2014 Clemson vs. Louisville Gameday Program

TODAY'S FEATURES Today’s Game 2,3 Clemson & Louisville Stats 4 Vic Beasley (Senior Spotlight) 6-8 Corey Crawford (Senior Spotlight) 10,11 Tavaris Barnes (Senior Spotlight) 13 Q&A With Isaiah Battle 15 Tiger Band 105 Cody Proveaux (Men’s Golf) 107 Sloan Shanahan (Women’s Golf) 109 NFL Tigers 111-113 Tigerama 2014 115 Jeff Bostic (Where Are They Now?) 117 The Last Word (Bill Smith) 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 Louisville Alphabetical Roster Louisville Profile Cardinal Leaders Clemson Numerical Roster Probable Starting Lineups Louisville Numerical Roster

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TIGER TRADITIONS Memorial Stadium (“Death Valley”) Howard’s Rock & The Hill Football Facilities All-Americans First-Round Draft Picks Super Bowl Champions Pro Bowl Players Alma Mater

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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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CLEMSON WELCOMES LOUISVILLE TO DEATH VALLEY IN THE FIRST-EVER MEETING BETWEEN THE TWO SCHOOLS.

TODAY'S GAME

By Tim Bourret

THE TIGERS CLOSE THEIR THREE-GAME HOMESTAND AGAINST THE NEWEST ACC MEMBER.

TIGERS BLANK WOLFPACK Clemson is coming off one of its best all-around performances in recent years in the 41-0 win over NC State. It was the largest margin of victory for the Tigers against the Wolfpack and the first time Clemson registered a shutout against an ACC team since 1998

against Maryland. It was also Clemson’s first shutout under Head Coach Dabo Swinney.

Clemson’s defense held NC State to 35 passing yards and 154 yards of total offense, the best figures for the Tigers against an ACC foe since a victory over Boston College in 2009. NC State entered the game averaging 40 points and 506 yards per game and had scored 40+ points in four consecutive games, a first in Wolfpack history.

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DESHAWN WILLIAMS AND THE TIGERS HELD NC STATE SCORELESS LAST WEEKEND.

Including today, each of the next three Tiger opponents in Memorial Stadium will be making their first trip to Clemson for a football game. Louisville is today’s opponent, and this will be the first meeting anywhere between the two schools. Clemson and Louisville were members of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association between 1914-22, but never faced each other.

In two weeks, Syracuse will come to Tigertown for the first time. The Tigers and Orange have played twice on the gridiron, once in the 1996 Gator Bowl and last year at Syracuse, but never at Clemson. Then on November 22, Georgia State and Clemson will play for the first time.

Louisville is the 54th different team to visit Memorial Stadium, and the Tigers are 39-13-1 against those teams when the visitor makes its first appearance. It has been especially difficult to beat Clemson in that first meeting since 1978. In the last 37 years, Clemson is 23-2 against teams making their first appearance in Memorial Stadium.

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LOUISVILLE UPDATE Louisville lost seven starters on defense from last year’s team that finished with a 12-1 record and No. 15 national ranking. But the Cardinals are even better than they were last year on defense and hold a number of top-10 national standings in defensive categories.

Louisville leads the nation in total defense (230.2).

It is also first in rushing defense (58.3), first in interceptions (12), second in yards per play allowed (3.75) and second in yards per carry allowed (2.01).

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LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

DESHAUN WATSON ACCOUNTED FOR FOUR TOUCHDOWNS AGAINST NC STATE AND 10 THE LAST TWO GAMES.

NC State 0 at Clemson 41 Wake Forest 3 at Florida State 43 Miami (Fla.) 17 at Georgia Tech 28 Louisville 28 at Syracuse 6 Virginia Tech 34 at North Carolina 17 Pittsburgh 19 at Virginia 24

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE The leader of the defense is safety Gerod Holliman, who has an astounding seven interceptions for 122 return yards in just six games. He not only leads the nation in interceptions, he has three more than any other player. Holliman moved from cornerback to safety this year, and the results are a big reason Louisville has allowed just 12.7 points per game, sixth in the nation.

On offense, Louisville has played two quarterbacks this season. Sophomore Will Gardner has passed for 798 yards and eight touchdowns in four games and has completed 56 percent of his passes. First-year freshman Reggie Bonnafon went the distance at Syracuse on October 3 and played the last two games while Gardner recovered from a knee injury.

Bonnafon has passed for 531 yards and two scores while completing 57 percent of his passes. We could see a matchup of first-year freshman signal-callers this afternoon, as Clemson will start first-year freshman Deshaun Watson, who is also 2-0 as a starter.

Eli Rogers is the top receiver with 24 receptions for 259 yards. He has 155 career receptions for 1,654 yards. The “X-factor” in today’s game is DeVante Parker, a senior who has not played this year due to a broken foot, but he is due back in the lineup in mid October.

Parker has 113 receptions for 1,920 yards and 28 touchdowns in his career. Last year, he had 12 receiving touchdowns to set a school record. That was the same number of receiving touchdowns Sammy Watkins had for Clemson in 2013.

BEASLEY TIES SACK RECORD Graduate Vic Beasley tied the Clemson career sack record in grand style last Saturday when he had a sack, caused a fumble, recovered the fumble and scored a touchdown, all on the same play in the win over NC State. That was Beasley’s 28th career sack, tied for the most in Clemson history with Michael Dean Perry (1984-87) and the late Gaines Adams (2003-06).

Beasley has had a remarkable run to the record when you consider he has started just 18 games in his career.

All 28 of his sacks have come in his last 31 games.

It is amazing to think that in 2010 he was the scoutteam quarterback as the Tigers prepared to play Georgia Tech.

What is really remarkable is the negative yards he accounts for when he makes those big plays. His 28 sacks

have accounted for 218 lost yards for the opponent, most in school history. It is also the most by an active FBS player...by 84 yards. Andre Monroe (Maryland) has the second-most negative yards on sacks with 134.

The same goes for Beasley’s tackle-for-loss totals.

He has 39 tackles for loss in his career for 257 yards.

No other FBS player has more than 175 lost yards on tackles for loss.

Last Saturday was the sixth time in his career that he not only sacked the quarterback, but caused a fumble in the process. He has done that more than any other player in Clemson history. Beasley has at least one sack in all five games this year and seven straight games dating to 2013 as well.

WATSON EFFICIENT As previously stated, we could have a battle of firstyear freshman starting quarterbacks in today’s game, and that would be a first in the history of Memorial Stadium. Clemson’s Deshaun Watson has started just two games in his young career, but both have been memorable, a 50-35 win over North Carolina when he passed for a school-record six touchdowns, and last week’s 41-0 win over NC State when he had 329 yards of total offense and four total touchdowns.

In the last two games, he has passed for 702 yards and eight touchdowns. That is the most passing yards in the first two games of a Clemson quarterback’s career as a starter.

Charlie Whitehurst, now with the Tennessee Titans, had the previous mark with 692 yards. Watson tied Whitehurst’s Tiger record for passing touchdowns in a quarterback’s first two starts. In 2002, Whitehurst had four apiece against Duke and North Carolina, both on the road, in his first two starts.

Watson has completed 73-106 passes for 1,181 yards and 12 touchdowns against just one interception.

That computes to a pass efficiency rating of 197.9, second-best in the nation behind Oregon’s Marcus Mariota. Watson leads the nation in yards per pass attempt (11.14), is fourth in touchdown/interception ratio and 10th in completion percentage (68.9). In terms of total offense Clemson is 9-6 (.600) all-time per play, he is 11th on October 11. The last game on (8.6).

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TEAM STATS Yards Off. Def. 450.0 304.4 490.8 290.4 446.2 367.6 458.6 347.8 429.8 391.4 388.3 230.2 393.5 313.3 415.4 505.8 447.0 396.2 405.3 278.7 411.4 370.0 397.7 330.8 410.7 325.2 212.8 354.8

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. 29.6 20.4 40.4 22.0 36.8 13.6 39.2 20.8 34.6 23.8 33.3 12.7 27.5 22.8 36.0 42.0 33.7 28.5 30.5 19.0 21.6 24.4 31.7 22.5 30.5 19.8 15.7 24.0

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Car. 156 71 100 78 90 36 76 104

Yards 874 579 625 470 449 435 369 427

TD 9 6 5 3 2 4 6 3

Y/G 145.7 115.8 104.2 94.0 89.8 87.0 73.8 71.2

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Cm. 96 109 73 136 119 94 105 83

Att. 144 176 106 220 185 154 184 145

Yards 1288 1520 1181 1409 1399 1083 1055 978

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Y/G 322.0 253.3 236.2 234.8 233.2 216.6 211.0 195.6

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Rec. 38 21 30 29 13 14 21

Yards 576 520 428 343 407 339 316

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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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Opp. 1452 322 4.5 290.4 110.2 180.2 107.1 15.6 22.0 15 2-2 41.5 14-118 18-378 41-311 8 29.3 26:56 2-7 12-87

SCORING BY QUARTERS Team Clemson Opponents

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Player C.J. Davidson Wayne Gallman Adam Choice Deshaun Watson D.J. Howard Clemson Opponents

Car. 40 29 30 48 35 228 164

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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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Player Stephone Anthony Tony Steward Robert Smith Jayron Kearse Grady Jarrett Kellen Jones Garry Peters Josh Watson DeShawn Williams Shaq Lawson

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Player Brandon Radcliff Dominique Brown L.J. Scott Reggie Bonnafon Michael Dyer Louisville Opponents

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# Player 11 Will Gardner 7 Reggie Bonnafon Louisville Opponents

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LG 29 33 68 16 9 68 26

Cm. Att. 63 112 42 74 113 200 103 194

Yards Int. 798 2 531 1 1391 3 1031 12

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Rec. 24 23 17 12 7 113 103

Yards 259 348 220 132 86 1391 1031

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RECEIVING Player Mike Williams Artavis Scott Adam Humphries Wayne Gallman Germone Hopper Clemson Opponents

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Opp. 1381 368 3.8 230.2 58.3 171.8 93.9 12.0 12.7 7 9-10 41.3 15-117 19-434 37-337 15 23.1 26:04 3-7 19-142

SCORING BY QUARTERS Team Louisville Opponents

PASSING # Player 4 Deshaun Watson 18 Cole Stoudt Clemson Opponents

Louisville 2330 451 5.2 388.3 156.5 231.8 128.4 20.7 33.3 25 7-9 40.8 22-136 15-380 44-326 13 42.4 33:56 12-153 21-178

SOPHOMORE MIKE WILLIAMS HAS 12 RECEPTIONS FOR 277 YARDS AND FOUR TOUCHDOWNS IN THE LAST TWO GAMES.

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hen his playing days are done and he has nothing left to offer the game of football, Vic Beasley hopes to go to dental school.

When asked why, he gave a simple yet fitting answer.

“I just love seeing people smile.”

Beasley has put smiles on all of the Clemson faithful during his record-setting career as a Tiger. It is not the sacks and tackles for loss that have given Clemson fans the biggest grin from ear to ear, but rather a decision in January that showed the commitment Beasley made to his family, his football program and his university.

Twelve days after leading the Tigers with four tackles for loss in a 40-35 Orange Bowl victory over No. 6 Ohio State, the consensus All-America defensive end announced he was returning to Clemson for his senior season.

His reasons for returning came down to two factors - earning his undergraduate degree and improving his stock for the NFL draft.

“No one in my family has a degree and I wanted to be the first to accomplish that,” said Beasley, the youngest of seven children.

Beasley, who is also an avid piano player, was able to put a big check next to the first goal in August when he walked across the stage in Littlejohn Coliseum to accept his sociology degree from President Jim Clements.

And the second goal? Well, Beasley is well on his way to doing just that.

He entered his senior season as the nation’s active leader in sacks with 21 and has shown no signs of slowing down.

Beasley has posted at least one sack in each of the Tigers’ first five games, with two apiece against No. 1 Florida State and North Carolina. He is tied for third in the nation in sacks (7).

Beasley needs VIC BEASLEY just one sack to break Clemson’s Full Name Victor Ramon Beasley Jr. career record of Degree Sociology 28, shared by deJersey #3 fensive greats MiPosition Defensive End chael Dean Perry Height 6’3” (1984-87) and the Weight 235 late Gaines Adams Hometown Adairsville, Ga. (2003-06).

High School Adairsville HS “I feel honored Date of Birth July 8, 1992 to be amongst those names,” he said. “Those are two of the greatest players to come through Clemson University, and I’ll feel a great sense of accomplishment when I reach that goal.”

The fact Beasley is even in this position is a testament to patience and hard work. A highlyrecruited player out of Adairsville High famed Georgia Stars AAU organization School in Northwest Georgia, football that sent Tanner Smith and Jaron Bloswas not his biggest passion. somgame to Clemson. To this day, he Beasley enjoyed a standout basketstill maintains basketball is his favorite ball career and was a member of the sport.

