TODAY'S FEATURES Today’s Game 2,3 Clemson & Georgia State Stats 4 Daniel Rodriguez (Senior Spotlight) 6-8 Michael Sobeski (Senior Spotlight) 10 Corbin Jenkins (Senior Spotlight) 11 Female Leaders at Clemson 13 Q&A With Bradley Pinion 15 Tiger Band 105 Alejandro Augusto (Men’s Tennis) 107 Beatrice Gumulya & Jessy Rompies (Women’s Tennis) 109 Capt Mac Renwick (Military Spotlight) 112,113 Jimmy Bell 115 Capt Alex Pearson (Where Are They Now?) 117 The Last Word (Top-10 Plays) 120
COACHES & PLAYERS Dabo Swinney, Head Coach Clemson Assistant Coaches Clemson Football Support Staff Clemson Football Staff Families Meet the Tiger Veterans Meet the Tiger Rookies Meet the Tiger Reserves Clemson Alphabetical Roster Georgia State Alphabetical Roster Georgia State Profile Panther Leaders Clemson Numerical Roster Probable Starting Lineups Georgia State Numerical Roster
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ALSO INSIDE Board of Trustees 16 James P. Clements, President 17 Dan Radakovich, Director of Athletics 19 Stadium & Parking Information 33 Strength & Conditioning 46,47 Memorial Stadium Records 52 Opponent Results & Schedules 63 Bowl Schedule 65 Vickery Hall 67 NCAA Compliance 69 Athletic Department Staff 71-73 IPTAY 75-77 Vehicle Donors 79 Video Staff 81 Student Equipment Managers 84 Student Athletic Trainers 85 Cheerleaders 88 Rally Cats 89 College Football Playoff 99 Clemson Social Media 101 Radio Network & Affiliates 103 Photo-of-the-Week 119
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September 6 Clemson, S.C. W, 73-7
September 20 Tallahassee, Fla. L(OT), 17-23
September 27 Clemson, S.C. W, 50-35
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October 25 Clemson, S.C. W, 16-6
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CLEMSON HAS A RICH MILITARY HERITAGE THAT IS HONORED EVERY HOME GAME, BUT PARTICULARLY DURING TODAY’S MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY.
TODAY'S GAME By Tim Bourret
CLEMSON HONORS OUR COUNTRY’S HEROES ON MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY AT MEMORIAL STADIUM.
TIGER DEFENSE AMONG NATION'S BEST
SENIOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Clemson’s defense is among the best in the nation and among the best in school history. The Tigers lead the nation in third-down conversion percentage defense (25.7), tackles for loss per game (10.0), yardage on tackles for loss (457) and yardage on sacks (312). The Tigers are second in the nation in total defense (262.1) and second in sacks per game (3.8). Being able to stop teams in both rushing and passing in one season is rare, but the Tigers are in the top 10 in the nation in both. Clemson is fourth in passing defense (155.2) and 10th in rushing defense (106.9). Clemson, Stanford and Wisconsin are the only schools in the nation in the top 10 in rushing defense and passing defense. The Tigers are in the top 20 in the nation in 19 different statistical categories.
Clemson is celebrating Senior Day today. It is not the final home game, as the Tigers host South Carolina next Saturday. But with 28 seniors going through the ceremony, Head Coach Dabo Swinney wanted to use as much time as possible to honor his seniors. And there has been much to honor. This group has 39 wins, tied for second-most in school history and tied for fifth-most in FBS. A win over Georgia State would tie the record of 40 wins, set by the seniors of 1990, who went 10-2 four straight years. Below are some of the accomplishments of the 2014 seniors.
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• Has won 39 games overall, tied for second in Clemson history and just one off the school record of 40. • Had a streak of 50 consecutive weeks ranked in the AP top 20, tied for the longest streak in Tiger history. • One of just six schools to finish in the top 15 of the BCS standings in 2011, 2012 and 2013. • Has more ACC regular-season wins than any other Clemson class with a 26-6 record. The previous record was 24 wins, set by the 2013 seniors. • Has a 24-2 record at home, tied for the most home wins for a senior class. This group has tied the record (24), set by the 2012 and 2013 senior classes. • Has played in two Orange Bowls, the second class since the 1958 seniors to play in two “major bowls.” • Has eight wins over top-25 teams, tied for secondmost by a senior class. The record is nine, held by the seniors of 2006 and 2013. When this class was comprised of freshmen, the Tigers won a school-seasonrecord four games over top-25 teams. ATHLETIC WEBSITE • Has four wins over top-25 SEC ClemsonTigers.com teams, more than any other non-SEC class in the country. TICKETS 1-800-CLEMSON • Has finished in the top 25 in the nation in APR scores and PROGRAM PRICE $5 on Gameday perfor$6 by Mail mance ClemsonFB on the MAILING ADDRESS
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PANTHER PASSING GAME STRONG Georgia State has a strong passing game, which is no surprise considering Jeff Jagodzinski coordinates the Panther offense. Georgia State is 21st in the nation in passing yards per game (287.7), 21st in third-down conversion percentage (46.5) and 32nd in yards per completion (13.1). Individually, the passing combination of Nick Arbuckle to Donovan Harden is the key to Georgia State’s offensive success. Arbuckle is 16th in the nation in
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MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY Today we celebrate Military Appreciation Day in Memorial Stadium. The theme of this year’s event is a salute to the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. Throughout the game there will be tributes to those who have served in Vietnam. The pregame show includes Tiger Band with its patriotic set. At the conclusion of the National Anthem, there will be a flyover by Post World War II Warbird planes. Keep an eye to the sky following the Clemson Alma Mater, as two members of the Special Forces Association Parachute Team from Fort Bragg, N.C. enter the stadium. In-game military recognitions include the introduction of military VIPs, Hero-of-the-Game, Vietnam POWs, Wounded Warriors, Honor Flight and a tribute to today’s “Purple Out.” Prior to halftime, an announcement will be made for all Vietnam veterans to make their way down to the field. During halftime, Tiger Band will play the Armed Forces Medley, and all veterans and active-duty military members are asked to stand to be recognized when their branch’s song is played. Vietnam veterans will be recognized in the West endzone by branch during this time as well. Families of fallen soldiers will also be introduced at halftime. A 21-gun salute will follow along with the playing of “Taps.” For more information on all presentations and detailed bios, visit ClemsonTigers.com/Military14. The Clemson University Athletic Department thanks all members of the military, veterans and families of fallen soldiers for their commitment and sacrifice.
passing yards per game (281.2) and tied for 26th in passing touchdowns (19). He is also 29th in completions per game (21.4) and 28th in yards per passing attempt (7.94). Harden is 33rd in the nation in receiving yards (796) and tied for 23rd in receiving touchdowns (7).
JAGODZINSKI RETURNS TO CLEMSON Jeff Jagodzinski is the offensive coordinator at Georgia State, and he has a coaching history against Clemson. In 2007 and 2008, he was the head coach at Boston College. In 2007, he led the Eagles to a 2017 win over Clemson in Death Valley. He is one of the few coaches to win his first game as an opposing head coach in Death Valley. The Eagles won the ACC Atlantic Division title that year and finished in the top 10 in the nation with an 11-3 record. The following year, Clemson defeated Boston College by a score of 27-21 in Chestnut Hill, giving Head Coach Dabo Swinney his first career victory. However, Boston College still won the division title and advanced to the ACC Championship game. In two years at Boston College, Jagodzinski was 20-8 overall, 11-5 in the ACC, won two ACC Atlantic Division titles and had a 5-1 record against top-25 teams.
FRESHMAN LEADERS Clemson has a deep senior class that is 28 strong, but many freshmen have made strong contributions this year. A look to the statistics shows that the team’s leader in rushing yards, receptions and passing touchdowns are freshmen. If those leaders hold up, it will mark the first time in school history freshmen lead in all of those categories in the same year. Leading rusher Wayne Gallman has 493 yards on 110 carries. But he has come alive in recent weeks with 295 rushing yards during the last three games. That computes to 98.3 yards per game for that time period. First-year freshman Artavis Scott leads the Tigers in receptions with 56, 18 more than any other Tiger. He
TODAY'S GAME ATLANTIC DIVISION STANDINGS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Team Florida State* Clemson Louisville Boston College NC State Syracuse Wake Forest
ACC Overall Home 7-0 10-0 5-0 6-2 7-3 5-0 5-3 7-3 4-1 3-3 6-4 2-4 2-5 6-5 4-3 1-5 3-7 1-5 0-6 2-8 2-3
Away Neutral 4-0 1-0 2-3 0-0 3-2 0-0 4-0 0-0 2-2 0-0 2-1 0-1 0-5 0-0
COASTAL DIVISION STANDINGS 1. 2. 3. 5.
DABO SWINNEY HAS A 58-26 RECORD AS CLEMSON’S HEAD COACH, INCLUDING A 39-11 RECORD FROM 2011-14.
has 643 receiving yards, second-most on the team. His five receiving touchdowns also lead the team. Fellow first-year freshman Deshaun Watson leads the Tigers in passing touchdowns (12) in just 118 attempts. He also paces the team in passing efficiency (182.3), a mark that is second-best in the nation among quarterbacks with at least 100 attempts. Watson set a school record with six passing touchdowns in the win over North Carolina on September 27. Defensive freshmen have also made a contribution, including last Saturday’s game at No. 23 Georgia Tech when Dorian O’Daniel led the Tigers in tackles (10). He has 23 tackles in 2014. Clemson has had an ACC Rookie-of-the-Week in six of its 10 games this season, including three times for Watson and twice for Gallman. Watson is just the sixth former Tiger to be named ACC Rookie-of-the-Week at least three times. The others are Anthony Simmons (4), Sammy Watkins (4), James Davis (3), Chuck McSwain (3) and C.J. Spiller (3).
SWINNEY GOING FOR RECORD Head Coach Dabo Swinney can establish an ACC record for wins by a league coach in his seventh season with a conference program with a win over Georgia State. Swinney has a 58-26 record, the same amount of wins that former Maryland Head Coach Jerry Claiborne amassed during his first seven years from 1972-78. He had a 58-23-2 mark through seven seasons with the Terrapins.
RODRIGUEZ WINS NATIONAL AWARD Wide receiver Daniel Rodriguez was named the third recipient of the Armed Forces Merit Award by the Football Writers Association of America on Veteran’s Day, November 11. Rodriguez will officially receive his award at the 2015 National Championship Game in January. Selected by a seven-person committee made up of representatives from the FWAA and the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, Rodriguez joins Nate Boyer (Texas) and Brandon McCoy (North Texas) as recipients of the Armed Forces Merit Award presented by the FWAA. Attending college on the GI Bill, Rodriguez was offered a spot on the 2012 Tiger team as a walk-on after Head Coach Dabo Swinney saw a video about the former U.S. Army Sergeant and recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal with Valor Device for his heroism in Clemson is 8-3-1 (.708) allthe battle of Kamdesh time on November 22. The in Afghanistan.
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Team Georgia Tech Duke* Miami (Fla.) North Carolina Virginia Pittsburgh Virginia Tech
ACC Overall Home 6-2 9-2 5-1 4-1 8-2 4-1 3-3 6-4 5-1 3-3 5-5 4-1 2-4 4-6 4-2 2-4 4-6 2-4 2-4 5-5 2-4
Away Neutral 4-1 0-0 4-1 0-0 1-3 0-0 1-4 0-0 0-4 0-0 2-2 0-0 3-1 0-0
* - controls its own destiny to win ACC title; Note: Standings and stats through games of November 15; all times are EST.
LAST WEEK'S RESULTS Clemson 6 at Georgia Tech 28 Virginia Tech 17 at Duke 16 Florida State 30 at Miami (Fla.) 26 Pittsburgh 35 at North Carolina 40 Wake Forest 13 at NC State 42
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE North Carolina at Duke Virginia Tech at Wake Forest Boston College at Florida State Georgia State at Clemson Louisville at Notre Dame Syracuse at Pittsburgh Miami (Fla.) at Virginia * - Thursday
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TEAM STATS Yards Off. Def. 399.1 323.5 407.3 262.1 396.1 389.7 446.6 385.8 469.6 388.8 387.4 285.7 442.4 324.0 430.6 511.6 397.3 388.2 440.6 351.5 356.8 344.3 383.5 347.8 372.4 343.2 204.6 373.8
Team Boston College Clemson Duke Florida State Georgia Tech Louisville Miami (Fla.) North Carolina NC State Pittsburgh Syracuse Virginia Virginia Tech Wake Forest
Points Off. Def. 26.6 21.9 29.8 19.4 32.9 18.1 37.1 22.8 37.8 24.1 31.6 17.8 32.3 22.7 35.9 41.2 29.4 28.8 31.5 27.7 19.1 23.4 26.0 25.2 25.3 21.9 15.1 27.3
RUSHING LEADERS Rk 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Player James Conner Duke Johnson Tyler Murphy Justin Thomas Zach Laskey Kevin Parks Marquise Williams Jon Hilliman
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Player Jameis Winston Marquise Williams Brad Kaaya Michael Brewer Will Gardner Jacoby Brissett Anthony Boone
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Player Rashad Greene Tyler Boyd Mike Williams Jamison Crowder Phillip Dorsett Jarrod West Artavis Scott
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Car. 250 185 144 153 124 165 141 160
Yards 1562 1343 1011 827 608 669 623 620
TD 21 10 9 5 5 4 10 11
Y/G 156.2 134.3 101.1 75.2 67.6 66.9 62.3 62.0
PASSING LEADERS Team FSU UNC MIA VAT LOU NCS DUK
Cm. 221 216 160 218 127 197 199
Att. 336 342 267 356 221 333 351
Yards 2844 2502 2403 2237 1669 2278 1970
TD 18 18 22 15 12 19 14
Y/G 316.0 250.2 240.3 223.7 208.6 207.1 197.0
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Rec. 75 57 38 64 23 44 56
Yards 1042 951 772 767 662 655 643
TD 5 6 4 4 7 0 5
Y/G 104.2 95.1 77.2 76.7 66.2 65.5 64.3
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STATISTICAL MATCHUP CLEMSON Category Total Offense Plays Yards/Play Yards/Game Rushing Yards/Game Passing Yards/Game Passing Efficiency First Downs/Game Points/Game Touchdowns Field Goals Punting Average Punt Returns Kickoff Returns Penalties Turnovers Third-Down Conversion % Time of Possession/Game Interceptions By Defense Sacks
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Clemson 4073 774 5.3 407.3 140.2 267.1 136.2 20.3 29.8 34 19-23 43.0 28-173 27-499 40-346 15 41.8 31:42 6-96 38-312
Opp. 2621 633 4.1 262.1 106.9 155.2 106.7 14.0 19.4 24 10-13 44.0 23-156 32-673 64-475 15 25.7 28:18 10-176 21-155
SCORING BY QUARTERS Team Clemson Opponents
1st 58 36
2nd 107 44
3rd 66 47
4th 67 61
OT 0 6
Tot 298 194
RUSHING # 9 32 26 4 22
Player Wayne Gallman C.J. Davidson Adam Choice Deshaun Watson D.J. Howard Clemson Opponents
Car. 110 62 50 58 39 414 356
Yards 493 245 218 187 151 1402 1069
Avg. 4.5 4.0 4.4 3.2 3.9 3.4 3.0
TD 2 3 1 3 3 13 9
ASSOCIATED PRESS Rk 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.
(Nov. 16, 2014) Team Florida State (43) Alabama (16) Oregon (1) Mississippi State TCU Baylor Ohio State Mississippi Georgia Michigan State UCLA Kansas State Arizona State Wisconsin Arizona Auburn Georgia Tech Marshall Missouri Utah Nebraska Colorado State Oklahoma Southern California Duke
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(Nov. 16, 2014) Team Florida State (39) Alabama (17) Oregon (6) Mississippi State TCU Baylor Ohio State Mississippi Michigan State Georgia Kansas State UCLA Arizona Arizona State Wisconsin Georgia Tech Auburn Marshall Nebraska Missouri Utah Oklahoma Colorado State Southern California Duke
Category Total Offense Plays Yards/Play Yards/Game Rushing Yards/Game Passing Yards/Game Passing Efficiency First Downs/Game Points/Game Touchdowns Field Goals Punting Average Punt Returns Kickoff Returns Penalties Turnovers Third-Down Conversion % Time of Possession/Game Interceptions By Defense Sacks
Cm. 145 79 230 141
Att. 235 118 360 277
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Player Artavis Scott Mike Williams Adam Humphries Wayne Gallman Germone Hopper Clemson Opponents
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Player Stephone Anthony Robert Smith Grady Jarrett Jayron Kearse Tony Steward Josh Watson DeShawn Williams Ben Boulware Garry Peters Shaq Lawson
Rec. 56 38 23 23 22 230 141
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Player Marcus Caffey Kyler Neal Krysten Hammon Gerald Howse Duvall Smith Georgia State Opponents
Car. 70 40 38 39 42 330 496
TD 5 12 17 11
LG 69 74 74 75
# Player 4 Nick Arbuckle 16 Ben McLane Georgia State Opponents
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Tot 241 438
LG 69 56 25 18 74 74 75
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Player Donovan Harden Robert Davis Lynquez Blair Joel Ruiz Avery Sweeting Georgia State Opponents
Int. 1-8 2-0
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Player Joseph Peterson Trey Payne Tarris Batiste Nate Simon Sean Jeppesen Bruce Dukes Shawayne Lawrence Jalen Lawrence Jarrell Robinson Chandon Sullivan Tevin Jones
Yards 258 209 197 115 89 956 3092
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TD 3 1 2 1 3 13 35
LG 19 25 54 11 32 54 84
Cm. Att. 214 354 2 3 219 366 175 261
Yards Int. 2812 12 36 1 2877 13 1909 2
TD 19 0 19 20
LG 73 31 73 60
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Yards 643 772 155 111 303 2671 1552
Avg. 11.5 20.3 6.7 4.8 13.8 11.6 11.0
TD 5 4 0 1 2 17 11
Rec. 52 42 39 38 16 219 175
Yards 796 586 449 472 224 2877 1909
Avg. 15.3 14.0 11.5 12.4 14.0 13.1 10.9
TD 7 1 5 3 1 19 20
LG 68 57 29 36 41 73 60
TACKLES
TFL 8.5-49 2.5-3 6.5-26 5-25 8-32 2.5-7 5-14 3.5-13 7-28 9-46
Sacks 2.5-27 1.5-11 3-20 2.5-23 1.5-4 2-7 1-10 2-12 3.5-31
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RESULTS & SCHEDULE Date 8-30 9-6 9-20 9-27 10-4 10-11 10-18 10-25 11-6 11-15
Opponent at Georgia SC State * at Florida State * North Carolina * NC State * Louisville * at Boston College * Syracuse * at Wake Forest * at Georgia Tech
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Date 11-22 11-29
Opponent Georgia State South Carolina
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PASSING Yards Int. 1444 8 1197 2 2671 10 1552 6
TACKLES Tac. 74 59 58 55 53 39 39 38 37 34
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Opp. 5001 757 6.6 500.1 309.2 190.9 152.2 25.6 43.8 57 14-16 40.5 12-187 25-512 62-559 6 53.7 31:52 13-100 29-177
SCORING BY QUARTERS Team Georgia State Opponents
PASSING # Player 18 Cole Stoudt 4 Deshaun Watson Clemson Opponents
Georgia State 3833 696 5.5 383.3 95.6 287.7 135.9 21.0 24.1 32 6-7 36.7 5-73 50-910 56-434 24 46.5 28:08 2-28 10-60
Tac. 91 71 61 51 50 46 42 36 36 29 26
TFL 4-17 5.5-5
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DEFENSIVE END SHAQ LAWSON HAS NINE TACKLES FOR LOSS, SECOND-MOST ON THE TEAM.
Date 8-27 9-6 9-13 9-20 10-4 10-11 10-18 10-25 11-1 11-8
Opponent Abilene Christian * New Mexico State Air Force at Washington * at Louisiana-Lafayette * Arkansas State * at South Alabama * Georgia Southern * at Appalachian State * at Troy
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Date 11-22 11-29
Opponent at Clemson * Texas State
TV RSN
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PROMISE KEPT
THREE YEARS AFTER MAKING A PROMISE TO A FELLOW SOLIDER IN AFGHANISTAN, THE SERGEANT FULFILLED THE PROMISE AND MORE BY MAKING A NAME FOR HIMSELF IN THE CLEMSON FAMILY.
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ootball is often compared to warfare. The quarterback is the general leading his troops on the field of battle. The offensive and defensive lines clash in the trenches. Plays are referred to as bombs, blitzes and strikes. Having served in Iraq and Afghanistan, senior wide receiver Daniel Rodriguez knows about war. He served two tours overseas, including an 18-month stint in Iraq and a year-long tour in Afghanistan, where he fought in the grueling Battle of Kamdesh on Oct. 3, 2009. During the battle, 22 American soldiers were wounded, including Rodriguez, who would later be presented a Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal for Valor Device. Returning to the United States, the Army Sergeant began to suffer from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which took hold of his life. “I burnt a lot of bridges with friends and relationships and there were a lot of things that were not right with me,” admitted Rodriguez. “I didn’t know why I lived and my friends didn’t. I felt like I could have done more on the battlefield to get friends home and it was a low place...a daunting time of my life.” A former high school football player who loved the game, the then 24-year old focused his energy on getting stronger and dedicating himself to football using his training as therapy. Rodriguez had made a promise to a friend in Afghanistan...that one day he would play college football. That friend, Kevin Thompson, was tragically killed in battle. “Ultimately, keeping a promise to a friend was something to get me out of the dumps that I was in and I just focused on that and used football as therapeutic medicine. It was one of those
DANIEL RODRIGUEZ Full Name Daniel Ray Rodriguez Major PRTM Jersey #83 Position Wide Receiver Height 5’8” Weight 180 Hometown Stafford, Va. High School Brooke Point HS Date of Birth Jan. 8, 1988
things that whatever I did, I gave everything I had.” After watching some high school highlight videos, the Stafford, Va. native decided to make his own. The video became a viral sensation. Rodriguez had no intentions of making the video public. The only reason he posted it on YouTube was to create a link to send to college coaches. Impressed by the video, a member of the Clemson Board of Trustees, Smyth McKissick, sent it to Head Coach Dabo Swinney, who emailed Rodriguez to in-
vite him to visit campus. Despite not knowing where Clemson was when he received Swinney’s invitation, Rodriguez found Clemson and fell in love with the picturesque campus. While he thoroughly enjoyed the facilities, there was one aspect of Clemson that resonated most with Rodriguez...the character of the Tigers’ head coach. “I had no question in my mind that he was there to develop men before he won football games, and that was something that I felt would be most beneficial to me, especially with my background
with PTSD,” said #83. “I wanted someone who would show light on the development of a man instead of a football player.” Upon arriving on campus, Rodriguez was given the opportunity to earn a position on the travel squad. After a difficult offseason, he was able to earn the trust of the coaching staff. When the 5’8”, 180-pound wideout stepped out on the field, he joked how he couldn’t believe how big the opponents were. “I trained all summer and came into camp and had an opportunity to make
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the travel squad on the kickoff-return team, so I was on special teams right away,” explained Rodriguez. “We were playing Auburn in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game and I remember thinking, ‘Man, I hope he kicks it out of bounds’.”
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Not only was Rodriguez playing football for the first time in five years, he had to learn a complicated offense. It was initially tough for Rodriguez to learn the playbook and to maintain the fast-paced tempo stressed by Chad Morris’ offense.
