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RYAN NORTON BY BROOKE SKELLEY Q. Why did you choose Clemson? A. The family environment. It feels like home here. Q. What are your pregame rituals? A. I like to flip through the program and stretch. I do not tend to listen to music like a lot of the guys do. But if I did, I would listen to classic rock. Q. What have been your top moments as a Tiger? A. My first start against Georgia last year and winning that game. Also, running down the Hill for the first time was an amazing experience. Q. What are the best parts of playing for Clemson? A. Being able to wear the Paw. There is so much behind the Paw, the uniform and the university. There is such great tradition here and it is great to be a part of it. Q. What is the best advice you have received from your coaches? A. To always come out with a positive attitude. Having a positive attitude in every aspect of life can really bring a different outlook on everything. Q. Who has influenced you the most during your time with the program? A. When I first came here, the starting center was Dalton Freeman. He really took me under his wing and taught me a lot. He was a role model for me even if he did not know it. Q. Who is your biggest role model? A. My parents. They both work extremely hard to make life a lot easier for me and I will never be able to repay them for that. They are awesome.
FAVORITES Actors Will Ferrell & Mel Gibson Athlete Ryan Kalil Book Harry Potter series Class at Clemson World War I Dream vacation destination Rome, Italy Food Mom’s homemade lasagna with pepperoni Ice cream flavor Vanilla Jersey color Orange Movie The Patriot Place visited Charleston, S.C. Song Welcome to the Jungle Television show Breaking Bad
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MIKE REED
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hen fans envision an indoor practice facility like the one that was completed for the Tiger football team in 2013, certain stereotypes come to mind. Common perceptions are largely simplistic in nature, and the idea that a facility that is solely for game preparation, out of the gaze of onlookers and carries a large amount of importance seems crazy. But the facility was never about football alone. In fact, the $10 million structure serves to unify the athletic department, while providing Tiger football with a cutting-edge structure that helps complete a nationally-relevant program. On its face, the facility does exactly what it purports to do...provide a place for Head Coach Dabo Swinney to take his team in case of inclement weather without disrupting a schedule of events that is packed full on a daily basis. It equips the Tigers with a lavish place to prepare for opponents in a game-like atmosphere. It houses an 80,000-square-foot practice area that includes a full field, which is surrounded by ample sideline space to provide a comfortable environment. In order to simulate a gameday experience, there is a fully-functional scoreboard inside the facility along with four play-clocks and a videoboard. High above the fields, on the second story of the nearly 70-foot structure, is a long coaches platform so that practice can be viewed from above. In addition, by way of a short corridor, the platform extends to the back side of the building, so that any drills taking place outside on the other two fields can be seen from the building. The indoor facility, which includes more than 5,000 square feet of support,
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FACILITIES also contains a small strength & conditioning area and a training room. Clemson has also taken advantage of the WestZone at Memorial Stadium, completed in 2009. It is 150,000 square feet, including a two-floor strength training facility (14,000 square feet), among the nation’s largest dedicated solely for football. The equipment room was expanded to include, among other items, new offices and a new laundry room that encompasses approximately 6,000 square feet of space. The football staff offices and meeting rooms are composed of approximately 4,000 square feet of existing space and more than 18,000 square feet of new space. The facility includes offices for the head coach, assistant coaches and support staff along with position meeting rooms and a 150-seat auditorium with a sloped floor and theater seating. The training room, located on the north side of the home team’s locker room, was expanded to include a hydrotherapy room, offices and examination rooms. The training room is 6,200 square feet as well. Prior to the 2012 season, over 8,000 square feet of enclosed space was added on the second level, which houses “The Paw,” Clemson’s training table. In the summer of 2014, WestZone underwent further renovations, including refurbishing of the recruiting areas and added graphics. Moving all football operations to the WestZone has opened up space in the Jervey and McFadden Buildings for the other 18 sports to improve their facilities for recruiting and have more office, training, conditioning and sports medicine space. This has enhanced the performance, both on and off the field, for all 19 sports.
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OG • *Sr. Columbus, Ga.
DT • *Jr. Rock Hill, S.C.
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DE • *Gr. Adairsville, Ga.
CB • *Fr. Grayson, Ga.
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STEPHONE ANTHONY
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TRAVIS BLANKS
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SAM COOPER
LB • Sr. Polkton, N.C.
S • Jr. Tallahassee, Fla.
TE • *Gr. Brentwood, Tenn.