But beyond Beasley’s love of the game of basketball, recruiters everywhere had trouble determining his best fit on the gridiron. At Adairsville High School, Beasley was a running back and

TIGER CAREER SACK LEADERS Rk Player, Pos. 1. Vic Beasley, DE Michael Dean Perry, DT Gaines Adams, DE 4. William Perry, MG 5. Adrian Dingle, DE Keith Adams, LB 7. Brentson Buckner, DT Bryant McNeal, DE 9. Chester McGlockton, DT 10. Da’Quan Bowers, DE

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linebacker, and he even returned punts and kickoffs.

“I had a lot of schools recruiting me for different positions,” said Beasley. “I was told I could play running back, linebacker or defensive end.”

He doesn’t remember the exact game he took his official visit to Clemson, but Beasley remembers what made the Tiger program stand out during the trip.

“I was supposed to go to Alabama but took an official visit here instead,” he said. “I loved the gameday atmosphere, and it just felt like home.”

It felt like home, but it took a full year and then some for Beasley to find an actual home as a player. He began his career as a tight end, practicing with the likes of current Indianapolis Colts starter Dwayne Allen while earning a redshirt in 2010. From there, he spent three or four months at linebacker.

Heading into fall camp as a redshirt freshman, coaches put Beasley at defensive end. He appeared in nine games, primarily as a special teams player. He logged just 16 snaps on defense.

“I was a little discouraged here and there,” admitted Beasley. “I knew with patience, the hard work would eventually pay off.”

It started to yield returns during his sophomore season in 2012. Still a re-

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serve, he logged 288 snaps and made the most of his opportunities. Beasley

posted a teamhigh eight sacks, including one on Auburn’s final drive of the season opener that helped the ACC Tigers to a 26-19 victory in the Georgia Dome.

It was a moment to remember for Beasley, whose father, Victor, played at Auburn from 1982-84.

It was during his sophomore season that Beasley’s confidence grew as a player.

“That’s when my confidence really grew,” he said. “I knew if I could do it as a backup, I could progress and do better as a starter.”

Big things were expected of Beasley in 2013, and #3 did not disappoint. He set the tone with a twosack performance in Clemson’s 3835 win over No. 5 Georgia in the opener.

Two games later, he posted three sacks, two pass breakups and a caused fumble at NC State and was named Bednarik Award National Defensive Player-of-theWeek. In a win over Boston College, Bea-

sley earned the Leather Helmet Award as the Tigers’ top player with two tackles for loss and a fumble return for a touchdown.

Beasley’s junior campaign ended with a bang as well. At South Carolina, a game largely controlled by Clemson’s stout defensive front, he contributed two sacks. That led into the aforementioned Orange Bowl performance.

After amassing 13 sacks and 23 tackles for loss as one of six finalists for the Ted Hendricks Award, many national pundits were convinced Beasley would forgo his senior season. The decision came down to the wire, as it was announced January 15, the deadline for underclassmen to declare early entry into the NFL draft.

Only three 2013 consensus AllAmericans returned to school this year (Ty Montgomery of Stanford and Jameis Winston of Florida State are the others), and Beasley was one of them. He has no regrets over his decision to return and takes great pride in all the Tigers have accomplished during his time at Clemson.

“It’s meant a lot,” stated Beasley.

“Clemson has always had premier talent but couldn’t quite get over the hump. I’m glad to be a part of this every day, being able to influence others around me. I’ve tried to give my best every day, because I know younger players are watching. I go out with a positive attitude and try and set an example.”

The soft-spoken Beasley has certainly done that. It is one of the things his coaches admire most for one of the most respected players in Clemson’s locker room.

“Vic Beasley didn’t come back to school to be average,” said Head Coach Dabo Swinney. “He came back to do something special.”

He came back to put smiles on the faces of Clemson fans everywhere.

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THE END GAME THE SENIOR DEFENSIVE END HAS TEAMED UP WITH VIC BEASLEY TO BE A FORMIDABLE FOE FOR OPPOSING OFFENSIVE TACKLES THE LAST FOUR SEASONS.

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orey Crawford recently said, “Tell the fans to keep bringing their energy to the home games, and even if they go to the away games, that helps us out, too. The fans should know that they are a big part of our success.”

Important advice from a senior statesman whose unit led the nation in tackles for loss in 2013 and is tied for sixth in the nation in tackles for loss per game (8.2) this year. The defensive line as a unit has steadily improved during Craw-

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ford’s tenure in Tigertown and is considered by many analysts one of the best and deepest in the nation.

While the Tiger defense is receiving nationwide attention, prior to the 2013 season, casual fans could not name a player along the defensive front, a startling notion considering the talent Clemson has consistently pumped into the NFL from the defensive line.

Clemson’s defense was dubbed the “No Name Defense” prior to the 2013 season. This obscurity did not bother

Crawford. The senior was confident that would quickly change.

“Our team came from the bottom as freshmen and worked together,” said #93. “We understand that the run game starts with us as a defensive line. It was a matter of time before we got better. I knew that sooner or later people would find out who we are.”

Crawford recorded 10.5 tackles for loss in his junior campaign, placing him third on the team. He already has 4.5 tackles for loss and one sack in four

games to begin the 2014 season and is well on his way to eclipse his previous totals. But it wasn’t always certain that the senior would return for his final campaign.

Crawford had the opportunity to enter the NFL draft as an underclassman, joining teammates Bashaud Breeland, Martavis Bryant and Sammy Watkins.

Ultimately, the Columbus, Ga. native decided to return and obtain his degree.

“The No. 1 reason was to graduate,” admitted Crawford. “It’s something that

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT is big for me and something my family wanted me to accomplish. I wanted to get better so I can be more prepared for the NFL, but the main thing was to come back and graduate.”

Raised a Georgia Bulldog fan and growing up down the road from Auburn, it was a longshot for the high school senior to choose the ACC Tigers. But the family atmosphere cultivated by the coaching staff successfully swayed Crawford to Clemson.

“Everything is all about family...it’s not about one person, one player, one coach,” explained Crawford. “Everyone is in it to win it for everyone. I love the family atmosphere that’s here. I fell in love with it as soon as I got here.”

Fearsome to high school quarterbacks as a star on the G.W. Carver High School squad, Crawford did not always strike fear in opposing college quarterbacks.

He quickly found out that college football was not like high school football.

The tempo and physicality on the college level was a lot to absorb. He constantly found himself doing mental repetitions to adjust to the game.

The message instilled in him by veteran players during his freshman year helped Crawford hone his craft, advice he still uses on and off the gridiron.

“My freshman year, Andre Branch, Kourtnei Brown and Malliciah Goodman told me to never be complacent,” stated Crawford. “Always work to get better every day. Don’t be satisfied with being an average player. Always try to be great.

Ever since then, I have tried to do that in everything that I do.”

After limited reps his freshman year, Crawford was thrust into action as a sophomore, starting all 13 games. He registered 47 tackles and six tackles for loss.

His first career start was in the Georgia Dome against Auburn, a game where much of his family and friends were able to attend. Those family members who

COREY CRAWFORD Full Name Corey Denzel Crawford Major PRTM Jersey #93 Position Defensive End Height 6’5” Weight 275 Hometown Columbus, Ga. High School G.W. Carver HS Date of Birth Dec. 1, 1991

were not in attendance were glued to their television screens.

As Clemson marched to a 26-19 victory, it would be back in the Georgia Dome just a few months later to battle a different set of Tigers, Louisiana State, in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. After a dominating performance by the defense, especially by the defensive line, Clemson escaped with a 25-24 victory.

The next game on the calendar was the 2013 opener against Crawford’s childhood team, Georgia. Crawford eagerly awaited the matchup, making the most of his play against the Bulldogs.

With the Georgia offense driving deep into Clemson territory, Crawford dropped back into coverage. Aaron Murray did not anticipate the move, and facing pressure, he threw the ball right into Crawford’s open arms. Instead of immediately going down, the agile Crawford returned the interception 18 yards.

The athletic defensive end remembers the play vividly.

“Take off, run with the football,” said Crawford. “I was surprised Aaron Murray didn’t see me when he threw the ball, but when I caught it, I thought I could score a touchdown or do something positive for the team.”

While each new home game creates a different memory, it is also one fewer game Crawford will play in front of the fans he loves so much. An ultimate teammate and player, it is no surprise Crawford credits the fans for his success.

“It’s mostly for them,” stated Crawford. “Everything we do, we do it for them, and especially when we play at home, their energy helps us impact the quarterback. They are a big part of the reason we are able to do what we do.

“I hope Clemson remembers me as the person I am, and not just a football

player. I’m just a guy who comes to work all the time and does it for the fans and for my ‘brothers’.”

With his ultimate goal to play on Sundays, Crawford not only has the talent, he has the attitude NFL coaches covet.

His unselfishness and humility make him a leader, an asset to any football team.

As he prepares for the next phase of his career, Crawford knows there is plenty he will miss about the university that molded him, not only as a football player, but as a person.

“My ‘brothers,’ my teammates, my coaches...I feel like in the NFL, you don’t get as close as you do in college with the players and coaches,” added Crawford. “I’m going to miss the family atmosphere Clemson brought to me.

“Clemson is way different from any other school I’ve been to or visited, so I’m going to miss it.”

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THE FIFTH-YEAR SENIOR HAS ALWAYS BEEN READY TO CONTRIBUTE WHEN CALLED UPON BY THE TIGER COACHES.

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READY TO POUNCE

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lemson has been well known for its ability to produce quality talent on defense, especially along the defensive line, with past names like Michael Dean Perry leading the older generation, and Da’Quan Bowers, Andre Branch and now Vic Beasley at the head of a new generation of Tiger pass rushers.

But what can be often understated is the depth the Tigers have at defensive end, and senior Tavaris Barnes provides that much-needed depth.

A steady contributor along a stable group of defensive linemen, he has become a mainstay in the defensiveline rotation. He has earned his stripes through his career at Clemson, switching between defensive tackle and defensive end, finally settling on the end position while working his way up the depth chart at both spots. Like Beasley, he eventually found a home at defensive end.

“In high school, it was crazy because I actually played defensive tackle and Clemson recruited me to play defensive end,” admitted Barnes. “So when I first got here, I was new to the position. Then sophomore year, I moved to defensive tackle and moved back to end my junior year. So I was really learning to be a defensive end this past spring.”

With the plethora of options Clemson has at its disposal, Barnes knows that as a defensive end, opposing offenses will dictate their play by what they do.

“What many don’t know about being a defensive end is that the offense likes

to play with the defensive ends’ eyes the most,” he said. “We’re some of the biggest, strongest and fastest guys on the field, and everything runs through us.”

But Barnes has taken more from Clemson than getting after the quarterback. He has become a better man, both on and off the field.

“My career at Clemson has really been a learning experience since my freshman year,” said Barnes. “I came in as a ‘hot head’ and thought I had it all figured out. As you become a senior, you mature a lot and you find out that no one owes you anything. You need to start working harder and you mature.”

“Coach (Dabo) Swinney, Jeff Davis and my wife, Shadarrell Tana Blackman, really helped me through that process.

She’s always been there, she’s always believed in me and when I thought I was down and didn’t have anything, she was right by my side and lifted me up.”

Family is an important aspect for Barnes, who met his wife when he was a senior at First Coast High School in Jacksonville, Fla. They have been married for two years. Barnes credits her unyielding support for much of his growth during his time at Clemson.

“She’s been through everything with me. We lost a child together, been poor together and she has always been in my corner.

“My wife is the most loyal and real person I’ve ever known. She has loved me through everything I’ve gone through.

She is a queen and deserves the world.”

The couple’s one-year-old daughter, Talayah Na’shae, has only reaffirmed Barnes’ deep family values and further inspires him to be a better man in all aspects of his life.

“My daughter is amazing and she’s one of a kind,” smiled Barnes. “She’s very smart and living in her own world most of the time.

“Ever since I saw her, I wanted to do better for my life. I always want her to know I’m here and will never leave her or want her to think I don’t want to be in her life. I take pride in my family.”

If there is something Barnes wants to teach and provide for his daughter, it’s to instill in her the kind of values that he has learned over the years, which has allowed him to become the man he is today.

“I want to align my daughter with God and want her to grow up respectful and to enjoy life.”

When his career at Clemson is finished, Barnes will continue an ongoing journey of his own, one that may not require rushing the quarterback, but one that he can forever take pride in.

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BY KATHRYN ANDREOLI Q. Why did you choose Clemson?

A. Because it is family-based. No matter what, it is always a family-based program.

Q. How did it feel to receive preseason all-conference accolades?

A. It felt great, but I still feel that I have work left to do.

It sounds really good, but I always need to get better on the field.

Q. How does it feel to be a Clemson Tiger?

A. It means a lot. It brings a lot of enthusiasm and belief that we can play our best every time we come to the field.

Q. How is it rubbing Howard’s Rock and running down the Hill before every home game?

A. It feels great. It’s a rush of adrenaline. Everything that you have worked for, you feel it here right before the game.