One of Rodriguez’s favorite memories as a Tiger was getting the opportunity to lead the team down the Hill before the Military Appreciation Day games the past two seasons. The “Purple Out” honors soldiers across the country who have been awarded the Purple Heart, an honor bestowed upon Rodriguez, who has vivid memories of the experience. “First off, don’t fall,” laughed Rodriguez. “It was a humbling experience to represent veterans in the stands, across the U.S. and buddies who I had served with. And being able to lead the team down the Hill was an incredible feeling and it meant a lot to be able to do that.” Rodriguez would reach a special milestone that day against The Citadel on Nov. 23, 2013. With time waning in the fourth quarter, the offense elected to go it on fourth-and-goal from the two. Quarterback Cole Stoudt sent Rodriguez in motion presnap and tossed the ball to him. Rodriguez sprinted into the endzone untouched for his first career touchdown, sending the crowd into a frenzy. “It was a great feeling,” said Rodriguez. “I know why people want to spike the ball after scoring a touchdown, because I was so amped up. It was a good playcall, and just getting that first one was special.” With his career as a football player winding to a close, Rodriguez admits that as he stands at the top of the Hill for today’s Military Appreciation Day game against Georgia State, he will be a little more emotional. “At the end of the day, it has been a blessing to be able to do it,” he said. “I just want to cherish and live in the moment with the crowd. I will have family
members and guys I served with at the game, so it will be special to represent them and the university. I will soak it all in as long as it lasts.” After receiving his diploma in December and playing in the Tigers’ bowl game, Rodriguez will be making the trek to Los Angeles to assist with the production of a movie based on his life. The 26-year old does not know what the future holds, but he does know he will take advantage of every opportunity. Rodriguez has a powerful message to Tiger fans before he embarks on his next journey. “Being my last season, I couldn’t be more appreciative of how I’ve been embraced into this family and the culture here and the support,” smiled Rodriguez. “The love I have gotten everywhere I go has been unbelievable. It’s a place like this that keeps me in the state of mind of sanity. Being able to call this place home has been one of the best things for me coming back from war. “I will always have a heart here and I cannot wait to come back after I graduate. Everyone who calls this place their alma mater will be a part of my family deep down, and I’m so appreciative of all of them.” After a dangerous and difficult journey that ultimately led to Memorial Stadium, Rodriguez was able to keep his promise to Thompson of playing college football. And now, Tiger Nation has a message for Rodriguez. Thanks for risking your life to protect American lives and teaching the values of hard work and perseverance, and through tireless dedication, it is possible to achieve your dreams.
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ON POINT BY SCHUYLER EASTERLING
WITH INSPIRATION FROM HIS LATE SISTER, THE SENIOR LONG SNAPPER HAS BEEN ON POINT ON THE FIELD AS A LONG SNAPPER AND OFF THE FIELD AS AN ENGINEER.
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ach morning when Clemson senior long snapper Michael Sobeski awakes, he casts an eye to his bedroom wall for a reminder. Typed on a simple piece of computer paper tacked above his bed, complete with faded Tiger Paw background and purple font, Sobeski’s favorite mantra sets the tone for another day, another opportunity. The Essence of a New Day “This is the beginning of a new day. God has given me this day to use as I will. I can waste it or use it for good. What I do with today is important be-
cause I am exchanging a day of my life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever, leaving in its place something I’ve traded for. I want it to be gain, not loss; good, not evil; success, not failure. In order that I shall not forget the price You paid for me. Cause the future is just a whole string of nows!” For Sobeski, this short statement is not just the essence of a new day, it’s the essence of how he lives his life. For those who know the unassuming long snapper, this mentality of gratitude for each new day shines through in everything he does, from his work ethic on the
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Full Name Michael Alan Sobeski Jr. Major Mechanical Engineering Jersey #75 Position Long Snapper Height 6’2” Weight 230 Hometown Roebuck, S.C. High School Dorman HS Date of Birth Nov. 19, 1991
football field to study sessions in Riggs Hall preparing for engineering exams. As a young boy, Sobeski had always dreamed of following in the footsteps of his parents by attending West Virginia. Ultimately, circumstances opened another path that led Sobeski to Clemson. “I knew I wanted to major in engineering,” said Sobeski. “If you’re a South Carolinian, you go to Clemson for engineering. The program is one of the best in the country, and academically Clemson made sense. “My older sister, Hannah, also influenced my decision. She loved Clemson more than anything and dreamed of being a Tiger. Hannah made Clemson No. 1 in my heart.” Diagnosed with a rare form of sarcoma cancer, Hannah battled courageously for months before passing on during her senior year of high school, her dream of attending Clemson never achieved. With her passing in 2006, Sobeski became determined to pick up where her dream left off, and in the fall of 2010, he stepped foot on campus as a freshman. Living each day for Hannah, he promised to give his all, taking each day as a gift. With his own dreams of earning an engineering degree, another desire burned within his heart - the desire to become a Tiger football player. “I wanted to give football a shot,” said Sobeski. “I had a pretty good high school career. Somebody has to be the snapper at Clemson. Why not me?” With every punt, field goal and PAT, the ball starts in Sobeski’s hands. His steady snapping has helped lead Clem-
son placekickers to national award lists such as the Lou Groza Award and Ray Guy Award. Excelling on the field and in the classroom, Sobeski is also a two-time All-ACC Academic Honor Roll member. However, perhaps his most special moment came in the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl victory over No. 7 Louisiana State. “I will always remember that night in Atlanta,” said #75. “When it came down to that final kick with Chandler (Catanzaro), I realized that if I messed it up, a lot of people were going to be pretty unhappy with me. “You have to learn to laugh the pressure off and trust in the work and preparation you’ve put in for each moment. When that kick went through the uprights, it was a feeling I’ll never forget.” Sobeski will graduate in December with a mechanical engineering degree. Engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Emily Bowie, they will marry in March and begin a new and exciting journey. “I’ve been blessed to share my Clemson experience with my fiancé, and I’m looking forward to beginning my life with her and starting a career in engineering,” smiled Sobeski. “When I walk across that stage at graduation, I’ll be reminded that I’ve been given a chance to be a student at an institution my sister deserved to attend. “I’ve gotten to live that dream instead and live it out more than I could have ever imagined as a Clemson football player. I take it upon myself to not just represent Hannah, but to represent all those in the Clemson Family who were never able to realize their dreams.”
THE GRADUATE STUDENT IN CIVIL ENGINEERING HAS SERVED AS THE TIGERS’ HOLDER THE PAST TWO SEASONS FOR KICKERS WHO ARE A COMBINED 33-39 ON FIELD GOALS.
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s a walk-on, Corbin Jenkins has never been afraid of putting in hard work and being dedicated. He is a part of the Blue Key Honor Society and received the P.A.T. Award in August this year, which honors a football student-athlete each month who personifies manhood through leadership, ethics, demeanor and community involvement. Now in his final year of graduate school as a civil engineering major, Jenkins is ready to take on the real world in stride with all of the lessons he has learned while being a part of the Clemson football team during the past four seasons. “This experience is going to be tremendous for me when I start working in engineering, because you never design an entire building structure by yourself,” said Jenkins. “You are always in a team environment when coming up with ideas. It is the same way here. If someone makes a bad play or someone misses a block, the whole team suffers. It is the same way in the real world. It is always a team environment.” Aside from excelling in academics during his time at Clemson and achieving his life-long dream of following in his father’s footsteps by becoming a part of the Tiger football team, Jenkins has proven to be an outstanding leader for his team as well. Ever since joining the team, Jenkins has gone above and beyond the expectations set for him. Jenkins has developed
into an vocal leader. He has even been in charge of organizing the team’s Tigerama skit for the past three years. Jenkins has especially made an impact on special teams. “He is a hard worker,” said punter and placekicker Bradley Pinion on the impact Jenkins has made on him as a teammate. “He brings a lot of knowledge to the kicking game and can pinpoint things we are doing. He is one person who can calm Ammon Lakip and myself down and get us back into the game. He is probably one of the biggest assets we have on special teams.” After his first career game as the holder on Lakip’s successful extra-point attempt against Ball State in 2012, Jenkins went on to play 13 games in 2013 and was the holder on all 83 placekicks. He has also played every game so far this season. Jenkins’ career has been an exciting ride and he has made some longlasting memories along the way. “My favorite memory as a part of this team was the Orange Bowl game last year because of the adversity we overcame,” stated Jenkins. “It was so big for the Clemson fans and Family. We worked so hard, and to see it all pay off was awesome.” Being a part of the Tiger football team had always been a dream of Jenkins, who played football all four years of high school and grew up a Tiger fan. “My dad played here from 1982 to 1984 as a fullback. I didn’t quite get his genes, but I always knew I wanted to
play here. As a kid growing up, I wore his jersey around the house.” His father was not the only one who had the Clemson spirit in his household during his youth. “My granddad graduated from Clemson in 1957 and my mom graduated from here as well. My little brother is a sophomore here now. Clemson is a family tradition for me. Everything in my house at home is orange and I figured I would keep the legacy going.” Jenkins did so by starting school at Clemson in August 2010. He knew that
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BY BROOKE SKELLEY even if he was solely a student, he would still enjoy himself at Clemson. But he knew he still wanted to pursue his lifelong goal as well. “I didn’t apply anywhere else,” admitted Jenkins. “I didn’t want to get recruited by anybody else. I wanted to pursue my dream and play for Clemson, and I knew if I worked hard enough, I would achieve that dream and make it come true.” He did just that, and the impact he has made on and off the field will always be remembered and appreciated.
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CORBIN JENKINS Full Name Corbin Hunter Jenkins Degree Civil Engineering Jersey #32 Positions Placekicker & Punter Height 5’10” Weight 175 Hometown Conway, S.C. High School Conway HS Date of Birth July 25, 1992
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BY JOE GALBRAITH
FEMALE LEADERS AT CLEMSON READ HOW THESE ADMINISTRATORS BECAME LEADERS IN CLEMSON’S DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS.
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ollowing the passing of Title IX in 1972 and the merger of the NCAA and the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) in 1981, the position of Senior Woman Administrator (first named Primary Woman Administrator prior to a change in 1989) was established across NCAA schools to ensure at least one female was involved in highlevel strategies of athletic departments. Today, the designation of Senior Woman Administrator is officially “intended to encourage and promote the involvement of female administrators in meaningful ways in the decision-making process in intercollegiate athletics,” says the NCAA. At Clemson, Natalie Honnen joined the department in July as SWA following six years at Yale, but she is hardly the lone female voice involved in department strategy. Other females play prominent roles among the athletic director’s senior staff, with Honnen joining Dr. Loreto Jackson, Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services, and Stephanie Ellison, Associate Athletic Director for Compliance Services. Longtime administrator Barbara Kennedy-Dixon also serves as a special assistant to the director. “It’s vital for us to have different opinions, different backgrounds and different perspectives on our senior staff,” said Dan Radakovich, Director of Athletics. “Each of our female administrators has responsibilities with both men’s and women’s sports. They’re administrators for the entire athletic department, and hopefully at the same time, influential role models for the 231 female studentathletes on our campus.” The three female leaders recently sat down for a discussion about their roles at
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DR. LORETO JACKSON
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Clemson, women in college athletics and how their careers have been shaped. An excerpt of that discussion is below, and the whole conversation can be found on ClemsonTigers.com. Why did you pursue a career in college athletics and how did you first start your career? Stephanie Ellison: Being from this area, of course, that’s what you see. As a child, every Saturday you came to a Clemson football game - because that’s what you do. In high school, I played sports, mainly basketball. I always wanted to do something within athletics, but I wasn’t sure what that was. I thought I wanted to be a trainer. I wanted to be the first female trainer in the NFL. But then physics and human anatomy and those classes! So that changed my mind! (Laughter.) Honestly, I got into this side of athletics not knowing that this is something that was even a possibility. But I had an opportunity as a student here to get in and see what the other side of athletics was. I started out in athletics stuffing envelopes for Tommy West as a student worker in football. That’s how I got my start and still wasn’t
sure what I really wanted to do. I had thoughts about becoming an agent, but I had an opportunity to be a graduate student in Becky Bowman’s compliance office, and that’s how I got started. To be able as a student to get to see what really goes on behind the scenes was the first step. Natalie Honnen: Growing up, I always loved sports. Everything that my life consisted of, athletics was a big part of it. I didn’t realize there was a profession in college athletics. It didn’t even dawn on me that people do this for a living. After meeting people at the University of Florida, I started volunteering and I said, “Wow, this is a career. This is something I can do.” And I loved it. I was excited about it and it was always about not only the athletic experience, but also the education part as well. That’s why I think I stayed in college athletics, because it’s the combination of both. Dr. Loreto Jackson: I came from such a different route. I had no idea, coming from a different country, about this athletic world. The model didn’t exist there, so I didn’t know any athletic administrators. Coming from Northern Ireland, there was a performance model,
where the focus was on wellness and performance. So when I came here, I really began working from a disease model and I got a bit burnt out with adults who weren’t complying with what you told them to do to take care of themselves. So eventually, I fell into it working with young people and athletes and figuring out the health and wellness of sport. And for the most part, the student-athletes are really interested in it, and I can see them grow and perform while supporting them along the way. But it wasn’t a route I had planned. After having all of the experience in the health and wellness field and finding the population that I’m excited about, I’m loving this role and it continues to grow. What advice would you give to a young female wanting to get into athletics? Dr. Loreto Jackson: Go through every door that’s open to you. Natalie Honnen: Run through them. It doesn’t matter what the role is. Stephanie talked about stuffing envelopes. My first volunteer experience was checking the garbage cans at a donor event and making sure none of them overfilled. If you work hard and do things the right way, people notice. So take advantage of those opportunities. Stephanie Ellison: I’d second that. If you have a desire to be in an athletic profession, take any opportunity that comes your way. At the end of the day, it’s about getting in the door. Like Natalie said, once you’re in, work hard regardless of what that job is because you never know who’s watching. We all know in the athletic world that people move around. And when somebody moves and remembers a hard worker, the exact qualifications might not matter. Being a hard worker does. @ClemsonFB
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BRADLEY PINION BY BROOKE SKELLEY Q. Why did you choose Clemson? A. Because of the family atmosphere. I was on my junior visit at Georgia, and Georgia was my top school. We stopped by Clemson and I got to see the Hill and Howard’s Rock, and was sold ever since. Q. What are your pregame rituals? A. I pray, then I always put my right shoe on first and I tie my shoes weird. I wrap my laces around my shoe and tie them in a knot instead of tying them in a bow. Q. What are the best parts of playing for Clemson? A. The fans and the family atmosphere in the locker room and as a team. It is very rare to find. Q. How does it feel when you head out onto the field for a kickoff in Death Valley? A. Awesome. I get jacked up. I get made fun of because I bob my head a lot. Sometimes the ground will shake and it is unlike anything else. Q. Who has influenced you the most during your time with the program? A. Jeff Davis. I seek advice from him. He is like a second father to me. Q. What is your favorite game you have played in? A. The (2014) Orange Bowl because it is probably the biggest win we’ve had and it was fun. The atmosphere was awesome and the celebration after was amazing. Q. What do you want to accomplish before you leave Clemson? A. To be the best punter to ever come through Clemson.
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BOARD TRUSTEES of
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY IS GOVERNED BY A 13-MEMBER BOARD OF TRUSTEES, INCLUDING SEVEN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES & SIX ELECTED BY THE STATE LEGISLATURE, AS PROVIDED BY THE WILL OF THOMAS GREEN CLEMSON.
DAVID H. WILKINS
JOHN N. MCCARTER JR.
Chair • Greenville, S.C.
Vice Chair • Columbia, S.C.
DAVID E. DUKES
LEON J. HENDRIX JR.
RONALD D. LEE
LOUIS B. LYNN
Columbia, S.C.
Kiawah Island, S.C.
Aiken, S.C.
Columbia, S.C.
PATRICIA H. MCABEE
E. SMYTH MCKISSICK III
ROBERT L. PEELER
MARK S. RICHARDSON
Greenville, S.C.
Greenville, S.C.
Lexington, S.C.
Charlotte, N.C.
TRUSTEES Emeriti Trustee Louis P. Batson Jr. J.J. Britton Fletcher C. Derrick Jr. Harold D. Kingsmore Thomas B. McTeer Jr. D. Leslie Tindal Allen Wood
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WILLIAM C. SMITH JR.
JOSEPH D. SWANN
KIM WILKERSON
Columbia, S.C.
Greenville, S.C.
Cayce, S.C.
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JAMES P. CLEMENTS THE DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR, NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED VOICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND PROVEN LEADER UNDERSTANDS THE UNIQUE MISSION OF THE LANDGRANT UNIVERSITY THAT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY IS.
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lemson University’s 15th president, James P. Clements, took office Dec. 31, 2013 after serving nearly five years as president of West Virginia University. He succeeded James F. Barker, who retired after serving as president for 14 years. Clements is also a professor in the School of Computing, College of Engineering & Science. Since arriving at Clemson in time to watch the Tigers win the 2014 Orange Bowl as one of his first official acts, Clements has hit the ground running - working to increase state funding, gaining approvals for major new student housing projects, breaking ground or beginning construction on new academic facilities, including the Watt Innovation Center, exceeding annual fundraising goals with $115 million raised in the 2013-14 fiscal year and filling key leadership positions. Clements is a nationally-recognized voice in higher education who currently serves as chair-elect of the board of directors of the Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities and will become chair of the board in November. He also serves as co-chair of APLU’s Energy Forum, chair of the American Council on Education’s Commission on Leadership and member of the Business Higher Education Forum that includes Fortune 500 CEOs and higher education executives. He is a member of the Council on Competitiveness and was the only university president to serve on the U.S. Department of Commerce Innovation Advisory Board. Clements holds a bachelor of science degree in computer science and master of science degree and Ph.D. in operations analysis from the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, and a
of Clemson for many master of science degree in computer years and have actuscience from Johns Hopkins University. ally based a number He has published and/or presented of initiatives at Towmore than 75 papers in the fields of son and West Virginia on computer science, higher education, Clemson models,” he said. information technology, project man“Having the opportunity to lead this agement and strategic planning. He has great university, one of the most outbeen the principal investigator or co-PI standing land-grant public research inon more than $15 million in grant fundstitutions in the country, is both exciting ing. He is the co-author of Successful and humbling.” Project Management, a best-selling textClements also has served as a conbook now in its sixth edition and used in sultant to numerous private-sector classrooms worldwide. companies, including Bell Atlantic YelClements began his career as a faclow Pages, Chesapeake Directory Sales ulty member and has risen steadily Corporation, Outreach Technologies, Pathrough the academic ranks to the presidova Technologies, Solipsys, UPS/Roaddent’s office. Prior to his appointment at net Technologies and Verizon, assisting WVU, Clements served as Provost and with strategic planning and development Vice President for Academic Affairs, Robert W. Deutsch Distinguished Professor of InformaTHE CLEMENTS tion Technology and FAMILY - JIM Vice President for AND WIFE, BETH, ALONG Economic and ComWITH CHILDREN munity Outreach at (FROM LEFT Towson University, TO RIGHT), the second-largest MAGGIE, university in the GRACE, TYLER University System AND HANNAH. of Maryland. He also served as the executive director of the Center for Applied Information Technology, which was a strategic, entrepreneurial initiative for the university, and chaired Towson’s Department of Computer & Information Sciences. “I have been a follower and admirer
of information technology systems and corporate-wide training programs. He and his wife, Beth, have a son, Ty (22), twin daughters, Hannah and Maggie (19), and daughter, Grace (14). The extended family includes many Clemson connections. Two of Beth’s brothers and a sister-in-law are Clemson graduates. One, Greg Smith, serves on the advisory board of Clemson’s Spiro Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership. The Championship Awards Room in the golf clubhouse is named for Beth’s parents - Clif and Priscilla Smith. Jim and Beth’s daughter, Hannah, is a sophomore at Clemson.
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ollege football is a new era in 2014 with the College Football Playoff, and Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich is at the forefront. In 2013, he was one of 13 people, including one of only five FBS directors of athletics, to be named to the committee. His selection to the committee is another testament to the level of respect he carries on a national basis. In 2012, he was named by NCAA President Mark Emmert as one of 10 directors of athletics from around the nation to a new advisory commission charged with making recommendations for the future of NCAA rules and policies. Radakovich became Clemson’s 13th director of athletics on Dec. 1, 2012. He came with a wealth of experience after serving in significant athletic administrative roles at Miami (Fla.), Long Beach State, South Carolina and Louisiana State in addition to athletic directorships at American University and Georgia Tech. His administrative career spans over 26 years. In his first full year as director of athletics, Clemson had a strong allaround performance on the field and in the classroom. Clemson was one of just three programs nationally to win at least 11 football games, 23 men’s basketball games and 36 baseball games over the course of the academic year. Each of the Tiger sport programs exceeded the NCAA baseline standards for Academic Progress Rate, and six programs posted perfect 1000 single-year scores, including men’s and women’s cross country, diving, women’s soccer, women’s tennis and volleyball. Six of Clemson’s athletic teams and more than 53 percent of all studentathletes posted a 2014 spring semester grade point average of 3.0 or better, and student-athletes earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.90.
THE RADAKOVICH FAMILY - DAN AND WIFE, MARCIE, ALONG WITH SONS, CHRISTIAN (LEFT) AND GRANT (RIGHT).
On an individual basis, the program had 51 first-team AllAmericans in 10 sports, 30 academic All-Americans, two national coach-of-the-year selections and two national player-of-the-year selections. The program had 13 ACC Coach-ofthe-Year and 13 ACC Player-ofthe-Year choices as well. The construction of new facilities or upgrades to existing ones was a focus of Radakovich’s tenure with the Yellow Jacket program, and it certainly is at Clemson as well. The John & Mary Brock Football Practice Facility, which opened in 2011, and McCamish Pavilion, which opened for basketball in 2012, are two of the top facilities of their kind in college athletics. Radakovich also initiated the Athletic Director’s Initiative Fund, started in 2006, which raised cash and pledges of more than $12 million. The Aliquippa, Pa. native was first made aware of Tiger athletics through the basketball exploits of Butch Zatezalo, who was from the same town. Zatezalo was a three-time All-ACC Tiger whose legendary 25-point scoring nights received a lot of attention in Pennsylvania in the 1960s when Radakovich was a youth. Prior to his tenure at Georgia Tech, Radakovich worked as a senior associate athletic director at Louisiana State from 2001-06. He had many responsibilities that dealt with the football program and worked closely with then Head Coach Nick Saban, including the year (2003) the Tigers won the National Championship. Radakovich became a director of athletics for the first time at American University in Washington, D.C. in 2000. Between the 1994-00 seasons, Radakovich served as chief financial officer at South Carolina. During that time, he worked with current Clemson football administrators Woody McCorvey and Brad Scott. Radakovich gained experience on the West Coast from 1989-94, when he was a senior associate athletic director at Long Beach State. He got his start in administration at Miami (Fla.) in 1983 as the athletic business manager. Radakovich is a 1980 graduate of Indiana (Pa.), where he earned a bachelor of science degree in finance. He was also a football letterman and student coach with the Crimson Hawk program. He was enshrined into the Beaver County Sports Hall of Fame in 2008 and was recognized as a distinguished alumnus from Indiana (Pa.) in 2009. He earned his master’s degree in business administration from Miami (Fla.) in 1982. Radakovich, born June 9, 1958, and his wife, Marcie, have two children, Christian, a 2012 Georgia Tech graduate, and Grant, a student-athlete who plays football at Mercer.
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DAN RADAKOVICH CLEMSON’S 13TH DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS HAS OVER 26 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AT PROGRAMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. In 2013, the football team finished with an 11-2 mark, a No. 7 national ranking in the USA Today poll and a top-10 ranking in APR score. The men’s basketball team reached the NIT semifinals in New York and the baseball team reached the NCAA Tournament for the 27th time in the last 28 years. In women’s sports, the tennis team reached the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the eighth time in the last 10 years and the golf team finished with a No. 14 national ranking in its first year of competition. Those programs, plus the men’s tennis and men’s soccer teams, earned team bids to NCAA Tournaments. He has always been a director of action when it comes to facilities, and in his first year, projects were put in place at the West endzone of Memorial Stadium and a new player facility at Doug
Kingsmore Stadium. He also announced plans for a new Littlejohn Coliseum. The Tiger program had a strong finish to the 2012-13 academic year under Radakovich’s guidance. It finished with eight different teams achieving top-25 status. There were two ACC Championships recorded by the women’s track program. Both indoor track teams had top-25 finishes and both tennis teams had top-25 finishes in the spring. Radakovich came to Clemson from Georgia Tech, where he served with distinction for six years (2006-12). Just Clemson’s fifth director of athletics since 1940, he replaced Terry Don Phillips, who retired after over 10 years directing the program. During his career at Georgia Tech, the Yellow Jackets had 51 teams advance to either NCAA Tournament play or bowl games in his six years. That includes five sports (football, women’s basketball, softball, women’s tennis, men’s golf) that made the postseason every year that he was in Atlanta. The baseball program missed just once. Eleven different sports programs finished in the top 25 of at least one major poll 27 times. That includes a National Championship women’s tennis program in 2007, just the second NCAA team title in school history. There were 14 ACC titles celebrated in addition to nine regular-season conference or division titles. The football program played in a bowl game each year he was at Georgia Tech, including the 2010 Orange Bowl, the program’s first BCS-level bowl appearance since the 1967 Orange Bowl.
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DABO SWINNEY AS CLEMSON’S 25TH HEAD COACH, DABO SWINNEY AND HIS ALL-IN APPROACH, BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD, HAS LED THE PROGRAM TO RECORD-SETTING HEIGHTS.