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ADRIAN BAKER
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BEN BOULWARE
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COREY CRAWFORD
67
KALON DAVIS
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MARCUS EDMOND
CB • *Fr. Hallandale, Fla.
LB • So. Anderson, S.C.
DE • Sr. Columbus, Ga.
OL • *Sr. Chester, S.C.
CB • *Fr. Hopkins, S.C.
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TAVARIS BARNES DE • *Sr. Jacksonville, Fla.
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ZAC BROOKS
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TYRONE CROWDER
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KEVIN DODD
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RB • Jr. Jonesboro, Ark.
OG • *Fr. Marston, N.C.
DE • *So. Taylors, S.C.
WAYNE GALLMAN RB • *Fr. Loganville, Ga.
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ISAIAH BATTLE
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T.J. BURRELL
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C.J. DAVIDSON
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TYSHON DYE
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ALEX GOODE
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OT • Jr. Brooklyn, N.Y.
LB • *So. Goose Creek, S.C.
RB • *Jr. Clemson, S.C.
RB • *Fr. Elberton, Ga.
RB • *Sr. Ninety Six, S.C.
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B.J. GOODSON
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D.J. HOWARD
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KELLEN JONES
LB • *Jr. Lamar, S.C.
RB • *Sr. Lincoln, Ala.
LB • *Jr. Houston, Texas
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JOE GORE
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ADAM HUMPHRIES
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OLIVER JONES
OT • *Jr. Lake Waccamaw, N.C.
WR • Sr. Spartanburg, S.C.
OL • *So. Ninety Six, S.C.
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T.J. GREEN
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GRADY JARRETT
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JAYRON KEARSE
S • So. Sylacauga, Ala.
DT • Sr. Conyers, Ga.
S • So. Fort Myers, Fla.
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D.J. GREENLEE
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CORBIN JENKINS
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AMMON LAKIP
TE • *Fr. Clemson, S.C.
PK/P • *Gr. Conway, S.C.
PK/P • *Jr. Johns Creek, Ga.
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MAVERICK MORRIS
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OT • *Fr. Broxton, Ga.
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OL • *Jr. Simpsonville, S.C.
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JAY JAY MCCULLOUGH
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DORIAN O’DANIEL
TE • *So. Fort Mill, S.C.
LB • *Fr. Olney, Md.
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JAY GUILLERMO
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MARTIN JENKINS
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SHAQ LAWSON
C • *So. Maryville, Tenn.
CB • *Gr. Roswell, Ga.
DE • So. Central, S.C.
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GERMONE HOPPER
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JADAR JOHNSON
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JORDAN LEGGETT
WR • *So. Charlotte, N.C.
S • So. Orangeburg, S.C.
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D.J. READER
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ROBERT SMITH
DT • Jr. Greensboro, N.C.
S • Sr. St. George, S.C.
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DAVID OLSON
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MICHAEL SOBESKI
QB • *Gr. Lexington, S.C.
OG • Sr. Cullman, Ala.
LS • *Sr. Roebuck, S.C.
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SCOTT PAGANO
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DANIEL RODRIGUEZ
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WR • Sr. Stafford, Va.
LB • Sr. Hastings, Fla.
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KORRIN WIGGINS
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DE • *Fr. Shelby, N.C.
QB • Sr. Dublin, Ohio
DT • *Gr. Wilmington, Del.
S • So. Durham, N.C.
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GARRY PETERS
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NICK SCHUESSLER
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CORDREA TANKERSLEY
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TAYLOR WATSON
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DESHAWN WILLIAMS
CB • *Sr. Conyers, Ga.
QB • *So. Grayson, Ga.
CB • So. Beech Island, S.C.
S • *Gr. Simpsonville, S.C.
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BRADLEY PINION
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CARLOS WATKINS
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REID WEBSTER
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MIKE WILLIAMS
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DT • *So. Mooresboro, N.C.
OL • *Gr. Woodstock, Ga.
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DE
6-2
225
*So.
73 Gore, Joe
OT
6-5
290
*Jr.
26 Peters, Garry
CB
6-0
190
*Sr.
CB
5-10
190
*Fr.
15 Green, T.J.
S
6-3
205
So.
92 Pinion, Bradley
P/PK 6-6
240
Jr.
42 Anthony, Stephone
LB
6-3
245
Sr.
87 Greenlee, D.J.
TE
6-1
235
*Fr.