Q. How do you describe being a student-athlete at Clemson?

A. Coming here with my guys, I have grown a bond. It’s a great feeling.

Q. Who have you modeled your play after?

A. Brandon Thomas, an offensive tackle who played here the last few seasons, showed me a lot. He really brought me in and taught me a lot about the game on the offensive line.

Q. What are some of your goals?

A. To be the best student-athlete and player I can be, and to lead this school, both on and off the field.

Q. If you were talking to a recruit about coming to Clemson, what would you tell them?

A. I would tell him to get your mind right, work hard and take any criticism to make you get better.

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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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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

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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.

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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

ASSISTANT HEAD COACH SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR TIGHT ENDS

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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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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PERSONAL DATA

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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TONY ELLIOTT

MIKE REED

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RUNNING BACKS

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.

PERSONAL DATA

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PERSONAL DATA

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.

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TONY ELLIOTT

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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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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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TIGER VETERANS

53

MARTIN AIKEN

68

DAVID BEASLEY

55

RODERICK BYERS

DE • *So. Smoaks, S.C.

OG • *Sr. Columbus, Ga.

DT • *Jr. Rock Hill, S.C.

2

MACKENSIE ALEXANDER

3

VIC BEASLEY

31

RYAN CARTER

CB • *Fr. Immokalee, Fla.

DE • *Gr. Adairsville, Ga.

CB • *Fr. Grayson, Ga.

42

STEPHONE ANTHONY

11

TRAVIS BLANKS

86

SAM COOPER

LB • Sr. Polkton, N.C.

S • Jr. Tallahassee, Fla.

TE • *Gr. Brentwood, Tenn.

BEN BOULWARE BOULW LINEBACKER

21

ADRIAN BAKER

10

BEN BOULWARE

93

COREY CRAWFORD

67

KALON DAVIS

29

MARCUS EDMOND

CB • *Fr. Hallandale, Fla.

LB • So. Anderson, S.C.

DE • Sr. Columbus, Ga.

OL • *Sr. Chester, S.C.

CB • *Fr. Hopkins, S.C.

9

TAVARIS BARNES DE • *Sr. Jacksonville, Fla.

24

ZAC BROOKS

55

TYRONE CROWDER

98

KEVIN DODD

9

RB • Jr. Jonesboro, Ark.

OG • *Fr. Marston, N.C.

DE • *So. Taylors, S.C.

WAYNE GALLMAN RB • *Fr. Loganville, Ga.

79

ISAIAH BATTLE

41

T.J. BURRELL

32

C.J. DAVIDSON

23

TYSHON DYE

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OT • Jr. Brooklyn, N.Y.

LB • *So. Goose Creek, S.C.

RB • *Jr. Clemson, S.C.

RB • *Fr. Elberton, Ga.

RB • *Sr. Ninety Six, S.C.

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TIGER VETERANS

44

B.J. GOODSON

22

D.J. HOWARD

52

KELLEN JONES

LB • *Jr. Lamar, S.C.

RB • *Sr. Lincoln, Ala.

LB • *Jr. Houston, Texas

73

JOE GORE

13

ADAM HUMPHRIES

65

OLIVER JONES

OT • *Jr. Lake Waccamaw, N.C.

WR • Sr. Spartanburg, S.C.

OL • *So. Ninety Six, S.C.

15

T.J. GREEN

50

GRADY JARRETT

20

JAYRON KEARSE

S • So. Sylacauga, Ala.

DT • Sr. Conyers, Ga.

S • So. Fort Myers, Fla.

87

D.J. GREENLEE

32

CORBIN JENKINS

36

AMMON LAKIP

TE • *Fr. Clemson, S.C.

PK/P • *Gr. Conway, S.C.

PK/P • *Jr. Johns Creek, Ga.

57

JAY GUILLERMO

14

MARTIN JENKINS

90

SHAQ LAWSON

RYAN YAAN NNORTON ORTO OFFENSIVE LINEMAN

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84

ANDREW MAASS

69

MAVERICK MORRIS

WR • *Sr. Ridgeway, S.C.

OT • *Fr. Broxton, Ga.

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ERIC MAC LAIN

58

RYAN NORTON

OL • *Jr. Hope Mills, N.C.

OL • *Jr. Simpsonville, S.C.

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JAY JAY MCCULLOUGH

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DORIAN O’DANIEL

TE • *So. Fort Mill, S.C.

LB • *Fr. Olney, Md.

C • *So. Maryville, Tenn.

CB • *Gr. Roswell, Ga.

DE • So. Central, S.C.

5

GERMONE HOPPER

18

JADAR JOHNSON

16

JORDAN LEGGETT

WR • *So. Charlotte, N.C.

S • So. Orangeburg, S.C.

TE • So. Navarre, Fla.

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TIGER VETERANS

1

EBENEZER OGUNDEKO DE • *Fr. Brooklyn, N.Y.

48

D.J. READER

27

ROBERT SMITH

DT • Jr. Greensboro, N.C.

S • Sr. St. George, S.C.

10

DAVID OLSON

74

SPENCER REGION

75

MICHAEL SOBESKI

QB • *Gr. Lexington, S.C.

OG • Sr. Cullman, Ala.

LS • *Sr. Roebuck, S.C.

56

SCOTT PAGANO

83

DANIEL RODRIGUEZ

7

TONY STEWARD

DT • *Fr. Honolulu, Hawaii

WR • Sr. Stafford, Va.

LB • Sr. Hastings, Fla.

BRADLEY ADDLEY PPINION IN PUNTER/PLACEKICKER

19

CHARONE PEAKE

85

DANE ROGERS

18

COLE STOUDT

91

JOSH WATSON

12

KORRIN WIGGINS

WR • *Jr. Moore, S.C.

DE • *Fr. Shelby, N.C.

QB • Sr. Dublin, Ohio

DT • *Gr. Wilmington, Del.

S • So. Durham, N.C.

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GARRY PETERS

12

NICK SCHUESSLER

25

CORDREA TANKERSLEY

30

TAYLOR WATSON

99

DESHAWN WILLIAMS

CB • *Sr. Conyers, Ga.

QB • *So. Grayson, Ga.

CB • So. Beech Island, S.C.

S • *Gr. Simpsonville, S.C.

92

BRADLEY PINION

81

STANTON SECKINGER

94

CARLOS WATKINS

77

REID WEBSTER

7

MIKE WILLIAMS

DT • Sr. Central, S.C.

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P/PK • Jr. Concord, N.C.

TE • *Jr. Isle of Palms, S.C.

DT • *So. Mooresboro, N.C.

OL • *Gr. Woodstock, Ga.

WR • So. Vance, S.C.

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TIGER ROOKIES

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ADAM CHOICE RB • Fr. Thomasville, Ga.

JUSTIN FALCINELLI OG • Fr. Middletown, Md.

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KURT FLEMING RB • Fr. Louisa, Va.

27

C.J. FULLER RB • Fr. Easley, S.C.

17

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.

8

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.

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Passing Efficiency (min. 15 att.)

Passing Touchdowns Receptions Receiving Yards Receiving Touchdowns

All-Purpose Yards Punt Return Yards Kickoff Return Yards Interceptions

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TREVION THOMPSON WR • Fr. Durham, N.C.

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DESHAUN WATSON QB • Fr. Gainesville, Ga.

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RICHARD YEARGIN DE • Fr. Lauderdale Lakes, Fla.

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by Cullen Harper vs. Virginia Tech, 10-6-2007

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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.

2014 CLEMSON FOOTBALL

TIGER Reserves

49

BEAU BROWN

39

CHRISTIAN GROOMES

35

HUNTER RENFROW

S • *Jr. Beaufort, S.C.

PK/P • Fr. Central, S.C.

WR • Fr. Myrtle Beach, S.C.

51

JIM BROWN

35

QUINTIN HALL

46

CHAD RICHARDSON

LS • *Jr. Walterboro, S.C.

LB • *So. Piedmont, S.C.

LB • *So. Sumter, S.C.

47

MARCUS BULLARD

88

SEAN MAC LAIN

54

ZACH RIGGS

LB • *Jr. Columbia, S.C.

WR • *Fr. Hope Mills, N.C.

C • *Fr. Greer, S.C.

61

WILLIAM COCKERILL

56

COLLINS MAULDIN

85

SETH RYAN

OT • *So. Sumter, S.C.

DE • *Jr. Rock Hill, S.C.

WR • *Fr. Summit, N.J.

82

ADRIEN DUNN

17

AUSTIN MCCASKILL

75

DANIEL STONE

WR • *Fr. Clemson, S.C.

QB • *Jr. Easley, S.C.

DE • *So. Simpsonville, S.C.

61

DAVID ESTES

35

JUSTIN MILLER

95

ANDY TEASDALL

LS • *So. Mauldin, S.C.

TE • *Fr. Six Mile, S.C.

P • *So. Winston-Salem, N.C.

TIGER RESERVE ROSTER # Player 17 Austin McCaskill 35 Justin Miller 35 Quintin Hall 35 Hunter Renfrow 39 Christian Groomes 46 Chad Richardson 47 Marcus Bullard 49 Beau Brown 51 Jim Brown 54 Zach Riggs 56 Collins Mauldin 61 William Cockerill 61 David Estes 75 Daniel Stone 82 Adrien Dunn 85 Seth Ryan 88 Sean Mac Lain 95 Andy Teasdall * - spent one season as a redshirt

Pos. QB TE LB WR PK/P LB LB S LS C DE OT LS DE WR WR WR P player

Hgt. 5-11 6-0 5-11 5-10 5-9 5-11 6-2 6-0 6-4 6-5 6-1 6-6 6-1 6-4 5-7 5-11 6-4 5-11

Wgt. 190 260 225 170 190 215 215 195 230 270 230 250 205 265 170 170 210 185

Cl. *Jr. *Fr. *So. Fr. Fr. *So. *Jr. *Jr. *Jr. *Fr. *Jr. *So. *So. *So. *Fr. *Fr. *Fr. *So.

Exp. SQ RS SQ HS HS SQ SQ SQ SQ RS SQ SQ SQ SQ RS RS RS SQ

Hometown Easley, S.C. Six Mile, S.C. Piedmont, S.C. Myrtle Beach, S.C. Central, S.C. Sumter, S.C. Columbia, S.C. Beaufort, S.C. Walterboro, S.C. Greer, S.C. Rock Hill, S.C. Sumter, S.C. Mauldin, S.C. Simpsonville, S.C. Clemson, S.C. Summit, N.J. Hope Mills, N.C. Winston-Salem, N.C.

High School or Junior College Wren HS Daniel HS Wren HS Socastee HS Daniel HS Lakewood HS Spring Valley HS Beaufort HS Pinewood Prep School J.L. Mann HS Northwestern HS Sumter HS St. Joseph’s Catholic School Southside Christian School Daniel HS Summit HS Jack Britt HS R.J. Reynolds HS

Major History Architecture Undeclared General Engineering Pre-Business Health Science Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management Environmental Engineering Management Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management Wildlife & Fisheries Biology History Management Materials Science & Engineering Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management Secondary Education Marketing

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2014 CLEMSON FOOTBALL

CLEMSON ROSTER 53 Aiken, Martin

DE

6-2

225

*So.

73 Gore, Joe

OT

6-5

290

*Jr.

26 Peters, Garry

CB

6-0

190

*Sr.

CB

5-10

190

*Fr.

15 Green, T.J.

S

6-3

205

So.

92 Pinion, Bradley

P/PK 6-6

240

Jr.

42 Anthony, Stephone

LB

6-3

245

Sr.

87 Greenlee, D.J.

TE

6-1

235

*Fr.

48 Reader, D.J.

DT

6-2

325

Jr.

21 Baker, Adrian

CB

5-11

180

*Fr.

57 Guillermo, Jay

C

6-3

310

*So.

74 Region, Spencer

OG

6-5

330

Sr.

DE

6-3

275

*Sr.

51 Hearn, Taylor

OT

6-4

325

Fr.

45 Register, Chris

LB

6-2

245

Fr.

79 Battle, Isaiah

OT

6-7

290

Jr.

WR 5-11

175

*So.

80 Richard, Milan

TE

6-2

245

Fr.

68 Beasley, David

OG

6-4

330

*Sr.

22 Howard, D.J.

RB

5-11

205

*Sr.

96 Robinson, Jabril

DT

6-3

255

Fr.

3 Beasley, Vic

DE

6-3

235

*Gr.

13 Humphries, Adam

WR 5-11

195

Sr.

83 Rodriguez, Daniel

WR

5-8

180

Sr.

11 Blanks, Travis

S

6-1

205

Jr.

50 Jarrett, Grady

DT

6-0

290

Sr.

85 Rogers, Dane

DE

6-3

260

*Fr.

10 Boulware, Ben

LB

6-0

235

So.

32 Jenkins, Corbin

PK/P 5-10

175

*Gr.

43 Rogers, Korie

LB

6-2

235

Fr.

24 Brooks, Zac

RB

6-0

200

Jr.

14 Jenkins, Martin

CB

5-9

180

*Gr.

