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2011 TIGER ACCOMPLISHMENTS• EarnedfirstBCSbowlappearancesince1981.• ACCChampionsforthefirsttimein20years.• ACCAtlanticDivisionChampionforthesecondtimeinthreeyears.• Won10gamesforthefirsttimesince1990.• RankedintheAPpoll12straightweeks,thelongestTigerstreakin11years.• Defeatedfourtop-25rankedteams,tiedforsecond-mostinthenationand

mostinClemsonhistoryinaseason.• BecamethefirstACCschooltodefeatAP-rankedteamsinthreeconsecutive

games.• Finished#15intheBCSrankingonDecember4,tiedforhighestfinalrank-

inginschoolhistory.Clemsonwasinthetop25oftheBCSrankingseightstraightweekstofinishtheregularseason.

• Achieveda#5BCSrankingonOctober23,thehighestBCSrankinginTigerhistory.

• Wonthefirsteightgamesof theseason, just the fourth team inClemsonhistorytodothatandthefirstin11years.

• Postedaperfect7-0recordathome,thefirst7-0homemarkinTigerhistory.• Overcameadeficitof14pointsormoretowinthreegames,themostinone

seasoninschoolhistory.Clemsonhaddoneitjustninetimesin115years

previously.Clemsonovercamean18-pointdeficitatMarylandtotieforthesecond-greatestcomebackinTigerhistory.

• Indefeating#19Auburn for thefirst timesince1951,Clemsonendedthenation’s longestwinningstreak,asAuburnhadwon17straightgames. ItwasthelongestwinningstreakendedbyClemsoninhistory.

• Clemsongained624yardsoftotaloffenseinthewinover#19Auburn,themostinschoolhistoryagainstanSECteam.

• ClemsonwasnamedNationalTeam-of-the-WeekbytheFootballWritersAs-sociationforits35-30winover#11FloridaStateonSeptember24.

• Defeatedatop-10VirginiaTechteamtwicebyacombinedscoreof61-13.• Defeated#10VirginiaTech23-3onOctober1,asthe20-pointvictorymargin

wasthelargestinClemsonhistoryinaroadwinoveratop-25team.• BecamebowleligibleonOctober7,theearliesteligibilityinTigerhistory.• Scoredatleast50pointsinconsecutivegamesagainstACCteams,afirstin

Tigerhistory.• Set the school record for consecutive quarters scoring (22) between Sep-

tember17andOctober22.• Achievedallthiswitharosterthatplayed29freshmen,tiedforthemostin

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CLEMSON VS. WEST VIRGINIA

Wednesday, January 4, 20128:30 PM EST

Sun Life Stadium (72,230)Miami Gardens, FL

Television: ESPNPlay by Play Announcer:MikeTirico

Color Commentator:JonGrudenColor Commentator:RonJaworski

Sideline:LisaSalters

Clemson Radio: Clemson Tiger Sports NetworkPlay-By-Play:PeteYanity

Color:WillMerrittSideline:PatrickSapp

Clemson SID Office Phone:................................................(864)656-2114Clemson SID Fax:....................................................................(864)656-0299Clemson Overnight Mailing Address:...........JerveyAthleticCenter; ....................................... 100PerimeterRoad;Clemson,SC29633Clemson Assistant AD/Head SID & Primary Football Contact:...... ............................................................. Tim Bourret,NotreDame‘77 Bourret Email:[email protected] Bourret Office Phone:............................................(864)656-1921 Bourret Cell Phone:.................................................(864)356-3791Clemson Associate SID/Secondary Football Contact:........................ ............................................................ Brian Hennessy,Clemson‘98 Hennessy Email:[email protected] Hennessy Office Phone:........................................(864)656-1921 Hennessy Cell Phone:............................................(864)986-9046Clemson Ticket Office Phone:........................................1-800-CLEMSONOrange Bowl Website:.......................................................OrangeBowl.orgOrange Bowl Media Contact:...................................................Larry Wahl Wahl Email:................................................ [email protected] Wahl Office Phone:..................................................(305)341-4718

Clemson Tigers2011 Record:.............................................................................. 10-3(6-2ACC)Rankings:................................................................. #14AP,#14USA TodayLocation:..........................................................................................Clemson,SCColors:...................................................................ClemsonOrange&RegaliaEnrollment:............................................................................................... 19,453Head Coach:.................................................Dabo Swinney(Alabama‘93) Record at Clemson (seasons):..........................29-18(4thseason) Home Record:......................................................................................20-4 Away/Neutral Record:.....................................................................9-14 Bowl Record:.......................................................................................... 1-2 ACC Record:....................................................................................... 19-10 Career Record (seasons):....................................29-18(4thseason) Record vs. West Virginia:.................................................................. 0-0Offensive Coordinator:............................................................Chad MorrisDefensive Coordinator:.......................................................... Kevin SteeleAthletic Website:...........................................................ClemsonTigers.com

West Virginia Mountaineers2011 Record:................................................. 9-3(5-2BigEastConference)Rankings:................................................................. #23AP,#22USA TodayLocation:................................................................................Morgantown,WVColors:................................................................................................ Gold&BlueEnrollment:............................................................................................... 29,617Head Coach:................................. Dana Holgorsen (IowaWesleyan‘93) Record at West Virginia (seasons):.....................................9-3(1st) Bowl Record:.......................................................................................... 0-0 Career Record (seasons):.........................................................9-3(1st) Record vs. Clemson:........................................................................... 0-0Offensive Coordinator:................................................... Dana HolgorsenDefensive Coordinator:.............................................................Jeff CasteelSports Information Contact:.............................................Mike Montoro Email:.....................................................mike.montoro@mail.wvu.edu Cell Phone:.......................................................................(304)276-2605Athletic Website:.......................................................... MSNSportsNet.com

Ticket Information1-800-CLEMSONorClemsonTigers.com

Team Hotel Clemson’steamhotelistheWestinDiplomatResort&Spa.TheteamwillarriveintheMiamiareaonDecember27.

Media Hotel The official media hotel is the Marriott Harbor Beach FortLauderdaleResort&Spa((954)525-4000).Thehoteladdressis3030HolidayDrive;FortLauderdale,FL33316.Roomscanonlybereservedthroughtheonlinemediacredentialapplication.Credentialsshouldbepickedupatthishotelaswell.

Media Practice Policy ClemsonwillholditspracticesatNovaSoutheasternUniversity.Itsaddressis3301CollegeAvenue;FortLauderale,FL33314.Pre-practiceandthefirst15minutesofpracticewillbeopentothemedia,includingvideocameras(December31-January1).Pre-practiceandstretchingwillbeopentothemediaonDecember30andJanuary2.InterviewsonDecember29willbeattheWestinDiplomat.HeadCoachDabo Swinneyandplayerswillbeavailableafterpractice.SeeTim Bourret,Brian Hennessy,orHeath Bradleyatthepracticesiteforspecificrequests.

Practice Schedule in Fort LauderdaleDate Site *Start Time - *End Time12-30 NovaSoutheastern 11:30AM-1:10PM12-31 NovaSoutheastern 11:15AM-12:55PM1-1 NovaSoutheastern 11:30AM-1:00PM1-2 NovaSoutheastern 11:15AM-12:30PM*-approximate

Media AvailabilityDate Activity/Site Start Time12-27 WelcomeatFortLauderdale-HollywoodAirport TBA12-29 ClemsonTeamWelcomeatWestinDiplomat 4:00PM12-30 Post-practiceinterviewsatNovaSoutheastern 1:10PM12-31 *ChadMorris&SixOffensivePlayers 9:00AM1-1 Post-practiceinterviewsatNovaSoutheastern 1:00PM1-2 *KevinSteele&SixDefensivePlayers 9:00AM1-3 *WestVirginiaHeadCoachDanaHolgorsen 8:00AM *ClemsonHeadCoachDaboSwinney 8:30AM*-MarriottHarborBeach

The2012ClemsonOrangeBowlMediaGuidewaswrittenandeditedbySportsInformationDirectorTim Bourret.Layout,design,andeditorialassistancewasexecutedbyAssociateSportsInformationDirectorBrian Hennessy.SpecialthankstoHeath Bradley,Kathryn McGinn,andPhilip Sikesintheproductionofthebowlmediaguide. ThankstoJohn Schaffhauserforthedesignofthecovers.Pho-tosusedforthedesignbyRex Brown,Mark Crammer,Zach Hanby,Dr. Mark McInnis,Roy Philpott,Dawson Powers,Tyler Smith,andPatrick Wright. PrintingbyMartinPrintingCompany,Inc.(Easley,SC).

CLEMSON BOWL INFORMATION

SID INFORMATION

Category Clemson West VirginiaScoringOffense 33.6(27) 34.9(T-19)TotalOffense 440.6(29) 459.6(T-17)RushingOffense 155.8(61) 117.8(100)PassingOffense 284.8(21) 341.8(7)PassEfficiencyOffense 142.3(35) 148.2(26)ScoringDefense 26.2(62) 26.3(63)TotalDefense 379.4(59) 340.3(27)RushingDefense 176.5(80) 140.8(51)PassingDefense 202.9(39) 199.6(32)PassEfficiencyDefense 127.4(57) 112.5(15)InterceptionsbyDefense 13(T-32) 12(T-48)SacksperGame 1.8(T-64) 2.3(T-30)TurnoverMarginperGame +0.2(T-53) -0.2(T-74)TurnoversGained 22(T-49) 19(T-75)TurnoversLost 20(T-52) 21(T-56)NetPunting 35.1(90) 34.6(101)PuntReturns 7.5(71) 12.3(16)KickoffReturns 22.9(35) 23.7(26)Third-DownConversion%(Offense) 44.6(33) 38.4(84)Third-DownConversion%(Defense) 39.2(58) 36.3(28)Fourth-DownConversion%(Offense) 41.2(T-97) 50.0(T-59)Fourth-DownConversion%(Defense) 40.9(T-27) 40.0(T-23)TimeofPossessionperGame 28:28(96) 27:37(111)FewestPenaltiesperGame 4.3(10) 6.3(T-72)FewestPenaltyYardsperGame 38.2(14) 54.8(78)Note: National rankings in parentheses; rankings are prior to thebowlseason.

NCAA STAT RANKING COMPARISON

Date Opponent (Rank) W-L Score9-3 Troy W 43-199-10 Wofford W 35-279-17 Auburn (21,19) W 38-249-24 * Florida State (11,14) W 35-3010-1 *atVirginiaTech(11,10) W 23-310-8 * Boston College W 36-1410-15 *atMaryland W 56-4510-22 * North Carolina W 59-3810-29 *atGeorgiaTech L 17-3111-12 * Wake Forest W 31-2811-19 *atN.C.State L 13-3711-26 atSouthCarolina(14,13) L 13-3412-3 #VirginiaTech(5,3) W 38-101-4 $WestVirginia(23,22)*-ACCregular-seasongame;#-ACCChampionshipgameatCharlotte,NC;$-OrangeBowlatMiamiGardens,FL;Note:Homegamesinbold,opponentrankings(AP,USA)inparentheses.

2011 CLEMSON RESULTS (10-3)

CLEMSON FOOTBALL SID STAFF

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Tim BourretAssistantAthleticDirector

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Office-(864)656-1926Cell-(864)356-3791

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Clemsonisaveragingnearly441yardsoftotaloffense,arecordpaceheadingintotheDiscoverOrangeBowl.Thesquad’s 437 points and 3,702 passing yards are alreadyschoolstandards.DaboSwinney’soffenseunderCoordi-natorChadMorrishasscoredatleast35pointsineightofthe13gamesandgainedatleast440yardsinnineofthe13contests. One of the reasons for the success on the offensivesideoftheballhasbeenbalance.ThisisonlythesecondteaminClemsonhistorythathashadatleast2,000rush-ingyardsand3,000passingyards.Infourgames,Clemsonhashadatleast200rushingyardsand200passingyards,andtheTigershavewonallfourcontests.Clemsonisnow57-0-1all-timewhengainingatleast200yardsofeachinthesamegame. Anotherexampleofbalanceisshownbythefactthatthis team became just the third in Clemson history witha1,000-yardrusheranda1,000-yardreceiver. TheTigershave20rushingtouchdownsand31passingtouchdowns.SevendifferentTigershavebeeninvolvedinaplayof50yardsormore. Turnovers are a key indicator of success, and that isthecasewiththisteam.TheTigerscommittedjustseventurnoversonoffenseinthefirsteightgamesandClemsonhadan8-0recordinthosecontests.TheTigersthencom-mitted12turnoversinthenextfourgamesandwent1-3.ClemsondidnotcommitaturnoverintheACCChampion-shipgameandcameawaywitha28-pointvictoryover#3VirginiaTech. Clemsonis9-1whencommittingtwoturnoversorlessand1-2whencommittingthreeormore. TheTigersare8-0whenwinningorbreakingevenintermsoftheturn-overmarginaswell. Clemsonhasaveteranoffensivelinewithyoungskill-position players. The team’s leading rusher, passer, andreceiverareallunderclassmen,but theTigersstart threeseniorsontheoffensiveline.Overall,Clemsonstartsthreeseniors, four juniors, three sophomores, and a freshmanonoffense. Onlysevenof thetop-24playersonoffenseareseniors. The leader of the Clemson offense is First-Team All-ACCquarterbackTajhBoyd.Clemson’sfirstFirst-TeamAll-ACCsignal-callersinceWoodrowDantzlerin2001hasledClemsonto10winsinhisfirstyearasastarter,tiedforthemostvictoriesbyafirst-yearsignal-caller inTigerhistoryandmostsince1990.

Boyd has completed 274-453 passes for 3,578 yardsand31touchdowns.Hehasthrownjust10interceptionsandhascompletedover60percentofhispasses.His7.90yards per pass attempt are best by a Tiger since 1993,whenPatrickSappaveraged8.15yardsperpassattempt. The Hampton, VA native has established school re-cordsforpassingyards(3,578),passingtouchdowns(31),andtotaloffense(3,764)inaseason. HeiscomingoffanACC Championship Game MVP performance, as he con-nected on 20-29 passes for 240 yards and three touch-downsinthevictoryovertheHokiesinCharlotte. Boyd had a pass efficiency rating of 172.6 for thatgame,hisbestperformancesincea173.7figureinthewinover#11FloridaStateonSeptember24. Seventimeshehasthrownatleastthreetouchdownpassesinagamein2011,includingarecord-tyingfivepassingtouchdownsinavictoryoverNorthCarolinaonOctober22whenClem-sonscored59points. BoydhasledClemsontofourwinsovertop-25teamsinstartingall13contests,thefirstquarterbackinTigerhis-torytodefeatfourtop-25teamsinoneseason. SammyWatkinsisClemson’sleadingreceiverwith77receptions for 1,153 yards and 11 touchdowns. The na-tionalfreshman-of-the-yearaccordingtoRivals.com,Wat-kinsalreadyownstheClemsonrecordforreceivingyardsinaseason,hastiedtheschoolrecordforreceivingtouch-downs,andhasthesecond-bestall-purposeyardaveragein school history. The ACC Rookie-of-the-Year by a 43-2vote already owns ACC freshman records for receptions,receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and all-purposeyards. Watkins has three games of at least 150 receivingyards,alreadytheClemsoncareerrecordforthatcategory,andhasfive100-yardreceivinggames,justoneofftheTi-gerseasonrecord. Hehadateam-season-high10recep-tionsfor155yardsandtwotouchdowns inthewinoverdefending National Champion Auburn, then had sevencatchesfor141yardsandtwotouchdownsthenextSat-urdayinthewinover#11FloridaState.

TheFortMyers,FLnativeisfourthinthenationinall-purposeyards,ashis2,077yardsaresecond-mostinClem-sonhistory,trailingonlyC.J.Spiller,whohad2,680all-pur-poseyardsin2009.Seventimesthisseason,Watkinshasbeen honored by the ACC, four times as ACC Rookie-of-the-Week and three times as ACC Receiver-of-the-Week.HewasalsonamedFirst-TeamAll-ACC. He isalsoanAPFirst-TeamAll-American,afirstforanACCfreshman. Watkins is also the team’s third-leading rusher with229 yards on 31 carries (7.4-yard average) and is first inkickoff returns (26.3-yard average) with a school-fresh-man-record 683 yards. He has scored 12 touchdownsoverall,tyingSpillerfortheTigerfreshmanrecord.

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR CHAD MORRIS (LEFT) AND HEAD COACH DABO SWINNEY (RIGHT) HAVE LED THE TIGER OFFENSE TO HEIGHTS UNSEEN IN 2011.

SAMMY WATKINS BECAME THE ACC’S FIRST-EVER FRESHMAN TO BE NAMED

AN AP FIRST-TEAM ALL-AMERICAN.

TAJH BOYD HAS LED CLEMSON TO A SCHOOL-RECORD FOUR WINS OVER TOP-25 RANKED TEAMS IN 2011, INCLUDING A 20-POINT WINS OVER #10 VIRGINIA TECH IN HIS HOME STATE.

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Personnel Overview Joining Boyd andWatkins on the First-Team All-ACCsquadthisyearistightendDwayneAllen.TheFayetteville,NCnativehas48receptionsfor577yardsandeighttouch-downs,Clemsonrecordsforatightendinallthreecatego-ries.HehadtworeceivingtouchdownsintheACCCham-pionshipgameandhadthreeofhiseighttouchdownsintwo wins over top-10VirginiaTech teams that feature atop-10scoringdefensenationally.ThosetwotouchdownsinDecemberallowedhimtobreakBennieCunningham’sschoolrecordofsevenreceivingtouchdownsin1974. Allen was the recipient of the John Mackey Award,which goes to the top tight end in college football. Hebecame the firstTiger offensive player to win a nationalpositionaward.Alsoanoutstandingblocker,Allenhas12careerreceivingtouchdowns,tiedfortheschoolrecordinthat category with former NFL tight end John McMakin.Allenisalsoafirst-teamAll-AmericanaccordingtoAPandtheFootballWritersAssociation. DeAndreHopkins isathirdreceiverwhowilloccupythe mind of the opposing team’s defensive coordinator.The sophomore who attended nearby D.W. Daniel HighSchool has 62 receptions for 871 yards and four touch-downs.Ifhetotals129receivingyardsintheOrangeBowl,itwillgiveClemsontwo1,000-yardreceiversinthesameseasonforthefirsttimeinhistory. HopkinsisthesecondreceiverinACChistorywithatleast50receptionsineachofhisfirsttwoseasons,ashewastheteam’stopreceiverasafreshmanin2010with52catches.Healreadyhas10morereceptionsthisyearandover200morereceivingyards. Hopkinshadninerecep-tionsforateam-season-high157yardsandatouchdownagainstNorthCarolinainhisbestgamethisyear. Insomeways,theMVPontheteammightberunningback Andre Ellington. The red-shirt junior became the12thplayerinTigerhistorytototal1,000rushingyardsinaseasonwhenhegained125yardsagainstVirginiaTechintheACCChampionshipgame. Thatgavehim1,062rushingyardsfortheseasonin12games,andhehasscored10touchdowns. TheSecond-TeamAll-ACCperformeralsohas109receivingyardsand131kickoffreturnyardsfora108.5-yardaverageintermsof all-purpose yards. Ellington had a team-season-high212rushingyardsinthewild56-45winatMarylandandhas four100-yardrushinggames in2011,plusa98-yardrushingperformanceagainstWakeForest. Clemsonis2-5overthelasttwoyearswhenEllingtonisinjuredand14-5whenheisinthelineup.