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here is a strong coaching heritage over the 118 years of Clemson football that dates to the early 1900s, when John Heisman led the program. Jess Neely and Frank Howard continued the winning and joined Heisman in the College Football Hall of Fame. Danny Ford, a finalist for the Hall of Fame last year, led Clemson to the 1981 National Championship. Dabo Swinney has been at Clemson for just six years as head coach, but he is making progress towards joining the Tiger legends of the past. He will be the first person to tell you that the program has not reached all of its goals just yet, but there have been some significant accomplishments. The last two years were especially noteworthy, with two top-10 final USA Today rankings, a first for the Tigers since the 1987,88 seasons. Each team won 11 games, the first time Clemson won 11 games in consecutive years. From 2011-13, Clemson had a 32-8 record, the most wins in a three-year period in Tiger history. Clemson is one of just eight schools to total 10+ wins each of the last three years. Twenty-one of the victories came against ACC teams, including a 38-10 triumph over No. 3 Virginia Tech that gave the Tigers the 2011 ACC title. Eight of the 32 wins the last three years came against top-25 teams, including five against top-10 opponents. The program became the first non-SEC program to defeat top-10 SEC teams in consecutive games in history. Clemson was in the top 10 of APR scores and the final top 25 of the AP and USA Today polls in 2011, 2012 and 2013, the only FBS program that can make that claim. In six years (five full seasons) as head coach, Swinney has directed Clemson to a 51-23 overall record (.689) and a 33-12 ACC regular-season mark (.733). He has also led the Tigers to the ACC Championship game twice, won one ACC Championship, won or shared three ACC Atlantic Division titles and has been named national coach-of-the-year. Clemson recorded double-digit wins for the third year in a row in 2013, as the Tigers capped off the season with a thrilling 40-35 victory over No. 6 Ohio State in the Orange Bowl. Clemson had
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THE SWINNEY FAMILY - DABO WITH WIFE, KATHLEEN, AND SONS, DREW, CLAY AND WILL. an 11-2 record after finishing 7-1 in ACC regular-season games for the second year in a row. It marked Clemson’s first back-to-back 11-win seasons in school history. The Tigers were No. 12 in the final BCS standings. It was the third straight year Clemson finished in the top 15 of the BCS standings, one of only six schools that could make that claim. Clemson, who was ranked No. 7 in the final USA Today poll and No. 8 in the final AP poll, was also one of only five programs ranked in the top 20 of every BCS standing from 2011 to 2013. Tajh Boyd broke almost every Tiger career record for quarterbacks thanks in part to 2013, when he completed 68.5 percent of his passes for 3,851 yards and 34 touchdowns. Boyd’s 107 career passing touchdowns and 133 total touchdowns were ACC records as well. Sammy Watkins was a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award and was a firstteam All-America selection, as he had 101 receptions for 1,464 yards and 12 touchdowns. He established Tiger career records for receptions, receiving yards and tied the receiving touchdowns mark. For the fourth time in his first five full seasons as head coach at Clemson, Swinney was a finalist for the Liberty Mutual National Coach-of-the-Year Award in 2013. The 2012 season (11-2) was a groundbreaking year for Swinney’s Tigers when looking at the overall consistency of the program. The seven conference wins in the regular season set a school record. Clemson was co-champion of the ACC Atlantic Division and has won or shared the division crown three of the last five years. The school record for consecutive wins at Memorial Stadium (13) was also established.
With Clemson’s thrilling 25-24 win over No. 7 Louisiana State in the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl, the Tigers finished the season ranked No. 9 in the USA Today poll. It was Clemson’s first top-10 finish in one of the two major polls since 1990. Clemson also reached the 11-win mark for the first time since its 1981 National Championship season. The 2012 campaign featured a record-setting offense. Clemson had six of the 11 offensive players on the AllACC first team chosen by the media and set over 80 Tiger team and individual records. Swinney was a finalist for the 2012 Liberty Mutual National Coach-ofthe-Year Award for the third time.
THE SWINNEY FILE Playing Experience Lettered three years at Alabama (1990-92); also a member of the 1989 team ... member of the 1992 National Championship team ... Academic All-SEC and SEC Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll member in 1990,92.
Education B.S. degree in commerce & business administration from Alabama in 1993 ... master of business administration from Alabama in 1995.
Personal Data Born Nov. 20, 1969 in Birmingham, Ala. ... married to the former Kathleen Bassett ... the couple has three sons (Will 16, Drew 14, Clay 11).
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Swinney’s 2011 squad, which ended the season ranked No. 22 in the nation, captured Clemson’s first ACC title since 1991 when it beat No. 3 Virginia Tech 38-10 in the ACC Championship game in Charlotte. The win, the Tigers’ second over the Hokies in 2011, gave Clemson its first 10-win season since 1990. For his efforts, Swinney was named Bobby Dodd National Coach-of-the-Year in 2011 to become the first Tiger head coach to win a national coach-of-theyear award since 1981, when Danny Ford led Clemson to the national title. The 2010 season included wins over bowl teams Georgia Tech, Maryland and NC State. NC State was ranked No. 23
in the nation and was leading the ACC in scoring. But the defense held NC State and Russell Wilson to one touchdown and 13 points. The team excelled defensively and was 13th in the nation in scoring defense and in the top 25 in both total defense and passing defense. C.J. Spiller was a unanimous firstteam All-American in 2009 and Da’Quan Bowers duplicated the feat on the defense a year later. Bowers won the 2010 Bronko Nagurski Award as the nation’s top defensive player and he received the Ted Hendricks Award as the country’s top defensive end. In 2009, Swinney’s first full year as head coach, he led the Tigers to their
SWINNEY’S COACHING RECORD Year 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
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CLEMSON BECAME THE FIRST-EVER NON-SEC PROGRAM TO DEFEAT TOP-10 SEC TEAMS IN CONSECUTIVE GAMES WHEN IT DOWNED NO. 5 GEORGIA IN THE 2013 OPENER.
first championship of the ACC’s Atlantic Division. Swinney was named ACC Coach-of-the-Year by Sporting News. Swinney totaled nine wins, secondmost among FBS coaches in their first full year behind Oregon’s Chip Kelly. He also led the Tigers to their first bowl win since 2005 in the 21-13 victory over Kentucky in the Music City Bowl. Swinney’s first season included a six-game winning streak at midseason, a streak that saw the Tigers score 34+ points in every contest, a first in school history. During that stretch, the Tigers defeated No. 8 Miami (Fla.) on the road. The 40-37 overtime victory tied for the highest-ranked team Clemson has defeated on the road in history.
In October 2008, he was named Clemson interim head coach, replacing Tommy Bowden, who had been his position coach as a player at Alabama and was Clemson’s head coach since 1999. He led the Tigers to a 4-2 record over the remainder of the regular season, including a win over South Carolina in the regular-season finale. That strong finish led to a Gator Bowl bid against Nebraska. On Dec. 1, 2008, the interim tag was removed from the title and he was named the program’s head coach. The 1993 Alabama graduate joined the Clemson staff prior to the 2003 season. In his first 11 years as an assistant or head coach, the Tigers have finished in the top 25 of the polls seven times
and have 19 wins over top-25 teams, including 10 top-25 wins as a head coach. Swinney coached his wide receiver position to a level of consistency that had not been seen previously at Clemson. He had a wideout finish first or second in the ACC in catches in five of his six years as an assistant coach. In his first year, he had three of the top-10 receivers in the ACC, a first in Tiger history. He has coached a First or Second-Team All-ACC wideout (Derrick Hamilton, Airese Currie, Chansi Stuckey, Aaron Kelly, Jacoby Ford, Watkins, DeAndre Hopkins) in 10 of his 11 seasons in Tigertown, also an unprecedented feat at Clemson. The Alabama native has a reputation as one of the top recruiters in the na-
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tion. In 2006, he was listed as the No. 5 recruiter in the nation by Rivals.com. He signed 38 players in his five recruiting seasons as an assistant coach and was a big reason the 2008 recruiting class was rated No. 2 in the nation according to ESPN.com when he signed 11 players. Swinney received a commerce & business administration degree from Alabama in 1993 after lettering three times (1990-92). A walk-on who went on to earn a scholarship, he was a wideout on Alabama’s 1992 National Championship team. He was named Academic All-SEC along with being an SEC Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll member in 1990 and 1992. After his playing career, Swinney served as a graduate assistant from 1993-95 at Alabama, where he coached in the 1994 Gator Bowl and 1995 Citrus Bowl. In December 1995, he received a master’s degree in business administration from Alabama. He became a full-time assistant coach at Alabama in February 1996 under Head Coach Gene Stallings (now in the Hall of Fame) and coached a total of five seasons there on a full-time basis. Swinney was assigned to coach the Crimson Tide’s wide receivers and tight ends in 1996, a season that saw Alabama win the SEC Western Division title and make an Outback Bowl appearance. At Alabama, Swinney was a part of six teams with 10+ wins, five top-10 finishes, one national title (1992), three SEC titles (1989,92,99) and five SEC Western Division titles (1992,93,94,96,99) as a player and coach. From April 2001 through February 2003, Swinney was in private business in Alabama. He married the former Kathleen Bassett in 1994. The couple has three sons, Will (16), Drew (14) and Clay (11). @ClemsonFB
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ASSISTANT COACHES DAN BROOKS
DANNY PEARMAN
CHAD MORRIS
ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH DEFENSIVE TACKLES
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OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR QUARTERBACKS
• 6th Season at Clemson • 31st Season Overall • Western Carolina ‘76 • Born June 25, 1951
• 7th Season at Clemson • 24th Season Overall • Clemson ‘87 • Born Feb. 17, 1965
• 4th Season at Clemson • 5th Season Overall • Texas A&M ‘92 • Born Dec. 4, 1968
• His defensive tackles were a big reason Clemson led the nation in tackles for loss (122) in 2013. • Played a big role in Clemson winning the 2011 ACC title for the first time in 20 years. He has been on the staff of three ACC Atlantic Division titles in the last five years. Clemson is 47-20 with him on staff. • In 2010, he coached Jarvis Jenkins to a First-Team All-ACC season. His defensive tackles were a big reason Clemson was 13th in the nation in scoring defense. • Finalist for defensive line coach-of-the-year according to FootballScoop.com in 2010. • Helped Clemson to an ACC Atlantic Division title and a top-25 final ranking in his first year (2009) at Clemson. • Has coached 369 games as a full-time assistant coach, second-most on the Tiger coaching staff. • Coached the previous 15 years at Tennessee under Head Coach Phillip Fulmer. The Volunteers finished in the top 25 of the polls in 12 of those seasons. • Coached on the 1998 Tennessee staff that won the national title with a 13-0 record. • Coached six years at North Carolina from 1988-93. • Coached fi ve years at Florida from 1983-87. • Coached former Clemson star and NFL All-Pro running back Kevin Mack in high school in the 1970s.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE Began his football career at Appalachian State in 1969 ... transferred to Western Carolina and played in 1973.
EDUCATION After serving in the Army, he earned an undergraduate degree from Western Carolina in 1976 ... master’s degree from Florida in 1984.
PERSONAL DATA
• Has coached the Tiger special teams since 2011, including Chandler Catanzaro, who was a three-time All-ACC placekicker, is Clemson’s career scoring leader (404) and made 81.7 percent of his field goals. • Coached Brandon Ford to a First-Team All-ACC season at tight end in 2012. Ford tied the school record for receiving touchdowns by a tight end (8) in 2012. • Had a big impact in Clemson winning the 2011 ACC title for the first time in 20 years. • Coached Dwayne Allen in 2011. He won the John Mackey Award and was a first-team All-American. Allen set school records for receptions (50), receiving yards (598) and receiving touchdowns by a tight end (8). • In 2010, he coached offensive tackle Chris Hairston to a First-Team All-ACC season and Allen to Second-Team All-ACC honors. • In 2009, his tight ends had 54 catches, most for the position in Tiger history at the time. He coached FirstTeam All-ACC tight end Michael Palmer and Hairston, a Second-Team All-ACC selection. • One of three Clemson graduates on the coaching staff (Tony Elliott, Jeff Scott). He played tight end on Clemson’s 1986 and 1987 ACC title teams, then he served as a graduate assistant on the Tigers’ 1988 ACC Championship team. • Served on the same Alabama staff with current Clemson Head Coach Dabo Swinney from 1993-97.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE Lettered three times (1985-87) as a tight end at Clemson ... strength & conditioning All-American (1987).
EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree in finance from Clemson in 1987 ... master of business administration from Clemson in 1989.
• Clemson has a 32-8 overall record and 21-4 record against ACC teams in his three seasons in Tigertown. • 2013 AFCA National Assistant Coach-of-the-Year. • Clemson’s 2013 offense averaged 507.7 yards per game and 40.2 points per game. • Coached Tajh Boyd to nearly every school record for a quarterback and the ACC record for both career touchdown responsibility (133) and career passing touchdowns (107). Boyd was also a three-time All-ACC selection. • Coached first-team All-America wide receiver and Biletnikoff Award finalist Sammy Watkins to a schoolrecord 101 receptions for a school-record 1,464 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2013. • Boyd, who was a first-team All-American in 2012, was fifth in the nation in passing efficiency (165.6) and accounted for 46 touchdowns (10 rushing, 36 passing). Boyd was also named ACC Player-of-the-Year in 2012. • A big reason Clemson won the 2011 ACC title for the first time in 20 years. • National offensive coordinator-of-the-year according to Rivals.com in 2011. • Clemson and Baylor were the only FBS schools with a 3,000-yard passer, 1,000-yard rusher and 1,000yard receiver every year from 2011-13. • Served as offensive coordinator and associate head coach at Tulsa in 2010 and guided the offense to among the nation’s best. • Won 82 percent of his games as a high school coach in Texas.
EDUCATION Undergraduate degree in mathematics with a minor in statistics from Texas A&M in 1992.
PERSONAL DATA
Born June 25, 1951 in Sparta, N.C. ... he and his wife, Kathy, have two children, Tara and Rhett; Rhett is an offensive player development assistant on the 2014 Clemson staff.
Born Feb. 17, 1965 ... he and his wife, Kristy, have one daughter, Taylor, and two sons, Tanner and Trent.
Born Dec. 4, 1968 in Edgewood, Texas ... he and his wife, Paula, have two children, a daughter, MacKenzie, and son, Chandler.
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DANNY PEARMAN
CHAD MORRIS
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2014 CLEMSON FOOTBALL
ASSISTANT COACHES BRENT VENABLES
MARION HOBBY
JEFF SCOTT
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR LINEBACKERS
CO-DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR DEFENSIVE ENDS
RECRUITING COORDINATOR WIDE RECEIVERS
• 3rd Season at Clemson • 19th Season Overall • Kansas State ‘92 • Born Dec. 18, 1970
• 5th Season at Clemson • 16th Season Overall • Tennessee ‘95 • Born Nov. 7, 1966
• 7th Season at Clemson • 8th Season Overall • Clemson ‘ 03 • Born Dec. 28, 1980
• In his 18 years as a full-time assistant coach, his teams have 18 winning seasons, have been to 18 bowl games and have won at least 10 games 14 times. • His 2013 defense, which was 24th in the nation in scoring defense and 25th in total defense, led the nation in tackles for loss (122). • Named one of the top-25 recruiters in the nation in 2013 by Rivals.com. • A big reason Clemson was co-champion of the ACC Atlantic Division and won 11 games in 2012. • Coached 13 years (1999-11) at Oklahoma and three years (1996-98) at Kansas State. He was also a graduate assistant coach at Kansas State for three seasons (1993-95). • Served as co-defensive coordinator at Oklahoma (1999-03) and defensive coordinator at Oklahoma (2004-11). • Linebackers under his direction were named Big 12 Defensive Player-of-the-Year five times and Big 12 Defensive Newcomer-of-the-Year five times. He also coached two Butkus Award winners and two other Butkus Award finalists. • Broyles Award finalist in 2006 when Oklahoma led the Big 12 in total defense and scoring defense. • Owns a National Championship ring as co-defensive coordinator at Oklahoma in 2000.
• Clemson has finished in the top 25 all four years he has been an assistant coach. • Named one of the top-10 recruiters in the ACC in 2013 by Rivals.com. • His defensive ends were a big reason Clemson led the nation in tackles for loss (122) in 2013. • Coached first-team All-America defensive end and Ted Hendricks Award finalist Vic Beasley, who had 23 tackles for loss and an ACC-high 13 sacks, in 2013. • A big reason Clemson won the 2011 ACC Championship for the first time in 20 years. • In 2011, he coached second-team All-American and First-Team All-ACC defensive end Andre Branch, who led the ACC with 17 tackles for loss and 10.5 sacks. • Returned to Clemson after spending three years (2008-10) at Duke. • Served as defensive line coach at Clemson in 2005. • Has NFL experience, as he was an assistant coach with the Saints in 2006 and 2007. • Prior to coming to Clemson, he worked for David Cutcliffe at Mississippi for six seasons (1999-04). • Started in coaching in 1995 with the defensive tackles at Tennessee-Martin. • First-Team All-SEC pick in 1989 and was named to Tennessee’s 100-year anniversary team. A third-round draft pick (No. 74 overall) of the Vikings.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Played two seasons (1989,90) at Garden City (Kan.) Community College ... lettered two times as a linebacker at Kansas State (1991,92).
Lettered four times (1986-89) as a defensive end at Tennessee ... three-year starter ... played three seasons (42 games) in the NFL with the New England Patriots.
EDUCATION Graduated from Kansas State in 1992.
EDUCATION B.S. degree from Tennessee in 1995.
• Clemson has been to a bowl game each of his six years as a full-time assistant coach. • Named one of the top-10 recruiters in the nation by ESPN.com in 2014. • Coached First-Team All-ACC and first-team All-America wide receiver Sammy Watkins in 2013. He had a school-record 101 receptions for a school-record 1,464 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also set or tied school career records for receptions (240), receiving yards (3,391) and receiving touchdowns (27). • In 2012, he coached DeAndre Hopkins to a secondteam All-America season. Hopkins had 82 receptions for 1,405 yards and an ACC-record 18 touchdowns, second-most in the nation. • Has coached an All-American each of the last three seasons and a first-round draft pick the last two years. • Has coached four wideouts (Jacoby Ford, Hopkins, Martavis Bryant, Watkins) who were NFL draft picks in his first five full years as wide receivers coach. • Took over as Clemson’s recruiting coordinator in December 2008 and put together a top-10 signing class in his first season (2009) at the position. Then in both 2011 and 2012, Clemson had top-10 recruiting classes. • Son of former Tiger Associate Head Coach Brad Scott (1999-10), therefore Jeff was a part of the first fulltime, father-son coaching combination in Tiger history. • A member of three bowl teams as a player at Clemson from 2000-02.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE Lettered three years (2000-02) as a wide receiver and holder at Clemson.
EDUCATION Degree in secondary education from Clemson in 2003.
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Born Dec. 18, 1970 ... he and his wife, Julie, have two sons, Jake and Tyler, and two daughters, Laney and Addie.
Born Nov. 7, 1966 in Irondale, Ala. ... he and his wife, Constance, have three daughters, Maria, Mariah and Camille.
Born Dec. 28, 1980 in Arcadia, Fla. ... married the former Sara McDaniel.
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MARION HOBBY
JEFF SCOTT
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2014 CLEMSON FOOTBALL
ASSISTANT COACHES ROBBIE CALDWELL
TONY ELLIOTT
MIKE REED
OFFENSIVE LINEMEN
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DEFENSIVE BACKS
• 4th Season at Clemson • 37th Season Overall • Furman ‘77 • Born Jan. 26, 1954
• 4th Season at Clemson • 9th Season Overall • Clemson ‘02 • Born Nov. 26, 1979
• 2nd Season at Clemson • 10th Season Overall • Boston College ‘94 • Born Aug. 16, 1972
• Has a staff-high 36 years of experience in college coaching and a staff-high 418 college games as a coach. • Clemson has a 32-8 record and has three top-25 final rankings in his three years on staff. • Coached offensive tackle Brandon Thomas, a thirdround draft pick, to his second-straight All-ACC season in 2013. Offensive guard Tyler Shatley also earned All-ACC honors in 2013. • In 2012, he coached first-team All-American Dalton Freeman (C) and Thomas, a First-Team All-ACC pick. Freeman was a Rimington Trophy finalist for the second year in a row. • A big reason Clemson won the 2011 ACC Championship for the first time in 20 years. • Served as Vanderbilt’s head coach in 2010 after eight years as offensive line coach at Vanderbilt. • Was a part of the 2008 Vanderbilt staff that guided it to its first winning season and bowl game in 26 years. • Joined Clemson graduate Bobby Johnson’s staff at Vanderbilt in 2002. • Coached at North Carolina in 2000 and 2001. • Moved with Dick Sheridan to NC State in 1986. • Coached the Wolfpack offensive line for 11 years, then added assistant head coaching responsibilities in his last three years. Fourteen of his players were All-ACC picks.
• Clemson has a 32-8 record and has three top-25 final rankings in his three years on staff. He has also coached a 1,000-yard rusher all three seasons. • Named one of the top-50 recruiters in the nation in 2013 by 247Sports.com. • Coached All-ACC running back Roderick McDowell in 2013. He had 1,025 rushing yards and 29 receptions. • Coached First-Team All-ACC running back Andre Ellington in 2012. He became just the third running back in school history with two 1,000-yard rushing seasons. • A big reason Clemson won the 2011 ACC Championship for the first time in 20 years. • Has played on and coached Clemson teams that have been in the final AP top 25. • Spent three years (2008-10) as wide receivers coach at Furman and two seasons (2006,07) at SC State. • Entered the business world after his playing days were over at Clemson and worked with Michelin North America for two years. • Earned his undergraduate degree in industrial engineering in 2002. • Was a co-captain of Clemson’s 2003 team that was 9-4 with a No. 22 ranking. He also received an ACC’s Weaver-James-Corrigan Postgraduate Scholarship. • Dabo Swinney was his position coach during his senior season (2003). • Had 34 career catches for 455 yards and two scores.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
Lettered three years at Furman under Art Baker, including his senior season (1975) when he was named team MVP and offensive captain.
Lettered four times (2000-03) as a wide receiver at Clemson.
EDUCATION Degree from Furman in 1977.
EDUCATION Degree in industrial engineering from Clemson in 2002 with a team-high 3.55 GPA.
• His defensive backs combined for 15 interceptions in 2013. Bashaud Breeland was a Second-Team All-ACC selection and a fourth-round draft pick. • His defensive backs were a big reason Clemson was 10th in the nation in turnovers forced (30) in 2013. • Was the defensive backs coach at NC State for six seasons (2007-12). • Has been a college assistant coach for nine years and in the NFL for five. He coached NC State All-American David Amerson, who is third in ACC history in career interceptions (18). As a coach with the Philadelphia Eagles, he worked with former Tiger All-American and nine-time Pro Bowl selection Brian Dawkins. • Helped the Wolfpack to four bowl games in his six years with the program. • The 2011 NC State squad had 27 interceptions, the most by an FBS school since 2003. • In 2011, Amerson had 13 interceptions to lead the nation, five more than any other player. • Played on three bowl teams at Boston College that finished with top-25 rankings in the AP poll. • Was the last selection of the 1995 NFL draft by the Carolina Panthers and played two seasons (1995,96) for that team, including the 1995 team that played its home games at Memorial Stadium.
PLAYING EXPERIENCE Played at Boston College from 1991-94 ... All-ECAC selection and a Second-Team All-Big East Conference pick in 1993 ... one of four co-captains on the 1994 team.
EDUCATION Degree in communications with a minor in secondary education from Boston College in 1994.
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Born Jan. 26, 1954 in Pageland, S.C. ... he and his wife, Nora Lynn, have a daughter, Emsley.
Born Nov. 26, 1979 in Watsonville, Calif. ... he and his wife, Tamika, have a son, A.J.
Born Aug. 16, 1972 in Wilmington, Del. ... he and his wife, Kimberly, have two daughters, Michaela Rae and Milan Skye.
ROBBIE CALDWELL
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MIKE REED
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STADIUM INFORMATION CHILD (TIGER TRACKER) IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM Visit the nearest guest services stand (at gates 1, 5, 9, 11, 13, 16 or 20) for information on obtaining a child ID wristband and notification procedures.
EMERGENCIES First Aid stations are located on the South side (Section J), North side (Section T), North Top Deck (Section K) and South Top Deck (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, 5 and 13 for the handicapped.
LOST & FOUND Report any item to the Gate 11 information booth.
NOTICE Solicitation for any purpose is prohibited at an athletic contest in Memorial Stadium. It is also a smoke-free facility. Smoking is prohibited inside the gates.
PASSOUTS Passouts are allowed, but fans must go through the same level of security screening as they did upon entering.