12 Schuessler, Nick

QB

6-3

195

*So.

41 Burrell, T.J.

LB

5-11

215

*So.

18 Johnson, Jadar

S

6-0

200

So.

WR 5-10

190

Fr.

55 Byers, Roderick

DT

6-3

290

*Jr.

52 Jones, Kellen

LB

6-0

230

*Jr.

81 Seckinger, Stanton

TE

6-5

240

*Jr.

31 Carter, Ryan

CB

5-9

180

*Fr.

65 Jones, Oliver

OL

6-5

320

*So.

84 Smith, Cannon

TE

6-4

240

Fr.

26 Choice, Adam

RB

5-9

215

Fr.

34 Joseph, Kendall

LB

5-11

225

Fr.

27 Smith, Robert

S

5-11

215

Sr.

86 Cooper, Sam

TE

6-6

245

*Gr.

20 Kearse, Jayron

S

6-4

210

So.

75 Sobeski, Michael

LS

6-2

230

*Sr.

93 Crawford, Corey

DE

6-5

275

Sr.

8 Kitt, Demarre

WR

6-1

185

Fr.

47 Spence, Alex

PK

6-2

190

Fr.

55 Crowder, Tyrone

OG

6-2

330

*Fr.

36 Lakip, Ammon

PK/P 5-11

200

*Jr.

LB

6-0

235

Sr.

32 Davidson, C.J.

RB

5-10

200

*Jr.

90 Lawson, Shaq

DE

6-3

275

So.

18 Stoudt, Cole

QB

6-4

225

Sr.

67 Davis, Kalon

OL

6-5

340

*Sr.

16 Leggett, Jordan

TE

6-5

250

So.

25 Tankersley, Cordrea

CB

6-1

195

So.

98 Dodd, Kevin

DE

6-5

275

*So.

84 Maass, Andrew

WR

6-4

200

*Sr.

1 Thompson, Trevion

WR

6-2

195

Fr.

23 Dye, Tyshon

RB

5-11

215

*Fr.

78 Mac Lain, Eric

OL

6-4

305

*Jr.

DT

6-3

295

*So.

29 Edmond, Marcus

CB

5-11

170

*Fr.

89 McCullough, Jay Jay

TE

6-3

245

*So.

QB

6-2

205

Fr.

50 Falcinelli, Justin

OG

6-3

305

Fr.

69 Morris, Maverick

OT

6-4

295

*Fr.

91 Watson, Josh

DT

6-4

290

*Gr.

40 Fleming, Kurt

RB

5-10

230

Fr.

58 Norton, Ryan

OL

6-3

285

*Jr.

30 Watson, Taylor

S

5-10

200

*Gr.

27 Fuller, C.J.

RB

5-9

215

Fr.

6 O’Daniel, Dorian

LB

6-2

215

*Fr.

77 Webster, Reid

OL

6-4

300

*Gr.

RB

6-1

205

*Fr.

1 Ogundeko, Ebenezer

DE

6-3

250

*Fr.

12 Wiggins, Korrin

S

5-11

195

So.

17 Gibson, Jefferie

S

6-4

200

Fr.

10 Olson, David

QB

6-2

220

*Gr.

99 Williams, DeShawn

DT

6-1

295

Sr.

38 Goode, Alex

RB

5-9

200

*Sr.

56 Pagano, Scott

DT

6-3

295

*Fr.

7 Williams, Mike

WR

6-4

210

So.

44 Goodson, B.J.

LB

6-0

240

*Jr.

19 Peake, Charone

WR

6-2

205

*Jr.

49 Yeargin, Richard

DE

6-4

225

Fr.

Smoaks, S.C. (Bamberg-Ehrhardt HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

2 Alexander, Mackensie

Immokalee, Fla. (Immokalee HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Polkton, N.C. (Anson HS) • Sociology

Hallandale, Fla. (Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory) • English

9 Barnes, Tavaris

Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Brooklyn, N.Y. (Blue Ridge (Va.) School) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Columbus, Ga. (G.W. Carver HS) • Sociology

Adairsville, Ga. (Adairsville HS) • Sociology

Tallahassee, Fla. (North Florida Christian School) • Sociology

Anderson, S.C. (T.L. Hanna HS) • Pre-Business

Jonesboro, Ark. (Jonesboro Senior HS) • Sociology

Goose Creek, S.C. (Goose Creek HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Rock Hill, S.C. (Northwestern HS) • Sociology

Grayson, Ga. (Grayson HS) • Pre-Business

Thomasville, Ga. (Thomas County Central HS) • Health Science

Brentwood, Tenn. (The Ensworth School) • Management

Columbus, Ga. (G.W. Carver HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Marston, N.C. (Richmond Senior HS) • Sociology

Clemson, S.C. (Daniel HS) • Sociology

Chester, S.C. (Chester Senior HS) • Modern Languages

Taylors, S.C. (Riverside HS) • Sociology

Elberton, Ga. (Elbert County Comprehensive HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Hopkins, S.C. (Lower Richland HS) • Graphic Communications

Middletown, Md. (Middletown HS) • Pre-Business

Louisa, Va. (St. Christopher’s School) • Wildlife & Fisheries Biology

Easley, S.C. (Easley HS) • Sociology

9 Gallman, Wayne

Loganville, Ga. (Grayson HS) • Communication Studies

Hope Mills, N.C. (Gray’s Creek HS) • Sports Communication

Ninety Six, S.C. (Ninety Six HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Lamar, S.C. (Lamar HS) • Sociology

Lake Waccamaw, N.C. (East Columbus HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Sylacauga, Ala. (Sylacauga HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Clemson, S.C. (Daniel HS) • Sociology

Maryville, Tenn. (Maryville HS) • Sociology

Williston, S.C. (Williston-Elko HS) • Undeclared

5 Hopper, Germone

Charlotte, N.C. (Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology) • Sociology

Lincoln, Ala. (Lincoln HS) • Sociology

Spartanburg, S.C. (Dorman HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Conyers, Ga. (Rockdale County HS) • Management

Conway, S.C. (Conway HS) • Civil Engineering

Roswell, Ga. (Centennial HS) • Sociology

Orangeburg, S.C. (Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS) • Pre-Business

Houston, Texas (St. Pius X HS) • Economics

Ninety Six, S.C. (Ninety Six HS) • Health Science

Belton, S.C. (Belton-Honea Path HS) • Health Science

Fort Myers, Fla. (South Fort Myers HS) • Communication Studies

Fayetteville, Ga. (Sandy Creek HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Johns Creek, Ga. (Chattahoochee HS) • Sociology

Central, S.C. (Daniel HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Navarre, Fla. (Navarre HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Ridgeway, S.C. (Richard Winn Academy) • Mechanical Engineering

Hope Mills, N.C. (Jack Britt HS) • Health Science

Fort Mill, S.C. (Nation Ford HS) • Communication Studies

Broxton, Ga. (Coffee HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Simpsonville, S.C. (Mauldin HS) • History

Olney, Md. (Our Lady of Good Counsel HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Brooklyn, N.Y. (Thomas Jefferson HS) • Communication Studies

Lexington, S.C. (Irmo HS) • Youth Development Leadership

Honolulu, Hawaii (Moanalua HS) • Sociology

Moore, S.C. (Dorman HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Conyers, Ga. (Heritage HS) • Sociology

Concord, N.C. (Northwest Cabarrus HS) • Management

Greensboro, N.C. (Grimsley HS) • Communication Studies

Cullman, Ala. (Cullman HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Browns Summit, N.C. (Dudley HS) • General Engineering

Savannah, Ga. (Calvary Day School) • Communication Studies

Leland, N.C. (North Brunswick HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Stafford, Va. (Brooke Point HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Shelby, N.C. (Crest HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Flowery Branch, Ga. (Buford HS) • Pre-Business

Grayson, Ga. (Grayson HS) • Accounting

3 Scott, Artavis

Oldsmar, Fla. (East Lake HS) • Communication Studies

Isle of Palms, S.C. (Porter-Gaud School) • Management

Columbia, S.C. (Hammond School) • Pre-Business

St. George, S.C. (Woodland HS) • Health Science

Roebuck, S.C. (Dorman HS) • Mechanical Engineering

Florence, S.C. (West Florence HS) • Pre-Business

7 Steward, Tony

Hastings, Fla. (Pedro Menendez HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Dublin, Ohio (Dublin Coffman HS) • Sociology

Beech Island, S.C. (Silver Bluff HS) • Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Durham, N.C. (Hillside HS) • Pre-Business

94 Watkins, Carlos

Mooresboro, N.C. (Chase HS) • Sociology

4 Watson, Deshaun

Gainesville, Ga. (Gainesville HS) • Communication Studies

Wilmington, Del. (John Dickinson HS) • Sociology

Simpsonville, S.C. (Woodmont HS) • Civil Engineering

Woodstock, Ga. (Etowah HS) • Management & Marketing

Durham, N.C. (Hillside HS) • Health Science

Central, S.C. (Daniel HS) • Sociology

Vance, S.C. (Lake Marion HS) • Sociology

Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. (University School of Nova Southeastern University) • Pre-Business

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2014 LOUISVILLE FOOTBALL

LOUISVILLE ROSTER 71 Acosta, Chris

OL

6-3

275

Sr.

59 Ahner, Aaron

DL

6-3

262

*Jr.

64 Ahner, Gabe

DL

6-3

281

*So.

40 Appleby, Joshua

PK

6-3

226

46 Atkins, Lamar

FB

5-11

88 Bagley, Javonte

WR

41 Barnes, Jarrod

19 Floyd, Terell

23 Radcliff, Brandon

RB

5-9

214

*So.

92 Ramsey, Terry

DL

6-5

250

Fr.

*So.

98 Rankins, Sheldon

DL

6-2

300

Jr.

181

*Fr.

90 Richardson, Johnny

DL

6-3

334

*Fr.

6-2

196

*Sr.

WR 5-10

180

Sr.

DL

6-3

272

*Fr.

28 Ross, Terrence

DB

6-1

202

*Fr.

LS

6-3

233

*So.

2 Sample, James

DB

6-2

191

Jr.

8 Holliman, Gerod

DB

6-0

206

Jr.

27 Scott, L.J.

RB

6-0

228

Fr.

*Fr.

36 Houchins, Kevin

DB

5-11

194

*So.

95 Shortridge, Kyle

DL

6-2

293

*Fr.

205

Fr.

61 Hughley, Tobijah

OL

6-3

289

*Jr.

73 Sibiea, Pedro

OL

6-3

294

*So.

6-1

232

*Jr.

15 Johnson, Andrew

CB

5-9

183

Sr.

53 Smith, Jake

OL

6-4

307

*Sr.

DL

6-0

319

Jr.

76 Johnson, Kelby

OL

6-7

299

Jr.

80 Standberry, Charles

TE

6-3

216

Fr.

10 Brown, Dominique

RB

6-2

233

*Sr.

8 Johnson, Ryan

5-11

201

*Sr.

42 Stewart, Isaac

LB

6-2

240

Fr.

79 Brown, Jamon

OL

6-6

346

Sr.

55 Kelsey, Keith

LB

6-1

225

So.

69 Terry, Jimmie

OL

6-4

350

Fr.

1 Brown, Keith

LB

6-1

236

Jr.

62 Klusman, T.C.

OL

6-3

276

*So.

93 Thibodeaux, Tae

DL

6-2

270

Fr.

13 Burgess, James

LB

6-0

227

Jr.

75 Lacy, Skylar

OL

6-6

305

*Fr.

3 Thomas, Pat

QB

6-4

190

So.

82 Byrd, Dontez

WR 5-11

170

*Fr.

RB

5-9

200

*Jr.

32 Thomas, Stacy

LB

6-1

249

*Fr.

24 Cannon, Zykiesis

CB

6-0

183

Fr.

74 Mack, Ryan

OL

6-5

309

*Jr.

89 Towbridge, Keith

TE

6-5

266

So.

18 Christian, Gerald

TE

6-3

244

*Sr.

94 Mauldin, Lorenzo

LB

6-4

244

Sr.

39 Uhl, Griffin

FB

6-2

260

*So.

34 Clements, George

DB

6-0

182

*So.

72 McNeil, Lukayus

OL

6-6

278

Fr.

44 Vatuvei, Pio

DL

6-2

275

Jr.

83 Crum, Micky

TE

6-4

250

Fr.

57 Middelton, Finesse

LB

5-11

246

*Fr.

45 Wallace, John

PK/P 6-0

194

*Jr.

26 Culver, De’Eric

DB

6-0

180

Fr.

70 Miller, John

OL

6-2

325

Sr.

29 Washington, Trumaine

DB

5-10

180

Fr.

52 Dawson-Brents, Nick

LB

6-3

265

*So.

86 Milton, Matt

WR

6-5

202

*Sr.

22 Williams, Chucky

DB

6-2

198

*Fr.

12 De La Cruz, Kai

WR

6-0

187

*Sr.

48 Mount, Deiontrez

LB

6-5

246

Sr.

