Tigers for a bowl

game and still give this group of seniors a chance

If you look at the current landscape of Divi- for a fourth-straight eight-win season, something

sion I football at the Football Bowl Subdivision level that has not been done by a Clemson senior class (known as FBS), few schools have a 2008 senior since 1991 class that includes the program's all-time leading But in terms of character-building, it has been receiver (Aaron Kelly), #2 rusher (James Davis), a rewarding season for this class. In fact, you could

#2 passer in terms of passing efficiency (Cullen make a case that it is the most successful class in

Harper), and #3 interceptor (Michael Hamlin). school history when it comes to character.

These four young men, combined with 24 It has been a season of disruption, no doubt. others, have provided Tiger fans with many thrilling For the first time since 1 926, a Clemson head coach moments during the last four years. It started with stepped down during the season. The changes their first game when Clemson edged #17 Texas were swift and significant, and Clemson's players A&M by a score of 25-24, a contest that came down had to deal with many distractions. to a last-second field goal by Jad Dean. Davis had Dabo Swinney has done an outstanding job in a big impact in that game with 101 rushing yards in managing the situation, and his "All-in" theme has his first game in a Tiger uniform. held the team together to the point where they have That year also saw the Tigers beat #16 a chance to go to a bowl game with a victory today.

Florida State, the eventual ACC champion, by a The team's 3-1 record in the second half of the score of 35-14. Current Clemson seniors Rashaad ACC schedule could tie for the best in the ACC. Jackson, Dorell Scott, and Hamlin helped hold #19 The 2008 seniors should receive just as much

South Carolina without a touchdown on the road in credit as Swinney because seniors are always the a 1 3-9 Tiger victory. It is the only time that Clemson core of a team, the fiber that gives the team direc- has beaten a top-20 Gamecock team in Columbia. tion. All 28 have had a major impact in keeping the

The 2005 season ended with a 19-10 victory ship afloat. over Colorado in the Champs Sports Bowl behind It does not surprise me at all. This senior

150 rushing yards by Davis, the second-best rush- class if full of high-character guys. Today, tight ing performance in a bowl game in school history. end Akeem Robinson will tie the school record for

The 2006 season saw the Tigers race to a 7-1 games played, as this will be his 50th appearance. record and a top-10 national ranking. Davis, along He already has one degree and is on track for an- with C.J. Spiller, keyed a 31-7 win over #13 Geor- other. If you noticed the Tiger sideline to see the gia Tech that was a landmark day in Clemson his- in what proved to be the final Bowden Bowl. Davis celebration that took place after he made his first tory. Davis rushed for 216 yards and Spiller gained had another standout day and Harper made his de- career catch against Duke, you would understand 116 yards, and both scored two touchdowns as the but as the starting quarterback, leading Clemson to the level of respect he has from his teammates.

Tigers won a battle of top-1 5 teams. Hamlin helped victory. He became the first starting quarterback in Jimmy Maners has a 3.88 career GPA and is hold top NFL draft pick without a Tiger history to beat a top-20 team in his debut. the first Tiger gridder to be inducted into the Phi catch for the only time in his Yellow Jacket career. The regular season ended with a 23-21 win at Beta Kappa Honor Society. Grisham spent his But what most Clemson seniors and Tiger South Carolina. Nelson Faerber had the game of 2008 spring break working at a Mexican orphan- fans will remember about that day was the buzz on his life with a blocked punt and his second career age to help construct a school house for children. campus surrounding ESPN College Gameday's ap- touchdown, as he came off the bench for injured Of the 28 seniors on the roster, seven already pearance for the first time ever. It was electric from classmate Tyler Grisham, who will end his career in have degrees and the other 21 should graduate by

8:00 AM until midnight. The day ended with Da- the top 11 in school history in career receptions. next August at the latest. Most of the time in my

vis and Spiller going through the crowd in the east Harper led the Tigers on the game-winning 31 years, I have seen a direct correlation between endzone and making their way to the ESPN stage drive by completing four passes for 70 yards to graduation rate and character rate.

at the top of the Hill. As I guided them through the Kelly. Current senior Mark Buchholz then nailed So, as this class comes to the top of the Hill

frenzied crowd with the help of security, I remember a 35-yard field goal with no time remaining on the and is introduced one-by-one for the last time, telling Davis he would remember it for the rest of clock to give Clemson the dramatic victory. stand and cheer. They deserve it. his life. After winning at least eight games in each of

77m Bourret is Clemson 's Sports Information Director and is in The 2007 season got off to a great start with the last three years, the 2008 season has not been his 31st year at Clemson. a win on national television over #19 Florida State as successful on the field by comparison. A victory

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