PROHIBITED ITEMS Alcoholic beverages, artificial noisemakers, backpacks, banners, chairbacks with arms, flags, food/drink containers, home video cameras, large bags, laser devices, umbrellas and weapons of any kind are prohibited.
PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM It is intended for spectators’ information. It cannot be used to make social contacts.
SEASON TICKETHOLDERS & OTHER VISITORS Lower Deck visitors are requested to enter at Gates 1, 5, 9, 11 or 13. Top Deck visitors must enter via the ramps, located behind the North and South stands. Fans with North Top Deck tickets should enter at Gate 20 and fans with South Top Deck tickets should enter at Gate 16. All tickets are barcoded and scanned upon entry.
WILL CALL Will-call tickets can be picked up at the IPTAY Center/Ticket Office (Northwest corner of Memorial Stadium) beginning four hours prior to kickoff.
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MEMORIAL STADIUM FROM “THE MOST EXCITING 25 SECONDS IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL,” TO 85,000 SCREAMING TIGER FANS, DEATH VALLEY HAS GIVEN CLEMSON ONE OF THE BEST HOME-FIELD ADVANTAGES IN THE COUNTRY.
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emorial Stadium has been held in high esteem for many years. Whether it be players from the 1940s and 1950s, opposing players from the 1970s and 1980s, or even professional players in the 1990s, the ambiance of this special setting is what college football is all about. And in 2013, BleacherReport.com rated Memorial Stadium as the third-best stadium in the nation. The storied edifice added to its legend when the first meeting of father and son head coaches (Bowden Bowl I) took place before a record crowd of more than 86,000 fans in 1999. Clemson has been in the top 20 in the nation in average attendance 33 straight seasons. A crowd has exceeded 80,000 fans 64 times since the 1983 season. In 2013, Clemson was 15th in the nation in average home attendance. The legend was further enhanced in 2011 when the Tigers had a perfect 7-0 record at home and recorded victories over defending National Champion Auburn and No. 11 Florida State on consecutive weekends. Defending National Champions are 0-3 all-time at Memorial
Stadium. Clemson had a 13-game winning streak at home from 2011 to 2012, setting a record for the facility. The Tigers were 19-2 in their 21 home games from 2011-13 as well. The facility’s mystique is derived from its many traditions, which date to its opening in 1942, the legendary games and players, and Clemson’s corresponding rate of success. The Tigers have won 275 games in 72 years and have won over 73 percent of the contests (275-101-7). The stadium has definitely been good to the Tigers, but it was constructed against the advice of at least one coach. Before Head Coach Jess Neely left for Rice after the 1939 season, he gave Clemson a message. “Don’t ever let them talk you into building a big stadium,” he said. “Put about 10,000 seats behind the YMCA. That’s all you’ll ever need.” Instead of following Neely’s advice, Clemson officials decided to build the new stadium in a valley on the western part of campus. The place took some
clearing, as there were many trees, but luckily there were no hedges. The crews went to work, clearing, cutting, pouring and forming. On Sept. 19, 1942, Memorial Stadium opened with Clemson defeating Presbyterian College 32-13. Those 20,000 seats installed for the opener would soon grow. Howard said that on the day of the first game in the stadium, “the gates were hung at 1 p.m. and we played at 2 p.m.” But that would be all of the construction for awhile. Then in 1958, 18,000 sideline seats were added, and in 1960, 5,658 West endzone seats were added in response to increasing attendance. With the large East endzone (“Green Grass” section), this expansion increased capacity to 53,000. Later, upper decks were added to each side of Memorial Stadium as crowds swelled - the first in 1978 and the second in 1983. It increased capacity to over 80,000, which makes it one of
the nation’s largest on-campus stadiums. In 2006, the WestZone was added, an area that contains coaches offices, locker rooms, a strength training facility, dining room and luxury club level that holds over 1,000 seats. Through the years, Memorial Stadium has become known as “Death Valley.” It was tagged by the late Presbyterian College Head Coach Lonnie McMillian in the late 1940s. After bringing his teams to Clemson for years and getting whipped, he said the place was like “Death Valley.” A few years later, the name stuck. In 1974, the playing surface was named Frank Howard Field for the legendary coach because of his long service and dedication to Clemson University. Luckily, it wasn’t built behind the YMCA.
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RUNNING DOWN THE HILL A CLEMSON TRADITION SINCE 1942, THE TIGERS HAVE RUN DOWN THE HILL HUNDREDS OF TIMES IN FRONT OF RAUCOUS DEATH VALLEY CROWDS.
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hat has been described as “the most exciting 25 seconds in college football” from a color and pageantry standpoint actually started out as a matter-of-fact entrance, mainly because of necessity. The first 20,000 seats in Memorial Stadium were built and ready for use before the 1942 season, less than a year after Pearl Harbor was bombed and the United States was drawn into World War II. The shortest entry into Memorial Stadium was a short walk down Williamson Road from Fike Fieldhouse’s dressing rooms to a gate at the top of the Hill, located behind the East endzone. There were no dressing facilities inside the West endzone of Memorial Stadium...there was only a giant clock, where the hands turned, and a scoreboard that was operated by hand. The team would dress in Fike Fieldhouse, walk down Williamson Road, come in the gate underneath where the scoreboard now stands and jog down the Hill for its warmup exercises. There was no fanfare, no cannon shot fired, no Tiger Paw flag, no “Tiger Rag” played...just the team making its entrance and lining up to do the side-straddle hop. That is the way things went for the next 25 years. Either in 1964 or 1965, Sam Jones, a member of the class of 1919, made a trip to California. He stopped at a spot in Death Valley, Calif. and 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 Fieldhouse for years. One day, he was cleaning up his office and told Gene Willimon, who was executive secretary of IPTAY, to “take this rock and throw it over the fence or out in the ditch...do something with it, but get it out of my office!” Willimon did not think that was the way a rock should be treated. After all, it had been brought over 1,900 miles by a very sincere Tiger fan. By the mid-1960s, Memorial Stadium was living up to its moniker (“Death Valley”) because of the number of Tiger wins that had been recorded there. Actually, the name was first used by Lonnie McMillian, head coach at Presbyterian College during the 1940s. McMillian and the other Blue Hose coaches before him opened each season by playing at Clemson. Seldom scoring (24 shutouts in 39 games) and with only three wins and four ties to show for it, his teams were getting “killed” by the Tigers regularly.
In 1948, McMillian made the comment to the press that he was taking his team to play Clemson in “Death Valley.” An occasional reference to Memorial Stadium by that name could be heard for the next four years, but when Howard started calling it “Death Valley” in the 1950s, the name took off like wildfire. Clemson celebrated its 72nd year in the “Valley” in 2013 with a 6-1 home record. But getting back to Howard’s Rock. It was mounted on a pedestal at the top of the Hill on the East side of the stadium. It was unveiled Sept. 24, 1966, when Clemson played Virginia. The Tigers trailed by 18 points with 17 minutes left and came back to win 40-35 on a 75yard pass from Jimmy Addison to Jacky Jackson in the fourth quarter. That was quite a debut for the Rock.
The team members started rubbing Howard’s Rock prior to running down the Hill on Sept. 23, 1967, a day when Clemson defeated Wake Forest by a score of 23-6. Prior to running down the Hill, Howard told his players, “If you’re going to give me 110 percent, you can rub that Rock. If you’re not, keep your filthy hands off it!” Howard told of the incident the following day on his television show, and the story became legend. When Hootie Ingram succeeded Howard as head coach in 1970, he decided that the team would make its final entrance out of the new dressing room in the West endzone. In all home games during the 1970 and 1971 seasons and the first four games of 1972 when the
Tigers did not run down the Hill, their combined record was 6-9. The seniors decided they wanted to come down the Hill prior to the South Carolina contest, the finale of the 1972 season. The result, in a cold, freezing rain, was a 7-6 victory when Jimmy Williamson knocked down a two-point conversion attempt, which preserved the narrow win. Clemson has made the entrance every home game since 1942, except for the years mentioned above and the first game of 1973 (367 times entering 2014). After final warmups, the team gathers back in its dressing room under the West endzone stands for its final game instructions. Approximately 10 minutes prior to kickoff, the team boards three buses, rides around behind the North stands to the East endzone and disembarks to the top of the Hill behind Howard’s Rock. At the appointed time, the cannon booms, and led by a giant Tiger Paw flag carried by cheerleaders and Rally Cats, the band forms two lines for the team to run between and strikes up “Tiger Rag”... the frenzy starts in all sincerity and usually lasts for three hours. It is a tradition that has inspired Clemson players for many years. Yahoo! Sports agrees, as it rated it the best entrance in the nation in 2014. @ClemsonFB
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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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THE PAW TRAINING TABLE
INDOOR PRACTICE FACILITY INTERIOR
TEAM AUDITORIUM
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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significant aspect of Phase II of the WestZone project at Memorial Stadium was the construction of a new strength training facility on the first floor that is adjacent to the Clemson locker room and the Frank Howard Field playing surface. For the first time, there is a strength training facility exclusively for the development of the Tiger football team. Director of Football Strength & Conditioning Joey Batson, who is in his 18th season at Clemson, makes sure that all Tiger gridders are ready to compete against the top teams in the nation. In his first 17 years in Tigertown, Clemson has played in 15 bowl games and he has coached 25 strength All-Americans on the gridiron. It is the fourth major facilities construction since he joined the football program, an example of his desire to keep Clemson at the forefront of strength training.
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The state-of-the-art facility has the best in all strength training equipment, not to mention the existence of a new sound system, nine flat-screen televisions and a nutrition station, supervised by Sports Nutritionist Lisa Chan, that give Tiger football players a pleasant atmosphere to accomplish the most strenuous work. The strength training facility at Memorial Stadium actually has two floors. The first floor has all the free-weight equipment, including a dumbbell area, and the second floor has cardio equipment. Batson has an extensive staff of strength & conditioning assistants - veteran Strength Coaches Larry Greenlee, Paul Hogan and Adam Smotherman along with Graduate Assistant Rendrick Taylor and six student administrative assistants, Hunter Hughes, Daniel Kirwin, Brandon Mahon, Drew McDuffie, Will Paruta and Scott Wilson.
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JOEY BATSON DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL STRENGTH & CONDITIONING • 18th Season Overall • Newberry ‘85 • Born June 22, 1961
Joey Batson is in his 29th year as a strength & conditioning coach at the collegiate level and 18th year as the director of strength training at Clemson. He has served as a head strength & conditioning coach 25 of his 29 years of service. Batson was named Master Strength & Conditioning Coach by the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) in 2009. The honor is the highest given in the profession. He has had a strong impact on the program since he became director in 1997. He has had much to do with the success of the football program, helping the Tigers to 15 bowl games and eight top-25 finishes. While at Clemson, Batson has worked for three head football coaches and has had a tremendous impact throughout the state at many notable high school programs. Not only does Batson bring professional experience to the position at Clemson, he brings experience as a football player at the collegiate level. The Travelers Rest, S.C. native was a tight end at The Citadel in 1979 before transferring to Newberry, where he was a twoyear letterman and co-captain during his senior season. Batson earned his bachelor of arts degree in physical education from Newberry in 1985 and his master’s degree in education from Clemson in 1988. He is married to the former Susan Malone of Greenville, S.C. They have two sons, Michael and Benjamin.
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MARTIN AIKEN
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DAVID BEASLEY
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T.J. BURRELL
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OG • *Sr. Columbus, Ga.
LB • *So. Goose Creek, S.C.
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MACKENSIE ALEXANDER
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VIC BEASLEY
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CB • *Fr. Immokalee, Fla.
DE • *Gr. Adairsville, Ga.
RODERICK BYERS TE • *Jr. Rock Hill, S.C.
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STEPHONE ANTHONY
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TRAVIS BLANKS
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RYAN CARTER
LB • Sr. Polkton, N.C.
S • Jr. Tallahassee, Fla.
CB • *Fr. Grayson, Ga.
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ADRIAN BAKER
10
BEN BOULWARE
86
SAM COOPER
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C.J. DAVIDSON
23
TYSHON DYE
CB • *Fr. Hallandale, Fla.
LB • So. Anderson, S.C.
TE • *Gr. Brentwood, Tenn.
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TAVARIS BARNES DE • *Sr. Jacksonville, Fla.
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ZAC BROOKS
93
COREY CRAWFORD
67
KALON DAVIS
29
MARCUS EDMOND
RB • Jr. Jonesboro, Ark.
DE • Sr. Columbus, Ga.
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ISAIAH BATTLE
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BRANT BULLISTER
55
TYRONE CROWDER
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KEVIN DODD
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OG • *Fr. Marston, N.C.
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CB • *Fr. Hopkins, S.C.
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DE • *So. Taylors, S.C.
WAYNE GALLMAN RB • *Fr. Loganville, Ga.
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ALEX GOODE RB • *Sr. Ninety Six, S.C.
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GERMONE HOPPER
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JADAR JOHNSON
WR • *So. Charlotte, N.C.
S • So. Orangeburg, 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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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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JAY JAY MCCULLOUGH
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TE • *So. Fort Mill, S.C.
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ANDREW MAASS
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MAVERICK MORRIS
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OT • *Fr. Broxton, Ga.
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ERIC MAC LAIN
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RYAN NORTON
OL • *Jr. Hope Mills, N.C.
OL • *Jr. Simpsonville, S.C.
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TIGER VETERANS
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DORIAN O’DANIEL
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BRADLEY PINION
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STANTON SECKINGER
LB • *Fr. Olney, Md.
P/PK • Jr. Concord, N.C.
TE • *Jr. Isle of Palms, S.C.
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EBENEZER OGUNDEKO DE • *Fr. Brooklyn, N.Y.
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D.J. READER
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ROBERT SMITH
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CARLOS WATKINS
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KORRIN WIGGINS
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OG • Sr. Cullman, Ala.
LS • *Sr. Roebuck, S.C.
DT • *So. Mooresboro, N.C.
S • So. Durham, N.C.
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SCOTT PAGANO
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DANIEL RODRIGUEZ
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TONY STEWARD
DT • *Fr. Honolulu, Hawaii
WR • Sr. Stafford, Va.
LB • Sr. Hastings, Fla.
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JOSH WATSON
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DESHAWN WILLIAMS
DT • *Gr. Wilmington, Del.
DT • Sr. Central, S.C.
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CHARONE PEAKE
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DANE ROGERS
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COLE STOUDT
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TAYLOR WATSON
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MIKE WILLIAMS
WR • *Jr. Moore, S.C.
DE • *Fr. Shelby, N.C.
QB • Sr. Dublin, Ohio
S • *Gr. Simpsonville, S.C.
WR • So. Vance, S.C.
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NICK SCHUESSLER
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CORDREA TANKERSLEY
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REID WEBSTER
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QB • *So. Grayson, Ga.
CB • So. Beech Island, S.C.
OL • *Gr. Woodstock, Ga.
CB • *Sr. Chicago, Ill.
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ADAM CHOICE RB • Fr. Thomasville, Ga.
JUSTIN FALCINELLI OG • Fr. Middletown, Md.
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C.J. FULLER RB • Fr. Easley, S.C.
JEFFERIE GIBSON S • Fr. Hope Mills, N.C.
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TAYLOR HEARN OT • Fr. Williston, S.C.
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KENDALL JOSEPH LB • Fr. Belton, S.C.
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DEMARRE KITT WR • Fr. Fayetteville, Ga.
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CHRIS REGISTER LB • Fr. Browns Summit, N.C.
Total Offense Plays Yards Per Play Rushing Yards Carries Yards Per Carry Rushing Touchdowns Passing Yards Completions Passing Attempts Passing Efficiency (min. 15 att.) Passing Touchdowns
First Downs Points Punting Average Punts Penalties
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MILAN RICHARD TE • Fr. Savannah, Ga.
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JABRIL ROBINSON DT • Fr. Leland, N.C.
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LB • Fr. Flowery Branch, Ga.
Fumbles Fumbles Lost Tackles For Loss Sacks Pass Breakups
756 102 9.2 536 73 10.3 11 467 38 67 262.9 6 6 6 35 35 82 56.6 13 13 15 15 155 227 165 131 5 5 5 5 5 14 5 19 12 18
vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs. vs.
Wake Forest, 10-31-1981 NC State, 11-17-2012 North Texas, 9-4-2010 Wake Forest, 10-31-1981 Virginia, 10-21-1972 Presbyterian College, 9-22-1945 Presbyterian College, 9-22-1945 SC State, 9-6-2014 Virginia Tech, 10-6-2007 Virginia Tech, 10-6-2007 Furman, 9-15-2007 Central Michigan, 10-20-2007 The Citadel, 11-23-2013 North Carolina, 9-27-2014 Wake Forest, 10-31-1981 Central Michigan, 10-20-2007 Wake Forest, 10-31-1981 Wake Forest, 10-29-1977 Furman, 11-21-1942 Pensacola N.A.S., 10-13-1945 Wake Forest, 11-2-1985 Duke, 10-17-1987 Wake Forest, 10-29-1977 Georgia Tech, 9-26-1987 Maryland, 11-16-2002 Western Carolina, 9-25-1982 Virginia, 10-31-1964 Virginia, 10-21-1972 Georgia, 9-19-1981 North Carolina, 11-4-1995 NC State, 10-30-2004 Presbyterian College, 9-1-1953 many NC State, 10-24-1987 Furman, 9-7-1996 The Citadel, 10-4-1986
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ARTAVIS SCOTT WR • Fr. Oldsmar, Fla.
84
CANNON SMITH TE • Fr. Columbia, S.C.
47
ALEX SPENCE PK • Fr. Florence, S.C.
Total Offense Rushing Yards Carries Passing Yards Completions Passing Attempts Completion % (min. 15 att.) Passing Efficiency (min. 15 att.) Passing Touchdowns Receptions Receiving Yards Receiving Touchdowns
All-Purpose Yards Punt Return Yards Kickoff Return Yards Interceptions
1 52
TREVION THOMPSON WR • Fr. Durham, N.C.
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RICHARD YEARGIN DE • Fr. Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.
Tackles Tackles For Loss Sacks
529 263 36 435 38 66 95.0 261.1 6 12 176 3 3 3 312 126 160 3 3 3 3 24 6 4
by Tajh Boyd vs. NC State, 11-17-2012 by Raymond Priester vs. Duke, 11-11-1995 by Ray Yauger vs. Wake Forest, 10-18-1969 by Deshaun Watson vs. North Carolina, 9-27-2014 by Cullen Harper vs. Virginia Tech, 10-6-2007 by Cullen Harper vs. Virginia Tech, 10-6-2007 by Cole Stoudt vs. SC State, 9-7-2013 by Cullen Harper vs. Central Michigan, 10-20-2007 by Deshaun Watson vs. North Carolina, 9-27-2014 by Airese Currie vs. Middle Tennessee, 9-13-2003 by Martavis Bryant vs. Georgia Tech, 11-14-2013 by Dreher Gaskin vs. Auburn, 11-21-1953 by Tony Horne vs. Texas-El Paso, 10-4-1997 by DeAndre Hopkins vs. Ball State, 9-8-2012 by C.J. Spiller vs. Florida State, 11-7-2009 by Donnell Woolford vs. Georgia Tech, 9-26-1987 by John Shields vs. Alabama, 10-25-1969 by Kit Jackson vs. Wake Forest, 10-30-1965 by Brian Dawkins vs. Duke, 11-11-1995 by Alex Ardley vs. Maryland, 10-14-2000 by Michael Hamlin vs. The Citadel, 9-6-2008 by Jeff Davis vs. North Carolina, 11-8-1980 by Keith Adams vs. Duke, 11-6-1999 by Keith Adams vs. Duke, 11-6-1999
Note: Clemson played its first game at Memorial Stadium in 1942.
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TIGER Reserves
39
JORDAN BIANCHI
82
ADRIEN DUNN
56
COLLINS MAULDIN
85
SETH RYAN
WR • *Jr. Greer, S.C.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
WR • *Fr. Clemson, S.C. PRTM
DE • *Jr. Rock Hill, S.C.
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES BIOLOGY
WR • *Fr. Summit, N.J. PRTM
40
JAQUARIUS BRICE
61
DAVID ESTES
17
AUSTIN MCCASKILL
37
CAMERON SCOTT
LB • *Fr. Lancaster, S.C. UNDECLARED
LS • *So. Mauldin, S.C. MANAGEMENT
QB • *Jr. Easley, S.C. HISTORY
CB • Fr. Florence, S.C.
GENERAL ENGINEERING
49
BEAU BROWN
39
CHRISTIAN GROOMES
35
JUSTIN MILLER
54
ZACH SMITH
S • *Jr. Beaufort, S.C.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
PK/P • Fr. Central, S.C. PRE-BUSINESS
TE • *Fr. Six Mile, S.C. ARCHITECTURE
LB • *Jr. Powdersville, S.C. CHEMISTRY
51
JIM BROWN
35
QUINTIN HALL
35
HUNTER RENFROW
75
DANIEL STONE
LS • *Jr. Walterboro, S.C. MANAGEMENT
LB • *So. Piedmont, S.C. UNDECLARED
WR • Fr. Myrtle Beach, S.C.
GENERAL ENGINEERING
DE • *So. Simpsonville, S.C.
MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
47
MARCUS BULLARD
64
LAKE KIRVEN
46
CHAD RICHARDSON
59
LB • *Jr. Columbia, S.C. PRTM
OL • Fr. Sumter, S.C. HISTORY
61
WILLIAM COCKERILL
88
SEAN MAC LAIN
54
ZACH RIGGS
95
ANDY TEASDALL
OT • *So. Sumter, S.C. HISTORY
WR • *Fr. Hope Mills, N.C.
SECONDARY EDUCATION
LB • *So. Sumter, S.C. HEALTH SCIENCE
BRADLEY TATKO LS • *Fr. Greenwood, S.C.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
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DE
6-2
225
*So.
Smoaks, S.C. (Bamberg-Ehrhardt HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
2 Alexander, Mackensie
CB
5-10
190
*Fr.
Immokalee, Fla. (Immokalee HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
42 Anthony, Stephone
LB
21 Baker, Adrian
CB
6-3
245
Sr.
Polkton, N.C. (Anson HS) • Sociology
5-11
180
*Fr.
DE
6-3
275
*Sr.
Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
79 Battle, Isaiah
OT
68 Beasley, David
OG
3 Beasley, Vic
DE
6-7
290
Jr.
Brooklyn, N.Y. (Blue Ridge (Va.) School) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
6-4
330
*Sr.
Columbus, Ga. (G.W. Carver HS) • Sociology
S
10 Boulware, Ben
LB
24 Brooks, Zac
RB
62 Bullister, Brant
OT
41 Burrell, T.J.
LB
40 Byers, Roderick
TE
31 Carter, Ryan
CB
26 Choice, Adam
RB
86 Cooper, Sam
TE
93 Crawford, Corey
DE
55 Crowder, Tyrone
OG
32 Davidson, C.J.
RB
67 Davis, Kalon
OL
98 Dodd, Kevin
DE
23 Dye, Tyshon
RB
29 Edmond, Marcus
CB
50 Falcinelli, Justin
OG
27 Fuller, C.J.
RB
6-3
235
*Gr.
6-1
205
Jr.
6-0
235
So.
6-0
200
Jr.
6-6
315
*Sr.
5-11
215
*So.
6-3
290
*Jr.
Rock Hill, S.C. (Northwestern HS) • Sociology
5-9
180
*Fr.
5-9
215
Fr.
6-6
245
*Gr.
6-5
275
Sr.
6-2
330
*Fr.
Marston, N.C. (Richmond Senior HS) • Sociology
325
Fr.
5-10
200
*Jr.
WR 5-11
175
*So.
22 Howard, D.J.
RB
13 Humphries, Adam
WR 5-11
50 Jarrett, Grady
DT
32 Jenkins, Corbin
PK/P 5-10
14 Jenkins, Martin
CB
18 Johnson, Jadar
S
52 Jones, Kellen
LB
65 Jones, Oliver
OL
34 Joseph, Kendall
LB
20 Kearse, Jayron
S
5-11
205
*Sr.
Lincoln, Ala. (Lincoln HS) • Sociology
6-5
340
*Sr.
195
Sr.
6-0
290
Sr.
6-5
275
*So.
175
*Gr.
5-11
215
*Fr.
5-11
170
*Fr.
Hopkins, S.C. (Lower Richland HS) • Graphic Communications
5-9
180
*Gr.
6-3
305
Fr.
6-0
200
So.
6-0 6-5 5-11
WR
6-4 6-1
36 Lakip, Ammon
PK/P 5-11
90 Lawson, Shaq
230
*Jr.
320
*So.
5-9
215
Fr.