91 Young, Trevon

LB

6-4

233

Jr.

33 Donovan, Grant

LS

6-1

218

*Sr.

13 Nelson, Brett

QB

6-4

220

Sr.

51 Donovan, Royce

LB

6-2

215

*So.

9 Parker, DeVante

WR

6-3

211

Sr.

11 Dubose, B.J.

DL

6-5

268

*Sr.

21 Parnell, Devontre

DB

5-11

179

*So.

RB

5-9

213

*Sr.

84 Pascascio, Gio

WR

6-3

185

So.

78 Epps, Aaron

OL

6-7

299

*Jr.

87 Polk, Cameron

WR

6-2

187

Fr.

96 Famurewa, Henry

LB

6-2

232

Fr.

17 Quick, James

WR

6-1

185

So.

DB

5-10

202

Sr.

DB

5-11

190

*Jr.

11 Gardner, Will

QB

6-5

226

Jr.

30 Gibbs, Tae’Shawn

WR 5-10

218

*So.

2 Harris, Michaelee

WR

6-3

180

Fr.

99 Hearns, James

DB

5-11

200

*So.

84 Holba, Colin

30 Benjamin, Richard

DB

6-0

210

*Fr.

14 Bolin, Kyle

QB

6-2

203

QB

6-3

37 Brohm, Luke

FB

97 Brown, DeAngelo

Miami, Fla. (Hialeah HS)

Okinawa, Japan (Kadena HS)

Okinawa, Japan (Kadena HS)

Athens, Ala. (East Limestone HS)

Miami, Fla. (Miami Norland Senior HS)

Vero Beach, Fla. (Vero Beach HS)

Westerville, Ohio (Westerville South HS)

Tampa, Fla. (Tampa Bay Technical HS)

Lexington, Ky. (Lexington Catholic HS)

7 Bonnafon, Reggie

Louisville, Ky. (Trinity HS)

Louisville, Ky. (St. Xavier HS)

Savannah, Ga. (Savannah Christian Preparatory School)

Cincinnati, Ohio (Winton Woods HS)

Fern Creek, Ky. (Fern Creek HS)

Miami, Fla. (Miami Norland Senior HS)

Homestead, Fla. (Homestead HS)

Louisville, Ky. (Ballard HS)

Mauldin, S.C. (Carolina HS & Academy)

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (William T. Dwyer HS)

Willow Spring, N.C. (West Johnson HS)

Columbus, Ohio (Hamilton Township HS)

Tallahassee, Fla. (Amos P. Godby HS)

Charlotte, N.C. (Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology)

Montvale, N.J. (St. Joseph Regional HS)

Louisville, Ky. (Louisville Male HS)

Louisville, Ky. (Louisville Male HS)

Oakland Park, Fla. (Northeast HS)

5 Dyer, Michael

Little Rock, Ark. (Little Rock Christian Academy)

Tucker, Ga. (Tucker HS)

Powder Springs, Ga. (McEachern HS)

Fort Pierce, Fla. (Port St. Lucie HS)

3 Gaines, Charles

Miami, Fla. (Miami Central Senior HS)

Douglas, Ga. (Coffee HS)

Louisville, Ky. (Central HS)

Miami, Fla. (Miami Northwestern Senior HS)

Tallahassee, Fla. (Lincoln HS)

Louisville, Ky. (Eastern HS)

Miami, Fla. (Miami Southridge HS)

South Euclid, Ohio (Brush HS)

Lexington, Ky. (Lafayette HS)

Miami, Fla. (Miami Southridge HS)

Bowie, Md. (ASA (N.Y.) College)

P

Louisville, Ky. (St. Francis DeSales HS)

Gainesville, Fla. (Gainesville HS)

Cincinnati, Ohio (Elder HS)

Indianapolis, Ind. (Southport HS)

4 Lamb, Corvin

Miami, Fla. (Miami Northwestern Senior HS)

Memphis, Tenn. (Wooddale HS)

Atlanta, Ga. (Maynard Jackson HS)

Indianapolis, Ind. (Decatur Central HS)

Gadsden, Ala. (Gadsden City HS)

Miami, Fla. (Miami Central Senior HS)

Belleville, Ill. (Mascoutah HS)

Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Fort Walton Beach HS)

Chula Vista, Calif. (Southwestern College)

Louisville, Ky. (Ballard HS)

Winnsboro, S.C. (Fairfield Central HS)

Glendale, Ariz. (Glendale CC)

Fishers, Ind. (Hamilton Southeastern HS)

Louisville, Ky. (Trinity HS)

Miami, Fla. (Miami Norland Senior HS)

Clayton, Ohio (Northmont HS)

Covington, Ga. (Eastside HS)

Jacksonville, Fla. (First Coast HS)

6 Rogers, Eli

Miami, Fla. (Miami Northwestern Senior HS)

Apopka, Fla. (Wekiva HS)

Sacramento, Calif. (Grant Union HS)

Marion, Ohio (Marion Harding HS)

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University of

UNIVERSITY PROFILE

LOUISVILLE

The University of Louisville is a state-supported research university located in Kentucky’s largest metropolitan area. It was a municipallysupported public institution for many decades prior to joining the university system in 1970.

The university has three campuses. The 287-acre Belknap Campus is three miles from downtown Louisville and houses seven of the university’s 12 colleges and schools. The Health Sciences Center is situated in downtown Louisville’s medical complex and houses the university’s health related programs and the University of Louisville Hospital. The 243-acre Shelby Campus is located in eastern Jefferson County.

UNIVERSITY FACTS

DR. JAMES RAMSEY

Location Louisville, Ky. Enrollment 23,000 President Dr. James Ramsey Athletic Director Tom Jurich Nickname Cardinals Colors Red & Black Conference Atlantic Coast Conference Home Field Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium (55,000) First Year of Football 1912 Series Record 0-0 Athletic Website GoCards.com

President

COACHING STAFF HEAD COACH Head Coach Bobby Petrino (Carroll ‘83) Record at Louisville (Seasons) 46-10 (5th) Career Record (Seasons) 88-31 (10th)

ASSISTANT COACHES

TOM JURICH Athletic Director

BOBBY PETRINO Head Coach

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Coach Greg Brown Terrell Buckley Todd Grantham Tony Grantham Chris Klenakis Garrick McGee L.D. Scott Kolby Smith Lamar Thomas

Position(s) Alma Mater RC, S Texas-El Paso ‘80 CB Florida State ‘91 DC, OLB Virginia Tech ‘89 STC, ILB Radford ‘00 RGC, OL Carroll ‘86 AHC, OC, QB Oklahoma ‘96 DL Louisville ‘09 RB Louisville ‘06 WR Miami (Fla.) ‘92

Home of the Cardinals

PAPA JOHN’S CARDINAL

Stadium

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CARDINAL LEADERS

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CHRIS ACOSTA

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KAI DE LA CRUZ

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GEROD HOLLIMAN

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OL • Sr. Miami, Fla.

WR • *Sr. Montvale, N.J.

DB • Jr. Miami, Fla.

JAMES QUICK WR • So. Louisville, Ky.

JAMES SAMPLE DB • Jr. Sacramento, Calif.

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DEANGELO BROWN

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B.J. DUBOSE

15

ANDREW JOHNSON

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SHELDON RANKINS

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JAKE SMITH

DL • Jr. Savannah, Ga.

DL • *Sr. Oakland Park, Fla.

CB • Sr. Miami, Fla.

DL • Jr. Covington, Ga.

OL • *Sr. Jacksonville, Ala.

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DOMINIQUE BROWN RB • *Sr. Cincinnati, Ohio

MICHAEL DYER RB • *Sr. Little Rock, Ark.

LORENZO MAULDIN LB • Sr. Atlanta, Ga.

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KEITH BROWN

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CHARLES GAINES

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LB • Jr. Miami, Fla.

DB • *Jr. Miami, Fla.

JOHN MILLER OL • Sr. Miami, Fla.

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JAMES BURGESS

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WILL GARDNER

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DEIONTREZ MOUNT

LB • Jr. Homestead, Fla.

QB • *So. Douglas, Ga.

LB • Sr. Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

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NICK DAWSON-BRENTS

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MICHAELEE HARRIS

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DEVANTE PARKER

LB • *So. Charlotte, N.C.

WR • *Sr. Miami, Fla.

WR • Sr. Louisville, Ky.

ELI ROGERS WR • Sr. Miami, Fla.

TREVON YOUNG LB • Jr. Des Moines, Iowa

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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. oward H Tyshon yeD Zac Brooks Cordrea Tankersley Garry Peters Adam Choice Robert Smith C.J. Fuller Marcus Edmond Taylor Watson Ryan Carter C.J. avidson D Corbin Jenkins Kendall Joseph Ammon Lakip Alex Goode Kurt Fleming 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 Roderick Byers Scott Pagano Jay Guillermo Ryan Norton 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 RB RB LB LB LB LB LB PK DT DE DT OG OT LB DE OG DT DT C OL 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 5-9 5-10 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 6-3 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. 250 195 190 235 190 205 175 215 235 210 185 275 205 235 220 205 195 195 195 180 205 250 200 225 200 205 210 180 205 215 200 195 190 215 215 215 170 200 180 200 175 225 200 200 230 215 245 235 240 245 190 325 225 290 305 325 230 225 330 290 295 310 285 320 340 330 295 290 330 230 300 305 290 245 240 180 200 240 260 245 235 245 275 290 240 275 295 255 275 295

LOUISVILLE 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. Fr. *So. Sr. Fr. *Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. *Jr. *So. *Fr. *Jr. *Fr. *So. *Jr. *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. CARDINALS

STARTING LINEUPS WHEN CLEMSON HAS THE BALL CLEMSON OFFENSE Pos. LT LG C RG RT TE WR QB RB WR WR PK

# 79 68 58 77 67 16 5 4 9 13 7 36

Player Isaiah Battle David Beasley Ryan Norton Reid Webster Kalon Davis Jordan Leggett Germone Hopper Deshaun Watson Wayne Gallman Adam Humphries Mike Williams Ammon Lakip

Pos. LDE NT RDE SLB MLB MOLB WLB LCB SS FS RCB P

# Player 98 Sheldon Rankins 97 DeAngelo Brown 11 B.J. Dubose 48 Deiontrez Mount 55 Keith Kelsey 13 James Burgess 94 Lorenzo Mauldin 15 Andrew Johnson 2 James Sample 19 Terell Floyd 3 Charles Gaines 8 Ryan Johnson

Hgt. 6-7 6-4 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-5 5-11 6-2 6-1 5-11 6-4 5-11

Wgt. 290 330 285 300 340 250 175 205 205 195 210 200

Cl. Jr. *Sr. *Jr. *Gr. *Sr. So. *So. Fr. *Fr. Sr. So. *Jr.

Wgt. 300 319 268 246 225 227 244 183 191 202 190 201

Cl. Jr. Jr. *Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. *Jr. *Sr.

LOUISVILLE DEFENSE Hgt. 6-2 6-0 6-5 6-5 6-1 6-0 6-4 5-9 6-2 5-10 5-11 5-11

WHEN LOUISVILLE HAS THE BALL LOUISVILLE OFFENSE Pos. LT LG C RG RT TE WR-X QB RB WR-W WR-Z PK

# 79 70 53 75 74 18 86 11 10 6 17 45

Player Jamon Brown John Miller Jake Smith Skylar Lacy Ryan Mack Gerald Christian Matt Milton Will Gardner Dominique Brown Eli Rogers James Quick John Wallace

Hgt. 6-6 6-2 6-4 6-6 6-5 6-3 6-5 6-5 6-2 5-10 6-1 6-0

Pos. DE DT DT DE SLB/NB MLB WLB CB S S CB P

# 93 50 99 3 44 42 7 2 20 27 26 92

Player Corey Crawford Grady Jarrett DeShawn Williams Vic Beasley B.J. Goodson Stephone Anthony Tony Steward Mackensie Alexander Jayron Kearse Robert Smith Garry Peters Bradley Pinion

Wgt. 346 325 307 305 309 244 202 226 233 180 185 194

Cl. Sr. Sr. *Sr. *Fr. *Jr. *Sr. *Sr. *So. *Sr. Sr. So. *Jr.

Wgt. 275 290 295 235 240 245 235 190 210 215 190 240

Cl. Sr. Sr. Sr. *Gr. *Jr. Sr. Sr. *Fr. So. Sr. *Sr. Jr.

