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GAME 11 • WAKE FOREST • SENIOR DAY // MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY // PURPLE OUT • NOV. 21, 2015 • 3:30 P.M. • MEMORIAL STADIUM • CLEMSON, S.C.
WHAT’S INSIDE 2 TODAY’S GAME 4 STATISTICAL MATCHUP 6 TONY ELLIOTT & JEFF SCOTT - COACH SPOTLIGHT 12 VIRTUAL REALITY 15 Q&A WITH T.J. GREEN 113 TIGER BAND 115 AUSTIN ANSARI - MEN’S TENNIS SPOTLIGHT 117 JOANA EIDUKONYTE - WOMEN’S TENNIS SPOTLIGHT 119 COL. SANDY EDGE - MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY SPOTLIGHT 124 CHARLIE BUSSEY & JIM COLEMAN 128 THE LAST WORD - 2015 SENIOR CLASS News and notes from today’s game between Clemson and Wake Forest.
Team stats, individual stats and schedules for Clemson and Wake Forest.
The offensive coaching duo’s bond has translated into success on the field.
Clemson is using virtual reality technology to improve player performance.
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Get to know the Tiger junior safety and some of his favorites.
Read what “The Band That Shakes The Southland” has in store today.
The Tiger standout has moved up in the starting lineup each season.
Clemson’s tennis standout fell in love with the university as soon as she visited.
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We celebrate the career of the Air Force Col. (Ret.) and Clemson Family man.
The Tiger teammates from 1954-56 led the Tigers to a 19-10-2 record.
A 42-7 record the past four years is just the beginning of its accomplishments.
124 CREDITS CO-EDITORS
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Tim Bourret, Brian Hennessy
Carl Ackerman, Scott Blackwell, Rex Brown, Liz Condo, Mark Crammer, Brian Hennessy, Mark Houde, Ashley Jones, Craig Mahaffey, David McInnis, Mark McInnis, Bradley Moore, David Platt, Dawson Powers, Allen Randall, Karl Roser, Philip Sikes, Tyler Smith, Vern Verna, Rick Wilson, Patrick Wright, NFL.
LAYOUT & DESIGN Brian Hennessy
COVER DESIGN Jeff Kallin
COVER PHOTOS Carl Ackerman, Brian Hennessy
WRITERS Tim Bourret, Brent Breedin, Sean Butler, Rachel Eagleton, Colby Lanham, Don Munson, Philip Sikes, Dr. Mark Spede.
PRINTING Martin Printing Co. (Easley, S.C.)
ON THE COVER Clemson’s scholarship seniors, who have led the program to 42 victories the past four seasons.
128 ATHLETIC WEBSITE ClemsonTigers.com
TWITTER/INSTAGRAM @ClemsonFB
FACEBOOK ClemsonTigerFootball
TICKETS 1-800-CLEMSON
PROGRAM PRICE $5 on Gameday $6 by Mail
MAILING ADDRESS Clemson ACD Office P.O. Box 31 Clemson, S.C. 29633
ALSO INSIDE COACHES & PLAYERS Dabo Swinney, Head Coach Clemson Assistant Coaches Clemson Football Support Staff Clemson Football Staff Families Meet the Tigers Clemson Alphabetical Roster Wake Forest Alphabetical Roster & Profile Numerical Rosters & Starting Lineups
MISCELLANEOUS 21 25 29 32 49 55 57 61
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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Board of Trustees James P. Clements, President Dan Radakovich, Director of Athletics Stadium & Parking Information Opponent Results & Schedules Bowl Schedule Vickery Hall NCAA Compliance Athletic Department Staff IPTAY Strength & Conditioning Video Staff Student Equipment Managers Student Athletic Trainers Cheerleaders Rally Cats Memorial Stadium Records Radio Network & Affiliates
16 17 19 39 63 65 67 69 72 77 84 87 89 91 93 95 97 111
CLEMSONTIGERS.COM • @CLEMSONFB
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