DE
16 Leggett, Jordan
TE
84 Maass, Andrew
WR
78 Mac Lain, Eric
OL
89 McCullough, Jay Jay
TE
69 Morris, Maverick
225
Fr.
OT
58 Norton, Ryan
OL
DE
210
So.
6-1
205
*Fr.
185
Fr.
200
*Jr.
6-4
200
Fr.
6-3
275
So.
6-5
250
So.
6-4
200
*Sr.
6-4
305
*Jr.
5-9
200
*Sr.
6-0
240
*Jr.
Lamar, S.C. (Lamar HS) • Sociology
DE
43 Rogers, Korie
LB
12 Schuessler, Nick
QB
Fr.
6-3
255
Fr.
Leland, N.C. (North Brunswick HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
5-8
180
Sr.
6-3
260
*Fr.
Shelby, N.C. (Crest HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
6-2
235
Fr.
6-3
195
*So.
3 Scott, Artavis
WR 5-10
190
Fr.
6-3 6-4 6-3
81 Seckinger, Stanton
TE
84 Smith, Cannon
TE
27 Smith, Robert
S
75 Sobeski, Michael
LS
47 Spence, Alex
PK
6-5
240
*Jr.
6-4
240
Fr.
5-11
215
Sr.
6-2
230
*Sr.
6-2
190
Fr.
7 Steward, Tony
LB
6-0
235
Sr.
Hastings, Fla. (Pedro Menendez HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
18 Stoudt, Cole
QB
25 Tankersley, Cordrea
CB
1 Thompson, Trevion
WR
6-4
225
Sr.
6-1
195
So.
Beech Island, S.C. (Silver Bluff HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
6-2
195
Fr.
6-3
295
*So.
6-2
205
Fr.
Durham, N.C. (Hillside HS) • Pre-Business
94 Watkins, Carlos
DT
Mooresboro, N.C. (Chase HS) • Sociology
4 Watson, Deshaun
QB
Gainesville, Ga. (Gainesville HS) • Communication Studies
245
*So.
295
91 Watson, Josh
DT
30 Watson, Taylor
S
77 Webster, Reid
OL
12 Wiggins, Korrin
S
99 Williams, DeShawn
DT
6-4
290
*Gr.
200
*Gr.
Wilmington, Del. (John Dickinson HS) • Sociology
*Fr.
285
*Jr.
5-10
Simpsonville, S.C. (Woodmont HS) • Civil Engineering
6-4
300
*Gr.
Woodstock, Ga. (Etowah HS) • Management & Marketing
6-2
215
*Fr.
6-3
250
*Fr.
10 Olson, David
QB
56 Pagano, Scott
DT
19 Peake, Charone
WR
26 Peters, Garry
CB
6-0
190
*Sr.
92 Pinion, Bradley
P/PK 6-6
240
Jr.
6-2
220
6-3
295
6-2
5-11
195
So.
6-1
295
Sr.
6-4
210
So.
5-11
185
*Sr.
Durham, N.C. (Hillside HS) • Health Science
Central, S.C. (Daniel HS) • Sociology
*Gr.
7 Williams, Mike
WR
Vance, S.C. (Lake Marion HS) • Sociology
*Fr.
Honolulu, Hawaii (Moanalua HS) • Sociology
Ninety Six, S.C. (Ninety Six HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
85 Rogers, Dane
245
Dublin, Ohio (Dublin Coffman HS) • Sociology
Lexington, S.C. (Irmo HS) • Youth Development Leadership
Hope Mills, N.C. (Gray’s Creek HS) • Sports Communication
WR
6-2
Florence, S.C. (West Florence HS) • Pre-Business
Brooklyn, N.Y. (Thomas Jefferson HS) • Communication Studies
Loganville, Ga. (Grayson HS) • Communication Studies
83 Rodriguez, Daniel
Fr.
Roebuck, S.C. (Dorman HS) • Mechanical Engineering
Broxton, Ga. (Coffee HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
1 Ogundeko, Ebenezer
DT
245
St. George, S.C. (Woodland HS) • Health Science
Olney, Md. (Our Lady of Good Counsel HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Easley, S.C. (Easley HS) • Sociology
96 Robinson, Jabril
6-2
Columbia, S.C. (Hammond School) • Pre-Business
Central, S.C. (Daniel HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
LB
TE
Sr.
Isle of Palms, S.C. (Porter-Gaud School) • Management
Ninety Six, S.C. (Ninety Six HS) • Health Science
6 O’Daniel, Dorian
80 Richard, Milan
330
Oldsmar, Fla. (East Lake HS) • Communication Studies
Simpsonville, S.C. (Mauldin HS) • History
Middletown, Md. (Middletown HS) • Pre-Business
LB
6-5
Grayson, Ga. (Grayson HS) • Accounting
Fort Mill, S.C. (Nation Ford HS) • Communication Studies
Elberton, Ga. (Elbert County Comprehensive HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
45 Register, Chris
Jr.
Flowery Branch, Ga. (Buford HS) • Pre-Business
Hope Mills, N.C. (Jack Britt HS) • Health Science
Taylors, S.C. (Riverside HS) • Sociology
OG
325
Stafford, Va. (Brooke Point HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Ridgeway, S.C. (Richard Winn Academy) • Mechanical Engineering
Chester, S.C. (Chester Senior HS) • Modern Languages
74 Region, Spencer
6-2
Savannah, Ga. (Calvary Day School) • Communication Studies
Navarre, Fla. (Navarre HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Clemson, S.C. (Daniel HS) • Sociology
OT
6-4
Charlotte, N.C. (Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology) • Sociology
8 Kitt, Demarre
DT
Greensboro, N.C. (Grimsley HS) • Communication Studies
Browns Summit, N.C. (Dudley HS) • General Engineering
Johns Creek, Ga. (Chattahoochee HS) • Sociology
Columbus, Ga. (G.W. Carver HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
73 Gore, Joe
*So.
Fayetteville, Ga. (Sandy Creek HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Brentwood, Tenn. (The Ensworth School) • Management
LB
310
Fort Myers, Fla. (South Fort Myers HS) • Communication Studies
Thomasville, Ga. (Thomas County Central HS) • Health Science
44 Goodson, B.J.
6-3
Williston, S.C. (Williston-Elko HS) • Undeclared
5 Hopper, Germone
48 Reader, D.J.
Cullman, Ala. (Cullman HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Belton, S.C. (Belton-Honea Path HS) • Health Science
Grayson, Ga. (Grayson HS) • Pre-Business
RB
OT
*Fr.
Houston, Texas (St. Pius X HS) • Economics
Goose Creek, S.C. (Goose Creek HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
38 Goode, Alex
51 Hearn, Taylor
235
Orangeburg, S.C. (Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS) • Pre-Business
Greenville, S.C. (Eastside HS) • Mechanical Engineering
S
C
6-1
Clemson, S.C. (Daniel HS) • Sociology
Roswell, Ga. (Centennial HS) • Sociology
Jonesboro, Ark. (Jonesboro Senior HS) • Sociology
17 Gibson, Jefferie
57 Guillermo, Jay
So.
Conway, S.C. (Conway HS) • Civil Engineering
Anderson, S.C. (T.L. Hanna HS) • Pre-Business
RB
TE
205
Conyers, Ga. (Rockdale County HS) • Management
Tallahassee, Fla. (North Florida Christian School) • Sociology
9 Gallman, Wayne
87 Greenlee, D.J.
6-3
Spartanburg, S.C. (Dorman HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Adairsville, Ga. (Adairsville HS) • Sociology
11 Blanks, Travis
S
Sylacauga, Ala. (Sylacauga HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Maryville, Tenn. (Maryville HS) • Sociology
Hallandale, Fla. (Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory) • English
9 Barnes, Tavaris
15 Green, T.J.
38 Williamson, Kevin
CB
49 Yeargin, Richard
DE
Chicago, Ill. (Mount San Antonio (Calif.) College) • Health Science
205
*Jr.
Moore, S.C. (Dorman HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
6-4
225
Fr.
Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. (University School of Nova Southeastern University) • Pre-Business
Conyers, Ga. (Heritage HS) • Sociology
6-5
290
*Jr.
Lake Waccamaw, N.C. (East Columbus HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management
Concord, N.C. (Northwest Cabarrus HS) • Management
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CB
5-11
180
Fr.
4 Arbuckle, Nick
QB
3 Batiste, Tarris
S
6-1
215
Jr.
6-1
200
*Jr.
79 Bell, Madison
OL
18 Bell, Ronnie
QB
13 Blair, Lynquez
WR 5-10
15 Boyd, Todd
WR 5-11
86 Brooks, Joel
WR
24 Caffey, Marcus
RB
11 Chastain, Clay
TE
6-3
280
*Fr.
LB
52 Jones, Tevin
DE
77 Kaplan, A.J.
OT
99 King, Melvin
LB
97 Lawrence, Jalen
NG
85 Lawrence, Shawayne
DE
96 Lutz, Wil
PK/P 6-0
32 Lytle, Jonathan
FB
69 Martin, Ronald
C
34 May, Jamaal
S
16 McLane, Ben
QB
87 Minor, Nathaniel
WR
63 Moore, Davis
OL
25 Neal, Kyler
RB
81 Nemec, Tyler
WR
57 Otiwu, Justin
LB
98 Paxton, Nate
LB
6-1
285
*Jr.
51 Payne, Trey
LB
6-0
230
*Fr.
78 Perez, Cristian
DL
6-0
280
*Sr.
76 Perez, Jayro
DL
6-1
260
*Jr.
LB
6-0
225
Jr.
23 Ricks, Malik
LB
6-1
230
Fr.
46 Robinson, Jarrell
LB
6-2
215
*Sr.
45 Rucker, Keith
TE
6-3
235
So.
TE
6-4
240
*Jr.
200
Jr.
6-0 6-4
5-11
190
*Jr.
230
*Sr.
175
Sr.
270
So.
180
Fr.
6-4
275
Sr.
6-0
175
*So.
6-3
225
Jr.
6-0
195
Jr.
6-1
285
So.
6-4
215
*So.
6-4
270
So.
LB
6-5
250
So.
190
Jr.
29 Clay, B.J.
CB
42 Crocker, Dontavis
RB
62 Cunningham, Will
DL
58 Davidson, Jah-Mai
OG
19 Davis, Robert
WR
6-0
180
Fr.
6-1
240
*Jr.
5-9
200
*Sr.
6-1
290
*Sr.
6-1
280
*Fr.
5-10
190
*Sr.
6-4
290
*So.
6-1
210
*Jr.
6-3
198
So.
6-2
180
*Jr.
CB
5-10
185
So.
6-4
300
*Fr.
27 Dukes, Bruce
CB
66 Ellis, Bryan
OL
65 Evans, Taylor
OL
59 Gorringe, Garrett
OG
5-10
195
*Jr.
185
Fr.
38 Spencer, Jameel
LB
6-1
215
So.
91 Stetzer, Marcus
DL
6-0
255
*Sr.
56 Stoehr, Alex
OL
6-2
300
Fr.
53 Strickland, Tanner
DE
6-3
270
*So.
10 Sullivan, Chandon
S
5-11
180
Fr.
80 Sweeting, Avery
WR
5-8
160
Jr.
84 Teknipp, Bill
TE
6-4
235
*Fr.
83 Traylor, James
LB
6-3
220
Fr.
74 Willer, Sebastian
OT
6-5
279
*Fr.
36 Williams, Bryan
S
6-3
200
*So.
35 Williams, Damian
DB
5-11
175
*So.
70 Wolgamott, Steve
OT
6-6
315
Jr.
50 Wynn, Tim
OL
6-3
300
*Sr.
54 Zeigler, Daniel
LS
6-5
240
*Fr.
Fairburn, Ga. (Creekside HS)
5-11
218
So.
Maize, Kan. (Butler CC)
6-0
200
*So.
Atlanta, Ga. (Mays HS)
6-1
225
*Fr.
Buford, Ga. (Mill Creek HS)
Marietta, Ga. (Lassiter HS)
6-1
Miramar, Fla. (Miramar HS)
Suwanee, Ga. (North Gwinnett HS)
Warner Robins, Ga. (Northside HS)
WR
Calhoun, Ga. (Calhoun HS)
Dallas, Ga. (East Paulding HS)
Snellville, Ga. (Brookwood HS)
17 Smith, Glenn
Columbus, Ga. (Columbus HS)
Loganville, Ga. (Loganville HS)
Cape Coral, Fla. (Ida Baker HS)
*Sr.
McDonough, Ga. (Eagle’s Landing HS)
Lilburn, Ga. (Brookwood HS)
Columbus, Ga. (Hutchinson (Kan.) CC)
215
Brunswick, Ga. (Brunswick HS)
Snellville, Ga. (Brookwood HS)
Dacula, Ga. (Dacula HS)
5-10
Winder, Ga. (Winder-Barrow HS)
Locust Grove, Ga. (Luella HS)
Decatur, Ga. (Columbia HS)
RB
Zebulon, Ga. (Pike County HS)
Conyers, Ga. (Rockdale County HS)
Powder Springs, Ga. (Georgia Military College)
14 Smith, Duvall
Suwanee, Ga. (North Gwinnett HS)
Dallas, Ga. (Reedley (Calif.) College)
Atlanta, Ga. (Iowa Western CC)
Jr.
Columbus, Ga. (Shaw HS)
Newnan, Ga. (Northgate HS)
Acworth, Ga. (North Paulding HS)
195
Smyrna, Ga. (Woodward Academy)
McDonough, Ga. (Eagle’s Landing HS)
Moultrie, Ga. (Colquitt County HS)
6-1
Warner Robins, Ga. (Northside HS)
Macon, Ga. (Westside HS)
Swainsboro, Ga. (Swainsboro HS)
S
Roswell, Ga. (Roswell HS)
Hinesville, Ga. (Liberty County HS)
Fayetteville, Ga. (Sandy Creek HS)
1 Simon, Nate
Compton, Calif. (Golden West College)
Las Vegas, Nev. (Palomar (Calif.) College)
Kennesaw, Ga. (Harrison HS)
Snellville, Ga. (South Gwinnett HS)
Scottdale, Ga. (Clarkston HS)
Tyrone, Ga. (Sandy Creek HS)
6-0
270
*Fr.
Warner Robins, Ga. (Northside HS)
Albany, Ga. (Mitchell County HS)
6-4
305
*Jr.
Dalton, Ga. (Southeast Whitfield HS)
Irvine, Calif. (Saddleback College)
6-4
295
*So.
Dalton, Ga. (Southeast Whitfield HS)
Lawrenceville, Ga. (Grayson HS)
9 Harden, Donovan
47 Jeppesen, Sean
6-1
Hampton, Ga. (Luella HS)
Cartersville, Ga. (Cass HS)
7 Dowling, Robert
S
Fortson, Ga. (West Georgia Technical College)
Camarillo, Calif. (Pierce College)
5 Cheridor, Mackendy
26 Jacobs, Dartez
Atlanta, Ga. (College of the Canyons (Calif.))
Auburn, Ala. (Auburn HS)
WR 5-11
175
*Jr.
6 Peterson, Joseph
Dothan, Ala. (Dothan HS)
Rialto, Calif. (Rancho Cucamonga HS)
64 Hawkins, Akil
OL
95 Haywood, Spencer
LB
37 Hill, Trent
S
55 Hopson, Carnell
DE
28 Howse, Gerald
RB
49 Hubbard, Matt
P/PK 6-4
67 Huey, David
NG
75 Ivory, Michael
OT
6-2
282
*So.
Lithonia, Ga. (Stephenson HS)
Fayetteville, Ga. (Fayette County HS)
6-2
200
Sr.
Portal, Ga. (Portal HS)
Suwanee, Ga. (Lambert HS)
5-10
185
So.
Cincinnati, Ohio (Moeller HS)
Atlanta, Ga. (Martin Luther King Jr. HS)
6-2
268
So.
6-2
220
Sr.
235
71 Ruskell, Mark
C
6-3
286
*So.
12 Scaife, Emiere
QB
6-2
218
Fr.
43 Scott, Matavius
LB
6-2
206
*Fr.
30 Simmons, Nick
CB
5-10
193
*So.
Duluth, Ga. (Duluth HS)
Murfreesboro, Tenn. (Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College)
Sr.
Charlotte, N.C. (Mallard Creek HS)
Peachtree City, Ga. (Starr’s Mill HS)
6-2
290
*Jr.
Carnesville, Ga. (Franklin County HS)
Antioch, Tenn. (Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet HS)
Louisville, Ky. (Coffeyville (Kan.) CC)
8 Ruiz, Joel
Kingsland, Ga. (Camden County HS)
Powder Springs, Ga. (South Paulding HS)
6-5
340
*So.
Madison, Ga. (Morgan County HS)
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GEORGIA STATE University
UNIVERSITY PROFILE Georgia State University, an enterprising urban public research university, is a national leader in graduating students from widely diverse backgrounds. Centered in the historic financial hub of downtown Atlanta, the university provides 32,000 students with unsurpassed connections to the city’s business, government, nonprofit and cultural organizations. The university offers 250 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in more than 100 fields of study in its eight colleges and schools. Georgia State has more than 180,000 alumni across the state and around the world. The careers and lives of these graduates were shaped by a distinctively enterprising university culture that values ambition, hard work, dedication and perseverance.
UNIVERSITY FACTS
MARK BECKER
Location Enrollment President Athletic Director Nickname Colors Conference Home Field First Year of Football Series Record Athletic Website
Atlanta, Ga. 32,000 Mark Becker Charlie Cobb Panthers Blue & White Sun Belt Conference Georgia Dome (28,155) 2010 0-0 GeorgiaStateSports.com
President
COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH Head Coach Trent Miles (Indiana State ‘86) Record at Georgia State (Seasons) 1-21 (2nd) Career Record (Seasons) 21-57 (7th)
ASSISTANT COACHES
CHARLIE COBB Athletic Director
TRENT MILES Head Coach
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Coach Harold Etheridge Luke Huard Shannon Jackson Jeff Jagodzinski Tim Lappano Brock Lough Jesse Minter P.J. Volker J.D. Williams
Position(s) Alma Mater AHC, OL Western New Mexico ‘82 QB North Carolina ‘02 DL Indiana State ‘00 OC Wisconsin-Whitewater ‘85 WR Idaho ‘83 RB Indiana State ‘12 DC Mount St. Joseph ‘05 RC, LB Mount St. Joseph ‘05 STC, DB Fresno State ‘97
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2014 GEORGIA STATE FOOTBALL
GEORGIA STATE ROSTER
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NICK ARBUCKLE QB • Jr. Camarillo, Calif.
27
BRUCE DUKES
77
A.J. KAPLAN
46
JARRELL ROBINSON
CB • *Jr. Tyrone, Ga.
OT • Sr. Las Vegas, Nev.
LB • *Sr. Portal, Ga.
3
TARRIS BATISTE S • *Jr. Cartersville, Ga.
65
TAYLOR EVANS
97
JALEN LAWRENCE
8
OL • *Jr. Irvine, Calif.
NG • So. Macon, Ga.
JOEL RUIZ TE • *Jr. Kingsland, Ga.
13
LYNQUEZ BLAIR
9
DONOVAN HARDEN
85
SHAWAYNE LAWRENCE
1
WR • Sr. Swainsboro, Ga.
WR • *Jr. Rialto, Calif.
DE • So. McDonough, Ga.
24
MARCUS CAFFEY
75
MICHAEL IVORY
96
WIL LUTZ
RB • Jr. Atlanta, Ga.
OT • *So. Louisville, Ky.
PK/P • Jr. Newnan, Ga.
5
MACKENDY CHERIDOR
47
SEAN JEPPESEN
51
TREY PAYNE
LB • So. Decatur, Ga.
LB • *Sr. Fortson, Ga.
LB • *Fr. Warner Robins, Ga.
19
ROBERT DAVIS
52
TEVIN JONES
6
WR • So. Warner Robins, Ga.
DE • So. Hampton, Ga.
JOSEPH PETERSON LB • Jr. Dothan, Ala.
NATE SIMON S • Jr. Compton, Calif.
NICKK AARBUCKLE RBUC QUARTERBACK
56
ALEX STOEHR OL • Fr. Suwanee, Ga.
10
CHANDON SULLIVAN S • Fr. Winder, Ga.
50
TIM WYNN OL • *Sr. Atlanta, Ga.
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CLEMSON # 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 9 10 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 27 27 29 30 31 32 32 34 36 38 38 40 41 42 43 44 45 47 48 49 50 50 51 52 53 55 56 57 58 62 65 67 68 69 73 74 75 77 78 79 80 81 83 84 84 85 86 87 89 90 91 92 93 94 96 98 99
Player Ebenezer Ogundeko Trevion Thompson Mackensie Alexander Vic Beasley Artavis Scott Deshaun Watson Germone Hopper Dorian O’Daniel Tony Steward Mike Williams Demarre Kitt Tavaris Barnes Wayne Gallman Ben Boulware David Olson Travis Blanks Korrin Wiggins Nick Schuessler Adam Humphries Martin Jenkins T.J. Green Jordan Leggett Jefferie Gibson Cole Stoudt Jadar Johnson Charone Peake Jayron Kearse Adrian Baker D.J. Howard Tyshon Dye Zac Brooks Cordrea Tankersley Garry Peters Adam Choice Robert Smith C.J. Fuller Marcus Edmond Taylor Watson Ryan Carter C.J. Davidson Corbin Jenkins Kendall Joseph Ammon Lakip Kevin Williamson Alex Goode Roderick Byers T.J. Burrell Stephone Anthony Korie Rogers B.J. Goodson Chris Register Alex Spence D.J. Reader Richard Yeargin Grady Jarrett Justin Falcinelli Taylor Hearn Kellen Jones Martin Aiken Tyrone Crowder Scott Pagano Jay Guillermo Ryan Norton Brant Bullister Oliver Jones Kalon Davis David Beasley Maverick Morris Joe Gore Spencer Region Michael Sobeski Reid Webster Eric Mac Lain Isaiah Battle Milan Richard Stanton Seckinger Daniel Rodriguez Andrew Maass Cannon Smith Dane Rogers Sam Cooper D.J. Greenlee Jay Jay McCullough Shaq Lawson Josh Watson Bradley Pinion Corey Crawford Carlos Watkins Jabril Robinson Kevin Dodd DeShawn Williams
Pos. DE WR CB DE WR QB WR LB LB WR WR DE RB LB QB S S QB WR CB S TE S QB S WR S CB RB RB RB CB CB RB S RB CB S CB RB PK/P LB PK/P CB RB TE LB LB LB LB LB PK DT DE DT OG OT LB DE OG DT C OL OT OL OL OG OT OT OG LS OL OL OT TE TE WR WR TE DE TE TE TE DE DT P/PK DE DT DT DE DT
Hgt. 6-3 6-2 5-10 6-3 5-10 6-2 5-11 6-2 6-0 6-4 6-1 6-3 6-1 6-0 6-2 6-1 5-11 6-3 5-11 5-9 6-3 6-5 6-4 6-4 6-0 6-2 6-4 5-11 5-11 5-11 6-0 6-1 6-0 5-9 5-11 5-9 5-11 5-10 5-9 5-10 5-10 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-9 6-3 5-11 6-3 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-0 6-3 6-4 6-0 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-6 6-5 6-5 6-4 6-4 6-5 6-5 6-2 6-4 6-4 6-7 6-2 6-5 5-8 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-6 6-1 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-6 6-5 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-1
Wgt. 250 195 190 235 190 205 175 215 235 210 185 275 205 235 220 205 195 195 195 180 205 250 200 225 200 205 210 180 205 215 200 195 190 215 215 215 170 200 180 200 175 225 200 185 200 290 215 245 235 240 245 190 325 225 290 305 325 230 225 330 295 310 285 315 320 340 330 295 290 330 230 300 305 290 245 240 180 200 240 260 245 235 245 275 290 240 275 295 255 275 295
GEORGIA STATE Cl. *Fr. Fr. *Fr. *Gr. Fr. Fr. *So. *Fr. Sr. So. Fr. *Sr. *Fr. So. *Gr. Jr. So. *So. Sr. *Gr. So. So. Fr. Sr. So. *Jr. So. *Fr. *Sr. *Fr. Jr. So. *Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. *Fr. *Gr. *Fr. *Jr. *Gr. Fr. *Jr. *Sr. *Sr. *Jr. *So. Sr. Fr. *Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. *Jr. *So. *Fr. *Fr. *So. *Jr. *Sr. *So. *Sr. *Sr. *Fr. *Jr. Sr. *Sr. *Gr. *Jr. Jr. Fr. *Jr. Sr. *Sr. Fr. *Fr. *Gr. *Fr. *So. So. *Gr. Jr. Sr. *So. Fr. *So. Sr.