CLEMSON DEFENSE Hgt. 6-5 6-0 6-1 6-3 6-0 6-3 6-0 5-10 6-4 5-11 6-0 6-6

OFFICIALS Referee Jeff Heaser Center Danny Worrell Umpire Michael Wooten Head Linesman Joseph Griesser Line Judge Richard Misner Side Judge Jerry Hocker

# 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 13 14 15 17 18 19 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 30 32 33 34 36 37 39 40 41 42 44 45 46 48 51 52 53 55 57 59 61 62 64 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 78 79 80 82 83 84 84 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

Player Keith Brown Michaelee Harris James Sample Charles Gaines Pat Thomas Corvin Lamb Michael Dyer Eli Rogers Reggie Bonnafon Gerod Holliman Ryan Johnson DeVante Parker Dominique Brown B.J. Dubose Will Gardner Kai De La Cruz James Burgess Brett Nelson Kyle Bolin Andrew Johnson James Quick Gerald Christian Terell Floy d Devontre Parnell Chucky Williams Brandon Radcliff Zykiesis Cannon De’Eric Culver L.J. Scott Terrence Ross Trumaine Washington Richard Benjamin Tae’Shawn Gibbs Stacy Thomas Grant Donovan George Clements Kevin ouchins H Luke Brohm Griffin Uhl Joshua Appleby Jarrod Barnes Isaac Stewart Pio Vatuvei John Wallace Lamar Atkins Deiontrez Mount Royce Donovan Nick Dawson-Brents Jake Smith Keith Kelsey Finesse Middelton Aaron Ahner Tobijah Hughley T.C. Klusman Gabe Ahner Jimmie Terry John Miller Chris Acosta Lukayus McNeil Pedro Sibiea Ryan Mack Skylar Lacy Kelby Johnson Aaron Epps Jamon Brown Charles Standberry Dontez Byrd Micky Crum Colin Holba Gio Pascascio Matt Milton Cameron Polk Javonte Bagley Keith Towbridge Johnny Richardson Trevon Young Terry Ramsey Tae Thibodeaux Lorenzo Mauldin Kyle Shortridge Henry Famurewa DeAngelo Brown Sheldon Rankins James Hearns

Pos. LB WR DB DB QB RB RB WR QB DB P WR RB DL QB WR LB QB QB CB WR TE DB DB DB RB CB DB RB DB DB DB WR LB LS DB DB FB FB PK DB LB DL PK/P FB LB LB LB OL LB LB DL OL OL DL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL TE WR TE LS WR WR WR WR TE DL LB DL DL LB DL LB DL DL DL

Hgt. 6-1 6-2 6-2 5-11 6-4 5-9 5-9 5-10 6-3 6-0 5-11 6-3 6-2 6-5 6-5 6-0 6-0 6-4 6-2 5-9 6-1 6-3 5-10 5-11 6-2 5-9 6-0 6-0 6-0 6-1 5-10 6-0 5-10 6-1 6-1 6-0 5-11 6-1 6-2 6-3 5-11 6-2 6-2 6-0 5-11 6-5 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-1 5-11 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-3 6-6 6-3 6-5 6-6 6-7 6-7 6-6 6-3 5-11 6-4 6-3 6-3 6-5 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-2 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-3

Wgt. 236 196 191 190 190 200 213 180 205 206 201 211 233 268 226 187 227 220 203 183 185 244 202 179 198 214 183 180 228 202 180 210 181 249 218 182 194 232 260 226 200 240 275 194 218 246 215 265 307 225 246 262 289 276 281 350 325 275 278 294 309 305 299 299 346 216 170 250 233 185 202 187 180 266 334 233 250 270 244 293 232 319 300 272

Cl. Jr. *Sr. Jr. *Jr. So. *Jr. *Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. *Sr. Sr. *Sr. *Sr. *So. *Sr. Jr. Sr. *Fr. Sr. So. *Sr. Sr. *So. *Fr. *So. Fr. Fr. Fr. *Fr. Fr. *Fr. *Fr. *Fr. *Sr. *So. *So. *Jr. *So. Jr. *So. Fr. Jr. *Jr. *So. Sr. *So. *So. *Sr. So. *Fr. *Jr. *Jr. *So. *So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Fr. *So. *Jr. *Fr. Jr. *Jr. Sr. Fr. *Fr. Fr. *So. So. *Sr. Fr. Fr. So. *Fr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. *Fr. Fr. Jr. Jr. *Fr.

Field Judge Mike Cullin Back Judge Barry Hendon Tech. Advisor Nicholas Trainer Communicator Keith Roden Replay Tech. Kennon Holcombe ECO Greg Honea

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2014 OPPONENT RESULTS & SCHEDULES GEORGIA (4-1) Opponent Clemson * at South Carolina Troy * Tennessee * Vanderbilt Date 10-11 10-18 11-1 11-8 11-15 11-22 11-29

W-L W L W W W

SC STATE (4-2) Score 45-21 35-38 66-0 35-32 44-17

Opponent Time * at Mis souri Noon * at Arkans as * Florida 3:30 p.m. * at K entucky * Auburn Charleston Southern Georgia Tech

Opponent at Benedict at Clemson at Coastal Carolina Furman * at Hampton * North Carolina A&T Date 10-11 10-25 11-1 11-8 11-15 11-22

BOSTON COLLEGE (3-2) Opponent at Massachusetts * Pittsburgh Southern California Maine Colorado State Date 10-11 10-18 10-25 11-1 11-8 11-22 11-29

W-L W L W W L

FLORIDA STATE (5-0)

W-L Score W 63-0 L 7-73 L 3-30 W 17-7 W 17-10 W 13-0

Opponent Time * North Carolina Central 2 p.m. * Bethune-Cookman 1:30 p.m. * Savannah State 1:30 p.m. * at Florida A&M 3 p.m. * at Morgan State 1 p.m. * Norfolk State 1:30 p.m.

SYRACUSE (2-3)

Score 30-7 20-30 37-31 40-10 21-24

Opponent Time * at NC State 3:30 p.m. * Clemson * at Wake Forest * at Virginia Tech * Louisville * at Florida State * Syracuse

Opponent Villanova at Central Michigan Maryland Notre Dame * Louisville Date 10-11 10-18 10-25 11-1 11-8 11-22 11-29

W-L W(2OT) W L L L

Opponent * Florida State * at Wake Forest * at Clems on * NC State * Duke * at Pitts burgh * at Boston College

Opponent Oklahoma State The Citadel * Clemson * at NC State * Wake Forest Date 10-11 10-18 10-30 11-8 11-15 11-22 11-29

W-L W W W(OT) W W

Score 37-31 37-12 23-17 56-41 43-3

Opponent Time * at Syracuse Noon Notre D ame * at Louisville 7:30 p.m. * Virginia * at Miami (Fla.) * Boston Col lege Florida

WAKE FOREST (2-4) Score 27-26 40-3 20-34 15-31 6-28 Time Noon

Opponent at Louisiana-Monroe Gardner-Webb at Utah State Army * at Louisville * at Florida State Date 10-18 10-25 11-6 11-15 11-22 11-29

W-L L W L W L L

Score 10-17 23-7 24-36 24-21 10-20 3-43

Opponent Time * Syracuse * Boston Col lege * Clemson 7:30 p.m . * at NC State * Virginia Tech * at D uke

NORTH CAROLINA (2-3) Opponent Liberty San Diego State at East Carolina * at Clemson * Virginia Tech Date 10-11 10-18 10-25 11-1 11-15 11-20 11-29

W-L W W L L L

Score 56-29 31-27 41-70 35-50 17-34

Opponent Time at Notre Dame 3:30 p.m. * Georgia Tech * at Vi rginia * at Miami (Fla.) * Pittsburgh * at Duke 7:30 p.m. * NC St ate

GEORGIA TECH (5-0) Opponent Wofford at Tulane Georgia Southern * at Virginia Tech * Miami (Fla.) Date 10-11 10-18 10-25 11-1 11-8 11-15 11-29

W-L W W W W W

Score 38-19 38-21 42-38 27-24 28-17

Opponent Time * Duke 12:30 p.m . * at North Carolina * at Pi ttsburgh * Virginia * at NC State * Clemson at G eorgia

NC STATE (4-2) Opponent Georgia Southern Old Dominion at South Florida Presbyterian College * Florida State * at Clemson Date 10-11 10-18 11-1 11-8 11-15 11-29

W-L W W W W L L

LOUISVILLE (5-1) Score 24-23 46-34 49-17 42-0 41-56 0-41

Opponent Time * Boston College 3:30 p.m. * at Loui sville * at Sy racuse * Georgia Tech * Wake For est * at North Carolina

GEORGIA STATE (1-4) Opponent Abilene Christian * New Mexico State Air Force at Washington * at Louisiana-Lafayette Date 10-11 10-18 10-25 11-1 11-8 11-22 11-29

W-L W L L L L

Score 38-37 31-34 38-48 14-45 31-34

Opponent Time * Arkansas State 2 p.m. * at South Alabama * Georgia Sout hern * at Appalachian State * at Troy 3 p.m. at Cl emson * Texas State 2 p.m.

Opponent * Miami (Fla.) Murray State * at Virginia at Florida International * Wake Forest * at Syracuse Date 10-11 10-18 10-30 11-8 11-22 11-29

W-L W W L W W W

Score 31-13 66-21 21-23 34-3 20-10 28-6

Opponent Time * at Clemson 3:30 p.m. * NC S tate * Florida State 7:30 p.m. * at Boston College at Notre Dame 3:30 p.m.

Kentucky

SOUTH CAROLINA (3-3) Opponent * Texas A&M East Carolina * Georgia * at Vanderbilt * Missouri * at Kentucky

W-L L W W W L L

Date Opponent 10-18 Furman 10-25 * at A uburn 11-1 * Tennessee 11-15 * at F lorida 11-22 South A labama 11-29 at C lemson

Score 28-52 33-23 38-35 48-34 20-21 38-45 Time

* - conference regular-season game; Note: All times are Eastern; home games in bold.

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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.

SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING Please notify compliance services immediately of any potential violations involving Clemson University. @ClemsonFB

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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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BRAD BROWNELL

MARK ELLIOTT

STEPHEN FRAZIER WONG

NANCY HARRIS

JOLENE HOOVER

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Women’s Volleyball

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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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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

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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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and its constituents each representative. leadership provided by of Directors and our

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

Region Region Region Region

(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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STUDENT ATHLETIC TRAINERS

LEFT TO RIGHT - TAMARA PRICE, MICHAEL BULLOCK, WYATT CRAIG, JAMESON CHANDLER, LOGAN MARTIN, ALEX DERRICK, TYLER ALLAN, JOHN HAMMETT, ALEX BLACKWELL, JARED CUMBEE, DREW MORRIS, DANIEL DORN, CLARK SCHOFIELD, BETH JORDAN, SAM SMITH, ELIZA LEWIS.

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Primary Care

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Dickson Tractor Inc. Westminster, SC 864-647-0791

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CHEERLEADERS

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Year 1928 1939 1940 1941 1945 1948 1950 1952 1955 1959 1966 1967 1970 1974 1975 1977 1978

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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Year 1939 1949 1960 1976 1979 1980 1982 1983 1985 1987 1989 1992 1993 1997 1998 1999 2001 2006 2007 2010 2013 2014

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.

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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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TIGER BAND

BY DR. MARK SPEDE

THE LEADERSHIP TEAM

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wo Clemson faculty members work as a team to prepare Tiger Band for gameday. For both, planning for the fall starts almost as soon as the bowl game is over. Once show themes and songs are selected, Dr. Mark Spede begins the process of arranging the music. Once that is finished and the band arrives in mid August, Timothy Hurlburt writes the drill, or the formations, that occurs during the halftime shows.

The two combine forces during rehearsals to teach band members the many things they have to learn prior to the first performance. The fact that they attended rival schools as undergraduates (Spede - Michigan, Hurlburt - Michigan State) does not slow them down one bit.

In fact, their shared experiences in two different tradition-rich and excellent Big Ten bands make them a better team.

Spede is Associate Professor, Director of Bands, Director of Tiger Band and Conductor of the Symphonic Band at Clemson University. He also administrates the band program, including athletic and jazz bands. He is the recipient of the Clemson University 2009 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (College of Architecture, Arts & Humanities) and three Clemson University Board of Trustees Awards for Faculty Excellence (2008,09,12).

Spede has served the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA)

in a number of capacities and is currently president of its Southern Division, encompassing 11 states.

Spede previously served on the faculties at Texas and Florida as Assistant Director of Bands. At Florida, he also taught percussion. As a freelance arranger, he has written extensively for high school and college marching bands.

His wind-band arrangements are published by Peer Music, Schirmer, Boosey & Hawkes and Carl Fischer. Prior to his appointment at Clemson in 2002, he served as Assistant Conductor of the Dallas Wind Symphony, where he also helped to produce two of their recordings. He received a bachelor of music degree from Michigan, a master of music degree from Ball State and a doctor of musical arts degree from Texas.

Hurlburt is the Assistant Director of Bands at Clemson University, where his

duties include Assistant Director of Tiger Band, Director of the Jazz Ensemble, Director of the Basketball Pep Band and Conductor of the Concert Band.

Before arriving at Clemson in 2008, Hurlburt spent three years teaching music in Port Huron, Mich. He still has a great interest in public school music education and works as a clinician for both concert bands and marching bands at every level. He has written several arrangements for athletic bands and concert bands in Michigan, Texas and South Carolina, and continues to write arrangements and drill for high school and college marching bands across the country.