JaronBrownisareliablereceiverwhohas29catchesfor382yardsandfourtouchdowns.Timeandagainhehasmadeakeyreceptiononathird-downplay.Thejuniorhasstarted11ofthe13gamesandalsocontributesasakick-offreturner.HehadhisbestgameoftheyearintheACCAtlanticDivisionclinchingwinoverWakeForestwhenhehadsevenreceptionsfor78yards,includingagame-tying10-yardtouchdowncatchinthefourthquarter. Swinney has many more capable young receivers inhislineup.AdamHumphriesisafirst-yearfreshmanfromSpartanburg, SC who has 13 receptions for 118 yards.CharonePeake,alsoafirst-year freshman fromtheSpar-tanburg, SC area, has four receptions for 71 yards andMartavisBryanthassevencatchesfor201yardsandtwotouchdowns. That is a combined 24 receptions for 389yards,ahealthy15-yardaverage,fromthetrio. Clemson’soffensivelineisledbycenterDaltonFree-man,ajuniorfromPelion,SCwhoisaFirst-TeamAll-ACCselectionandoneofsixfinalistsfortheRimingtonTrophy,anhonorpresentedtothetopcenterinthenation.Free-manwasoneofjusttwounderclassmenupfortheawardasafinalist. Freeman has started all 13 games this year and hasplayedateam-high975snaps.Hehasgradedinthe90sseventimesthisyearandhas35knockdownblocks,sec-ond-mostontheteam. Freemanhas35careerstartsandstillhasanotheryeartogo. Graduate Landon Walker is the starting right tackle.The son of a letterman on the 1981 Clemson team thatplayed in the Orange Bowl,Walker has started a school-record48gamesoverthelastfouryears,andthiswillbehisfourthstartinabowlgame.Hehasplayedin52gamesoverallaswell. Thisyear,Walkerhashadanaveragegradeof87per-cent,helpingtheTigerstoaschool-record437points.TheNorthWilkesboro,NCnativeisanHonorableMentionAll-ACCselectionthisyear.Heleadstheteaminknockdowns(38)andistheonlyactiveTigerwiththreebowlstarts. Phillip Price is the starting left offensive tackle. Theseniorhashadahugeimpactontheteam’ssuccess.Thatwas never more apparent than in Clemson’s two lossesagainstN.C.Stateand#13SouthCarolinawhenheplayedonlysixcombinedsnaps.HereturnedfortheVirginiaTechgameandClemsonwontheACCChampionship. Price is a first-team All-ACC selection according toCBSSports.com, Clemson’s first original walk-on linemanto earn an All-ACC honor of any kind since Rob Bodine

was an All-America middle guard in 1991. That was thelasttimeClemsonwontheACCChampionshippriortothisyear.Pricehasstarted12gamesandhasplayed777snaps. Clemson’sstartingoffensiveguardsareseniorAntoineMcClain and sophomore BrandonThomas. McClain is athree-yearstarterwhohasplayed855snapsthisyear.Hehasplayed53gamesandhasmade40starts(allinarow)duringhiscareer.Thomas,whoscoredatouchdownonarecoveredfumbleatGeorgiaTechandalsohasareceptionthisyear,hasstartedninegamesthisyearandhasplayed702snaps. The Tigers have two senior offensive linemen whohave been solid contributors this year and over the lastfouryears. MasonCloyhasplayed in50gamesandhas20startsinhiscareer.Hehadanoutstandinggameinthewin over Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game.David Smith, already a Clemson graduate like Cloy, hasplayedin11gamesthisyearwithfourstarts.Hehasmade18startsin41gamesinhiscareer. Another key to Clemson’s offense is fullback ChadDiehl.Whilehewillnotshowupinthestatsmuch,heisamongtheteamleadersinknockdownblocksandisakeyto Clemson’s short-yardage and red-zone success. TheOrangeBowlwillbehis57thcareergame,morethananyotherTigerinhistory.

Defense Clemson’sdefenseisledbyitsfrontfourthatfeaturesFirst-TeamAll-ACCdefensiveendAndreBranchandSec-ond-Team All-ACC defensive tackle Brandon Thompson.Bothareslatedtobehighdraftpicksinthe2012NFLdraft.Infact,Thompsonisrated#15onMelKiper’sBigBoard(asofDecember8). TheTigersarecomingofftheirsecond-bestdefensiveperformance of the year in the win overVirginiaTech inthe ACC Championship game. Clemson’s point-preven-tionunitallowedFrankBeamer’steamjust10points,onetouchdown,andforcedthreeturnovers.VirginiaTechhadjust56yardson29carries,lessthantwoyardsperrush. Branch is the most decorated among the Tiger de-fenders. He was named a second-team All-American bythe Walter Camp Foundation and CBSSports.com. TheRichmond,VAnativeplayedhisbest footballagainstVir-giniaTech.Inthefirstmeeting,hehadfoursacksandsix

IF FIRST-TEAM ALL-ACC CENTER DALTON FREEMAN PLAYS 25 SNAPS IN THE ORANGE BOWL, HE CAN BECOME THE FIRST TIGER IN HISTORY TO PLAY 1,000 SNAPS IN A SEASON.

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tacklesforlosstotietheClemsonsingle-gamerecordforbothcategories.InthesecondmeetingintheACCCham-pionship,herecoveredafumbleonthefirstoffensiveplayofthegame,givingtheballtotheTigersandapossessionthatsetupanearlytouchdown. Fortheyear,Branchhas78tackles,16tacklesforloss,and10.5sacks.HeleadstheACCinsacksandis11thinthenation.HeisjustthreetacklesfromtheteamleadandistryingtobecomethefirstdefensivelinemantoleadClem-sonintacklesforaseasonsinceWilliamPerryin1984. ThompsonisBranch’smateontheline.TheThomas-ville,GAnativehas73tacklestotieforthird-mostontheteam.Healsohasseventacklesforloss,2.5sacks,andateam-tying-best 18 quarterback pressures. Thompson isinhisthirdyearasastarterandhasplayed52gamesinhiscareer,including37gamesasastarter. MalliciahGoodmanandRennieMooreare theothertwostartersforKevinSteele’sfirstlineofdefense.Good-man,whohasan11.5”handspan,has55tacklesthisyearandfourtacklesforloss.His13quarterbackpressuresarefourth-mostontheteam.Hehasstartedall13gamesandhasplayed700snaps. Goodmanhadsixtacklesand2.5tacklesforlossinthewinoverBostonCollege.

Mooreissecondontheteaminsacksandtacklesforloss.Hehasfoursacksandninetacklesforlosstogowith18quarterbackpressures,tiedformostontheteam.ManytimesithasbeenMoorewhohashadtheclutchlate-gameplay. He sacked quarterback ClintTrickett on the Semi-noles’ last possession to ice the game for theTigers in afive-pointwin. RashardHallistheleadingtacklerfortheTigerswith81stops in12games, including11asastarter. A juniorbyeligibilitywhohasalreadygraduated,Hallhascomeonstrongthisyearwith36tacklesoverhis last fourgames.Hehad10stopsinthewinoverWakeForesttokeyClem-son’sACCAtlanticDivisionclinchingvictory.Hehasthreetakeawaysfortheyearand12inhiscareer. Joining Hall in the starting secondary are graduateCoty Sensabaugh, junior Xavier Brewer, and freshmanBashaudBreeland.Clemson’spassdefensehasbeensolidthis year, as the Tigers have allowed just 203 yards pergamethroughtheair. SensabaughisoneofthemostunderrateddefensiveplayersintheACC.HedidnotmakeanAll-ACCteam,buthebeenareliableperformerallseason. Hehas37tack-lesandateam-high11passbreakups.Hisonlyintercep-tionwasadivingtheftthatbasicallyendedAuburn’sfinalchanceatvictoryinDeathValley. Brewer,whohas53tackles,hasbeenastarter offandonthelasttwoyears.Heisalsooneofthemostversatileplayersintheconference,ashehasstartedatbothcorner-backandsafetythisyear. Breeland has started six games as a red-shirt fresh-man.TheAllendale,SCnativehastwointerceptions,onehe raced back 61 yards againstVirginiaTech in the ACCChampionshipgame.Hehasaddedfourpassbreakups. JonathanMeeks isafifthdefensivebackwhoseesalotofaction.Heleadstheteamintakeaways(5)andhasplayed664snapsthisyear.Meekshasstartedninegamesandhas53tacklesthisyear. CoricoHawkinshas73tacklesthisyear,mostamongTiger linebackers. Healsohas four tackles for loss inhis653snapsofactionthisyear. JonathanWillardisbehindHawkins in terms of tackles with 69, fifth-most on theteam. QuandonChristianroundsoutthestartinglineupwith34tacklesin402snaps. StephoneAnthonyisalinebackerwhowillseeplentyof time in the Orange Bowl. Anthony suffered an injuryearly intheseasonthatheldhimback,buthe ishealthynow.AnhonorablementionfreshmanAll-ACClinebacker,Anthonyhasstartedeachofthelastthreegamesandhasmissedonegameduetoinjury.Hehas28tacklesandsixtacklesforloss,mostamongfreshmenondefense.

Special Teams Clemsonhasoneof itsbestkickingcombinations initshistoryinpunterDawsonZimmermanandplacekickerChandlerCatanzaro. Zimmermanisaveraging42.0yardsper punt and Catanzaro has converted on 80 percent ofhisfieldgoals.Thisisthefirsttimesince1997thatClem-sonhashadapunteraverageatleast42yardsapuntandakickermake75percentofhisfield-goalattempts.Bothhavebeennamedtotop-10liststhisyear. Zimmerman,whocarriesa3.93GPAinEnglish,wasafinalistfortheLowe’sSeniorClassAwardandtheWuerffelAward. He has59puntsfora42.0-yardaverage,including18puntsinsidethe20.HeissecondinClemsonhistoryincareernetpuntingaverageandsixthincareergrosspunt-ing.Hehasaveragedatleast40yardsperpuntin10ofthe13gamesthisyear,includingeachofthefirsteightgamesoftheseason. Catanzarowasoneof10semifinalistsfortheLouGro-zaAward. ThesophomorefromGreenville,SChasmade20-25 field goals, including 7-10 from 40 yards or more.Forhiscareer,heis13-19onfieldgoalsofatleast40yards.That68.4percentageisthebestinClemsonhistory. Catanzaromade5-5fieldgoalsinthewinoverBostonCollegeandwasnamedthegame’sMVP.Healsomadethegame-winner from43yardsawayonthe lastplayof thegametobeatWakeForest31-28,akickthatgaveClemsontheACCAtlanticDivisiontitle. When it comes to defending kicks, Clemson has al-lowedonepuntreturnforascoreandonekickoffreturnfora touchdownthisyear. Thekickoffreturn forascorewasthefirstagainstaDaboSwinneycoachedteam. ThreeTigersstandoutwhenitcomestokickcoverage.SpencerShueyhas18specialteamstacklestoleadtheteam,whilefreshmanLateekTownsendhas16andCarltonLewishas15. Thereturngameis ledbyWatkins,who isaveraging26.3yardsperkickoffreturnthisyear,second-bestintheACC. He is also 21st in the nation and gives Clemson athreateverytimehetouchestheball.Hehad207kickoffreturn yards in the win at Maryland, part of his school-record 345 all-purpose yards. That included an 89-yardkickoffreturnforatouchdowninthefourthquarterthatgaveClemsontheleadforgood. SpencerBentonisavaluableplayeronspecialteams.Hehandlesthekickoffs,and22timesthisyearhehasnotallowed the opposing team to start its possession pastthe20.Manytimeshehasdoneithimself,ashehasfivetacklesonkickoffreturnsthisyearand20forhiscareer,aClemsonrecord.Bentonalsoisthebackuppunter.

LED BY ANDRE BRANCH, MALLICIAH GOODMAN, RENNIE MOORE, AND BRANDON THOMPSON, THE DEFENSIVE LINE HAS ANCHORED A TIGER DEFENSE THAT COMBINED TO LIMIT TOP-10 VIRGINIA TECH TEAMS TO A COMBINED 13 POINTS IN TWO VICTORIES.

RASHARD HALL HAS NINE CAREER INTERCEPTIONS AND LEADS THE 2011 TEAM IN TACKLES (81).

DAWSON ZIMMERMAN, A FINALIST FOR THE LOWE’S SENIOR CLASS AWARD,

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2011 Veteran Roster # Player Pos. Cl. 83 DwayneAllen TE *Jr. 41 DanielAndrews LB Sr. 12 StephoneAnthony LB Fr. 6 TavarisBarnes DT *Fr. 68 DavidBeasley OG *Fr. 3 VicBeasley DE *Fr. 5 MikeBellamy RB Fr. 13 SpencerBenton PK/P *Jr. 10 TajhBoyd QB *So. 40 AndreBranch DE *Sr. 17 BashaudBreeland CB *Fr. 29 XavierBrewer DB *Jr. 18 JaronBrown WR *Jr. 37 KantrellBrown S *Sr. 90 KourtneiBrown DE *Gr. 1 MartavisBryant WR Fr. 39 ChandlerCatanzaro PK *So. 34 QuandonChristian LB *So. 62 MasonCloy OL *Gr. 86 SamCooper TE *Fr. 9 JoeCraig WR *Fr. 93 CoreyCrawford DE Fr. 67 KalonDavis OG *Fr. 39 StevenDemaras LB Sr. 30 ChadDiehl FB *Sr. 23 AndreEllington RB *Jr. 52 PhillipFajgenbaum LS *So. 80 BrandonFord TE/WR *Jr. 55 DaltonFreeman C *Jr. 97 MalliciahGoodman DE Jr. 31 RashardHall S J*Gr. 47 WillHarrison WR Sr. 42 CoricoHawkins LB Jr. 6 DeAndreHopkins WR So. 22 D.J.Howard RB *Fr. 16 AdamHumphries WR Fr. 50 GradyJarrett DT Fr. 14 MartinJenkins CB So. 26 MarquanJones WR Sr. 35 MansaJoseph RB *Sr. 32 CarltonLewis S *Jr. 74 AntoineMcClain OG Sr. 25 RoderickMcDowell RB *So. 14 DonnyMcElveen QB *So. 5 JonathanMeeks S Jr. 94 RennieMoore DT *Sr. 8 JustinParker LB So. 19 CharonePeake WR Fr. 38 GarryPeters CB *Fr. 79 PhillipPrice OT *Sr. 21 DariusRobinson CB So. 54 MattSanders OL *Jr. 15 CotySensabaugh CB *Gr. 43 TylerShatley DT *So. 33 SpencerShuey LB *So. 84 DarrellSmith FB/TE *So. 73 DavidSmith OG *Gr. 27 RobertSmith S Fr. 75 MichaelSobeski LS *Fr. 7 TonySteward LB Fr. 8 ColeStoudt QB Fr. 95 BrianSymmes PK *So. 63 BrandonThomas OL *So. 95 TraThomas DT *Fr. 98 BrandonThompson DT Sr. 70 GiffordTimothy OT *Fr. 20 LateekTownsend LB Fr. 82 DrewTraylor TE *Sr. 56 SamVanGieson LS *Jr. 72 LandonWalker OT *Gr. 2 SammyWatkins WR Fr. 91 JoshWatson DT *Fr. 77 ReidWebster OL *Fr. 46 JonathanWillard LB *Jr. 99 DeShawnWilliams DT Fr. 96 DawsonZimmerman P Sr.