TIGERS vs. PANTHERS
STARTING LINEUPS WHEN CLEMSON HAS THE BALL CLEMSON OFFENSE Pos. LT LG C RG RT TE WR QB RB WR WR PK
# 79 78 58 77 67 86 3 18 9 13 7 36
Player Isaiah Battle Eric Mac Lain Ryan Norton Reid Webster Kalon Davis Sam Cooper Artavis Scott Cole Stoudt Wayne Gallman Adam Humphries Mike Williams Ammon Lakip
Pos. DE NG DE OLB ILB ILB OLB CB S S CB P
# 52 97 85 99 51 6 46 27 3 10 29 49
Player Tevin Jones Jalen Lawrence Shawayne Lawrence Melvin King Trey Payne Joseph Peterson Jarrell Robinson Bruce Dukes Tarris Batiste Chandon Sullivan B.J. Clay Matt Hubbard
Hgt. 6-7 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6 5-10 6-4 6-1 5-11 6-4 5-11
Wgt. 290 305 285 300 340 245 190 225 205 195 210 200
Cl. Jr. *Jr. *Jr. *Gr. *Sr. *Gr. Fr. Sr. *Fr. Sr. So. *Jr.
GEORGIA STATE DEFENSE Hgt. 6-4 6-1 6-4 6-3 6-0 6-0 6-2 5-10 6-1 5-11 6-0 6-4
Wgt. 270 285 270 225 230 225 215 195 200 180 180 235
Cl. So. So. So. Jr. *Fr. Jr. *Sr. *Jr. *Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr.
WHEN GEORGIA STATE HAS THE BALL GEORGIA STATE OFFENSE Pos. LT LG C RG RT TE WR QB RB WR WR PK
# 77 64 50 56 65 8 19 4 24 13 9 96
Player A.J. Kaplan Akil Hawkins Tim Wynn Alex Stoehr Taylor Evans Joel Ruiz Robert Davis Nick Arbuckle Marcus Caffey Lynquez Blair Donovan Harden Wil Lutz
Hgt. 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-1 6-0 5-10 5-11 6-0
Pos. DE DT DT DE SLB/NB MLB WLB CB S S CB P
# 93 50 99 3 12 42 7 2 20 27 26 92
Player Corey Crawford Grady Jarrett DeShawn Williams Vic Beasley Korrin Wiggins Stephone Anthony Tony Steward Mackensie Alexander Jayron Kearse Robert Smith Garry Peters Bradley Pinion
Wgt. 275 282 300 300 305 240 198 215 195 175 175 190
Cl. Sr. *So. *Sr. Fr. *Jr. *Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. *Jr. Jr.
Wgt. 275 290 295 235 195 245 235 190 210 215 190 240
Cl. Sr. Sr. Sr. *Gr. So. Sr. Sr. *Fr. So. Sr. *Sr. Jr.
CLEMSON DEFENSE Hgt. 6-5 6-0 6-1 6-3 5-11 6-3 6-0 5-10 6-4 5-11 6-0 6-6
# 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 34 35 36 37 38 42 43 45 46 47 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 62 63 64 65 66 67 69 70 71 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 83 84 85 86 87 91 95 96 97 98 99
Player Nate Simon Tarris Batiste Nick Arbuckle Mackendy Cheridor Joseph Peterson Robert Dowling Joel Ruiz Donovan Harden Chandon Sullivan Clay Chastain Emiere Scaife Lynquez Blair Duvall Smith Todd Boyd Ben McLane Glenn Smith Ronnie Bell Robert Davis Antreal Allen Malik Ricks Marcus Caffey Kyler Neal Dartez Jacobs Bruce Dukes Gerald Howse B.J. Clay Nick Simmons Jonathan Lytle Jamaal May Damian Williams Bryan Williams Trent Hill Jameel Spencer Dontavis Crocker Matavius Scott Keith Rucker Jarrell Robinson Sean Jeppesen Matt Hubbard Tim Wynn Trey Payne Tevin Jones Tanner Strickland Daniel Zeigler Carnell Hopson Alex Stoehr Justin Otiwu Jah-Mai Davidson Garrett Gorringe Will Cunningham Davis Moore Akil Hawkins Taylor Evans Bryan Ellis David Huey Ronald Martin Steve Wolgamott Mark Ruskell Sebastian Willer Michael Ivory Jayro Perez A.J. Kaplan Cristian Perez Madison Bell Avery Sweeting Tyler Nemec James Traylor Bill Teknipp Shawayne Lawrence Joel Brooks Nathaniel Minor Marcus Stetzer Spencer Haywood Wil Lutz Jalen Lawrence Nate Paxton Melvin King
Pos. S S QB LB LB CB TE WR S TE QB WR RB WR QB WR QB WR CB LB RB RB S CB RB CB CB FB S DB S S LB RB LB TE LB LB P/PK OL LB DE DE LS DE OL LB OG OG DL OL OL OL OL NG C OT C OT OT DL OT DL OL WR WR LB TE DE WR WR DL LB PK/P NG LB LB
Hgt. 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-5 6-0 5-10 6-4 5-11 5-11 6-4 6-2 5-10 5-10 5-11 6-1 6-1 5-11 6-3 5-11 6-1 6-0 5-11 6-1 5-10 6-2 6-0 5-10 6-1 5-10 5-11 6-3 5-10 6-1 5-9 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-0 6-4 6-3 6-0 6-4 6-3 6-5 6-2 6-2 6-1 6-4 6-4 6-1 6-4 6-2 6-4 6-0 6-2 6-1 6-6 6-3 6-5 6-5 6-1 6-4 6-0 6-3 5-8 6-0 6-3 6-4 6-4 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-1 6-1 6-3
Wgt. 195 200 215 250 225 185 240 175 180 215 218 175 215 180 210 185 190 198 180 230 195 218 200 195 220 180 193 240 190 175 200 185 215 200 206 235 215 230 235 300 230 270 270 240 268 300 225 290 295 280 300 282 305 270 290 290 315 286 279 340 260 275 280 280 160 200 220 235 270 175 180 255 200 190 285 285 225
Cl. Jr. *Jr. Jr. So. Jr. So. *Jr. *Jr. Fr. *So. Fr. Sr. *Sr. Fr. *Jr. Fr. *Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. Jr. *Jr. Sr. Fr. *So. *Jr. *Sr. *So. *So. So. So. *Sr. *Fr. So. *Sr. *Sr. Sr. *Sr. *Fr. So. *So. *Fr. So. Fr. *Fr. *So. *So. *Fr. *Fr. *So. *Jr. *Fr. *Jr. *Sr. Jr. *So. *Fr. *So. *Jr. Sr. *Sr. *Fr. Jr. *So. Fr. *Fr. So. *So. *Jr. *Sr. Sr. Jr. So. *Jr. Jr.
OFFICIALS Referee Tom McCreesh Umpire Donald Yates Head Linesman George Geiss Line Judge Roderick Pearson Side Judge Glenn Street Field Judge Milton Britton
Back Judge Doug Smith TV Liaison Ron Young Tech. Advisor Nicholas Trainer Communicator Jack McElwee Replay Tech. Kennon Holcombe ECO Greg Honea
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2014 OPPONENT RESULTS & SCHEDULES GEORGIA (8-2) Opponent Clemson * at South Carolina Troy * Tennessee * Vanderbilt * at Missouri * at Arkansas * Florida * at Kentucky * Auburn Date 11-22 11-29
SC STATE (7-4)
W-L W L W W W W W L W W
Score 45-21 35-38 66-0 35-32 44-17 34-0 45-32 20-38 63-31 34-7
Opponent Charleston Southern Georgia Tech
Time Noon
BOSTON COLLEGE (6-4) Opponent at Massachusetts * Pittsburgh Southern California Maine Colorado State * at NC State * Clemson * at Wake Forest * at Virginia Tech * Louisville Date Opponent 11-22 * at Florida State 11-29 * Syracuse
W-L W L W W L W L W W L
Opponent at Benedict at Clemson at Coastal Carolina Furman * at Hampton * North Carolina A&T * North Carolina Central * Bethune-Cookman * Savannah State * at Florida A&M * at Morgan State Date Opponent 11-22 * Norfolk State
W-L W L L W W W L W W W L
FLORIDA STATE (10-0) Score 63-0 7-73 3-30 17-7 17-10 13-0 35-48 20-14 59-7 34-17 21-24
Time 1:30 p.m.
SYRACUSE (3-7)
Score 30-7 20-30 37-31 40-10 21-24 30-14 13-17 23-17 33-31 19-38
Time 3:30 p.m.
Opponent Villanova at Central Michigan Maryland Notre Dame * Louisville * Florida State * at Wake Forest * at Clemson * NC State * Duke
W-L W(2OT) W L L L L W L L L
Opponent Oklahoma State The Citadel * Clemson * at NC State * Wake Forest * at Syracuse Notre Dame * at Louisville * Virginia * at Miami (Fla.) Date Opponent 11-22 * Boston College 11-29 Florida
W-L W W W(OT) W W W W W W W
Score 37-31 37-12 23-17 56-41 43-3 38-20 31-27 42-31 34-20 30-26
Time 3:30 p.m.
WAKE FOREST (2-8) Score 27-26 40-3 20-34 15-31 6-28 20-38 30-7 6-16 17-24 10-27
Date Opponent Time 11-22 * at Pittsburgh 3:30 p.m. 11-29 * at Boston College
Opponent at Louisiana-Monroe Gardner-Webb at Utah State Army * at Louisville * at Florida State * Syracuse * Boston College * Clemson * at NC State
W-L L W L W L L L L L L
Score 10-17 23-7 24-36 24-21 10-20 3-43 7-30 17-23 20-34 13-42
Date Opponent Time 11-22 * Virginia Tech 12:30 p.m. 11-29 * at Duke
NORTH CAROLINA (5-5) Opponent Liberty San Diego State at East Carolina * at Clemson * Virginia Tech at Notre Dame * Georgia Tech * at Virginia * at Miami (Fla.) * Pittsburgh Date Opponent 11-20 * at Duke 11-29 * NC State
W-L W W L L L L W W L W
Score 56-29 31-27 41-70 35-50 17-34 43-50 48-43 28-27 20-47 40-35
Time 7:30 p.m.
GEORGIA TECH (9-2) Opponent Wofford at Tulane Georgia Southern * at Virginia Tech * Miami (Fla.) * Duke * at North Carolina * at Pittsburgh * Virginia * at NC State * Clemson Date 11-29
Opponent at Georgia
W-L W W W W W L L W W W W
Score 38-19 38-21 42-38 27-24 28-17 25-31 43-48 56-28 35-10 56-23 28-6 Time
NC STATE (6-5) Opponent Georgia Southern Old Dominion at South Florida Presbyterian College * Florida State * at Clemson * Boston College * at Louisville * at Syracuse * Georgia Tech * Wake Forest
W-L W W W W L L L L W L W
Date Opponent 11-29 * at North Carolina
LOUISVILLE (7-3) Score 24-23 46-34 49-17 42-0 41-56 0-41 14-30 18-30 24-17 23-56 42-13 Time
GEORGIA STATE (1-9) Opponent Abilene Christian * New Mexico State Air Force at Washington * at Louisiana-Lafayette * Arkansas State * at South Alabama * Georgia Southern * at Appalachian State * at Troy Date Opponent 11-22 at Clemson 11-29 * Texas State
W-L W L L L L L L L L L
Score 38-37 31-34 38-48 14-45 31-34 10-52 27-30 31-69 0-44 21-45
Time 3:30 p.m. 2 p.m.
Opponent * Miami (Fla.) Murray State * at Virginia at Florida International * Wake Forest * at Syracuse * at Clemson * NC State * Florida State * at Boston College Date 11-22 11-29
W-L W W L W W W L W L W
Opponent at Notre Dame Kentucky
Score 31-13 66-21 21-23 34-3 20-10 28-6 17-23 30-18 31-42 38-19
Time 3:30 p.m.
SOUTH CAROLINA (5-5) Opponent * Texas A&M East Carolina * Georgia * at Vanderbilt * Missouri * at Kentucky Furman * at Auburn * Tennessee * at Florida Date 11-22 11-29
W-L L W W W L L W L L(OT) W(OT)
Opponent South Alabama at Clemson
Score 28-52 33-23 38-35 48-34 20-21 38-45 41-10 35-42 42-45 23-20 Time Noon
* - conference regular-season game; Note: All times are EST; home games in bold.
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SAFER, MORE EFFICIENT SURGICAL CARE? THERE SHOULD BE AN APP FOR THAT.
TIMING IS EVERYTHING A patient awaiting surgery isn’t thinking about hospital staff communication, availability of surgeons and operating rooms, or an industrial engineer named Kevin Taaffe. But behind the scenes, the work of Clemson University associate professor of industrial engineering Kevin Taaffe, Ph.D., and his team is making a big difference in medical outcomes and cost efficiencies with the creation of a mobile smart app. “After interviewing hospital surgical staff, we learned that on the day of surgery the biggest obstacle to efficiency wasn’t a medical issue at all — it was communication,” explains Taaffe. So he began work on the process. Using concepts from system design, critical decision making, simulation modeling and computer science, the team crossed disciplines and distance to bring real-time information to patients, families and hospital staff during the entire perioperative process — the time between patient check-in and leaving post-op. The app can deliver lower costs and higher quality of care — a real-world solution. And just the kind of thing that motivates Taaffe every day.
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2014 CLEMSON FOOTBALL
BOWL SCHEDULE Date 12-20
Day Sat.
12-22 12-23
Mon. Tue.
12-24
Wed.
12-26
Fri.
12-27
Sat.
12-29
Mon.
12-30
Tue.
12-31
Wed.
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Time Bowl Location 11 a.m. R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl New Orleans, La. 2:20 p.m. Gildan New Mexico Bowl Albuquerque, N.M. 3:30 p.m. Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Las Vegas, Nev. 5:45 p.m. Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Boise, Idaho 9:15 p.m. Raycom Media Camellia Bowl Montgomery, Ala. 2 p.m. Miami Beach Bowl Miami, Fla. 6 p.m. Boca Raton Bowl Boca Raton, Fla. 9:30 p.m. San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl San Diego, Calif. Noon Bahamas Bowl Nassau, Bahamas 8 p.m. Sheraton Hawaii Bowl Honolulu, Hawaii 1 p.m. Heart of Dallas Bowl Dallas, Texas 4:30 p.m. Detroit Lions Bowl Detroit, Mich. 8 p.m. Bitcoin St. Petersburg Bowl St. Petersburg, Fla. 1 p.m. Military Bowl Annapolis, Md. 2 p.m. Hyundai Sun Bowl El Paso, Texas 4 p.m. Duck Commander Independence Bowl Shreveport, La. 4:30 p.m. New Era Pinstripe Bowl Bronx, N.Y. 8 p.m. National University Holiday Bowl San Diego, Calif. 2 p.m. AutoZone Liberty Bowl Memphis, Tenn. 5:30 p.m. Russell Athletic Bowl Orlando, Fla. 9 p.m. AdvoCare Texas Bowl Houston, Texas 3 p.m. Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl Nashville, Tenn. 6:30 p.m. Belk Bowl Charlotte, N.C. 10 p.m. San Francisco Bowl Santa Clara, Calif. 1 p.m. Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Atlanta, Ga. 5 p.m. Fiesta Bowl Glendale, Ariz. Discover Orange Bowl Miami Gardens, Fla. 8:30 p.m. 1 p.m. AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic Arlington, Texas 1 p.m. Capital One Bowl Orlando, Fla. 1 p.m. Outback Bowl Tampa, Fla. 5 p.m. Rose Bowl Game Pasadena, Calif. 8:30 p.m. Allstate Sugar Bowl New Orleans, La. Noon Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Fort Worth, Texas 3:20 p.m. TaxSlayer Bowl Jacksonville, Fla. 6:45 p.m. Valero Alamo Bowl San Antonio, Texas 10:15 p.m. Cactus Bowl Tempe, Ariz. 1 p.m. Birmingham Bowl Birmingham, Ala. 9 p.m. GoDaddy Bowl Mobile, Ala. 8:30 p.m. College Football Championship Game Arlington, Texas EST and subject to change; possible bowls for ACC teams in bold.
Stadium Mercedes-Benz Superdome University Stadium Sam Boyd Stadium Bronco Stadium Cramton Bowl Marlins Park FAU Stadium Qualcomm Stadium Thomas Robinson Stadium Aloha Stadium Cotton Bowl Stadium Ford Field Tropicana Field Navy-Marine Corps Stadium Sun Bowl Stadium Independence Stadium Yankee Stadium Qualcomm Stadium Liberty Bowl Florida Citrus Bowl NRG Stadium LP Field Bank of America Stadium Levi’s Stadium Georgia Dome University of Phoenix Stadium Sun Life Stadium AT&T Stadium Florida Citrus Bowl Raymond James Stadium Rose Bowl Mercedes-Benz Superdome Amon. G. Carter Stadium EverBank Field Alamadome Sun Devil Stadium Legion Field Ladd-Peebles Stadium AT&T Stadium
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EIGHTY-THREE OF THE 90 SENIOR LETTERMEN (92 PERCENT) IN DABO SWINNEY’S FIVE FULL YEARS AS HEAD COACH HAVE GRADUATED, THANKS IN LARGE PART TO VICKERY HALL. THE OTHER SEVEN WHO HAVE NOT GRADUATED ARE ON NFL ROSTERS.
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ince its inception in 1991, the Department of Athletic Academic Services, located in Vickery Hall, has provided Clemson student-athletes a continued commitment to excellence in its pursuit of an elite college education. Vickery Hall has a staff of 17 fulltime staff members, two interns and over 100 tutors, mentors and strategic tutors. In Vickery Hall, the mission is to address the total student-athlete by coaching our student-athletes to success in the academic, athletic and career arenas. Clemson University has a long-standing vision and commitment to the personal and academic growth and development of its student-athletes. That vision established Vickery Hall, which was the first stand-alone facility in the country constructed solely to provide academic support to student-athletes. The 27,000 square-foot, two-story, $3 million structure is an aesthetically
impressive structure that provides premier academic support and services. Vickery Hall and its programs are dedicated to providing a holistic, educational experience by inspiring an environment of respect, integrity and
excellence. Under the direction of the associate athletic director for athletic academic services, Steve Duzan, the staff guides and encourages each individual to reach his or her full potential as a student, athlete and citizen.
THE VICKERY HALL STAFF MEMBERS GIVE TIGER FOOTBALL PLAYERS THE INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION TO SUCCEED IN THE CLASSROOM.
As an original member of the NCAA CHAMPS/Life Skills Program, Vickery Hall, in conjunction with the Department of Student-Athlete Development, provides opportunities and services to address the changing needs and skills of student-athletes during college, as well as after graduation. The program has a strong tradition of success and was selected for the FBS Athletic Director’s Association “Program of Excellence” Award, recognizing CHAMPS/Life Skills excellence. The Vickery Hall staff is a major reason the Clemson football team is the only program in the nation to finish in the top 25 of both polls on the field and in the top 10 in terms of APR scores in the classroom each of the last three years. That includes top-10 rankings in both categories each of the last two seasons, something only Stanford can also claim. Clemson is one of only five FBS programs in the top-10 percent each of the last four years in terms of APR scores, joining Boise State, Duke, Northwestern and Rutgers. Clemson’s team APR scores have actually been higher than Harvard each of the last two years, 985 to 983 in 2012 and 983 to 980 in 2013.
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his brief NCAA rules education is aimed at outlining basic rules to help potential students-athletes, parents and boosters better understand the regulations. Clemson University is committed to recruiting and conducting our athletic program with the highest level of integrity. If you have any questions, contact our compliance services office at 864-656-1580, compliance-L@clemson.edu or visit our website (ClemsonTigers.com).
ARE YOU A BOOSTER? The NCAA definition of a “representative of athletics interest” generally encompasses most individuals who regularly attend Clemson sporting events (reminder - once a representative, always a representative). Specifically, a booster or “representative of athletics interests” is any individual, independent agency, corporate entity or other organization that is presently or has ever: • Participated in promoting the institution’s athletic program (such as buying season tickets to sporting events). • Assisted in providing benefits (such as summer employment) to enrolled student-athletes. • Assisted or been requested by the department of athletics staff to assist in the recruitment of prospective studentathletes.
CUAD MISSION STATEMENT The Department of Athletics offers nationally-prominent athletic programs. Through a dedicated commitment to educational interests, a competitive athletic program and integrity in all areas, the student-athletes, coaches and staff strive to bring credit and recognition to Clemson University. The mission of the Athletic Department is to sponsor a broad-based athletic program that provides educational and athletic opportunities for young men and women to grow, develop and serve the interests of Clemson University by complementing and enhancing its diversity and quality of life. Furthermore, the Athletic Department seeks to be a source of pride for the citizens of the State of South Carolina and to be recognized as a nationally-prominent program, through consistently high levels of performance and accomplishment in athletic competitions. The Athletic Department strives to develop student-athletes academically and athletically with the total commitment of aiding their efforts to graduate from Clemson University and advance to careers that will enable them to be productive members of society. The Athletic Department will act in an ethical and honest manner, dedicated to compliance with all Federal, State, NCAA, Conference and University rules and regulations.
• Attended Clemson University. • Contributed to the department of athletics or IPTAY. • Participated in or been a member of IPTAY. • Been otherwise involved in the Clemson University athletics program.
ASK BEFORE YOU ACT Prospective student-athletes may... • Identify outstanding potential studentathletes in your area and forward information, such as newspaper articles, to the coach of that sport at Clemson. • Continue to establish friendships with friends and neighbors, even those with prospect-aged children. However, contact with those for recruiting purposes is prohibited. • Attend, on your own initiative, events such as games and banquets where prospective student-athletes are present as long as you do not contact the prospect(s) or their family for recruiting purposes. • Answer a call from a prospective student-athlete (you may not initiate the call) regarding only Clemson University in general, but not about Tiger athletics. Please promptly inform compliance services or the coach should this situation arise. • Make donations to a high school if it is located in your community, the donation is not made at the request of Clemson or Clemson coaches, and the funds are distributed through established channels and not directed towards a specific student-athlete. Current student-athletes may... • Continue to come out and support student-athletes at Clemson athletic events. • Provide summer employment to student-athletes, but only if you contact Clemson’s office of compliance services (compliance-L@clemson.edu) first and the student-athlete is compensated for work actually performed at a rate commensurate with the going rate in the locality for similar services.
WHAT EVERY BOOSTER SHOULD KNOW • Extra Benefit - Any special arrangement by a Clemson employee, booster (IPTAY member) or alum to provide a prospective or enrolled student-athlete or their families/friends with a benefit not permitted by NCAA legislation. Examples of prohibited benefits are (but not limited to): • Arranging employment for family and friends of the student-athlete. • Free or reduced housing agreements.
• Gifts of money, awards, food/drinks or other tangible items. • Loans of money or automobiles. • Professional services without charge or at a discount. • Promises of employment or loans following college graduation. • Providing transportation for the student-athlete or their friends and family. • Use of ATM, credit or other types of gift cards. • Institutional Control - A central principle of the NCAA by-laws. Institutional control requires that Clemson University conducts its intercollegiate athletics program in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. This includes booster activities. • Prospective Student-Athlete - A student, regardless of their athletic ability, who has started classes in the ninth grade or any student enrolled at another two or four-year institution. • Recruiting - Any solicitation of a prospect or a prospect’s family by Clemson’s coaches or representatives of athletics interest for the purposes of securing the prospective studentathlete’s ultimate enrollment and participation in athletics at Clemson. Only designated Clemson athletics department staff members may recruit. • Student-Athlete - A student whose enrollment was solicited by a Clemson athletic department staff member or other representative of athletics interest with a goal of the student’s ultimate participation in Clemson’s athletics program. Student-athletes are not just those who were recruited or receive athletic scholarships, they are also those who participate in intercollegiate athletics.
ACTIVITIES THAT HARM PROSPECTIVE STUDENT-ATHLETES You may not... • Contact (including phone calls, texts, email) or interact with a prospective student-athlete or family members for the purpose of persuading them to attend Clemson University. • Contact coaches, teachers, guidance counselors or other school administrators in order to gain information on prospective student-athletes. • Make contact with a prospective student-athlete or the prospect’s family during official or unofficial visits. • Provide any other extra benefits to a prospective student-athlete, family, friends or their coaches. • Provide prospective student-athletes or their family and friends with transportation or financial assistance.