48 Reader, D.J.
DT
6-2
325
Jr.
21 Baker, Adrian
CB
5-11
180
*Fr.
57 Guillermo, Jay
C
6-3
310
*So.
74 Region, Spencer
OG
6-5
330
Sr.
DE
6-3
275
*Sr.
51 Hearn, Taylor
OT
6-4
325
Fr.
45 Register, Chris
LB
6-2
245
Fr.
79 Battle, Isaiah
OT
6-7
290
Jr.
WR 5-11
175
*So.
80 Richard, Milan
TE
6-2
245
Fr.
68 Beasley, David
OG
6-4
330
*Sr.
22 Howard, D.J.
RB
5-11
205
*Sr.
96 Robinson, Jabril
DT
6-3
255
Fr.
3 Beasley, Vic
DE
6-3
235
*Gr.
13 Humphries, Adam
WR 5-11
195
Sr.
83 Rodriguez, Daniel
WR
5-8
180
Sr.
11 Blanks, Travis
S
6-1
205
Jr.
50 Jarrett, Grady
DT
6-0
290
Sr.
85 Rogers, Dane
DE
6-3
260
*Fr.
10 Boulware, Ben
LB
6-0
235
So.
32 Jenkins, Corbin
PK/P 5-10
175
*Gr.
43 Rogers, Korie
LB
6-2
235
Fr.
24 Brooks, Zac
RB
6-0
200
Jr.
14 Jenkins, Martin
CB
5-9
180
*Gr.
12 Schuessler, Nick
QB
6-3
195
*So.
41 Burrell, T.J.
LB
5-11
215
*So.
18 Johnson, Jadar
S
6-0
200
So.
WR 5-10
190
Fr.
55 Byers, Roderick
DT
6-3
290
*Jr.
52 Jones, Kellen
LB
6-0
230
*Jr.
81 Seckinger, Stanton
TE
6-5
240
*Jr.
31 Carter, Ryan
CB
5-9
180
*Fr.
65 Jones, Oliver
OL
6-5
320
*So.
84 Smith, Cannon
TE
6-4
240
Fr.
26 Choice, Adam
RB
5-9
215
Fr.
34 Joseph, Kendall
LB
5-11
225
Fr.
27 Smith, Robert
S
5-11
215
Sr.
86 Cooper, Sam
TE
6-6
245
*Gr.
20 Kearse, Jayron
S
6-4
210
So.
75 Sobeski, Michael
LS
6-2
230
*Sr.
93 Crawford, Corey
DE
6-5
275
Sr.
8 Kitt, Demarre
WR
6-1
185
Fr.
47 Spence, Alex
PK
6-2
190
Fr.
55 Crowder, Tyrone
OG
6-2
330
*Fr.
36 Lakip, Ammon
PK/P 5-11
200
*Jr.
LB
6-0
235
Sr.
32 Davidson, C.J.
RB
5-10
200
*Jr.
90 Lawson, Shaq
DE
6-3
275
So.
18 Stoudt, Cole
QB
6-4
225
Sr.
67 Davis, Kalon
OL
6-5
340
*Sr.
16 Leggett, Jordan
TE
6-5
250
So.
25 Tankersley, Cordrea
CB
6-1
195
So.
98 Dodd, Kevin
DE
6-5
275
*So.
84 Maass, Andrew
WR
6-4
200
*Sr.
1 Thompson, Trevion
WR
6-2
195
Fr.
23 Dye, Tyshon
RB
5-11
215
*Fr.
78 Mac Lain, Eric
OL
6-4
305
*Jr.
DT
6-3
295
*So.
29 Edmond, Marcus
CB
5-11
170
*Fr.
89 McCullough, Jay Jay
TE
6-3
245
*So.
QB
6-2
205
Fr.
50 Falcinelli, Justin
OG
6-3
305
Fr.
69 Morris, Maverick
OT
6-4
295
*Fr.
91 Watson, Josh
DT
6-4
290
*Gr.
40 Fleming, Kurt
RB
5-10
230
Fr.
58 Norton, Ryan
OL
6-3
285
*Jr.
30 Watson, Taylor
S
5-10
200
*Gr.
27 Fuller, C.J.
RB
5-9
215
Fr.
6 O’Daniel, Dorian
LB
6-2
215
*Fr.
77 Webster, Reid
OL
6-4
300
*Gr.
RB
6-1
205
*Fr.
1 Ogundeko, Ebenezer
DE
6-3
250
*Fr.