ALPHABETICALNUMERICAL

# Player Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Cl. Exp. Hometown High School or Junior College 1 MartavisBryant WR 6-5 205 Fr. HS CalhounFalls,SC T.L.HannaHS 2 SammyWatkins WR 6-1 200 Fr. HS FortMyers,FL SouthFortMyersHS 3 VicBeasley DE 6-3 235 *Fr. RS Adairsville,GA AdairsvilleHS 5 MikeBellamy RB 5-10 175 Fr. HS Nocatee,FL CharlotteHS 5 JonathanMeeks S 6-1 210 Jr. 2VL RockHill,SC RockHillHS 6 TavarisBarnes DT 6-4 270 *Fr. RS Jacksonville,FL FirstCoastHS 6 DeAndreHopkins WR 6-1 200 So. 1VL Central,SC D.W.DanielHS 7 TonySteward LB 6-1 245 Fr. HS Hastings,FL PedroMenendezHS 8 JustinParker LB 6-1 225 So. 1VL PortRoyal,SC BeaufortHS 8 ColeStoudt QB 6-4 200 Fr. HS Dublin,OH DublinCoffmanHS 9 JoeCraig WR 5-10 160 *Fr. RS Gaffney,SC GaffneySeniorHS 10 TajhBoyd QB 6-1 225 *So. 1VL Hampton,VA PhoebusHS 12 StephoneAnthony LB 6-3 235 Fr. HS Polkton,NC AnsonHS 13 SpencerBenton PK/P 6-2 195 *Jr. 2VL MyrtleBeach,SC MyrtleBeachHS 14 MartinJenkins CB 5-9 175 So. 1VL Roswell,GA CentennialHS 14 DonnyMcElveen QB 6-2 210 *So. SQ Summerville,SC SummervilleHS 15 CotySensabaugh CB 6-0 185 *Gr. 3VL Kingsport,TN Dobyns-BennettHS 16 AdamHumphries WR 6-0 190 Fr. HS Spartanburg,SC DormanHS 17 BashaudBreeland CB 6-0 185 *Fr. RS Allendale,SC Allendale-FairfaxHS 18 JaronBrown WR 6-2 200 *Jr. 2VL Cheraw,SC CherawHS 19 CharonePeake WR 6-3 205 Fr. HS Moore,SC DormanHS 20 LateekTownsend LB 6-2 215 Fr. HS Bennettsville,SC MarlboroCountyHS 21 DariusRobinson CB 5-11 170 So. 1VL CollegePark,GA WestlakeHS 22 D.J.Howard RB 5-11 195 *Fr. RS Lincoln,AL LincolnHS 23 AndreEllington RB 5-10 190 *Jr. 2VL MoncksCorner,SC BerkeleyHS 25 RoderickMcDowell RB 5-9 190 *So. 1VL Sumter,SC SumterHS 26 MarquanJones WR 5-10 195 Sr. 3VL Columbia,SC BlythewoodHS 27 RobertSmith S 5-11 210 Fr. HS SaintGeorge,SC WoodlandHS 29 XavierBrewer DB 5-11 190 *Jr. 2VL Jacksonville,FL BartramTrailHS 30 ChadDiehl FB 6-2 260 *Sr. 3VL Lyman,SC JamesF.ByrnesHS 31 RashardHall S 6-1 210 J*Gr. 2VL SaintAugustine,FL SaintAugustineHS 32 CarltonLewis S 6-2 205 *Jr. 2VL SaintAugustine,FL SaintAugustineHS 33 SpencerShuey LB 6-3 250 *So. 1VL Charlotte,NC SouthMecklenburgHS 34 QuandonChristian LB 6-2 220 *So. 1VL LakeView,SC LakeViewHS 35 MansaJoseph RB 5-11 210 *Sr. 1VL Salters,SC C.E.MurrayHS 37 KantrellBrown S 6-2 195 *Sr. 3VL SaintMatthews,SC CalhounCountyHS 38 GarryPeters CB 5-11 190 *Fr. RS Conyers,GA HeritageHS 39 ChandlerCatanzaro PK 6-2 200 *So. 1VL Greenville,SC ChristChurchEpiscopalSchool 39 StevenDemaras LB 6-1 220 Sr. SQ Westford,MA WestfordAcademy 40 AndreBranch DE 6-5 260 *Sr. 3VL Richmond,VA VarinaHS 41 DanielAndrews LB 5-11 205 Sr. 3VL Jacksonville,FL TrinityChristianAcademy 42 CoricoHawkins LB 5-11 230 Jr. 2VL Milledgeville,GA BaldwinHS 43 TylerShatley DT 6-3 295 *So. 1VL Icard,NC EastBurkeHS 46 JonathanWillard LB 6-2 220 *Jr. 2VL Loris,SC LorisHS 47 WillHarrison WR 5-10 195 Sr. SQ Marietta,GA WaltonHS 50 GradyJarrett DT 6-0 295 Fr. HS Conyers,GA RockdaleCountyHS 52 PhillipFajgenbaum LS 6-0 220 *So. 1VL Raleigh,NC RavenscroftSchool 54 MattSanders OL 6-4 330 *Jr. 2VL Crestview,FL CrestviewSeniorHS 55 DaltonFreeman C 6-5 285 *Jr. 2VL Pelion,SC PelionHS 56 SamVanGieson LS 5-10 185 *Jr. SQ Greer,SC RiversideHS 62 MasonCloy OL 6-3 310 *Gr. 3VL Columbia,SC SpringValleyHS 63 BrandonThomas OL 6-3 300 *So. 1VL Spartanburg,SC DormanHS 67 KalonDavis OG 6-5 335 *Fr. RS Chester,SC ChesterSeniorHS 68 DavidBeasley OG 6-4 315 *Fr. RS Columbus,GA G.W.CarverHS 70 GiffordTimothy OT 6-6 315 *Fr. RS Middletown,DE MiddletownHS 72 LandonWalker OT 6-6 305 *Gr. 3VL NorthWilkesboro,NC EastWilkesHS 73 DavidSmith OG 6-5 310 *Gr. 3VL Greenville,SC GreenvilleHS 74 AntoineMcClain OG 6-6 335 Sr. 3VL Anniston,AL AnnistonHS 75 MichaelSobeski LS 6-2 195 *Fr. RS Roebuck,SC DormanHS 77 ReidWebster OL 6-4 295 *Fr. RS Woodstock,GA EtowahHS 79 PhillipPrice OT 6-5 315 *Sr. 2VL Dillon,SC DillonChristianSchool 80 BrandonFord TE/WR 6-4 235 *Jr. 2VL Wando,SC HanahanHS 82 DrewTraylor TE 6-5 250 *Sr. 1VL Birmingham,AL MountainBrookHS 83 DwayneAllen TE 6-4 255 *Jr. 2VL Fayetteville,NC TerrySanfordHS 84 DarrellSmith FB/TE 6-2 245 *So. 1VL Gadsden,AL GadsdenCityHS 86 SamCooper TE 6-4 240 *Fr. RS Brentwood,TN TheEnsworthSchool 90 KourtneiBrown DE 6-6 255 *Gr. 3VL Charlotte,NC VictoryChristianCenterSchool 91 JoshWatson DT 6-4 290 *Fr. RS Wilmington,DE JohnDickinsonHS 93 CoreyCrawford DE 6-5 280 Fr. HS Columbus,GA G.W.CarverHS 94 RennieMoore DT 6-3 265 *Sr. 3VL SaintMarys,GA CamdenCountyHS 95 BrianSymmes PK 5-11 180 *So. HS Greenville,SC EastsideHS 95 TraThomas DT 6-0 290 *Fr. RS Wadesboro,NC AnsonHS 96 DawsonZimmerman P 6-2 205 Sr. 3VL Lawrenceville,GA BrookwoodHS 97 MalliciahGoodman DE 6-4 280 Jr. 2VL Florence,SC WestFlorenceHS 98 BrandonThompson DT 6-2 310 Sr. 3VL Thomasville,GA ThomasvilleHS 99 DeShawnWilliams DT 6-1 290 Fr. HS Central,SC D.W.DanielHS*-spentoneseasonasared-shirtplayer;J-juniorbyeligibility


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# Player Pos. Cl. 87 WilliamBello WR *Fr. 64 DarrellBrevard OL *So. 49 BeauBrown S Fr. 53 JimBrown LS Fr. 75 T.J.Buck OL *So. 47 GregColquitt P Fr. 60 TylerFelt OL *So. 89 WesForbush WR *Fr. 92 CorbinJenkins P/PK *Fr. 25 C.J.Jones CB *So. 81 MarioMarshall TE *Fr. 56 CollinsMauldin DE Fr. 85 TaylorOgle WR *So. 38 JulianPatton WR *So. 87 MattPorter WR *Fr. 48 DanteStewart CB *Fr. 51 HarrisonTucker OL Fr. 47 TaylorWatson S *Fr. 61 ScottWilson OL So. 71 StevenYoung DT Fr.


# Player Pos. Cl. 76 ShaqAnthony OT Fr. 92 RoderickByers DE Fr. 24 CortezDavis CB Fr. 44 B.J.Goodson LB Fr. 73 JoeGore OT Fr. 36 AmmonLakip PK Fr. 88 EricMacLain TE Fr. 96 JeromeMaybank DT Fr. 12 TonyMcNeal QB Fr. 58 RyanNorton C Fr. 78 SpencerRegion OG Fr. 15 MorganRoberts QB Fr. 81 StantonSeckinger WR Fr. 48 ColtonWalls LB Fr.


# Player/Coach Pronunciation 12 StephoneAnthony steh-FAHN 18 JaronBrown juh-RAHN 34 QuandonChristian KWAHN-duhn 67 KalonDavis KAY-lehn 52 PhillipFajgenbaum FAY-gehn-bahm 36 Ammon Lakip A-muhnLAY-kihp 19 CharonePeake shuh-RAHN 84 DarrellSmith DAYR-uhl Dabo Swinney DA-bohSWEE-nee 95 BrianSymmes SIHMZ

PRONUNCIATIONSCOACHES

# Player Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Cl. Exp. Hometown High School or Junior College 25 C.J.Jones CB 6-0 180 *So. SQ Lincolnton,GA LincolnCountyHS 38 JulianPatton WR 6-0 185 *So. SQ RockHill,SC NorthwesternHS 47 GregColquitt P 5-10 175 Fr. HS Maryville,TN MaryvilleHS 47 TaylorWatson S 6-0 195 *Fr. HS Simpsonville,SC WoodmontHS 48 DanteStewart CB 5-8 185 *Fr. RS Swansea,SC CalhounCountyHS 49 BeauBrown S 6-1 200 Fr. HS Beaufort,SC BeaufortHS 51 HarrisonTucker OL 6-3 305 Fr. HS NinetySix,SC NinetySixHS 53 JimBrown LS 6-3 235 Fr. HS Walterboro,SC PinewoodPrepSchool 56 CollinsMauldin DE 6-2 225 Fr. HS RockHill,SC NorthwesternHS 60 TylerFelt OL 6-2 255 *So. SQ Greenville,SC J.L.MannHS 61 ScottWilson OL 6-2 245 So. TR Woodstock,GA TheWalkerSchool 64 DarrellBrevard OL 6-2 270 *So. TR RockHill,SC NorthwesternHS 71 StevenYoung DT 6-1 260 Fr. HS Awendaw,SC LincolnHS 75 T.J.Buck OL 6-2 290 *So. SQ Chapin,SC ChapinHS 81 MarioMarshall TE 6-6 205 *Fr. HS Cheraw,SC ChesterfieldHS 85 TaylorOgle WR 6-4 200 *So. SQ Gatlinburg,TN Gatlinburg-PittmanHS 87 WilliamBello WR 5-11 195 *Fr. RS SanFrancisco,CA SaintIgnatiusCollegePreparatory 87 MattPorter WR 5-11 190 *Fr. HS Charleston,SC JamesIslandSchool 89 WesForbush WR 6-2 185 *Fr. RS JohnsonCity,TN ScienceHillHS 92 CorbinJenkins P/PK 5-10 175 *Fr. HS Conway,SC ConwayHS*-spentoneseasonasared-shirtplayer

# Player Pos. Hgt. Wgt. Cl. Exp. Hometown High School or Junior College 12 TonyMcNeal QB 6-0 195 Fr. HS Chester,SC ChesterSeniorHS 15 MorganRoberts QB 6-2 200 Fr. HS Charlotte,NC CharlotteCountryDaySchool 24 CortezDavis CB 6-3 195 Fr. HS DaytonaBeach,FL MainlandHS 36 AmmonLakip PK 5-10 185 Fr. HS JohnsCreek,GA ChattahoocheeHS 44 B.J.Goodson LB 6-1 235 Fr. HS Lamar,SC LamarHS 48 ColtonWalls LB 6-2 220 Fr. HS Charlotte,NC CharlotteLatinSchool 58 RyanNorton C 6-3 265 Fr. HS Simpsonville,SC MauldinHS 73 JoeGore OT 6-6 260 Fr. HS LakeWaccamaw,NC EastColumbusHS 76 ShaqAnthony OT 6-4 275 Fr. HS Williamston,SC WrenHS 78 SpencerRegion OG 6-4 370 Fr. HS Cullman,AL CullmanHS 81 StantonSeckinger WR 6-5 200 Fr. HS IsleofPalms,SC Porter-GaudSchool 88 EricMacLain TE 6-4 265 Fr. HS HopeMills,NC JackBrittHS 92 RoderickByers DE 6-3 275 Fr. HS RockHill,SC NorthwesternHS 96 JeromeMaybank DT 6-4 345 Fr. HS PawleysIsland,SC WaccamawHS

Coach Title(s) Position(s) CU Years Alma MaterDaboSwinney HeadCoach *9th Alabama‘93DanBrooks AssociateHeadCoach DefensiveTackles 3rd WesternCarolina‘76DannyPearman AssistantHeadCoach,SpecialTeamsCoordinator TightEnds 4th Clemson‘87KevinSteele AssistantCoach,DefensiveCoordinator Linebackers 3rd Tennessee‘81ChadMorris AssistantCoach,OffensiveCoordinator Quarterbacks 1st TexasA&M‘92CharlieHarbison AssistantCoach,Co-DefensiveCoordinator DefensiveBacks ^7th Gardner-Webb‘95JeffScott AssistantCoach,RecruitingCoordinator WideReceivers 4th Clemson‘03MarionHobby AssistantCoach DefensiveEnds ˚2nd Tennessee‘95RobbieCaldwell AssistantCoach OffensiveLinemen 1st Furman‘77TonyElliott AssistantCoach RunningBacks 1st Clemson‘02*-includesoverfiveyears(2003-08)asanassistantcoach;̂ -includesthreeyears(1995-97)asanassistantcoach;̊ -includesoneyear(2005)asanassistantcoach

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Pos. # Player Hgt Wgt Cl.LT 79 PHILLIP PRICE 6-5 315 *Sr. 63 BrandonThomas 6-3 300 *So.LG 63 BRANDON THOMAS 6-3 300 *So. 73 DavidSmith 6-5 310 *Gr.C 55 DALTON FREEMAN 6-5 285 *Jr. 62 MasonCloy 6-3 310 *Gr.RG 74 ANTOINE McCLAIN 6-6 335 Sr. 62 MasonCloy 6-3 310 *Gr.RT 72 LANDON WALKER 6-6 305 *Gr. 70 GiffordTimothy 6-6 315 *Fr.TE 83 DWAYNE ALLEN 6-4 255 *Jr. 80 BrandonFord 6-4 235 *Jr. 86 SamCooper 6-4 240 *Fr.WR 6 DeANDRE HOPKINS 6-1 200 So. 1 MartavisBryant 6-5 205 Fr.QB 10 TAJH BOYD 6-1 225 *So. 8 ColeStoudt 6-4 200 Fr.RB 23 ANDRE ELLINGTON 5-10 190 *Jr. 22 D.J.Howard 5-11 195 *Fr. 25 RoderickMcDowell 5-9 190 *So.FB 30 CHADDIEHL 6-2 260 *Sr.WR 18 JARON BROWN 6-2 200 *Jr. 19 CharonePeake 6-3 205 Fr. 26 MarquanJones 5-10 195 Sr.WR 2 SAMMY WATKINS 6-1 200 Fr. 16 AdamHumphries 6-0 190 Fr.

CLEMSON DEFENSE

Pos. # Player Hgt Wgt Cl.DE 97 MALLICIAH GOODMAN 6-4 280 Jr. 90 KourtneiBrown 6-6 255 *Gr.NG 98 BRANDON THOMPSON 6-2 310 Sr. 43 TylerShatley 6-3 295 *So.DT 94 RENNIE MOORE 6-3 265 *Sr. 99 DeShawnWilliams 6-1 290 Fr.BE 40 ANDRE BRANCH 6-5 260 *Sr. 93 CoreyCrawford 6-5 280 Fr.SLB 34 QUANDON CHRISTIAN 6-2 220 *So. 41 DanielAndrews 5-11 205 Sr.MLB 42 CORICO HAWKINS 5-11 230 Jr. 12 StephoneAnthony 6-3 235 Fr. 33 SpencerShuey 6-3 250 *So.WLB 46 JONATHAN WILLARD 6-2 220 *Jr. 8 JustinParker 6-1 225 So.CB 15 COTY SENSABAUGH 6-0 185 *Gr. 21 DariusRobinson 5-11 170 So.SS 29 XAVIER BREWER 5-11 190 *Jr. 5 JonathanMeeks 6-1 210 Jr.FS 31 RASHARD HALL 6-1 210 J*Gr. 32 CarltonLewis 6-2 205 *Jr.CB 17 BASHAUD BREELAND 6-0 185 *Fr. 14 MartinJenkins 5-9 175 So.

CLEMSON SPECIALISTS

Pos. # Player Hgt Wgt Cl.PK 39 CHANDLER CATANZARO 6-2 200 *So. 13 SpencerBenton 6-2 195 *Jr.P 96 DAWSON ZIMMERMAN 6-2 205 Sr. 13 SpencerBenton 6-2 195 *Jr.KO 13 SpencerBenton 6-2 195 *Jr. 39 ChandlerCatanzaro 6-2 200 *So.LS(PK) 75 MichaelSobeski 6-2 195 *Fr. 52 PhillipFajgenbaum 6-0 220 *Fr.LS(P) 52 PhillipFajgenbaum 6-0 220 *Fr. 75 MichaelSobeski 6-2 195 *Fr.H 96 DawsonZimmerman 6-2 205 Sr.PR 6 DeAndreHopkins 6-1 200 So. 2 SammyWatkins 6-1 200 Fr.KOR 2 SammyWatkins 6-1 200 Fr.& 18 JaronBrown 5-10 190 *Jr.

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Pos. # Player Hgt Wgt Cl.LT 64 DON BARCLAY 6-4 305 *Sr. 79 NickKindler 6-6 292 *So.LG 57 JEFF BRAUN 6-4 320 *Jr. 65 ChadSnodgrass 6-4 295 *Sr.C 74 JOE MADSEN 6-4 300 *Jr. 57 JeffBraun 6-4 320 *Jr.RG 67 QUINTON SPAIN 6-5 348 *Fr. 55 TylerRader 6-3 296 *Sr.RT 62 CURTIS FEIGT 6-6 314 *So. 76 PatEger 6-6 296 *So.WR-X 3 STEDMAN BAILEY 5-10 190 *So. 80 RyanNehlen 6-2 204 *Jr.IWR-H 1 TAVON AUSTIN 5-9 173 Jr. 85 WillieMilhouse 6-1 202 *Sr.QB 12 GENO SMITH 6-3 214 Jr. 14 PaulMillard 6-1 218 Fr.RB-A 29 DUSTIN GARRISON 5-8 175 Fr. 13 AndrewBuie 5-9 184 Fr. 9 VernardRoberts 5-9 182 Fr.RB-B 20 SHAWNEALSTON 5-11 221 Jr. 32 RyanClarke 6-0 232 *Jr. 38 MattLindamood 6-0 236 *Jr. 41 RickyKovatch 6-1 234 Sr.IWR-Y 89 TYLER URBAN 6-5 251 Sr. 4 DevonBrown 5-9 185 *Sr.WR-Z 81 J.D. WOODS 6-0 195 *Jr. 5 IvanMcCartney 6-3 176 So.

WEST VIRGINIA DEFENSE

Pos. # Player Hgt Wgt Cl.DE 98 WILL CLARKE 6-6 260 *So. 11 BruceIrvin 6-3 236 Sr. 92 TrevorDemko 6-6 251 *Fr.NT 99 JORGE WRIGHT 6-2 281 *Jr. 94 JoshTaylor 6-1 285 *Jr. 93 KyleRose 6-4 248 Fr.DT 97 JULIAN MILLER 6-4 259 *Sr. 91 J.B.Lageman 6-3 270 *Jr. 90 ShaqRowell 6-3 301 Jr.SLB 47 DOUG RIGG 6-1 228 So. 53 TylerAnderson 6-2 238 *So.MLB 33 JARED BARBER 6-0 225 Fr. 56 JewoneSnow 6-3 236 *Fr.WLB 52 NAJEE GOODE 6-1 239 *Sr. 43 CaseyVance 5-9 222 *Sr. 17 JoshFrancis 6-1 214 Jr.LCB 8 KEITH TANDY 5-10 200 *Sr. 34 IshmaelBanks 6-0 185 *Fr. 18 BrantwonBowser 5-11 185 *Sr.SS 28 TERENCE GARVIN 6-3 216 Jr. 37 WesTonkery 6-1 201 *Fr.FS 24 EAIN SMITH 5-11 198 *Sr. 26 TravisBell 6-2 202 So. 46 MattMoro 6-1 195 Jr.BS 25 DARWIN COOK 5-11 201 *So. 36 ShaqPetteway 6-0 200 Fr.RCB 23 BRODRICK JENKINS 5-10 184 *So. 6 PatMiller 5-10 185 Jr. 22 AveryWilliams 5-11 176 Fr.