CONTACT INFORMATION Email compliance-L@clemson.edu Phone 864-656-1580 Fax 864-656-1243 Mailing Address P.O. Box 31; Clemson, S.C. 29633 Overnight Address Jervey Athletic Center; 100 Perimeter Road; Clemson, S.C. 29633 Website ClemsonTigers.com
ACTIVITIES THAT HARM CURRENT STUDENT-ATHLETES You may not... • Generally provide benefits that are not available to other members of the Clemson student body. • Provide extra benefits to student-athletes or their family and friends. Examples of prohibited benefits include (but not limited to): • Gifts of money, awards, food/drinks, occasional meals or other tangible items. • Free or reduced housing agreements. • Loans of money or automobiles. • Providing transportation for the student-athlete or their family and friends. • Professional services without charge or at a discount. • Promises of employment or loans following college graduation. • Sending student-athletes items to be autographed and returned or using autographed items to raise funds for high schools. • Use of ATM, credit or other types of gift cards. • Use the name/image of a current student-athlete to advertise, recommend or promote products/services.
CONSEQUENCES Violations of these NCAA, ACC and University policies can result in severe penalties, including: • Disassociation - Clemson University may permanently disassociate itself with an athletic booster. You could lose the privilege of purchasing season tickets, the privilege of being an IPTAY member or any other Clemson athleticrelated benefit deemed appropriate. • Harm to the Enrolled Student-Athlete - Violations can also result in the enrolled student-athlete or entire team being unable to compete for Clemson University.
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2014 CLEMSON FOOTBALL
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF
JACOB ADDISON
JAMES ALLISON
GRACE AMMONS
DAN ARBLASTER
RICK BAGBY
Assistant Supervisor of Athletic Grounds
Director of Aviation Operations
Assistant to the Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Pilot
Director of Athletic Video Services
ROBERTA BALLIET
K.C. BELL
IDA BENSON
SAM BLACKMAN
ZANE BOLKA
DR. LARRY BOWMAN
Administrative Coordinator, Olympic Sports
Assistant Supervisor of Athletic Grounds
Human Resource Manager
Senior Associate Director of Athletic Communications
Administrative Specialist, Ticket Operations
Team Orthopedic Surgeon
DONNA BULLOCK
JEFF CAREY
LISA CHAN
WAYNE COFFMAN
STEVE COLEMAN
NIK CONKLIN
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Associate Director of Athletic Academic Services
Sports Nutritionist
Senior Associate Director of Athletic Academic Services
Information Resource Consultant
Digital Media Coordinator
KAREN COUNTRYMAN
WESLEY CRIBB
KAITLYN CUNNINGHAM
RAENEEVA DAVIS
ABBY DEDECKER
KATIE DIXON
Administrative Assistant, Athletic Academic Services
Assistant Ticket Operations Manager
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Associate Director of Athletic Academic Services
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Administrative Specialist, Ticket Operations
STEVE DUZAN
DANNY EARNHARDT
MIKE ECHOLS
STEPHANIE ELLISON
LUKE FIESER
RICK FRANZBLAU
Associate Athletic Director, Athletic Academic Services
Equipment Room Mechanic
Supervisor of Athletic Grounds
Associate Athletic Director, Compliance Services
Associate Director of Athletic Academic Services
Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning
JOE GALBRAITH
JONATHAN GANTT
SHELLY GEER
MATT GLENN
AMANDA GRAY
JEFF HALEY
Assistant Athletic Director, Athletic Communications
Director of New Media
Administrative Coordinator, Olympic Sports
Assistant Director of Athletic Video Services
Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance Services
Assistant Supervisor of Athletic Facilities
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KESHANA HAM
ASHTON HENDERSON
BRAD HENDERSON
BRIAN HENNESSY
MARIA HERBST
Administrative Assistant, Men’s Basketball
Associate Director of Athletic Academic Services
Associate Director of Athletic Academic Services
Senior Associate Director of Athletic Communications
Associate Director of Athletic Academic Services
VAN HILDERBRAND
NATALIE HONNEN
DARRIC HONNOLD
DR. LORETO JACKSON
TRAVIS JOHNSTON
JEFF KALLIN
Associate Athletic Director, Event Management
Associate Athletic Director, Senior Woman Administrator
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Services
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Associate Director of Athletic Communications
YIANNA KAPPAS
LIBBY KEHN
BARBARA KENNEDY-DIXON
BRETT KEY
MELISSA KING
SHARON LITTLEJOHN
Associate Director of Athletic Academic Services
Associate Director of Athletic Communications
Special Assistant to the Director of Athletics
Assistant Director of Athletic Video Services
Travel & Purchasing, Business Office
Assistant Business Manager
KYRA LOBBINS
MATT LOMBARDI
DENNIS LOVE
DR. MILT LOWDER
YASHICA MARTIN
TIM MATCH
Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Services
Associate Director of Athletic Academic Services
Director of Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning
Sports Psychologist
Associate Director of Athletic Academic Services
Associate Athletic Director, External Affairs
KATE MCCRARY
ANDY MCPHERSON
TINA MIDDLETON
MIKE MONEY
LESLIE MORELAND-BISHOP
DON MUNSON
Director of Ticket Operations
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Assistant Ticket Operations Manager
Assistant Athletic Director, Marketing & Game Management
Associate Director of Athletic Academic Services
Director of Broadcasting
GRAHAM NEFF
TORI PALMER
ROBBIE PHILLIPS
SAM PLONK
JORDAN PLUMBLEE
GINTY PORTER
Associate Athletic Director, Finances & Facilities
Spirit Squad Coordinator
Supervisor of Athletic Facilities
Associate Director of Athletic Academic Services
Assistant Director of Marketing
Associate Director of Athletic Academic Services
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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF
BUD POUGH
SHEILA PRICE
JEROME RAZAYESKI
DR. LEN REEVES
DARRYL RICHARD
Compliance Coordinator
Administrative Assistant, Women’s Basketball
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Team Physician
Assistant Director of Business Operations
LINDSEY RICKETTS
SUSAN RUARK
PHILIP SIKES
JOE SIMON
LYNN SPARKS
TERI TOWNSEND
Associate Director of Athletic Academic Services
Assistant to the Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Associate Director of Athletic Communications
Assistant Athletic Director, Facilities
Director of Sales
Assistant to the Director of Athletics
GARY WADE
SHARON WEAVER
JASON WILLIAMS
MIKE WILSON
BRAD WOODY
KYLE YOUNG
Assistant Athletic Director, Facilities & Grounds
Athletic Insurance Coordinator
Pilot
Director of Equipment, Olympic Sports
Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance Services
Associate Athletic Director, Administration
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HEAD COACHES
LESLIE HASSELBACH ADAMS
BRAD BROWNELL
MARK ELLIOTT
STEPHEN FRAZIER WONG
NANCY HARRIS
JOLENE HOOVER
Women’s Diving
Men’s Basketball
Track & Field • Cross Country
Rowing
Women’s Tennis
Women’s Volleyball
J.T. HORTON
JACK LEGGETT
CHUCK MCCUEN
MIKE NOONAN
LARRY PENLEY
EDDIE RADWANSKI
AUDRA SMITH
Women’s Golf
Baseball
Men’s Tennis
Men’s Soccer
Men’s Golf
Women’s Soccer
Women’s Basketball
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2014 CLEMSON FOOTBALL
IPTAY STAFF
DAVIS BABB Chief Executive Officer
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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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2014 CLEMSON FOOTBALL
IPTAY Board of Directors COUNTY/REGIONAL Chairpersons DISTRICT I
County (S.C.) Abbeville Anderson McCormick Oconee Pickens
County Chairperson Mason Speer Art Klugh Charles Watts Sammy Dickson Terry Long
DISTRICT II
FRED FAIRCLOTH
JOE TODD
DR. EDDIE ROBINSON
RICK GRIFFIN
PRESIDENT District IV Director
PRESIDENT-ELECT District X Director
SECRETARY District III Director
TREASURER District V Director
County (S.C.) Cherokee Newberry Saluda Spartanburg Union
County Chairperson Boone Peeler Charles Bedenbaugh Chad Berry Chad Dalton Jerry Brannon
DISTRICT III County (S.C.) Aiken Barnwell Edgefield Lexington Orangeburg Richland
County Chairperson Bryan Young Samuel O’Neal Lewis Holmes Jim & Marilyn Bull Kenneth Buck David Mitchum
DISTRICT IV
JAN CHILDRESS
DANNY GREGG
STEVE HAWLEY
DR. JANIE HODGE
KATHY HUNTER
District I Director
Alumni Association President
District VI Director
NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative
District IX Director
County (S.C.) Chester Chesterfield Darlington Fairfield Kershaw Lancaster Lee Marlboro York
County Chairperson Samuel Stone Bill Tillman Tommy Usher Philip Wilkins Tommie James Larry Wolfe Green Deschamps Mark Avent Jack Cox
DISTRICT V County (S.C.) Allendale Bamberg Beaufort Berkeley Charleston Colleton Hampton Jasper
County Chairperson Frank Young Joseph Ott Lisa Sulka H. Dewitt Al Byrd Samuel Hazel Henry Foy Roy Pryor
DISTRICT VI
BEN LEPPARD
JOHN N. MCCARTER JR.
MARK MUSSMAN
ROBERT L. PEELER
BOB RIGGINS
District VIII Director
University Trustee Representative
District II Director
University Trustee Representative
District VII Director
IPTAY REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM
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he IPTAY Representative program continues to be one of the most important marketing tools available for the growth of the IPTAY Scholarship Fund. This dedicated group comprising nearly 700 men and women throughout the country volunteer their time to encourage those in their communities and in their circle of influence to join IPTAY on an annual basis and to support Clemson in all endeavors. Despite the economic challenges throughout the state and region, IPTAY had a successful 2014 campaign due to the tireless efforts of this group. The recruitment of new donors, those who have a potential for leadership gifts and creating a link between Clemson
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is the goal of With continued the IPTAY Board past presidents,
the REP program will continue to be successful. For more information, contact Jason Wilson at wilson@clemson.edu.
County (S.C.) Clarendon Dillon Florence Georgetown Horry Marion Sumter Williamsburg
County Chairperson John Ducworth Douglas Lynn Charles Grace Reed Barker Laurence Bolchoz T.C. Atkinson Tracy Pender Sam Drucker
DISTRICT VII Region Region Region Region Region Region
(N.C.) Regional Chairperson I Timothy Long II Robert Dunnigan III Jeffrey Goldsmith V William Worth VI Donald Barrett
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(Ga.) I II III
DISTRICT VIII Regional Chairperson Todd Ballew Earle Maxwell Bill Heatley
DISTRICT IX Region (U.S.) Regional Chairperson Northeast Michael Straley Southeast Charles Cooper
DISTRICT X County (S.C.) Greenville Greenwood Laurens
County Chairperson Richard Ammons Wayne Bell Randy Garrett Annette Patterson
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MARY ANNE BIGGER
DR. JIM BOSTIC
CHARLIE BUSSEY
LYNN CAMPBELL
CHARLES DALTON
EDDIE N. DALTON
DON GOLIGHTLY
F. REEVES GRESSETTE JR.
JOHN H. HOLCOMBE JR.
FOREST E. HUGHES
DR. GLENN LAWHON JR.
EDGAR C. MCGEE
THURMON MCLAMB
JIM SANDERS
LAWRENCE STARKEY
JOHN TICE
DR. JOHN TIMMERMAN
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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 Banks McFadden Bobby Gage Lou Cordileone Bennie Cunningham Jerry Butler Steve Fuller Jim Stuckey Jeff Bryant Perry Tuttle Terry Kinard William Perry Terrence Flagler Donnell Woolford Chester McGlockton Wayne Simmons Trevor Pryce Anthony Simmons Antwan Edwards Rod Gardner Tye Hill Gaines Adams C.J. Spiller DeAndre Hopkins Sammy Watkins
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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.
Team Redskins Redskins 49ers Steelers Giants Steelers 49ers Bears Steelers Giants Rams Giants Jets Seahawks Rams Steelers Bears Broncos 49ers Packers 49ers Ravens Saints Cowboys
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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.
Team Steelers Steelers Chargers Jets Bills Jets Cowboys Cowboys Cowboys Bills 49ers 49ers Redskins Rams Browns Browns Giants Patriots Browns Patriots Broncos Browns Browns Browns Bears Raiders Browns Raiders Redskins Colts Steelers Raiders Broncos Steelers Raiders Vikings Eagles Broncos Broncos Eagles Broncos Eagles Broncos Eagles Eagles Eagles Jets Eagles Broncos Broncos Bills
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A NEW ERA COLLEGE FOOTBALL ENTERS A NEW ERA AT THE FBS LEVEL, AS 2014 MARKS THE FIRST SEASON OF A FOUR-TEAM PLAYOFF. READ ABOUT THE CHANGES THAT ARE IN STORE.
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he 2014 college football season marks the beginning of the newly-formed college football playoff, where a four-team playoff determines the National Champion. Below is a brief description of the new format.
Bowls Six traditional bowls rotate as hosts of the semifinal games. The championship game is awarded on a year-by-year basis. The championship game will be played in Arlington, Texas in 2014-15, Glendale, Ariz. in 2015-16 and Tampa, Fla. in 2016-17. Below is the schedule for the first three years of the system. SCHEDULE Bowl 2014-15 Cotton Jan. 1 Fiesta Dec. 31 Orange Dec. 31 Peach Dec. 31 Rose *Jan. 1 Sugar *Jan. 1 Championship Jan. 12 * - semifinal
2015-16 *Dec. 31 Jan. 1 *Dec. 31 Dec. 31 Jan. 1 Jan. 1 Jan. 11
2016-17 Jan. 2 *Dec. 31 Dec. 31 *Dec. 31 Jan. 2 Jan. 2 Jan. 9
DATA Selection committee members have a wealth of information, including review of video, statistics and their own exper-
tise to guide them in their deliberations. They emphasize obvious factors like win-loss records, strength of schedule, conference championships won, headto-head results and results against common opponents. The playoff group has retained SportSource Analytics to provide the data platform for the committee’s use. While the details of the platform have not been finalized, it is anticipated that it will include countless pieces of statistical information for every FBS team. It also includes general information, such as each team’s opponents’ record and opponents’ opponents’ records. The platform allows the committee members to compare and contrast every team on every level possible. It should be noted that the committee does not use a single data point, such as the Ratings Percentage Index (RPI), that is used for NCAA Championships.
MEETINGS The selection committee members meet weekly in-person in Dallas, Texas on Mondays and Tuesdays to produce rankings. The committee will issue its first rankings on Tuesday, October 28 after the completion of the ninth week of the regular season.
DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS DAN RADAKOVICH IS ONE OF 13 MEMBERS OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE.
The committee’s rankings will be announced on ESPN each Tuesday evening beginning October 28 and continuing for the next five weeks. The final rankings and the teams in the college football playoff will be announced Sunday, December 7.
MEMBERS Clemson Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich was named to the college football selection committee on October 16, 2013. Below are the members. • Barry Alvarez - director of athletics, University of Wisconsin • Lt Gen Mike Gould - former superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy • Pat Haden - director of athletics, University of Southern California • Tom Jernstedt - former NCAA executive vice president • Jeff Long - committee chairman, vice chancellor and director of athletics, University of Arkansas • Oliver Luck - director of athletics, West Virginia University • Archie Manning - former University of Mississippi quarterback and all-pro NFL quarterback • Tom Osborne - former head coach and director of athletics, University of Nebraska • Dan Radakovich - director of athletics, Clemson University • Condoleezza Rice - Stanford University professor, former Stanford provost and former U.S. Secretary of State • Mike Tranghese - former commissioner of the Big East Conference • Steve Wieberg - former college football reporter, USA Today • Tyrone Willingham - former head coach of three FBS institutions
PARTICIPANTS Both participants in the Orange, Rose and Sugar Bowls are contracted outside the playoff arrangement (Big Ten and Pac-12 to Rose Bowl; Big 12 and SEC to Sugar Bowl; ACC to Orange Bowl against the highest-ranked available team from the Big Ten, SEC and Notre Dame). If a conference champion qualifies for the playoff, the bowl chooses a re-
placement from that conference. When those bowls host the semifinals and their contracted conference champions do not qualify, the displaced champion(s) plays in the other New Year’s bowls. The Cotton, Fiesta and Peach Bowls host displaced conference champions and the top-ranked champion from a non-contract conference. The highestranked available teams fill any other berths. The selection committee makes the pairings.
VOTING PROCEDURES The committee ranks the top-25 teams in the country and assigns teams to the semifinals and to the Cotton, Fiesta and Peach Bowls in years when they are not hosting semifinal games. In summary, the committee identifies small groups of teams that will then be evaluated against each other in a detailed and deliberative manner. The committee then votes the teams into the rankings in a combined selection-and-seeding process.
VOTING PROTOCOL Each committee member creates a list of the 25 teams he or she believes to be the best in the country, in no particular order. Teams listed by three or more members remain under consideration. Each member then lists the best six teams, in no particular order. The six teams receiving the most votes comprise the pool for the first seeding ballot. In the first seeding ballot, each member ranks those six teams (1-6), with No. 1 being the best. The three teams receiving the fewest points become the top-three seeds. The three teams that were not seeded are held over for the next seeding ballot. Each member lists the six-best remaining teams, in no particular order. The three teams receiving the most votes are added to the three teams held over to comprise the next seeding ballot. Steps No. 3 and No. 4 are repeated until 25 teams are seeded. All votes are by secret ballot. @ClemsonFB
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he Clemson TiTiger Calls and playger Sports Netby-play announcer for work (CTSN) women’s basketball supplies Tiger and baseball. fans with a full Joining Munson day of broadcast every in the broadcast booth football Saturday. Each is former Clemson broadcast day has five quarterback Rodney programs, Tiger TailWilliams, who is in gate Show, Pregame his second season as DON MUNSON RODNEY WILLIAMS PATRICK SAPP Show, Game Broadcolor commentator. Play-By-Play Announcer Color Commentator Sideline Commentator cast, Postgame Show In 2002, he was the 1st Season 9th Season 8th Season and Fifth Quarter Show. color commentator A Clemson tradition alongside Phillips afsince the 1970s, the Tiger Tailgate Show ter serving as sideline commentator for his involvement with the Clemson radio is a two-hour entertainment and interacseven years (1995-01). Williams comnetwork for the last 20 seasons. tive program. It is produced on the lawn of pleted his Clemson career (1985-88) as Munson has covered Clemson athletLittlejohn Coliseum at the corner closest the winningest starting quarterback in ics since 1994, when he first joined as to Memorial Stadium. ACC history with a 32-10-2 overall record. the network’s football Pregame, Halftime The Tiger Tailgate Show, hosted by He established then-Tiger career records and Fifth Quarter Show host. In 2003, William Qualkinbush and David Stein, for passing yards (4,647) and complehe rejoined the network as host of the begins three hours prior to kickoff and tions (333) while also setting the Clemson Tiger Tailgate Show and Fifth Quarter is a popular gathering place. Interviews career record for starts (44). A member of Show. When longtime “Voice of the with former players, games, display items the Clemson Hall of Fame, Williams led Tigers,” Jim Phillips, passed away in and other exciting action are all part of the Tigers to four consecutive bowls. 2003, he assumed the duties as host of the show. After the Tiger Tailgate show is a onehour Pregame Show leading up to kickoff. Highlighting the show is Head Coach Dabo Swinney meeting with Director of Football Communications Tim Bourret to provide fans with the latest lineup and strategy information. The Game Broadcast is anchored by Don Munson, who is in his fifth year with the Clemson athletic department in a full-time capacity and his first year as director of broadcasting. Munson is a familiar name to Tiger fans because of
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MILITARY HERITAGE
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iger Band is proud to participate in Clemson’s Military Appreciation Day each year. It has become an important part of our tradition. Here are some interesting facts about Tiger Band and the military. The year 1893 saw the first band at Clemson, and it was organized for cadet “pass in review” on Bowman Field. The band members were themselves Clemson cadets. In 1955, the year the military requirement for Clemson students ended, the band was officially renamed “Tiger Band,” but the band today retains many of the traditions from that era, including the names of the elected officers - Commander, Vice-Commander and Sergeant
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Major. The Tiger Band uniform also reflects the Clemson cadet uniform from the late 1800s and early 1900s. The 2014 edition of “The Band That Shakes the Southland” includes a veteran of the war in Afghanistan, bass drummer JP Ables. A number of members are part of the Clemson ROTC program, and at least two recent alumni of Tiger Band are currently serving in our armed forces. After Army basic training at Fort Sill, Okla., former Tiger Band trumpet player Erica Powers graduated with honors on July 25, 2014. ERICA POWERS She is now attending advanced individual training at Fort Huachuca, Ariz. She is a 35F intelligence analyst,
will graduate on November 26 and is a squad leader, responsible for 23 other soldiers. Former member Chris Del Campo served Tiger Band as band commander in 2008 and became a pilot in the Air Force. Del Campo is currently assigned to Eglin Air Force Base and has flown numerous missions around the world. Del Campo is a special operations pilot at Hurlburt Field and is on his sixth deployment.
ALMA MATER Where the Blue Ridge yawns its greatness Where the Tigers play Here the sons of dear old Clemson Reign supreme alway.
Chorus Dear old Clemson, we will triumph And with all our might That the Tigers’ roar may echo O’er the mountain height.
He married his Tiger Band sweetheart in 2012, the former Laura Middleton, and they live in Navarre, Fla.
TODAY'S SHOW During the halftime show, Tiger Band salutes all our active duty and veterans of the United States armed forces today with special musical tributes - the Armed Forces Medley, our special version of Taps, The Ballad of the Green Berets and America the Beautiful.
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F Name Alejandro Augusto Bueno Full Major M Economics SSport Tennis HHeight 5’11” W Weight 159 CClass Senior HHometown Madrid, Spain HHigh School Ortega & Gasset DDate of Birth Jan. 30, 1993
ALEJANDRO AUGUSTO THE TENNIS PHENOM MADE THE TREK FROM SPAIN TO CLEMSON TO BECOME A LEADER FOR THE TIGERS.
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enior men’s tennis player Alejandro Augusto, a native of Madrid, Spain, has his sights set on big things. He transferred to Clemson in 2012 after two years at Tennessee Tech and looks to roll into the 2015 spring season after a successful fall slate. This season, Augusto along with fellow senior Hunter Harrington are team captains. The economics major is settling into his new role as a leader on the team. “You always have someone on the team who leads everyone,” said Augusto. “I feel like Hunter and I are doing pretty well at that kind of thing. For me, it’s not hard at all. I’m honest. If I see something I don’t like, I will say something. I don’t have any problems leading the team...it’s actually really fun. “My honesty and discipline make me a good leader. Being in college for four years, it makes you a more disciplined person.” Prior to coming across the “pond” to the United States, Augusto attended a prep academy in Madrid reserved for only the country’s best, young ama-
teur athletes. While studying, he had the opportunity to work on his game and play against some of the best competition in Europe. He played in Futures tournaments all across Europe, with each tournament featuring more than 80 players. During
that time, he was ranked as high as No. 70 in Spain. After graduating, he knew he wanted to attend college in the United States. The opportunity, he said, was too good to pass up. “In Spain, you can’t study and play in tournaments at the same time...it’s too hard,” admitted Augusto. “Coming over here, it was a great opportunity to study and play tennis at the same time. I decided during my last year of high school because I didn’t have enough time to study and play tennis.” After making that decision, the transition from life in Spain to life as a student-athlete in the United States was tough. “The first two months you feel weird because you have to get used to it. But after that, you feel fine. When I came here, I hardly spoke English. It’s not just the communication, it’s the classes that were hard. It took me six months to really communicate well. “The classes are really hard. I was offered a good scholarship and my parents didn’t have to pay much money. And I’m able to keep enjoying playing tennis.”
In the fall, Augusto and the Tigers played in four tournaments. Augusto’s fall season was highlighted by several strong finishes. At the 2014 ITA Carolina Regionals, he advanced to the Round of 16 in singles play before falling to the tournament’s top seed. Augusto and Harrington, his doubles partner, advanced to the doubles final of those same Carolina Regionals, but lost the match in a tiebreaker. The duo is ranked as the No. 24 doubles team in the country. Overall, Augusto is happy with the success of both himself and the team. “This is probably the best fall we have had,” stated Augusto. “This year, we all played pretty well in the fall. It’s a good practice for the spring. Everyone can get better. We lift weights more than we do in the spring.” Their first dual match of the spring season is Jan. 17, 2015 in Davidson, N.C. against Winthrop and Davidson. With the fall season wrapped up, Augusto can shift his focus a bit to his life after Clemson. Whether that be a professional tennis career or not, he knows he must be prepared. “I’m trying to find an internship for a few months this summer,” added Augusto. “I think that experience would be good for me. After that, I’ll head home to play in a few more tournaments. After that, who knows.” @ClemsonFB
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INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS JESSY ROMPIES (LEFT) AND BEATRICE GUMULYA (RIGHT) TEAMED UP TO CAPTURE THE ITA RIVIERA ALL-AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP IN CALIFORNIA EARLIER THIS SEASON.