Hurlburt earned his bachelor of arts degree in music education from Michigan State in 2003 and his master of music degree in conducting from Texas State in 2008. He is an active member

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.

of the College Band Directors National Association, the ACC Band Directors Association and the South Carolina College Band Directors Association. He has been honored with honorary memberships in both the Theta Alpha Chapter and Kappa Beta Chapter of the Kappa Kappa Psi National Band Service Fraternity.

TODAY'S SHOW Tiger Band reprises its “Rock Anthem” show (“Stairway to Heaven,” “Black Magic Woman” and “Freebird”).

Zach Thigpen, rock guitarist extraordinaire, joins Tiger Band as soloist.

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MEN'S GOLF S P O T L I G H T

FFull Name Charles Holmes Proveaux Major M Sociology SSport Golf HHeight 5’11” CClass Junior HHometown Leesville, S.C. HHigh School Pelion HS DDate of Birth April 6, 1994

CODY PROVEAUX THE CHANGE IN THE TIGER JUNIOR GOLFER’S GAME IS EVIDENT IN MANY WAYS.

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he 2014-15 Clemson men’s golf roster lists two new players, Josh Fickes and Peter Mathison. But if you look at the team picture, it appears there are three new players.

The one you might not recognize is junior Cody Proveaux, who is 46 pounds lighter than he was at the end of the 2013-14 season. He is a new person

physically, and so far has been a new person on the course as well.

In early June, Proveaux began play in the Palmetto Amateur in Aiken, S.C. with a 69 and tied for 10th. He shot a 76 in the final round and fell all the way to 38th. After that final round, Proveaux knew he needed to make a change.

“There are a lot of hills at the Palmetto, and that last day I could tell I was out of shape,” admitted Proveaux.

“I knew my lack of stamina was affecting my play. After that round, I told myself I needed to be in better condition.”

So the next day, Proveaux changed his diet.

“He cut out everything that was white,” said Head Coach Larry Penley, who is proud of his No. 1 ranked player this fall. “He cut all the carbs and sweets and has been on a high-protein diet. He looks great and has been our best player.”

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By the end of the summer, Proveaux was scoring better in the final round compared to the early rounds, including the South Carolina Amateur, where he shot a final-round 69.

The strong play has continued for the Tigers this fall. At the Carpet Classic from September 6-8, Proveaux had the best finish of his career, a fourth-place standing against a national field with a team-best 209 score. It was the low 54hole score of his career. And most importantly, his final-round 68 was his low score of the week.

He continued his fine play with an 11th-place finish at the Dick’s Challenge in Nashville, Tenn. and was twounder-par at the Primland Collegiate Invitational. In his first nine rounds this season, he is nine-under-par and has a team-best 70.7 stroke average.

“Cody is a team leader,” said Penley.

“He has the type of personality where guys follow his lead. He has the game to be an All-American and we have seen that so far this year.”

There is no doubt Proveaux is playing with the confidence he showed when Clemson recruited him. The winner of the 2010 Jay Haas Award as the top junior player in South Carolina, Proveaux won the 2011 Junior PGA Championship at Sycamore Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Ind. when he made a 15-foot birdie putt from the fringe on the last hole.

Proveaux was also a two-time AJGA All-American and was the 2011 Rolex Junior Golfer-of-the-Year.

Proveaux has a tie to the Clemson football program that dates to his junior golf days. When he was in the seventh grade, he played on the Pelion High School golf team. One of his teammates was then junior Dalton Freeman, who went on to be an All-America center for Dabo Swinney’s Tigers.

“Dalton is a great guy and we still keep in touch. I am so happy that he has made the Jets’ squad.”

After his outstanding junior career, Penley knows what Proveaux is capable of.

“Cody played well his first two years, but I see a new attitude with him,” said Penley. “He is more focused on his academics, his course management and everything he does.”

Proveaux also sees the change.

“I am an upperclassman now, and it is time to set the bar high. I have played well so far, but when I shoot a 68, I feel like I should’ve shot a 65. I think about winning tournaments, not just finishing in the top 15.”

Penley sees that change in goal setting as something that will help the entire team.

“Cody has an infectious personality.

The guys follow his lead and will help us attain our team goals.” @ClemsonFB

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WOMEN'S GOLF S P O T L I G H T

FFull Name Sloan Kathryn Shanahan Major M Finance SSport Golf HHeight 5’6” CClass Sophomore HHometown Suwanee, Ga. HHigh School Lambe La mbert rt HS Lambert DDate of Birth rch 22, 22, 1995 1995 March

SLOAN SHANAHAN BACK FOR HER SECOND SEASON, THE SOPHOMORE IS TAKING ON A LEADERSHIP ROLE UNDER HEAD COACH J.T. HORTON.

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loan Shanahan and the Clemson women’s golf program are in their second season of play and looking to build on a successful first season. In 2013-14, the team of four first-year freshmen and two redshirt freshmen came out of the gates firing and didn’t look back.

The team finished second in the first tournament (Cougar Classic) of its inaugural season and had two runner-up finishes. The Tigers finished in the top five in each of their first eight tournaments and were chosen to participate in the NCAA Tournament.

J.T. Horton’s young team finished 14th in the final coaches poll, the second-highest final ranking in Clemson athletics history for a first-year program.

Shanahan finished her freshman season with the second-best scoring average (73.97) on the team and is the top returnee after Ashlan Ramsey decided to turn professional after her freshman season.

Shanahan knew Clemson was the place for her once she visited.

“I loved the family feel and all the values they presented to people considering Clemson,” said Shanahan. “I stepped on the campus and everything felt right.”

When the sophomore reflected on the program’s first year, she couldn’t help but smile.

“Being a part of the first Clemson women’s golf team was a lot of fun. It was exhilarating but it was a lot of work, too. It was truly an honor. We had a lot of support and that meant the world to us.”

The success the team had in the first year just sweetened the deal.

“It was more than I ever could have dreamed or expected,” admitted Shanahan. “I definitely didn’t expect that to happen. Watching it all pan out...it was like a fairytale.

“Everything came together and it was so nice. It felt very close to perfect. We

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meshed extremely well and it was great getting to travel around with some of my best friends doing what we love.”

Shanahan found success in the classroom as well as on the course. She became one of only eight student-athletes in Clemson history to earn All-ACC honors both academically and athletically as a freshman and only the second Clemson golfer behind current PGA Tour professional Ben Martin. And of course, she was the first to do it for the women’s golf program, an honor that can’t be duplicated.

“I was honestly more proud of my accomplishments in the classroom than on the course,” she said. “Being able to manage both was such a rewarding feeling. Thinking about those accomplishments motivates me to want to do it again.”

Shanahan does not plan on slowing down this season and wants to continue to excel.

“I would love to be All-ACC in the classroom and on the course again, and I would like to keep my All-America status. I want to keep doing what I’m doing and playing my game. As long as I’m getting better, that’s all I expect of myself.”

Shanahan, one of two captains on the 2014-15 squad, embraces her leadership role this season.

“I love it,” she grinned. “I obviously don’t know everything about the college golf world yet, but I believe I learned a lot last year and have a good idea of how things operate and what’s to be expected.

“I love being able to share my experiences. We have two talented freshmen this year and I just want to do what I can to help them and help this team be the best it can be.

“We try not to judge each other on numbers but rather on attitude, reaction to adversity and composure, because if you’re doing things right off the course, they’ll fall into place on the course.” @ClemsonFB

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A TOTAL OF 28 FORMER TIGERS DON VARIOUS NFL TEAM ROSTERS IN 2014, INCLUDING 17 WHO PLAYED FOR CLEMSON SINCE 2011.

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ake a stroll through the front doors of the newly-renovated players’ lounge in Clemson’s WestZone and one can’t help but notice two prevailing themes.

The first...enjoy the present and the privilege of being a Tiger football player. The second...keep focused on the dreams before you.

A constant reminder, running the length of the back wall of the lounge, is a shrine of sorts that no eye can miss.

Emblazoned with the iconic NFL shield and the helmets of each team in the league, the names of every Tiger to play on football’s grandest stage are honored. Like any great monument, this wall gives testimony to the past, inspires the present and allows the mind to ponder the future.

At Clemson, there is an expectation fueled by tradition. It is no coincidence that NFL scouts put Tigertown near the

top of their lists for scouting visits each fall. NFL greats have walked the paths of our campus as students, delighted the orange-clad faithful in Death Valley as athletes and helped build a reputation of admiration for Clemson in the NFL as week-in, week-out playmakers.

Through the years, 24 former Tigers have combined to win 32 Super Bowl Championship rings. The pages of NFL history are filled with the names of Tiger standouts such as Jeff Bostic, Jerry Butler, Bennie Cunningham, Brian Dawkins, Steve Fuller, Chris Gardocki, Terry Kinard, Levon Kirkland, William Perry, Trevor Pryce and Charlie Waters.

Perhaps the most famous play in NFL history was made by former Tiger Dwight Clark, immortalized as “The Catch” when the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Dallas Cowboys in the 1981 season NFC Championship Game.

Now, the next generation of Tigers are ready to make their own distinct mark on the league. With 28 former Tigers on NFL rosters from coast-to-coast, the Clemson family is well represented on Sundays. On 16 different teams, at least one former Tiger can be found on the depth chart.

With a plethora of young Clemson playmakers filling the highlight reels on ESPN, 2014 looks to be a great one for Tigers in the NFL. In Buffalo, the only force more powerful than the Bills-Tigers connection is the pounding of nearby Niagara Falls. With four former Tigers (Chris Hairston, Jonathan Meeks, C.J. Spiller, Sammy Watkins) on the team, Buffalo has become “Clemson North.”

Chosen as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2014 draft, Watkins (2011-13) has already made

# Player Pos. 83 Dwayne Allen TE 91 Da’Quan Bowers DE 90 Andre Branch DE 26 Bashaud Breeland CB 13 Jaron Brown WR 10 Martavis Bryant WR 26 Crezdon Butler CB 7 Chandler Catanzaro PK 53 Kavell Conner LB 38 Andre Ellington RB 63 Dalton Freeman C 38 Marcus Gilchrist DB 93 Malliciah Goodman DE 75 Chris Hairston OT 10 DeAndre Hopkins WR 99 Jarvis Jenkins DT 41 Byron Maxwell CB 36 Jonathan Meeks S 74 Antoine McClain^ OT 82 Michael Palmer TE 91 Ricky Sapp DE 24 Coty Sensabaugh CB 69 Tyler Shatley OG 28 C.J. Spiller RB 60 Brandon Thomas OT 98 Brandon Thompson DT 14 Sammy Watkins WR 12 Charlie Whitehurst QB * - NFL; ^ - practice squad

an immediate impact as a game-changing wide receiver for the Bills. With 24 receptions for 284 yards and two touch-

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downs as well as NFL Week 2 Rookieof-the-Week accolades, Watkins has Buffalo believing again.

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Apparently, America is believing too, as Watkins has one of NFL’s best-selling rookie jerseys this season.

Meanwhile, Spiller (2006-09) continues to live up to the “Lightning” moniker given to him in Clemson. So far this season, Spiller is powering the Buffalo ground game with 214 rushing yards in his fifth NFL season. He has also returned kickoffs and had a 102-yard touchdown on a return against Miami in the second game of the year.

Another Tiger-laden NFL team can be found over 1,900 miles from icy Buffalo in the desert of Phoenix, Ariz. Former Tigers Jaron Brown, Chandler Catanzaro and Andre Ellington have helped fuel a surprising 3-1 start and first-place standing in the NFC West.

In just his second NFL season, Ellington (2009-12) finds himself as the starting running back for the Cardinals, propelling the offense with his shifty moves and receiving skills.

So far this season, Ellington has 238 rushing yards and 162 receiving yards on 13 catches. As a rookie in 2013, he led the NFL in yards per carry, a statistic Spiller led in 2012.

One of the biggest success stories on the season thus far for Arizona has been the play of Catanzaro (2010-13). After going undrafted this past spring, Catanzaro worked hard to pursue his NFL dreams as a free agent.

Finding a home in Arizona, Catanzaro battled veteran placekicker Jay Feely for a spot on the final roster. After an outstanding summer camp and preseason, Catanzaro was signed as the starting

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placekicker in August. Although Arizona has certainly started hot this season, perhaps Catanzaro has been even hotter.

A perfect 11-11 on field-goal attempts, including a long of 51 yards, Catanzaro has been lethal in the kicking game. The play of these former Tigers has the Arizona faithful hoping for a 2014 NFC West Division title.

In Seattle, former Tiger Byron Maxwell (2007-10) is sitting pretty. Just a season ago, Maxwell proved to be an integral force as a starting cornerback on the salty Seahawk defense, helping lead Seattle to a dominating 2014 Super Bowl title.

Now playing his fourth NFL season, Maxwell looks to be in much the same

form, notching 17 tackles in Seattle’s first three games. Although the glistening ring of a Super Bowl Champion is now in Maxwell’s possession, the former Tiger is hungry for a repeat championship in 2014.