WEST VIRGINIA SPECIALISTS

Pos. # Player Hgt Wgt Cl.PK 40 TYLER BITANCURT 6-1 198 *Jr. 44 CoreySmith 5-11 214 *Jr.P 44 COREY SMITH 5-11 214 *Jr. 48 MichaelMolinari 6-2 190 *Fr.KO 44 CoreySmith 5-11 214 *Jr.LS 87 CodyNutter 6-3 241 *Sr. 27 TrentLusk 5-9 194 *Jr.H 48 MichaelMolinari 6-2 190 *Fr.PR 1 TavonAustin 5-9 173 Jr. 23 BrodrickJenkins 5-10 184 *So.KOR 1 TavonAustin 5-9 173 Jr. 3 StedmanBailey 5-10 190 *So. 4 DevonBrown 5-9 185 *Sr.

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Bowl NotesYear Bowl Site Opponent (Rankings) W-L Score1939 Cotton Dallas,TX BostonCollege(11,NR) W 6-31948 Gator Jacksonville,FL Missouri W 24-231950 Orange Miami,FL Miami(FL)(15-16) W 15-141951 Gator Jacksonville,FL Miami(FL) L 0-141956 Orange Miami,FL Colorado(20-18) L 21-271958 Sugar NewOrleans,LA LouisianaState(1,1) L 0-71959 Bluebonnet Houston,TX TexasChristian(7,8) W 23-71977 Gator Jacksonville,FL Pittsburgh(10,9) L 3-341978 Gator Jacksonville,FL OhioState(20,NR) W 17-151979 Peach Atlanta,GA Baylor(19,19) L 18-241981 Orange Miami,FL Nebraska(4,4) W 22-151985 Independence Shreveport,LA Minnesota L 13-201986 Gator Jacksonville,FL Stanford(20,17) W 27-211987 Citrus Orlando,FL PennState(20,19) W 35-101988 Citrus Orlando,FL Oklahoma(10,11) W 13-61989 Gator Jacksonville,FL WestVirginia(17,17) W 27-71990 HallofFame Tampa,FL Illinois(16,17) W 30-01991 Citrus Orlando,FL California(14,14) L 13-371993 Peach Atlanta,GA Kentucky W 14-131995 Gator Jacksonville,FL Syracuse L 0-411996 Peach Atlanta,GA LouisianaState(17,16) L 7-101997 Peach Atlanta,GA Auburn(13,13) L 17-211999 Peach Atlanta,GA MississippiState(15,16) L 7-172000 Gator Jacksonville,FL VirginiaTech(6,5) L 20-412001 Humanitarian Boise,ID LouisianaTech W 49-242002 Tangerine Orlando,FL TexasTech L 15-552003 Peach Atlanta,GA Tennessee(6,7) W 27-142005 ChampsSports Orlando,FL Colorado W 19-102006 MusicCity Nashville,TN Kentucky L 20-282007 Chick-fil-A Atlanta,GA Auburn(22,21) L 20-232008 Gator Jacksonville,FL Nebraska L 21-262009 MusicCity Nashville,TN Kentucky W 21-132010 MeinekeCarCare Charlotte,NC SouthFlorida L 26-312011 Orange MiamiGardens,FL WestVirginia(23,22)Note: Yearsareregularseason,notnecessarilythecalendaryearthegamewasplayed; rankingsbyAP,USA.

CLEMSON’S BOWL RESULTS (16-17)Clemson Bowl History Clemsonhasarichbowltradition.TheTigershave16bowlwins,18th-mostinNCAAhistory.Theirfirstbowlgamewasinthe1940CottonBowlwhentheTigersdefeatedaBostonCollegeteam(coachedbyFrankLeahy)6-3. Withits2012OrangeBowlappearance,theTigerswillhaveplayedinabowlgame23ofthelast27seasons.Thatisamongthetop-10bowlappearancessince1985. Clemson has beaten some of the top programs incollegefootballhistoryinbowlgames.ThelistofschoolsClemsonhasbeateninabowlgameincludesprominentprogramsMiami(FL),Nebraska,OhioState,Oklahoma,PennState,Stanford,Tennessee,andWestVirginia. Clemson won its first three bowl games, wins overBostonCollege,Missouri,andMiami(FL).ThethreecoachesClemsonbeatinthosegameswereFrankLeahy,DonFaurot,andAndyGustafson,andallthreeareintheCollegeFootballHallofFame. Clemsonhasafootballprogramthathasbeensteadyovertheyearsinbowlgames,nomatterwhohasservedasheadcoachoftheTigers.Nolessthansevendifferentheadcoaches(JessNeely,FrankHoward,DannyFord,KenHatfield,TommyWest,TommyBowden,DaboSwinney)haveallbeenvictoriousinbowlgamesfortheTigerssincethe1939season. Overall, nine of Clemson’s 16 bowl wins have comeagainst coaches who are in the College Football Hall ofFame,including2007inducteeJoePaternoofPennState.Clemsonhasfourbowlwinsovercoacheswhoareinthe200-victoryclub.WoodyHayesofOhioState,TomOsborneofNebraska,Paterno,andDonNehlenareallcoacheswithatleast200careervictorieswholostbowlgamestoClemson.

Tigers to Face West Virginia in Discover Orange Bowl Clemson(10-3)willfaceWestVirginia(9-3)intheDis-coverOrangeBowlonJanuary4,2012atSunLifeStadiuminMiamiGardens,FL.ItwillbeClemson’sfirsttriptotheOrangeBowlsincethe1981season,whentheTigersde-featedNebraska22-15towintheNa-tionalChampionship. “WeareveryexcitedtorepresenttheACCintheDiscoverOrangeBowl,”saidHeadCoachDaboSwinney. “Weareespeciallyhappytobe intheDis-cover Orange Bowl, because it is thesite of our greatest accomplishmentinthehistoryoftheprogram30yearsagothisseason. “I want to congratulate the WestVirginia program on getting to thisgame in Coach (Dana) Holgorsen’sfirstyearasheadcoach. GettingtoaBCSbowlinyourfirstyearisveryrare.They have an outstanding team, onethatissimilartoourswhenitcomestooffensiveproduction.” Clemson enters the Orange BowlastheACCChampion,whileWestVir-ginia is the co-champion of the BigEast Conference. The Mountaineerswere #23 in the final BCS standings,the highest among the Big East co-champions, and thereby they earnedthebid. Overall, this will be Clemson’sfourthtriptotheOrangeBowl.Clem-son is 2-1 in the three previous ap-pearances.TheTigersdefeatedMiami(FL) 15-14 in the Orange Bowl at theend of the 1950 season, then lost toColorado27-21intheOrangeBowlattheendofthe1956season. Thiswillbe West Virginia’s first appearance intheOrangeBowl. This will be the second meetingbetween Clemson and West Virginiaon the gridiron. The Tigers won the

previous meeting by ascore of 27-7 in the 1989Gator Bowl. Clemson wasranked #14 and West Vir-ginia was ranked #17 en-teringthatgame.Clemsonwillenterthisgameranked#14 in both polls again,while West Virginia is #23in the AP poll and #22 inUSA Todaypoll. In the previous meet-ing, Clemson clinched thegame in the fourth quar-ter when then-freshmanChester McGlocktonsacked quarterback Ma-jor Harris and jarred theball loose. McGlockton,who passed away in Cali-fornia in December, thenrecovered the ball in theendzoneforatouchdown.Tiger players wore a #91sticker (representing hisjersey number) on theirhelmets during the ACCChampionshipgame. This will be Clemson’s34thappearanceinabowlgame,theseventhconsec-utive year theTigers havebeen selected. TheTigershave16careerbowlvicto-ries, tied for 18th-most inthenation. ClemsonwillentertheOrangeBowlcomingoffa38-10victoryover#3VirginiaTechintheACCChampionship

game.ThatwinelevatedClemsontoa10-3recordanda#15finalrankingintheBCSstandings.IttiedforClemson’s

highestfinalrankingintheBCSstand-ings. TheTigerswerealso#15 in thefinal2000and2007BCSstandings. Thegamewillfeaturetwoofthetopoffensesinthenation.Clemsonis21stinthenationinpassingyardspergame (284.8), while West Virginia isseventh(341.8).Bothteamsareaver-agingatleast33pointspergameandover440yardspergame. Both starting quarterbacks areamongthebestinthenationintermsofpassingefficiencyandtotaloffense.Clemson’sTajhBoydis18thintotalof-fense yards per game (289.5) with aschool-recordtotal,whileWestVirgin-ia’sGenoSmithisninthinthenationintotaloffense. Two of the top four all-purposeplayers in the nation will also be ondisplay.TavonAustinofWestVirginiais averaging 191.2 yards per game(second-most in the nation), whileClemson’s Sammy Watkins is fourth(173.1). Both players are also in thetop25inthenationinreceivingyardspergameandkickoffreturns.

Clemson vs. Big East Conference The Orange Bowl will be Clem-son’s fifth game against a team cur-rently in theBigEastConference. Allfour of the previous meetings havebeeninbowlgames.TheTigershavea1-3recordagainstBigEastConferencefoes. Thefirstmeetingagainstateamcurrently in the Big East Conferencetook place against Pittsburgh in the

WIDEOUT PERRY TUTTLE DONNED THE COVER OF SPORTS ILLUSTRATED WHEN CLEMSON CAPTURED THE 1981 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AFTER ITS LAST TRIP TO THE ORANGE BOWL.

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Bowl Notes1977GatorBowl.ThePantherswonthatgamebyascoreof34-3.ClemsonearneditsfirstwinoveraBigEastCon-ferenceteaminthe1989GatorBowlwhenClemsonde-featedWestVirginia27-7.TheTigersthenplayedSyracuseinthe1996GatorBowl,astheOrangecameawaywitha41-0victory. Lastyear,ClemsonwasdefeatedbySouthFlorida intheMeinekeCarCareBowlinCharlottebyascoreof31-26.

Clemson & West Virginia Ties• Frank Gillespie, one of the great all-around athletes in

Clemsonhistory,wasanativeofBeckley,WV. Amem-beroftheClemsonAthleticHallofFame,GillespiewasvotedtheSouthernConference’stopall-aroundathletefor the 1947-48 academic year. He started in football,basketball,andbaseballthatyearfortheTigers.HewaspresidentoftheClemsonSeniorClassandhadadoublemajorinengineering.

• The1975WestVirginiafootballteampracticedatClem-sonforaweekpriortoitsPeachBowlgameagainstN.C.State.ThatwasamatchupofBobbyBowden(WestVir-ginia) against Lou Holtz (N.C. State). Tommy BowdenwasontheWestVirginiateamandhadhisfirstchancetospendtimeatClemson.Littledidheknowthat25yearslater,hewouldbetheTigers’headcoach.

• WestVirginiaEquipmentManagerDanNehlenisthesonofDonNehlen,theHallofFameWestVirginiacoachwhocoachedagainstClemsoninthe1989GatorBowl.

• FormerClemsonHeadCoachTommyBowden(1999-08)isa1977WestVirginiagraduate.HeplayedontheWestVirginia football team when his father, Bobby Bowden,wastheheadcoach.

• Rich Rodriguez went toWestVirginia to become headcoach in 2001 after serving two years (1999,00) as of-fensivecoordinatorunderTommyBowdenatClemson.Rodriguez is the onlyWestVirginia graduate (1986) tocoachforClemsonasanassistantcoach.Bowdenistheonly West Virginia graduate to coach at Clemson as aheadcoach.

• ClemsonplayedWestVirginiaintheTigers’finalbasket-ballgameof2011,andnowthetwoschoolswillmeetin Clemson’s final football game. West Virginia endedClemson’sbasketballseasonlastyearintheNCAATour-namentwithan84-76victoryinTampa,FL.Thewinningcoach in that game, Bob Huggins, was a classmate ofTommyBowdenatWestVirginia.

• Clemson quarterback TajhBoyd and West Virginia run-ning back Shawne Alstonwere teammates at PhoebusHighSchoolinHampton,VA.

• Clemson wide receiver Sam-myWatkinsandWestVirginiacornerback Brodrick Jenkinswere teammates at SouthFort Myers (FL) High School.Now,theywillbefacingeachotherintheOrangeBowl.

Similar Offensive Statistics The Orange Bowl figurestobeanoffensivebattle.Bothteamsareaveragingatleast33pointsand440yardspergame.Clemson is a better rushingteam, but West Virginia hasthe better passing numbers.Bothhavestellarquarterbacksas well. Clemson’s Tajh Boydis 18th in the nation in totaloffense (289.5), while WestVirginia’s Geno Smith is ninth(326.6).Bothwerefirst-teamall-conferencepicks Bothteamshaveatop-20receiveraswell. WestVir-ginia’sTavonAustinhas7.4catchespergame(12th-mostin the nation), while Clemson’s Sammy Watkins has 6.4receptions per game (27th-most in the nation). Watkinsis16thinreceivingyardspergame(96.1),whileStedmanBaileyofWestVirginiais13th(99.8).

Offensive ComparisonCategory Clemson West VirginiaScoring 33.6(27) 34.9(19)TotalOffense 440.6(29) 459.6(17)Rushing 155.9(61) 117.8(100)Passing 284.8(21) 341.8(7)PassingEfficiency 142.3(35) 148.2(26)Note:Nationalrankingsinparentheses.

Maryland the Only Common Opponent MarylandistheonlycommonopponentforClemsonandWestVirginiain2011.BothteamsdefeatedtheTerra-pinsinhigh-scoringgamesinCollegePark.WestVirginiadefeated Maryland 37-31 on September 17, while Clem-sondefeatedtheTerrapins56-45onOctober15. West Virginia gained 480 yards in 80 plays againstMaryland,388passingyardsand92rushingyards.Clem-sonwasmorebalanced,astheTigersgained306rushingyardsand270passingyards for576totalyards. SammyWatkinshadaClemson-record345all-purposeyards.TheTigershadtoovercomean18-pointdeficitinthesecondhalftogainvictory.

All-Purpose Stars on Display For the second straight game, Clemson will be in-volved in a matchup of two of the top five all-purposeplayersinthenation.IntheACCChampionshipgame,itwas Clemson’s SammyWatkins andVirginiaTech’s DavidWilson.Watkinswonthatbattlewith157yardscomparedto46forWilson. Enteringthebowlseason,Watkinsisfourthinthena-tionwith173.1yardspergame,second-best inClemsonhistory,whileTavonAustinofWestVirginiaissecondwith191.2yardspergame. Alooktotheirstatisticsshowstheplayersaresimilarinmostareas,withtheexceptionofpuntreturns.Watkinshas just12punt returnyards thisseasonandAustinhas268 yards. Watkins has the lead in touchdowns with 12compared to seven for Austin. Watkins also has the ad-vantageintermsofyardspertouch,butonlybyanarrowmargin. Both were All-Americans according to AP. Watkinswasthefirst-teamall-purposeplayerandAustinwasthirdteam.

All-Purpose ComparisonCategory Austin WatkinsPosition WideReceiver WideReceiverClass Junior FreshmanAPAll-American Third FirstGames 12 12RushingYards 142 229ReceivingYards 1063 1153PuntReturnYards 268 12KickoffReturnYards 821 683All-PurposeYards 2294 2077All-PurposeYards/Game 191.2 173.1All-PurposeNationalRank 2nd 4thAll-PurposeTouchdowns 7 12All-PurposeTouches/Game 12.7 11.3All-PurposeYards/Touch 15.1 15.3

Comparison of Quarterbacks Twoofthetop20quarterbacksinthenationintermsofpassingefficiencyandtotaloffensewill faceoffwhenClemson plays West Virginia in the Orange Bowl. Bothhaveoutstandingpassefficiencyratingsofover145,com-pletionpercentagesover60percent,andhaveatleast25touchdownpasses. Clemson’sTajhBoydwasaFirst-TeamAll-ACCchoicethisseasonandis18thinthenationintotaloffense.WestVirginia’sGenoSmithwastheFirst-TeamAll-BigEastCon-ferencequarterbackandisninthinthenationintotalof-fense.

Tigers 1-0 at Sun Life Stadium Clemsonhasa1-0recordatSunLifeStadium,anditwasoneofthemostexcitinggamesinTigerfootballhis-tory. TwoseasonagoonOctober24,2009,Clemsonde-feated#8Miami(FL)40-37inovertime. Clemsonscoredthe winning touchdown on a 26-yard scoring pass fromKyleParkertoJacobyFord. C.J.SpillerledClemsoninthecontestwith310all-pur-poseyards,thenaschoolrecord.Hehada95-yardkickoffreturnforascoretohighlighthisafternoon’swork. Twenty-four players still on the 2011 Clemson teamplayedinthatgameagainsttheHurricanes. ClemsonactuallyhaswonthreestraightgamesinMi-amiarea.Clemsonwonthe1981NationalChampionshipwitha22-15winoverNebraskainthe1982OrangeBowl.In2004,ClemsonwonatMiami(FL)inovertimebyascoreof24-17.BothofthosegameswereplayedintheOrangeBowl.

Tigers Capture Another ACC Championship Clemsonwonthe2011ACCChampionshipwitha38-10winover#3VirginiaTechonDecember3.ItwastheTi-gers’firstACCtitlesince1991.ClemsonhasbeentheACC

ONE OF SEVERAL TIES BETWEEN CLEMSON AND WEST VIRGINIA IS RICH RODRIGUEZ, WHO SERVED AS THE TIGERS’ OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR (1999,00). RODRIGUEZ IS A WEST

VIRGINIA ALUMNUS AND LATER SERVED AS ITS HEAD COACH.

CLEMSON IS 1-0 ALL-TIME AT SUN LIFE STADIUM. THE TIGERS BEAT #8 MIAMI (FL) 40-37 IN OVERTIME IN 2009.


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Bowl NotesChampion14times(13outrightandonetied),twomorethanFloridaState.Marylandisthirdwithninetitles,whileN.C.StateandDukehavesevenapiece. Clemson has 18 conference championships overall.TheTigerswonthe1900and1902SIAAConferenceCham-pionshipunderHeadCoachJohnHeisman,thenwonthe1940 and 1948 Southern Conference titles under HeadCoachFrankHoward.

Wins Over Top-25 Ranked Teams in 2011 Below isa listof teamswhohavewonat least threegamesovertop-25rankedteams.Clemsonistiedforsec-ondinthenationwithfourtop-25wins,includingtwovic-toriesovertop-10VirginiaTechsquads.