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omen’s tennis players Beatrice Gumulya and Jessy Rompies were able to skip the awkward introductions and didn’t have to learn each other’s playing styles that teammates often have to go through. You see, Gumulya and Rompies are both from Jakarta, Indonesia. They have played together in multiple capacities for almost a decade. They had the basics figured out. It didn’t take long for the duo to click in the fall season, as the duo won its first two fall tournaments, the Furman Fall Classic and the ITA Riviera All-American Championship. The ITA All-American is one of college tennis’ biggest tournaments. Though the pair knew the seriousness of the tournament and the task in front of them, they were not fazed. The familiarity kicked in and helped ease their nerves. “We didn’t go into the All-American with any expectations,” said Gumulya. “We just took each match one at a time and kept our focus. We didn’t think about us being the No. 7 seed, we just played tennis.” Though they won the opening tournament of the season at Furman, the No. 8 ranked team really hit its stride at the ITA Riviera All-American Championship in Pacific Palisades, Calif. just days after competing in Greenville.
“It’s a big deal and a huge advantage that we have such good chemistry when we play,” stated Rompies. “Communication is so important in tennis.” Gumulya agreed. “We still need to communicate with each other, but it helps that we know each others’ playing styles.” On their way to the tournament victory, the duo defeated the top seed and top-ranked team in the country as well as the No. 6 ranked duo among others. It was another win for the pair, but their focus was elsewhere. It was all about Clemson. It was the first time that a Clemson women’s doubles team won the ITA Riviera All-American title. “We were speechless,” smiled Gumulya. “Our goal for the year is to be No. 1, so this was a good start.” After the win, the pair immediately notified their families in Indonesia. “I told my parents right away, but they didn’t respond until they woke up, and they couldn’t believe it,” chuckled Gumulya. “The first thing they asked me was, ‘Is this the first time Clemson has won a doubles title at the All-American?’ I said ‘yes!’” Recounting the memory, the pair beamed. Though they came to Clemson from across the globe, there is no doubt the Clemson spirit and pride is already deep in their blood.
“We made history for Clemson,” said Rompies. “We are the first to get that trophy for Clemson, and we are so happy.” The smile on their faces said it all. They were proud to represent the Clemson Family. With the win at the ITA Riviera All-American, the doubles team was admitted into the ITA Indoor National Championships at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing N.Y. The duo, the top seed in the tournament, won two matches before falling in the semifinals. Their success is far from over. “We have to work on our weaknesses and keep getting better,” explained Rompies. “People will be chasing us and we can’t settle.” It’s safe to say the Indonesian pair will
come out of the gates swinging, literally, when the spring season begins for Nancy Harris’ team in January.
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CAPTAIN MAC RENWICK LIVED THE U.S. ARMY’S MOTTO - DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY BEFORE HE GAVE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE IN THE VIETNAM WAR. THE TIGER FOOTBALL PLAYER ALSO GAVE A LASTING GIFT TO HIS YOUNG DAUGHTER BEFORE HIS PASSING.
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n the shadow of Clemson’s Death Valley, just across the street from fabled Howard’s Rock rests the Scroll of Honor Memorial. It honors all Clemson alumni who gave the ultimate sacrifice - their life - in the service of our country. Stones have been placed along the base of the sculpted barrow of the memorial. A total of 485 of these stones are engraved with the names of our bravest Tigers. And on home football Saturdays in the fall, a tiny flower can be seen resting on the stone honoring a Vietnam War hero, Harold “Mac” Renwick Jr. For the thousands of orange-clad Clemson fans who pass the Scroll of Honor on their way to Memorial Stadium each gameday, the little flower can easily be missed. It is placed without fanfare, an announcement or a ceremony. But for Renwick’s wife, Perry Anne, and daughter, Penny, placing a solemn blossom on the scroll symbolizes the love for a husband and father taken far too soon. The story of the incredible man began in the rolling hills of the Palmetto State near the town of Winnsboro. Born June 3, 1941, Renwick grew up less than a mile away from the future love of his life, Perry Anne Cathcart. “We had grown up going to church together and had always been good friends,” recalled Perry Anne. “I believe it wasn’t until our senior year of high school we began dating. “Mac’s love of Clemson also began then. My daddy played football and
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baseball for Clemson as a cadet there in the 1930s. Once he completed his military service and moved back to Winnsboro, he would load up the family and take us to football games. When I started dating Mac, he got to come along, too.” The journey from Winnsboro became one of destiny for the young Renwick. An incredible athlete, Renwick led Mount Zion Institute to back-to-back state football championships (1957,58) at quarterback and was a starter for the 1958 state champions on the hardwood. Long set on joining the military, Renwick was also interested in becoming an engineer. Attending Clemson seemed to be the perfect fit. Stepping onto campus in the fall of 1959, Renwick emerged as an engaged student
and natural leader. A member of Phi Kappa Delta, Army ROTC and Scabbard and Blade, Renwick also played quarterback for Frank Howard’s teams from 1959-63. Walking onto the team as a freshman, the football savvy and determination of the Winnsboro native greatly impressed Howard, and he put Renwick on scholarship. “I remember staying in his room each home game Friday night as the team was sequestered in Anderson at a hotel,” said his younger brother, Wayne. “Coach Howard even showed me how to turn on the practice field lights so ‘you young ones can play ball while we are away.’ Although his quarterback time was limited due to getting a finger cut off in a game, he never stopped trying to come back.”
Renwick’s sense of loyalty and dedication to Clemson and its football program would soon translate into stellar military service in the Army. Graduating from Clemson in 1963 with a degree in industrial management, Renwick married his long-time sweetheart on June 1 of that same year before being commissioned in the Army. From Fort Jackson, to Fort Benning, to Germany, to Maryland, the young couple traveled from base to base for Renwick’s training. Along the way came a promotion to the rank of captain, as well as the birth of Penny, the couple’s only child and greatest joy. With Penny’s birth also came the gripping reality that Renwick could soon face deployment in Vietnam, as the ongoing war there continued to rage through the jungles and mountains of the Asian country. After moving to El Paso, Texas, where Renwick attended Vietnamese Language School, the Army notified the young family of three that he would be shipped over to Vietnam in November 1967. Wanting to head back home to South Carolina one last time before deployment, Renwick was able to share in the joy of taking his little girl to her first Tiger football game. Stopping in Winnsboro, he asked his in-laws to take care of his family, and if anything should happen to him, they help raise the then one-year-old Penny. A short time later, Renwick was on the front lines in Vietnam.
Although February will mark 47 years since Renwick’s passing, this true Clemson and American hero lives on through his family and the legacy he left behind. Renwick remains the last Tiger football player to be killed in the line of duty. Presented since 1975, the RenwickFlanders Award is named for Captain Renwick and his Winnsboro teammate, First Lieutenant Leon Darvin Flanders. Both men played on the gridiron for the Tigers and both gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. An endowed ROTC scholarship is awarded to a Clemson student each year in honor of Renwick and two other Winnsboro natives lost in Vietnam. Renwick’s wife is 75 years old now and still lives in Winnsboro, as does his daughter. Together, they still have football season tickets and travel to Clemson to cheer on the Tigers and remember the man they loved so much. “Not a day goes by when I don’t think of him,” said Penny. “Freedom is not free and we must have people willing to step up and do what most will not. My daddy did exactly that, and I will always be proud of him. I never knew my father and many details about his life I have yet to discover, but I can imagine the kind of man he was.” Penny was just 22 months old when her father was killed, and today she has no recollection of the man. Shortly before Renwick’s passing, he penned a poem (right) titled, “Now You Are Two,” as a gift to his baby girl, intending to send it to her on her second birthday. After his death, an Army officer found the letter and sent it to the family. It’s something Penny holds onto this very day. It starts, “A poem for my daughter, I send it to you, on this your birthday, when you become two.” - continues right
“NOW YOU ARE TWO” Rejoice and be happy this fine day, Have fun in all the games you play. Run, sing, be happy and gay, For you are two, my daughter, today. Of all the wonderful days of the year, Today especially I wish I could be near. To hold you, to hug you and share your world, Of being a year older and being a girl. But alas, my child, with you I cannot be, Because there is a need to keep the world free. A need that was created many years ago, When a people’s thirst for freedom began to grow. You do not know these people, they are strangers to us, And you may ask, “Daddy, why all the fuss?” For a people who live in a land far away? Daddy, why can’t you be with me on my birthday?” As you grow older, my child, you will learn, That in men’s hearts a spark will burn. A spark so intense that it cannot be denied, So strong it is that men have died. Fighting for what they believe is true, Fighting for freedom the way all men do. We have watched enough television to know, That in this world bad people will go. And try to hurt and harm the good guys. Cheat, steal and tell all kind of lies. These are some of the things these bad guys do, This is the reason that your daddy flew. Across the oceans to a land far away, To help other daddies with their children to play. To help these daddies see this struggle through, So they can say, “Happy Birthday, my daughter, now you are two.” Don’t weep, my child, for this birthday I’ll miss, Go to your mommy and she’ll give you a kiss. From me, to remind you I’ve not forgot, You see, my child, I do love you a lot. So much, in fact, that to you I do pledge, That a world of freedom shall be your heritage. Sleep, my child, the night is here, Sleep, my child, and wake without fear. Grow, my child, be happy and be free, For these are the dreams I have for thee.
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Captain Renwick served as part of Advisory Team 45 of MACV (Military Assistance Command, Vietnam). MACV teams battled on their own as small groups of Americans, often in remote areas, supported only by Vietnamese forces whose capabilities and loyalty were sometimes suspect. Under Renwick’s leadership as Senior Advisor to the 65th Regional Forces Battalion, the Clemson alum led men against hostile forces in the Quang Ngai Province in South Vietnam. On Feb. 27, 1968, Renwick was leading a search-and-destroy operation when enemy gunfire and mortar attacks erupted. Jumping to action, Renwick and another American advisor moved forward to lead the men. Joining the lead unit, Renwick discovered they had become pinned down by hostile fire and were taking heavy casualties. Fearlessly, he directed a valiant counterattack, leading the unit forward to combat the enemy positions. In charging the communist forces, he sustained a wound that would take his life that day. Inspired by Renwick’s bravery, the U.S. Army forces continued battling by attacking the enemy fortifications. For his bravery and sacrifice, he was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star with Valor Device and Purple Heart. His leadership and valor also earned him the Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Combat Infantry Badge. At his funeral back home in Winnsboro, Howard journeyed down from Clemson, paying his respects to Renwick as one of the honorary escorts for a man who never stopped serving Clemson, the football program or his country.
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ifty years ago yesterday (Nov. 21, 1964), Jimmy Bell of Hartsville, S.C. completed his four years as a two-way (offense and defense) player under Head Coach Frank Howard as an All-ACC Academic quarterback, alternate team captain, interception leader in both 1963 and 1964 as a safety and the first Clemson winner of the prestigious National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete Award. The 1960s and most of the 1970s were lean years for Tiger football between the dynamic 1950s and 1980s. However, players like Bell displayed a competitiveness on the gridiron that carried over to the classroom and campus activities. “I’ll never forget running down that carpet (leading onto Memorial Stadium) as long as I live,” said Bell. “Winning is supposed to be all important, and we had average years while I played, but four years of playing college football win or lose - was among the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. It’s like life, full of ups and downs. That’s why it’s so valuable to young people.” By graduation time in June 1965, Bell had received the Norris Medal as Clemson University’s outstanding all-around student. He had served as president of student government following presidencies of his sophomore and junior classes and was a charter member of Clemson’s highly-regarded Honors Program. On Honors & Rewards Day, he received the prestigious Algernon Sydney Sullivan Medallion for high ideals and generous service. Academically, Bell was No. 2 in his class, graduating summa cum laude. His four years at Clemson (1961-65) needed the kind of student leadership Bell provided. The college became the first South Carolina educational institution integrated in 1963, and with no negative student reaction. The state legislature gave university status in 1964 as Clemson expanded its academic programs. Fraternity life also commenced on campus as a partial alternative to compulsory ROTC.
JIMMY BELL (#17) WAS THE STARTING QUARTERBACK IN 1964 AND WAS A TWO-TIME ALLACC ACADEMIC SELECTION.
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HE HELPED TRANSITION CLEMSON UNIVERSITY THROUGH TRYING TIMES, ALL THE WHILE BEING A STANDOUT TWO-WAY PLAYER UNDER HEAD COACH FRANK HOWARD. BY BRENT BREEDIN The long-time, all-male college was increasing its female enrollment by
leaps and bounds. On a national level, student unrest on many prestigious cam-
puses was making headlines with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the increased U.S. involvement in Vietnam. In an interview appearing in The State’s Aug. 1, 1965 newspaper edition, Bell attributed student unrest to, “misinterpreted values arising out of three basic conditions - infiltration, family background and uncertainty of the future.” He noted that many student demonstrations occurred in large population centers and were participated in, if not actually led, by non-students. “Students at Clemson are just as interested in the future as those on other campuses,” remarked Bell. “The difference is that they want to get in a position to do something...earning a position of responsibility so that they can be heard.” Foreseeing a Clemson campus less disciplined as its growth continues, Bell summed up his four years. “I’ve been really proud of the way Clemson students have conducted themselves.” So what has Dr. Thomas James Bell (Dr. Jimmy) been doing since graduation from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1969? Last month, he was honored by the South Carolina Department of Rural Health as its Pioneer Award recipient, given to a physician in South Carolina who has dedicated his/her life to serving patients in rural counties of our state. He has practiced medicine in his hometown of Hartsville since 1972. As for extracurricular activities, Bell served on city council for 10 years, a deacon at First Baptist Church, a YMCA foundation director and a state vocational rehabilitation board member for 17 years for the 6th district of South Carolina. He served as president of the South Carolina Academy of Family Medicine in 1988 and board chairman in 1989. He recently served as president of the MUSC Alumni Association. He is active working in the Free Medical Clinic of Darlington County and has served indigent patients in six medical clinics in Trinidad, West Indies with his church for six years. “My father attended Clemson,” added Bell. “He instilled in me a love for Clemson that made going to any other school out of the question. I’ve never regretted my choice. In fact, I almost feel like Clemson has been too good to me. While here, a good future came my way. I was always treated as an individual in the classroom and on the field alike.”
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AFTER BEING RECRUITED TO CLEMSON BY TIGER COACHES, HE HAS TURNED HIS ATTENTION TO RECRUITING OUR FUTURE MILITARY HEROES IN THE MARINE CORPS AS A RECRUITMENT OFFICER. BY MATT CASTELLO
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lex Pearson lettered two seasons (2006,07) for the Tigers after working his way up the depth chart his first three years on campus. The native of Greenville, S.C. and graduate of Greenville High School had been recruited to Clemson as a linebacker, redshirted his freshman season in 2004 and then did not appear in a game as a reserve fullback in 2005. “It was a great experience,” said the Marine Captain on his initial recruitment to Clemson. “I grew up a Clemson fan. Both my parents went to Clemson. My mom is from Clemson. When they offered me a scholarship, it was probably the greatest opportunity in my life at that time. Getting there and getting adjusted as a freshman was a difficult experience, but also one that was very exciting.” Pearson saw success as the firstteam fullback in 2006, making holes and lanes for playmakers James Davis and C.J. Spiller, as they rushed for a combined 2,125 yards. Clemson led the ACC in rushing thanks in large part to Pearson’s blocking. While he did his fair share of grunt work, Pearson also found football glory, and more excitement it would seem, catching a two-yard touchdown pass against Louisiana Tech and a four-yard score against Temple. However, he has found even more rewarding experiences since his time on the gridiron. Upon graduating, the 6’0”, 245-pound bruiser went to Marine Corps Officer Candidate School (OCS) in October 2008. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton as an infantry officer and did two deployments with them. Currently, he is stationed in Columbia, S.C. as the Executive Officer of the Marine Corps Recruiting Station Columbia. “I’m second-in-command of the recruitment station,” he said. “We cover South Carolina, Southwestern North Carolina - Charlotte, Monroe, Gastonia
and the Asheville area - and Augusta, Ga. I’m responsible for all the programs we run in the 350 high schools we are responsible for. “It’s recruiting. We’re responsible for all enlisted and officer recruiting for our 42,000 square-mile area. “One of the programs I run is called the Naval ROTC Scholarship Program. It’s a scholarship for high school seniors and college freshmen, and it gives them $180,000 towards any school that has a Naval ROTC program. When they graduate OCS, they become Marine Officers.” Recruiting is something Pearson is obviously familiar with through his high school-turned-college football days, but his own enlisting wasn’t even on his own radar originally. “Honestly, I wasn’t predisposed to the Marine Corps or the military,” said Pearson. “I think I decided, maybe halfway through my senior season, that I wanted to serve my country. “But I didn’t know which service. I knew I wanted to serve as an infantry officer, on the ground, fighting. I linked up with Col. Sandy Edge. He’s an advisor with the College of Business & Behavioral Sciences, but he also has some strong
ties to the football program. He’s also a retired Air Force Colonel. He introduced me to the Officer Selection Officer who works out of Charlotte, and it turned out that the Marine Corps was the right fit.” He recognizes that the school that meant so much to him for so long has a rich history that means a lot to so many. “Clemson has one of the stronger military traditions in the country, especially with major Division I schools,” stated Pearson. “Since I’ve been in the Marines, I try to go back for the Military Appreciation Day games if I can, as long as I wasn’t deployed. I would come back for games, and the appreciative aspect of it has been phenomenal.
“Nothing could have better prepared me to become a Marine Officer than Clemson football. The mental and physical toughness I learned during mat drills and summer workouts from Strength Coaches Joey Batson and Larry Greenlee allowed me to excel during high stress and high intensity situations at OCS and the Infantry Officer Course. “The leadership principles and lessons I learned from coaches such as Dabo Swinney, Burton Burns and David Blackwell on a daily basis throughout each season helped me as a Rifle Platoon Commander and Company Executive Officer. I apply many of the lessons I learned as a football player on a daily basis as a Marine. Essentially, Clemson football set the foundation for me to become a successful Marine Officer.” At this point, Pearson is comfortable doing what he felt a strong urge to do just a few years ago, but he does point out that his plan is to transition out of active duty next summer and transfer into the reserves. He stated that he would like to move back to the Greenville area in order to pursue an MBA, using the GI Bill. After that, his plan is to, “see where it all goes.” Pearson never stopped making an impression after his days as a college football player ended. And to this day, it is easy to see that he is still leading the way for others behind him. @ClemsonFB
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Tim Bourret’s THE LAST WORD
TOP-10 PLAYS DURING HIS TENURE AT CLEMSON
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ic Beasley’s breathtaking, remarkable and record-tying sack, caused fumble, recovered fumble and touchdown against NC State, all on the same play, on October 4 inspired me to reflect on the greatest plays I have witnessed in Memorial Stadium by a Tiger. I guess I am as qualified as anyone, as today will be my 237th consecutive game at Memorial Stadium and my 433rd overall. Here are my top-10 most memorable plays (in chronological order) since I first came to Clemson with the Notre Dame team in November 1977.
Seven seconds later, Aaron Hunt kicked a 25-yard field goal to give Clemson its fourth straight victory over South Carolina.
C.J. SPILLER 2006 Georgia Tech Game This was a breakout game for freshman C.J. Spiller. ESPN College GameDay was in town for the first time and both teams were ranked in the top 13 in the nation. He had a 50-yard rushing touchdown and a 50-yard receiving touchdown. Spiller took a swing pass from Will Proctor near the Georgia Tech sideline and put on consecutive moves that sent multiple defenders to the turf.
Willie Underwood 1980 South Carolina Game With the score 13-6 in favor of the Tigers in the fourth quarter, Willie Underwood stepped in front of a Garry Harper pass and returned it 37 yards for a touchdown. It was the second interception of the day for Underwood, who was playing his final game as a Tiger. Those were the only interceptions of his 47-game career. Underwood also had 17 tackles in run support and was named national defensive player-of-the-week by Sports Illustrated.
KEVIN MACK 1983 Maryland Game Another senior playing in his final game in Death Valley had a memorable performance and memorable play. Kevin Mack gained 186 yards on 30 carries on the day Clemson fans set a Guinness World Record for the largest balloon launch (363,729) as the Tigers ran down the Hill. On Mack’s final carry in Memorial Stadium, he ran 42 yards for a touchdown with just one shoe.
VIC BEASLEY TIED THE TIGER RECORD FOR CAREER SACKS WITH THIS MEMORABLE PLAY AGAINST NC STATE ON OCT. 4, 2014.
ROD GARDNER’S 50-YARD CATCH LATE IN THE GAME AGAINST SOUTH CAROLINA IN 2000 SET UP AARON HUNT’S GAME-WINNING FIELD GOAL.
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1984 Wake Forest Game William Perry could have many entries on this list. But his most memorable play at home as a Tiger took place on a special-teams play. Early in the game, Wake Forest was faced with a fourthand-one near midfield. Clemson coaches thought the Demon Deacons would run a fake, so they left their regular defense on the field. But Wake Forest decided to punt and Perry bull-rushed the center, then plowed into the blocking back with such force that he knocked the blocker into punter Harry Newsome. His punt went off the backside of the upback and rolled 36 yards behind the original line of scrimmage. Perry was credited with a blocked punt without touching the ball, and statistically was credited with a 36yard punt return, the most unusual entry on his career stat line.
1987 Georgia Game This is the only play on the list that is a team play. Clemson had pinned Georgia on its own one with a punt. The Tigers trailed Georgia 20-16 and hoped to gain great field position. Instead, a group of Tiger defenders, led by Michael Dean Perry, Gene Beasley, Vince Taylor and James Lott, chased quarterback James Jackson to the ground in the endzone. It set off a safety celebration that moved the momentum in Clemson’s favor. The Tigers then drove for a winning field goal with just two seconds left on the next possession to win 21-20.
DONNELL WOOLFORD & JOE HENDERSON 1987 Georgia Tech Game Entering the Georgia Tech game in 1987, Clemson had not returned a punt or a kickoff for a touchdown in 17 years. Then on Sept. 26, 1987, the Tigers had one of each against the Yellow Jackets. First, Donnell Woolford returned a punt 78 yards for a score. Prior to Woolford’s return, Clemson had gone 999 total kick returns without a touchdown. In the fourth quarter, Joe Henderson snapped the kickoff-return drought that had dated to 1962 with a 95-yard return for a score.
ROD GARDNER 2000 South Carolina Game In the 73 years of home games at Memorial Stadium, Rod Gardner’s catch to set up a winning field goal in 2000 is probably the favorite in the minds of many Clemson fans. The Tigers trailed South Carolina 14-13 with under 20 seconds left. Woodrow Dantzler rolled to his left and lofted the ball towards Gardner, who was covered by a couple of South Carolina defenders on the Clemson sideline. But Gardner negotiated the traffic and made the catch for a 50-yard gain.
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JACOBY FORD 2008 South Carolina Game Perhaps the greatest trick play by Clemson in Memorial Stadium took place in 2008 against South Carolina. Like C.J. Spiller’s reception against Georgia Tech in 2006, it was a 50-yard play, but this time the receiver was Spiller’s classmate and close friend, Jacoby Ford. With the Tigers at midfield, Ford knelt down as if to tie his shoe near the Tiger sideline. After the ball was snapped, Ford raced down the sideline. Cullen Harper was nearly sacked but got rid of the ball in time to hit a wide-open Ford, who was never seen by the Gamecock secondary. The Tigers took a 17-0 lead on the way to a 31-14 victory that clinched the fulltime head coaching position for 38-yearold Dabo Swinney.
CHANDLER CATANZARO 2011 Wake Forest Game The Tigers trailed Wake Forest by 14 points with just 20 minutes left. But Tajh Boyd led a comeback with two passing touchdowns. He then drove the Tigers to the Wake Forest 26 with a few seconds left. Chandler Catanzaro came on to boot a 43-yard field goal, the only walkoff field goal in the history of Memorial Stadium. Hard to believe that is the only one in 73 years.
VIC BEASLEY 2014 NC State Game Vic Beasley’s sack, caused fumble, recovered fumble and touchdown against NC State was breathtaking in its execution in addition to being historically significant. Beasley engulfed Jacoby Brissett, forced the ball loose, snatched the ball out of midair and raced 16 yards for a score. The play gave Beasley a sack, the 28th of his career, tying him with former All-Americans Michael Dean Perry and Gaines Adams for most in Tiger history. Defensively, it is probably the most-revered record in the Clemson recordbook, and he did it with style.
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