Wake Forest Vs Clemson (10/31/1981)
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Clemson University TigerPrints Football Programs Programs 1981 Wake Forest vs Clemson (10/31/1981) Clemson University Follow this and additional works at: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/fball_prgms Materials in this collection may be protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. code). Use of these materials beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. For additional rights information, please contact Kirstin O'Keefe (kokeefe [at] clemson [dot] edu) For additional information about the collections, please contact the Special Collections and Archives by phone at 864.656.3031 or via email at cuscl [at] clemson [dot] edu Recommended Citation University, Clemson, "Wake Forest vs Clemson (10/31/1981)" (1981). Football Programs. 153. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/fball_prgms/153 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Programs at TigerPrints. It has been accepted for inclusion in Football Programs by an authorized administrator of TigerPrints. For more information, please contact [email protected]. CLEMSON MEMORIAL STADIUM $2.00 0* WAKE FOREST OCTOBER 31, 1981 Serving The Textile Finishing Industry LEADERS IN ENERGY CONSERVATION SUPPORTING m THE - ^$TIGERS SINCE 1920 Manufacturers of Quality Textile Finishing Machinery MARSHALL and WILLIAMS COMPANY 46 Baker St., Providence, R. i. 02905 620 South Pleasontburg Dr., Greenville, S. C. 29606 Area Code 401-461-3450 Area Code 803-242-6750 Contents Today's Features Departments October 31, 1981 Today's Game and Statistics Today's Matchups Clemson vs. Wake Forest Athletic Administration Clemson Memorial Stadium University Officials Cover Story C Stadium Information Jeff Bryant is one of the leaders of Clem- Athletic Dept. son's number-one ranked defense. He is a Staff veteran of over 40 consecutive games in Managers & Trainers Tigertown and hopes to play in five more IPTAY Club victories. Jeff Rhodes profiles Clemson's Cheerleaders leader in sacks, Clemson University g Dr. Byron Harder One of the reasons for Clemson's success IPTAY Officers/Representatives this year has been a lack of injuries. Obvi- Clemson's Coaches ously Clemson's medical staff has been Today's Band Program doing an outstanding job and team physi- Tiger Cartoon cian Dr. Byron Harder is one of the major reasons. Cricket Yates discusses Harder's contributions. 35 Picture from the Past One of Clemson's most exciting victories took place in the 1951 Orange Bowl when Players & Coaches the Tigers stopped Miami of Florida, Head Coach Danny Ford 15-14. Sterling Smith tackled Miami's Frank Smith for a safety to give the Tigers Assistant Coaches the one-point win. Clemson Players 42 The Comeback Kid Clemson Alphabetical Roster Bill Smith has had to fight all kinds of Clemson Numerical Roster adversity during his five-year career on the Opponent's Numerical Roster gridiron. Pender Murphy reviews Smith's comebacks from two separate knee opera- Opponent's Alphabetical Roster tions to become a starter. Meet Today's Opponent 46 Tiger Basketball Bill Foster has one of the most versatile teams in the country this season and that should mean a fourth straight trip to post- season play. Tim Bourret examines the Photo Credits: A special thanks to the hoop fortunes for 1981-82. Clemson Communication Center staff of Q2 Mother of the Year Jim Burns, Charles Haralson, Tom Each year Tiger Brotherhood selects Shockley, Vince Ducker, Hal Smith, Ben Clemson's Mother-of-the-Year, an honor Hendricks, Jim Martin, Lance McKinney given to a lady who has given to much and Dave Lewis. Also to Earle Martin, Clemson University. Cricket Yates cites Jim Bradley, and the staff of the Orange the contributions of Ruth Mahony, who & White has made Clemson a major part of her life. 33 University Feature Clemson's Extension Service is at it again. They have developed a collection of home furnishings that are just the thing for football fans who spend time in front of the television or at the game. Harold Rogers takes a look at the innovation. 100 Best Game of Past The Clemson-Wake Forest series has been dotted with many strange games, but none Represented for National Advertising by: had a more interesting conclusion than Spencer Marketing the 1966 contest. David McGrew recalls the unusual fourth-quarter occurrences. 