12 Wiggins, Korrin
S
5-11
195
So.
38 Gibson, Jefferie
S
6-4
200
Fr.
10 Olson, David
QB
6-2
220
*Gr.
99 Williams, DeShawn
DT
6-1
295
Sr.
38 Goode, Alex
RB
5-9
200
*Sr.
56 Pagano, Scott
DT
6-3
295
*Fr.
7 Williams, Mike
WR
6-4
210
So.
44 Goodson, B.J.
LB
6-0
240
*Jr.
19 Peake, Charone
WR
6-2
205
*Jr.
49 Yeargin, Richard
DE
6-4
225
Fr.
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Immokalee, Fla. (Immokalee HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Polkton, N.C. (Anson HS) • Sociology
Hallandale, Fla. (Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory) • English
9 Barnes, Tavaris
Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Brooklyn, N.Y. (Blue Ridge (Va.) School) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Columbus, Ga. (G.W. Carver HS) • Sociology
Adairsville, Ga. (Adairsville HS) • Sociology
Tallahassee, Fla. (North Florida Christian School) • Sociology
Anderson, S.C. (T.L. Hanna HS) • Pre-Business
Jonesboro, Ark. (Jonesboro Senior HS) • Sociology
Goose Creek, S.C. (Goose Creek HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Rock Hill, S.C. (Northwestern HS) • Sociology
Grayson, Ga. (Grayson HS) • Pre-Business
Thomasville, Ga. (Thomas County Central HS) • Health Science
Brentwood, Tenn. (The Ensworth School) • Management
Columbus, Ga. (G.W. Carver HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Marston, N.C. (Richmond Senior HS) • Sociology
Clemson, S.C. (Daniel HS) • Sociology
Chester, S.C. (Chester Senior HS) • Modern Languages
Taylors, S.C. (Riverside HS) • Sociology
Elberton, Ga. (Elbert County Comprehensive HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Hopkins, S.C. (Lower Richland HS) • Graphic Communications
Middletown, Md. (Middletown HS) • Pre-Business
Louisa, Va. (St. Christopher’s School) • Wildlife & Fisheries Biology
Easley, S.C. (Easley HS) • Sociology
9 Gallman, Wayne
Loganville, Ga. (Grayson HS) • Communication Studies
Hope Mills, N.C. (Gray’s Creek HS) • Sports Communication
Ninety Six, S.C. (Ninety Six HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Lamar, S.C. (Lamar HS) • Sociology
Lake Waccamaw, N.C. (East Columbus HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Sylacauga, Ala. (Sylacauga HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Clemson, S.C. (Daniel HS) • Sociology
Maryville, Tenn. (Maryville HS) • Sociology
Williston, S.C. (Williston-Elko HS) • Undeclared
5 Hopper, Germone
Charlotte, N.C. (Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology) • Sociology
Lincoln, Ala. (Lincoln HS) • Sociology
Spartanburg, S.C. (Dorman HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Conyers, Ga. (Rockdale County HS) • Management
Conway, S.C. (Conway HS) • Civil Engineering
Roswell, Ga. (Centennial HS) • Sociology
Orangeburg, S.C. (Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS) • Pre-Business
Houston, Texas (St. Pius X HS) • Economics
Ninety Six, S.C. (Ninety Six HS) • Health Science
Belton, S.C. (Belton-Honea Path HS) • Health Science
Fort Myers, Fla. (South Fort Myers HS) • Communication Studies
Fayetteville, Ga. (Sandy Creek HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Johns Creek, Ga. (Chattahoochee HS) • Sociology
Central, S.C. (Daniel HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Navarre, Fla. (Navarre HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Ridgeway, S.C. (Richard Winn Academy) • Mechanical Engineering
Hope Mills, N.C. (Jack Britt HS) • Health Science
Fort Mill, S.C. (Nation Ford HS) • Communication Studies
Broxton, Ga. (Coffee HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Simpsonville, S.C. (Mauldin HS) • History
Olney, Md. (Our Lady of Good Counsel HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Brooklyn, N.Y. (Thomas Jefferson HS) • Communication Studies
Lexington, S.C. (Irmo HS) • Youth Development Leadership
Honolulu, Hawaii (Moanalua HS) • Sociology
Moore, S.C. (Dorman HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Conyers, Ga. (Heritage HS) • Sociology