Louisiana State (8)Date Rk Opponent (Rk) Score9/3 4,4 Oregon(3,3) 40-279/15 3,3 MississippiState(25,25) 19-69/24 2,3 WestVirginia(16,16) 47-2110/8 1,2 Florida(17,18) 41-1110/22 1,2 Auburn(19,23) 45-1011/5 1,1 Alabama(2,2) 9-611/25 1,1 Arkansas(3,3) 41-1712/3 1,1 Georgia(12,14) 42-10

Clemson (4)Date Rk Opponent (Rk) Score9/17 NR,NR Auburn(21,19) 38-249/24 21,22 FloridaState(11,14) 35-3010/1 13,15 VirginiaTech(11,10) 23-312/3 21,21 VirginiaTech(5,3) 38-10

Oklahoma State (4)Date Rk Opponent (Rk) Score9/24 7,6 TexasA&M(8,8) 30-2910/15 6,7 Texas(22,21) 38-2611/5 3,4 KansasState(17,19) 52-4512/3 3,5 Oklahoma(13,11) 44-10

Alabama (3)Date Rk Opponent (Rk) Score9/10 3,2 PennState(23,20) 27-119/24 3,2 Arkansas(14,12) 38-1410/1 3,2 Florida(12,12) 38-10

Arkansas (3)Date Rk Opponent (Rk) Score10/1 18,18 TexasA&M(14,13) 42-3810/8 10,12 Auburn(15,23) 38-1411/5 8,8 SouthCarolina(10,10) 44-28

Oklahoma (3)Date Rk Opponent (Rk) Score9/17 1,1 FloridaState(5,5) 23-1310/8 3,1 Texas(11,10) 55-1710/29 11,9 KansasState(10,12) 58-17

Stanford (3)Date Rk Opponent (Rk) Score10/22 7,5 Washington(22,24) 65-2110/29 4,3 SouthernCalifornia(20,NR) 56-4811/26 4,5 NotreDame(22,24) 28-14

Wisconsin (3)Date Rk Opponent (Rk) Score10/1 7,7 Nebraska(8,8) 48-1711/26 15,12 PennState(20,19) 45-712/3 15,12 MichiganState(11,9) 42-39

Note:RankingsbyAP,USA.

Clemson’s Highest-Ranked Victories Clemsontiedtheschoolrecordforthehighest-rankedteamithasbeatenwhenDaboSwinney’steamcameawaywitha38-10winoverVirginiaTechintheACCChampion-shipgame.TheHokies#3inUSA Todaypolland#5intheAPpollenteringthecontest. Theother#3-rankedteamClemsonhasbeatenin itshistory came in November of 2003, when theTigers de-feated Florida State 26-10. Clemson was coming off a45-17 loss at Wake Forest, a game Clemson trailed 45-0entering the fourth quarter. TheTigers were coming offa 21-point loss at South Carolina prior to the 2011 ACCChampionshipgame.

Clemson’s other two top-five wins came in 1981, a13-3 victory over #4 Georgia and a 22-15 victory #4 Ne-braska.ClemsonbeattwoHallofFamecoachesinthosegamesaswell,VinceDooley(Georgia)andTomOsborne(Nebraska). The Tigers now owns three victories over top-11teamsthisyearandfourtop-20winsoverall.WhenClem-son downedVirginiaTech earlier this year in Blacksburg,theHokieswere#10intheUSA Todaypolland#11intheAPpoll.Clemsonalsoownsawinover#11FloridaStateinSeptemberbyascoreof35-30.Thosearetwoof19Tigerwinsovertop-12teamsinhistory.

Clemson’s Best Wins By RankingYear Opponent Site AP-USA Score2003 Florida State H 3-3 26-102011 VirginiaTech N1 5-3 38-101981 Georgia H 4-4 13-31981 Nebraska N2 4-4 22-152003 Tennessee N3 6-7 27-141959 TCU N4 7-8 23-71981 NorthCarolina A 8-9 10-82009 Miami(FL) A 8-9 40-37N1-Charlotte,NC;N2-Miami,FL;N3-Atlanta,GA;N4-Houston,TX;Note:Homegamesinbold.

Tigers to Face Sixth Top-25 Team Clemsonwilltakeon#22WestVirginiaintheOrangeBowl,asitwillbethesixthtop-25teamtheTigersfacethisseason. Clemson is 4-1 against ranked teams so far thisyear,winsover#19Auburn,#11FloridaState,and#10Vir-giniaTech inconsecutivegamesalongwithanotherwinover (#3) Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game.Clemson’s only loss to a ranked team was at #13 SouthCarolina. TheTigersalsofacedfivetop-25teamsin1988(3-2),1999 (1-4),and2005 (3-2). Therefore,Clemsonwill setaschool record for top-25opponentswhen itplays in theOrangeBowl.

Tigers Ranked For 11th Straight Week Clemsonisranked#14byAPandUSA Todayenteringthebowlseason.Itisthe12thconsecutiveweekClemsonhasbeenrankedinthetop25,thelongeststreakfortheprogramsince2000-01.Clemsonwasrankedinall17pollsin2000,thenwasrankedinthefirst11pollsof2001for28consecutiverankingsinthepolls. TheTigersenteredbothpollsafterdefeating#19Au-burnonSeptember17. Clemsonwasranked#21byAPand#22byUSA Todayafterthatvictory,thenmovedupto#13intheAPpolland#15intheUSA Todaypollafterits35-30winover#11FloridaState. TheTigersthenen-teredthetop10at#8aftera23-3winat#10VirginiaTechonOctober1. Clemson reached a high of #6 in both polls after aneighthstraightwin(overNorthCarolina)tostartthesea-son.Clemsonwas#7intheAPpollbeforelosingatN.C.State.Clemsondropped11spotsintheAPpollafterthat37-13loss.

Tigers Third Highest Ranked Not in Preseason Poll OneofthereasonsDaboSwinneyisafinalistfortheBear Bryant Award, the Eddie Robinson Award, and theLibertyMutualCoach-of-the-YearAwardhasbeenClem-son’s national ranking relative to its preseason expecta-tions.TheTigerswereunrankedinthepreseasonAPandUSA Todaypolls,yetisranked#14inbothpollsenteringthebowlseason. ClemsonisoneofeightschoolsinthecurrentAPpollthat was not ranked in the preseason poll. Clemson isthethird-highestrankedteaminthecurrentAP pollnotrankedinthepreseason.KansasState(#11)andMichigan(#13)arecurrenttop-25teamsrankedhigherthanClem-sonwhowerealsonotrankedinthepreseasonpoll. Thisshouldbethefifthtimeinthelastnineyears(allinodd-numberedyears)thatClemsonisrankedinthefinaltop25afternotbeingrankedinthepreseason.Clemsondiditin2003,2005,2007,2009,andshoulddoitin2011.

Poll Comparison AP Team Preseason 1. LouisianaState 4 2. Alabama 2 3. OklahomaState 9 4. Stanford 7 5. SouthernCalifornia 25 6. Oregon 3 7. Arkansas 15 8. BoiseState 5 9. Wisconsin 1010. SouthCarolina 1211. KansasState NR12. MichiganState 1713. Michigan NR 14. Clemson NR15. Baylor NR16. TCU 1417. VirginiaTech 1318. Georgia 1919. Oklahoma 120. Houston NR21. Nebraska 1122. SouthernMississippi NR23. WestVirginia NR24. PennState NR25. FloridaState 6

Clemson’s Top-25 Final Rankings Without a Preseason RankingYear W-L AP-USA1950 8-0-1 10-101951 7-2 19-NR1956 7-2-2 19-NR1957 7-3 NR-181977 8-3-1 19-NR1981 12-0 1-11983 9-1-1 11-PB1986 8-2-2 17-192003 9-4 22-222005 8-4 21-212007 9-4 21-222009 9-5 24-NR2011 *10-3 *14-14*-stilltobedetermined;PB-onprobationandnoteligibletoberanked

Clemson #15 in Final BCS Standings Clemsonwas#15 in thefinalBCSstandings in2011.ItmarkedClemson’seighthstraightweekinthetop20oftheBCSstandings.Enteringthisseason,themostweeksClemsonappearedintheBCSstandingsinoneseasonwassix(2007).Thatyear,Clemsonfinished#15intheBCS,sothisseasontiedforClemson’sbestfinishintheBCSstand-ings.

THE TIGER DEFENSE LIMITED #3 VIRGINIA TECH TO 10 POINTS IN CLEMSON’S ACC CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY ON DECEMBER 3. IT TIED FOR THE HIGHEST-RANKED TEAM CLEMSON HAS DEFEATED IN HISTORY.

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Clemson’s BCS StandingsDate RkOctober23,2000 7October,30,2000 13November11,2000 13November27,2000 15December3,2000 15October15,2006 12October22,2006 12October29,2006 19November19,2006 24October28,2007 25November4,2007 21November11,2007 15November18,2007 22November25,2007 16December2,2007 15November15,2009 23November22,2009 18October 16, 2011 7October 23, 2011 5October 30, 2011 11November 6, 2011 9November 13, 2011 7November 20, 2011 17November 27, 2011 20December 4, 2011 15

Road Warriors Clemsonhasa10-3recordenteringtheOrangeBowl.The Tigers have had a difficult schedule the last threegamesoftheyear,asallhavebeenontheroad.Andthatdoesnotincludethe2012OrangeBowlontheroad.Clem-sonwasaperfect7-0athomethisyear,itsfirst7-0recordathomeinhistoryandthefirstperfecthomerecordsincethe1990season,whentheTigerswere6-0athome.ItwasjustthesecondtimeClemsonwonsevenhomegamesinayear.Theonlyotheryearwas1987,whenClemsonwas7-1athome.DannyPearman,nowonClemson’scoachingstaff,wasamemberofthatteam. The Tigers’ last four games of the 2011 season areawayfromhome,twoonopponents’homefieldandtwoatneutralsites.TheTigerslostatN.C.StateonNovember19,thenlostat#13SouthCarolinaonNovember26.TheACC Championship game was a victory over #3 VirginiaTech in Charlotte, and now theTigers will face #22WestVirginiaonaneutralfieldinMiamiGardens,FL. This will be the first time since 1979 that Clemsonhas played each of its last four games away from home.In 1979, Clemson finished the regular season with roadgamesatNorthCarolina,NotreDame,andSouthCarolina,thenplayedBaylorinthePeachBowlinAtlanta.Clemsonwas2-2inthosefourgames.

Clemson’s first game next year will be in AtlantaagainstAuburn.Thatwillmakefivestraightgamesawayfromhome. The last timetheTigersplayedfivestraightgames away from home was in the 1964 season, whenClemsonplayedatN.C.State,atGeorgiaTech,atGeorgia,atWakeForest,andatTCUonconsecutiveSaturdays.

Road Wins Over Ranked Teams Clemsonhas64winsoverAPtop-25teamsovertheyears,and21ofthemhavetakenplaceonanopponent’shomefield. The21sttookplaceonOctober1,whentheTigers defeated #10 Virginia Tech 23-3. The 20-pointmarginwasClemson’slargestmarginofvictoryinaroadgameoverarankedopponent. Thepreviousrecordwasa11-pointwinatNorthCarolinain1994andan11-pointwinatFloridaStatein1989. The three points allowed in the win over the HokiestiedforthefewestpointsallowedinaClemsonwinoveratop-20teamontheroad.Clemsonalsoallowedjustthreepointsina16-3winatNorthCarolinain1983.

Clemson’s Road Wins Over Ranked TeamsDate Opponent Score Rank11-13-1948 WakeForest 21-14 199-17-1950 Missouri 34-0 1710-28-1950 WakeForest 13-12 171-1-1951 Miami(FL) 15-14 159-19-1959 NorthCarolina 20-18 129-17-1977 Georgia 7-6 1711-18-1978 Maryland 28-24 1111-8-1981 NorthCarolina 10-8 811-13-1982 Maryland 24-22 1811-5-1983 NorthCarolina 16-3 109-20-1986 Georgia 31-28 149-9-1989 FloridaState 34-23 1610-10-1992 Virginia 29-28 1011-5-1994 NorthCarolina 28-17 1911-8-1996 Virginia 24-16 159-13-1997 N.C.State 19-17 259-29-2001 GeorgiaTech 47-44 911-19-2005 SouthCarolina 13-9 199-16-2006 FloridaState 27-20 910-24-2009 Miami(FL) 40-37 810-1-2011 Virginia Tech 23-3 10

Tigers Seeking 11th Victory Clemsonwillbelookingtoreachthe11-winmarkintheOrangeBowl.Clemsonhasnotwonatleast11gamesinaseasonsince1981,whenClemsonwasaperfect12-0andwonthenationaltitle. The Tigers have had eight seasons with at least 10wins,asthefirstcamein1948whenFrankHoward’steamwas 11-0. Clemson had an 11-1 record in 1978 underCharleyPellandDannyFord. FordtookClemsontofourseasonsofdouble-digitwins.TheTigershavewonabowlgameeveryyearithaswonatleast10games.

Clemson’s 10-Win SeasonsYear Head Coach W-L Pct. Bowl Opponent1948 FrankHoward 11-0 100.0 Gator Missouri1978 CharleyPell* 11-1 91.7 Gator OhioState1981 DannyFord 12-0 100.0 Orange Nebraska1987 DannyFord 10-2 83.3 Citrus PennState1988 DannyFord 10-2 83.3 Citrus Oklahoma1989 DannyFord 10-2 83.3 Gator WestVirginia1990 KenHatfield 10-2 83.3 HallofFame Illinois2011 Dabo Swinney 10-3 76.9 Orange West Virginia*-DannyFordservedasheadcoachintheGatorBowl

Tigers One of 20 Teams With 10 Wins Clemsonhaswon10gamesenteringtheOrangeBowl,the most wins for the program in one year since 1990,whenClemsonfinished10-2. It isthefirsttimeClemsonentersabowlgamewith10winssincethe1981teamwas11-0enteringtheOrangeBowlagainstNebraska. Clemson won 10 games in 1987, 1988, 1989, and1990, but the 10th win came in a bowl game each year.Ofcourse,teamsplaymoregamestodaythantheydidinthe days of 11 regular-season games and no conferencetitle games. Arkansas, Michigan, and South Carolina aretheonlystateswithtwoFBSteamswithatleast10wins.

Tigers Started 8-0 Clemson won its first eight games this year, just thefourthtimeinschoolhistorythathappenedandthefirsttimesince2000.Thatyear,Clemson’sstreakendedwitha31-28losstoGeorgiaTech. TheTiger record forconsecutivewins is15, set from1947-49underHeadCoachFrankHoward.Clemsonwonitslastthreegamesof1947,thenwent11-0in1948.TheTigerswonthe1949season-openeragainstPresbyterianCollege,butthestreakwassnappedwithalosstoRice. Overall,itwasthe13thtimeinschoolhistoryClemsonwonatleasteightgames.

Clemson’s Longest Winning StreaksStreak Start Opponent Streak End Opponent G11-8-1947 Furman 9-24-1949 Rice 1510-7-1939 N.C.State 11-2-1940 Tulane 1311-22-1980 SouthCarolina 9-6-1982 Georgia 139-30-1978 Villanova 9-15-1979 Maryland 119-25-1982 WesternCarolina 9-10-1983 BostonCollege 109-24-1983 GeorgiaTech 9-22-1984 Georgia 1011-9-1899 SouthCarolina 10-19-1901 Tennessee 910-28-1950 WakeForest 10-13-1951 Pacific 910-29-1988 WakeForest 9-30-1989 Duke 911-23-1929 TheCitadel 11-1-1930 Tennessee 810-20-1990 N.C.State 10-5-1991 Georgia 89-2-2000 TheCitadel 10-28-2000 GeorgiaTech 89-3-2011 Troy 10-29-2011 Georgia Tech 8

Balanced Offense Clemson is one of seven schools nationally with a1,000-yard rusher, 1,000-yard receiver, and 3,000-yardpasser this year. Andre Ellington is the top rusher with1,062yards,SammyWatkinsisthetopreceiverwith1,153yards, andTajh Boyd is the top passer with 3,578 yards.Watkins and Boyd have both established single-seasonrecordsintheirrespectivecategories. TheotherschoolstoaccomplishthisfeatareArizonaState,Baylor,FresnoState,OklahomaState,SouthernCali-fornia,andTexasA&M.

Offensive Improvement Clemsonhasmadesignificantimprovementintermsofnationalrankingsinthemajorstatisticalareas.Thatin-cludestotaloffense,whereClemsonhasgonefrom88thinthenationto29th,andinscoringoffense,whereClemsonhasimprovedfrom86thto27th.Clemsonwas10thintheACCinscoringlastyearandissecondthisyear.

Clemson Offensive ImprovementCategory 2011 Nat. ACC 2010 Nat. ACCRushing 155.9 61 5 139.0 79 7Passing 284.8 21 1 195.0 78 9Total 440.6 29 2 334.0 88 10Scoring 33.6 27 2 24.0 86 10PassEfficiency 142.3 35 5 115.3 100 9

Consecutive 50+ Point Games Clemson scored at least 56 points in consecutivegames in October, the first time that has happened inschoolhistory.ItwasthefirsttimeClemsonscoredatleast50 points in consecutive ACC games and the first timeagainst anyone since 2006, when Clemson had 50-pointgamesinwinsoverNorthCarolinaandLouisianaTech. Dabo Swinney’s Tigers defeated Maryland 56-45 onOctober15,thendefeatedNorthCarolina59-38onOcto-ber22.ClemsonbecamejustthethirdACCteaminhistorywithconsecutivegamesofatleast56pointsandthefirsttodoitsince1992.Virginiaaccomplishedthefeatin1990andFloridaStatediditin1992.

Turnovers the Key Statistic Turnovers have been the key statistic when evaluat-ingwinsandlossesforClemsonthisyear.Inthe10gamesClemson has won, theTigers have combined to commitjust11turnoversandforced20fora+9turnovermargin.In Clemson’s three losses, the Tigers have combined tocommitnineandforcedjusttwofora-7turnovermargin.TheTigersare8-0thisyearwhentheyatleasttietheturn-overmarginstatisticand2-3whentheyloseit.

CLEMSON IS SEEKING ITS FIRST 11-WIN SEASON SINCE 1981, WHEN LINEBACKER JEFF DAVIS LED THE TIGERS TO THE ORANGE BOWL AND THE NATIONAL TITLE.


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Bowl NotesOdd But True Itisanodd-numberedseason,soallTigerfansshouldbeexcited.Since1977,oddnumberedseasonshavebeenseasonsofsuccess,ifnotlandmarkyears,atClemson. That1977seasonsawClemsongotoabowlgameforthefirsttimein18yearsunderfirst-yearHeadCoachChar-leyPell.TheTigersfinishedwitha#19ranking,Clemson’sfirsttop-20rankingsince1959. Of course, 1981 was the ultimate in football accom-plishmentfortheprogram,a12-0recordandtheNationalChampionshipunderthird-yearHeadCoachDannyFord,whowas33atthetime.TheTigersbeatNebraskatoclaimtheNationalChampionship. The1991seasonendedinanACCtitlefortheTigersthanks to a 6-0-1 mark in the league and a 9-2-1 overallrecord.Theteamfinishedranked#17inthenation.Thisyearisthe20-yearanniversaryofthataccomplishment. Eighttimes(including2011)since1977Clemsonhasbeenunrankedinthepreseasonpollinanodd-numberedyear, but finished the year in the top 25. However, justoncesince1977(1986)hasClemsonbeenunrankedinthepreseasonpollofaneven-numberedyear,thenfinishedinthetop25. The trend of odd seasons of success has continuedinthisdecade. Infact, ithasbeenaremarkablepattern.Since 2002, each of the odd-numbered years, Clemsonhas finished the season ranked in the top 25 of all pollseven though it was not ranked in the preseason. In theeven-numberedseasonssince2002,Clemsonhasfailedtoobtainatop-25rankingatseason’sendeventhoughitwasrankedinthepreseasonthreetimes. In each of the last five odd-numbered seasons(2003,05,07,09,11),Clemsonhaswonatleast64.3percentofitsgames.Ineachoftheeven-numberedseasonssince2002, Clemson has won at least 60 percent of its gamesonlyonce,andthatwasin2006whentheTigersfinishedwithan8-5recordaftera7-1start. Let’s look at the last four odd-numbered seasons.The 2003Tigers, behind sophomore quarterback CharlieWhitehurst,hada9-4recordandfinishedwitha#22rank-ingaftera4-0runtoendtheseasonthatincludeda63-17victoryatSouthCarolinaalongwithwinsover#3FloridaStateand#6Tennessee.