370 Lexington Avenue New York, N Y. 10017 Today's Program is published by the Clemson Football Program Committee Editor: Tim Bourret Designer and Assistant Editor: Kim Kelly Advertising Director: Allison Dalton Staff Assistants: David McGrew, Cricket Yates, Jeff Rhodes, Berny Delgado, Scott On the Cover: Jeff Bryant has been an imposing figure Jenkins, Kelly Durham and Jill Mixon. to Clemson opponents for four seasons. Production Assistance: Department of Public For more on Bryant see page 6. Relations Printing: Keys Printing Co. of Greenville, SC Today's Game By Tim Bourret state. Dan Marino of Pittsburgh is a na- allowed its opponents to complete 57 tive of that state and is the number-one percent of its passes. rated quarterback in America. Many Clemson defensive backs de- Clemson football fans are going to get Last week Schofield became only the serve credit for the improvement in the their money's worth this afternoon as sixth passer in the history of the ACC to secondary this year. The leader has been they will not only be witnessing a football go over 2,000 yards in a single season Terry Kinard, a sure-fire AII-ACC free game, but also will be treated to a circus. and he is only 18 completions away from safety who will get a lot of votes for All- Wake Forest's aerial circus that is, as Al the 200-mark for the season. Only one America mention this year. The Sumter, Groh and his pass-happy team of Demon other player in ACC history, Schofield's SC native was tied for third in the nation Deacons travel to Death Valley to chal- former teammate Jay Venuto, holds the in interceptions going into last week's lenge the Tigers' number-one ranked ACC mark for completions in a season game and led the entire ACC in thefts scoring defense. with 218. with five. Most importantly, he is second In this day of college football, most Schofield came into the national on the Tiger team in tackles with 60. teams establish the rushing game to set limelight two weeks ago in the Wake Kinard is as valuable as any player on the up the passing attack. Wake Forest uses Forest-Maryland game when he com- defense because of his contributions as the opposite approach by establishing pleted 43 of 62 for 504 yards and two a pass defender and tackier. He is al- the pass to set up the run. Because of touchdowns. As a team, Wake Forest most a hybrid performer in that he plays countless injuries and a lack of size up completed 47 of 67 for 556 yards that linebacker and defensive back, de- front, Wake Forest Coach Al Groh de- day, and set an all-time NCAA mark for pending on the situation. cided his team is not going to overpower completions by a team in one game. The roommates on the corners have many teams this season. So, he con- Wake Forest does not have one re- also done an outstanding job in their tinued the system similar to the one left ceiver that dominates their receiving senior seasons. Hollis Hall, who is in the by John Mackovic (now offensive coor- statistics. In fact, five pass catchers top three in the ACC in interceptions dinator of the Dallas Cowboys), which have caught over 20 passes this season with four, and the charismatic Anthony meant fling the ball on nearly every (Clemson has had only one player, Perry Rose, have been major reasons for down. Tuttle, reach that height) and 15 dif- Clemson's air-tight defense this year. "We have had success with our pass ferent players have caught at least one They have a third of Clemson's intercep- defense, unlike last year," said Clemson pass. Phil Denfeld is the leading receiver tions and have had to battle receivers Head Coach Danny Ford. "But we have with 32 receptions for 284 yards. Kenny much more impressive physically. But never faced a team that throws the ball Duckett, who hascaught 16TD passes in the fiesty South Carolina natives have like Wake Forest. We will obviously have his career, second on the all-time ACC done the job. Clemson has not lost a to get a big pass rush to contain them. list, has speared 26 passes for 299 game over the last two years when Hall We won't be able to let Gary Schof ield set yards. and Rose have started at the corners. up, or he will give us a lot of problems." While Wake Forest has had some Tim Childers has been the fourth When you look at Wake Forest's pas- gaudy passing statistics this season, member of the starting secondary most sing statistics in general and Gary Clemson has been just as flashy when it of the year, but he ran into injury prob- Schofield's in particular, it is no wonder comes to defense, especially pass de- lems during the week preceding the they have put the ball in the air more fense. The Tigers lead the nation in Duke game. He should be back in the often than the San Diego Chargers. For scoring defense by allowing only 5.4 starting lineup again today. Ken Brown, the season, Schofield has averaged 38 points per game, and a pass defense that Billy Davis, Rod McSwain and Jeff Suttle attempts and 23 completions per game has picked off 19 passes and allowed have also played significant roles this this season.