Concord, N.C. (Northwest Cabarrus HS) • Management
Greensboro, N.C. (Grimsley HS) • Communication Studies
Cullman, Ala. (Cullman HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Browns Summit, N.C. (Dudley HS) • General Engineering
Savannah, Ga. (Calvary Day School) • Communication Studies
Leland, N.C. (North Brunswick HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Stafford, Va. (Brooke Point HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Shelby, N.C. (Crest HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Flowery Branch, Ga. (Buford HS) • Pre-Business
Grayson, Ga. (Grayson HS) • Accounting
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Oldsmar, Fla. (East Lake HS) • Communication Studies
Isle of Palms, S.C. (Porter-Gaud School) • Management
Columbia, S.C. (Hammond School) • Pre-Business
St. George, S.C. (Woodland HS) • Health Science
Roebuck, S.C. (Dorman HS) • Mechanical Engineering
Florence, S.C. (West Florence HS) • Pre-Business
7 Steward, Tony
Hastings, Fla. (Pedro Menendez HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Dublin, Ohio (Dublin Coffman HS) • Sociology
Beech Island, S.C. (Silver Bluff HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Durham, N.C. (Hillside HS) • Pre-Business
94 Watkins, Carlos
Mooresboro, N.C. (Chase HS) • Sociology
4 Watson, Deshaun
Gainesville, Ga. (Gainesville HS) • Communication Studies
Wilmington, Del. (John Dickinson HS) • Sociology
Simpsonville, S.C. (Woodmont HS) • Civil Engineering
Woodstock, Ga. (Etowah HS) • Management & Marketing
Durham, N.C. (Hillside HS) • Health Science
Central, S.C. (Daniel HS) • Sociology
Vance, S.C. (Lake Marion HS) • Sociology
Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. (University School of Nova Southeastern University) • Pre-Business
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ince 1934, IPTAY has been a leader in intercollegiate athletics fundraising, and our brand has been built by grassroots efforts and representatives spread throughout the Southeast who work in their communities to build support. We have had many people contribute their time and resources and who have been very supportive of the University. That has manifested itself in large season-ticket bases, incredible passion and many people being involved. We are trying to grow the brand even more by expanding the scope of what IPTAY does. The process of recruiting studentathletes is critical to the success of Clemson athletics. As we recruit top high school prospects from around the country, we must be prepared to offer them the best possible student-athlete experience. Because of generous IPTAY donors, the “One IPTAY” enterprise was able to raise a record total of $32 million in 2014. These dollars contributed by our 14,906 members directly impact the lives of our nearly 500 student-athletes in our 19 athletic programs through scholarships, facilities and academic support. From the Tiger Cub Club to the Annual Fund, Major Gifts and everything in between, your gifts matter. As I mentioned above, we are truly “One IPTAY.” This is to say that IPTAY includes all components - annual fundraising, major gifts and planned giving. Beginning this year, we are excited to add two new components to our umbrella - oversight of the premium seating program and Tiger Letterwinners Association. These will be two additions to our donor offerings as we grow. The future is bright for both IPTAY and Tiger athletics because of our very important members! If you are not currently a member, I urge you to join and support the “One IPTAY” enterprise. The IPTAY Board and our staff are dedicated to doing everything possible to ensure funding for Clemson athletics will be on solid footing for years to come. Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for IPTAY, our studentathletes and athletic program. You are important members of the team, and I appreciate all of your support.
SUPPORTING THE SUCCESS OF CLEMSON’S STUDENT-ATHLETES IN THE CLASSROOM & ON THE FIELD SINCE 1934.