The 2005 season included a 21-point victory overeventual ACC Champion Florida State, a fourth-straightwin over South Carolina under Whitehurst’s direction,andabowlvictoryoverColorado. The2007seasonsawtheTigersrecorda9-3regular-seasonledger,includinga24-18victoryover#19thFloridaState,theprogram’sfifthstraightwinovera top-25 teamunderTommyBowden’sdirection. The2009seasonsawtheTigerswintheACCAtlanticDivisiontitleunderHeadCoachDaboSwinney.C.J.SpillerwasunanimousAll-Americanandfinishedsixthinthevot-ingfortheHeismanTrophy,tiedforthehighestfinishbyaTiger.ClemsondefeatedFloridaStateandMiami(FL)inthesameseasonforthefirsttime,thendefeatedKentuckyintheMusicCityBowl. The trend has continued this season with a 10-3 re-cord,atop-15rankinginallpolls,andanACCChampion-ship.

Clemson Stats in Odd/Even Years Since 1977Category Odd EvenYears 18 17OverallRecord 154-63-3 121-74-3Win% 70.7 61.9ACCRecord 91-39-2 76-49-1Win% 69.7 60.7Bowls 17 9Top-25Seasons 12 6WinningSeasons 16 13LosingSeasons 0 4Nine-WinSeasons 10 5Top-ThreeACCSeasons 15 9

Clemson Has Experienced Offensive Line Clemsonhadfourstartersontheoffensivelinereturn-ingfromlastyear,andthathascontributedtotheTigers’balanced performance this year. The Tigers have over2,000rushingyardsand3,000passingyardstogowith20rushingtouchdownsand31receivingtouchdowns. Seven players are in the mix on the offensive linewhenitcomestoconsistentplayingtime,andthosesevenplayershavecombinedfor183careerstarts.LandonWalk-erhasstartedmoregamesthananyotherTigerinhistorywith48,whileAntoineMcClainhasstarted40games,allconsecutively. StartingcenterDaltonFreemanhasstarted35games,allconsecutively,andheisonlya junior. FreemanwasaFirst-TeamAll-ACCpickandwasafinalistfortheRiming-tonTrophy.StartingleftoffensivetacklePhillipPricewasafirst-teamAll-ACCselectionby CBSSports.comandhashadanoutstandingseasoninhisonlyyearasastarter.

Tiger Offensive Line Experience ChartPlayer Pos. 2011 PL Career PL 2011 G Career GLandonWalker OT 967 3065 13-13 52-48AntoineMcClain OG 855 2372 13-13 53-40DaltonFreeman C 975 2328 13-13 39-35MasonCloy OL 174 1712 12-1 50-20DavidSmith OG 394 1293 11-4 41-18PhillipPrice OT 777 900 12-12 41-13BrandonThomas OL 702 838 12-9 22-9Totals 4844 12,508 86-65 298-183

Accomplishments of 2011 Seniors• Playedinfourbowlgames.• WontwoACCAtlanticDivisiontitles(2009,11).• Won32gamesandhadfourstraightseasonsofatleast

fourACCwins.• WonClemson’sfirstACCChampionshipin20years.• Hada23-5homerecord,includinga7-0recordin2011.• RankedintheAPpoll21weeksinthreedifferentyears,

including12weeksin2011.• Reachedanationalrankingof#6in2011,theprogram’s

highestsince2000.• SetaTiger recordforwinsover rankedteamsthisyear

with four, victories over Auburn, Florida State, andVir-giniaTechinconsecutivegames,afirstinACChistory.

• Defeated #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championshipgame,tiedforthehighest-rankedteamClemsonhasde-featedinhistory.

• Defeatedthreetop-10teamsawayfromhome,#8Miamiin2009,#10VirginiaTechin2011,and#3VirginiaTechinthe2011ACCChampionshipgame.

• The 2011 win over Auburn ended the nation’s longestwinning streak at 17 and was Clemson’s first win overAuburnsince1951.

2011 Clemson Seniors # Player Pos. Hometown 41 DanielAndrews LB Jacksonville,FL 40 *AndreBranch DE Richmond,VA 37 *KantrellBrown S SaintMatthews,SC 90 * Kourtnei Brown DE Charlotte, NC 62 * Mason Cloy OL Columbia, SC 39 StevenDemaras LB Westford,MA 30 *ChadDiehl FB Lyman,SC 47 WillHarrison WR Marietta,GA 26 MarquanJones WR Columbia,SC 35 *MansaJoseph RB Salters,SC 74 AntoineMcClain OG Anniston,AL 94 *RennieMoore DT SaintMarys,GA 79 *PhillipPrice OT Dillon,SC 15 * Coty Sensabaugh CB Kingsport, TN 73 * David Smith OG Greenville, SC 98 BrandonThompson DT Thomasville,GA 82 *DrewTraylor TE Birmingham,AL 72 * Landon Walker OT North Wilkesboro, NC 96 DawsonZimmerman P Lawrenceville,GA* - fifth-year senior; Note: Bold denotes player who has alreadygraduated.

Tigers Win ACC Title With Young Team Forty-twooftheeighty-fiveplayersonscholarshiparefreshmen this year, and 29 of those players have playedin at least one game. Clemson is tied with Indiana forthemostfreshmenwhohaveplayedinagamethisyear.Auburn,FloridaState,andTexasaretiedforthirdwith26apiece.

Most Freshmen Played in 2011 Rk School Freshmen 1. Clemson 29 Indiana 29 3. Auburn 26 FloridaState 26 Texas 26 6. CentralFlorida 25 Colorado 25 Georgia 25 MississippiState 25 SouthCarolina 25 VirginiaTech 25Source: Tennessee Sports Infor-mationOffice.

Youth Served Clemson has a young squad this year with 42 (first-year and red-shirt) freshmen among the 85 players onscholarship.Therecordformostfreshmanlettermeninaseasonis23,setin1985whenDannyFordlettered10first-year freshmen and 13 red-shirt freshmen. The second-mostis21in2006.ThatwasC.J.Spiller’sfreshmanseasonatClemson. TheTigers’first-yearfreshmanclasshas27playersthisyear, four who entered in January and 23 who enteredoverthesummer.Therecordforfirst-yearfreshmentolet-terinaseasonis10(1985,94). Clemsonplayed24freshmeninthewinoverTroytoopen the season,12 first-year freshmenand 12 red-shirtfreshmen.Nowthenumberisupto29,13first-yearfresh-menand16red-shirtfreshmen.Clemsonistiedforfirstinthenationinfreshmenplayedthisyear.

Most Tiger Freshman LettermenYear W-L FY RS Total1985 6-6 10 13 232006 8-5 8 13 212000 9-3 3 17 202008 7-6 8 12 202003 9-4 5 14 191992 5-6 9 9 181994 5-6 10 8 18Note:Since1972.

LANDON WALKER, WHO HAS MADE A TIGER-RECORD 48 CAREER STARTS, IS A PART OF A SENIOR CLASS THAT WON CLEMSON’S FIRST ACC TITLE IN 20 YEARS.

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Bowl NotesGreatest Single-Season Improvements Clemson has won four more games in 2011 than itwonlastyear.TheTigerswere6-7lastyearandnowhavea10-3markthisyear,animprovementoffourwins. Thelast time Clemson improved by four wins from one yeartothenextwasin1993.TheTigerswere5-6in1992,thenwent9-3thefollowingyear. The Tiger record for victory improvement from oneyeartoanother isseven. The1947Clemsonteamhada4-5record,thenClemsonamassedaperfect11-0ledgerin1948.

Clemson’s Most Improved TeamsYear 1 Record Year 2 Record Win Diff.1947 4-5 1948 11-0 +71980 6-5 1981 12-0 +61908 1-6 1909 6-3 +51949 4-4-2 1950 9-0-1 +51976 3-6-2 1977 8-3-1 +51921 1-6-2 1922 5-4 +41992 5-6 1993 9-3 +42010 6-7 2011 10-3 +4

Tigers Seventh Most Improved Offense Clemsonhas improveditstotaloffenseby106yardspergameoverlastyear,theseventh-bestimprovementinthenation. In2010,theTigersaveragedjust334.6yardsper game. Offensive Coordinator Chad Morris’ unit hasimprovedthatto440.6yardspergamethisyear. Toledoisthemostimprovedteamonoffensethisyear,increasingitsaverageby127.8yardspergame.

Most Improved Teams in Total OffenseRk School 2010 2011 Diff.1. Toledo 365.4 493.2 +127.82. Ohio 325.8 453.2 +127.43. SouthFlorida 309.4 432.8 +123.44. Houston 480.5 599.0 +118.55. UtahState 347.3 458.7 +113.46. Wyoming 285.5 398.6 +113.17. Clemson 334.6 440.6 +106.08. NewMexicoState 296.5 398.1 +101.6

Stopping Streaks I OnSeptember17,ClemsonendedAuburn’s17-gamewinningstreak, the longeststreak inAuburnhistory, thelongest active streak in the nation at the time, and thelongeststreakClemsonhasendedinitshistory.Clemsonalsoendedits14-gamelosingstreaktoAuburn.TheACCTigershadnotbeatentheSECTigerssincethe1951cam-paign. At Virginia Tech on October 1, Clemson ended theHokies’12-gameACCwinningstreak, their14-gamereg-ular-seasonwinningstreak,andtheirfive-gamewinningstreakagainstClemson.TheTigershadnotbeatenVirginiaTechsince1989.

Stopping Streaks II ClemsonendedAuburn’s17-gamewinningstreakonSeptember17witha38-24victory.Clemsonovercamea14-pointdeficitinthefirsthalf,thefirsttimeClemsonhaddonethattogainvictorysincethe2006WakeForestgameinWinston-Salem,NC.ThatwasthelongeststreakClem-son has snapped in school history. The previous recordwas a 15-game winning streak by Georgia that Clemsonsnappedin1981.

Longest Winning Streaks Stopped By ClemsonRk Opponent Season Site Score Streak1. Auburn 2011 H 38-24 172. Georgia 1981 H 13-3 153. Miami(FL)* 1950 N1 15-14 104. Furman 1923 A 7-6 8 Nebraska 1981 N1 22-15 86. BostonCollege 1939 N2 6-3 7 TCU 1959 N3 23-7 78. N.C.State 1989 H 30-10 6 N.C.State 1991 H 29-19 6 Tennessee 2003 N4 27-14 6* -unbeatenstreak;N1 -Miami,FL (OrangeBowl);N2 -Dallas,TX(CottonBowl);N3-Houston,TX(BluebonnetBowl);N4-Atlanta,GA(PeachBowl);Note:Homegamesinbold.

Tigers Downs Defending National Champion...Again Clemson is now 3-0 against the defending NationalChampioninMemorialStadium.TheTigersfirstdefeatedthe defending champion in 1981, when Clemson beatGeorgia13-3.TheBulldogshadwonthetitlethepreviousyear.ClemsondefeatedGeorgiaTechin19919-7inDeathValleyoneyearaftertheYellowJacketshadwonthena-tionaltitle.OnSeptember17,2011,Clemsondefeated#19Auburn 38-24, just three games removed from Auburn’s2010NationalChampionship. In all three cases, Clemson gained the victory in thethirdgameoftheseasonagainstateamthathadbeatentheTigersinaclosegametheyearbefore.

Summary of Clemson’s Offensive Numbers vs. Auburn• Had 624 yards, third-most in Clemson history. It was the most

yardsbyClemsonagainstanSECteaminhistory.• Had32firstdowns,fourth-mostinClemsonhistory.• Had238rushingyardsand386passingyards,justthesixthgame

inhistorytheTigershadatleast300passingyardsand200rushingyardsinonegame.

• Converted 14-18 third downs, tied for the second-most third-down conversions in Clemson history and the second-best per-centage(77.8)inschoolhistory.

• Totaled92plays,tiedforfifth-mostinClemsonhistory.• Finished the game with an 18-play drive that took 9:34 off the

clock.Ittiedforthethird-longest(time)driveinClemsonhistory.

Clemson Named National Team-of-the-Week Clemson was named national team-of-the-week forits35-30winover#11FloridaStateonSeptember24. ItwasjustthesecondtimeClemsonwastherecipientoftheaward from the Football Writers Association of Americathatdatesto2002. TheTigersdownedtheSeminolestogivethemasec-ondwinoveratop-20teamineightdays,justthefourthtimetheprogramhadwinsoverrankedteamsinconsecu-tiveweeks. Clemson gained 443 yards and scored 35 pointsagainst Florida State, who entered the game fifth in thenationintotaldefense,allowingjust195yardspergame.TheSeminoleshadalsoallowedjust11pointspergameenteringthecontest. TajhBoydcompleted22-35passesfor344yardsandadded19rushingyardsfor363yardsoftotaloffense.Hisfavorite target was freshman Sammy Watkins, who hadsevencatchesfor141yardsandtwotouchdowns.Defen-sivetackleRennieMoorehadasackonFloridaState’sfinaloffensive play to preserve the victory, Clemson’s fifth inarowovertheSeminoles inDeathValley. ClemsonheldFloridaStatetojust29rushingyards. ClemsonlastwontheawardfromtheFWAAin2003aftera26-10victoryover#3FloridaState.

Second-Best Comeback on Record Clemson overcame an 18-point deficit on two occa-sionsanddefeatedMaryland56-45onOctober15inCol-legePark,MD.Itwasthehighest-scoringgamefortheTi-gersinanACCcontestsincetheTigersscored59ina59-31winoverDukein2001. The101combinedpointswerethemost inaClemsongamesincetheTigersdefeatedWakeForest82-24onOctober31,1981. TheTigersfellbehind28-10inthefirsthalf,astheTer-rapinsscored14earlypointsoffClemsonturnovers.TheTigershadallowedjust16opponentpointsoffturnoversinthefirstsixgames,thenMarylandtotaled14inthefirstquarter. Clemson still trailed 35-17 in the third quarter andMaryland had possession. However, freshman BashaudBreeland hauled in a one-handed interception that setupascore,asClemsonwentona25-3runtotakea42-38lead. Maryland came back to take a 45-42 lead on a longdrive with seven minutes left. But, Sammy Watkins re-turnedtheensuringkickoff89yardsforatouchdown.Itgave Clemson a 49-45 lead and the Tigers never trailedagain.AndreEllington,whorushedforacareer-high212yards,clinchedthegamewitha44-yard touchdownrunwith3:55minutesleftinthegame. Itwasthesecond-largestdeficitovercometogainvic-tory in school history. The only comeback that is bettertook place in 1992, when Clemson overcame a 28-pointdeficitatVirginiatowin29-28. Earlierthisyear,ClemsontrailedAuburnby14points(21-7)beforewinning38-24.Clemsonwasalsodown14pointsagainstWakeForest(28-14)andcamebacktowin31-28onafieldgoalonthelastplayofthegame. Clemson had overcome a 14-point deficit or moreninetimesin115yearspriortothisyear.This2011teamhasnowdoneitthreetimes.TajhBoydisClemson’scareerleaderfromthequarterbackpositioninovercomingdefi-citsof14pointsormore.

Clemson’s Greatest ComebacksDate Opponent Score Def. Final10-10-1992 atVirginia 0-28 28 29-2810-15-2011 at Maryland 17-35 18 56-4510-21-2000 atNorthCarolina 0-17 17 38-249-24-1966 Virginia 18-35 17 40-359-26-1953 atBostonCollege 0-14 14 14-1411-17-1962 atMaryland 0-14 14 17-1410-11-1980 atVirginia 10-24 *14 27-2411-2-2002 atDuke 10-24 *14 34-3111-6-2004 atMiami(FL) 3-17 14 24-1710-7-2006 atWakeForest 3-17 *14 27-179-17-2011 Auburn 7-21 14 38-2411-12-2011 Wake Forest 14-28 14 31-28*-fourth-quarterdeficit

THANKS IN LARGE PART TO THE EFFORTS OF SAMMY WATKINS, CLEMSON GAINED THE UPPERHAND IN THE ACC ATLANTIC DIVISION WITH A 35-30 WIN OVER #11 FLORIDA STATE ON SEPTEMBER 24. CLEMSON WAS NAMED NATIONAL TEAM-OF-THE-WEEK BY THE FOOTBALL WRITERS ASSOCIATION.


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Bowl NotesClose Games Unlike 2010, Clemson has not had that many closegames thisyear. TheTigershadsixgamesdecidedbyatouchdownorlessin2010andhada1-5recordinthosegames. This year, Clemson has had just two games de-cided by a touchdown or less, and theTigers won bothgames,35-30overFloridaStateand31-28overWakeFor-est.TenofClemson’s13gamessofarhisyearhavebeendecidedbydoubledigits,includingsixgamesdecidedby20pointsormore. ItisinterestingtonotethatClemson’slargestmarginofvictorythisyearwas28points(38-10)intheACCCham-pionshipgamevictoryover#3VirginiaTech.Thattiedforthe highest-ranked opponent Clemson has beaten in itshistory.

Scoring in 22 Straight Quarters ClemsonsetaschoolrecordforconsecutivequartersscoringduringtheNorthCarolinagame.ThatstreakalsocametoanendinClemson’s59-38win.TheTigersscoredin 22 straight quarters, breaking the record of 20 set in1983. Itisinterestingtonotethatfourofthetopfivestreaksin school history have been stopped by North Carolina.Clemsonhasscoredin45ofthe52quartersthisseason.