In the heart of Indiana, Dwayne Allen (2009-11) is back as the starting tight end for the powerful Colt offense. After

a devastating season-ending injury last year that allowed him to play just one game, Allen is back in 2014 and making a difference. Allen has been a dangerous target for quarterback Andrew Luck, racking up 15 receptions for 204 yards and four touchdowns in the Colts’ first five games of 2014. Look for Allen to come up big this season as a dual-threat tight end on the line and as a receiver.

Another defender who is having a standout season is Jacksonville defensive end Andre Branch. The ACC sack leader in 2011 who had a big impact on Clemson’s ACC Championship team, Branch has three sacks through the first five games of the season. Former teammate Da’Quan Bowers, one of the most decorated defensive players in Clemson history, is starting for another Florida NFL team (Tampa Bay) at the same position. He had five tackles and his first sack of the year on the last weekend of September.

Lastly, it is true that everything is bigger in Texas, especially the hands of former Tiger and current Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (201012). In his second NFL season, the Central, S.C. native is making some of the most exciting, jaw-dropping catches in the league.

Snagging 24 receptions for 354 yards and three touchdowns in the first five games, Hopkins is quickly becoming recognized as one of the most dangerous wide receivers in the NFL. After finishing with the worst record in the NFL a season ago, the Texans and Hopkins vowed to come back with a vengeance in 2014.

Racing out to a 3-2 record through five games, 2014 could be a special season for Houston and Hopkins.

The action does not end on Saturdays, Tiger fans. Kick back, relax and enjoy the Sunday NFL slate while sup-

porting your Clemson Family and some of the most exciting young players in the league.

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n the evening of Friday, October 24, come join us for Tigerama 2014, one of the most exciting homecoming pep rallies in the nation. This year, we celebrate the powerful roar of the student body, staff, faculty and incredible fans and supporters who can be heard all around the world.

Tigerama begins at 7 p.m. in Littlejohn Coliseum, with the family-friendly Tigerama Tailgate taking place at 5 p.m. on the lawn of Littlejohn Coliseum. The tailgate features autographs from Tiger athletes, live music and games for kids.

The show includes appearances from Tiger Band, cheerleaders, Rally Cats, football players, the top-10 Miss Homecoming contestants, Pershing Rifles and many other groups and organizations.

Several notable guest appearances include Col. Ben Skardon, television host Nancy O’Dell, Miss South Carolina Lanie Hudson and former Head Coach Danny Ford.

The show is immediately followed by a fireworks show that can be viewed from the lawn of Littlejohn Coliseum. Since the weekend marks the 100th anniversary of Clemson’s Homecoming, the show will feature never-before-seen fireworks.

Tickets can be purchased online through Ticketmaster for $10. The link can be found on the Tigerama website, Tigerama.org. Tickets can be purchased at downtown locations such as Mr. Knickerbocker, Judge Keller’s and Allens’ Creations along with Tiger Sports Shop and the Hendrix Student Center box office. Tickets can also be purchased

the night of the show at the Littlejohn Coliseum box offices, but make sure to get one before they sell out!

HISTORY OF TIGERAMA On Nov. 8, 1957, Joe Sherman and Blue Key oversaw the inaugural performance of Tigerama at Clemson University, making it the second-largest, completely student-run show in the entire country. Tigerama has become a hallmark event of the Homecoming weekend, highlighting the best of what Clemson University has to offer to an audience of thousands.

Since 1957, Tigerama has been more than just a celebration of Clemson’s Homecoming, it is a unique experience for Tiger fans of all ages. Tigerama is much more, however, than simply a cat-

alyst for school spirit. It is also a source of essential scholarship support.

Since its founding in 1957, proceeds drawn from Tigerama have provided the top student from each academic major a Tigerama Scholarship, which recognizes excellence in the classroom and leadership in the community.

Thank you for assisting in our efforts to foster community support and to give back to the campus and student body.

"HEAR OUR ROAR" From the depths of Death Valley to the ends of the world, Clemson Tigers are leaving their mark. On our 100th anniversary of Homecoming, we will honor our distinguished military history, celebrate our present and pay it forward for a brighter future. @ClemsonFB

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

JEFF BOSTIC LIGHTLY RECRUITED OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL, HE MADE HIS MARK AT CLEMSON AND WENT ON TO WIN THREE SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS. NOW, ANOTHER BOSTIC IS ON HER WAY TO BECOMING A CLEMSON ALUMNUS.

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n the fall of 1976, Jeff Bostic thought he had everything planned, at least for the next couple of months. Bostic, a Greensboro, N.C. native, was not as highly recruited out of high school as his older brother, Joe, who was already a starting offensive lineman at Clemson.

Jeff was smaller than his older brother and was not sought out by college recruiters, so he was planning on spending the season at Fork Union Military Academy in Virginia to increase his stock with college recruiters.

However, he did earn playing time in the North Carolina East-West All-Star Game following his senior season and registered 21 tackles in the game from the linebacker position.

“I remember after that game, Ed Emory, who had recruited Joe to Clemson, told me that I could really play,” remembered Bostic. “My high school coaches only let me play on offense, so that EastWest All-Star Game gave me some confidence.”

His plans to attend a prep school all changed during an August morning run near his home when his parents, Joe and Sharon, pulled up beside him in the car and told him to get in. They had to go to Clemson.

“My first thought was that Joe had gotten hurt at practice and we had to go check on him,” said Bostic. “My parents told me one of the Clemson freshmen had left after two days. My parents said I had a scholarship. Within 24 hours, I went from running around our neighborhood to enrolling in school and practicing at Clemson.”

For Bostic, the success of his older brother, who would star at Clemson, earning All-America honors in 1977 and 1978, and go on to play for the Cardinals’ franchise between 1979-88, gave him all the motivation he needed to succeed.

“Joe was my fertilizer for success,” explained Jeff. “I saw he had success and that gave me the confidence that I could do the same. When I got to Clemson, I may have been undersized, but I had no doubt that I could contribute.”

The 1977 and 1978 seasons could be labeled as the rebirth of Clemson football, and Jeff Bostic was at the center of the offense, serving as Clemson’s starting center. He would earn All-ACC honors in 1978 and 1979.

A program that had not had a great deal of success in recent years returned to postseason play for the first time since 1959 with Gator Bowl appearances in 1977 and 1978. Clemson finished a combined 19-4-1 in 1977 and 1978 and won the ACC title in 1978, a first for the program since 1967. The program finished tied for No. 6 in the final UPI poll.

Following the 1978 regular season, Bostic was one of the Tiger players who went to Athletic Director Bill McLellan to recommend that Danny Ford succeed Charley Pell as head coach. Pell had resigned after the regular-season finale against South Carolina to become the head coach at Florida.

“We went to Bill McLellan and demanded Coach Ford get the job,” remembered Bostic. “Coach Pell and Coach Ford were completely different

at getting to the same result. Coach Pell was the ‘showhorse’ and Coach Ford was the ‘workhorse.’ Coach Ford’s approach was to harden people and make them tough.”

Bostic, who calls Ford and Joe Bugel, his offensive line coach with the Washington Redskins, the two toughest people he ever played for, was a part of a Ford-coached Gator Bowl winning squad in 1978 and was a senior during his first full season as a head coach in 1979.

Clemson defeated Georgia and advanced to the Peach Bowl that year, but the game Bostic will always remember took place in South Bend, Ind. “To play against Notre Dame in a stadium where so many great players had played over the years was special,” said Bostic. “To win the game against Notre Dame on their Senior Day was really something. They had only lost on Senior Day twice in the last 40 years.”

After finishing his Clemson career, Bostic once again proved not to be underestimated as a player. Undrafted in the 1980 NFL draft, he hooked on with the Redskins, initially as a long snapper.

Fourteen years and 184 games later,

Bostic had three Super Bowl Championship rings to his credit.

Bostic has won more Super Bowls than any former Tiger, but he may be best remembered for being one of the Redskins’ offensive linemen who was known as the “Hogs.”

“I was in a situation where hard work met opportunity,” said Bostic. “I played with great players and was coached by great coaches. I know how blessed I was to be in that situation.”

Today, Bostic is a regular visitor back to the Clemson campus. His daughter is a Clemson student, and he travels to many Tiger games, home and away, and has developed a good relationship with Head Coach Dabo Swinney. This past April, Bostic was instrumental in getting his former Washington head coach, Joe Gibbs, to serve as the keynote speaker at Swinney’s All-In Foundation gala.

“Joe Gibbs and Dabo Swinney are cut from the same cloth,” said Bostic. “They are stand-up, honest people. Coach Gibbs is a great collector of people. He is not going to lend his name to something he does not believe in. He believes in Coach Swinney.”

JEFF (#55) AND JOE (#71) BOSTIC IN 1978

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2014 BRIAN DAWKINS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT

FROM MEMBER OF THE 1981 NATIONAL TITLE TEAM, TO SUCCESSFULL BUSINESSMAN, TO CLEMSON BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER, TO PROUD FATHER OF A 2014 TIGER FOOTBALL PLAYER, HE HAS GARNERED QUITE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO RECEIVE THIS AWARD.

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ill Smith has had a lot of honors in his career, but today in Death Valley, he will receive one that has to be at the top of the list. He will receive the Brian Dawkins Lifetime Achievement Award from the Clemson football program. The award is named after its first recipient, former Tiger All-American Brian Dawkins, who played 16 years in the NFL. Dawkins was more than just a ninetime Pro Bowl defensive back. The 1996 Clemson graduate was one of the most respected players in the NFL during his era and most certainly will become the Tigers’ first Pro Football Hall of Fame selection.

Head Coach Dabo Swinney instituted the award the year after Dawkins retired, and Dawkins was the first recipient.

Now, Smith is the second selection, an honor he deeply appreciates.

“This is a very humbling experience,” said Smith. “When I received the phone call from Jeff Davis telling me that I was the recipient, I asked him if he had dialed the wrong number.

“I am very honored to win an award named after Brian Dawkins. Not only was he a great player for Clemson and in the NFL, he is a man of high character and one of the most respected former Tigers in any profession.”

The same can be said about Smith.

In 1996 at the age of 36, Smith was elected to the Clemson University Board of Trustees, the youngest selection in the governing body’s history. He went on to become vice chair and a life member in 2010.

Smith has gone on to a successful business career as CEO of Red Rock Developments in Columbia and has more

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than 30 years of experience in commercial real estate development.

He is active in business and civic organizations as a member of the South Carolina Economic Developers Association and the Carolinas Partnership. He is also a past member of the board of directors of EdVenture Children’s Museum and the Columbia Urban League.

“Bill Smith is one of our most respected former players,” said Swinney.

“He played at a championship level as a starter on the 1981 National Championship team and has now gone on to a successful business career.

“He has been very active in his community and has been so involved in Clemson University as a member of the board of trustees. He is a great role model for our current players. He is an example of what our players should strive to be after they graduate.”

Smith is the first to tell you that he was not a player of Dawkins’ level on the gridiron. But he was a solid player who was a reserve on Clemson’s 1978 team that finished ranked No. 6 in the nation and was a starter on the 1981 National Championship team. He was one of the team leaders on the greatest team in school history.

“That 1981 season was a great experience for Clemson athletically and for the entire university,” stated Smith.

“That team in a lot of ways told Clemson people it can compete on a national level in every area. It gave us the mentality that we can be among the best.

“Jim Barker’s goal to be a top-20 national public university can be tied to that accomplishment. If Clemson wants to do something and we put our minds to do it, we can accomplishment whatever we want. Why not Clemson? We can be as good as anyone in any area.”

In September, Clemson reached that top-20 goal when U.S. News & World Report announced that Clemson was among the top-20 public universities in the country.

Winning that title in the Orange Bowl over Nebraska was certainly an athletic highlight of Smith’s career. He had many others. There was a blocked punt for a touchdown at Virginia and two sacks in a victory over South Carolina.

However, Smith played the game of his life in the 22-15 victory over Nebraska, as he registered a career-high 10 tackles, second on the Tiger defense behind the 14 tackles by All-American Jeff Davis.

“I guess Nebraska thought I was the weak link,” said Smith modestly. “They had some great running backs in Roger Craig and Mike Rozier. Coach (Danny) Ford said before the game that they liked to attack the defensive ends and the cornerbacks in their running game and that I would have the opportunity to make some plays.”

Winning that championship fostered a lot of strong relationships for Smith and that 1981 team. It has been a Clemson experience that enhances his life daily and will continue to do so until his final days.

“Clemson athletics prepared me for life in terms of discipline and time management,” explained Smith. “It taught me to compete and how to be a good teammate. We learned a lot of things on the football field that you can’t learn in the classroom, and it has helped me tremendously in the business world.

“But the most important part of my time at Clemson was establishing the relationships, not only with my teammates, but with all Clemson alumni.

Wearing that Clemson ring is a source of pride.

“Clemson is a family and we take care of each other. It is a very special place and I was very fortunate to go to school at Clemson.”

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