JEAN ARMITAGE
GAY COPELAND
BOBBY COUCH
LINDA DAVIS
AARON DUNHAM
TRAVIS FURBEE
Administrative Coordinator
Administrative Coordinator
Director of IPTAY Major Gifts
Administrative Specialist
Associate Director of IPTAY Major Gifts
Director of IPTAY Annual Fund
BERT HENDERSON
REED KRAMER
ROBIN LAY
LINDSEY LEONARD
BOB MAHONY
ROBYN MASSEY
Director of IPTAY Planned Giving
IPTAY Assistant Director
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst
IPTAY Assistant Director
Executive Director of Tiger Letterwinners Association
Administrative Specialist
JILL RICHARD
CONNIE SEXTON
KYLE SHIELDS
JULIA STUMP
FORD WILLIAMS
JASON WILSON
Accountant/Fiscal Analyst
IPTAY Major Gifts Development Coordinator
Director of Premium Seating & Major Gifts Officer
IPTAY Assistant Director
Assistant Director of IPTAY Major Gifts
IPTAY Assistant Director
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Player Pos. Team O.K. Pressley C 3 Banks McFadden B 1 Joe Blalock E 1 Joe Blalock E 1 Ralph Jenkins C 1 Bobby Gage B 1 Jackie Calvert S 1 Tom Barton OL 2 Joel Wells RB 3 Lou Cordileone OL 1 Wayne Mass OL 1 Harry Olszewski OG 1 Dave Thompson OG 1 Bennie Cunningham TE 1 Bennie Cunningham TE 1 Joe Bostic OG 1 Joe Bostic OG 1 Jerry Butler WR 1 Steve Fuller QB 3 1979 Jim Stuckey DT 1 1980 Obed Ariri PK 2 1981 Jeff Davis LB 1 Terry Kinard FS 1 Perry Tuttle WR 1 Jeff Bryant DT 2 Lee Nanney OT 2 1982 * Terry Kinard FS 1 William Perry MG 3 Johnny Rembert LB 3 1983 William Perry MG 1 James Robinson DT 2 James Farr OG 3 1984 William Perry MG 1 Dale Hatcher P 2 Donald Igwebuike PK 3 1985 Steve Reese OG 2 1986 Terrence Flagler RB 1 John Phillips OG 1 1987 Michael Dean Perry DT 1 David Treadwell PK 1 Donnell Woolford CB 1 John Phillips OG 2 1988 Donnell Woolford CB 1 1989 Stacy Long OT 1 Chris Gardocki PK 3 1990 Stacy Long OT 1 Chris Gardocki PK 2 Levon Kirkland LB 2 1991 Rob Bodine MG 1 Jeb Flesch OG 1 Levon Kirkland LB 1 Ed McDaniel LB 1 1992 Stacy Seegars OG 2 Nelson Welch PK 3 1993 Stacy Seegars OG 1 1995 Brian Dawkins S 2 Anthony Simmons LB 3 1996 Anthony Simmons LB 1 1997 Anthony Simmons LB 1 Jim Bundren OT 2 1998 Antwan Edwards CB 1 1999 Keith Adams LB 1 2000 Keith Adams LB 1 Rod Gardner WR 1 Kyle Young C 2 Robert Carswell FS 3 2001 Kyle Young C 3 2002 Brian Mance CB 4 2004 Leroy Hill LB 1 Justin Miller KR 2 2005 Tye Hill CB 1 2006 * Gaines Adams DE 1 Nathan Bennett OG 3 2007 Barry Richardson OT 1 Chris McDuffie OG 2 2009 DeAndre McDaniel S 1 * C.J. Spiller RB 1 Thomas Austin OG 3 2010 * Da’Quan Bowers DE 1 DeAndre McDaniel S 3 2011 Dwayne Allen TE 1 Sammy Watkins WR 1 Andre Branch DE 2 2012 Tajh Boyd QB 1 Dalton Freeman C 1 Sammy Watkins WR 1 DeAndre Hopkins WR 2 2013 Vic Beasley DE 1 Sammy Watkins WR 1 * - unanimous All-American; Note: Highest All-America honor listed.
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Player Pos. Year(s) Dan Benish DT 1987 Jeff Bostic C 1982,87,91 Dwight Clark WR 1981,84 Bennie Cunningham TE 1978,79 Ty Davis CB 1986 Nick Eason DT 2008 Terrence Flagler RB 1988,89 Steve Fuller QB 1985 Chris Gardocki P 2005 Andy Headen LB 1986 Tony Horne WR 1999 Terry Kinard FS 1986 Bill Mathis RB 1968 Byron Maxwell CB 2013 Dexter McCleon CB 1999 John McMakin TE 1974 William Perry MG 1985 Trevor Pryce DT 1997,98 Archie Reese DT 1981 Wayne Simmons LB 1996 Jim Stuckey DT 1981,84 James Trapp DB 2000 Anthony Waters LB 2009 Charlie Waters S 1971,77 Note: Years reflect regular seasons.