Most Consecutive Quarters ScoringStarted Ended Opponent Qtrs9-17-2011 10-22-2011 North Carolina (4th) 229-24-1983 11-5-1983 NorthCarolina(1st) 209-8-2011 10-20-2011 NorthCarolina(2nd) 1710-14-1978 11-11-1978 NorthCarolina(2nd) 1511-1-2003 1-2-2004 Tennessee(3rd) 15

Third Quarter Big For Clemson ThethirdquarterhasbeenthebigquarterforClem-sonthisyear.Thatisagoodindicationofhalftimeadjust-mentsmadebyClemsoncoaches. Clemson has outscored the opposition 145-85 inthethirdquarter.The145pointsarealreadythemostinschool history for a third quarter and the third-highestscoringquarterinTigerhistory.Therecordforaquarteris154inthesecondquarterin2009.TheTigersscored151pointsinthesecondquarterin2007. TheTigers’third-quarterdominancewasneverstron-gerthanintheACCChampionshipgamewhenClemsonhadthreepossessionsandscoredthreetouchdowns,win-ningthequarter21-0againstVirginiaTech.Clemsonalsoscoredafourthtouchdowntostartthesecondhalfonadrivethatstartedinthethirdquarterandfinishedwithatouchdowninthefourthquarter. Clemsonhashad47possessionsthathavestartedinthe third quarter, and the Tigers have scored 22 touch-downs and five field goals on those drives. That is 27scoringdrivesoutof47inthethirdquarter.TajhBoydhasbeenveryproductiveinthequarter,ashehasthrown13touchdown passes in the third quarter. Before this year,only 10Tigers had thrown at least 13 touchdowns in anentireseason. Clemsonhasreallybeenproductiveinallquarters.IfClemsoncanscore10pointsinthesecondquarterintheOrangeBowl,itwouldgivetheTigers100pointsineveryquarterthisyear,andthatwouldbeafirstinClemsonhis-tory.TheTigersalreadyhaveatleast100pointsinthefirst,third,andfourthquarters.

35-Point Quarter Clemson scored 35 points in the third quarter of its59-38winoverNorthCarolinaonOctober22.ItwasthemostpointsinaquartersincetheTigersscored35pointsagainstWakeForestinan82-24victoryin1981.Fittingly,the1981teamwashonoredathalftimeoftheNorthCaro-linagameontheoccasionoftheteam’s30-yearanniver-saryofwinningthenationaltitle. Christopher“Kit”SouthwicksetaTigermascotpushuprecordwhenhedid225pushupsduringthethirdquarteroftheNorthCarolinagame.Thepreviousrecordwas210byDanLicataagainstCentralMichiganin2007.

The35pointsinthethirdquartertiedtheTigerrecordforpointsinaquarter.The1981teamscored35pointsinthesecondquarterofthat1981WakeForestgame.Thosearetheonly35-pointquartersinClemsonhistory.

Future Schedules Clemson will play Auburn in the Georgia Dome toopenthe2012season,agamethatwasannouncedpriorto the Clemson vs. Auburn game last season. The exactdateandtimeofthatgamewillbeannouncedata laterdate.Thatwillconcludeathree-gameseriesbetweentheACCandSECschoolswhosharethesamemascot.Clem-sonwillalsoplayBallState,Furman,andSouthCarolina,allathome,in2012. WhenClemsonplaysGeorgiain2013and2014,itwillbethefirstmeetingsbetweenthetwoschoolssincethe2002and2003seasons. Thereisaschedulefor2014,butitislikelytochangewiththeadditionofPittsburghandSyracusetotheACC.

Academics & Athletics Clemson is one of five schools nationally to rank inthetop25of theU.S. News & World ReportTopPublicInstitutionsandinthetop25oftheBCSstandings.Clem-sonis#25amongpublic institutionsand#15inthefinalBCSstandings.TheotherfourschoolsinbothareGeorgia,Michigan,PennState,andWisconsin.OnlyMichiganandWisconsinarehigherthanClemsonintheBCSstandingsamongschoolsrankedinthetop25ofthepublicinstitu-tions.

Tigers on NFL Rosters Clemsonhashad26formerplayersonNFLrostersthisyear.Thelistincludessevenplayersfromthe2010team. The first-year NFL players from Clemson includeDa’Quan Bowers (Tampa Bay), Marcus Gilchrist (San Di-ego), Chris Hairston (Buffalo), Jamie Harper (Tennessee),JarvisJenkins(Washington),andByronMaxwell(Seattle).Jenkins suffered a torn ACL in a preseason game andmissedtheentireseason. TheveteranofthegroupisBrianDawkins,asenioratClemsonin1995whoisplayinginhis17thNFLseason.Atotalof11playersfromthe2009ClemsonteamthatwontheACCAtlanticDivisiontitleareonNFLrosters.

2011 NFL Tigers # Player Pos. Team 67 ThomasAustin OG Texans 91 Da’QuanBowers DE Buccaneers 22 CrezdonButler CB Cardinals 65 MiguelChavis FB Steelers 30 ChrisClemons S Dolphins 53 KavellConner LB Colts 73 JamieCumbie DT Raiders 20 BrianDawkins S Broncos JamesDavis RB Lions 98 NickEason DT Cardinals 12 JacobyFord WR Raiders 38 MarcusGilchrist CB Chargers 19 TylerGrisham WR Steelers 75 ChrisHairston OT Bills 23 JamieHarper RB Titans 56 LeroyHill LB Seahawks 99 JarvisJenkins DT Redskins 41 ByronMaxwell DB Seahawks 97 PhillipMerling DE Dolphins 81 MichaelPalmer TE Falcons 67 BarryRichardson OT Chiefs RickySapp DE Jets 97 DorellScott DT Rams 28 C.J.Spiller RB Bills 17 ChansiStuckey WR Cardinals 6 CharlieWhitehurst QB Seahawks

Five First-Team All-ACC Tigers Five Tigers were named First-Team All-ACC in 2011,includingfouronoffense.Clemson’sfivefirst-teamplay-ersweremorethananyotherschool.TheTigershadninecombined selections on the two teams, also more thananyotherschool. The first-team selections on offense were tight endDwayneAllen,quarterbackTajhBoyd,centerDaltonFree-man, and wide receiver SammyWatkins. Defensive endAndreBranchwasafirst-teampickaswell.Itmarkedthefirsttimesince2006thatClemsonhadfivefirst-teamse-lections. Second-team selections were Andre Ellington (RB),Chandler Catanzaro (PK), Brandon Thompson (DT), andWatkins(SP).ClemsonhadthreeHonorableMentionAll-ACC selections in Phillip Price (OT), LandonWalker (OT),andDawsonZimmerman. Clemsonhadfourofthe11playersnamedFirst-TeamAll-ACConoffense,themostfortheprogramsince2007,butitwasthefirsttimeinClemsonhistorythattheTigershad four underclassmen earn first-team honors on of-fense. Boyd became the first Clemson quarterback to earnFirst-Team All-ACC honors since Woodrow Dantzler wasnamedFirst-TeamAll-ACCasaseniorin2001.Boydisthefirst Clemson underclassman to earn First-Team All-ACChonorssinceHomerJordanwasafirst-teampickin1981asajunior.BoydisthefirstClemsonsophomoretoearnFirst-Team All-ACC honors at quarterback since HarveyWhitein1957. WatkinswasnamedFirst-TeamAll-ACCatwidereceiv-er.HeisthefirstClemsonfirst-yearfreshmantobenamed

TENNESSEE TITAN RUNNING BACK JAMIE HARPER IS ONE OF SEVEN TIGERS FROM THE 2010 ON NFL ROSTERS THIS SEASON.

DEFENSIVE END KOURTNEI BROWN CAPPED CLEMSON’S 35-POINT THIRD QUARTER WITH HIS SECOND TOUCHDOWN OF THE GAME AGAINST NORTH CAROLINA ON OCTOBER 22.

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Bowl NotesFirst-Team All-ACC since Anthony Simmons (LB) in 1995.Watkins is Clemson’s first first-year freshman offensiveplayer named First-Team All-ACC since Ronald Williams(1990)didsoasarunningback. Williams’son,DeShawnWilliams, isaclassmateandteammateofWatkinsonthe2011team.WatkinsisthefirstClemsonfreshmantoearnFirst-TeamAll-ACChonors. Allen was named First-Team All-ACC after beingnamedSecond-TeamAll-ACCasasophomorein2010.Al-len has established Clemson records for receptions (48)andreceivingyards(577)foratightend.Healsohaseightreceivingtouchdowns,mostinClemsonhistorybyatightend.AllenreceivedtheJohnMackeyAwardasthenation’stoptightend. FreemanistheFirst-TeamAll-ACCcenter.Hehasstart-edeverygamethisyearandisabigreasontheTigersareinthetop30inthenationintotaloffense.Hewasfinal-istfortheRimingtonTrophyaswell. FreemanisthefirstClemson center to earn First-Team All-ACC honors since2000,whenKyleYoungwasnamedasajunior. Branch is a First-Team All-ACC pick at defensive end.ThenativeofRichmond,VAleadstheACCinsacks(10.5)andisamongtheleagueleadersintacklesforloss(16). Leadingthesecond-teamselectionsisdefensivetack-leBrandonThompson.Theseniorhas73tacklesthisyear,tiedforthird-mostontheteam,andhasateam-tying-best18quarterbackpressures. EllingtonwasnamedSecond-TeamAll-ACCasa run-ningback.Ellingtonhas1,062rushingyardsin12games.Hehasscored10touchdownsandissecondontheteaminall-purposeyards(1,302).HeisalsofourthintheACCinrushingyardspergame. CatanzaroissecondintheACCinfieldgoalsandhasmade20-25thisyear.Thatincludes7-10onfieldgoalsof40+yards.His109pointsaresecond-mostintheACC. Watkins is the first Tiger to earn All-ACC honors attwo different positions since 2009, when C.J. Spiller wasnamedFirst-TeamAll-ACCasakickreturnerandSecond-TeamAll-ACCasarunningback.WatkinsissecondintheACCinkickoffreturnaverage(26.2).Watkinshas2,077all-purposeyards,second-mostinClemsonhistory.

Tiger First-Team All-ACC FreshmenPlayer Pos. Year FY/RSTerryAllen RB 1987 RSRobertO’Neal DB 1989 FYRonaldWilliams RB 1990 FYNelsonWelch PK 1991 RSAnthonySimmons LB 1995 FYSammy Watkins WR 2011 FY

Clemson Players-of-the-Game Aftereachgame,Clemsoncoachesselectplayers-of-the-gameonoffense,defense,andspecialteams.Belowisthegame-by-gamelistforthe2011season.

2011 Players-of-the-GameOpponent Offense Defense Special TeamsTroy Boyd Hawkins CatanzaroWofford Ellington Moore ZimmermanAuburn Boyd/Watkins Branch FajgenbaumFloridaState Allen Moore BentonVirginiaTech Freeman Branch HawkinsBostonCollege Watkins Goodman/Thompson CatanzaroMaryland Ellington/Watkins ----- ShueyNorthCarolina Boyd/Hopkins Ko.Brown SobeskiGeorgiaTech Watkins Goodman/Hawkins ZimmermanWakeForest Ja.Brown Hall Dar.SmithN.C.State Hopkins Branch ZimmermanSouthCarolina Ellington Hall TraylorVirginiaTech Boyd/Ellington DefensiveLine Zimmerman

Sunshine State Tigers TheOrangeBowlisaspecialgameforthenineTigersonthepostseasonrosterfromthestateofFlorida.Threeoftheninearestarters,includingfreshmanwideoutSammyWatkins, who is Clemson’s top receiver and a first-teamAll-Americanasafirst-yearfreshman.AlsointhestartinglineupshouldbeXavierBrewer(Jacksonville)andRashardHall(SaintAugustine).

2011 Tigers From Florida (9) # Player Pos. Cl. Hometown 41 DanielAndrews LB Sr. Jacksonville 6 TavarisBarnes DT *Fr. Jacksonville 29 XavierBrewer DB *Jr. Jacksonville 24 CortezDavis CB Fr. DaytonaBeach 31 RashardHall^ S *Gr. SaintAugustine 32 CarltonLewis S *Jr. SaintAugustine 54 MattSanders OL *Jr. Crestview 7 TonySteward LB Fr. Hastings 2 SammyWatkins WR Fr. FortMyers*-spentoneseasonasared-shirtplayer;^-juniorbyeligibility

Seven Tigers With a 50-Yard Play AnindicationoftheamountofweaponsontheTigeroffenseisthenumberofplayerswithaplayof50yardsormorethisyear.Clemsonhassevendifferentplayerswhohavebeeninvolvedin12scrimmageplaysof50yardsormore.Thepreviousrecordforaseasonisalsosevenplay-ers,establishedin2001. SammyWatkinshashadfivedifferentpassplaysofatleast50yards,includingtwo62-yardreceptionsanda65-yardcatch.MikeBellamyhada75-yardrun,AndreElling-tonhada74-yardrun,DwayneAllenhada54-yardrecep-tion,DeAndreHopkinshada50-yardcatch,andMartavisBryanthada54-yardreception. TightendBrandonFordhada50-yardreceptionatN.C.StatetogiveClemsonsev-endifferentplayerswitha50-yardplayfromscrimmagein2011.

Six Tigers Have Played in Three Bowls Clemsonhasanexperiencedteamwhenitcomestoplayinginbowlgames.Fortyactiveplayershavepartici-patedinat leastonebowlgame,22inat leasttwobowlgames, and six players have participated in three bowlgames. Whenitcomestostarts,16havestartedat leastone game, six have started at least two games, and onehasstartedthreegames. LandonWalkeristheonlyplayerontheteamtostartthree bowl games. He has played 162 combined snapsin those three games, more than any other activeTiger.DwayneAllen,DaltonFreeman,CoricoHawkins,AntoineMcClain,Walker,andDawsonZiimmermanhaveallstartedatleasttwobowlgames. Thesixplayersontherosterwhohaveplayedinthreebowl games are Kourtnei Brown, Chad Diehl, McClain,CotySensabaugh,BrandonThompson,andWalker.Brownis theonlymemberof theteamwhoplayed inthe2007Chick-fil-ABowlagainstAuburn.Hered-shirtedthe2009seasonanddidnotplayintheMusicCityBowlthatyear.

Four Sons of Former Tigers on 2011 Team Four sons of former Clemson football players are onthe2011team.StartingoffensivetackleLandonWalkeristhesonofGaryWalker,whowasalettermanonClemson’s1981 National Championship team. The same goes forShaqAnthony,afirst-yearfreshmanwhosefather,VernieAnthony, also lettered on the 1981 National Champion-shipteam. FreshmandefensivelinemanDeShawnWilliamsisthesonofrunningbackRonaldWilliams,whowastheleadingrusher(941yards)onClemson’s1990teamasafirst-yearfreshman, still the Clemson record for a first-year fresh-man.RonaldWilliamsplayedfortheTigersfrom1990-92. Walk-onTaylorWatson is the son of RonaldWatson,whowasafreshmanonthe1981team.

Branch & Steele Honored by Rivals.com DefensiveendAndreBranchandDefensiveCoordina-torKevinSteelewerehonoredbyRivals.comonOctober2.BranchwasnamedACCplayer-of-the-weekbythenation-al website and Steele was named national coordinator-of-the-week.ItwasthesecondtimethisyearaClemsoncoordinator was honored. Offensive coordinator ChadMorriswonthehonorwhenClemsondefeatedAuburn. Steele’sdefenseheld#10VirginiaTechtothreepoints,the first time since 1995 that the Hokies did not score atouchdownathome.VirginiaTechalsohadjust258yards

and converted just 4-16 third downs. The Clemson de-fensedidagoodjobofnotgivingupbigplays,astheHok-ies’longestplaywas19yards. Clemson’sdefensehadfoursacksinthegame,andallfourwerecreditedtoBranch.Healsowascreditedwithsixtacklesforloss,tyingaClemsonrecord.Thefoursacksalsotiedaschoolrecord.

1,000-Yard Rusher & Receiver JuniorAndreEllingtonwentoverthe1,000-yardrush-ingmarkinthewinover#3VirginiaTechintheACCCham-pionshipgame,givingtheTigerstheir12thdifferent1,000yardrusherinhistory.Therehavebeen151,000-yardsea-sonssofar,asRaymondPriester,WoodrowDantzler,andJames Davis had two 1,000-yard rushing seasons duringtheircareers. Clemson had not had a 1,000-yard rusher since the2009season,whenC.J.Spillerrushedfor1,212yards.Theschoolrecordis1,345rushingyardsbyRaymondPriesterin 1996. He also has the second most in a season with1,322in1995. WhenEllingtonreached1,000rushingyards,the2011team became just the third in Clemson history with a1,000-yardrusheranda1,000-yardreceiver.SammyWat-kinsalreadyhad1,000receivingyardsreceivingandnowhas1,153.TheonlyotherTigerteamstodoitarethe2000and2007squads. The 2011 team is the first with a 1,000-yard rusher,1,000-yardreceiver,anda3,000-yardpasser.TajhBoydhaspassedfor3,578yardsthisseason.

Tiger Teams With 1,000-Yard Rusher & ReceiverYear Rusher(s) Receiver2000 WoodrowDantzler(1,028) RodGardner(1,050) TravisZachery(1,027)2007 JamesDavis(1,064) AaronKelly(1,081)2011 Andre Ellington (1,062) Sammy Watkins (1,153)

Brandon Thomas & Brandon Thompson IfyouarecoveringtheTigersforthefirsttimethisyear,don’tgetyourBrandonsconfused.Thereisoffensiveline-manBrandonThomas,andthereisdefensivetackleBran-donThompson. Bothplayedabigrole inClemson’swinover#19Auburn. Thomas did not start against Auburn, but he played89ofthe94offensivesnapsasaguard.Thompson,whoistiedforthirdontheteamintackles(73)inhisthirdyearasastarter,hadsixtacklesandatackleforlossin60snapsagainstAuburn.

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Bowl Notes ThomasreplacedMasonCloy,whowasinjuredintheAuburngame.CloywasreplacingDavidSmith,whohadsufferedashouldersurgerytheTuesdaypriortothegame.Thomas played 136 snaps as a freshman in 2010, thenplayed89snapsagainstthedefendingNationalChampi-on.Hehasstartedallbutonegamesince.ThomasaddedsixknockdownsinthewinatMaryland.

Punting & Placekicking Combo ClemsonhasanoutstandingkickingcombinationthisyearinpunterDawsonZimmermanandplacekickerChan-dlerCatanzaro.Zimmermanisaveraging42.0yardson59punts,andhas18punts insidethe20andninepuntsof50+yards.Catanzarohasmade20-25fieldgoals,includ-ing7-10onfieldgoalsof40+yards. Iftheseasonendedtoday,itwouldbethefirstseasonsince1997thatClemsonhasaplayeraveraging42yardsperpuntandanotherplayerwhohasmadeatleast75per-centofhisfield-goalattempts.Thelasttimeithappenedwas1997,whenKevinLairdaveraged42.8yardsperpuntand David Richardson made 13-15 field-goal attempts(.867). Overall,ithashappenedjustsixtimesinClemsonhis-tory,allbetween1983and1997.