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Year 1952 1955 1961
Player Pos. Ray Mathews HB Ray Mathews HB Bill Hudson DT Bill Mathis RB Harold Olson OT 1963 Bill Mathis RB 1976 Charlie Waters S 1977 Charlie Waters S 1978 Charlie Waters S 1980 Jerry Butler WR 1981 Dwight Clark WR 1982 Dwight Clark WR 1983 Jeff Bostic C 1985 Dale Hatcher P Kevin Mack RB 1987 Kevin Mack RB 1988 Terry Kinard S Johnny Rembert LB 1989 Michael Dean Perry DT Johnny Rembert LB David Treadwell PK 1990 Michael Dean Perry DT 1991 Michael Dean Perry DT 1993 Michael Dean Perry DT Donnell Woolford CB 1994 Chester McGlockton DT Michael Dean Perry DT 1995 Chester McGlockton DT 1996 Terry Allen TB Chris Gardocki P Levon Kirkland LB Chester McGlockton DT Michael Dean Perry DT 1997 Levon Kirkland LB Chester McGlockton DT 1998 Ed McDaniel LB 1999 Brian Dawkins S Trevor Pryce DT 2000 Trevor Pryce DT 2001 Brian Dawkins S Trevor Pryce DT 2002 Brian Dawkins S Trevor Pryce DT 2004 Brian Dawkins S 2005 Brian Dawkins S 2006 Brian Dawkins S Justin Miller KR 2008 Brian Dawkins S 2009 Brian Dawkins S 2011 Brian Dawkins S 2012 C.J. Spiller RB Note: Years reflect regular seasons.
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The spirit, the strength AN AND ND T THE HE F FINANCIAL INANCIAL SUPPORT BEHIND CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS SINCE 1934.
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IT WAS 1934 AND CLEMSON HAD JUST BEEN DEFEATED 6-0 BY THE CITADEL, NOT THE ONLY DEFEAT THAT YEAR. JOE DAVIS, FRANK JERVEY AND PETER HEFNER ASKED THENCOACH JESS NEELY HOW MUCH MONEY IT WOULD TAKE FOR HIM TO PUT OUT A GOOD TEAM. HE REPLIED THAT HE THOUGHT HE COULD DO IT WITH $10,000 A YEAR.
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FROM “I Pay Ten a Year” to today.
The group that went on to form IPTAY determined to ask team supporters for $50 a year, but that amount proved to be too much — a huge amount in the middle of the Depression. Rupert Fike met with other Clemson alums and penned the letter to Coach Neely that officially got the ball rolling: “Dear Coach, last night we had a little meeting at my house and organized the IPTAY Club.” That IPTAY stood for “I Pay Ten a Year.” Rupert Fike
IPTAY in the 21st Century From $10 a year, the demands of collegiate athletics and the support of IPTAY have grown substantially. Today, IPTAY provides millions of dollars in support for 19 varsity sports and various other programs that help to enrich the lives of Clemson student-athletes. But, the goal of building top competitors has never changed.
COACH JESS NEELY
In the classroom, on the field, in the workplace, Clemson student-athletes must be prepared to be leaders in every phase of their lives. IPTAY has always been about creating excellence in every area by supporting the development of top-quality student-athletes — competitors both in the classroom and in their sports. Our loyal donors provide the funds that make Clemson a strong competitor on the national scene. IPTAY provides: • annual scholarships, • operation of Vickery Hall and its student-athlete enrichment programs, • facility funding, • IPTAY operations, and • reserve funding for priority needs.
The spirit, the strength and the financial support behind Clemson University Athletics since 1934.
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“Everyone knows I’m Solid Orange. I’ll tell anyone how great Clemson is. I know that what IPTAY provides for the studentathletes makes a huge difference in our success. It helps everywhere — scholarships, recruiting, facilities, hiring, training. Anything that is important to the team … IPTAY is right in the middle of it. I’m proud to be a member of IPTAY myself.”
DABO SWINNEY
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“When I started looking at colleges, I was really impressed with what IPTAY has done for Clemson. It was more than just the scholarships. There’s always a big group of IPTAY fans at the games, and there’s support for new facilities and Vickery Hall. I always feel that IPTAY is the group we can count on to be behind the Tigers.”
C.J. DAVIDSON When he had to give up outdoor track and field, he also gave up his scholarship to Clemson. But when his coaches pulled him aside at the first of the 2013 season, C.J. realized that his hard work had paid off in a scholarship that would make all the difference for him.
Scholarship s make all t he differen hardworkin ce for g student-a thletes.
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“Basketball gets tough; it’s very time consuming. But I'm here to get my education first, and Vickery is a huge help with that. I don't know how I would get by without it.”
NIKKI DIXON
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