42 Yards Per Punt & 75 Percent on FGsYear Punter Y/P Placekicker FG-A Pct.1983 DaleHatcher 43.6 BobPaulling 18-20 90.01984 DaleHatcher 43.7 DonaldIgwebuike 16-17 94.11989 ChrisGardocki 42.9 ChrisGardocki 22-29 75.91990 ChrisGardocki 44.5 ChrisGardocki 22-28 78.61995 ChrisMcInally 42.7 JeffSauve 15-20 75.01997 KevinLaird 42.8 DavidRichardson 13-15 86.72011 DawsonZimmerman 42.0 ChandlerCatanzaro 20-25 80.0

Allen & Watkins First-Team AP All-Americans Freshman Sammy Watkins and junior Dwayne Allenwerebothnamedfirst-teamAll-AmericansbyAP.Defen-siveendAndreBranchwasathird-teamselection,givingClemson three AP All-Americans for the first time since1991. Watkins,whowasnamedastheall-purposeplayer,isthefirstfirst-yearfreshmaninACChistorybenamedanAPFirst-Team All-American and the first at any school sinceOklahoma running back Adrian Peterson was honoredin2004.Allenwasnamedasthetightend,thefirstTigertightendtoearnAPFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorssinceBennieCunninghamin1974. ThismarksthefirsttimeClemsonhashadtwoAPFirst-TeamAll-Americansinthesameyear.NotevenClemson’s1981NationalChampionshipteamhadtwofirst-teamse-lectionsbyAP. This is the first time Clemson has had three playerschosenfirst,second,orthirdteambyAPsince1991,whenJebFleschwasafirst-teamchoiceatoffensiveguard,RobBodinewasasecond-teamselectionatmiddleguard,andEdMcDanielwasathird-teamselectionatlinebacker. This is the third straight year Clemson has had anAPFirst-TeamAll-American,thefirstthree-yearstretchinschoolhistory.Clemson,MichiganState,OklahomaStateandStanfordaretheonlyschoolsinthenationwithanAPFirst-TeamAll-Americaneachofthelastthreeyears. Watkinshas77catchesfor1,153yardsand11touch-downs thisyear. He ledall freshmennationally in thosecategoriesandhassetACCfreshmanrecordsaswell.Heisfourthinthenationinall-purposeyardspergame(173.1),second inTigerhistorybehindC.J.Spiller’s total in2009.Spiller was an AP First-Team All-American as the all-pur-poseplayerthatyear,soClemsonhashadtheall-purposefirst-teamAll-Americantwoofthelastthreeyears. Allenhas48receptionsfor577yardsandeighttouch-downsthisyear,schoolrecordsinallthreecategoriesbyatightend.HewontheJohnMackeyAwardasthenation’stoptightend. BranchleadstheACCinsacks(10.5)andhas16tack-lesforloss.Hehas78tackles,second-mostontheteam,andistryingtobecomethefirstdefensivelinemantoleadClemsonintacklessinceWilliamPerryin1984.

2011 Tiger All-AmericansTeam Allen Branch WatkinsAssociatedPress 1 3 1CBSSports.com 2 2 --ESPN.com 1 -- --FootballWriters 1 -- --FoxSports.com -- -- 1PhilSteele 1 2 2ProFootballWeekly -- -- 1Rivals.com -- 2 1SI.com 1 2 1WalterCamp -- 2 --

Boyd & Watkins Regular ACC Players-of-the-Week FreshmanwidereceiverSammyWatkinswashonoredseven times by the ACC this year, four times as the ACCRookie-of-the-Week and three times as ACC Receiver-of-the-Week. Watkins broke the Clemson record for beinghonoredbytheleagueinoneseason.AnthonySimmons,a freshman linebacker in 1995 who was named nationalfreshman-of-the-yearbyUPI,wasnamedACCRookie-of-the-WeekfourtimesandDefensiveLineman-of-the-Weektwiceforsixtotalhonors. WatkinswasnamedACCRookie-of-the-WeekinwinsoverWofford,Auburn,BostonCollege,andMaryland,andhe was named ACC Receiver-of-the-Week for his perfor-mancesagainstAuburn,FloridaState,andMaryland.HewashonoredtwiceaftertheMarylandandAuburngames. Watkins has already been named ACC Player-of-the-WeekmorethananyotherreceiverinClemsonhistoryinoneseason,andhasalreadytiedthecareerrecord.PerryTuttle was also named ACC Player-of-the-Week threetimes as a wide receiver between 1979-81. It should benoted that the ACC now picks a receive-of-the-week,somethingitonlystarteddoingin2011.Tuttleandothershadtocompeteagainstquarterbacksandrunningbacks. QuarterbackTajh Boyd has been named ACC Offen-sive Back-of-the-Week three times this year in wins overAuburn,FloridaState,andNorthCarolina. BoydtiedtheTiger record for ACC Player-of-the-Week selections by aquarterback,asWoodrowDantzlerwasnamedthreetimesin 2001. Dantzler was named ACC Player-of-the-Weeksix times in his career between 1998-01, second-most inschoolhistory.KeithAdamsholdstherecordwithsevenselectionsinacareerandfivetimesinaseason(1999). Overall,Clemsonhad10differentplayersnamedACCPlayer-of-the-Weekin2011.

Boyd Among Best in ACC History TajhBoydhasestablishedClemsonsingle-seasonre-cordsforpassingyards(3,578),totaloffense(3,764),pass-ing touchdowns (31), and touchdown responsibility (36)thisyear. Infact,his36touchdownsare justoneofftheACCrecordof37setbyPhilipRiversofN.C.Statein2003andRussellWilsonofN.C.Statein2010.

Thesophomore’s2011seasonactuallyisinthetopsixinACChistoryinallfourareas.Heisfifthinpassingyards,sixth in total offense, tied for fourth in passing touch-downs,andthirdintouchdownresponsibility. HeneedsjustthreepassingtouchdownstotietheACCsingle-sea-sonrecordof34setbyRiversasaseniorin2003.

ACC Total Offense BestsRk Player Team Year G Yards1. PhilipRivers N.C.State 2003 13 46002. MattRyan BostonCollege 2007 14 45093. ChrisWeinke FloridaState 2000 12 40704. RussellWilson N.C.State 2010 13 39985. JoeHamilton GeorgiaTech 1999 11 37946. TajhBoyd Clemson 2011 13 3764

ACC Passing Yardage BestsRk Player Team Year G Yards1. MattRyan BostonCollege 2007 14 45072. PhilipRivers N.C.State 2003 13 44913. ChrisWeinke FloridaState 2000 12 41674. AnthonyDilweg Duke 1988 11 38245. TajhBoyd Clemson 2011 13 3578

ACC Passing Touchdown BestsRk Player Team Year G TD1. PhilipRivers N.C.State 2003 13 342. ChrisWeinke FloridaState 2000 12 333. DannyKanell FloridaState 1995 11 324. MattRyan BostonCollege 2007 14 31 RussellWilson N.C.State 2009 12 31 TajhBoyd Clemson 2011 13 31

ACC Touchdown Responsibility BestsRk Player Team Year G TD1. PhilipRivers N.C.State 2003 13 37 RussellWilson N.C.State 2010 13 373. TajhBoyd Clemson 2011 13 364. JoeHamilton GeorgiaTech 1999 11 35 RussellWilson N.C.State 2009 12 35

Boyd Can Set Wins Record For First-Year Starter TajhBoydhasledClemsonto10victoriesin2011,hisfirstyearasastarter.Withonemorewin,hewillsettheTi-gerrecordforvictoriesbyastartingquarterbackinhisfirstyearasastarter.Therecordis10,setbyBoyd,ChrisMo-rocco(1989),andDeChaneCameron(1990).Moroccowasaseniorbutinhisfirstyearasstarterin1989,andCameronwasajuniorin1990whenhewasinhisfirstyearasstarter.KyleParkerhadninewinsin2009inhisfirstyearaswell. Boydisasophomore,buthedoesnotownthesopho-morerecordforwins(outright)...yet. ThatisalsoheldbyRodneyWilliams,whowon10gamesasasophomore in1986,butthatwasnotWilliams’firstyearasstarter. Wil-liamsstartedasafreshmanin1985.

Boyd a Top-10 Regular Tajh Boyd passed for a career-high 386 yards in thevictory#19AuburnonSeptember17,thenthrewfor344yardsinthevictoryover#11FloridaStatethenextweek.HejoinedCharlieWhitehurstastheonlyTigersinhistoryto pass for 300 yards in consecutive games. Whitehurstdiditinthefinaltworegular-seasongamesof2003. AlooktothelistbelowshowsthatBoyddidmorethanjustbreakthe300-yardmark,hehashadtwoofthetop-fouryardagegamesinTigerhistory. Boydhasalreadysetfourrecordsthisyear.Hepassedforatleastthreetouchdownsineachofthehisfourstarts,therecordforconsecutivegamesthrowingatleastthreetouchdownpasses.

Passing Yards in a Game in Tiger HistoryYear Player Opponent C-A Yds2002 CharlieWhitehurst Duke 34-52 4202011 TajhBoyd Auburn 30-42 3862007 CullenHarper VirginiaTech 38-66 3722011 TajhBoyd NorthCarolina 27-46 3672011 TajhBoyd FloridaState 22-35 3441999 BrandonStreeter Virginia 24-32 3432006 WillProctor BostonCollege 25-40 3432011 TajhBoyd WakeForest 27-43 3432001 WoodrowDantzler atN.C.State 23-27 3332003 CharlieWhitehurst Duke 27-40 331

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Bowl NotesBranch a Finalist For Hendricks Award DefensiveendAndreBranchwasnamedafinalistfortheTedHendricksAward,thehonorthatgoestothetopdefensive end in the nation. It was the second straightyear Clemson had a finalist for the Hendricks Award, asDa’QuanBowerswasthe2010winner. Branch leads the ACC in sacks (10.5) and also pacestheconferenceintacklesforloss(16).Hehas78tackles,second-mostontheteam,andistryingtobecomethefirstlinemantoleadtheTigersintacklessince1984,whenWil-liamPerryledthesquadwith100tackles. Branch, a First-Team All-ACC player from Richmond,VA,had foursacksandsix tackles for lossat#10VirginiaTechonOctober1, leadingtheTigers toa23-3win. HethenrecoveredafumbleontheopeningsnapoftheACCChampionshipgamethatenabledClemsontogetontherighttrackinits38-10winovertheHokiesonDecember3.

Brown Has Career Day Graduate defensive end Kourtnei Brown, a native ofCharlotte,NC,hadthegameofhislifeintheTigers’victoryoverNorthCarolinaonOctober22.Hehadtwodefensivereturnsfortouchdowns,thefirsttimeaTigerhasdonethatsince1954. First, Brown had a 20-yard interception return for atouchdowninthesecondquarter,thenhada26-yardfum-blereturnforanotherscoreinthethirdquarter. HisfirsttouchdownputtheTigersahead24-10,aturningpointinthegame. Brown became the firstTiger to total two defensivescoresinonegamesince1954,whenWaltLarrawayscoredonaninterceptionreturnandablockedpuntagainstTheCitadel.Larrawayplayedbothwaysandonspecialteamsinthosedays. BrownwasnamedWalterCampFoundationNationalDefensivePlayer-of-the-Weekandthenationaldefensiveperformer-of-the-week by the College Football Perfor-manceAwardsforhiseffortsagainsttheTarHeels. Brown also became just the third player in the na-tion inthe last12yearstoscoreona fumblereturnandaninterceptionreturninthesamegame.PaulMcClendon(TexasTech) had a six-yard fumble return and a 50-yardinterception return for a score against North Texas onSeptember22,2001. ShawnHackett (WestVirginia)hada50-yardinterceptionreturnanda10-yardfumblereturnfor a touchdown against Rutgers on November 3, 2001.Therefore,noonehaddoneitinalmost10years.

Catanzaro Accurate From Long Range FreshmanplacekickerChandlerCatanzarois20-25(80percent)onfieldgoalsthisyear. Thattotalincludes7-10onfieldgoalsof40+yards,astrong70-percentmarkthatis seventh-best in Clemson history given a minimum offiveattempts.That70-percentfigureisthebestbyaTigersince2001,whenAaronHuntwas5-5. Catanzaro was 6-9 on field goals of 40+ yards as afreshmanin2010andis13-19inhiscareer,a68.4-percentfigure that best in Clemson history for a career. DonaldIgwebuikeissecondinschoolhistorywitha60.9-percentfigure(14-23)forhiscareer. Overall,Catanzarois34-47(.723)onfieldgoalsinhiscareer.Oneofthosefieldgoalswasa43-yarderonthefi-nalplayofthegameagainstWakeForest,akickthatgaveClemsona31-28victorytoclinchtheACCAtlanticDivisiontitle.

Clemson’s Top Field Goal % From 40+ Yards Rk Player Year FG-A Pct. 1. DonaldIgwebuike 1984 8-8 100.0 AaronHunt 2001 5-5 100.0 3. BobPaulling 1983 5-6 83.3 4. NelsonWelch 1992 9-11 81.8 5. BobPaulling 1982 6-8 75.0 6. ChrisGardocki 1989 10-14 71.4 7. ChandlerCatanzaro 2011 7-10 70.0 8. ChandlerCatanzaro 2010 6-9 66.7 9. ChrisGardocki 1990 7-11 63.610. NelsonWelch 1994 5-8 62.5Note:Minimumfiveattempts.

Catanzaro’s Perfect Day ChandlerCatanzarowasaperfect5-5onfieldgoalsinthewinoverBostonCollegeonOctober8.Heconnectedonkicksof38,42,18,20,and47yardsonawindydayinDeathValley. Catanzarois20-25onfieldgoalsfortheyear,including7-10onfieldgoalsof40+yards.Inhiscareer,heis13-19onfieldgoalsfrom40+yards,asthe68-percentmarkisthebestinClemsonhistory. For his performance against Boston College, Catan-zarowontheLeatherHelmetAward,anhonorpresentedbytheBostonCollegeTouchdownClubtotheMVPoftheClemsonvs.BostonCollegegame.Healsowasnamedna-tional kicker-of-the-week by the College Football Perfor-manceAwards.

Catanzaro Nails Winner to Send Tigers to Charlotte Sophomore Chandler Catanzaro became the firstTi-ger inhistory tokickawalkofffieldgoalatDeathValleywhenhebooteda43-yardfieldgoalonthelastplayofthegametogiveClemsona31-28victoryoverWakeForestonNovember12. Thevictoryculminatedacomeback froma14-pointdeficitandclinchedtheACCAtlanticDivisiontitle. ThelasttimeClemsonwonagameonafieldgoalinwalkofffashiontookplaceatSouthCarolinain2007,whenMarkBuchholzkickeda35-yardertobeatSouthCarolina23-21. Catanzaro had missed a 30-yard field goal earlier inthequarterthatwouldhavegiventheTigersathree-pointlead. However, theTiger defense got the ball back andgaveCatanzaroanotheropportunity.Evenafteratimeouttoicehim,Catanzaromadethegame-winner.

Cloy Pops the Question GraduateoffensivelinemanMasonCloymadehisfinalappearance in Memorial Stadium special. After runningdowntheHillpriortotheWakeForestgameonNovember12forthefinaltime.Hemethisgirlfriend,ShannonHead-ley, on the Clemson sideline and proposed. He actuallycarriedtheengagementringwithhimdowntheHill.ShehadbeenbroughttothesidelinetoposeforapicturewithCloyandhisparents,anormaloccurrenceonSeniorDay. Shannonsaid“yes”andthemomentwascapturedonESPNpriortothegameandshownonSportsCenterthatnight.ItwasafittingweekendforCloytodoit,becauseheisplanningacareerinthemilitaryandtheproposalwasmadeonVeteran’sDayweekend.

Diehl Sets Tiger Games Record SeniorfullbackChadDiehlsettheClemsonrecordforgamesatN.C.StateonNovember19.Hehasappearedin56games,including19asastarter,duringhiscareerthatdatestothe2007season.Diehlplayedinthreegamesasafirst-yearfreshmanin2007beforesufferinganinjurythatendedhisseason. Diehl hasplayed inall53games for theTigers sincethebeginningofthe2008season,including13thisyear.Heshouldfinishwith57aftertheOrangeBowl,anditwillbeatoughrecordtobreak.

Ford to be Inducted Into Orange Bowl Hall of Fame FormerHeadCoachDannyFord(1978-89)willbein-ductedintotheOrangeBowlHallofFamethisyear.Thisisthe30thanniversaryofClemson’s1981NationalCham-pionshipseason,andFordandtheTigersclinchedthetitlewith 22-15 win over Nebraska in the 1982 Orange Bowl.FordwillbethesecondClemsonpersonoffthe1981teamtobeinducted,aslinebackerJeffDavis,thedefensiveMVPofthatgame,wasinductedtwoyearsago.

Ford Facts• Led Clemson to the 1981 National Championship at the age 33,

stilltheyoungestheadcoachtowinthenationaltitle.• Hada96-29-4record(.760)atClemson.• Won five conference titles (1981,82,86,87,88), second-most in

ClemsonhistorybehindFrankHoward’ssix.• LedClemsontoa30-2-2recordbetween1981-83,thebestrecord

inthenationduringthatera.• Won18gamesovertop-20teams,stillaTigerrecord.• Seven of his 11 teams finished in the top 20, including five that

wererankedinthetop10.• Coached in eight bowl games and won six, as all six were over

teamsrankedinthetop20.HedefeatedHallofFameHeadCoach-es Woody Hayes (Ohio State), Don Nehlen (West Virginia), TomOsborne (Nebraska), Joe Paterno (Penn State), and Barry Switzer(Oklahoma)inbowlgames.

• Coached26All-Americansand71First-TeamAll-ACCselections.• 42ofhisformerplayersweredraftedbytheNFLand11wonSuper

BowlChampionshiprings.

Freeman a Finalist For Rimington Trophy CenterDaltonFreemanwasnamedoneofsixfinalistsfortheDaveRimingtonTrophy.Thehonorgoestothetopcenterincollegefootball.Freeman,ajunior,becamethefirstTiger center to be named a finalist since 2001 (KyleYoung).Youngwasalsoafinalistin2000. Freeman was the First-Team All-ACC center for thisseason,thefirstClemsoncenternamedFirst-TeamAll-ACCsinceYoungin2000.Freemanhasstartedall13gamesthis

CHANDLER CATANZARO MADE ALL FIVE OF HIS FIELD-GOAL ATTEMPTS IN CLEMSON’S 36-14 WIN OVER BOSTON COLLEGE ON OCTOBER 8.


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Bowl Notesyearand35ofhis39gamesplayedoverhisthree-yearca-reer.Hehasplayed975snapsthisseason,morethananyplayerinschoolhistory. A starter on two ACC Atlantic Division champion-shipteams,FreemanisabigreasontheTigersare inthetop30inthenationintotaloffense,passingoffense,andscoringoffense.Withonegameleftthisseason,Clemsonhas already established a school record for total offense(5,728),passingyards(3,702),andpoints(437),andhasthesecond-mosttouchdowns(54)inschoolhistory.

Hopkins Back-to-Back 50-Catch Seasons Clemson’stopreceiverinthewinover#3VirginiaTechintheACCChampionshipgamewassophomoreDeAndreHopkins.TheCentral,SCnativehadsevencatchesfor92yardstohelpClemsonto240passingyardsonthenight. HopkinshasbeenClemson’ssecond-leadingreceiverthis year with 62 catches for 871 yards and four touch-downs.Hehad157receivingyardsagainstNorthCarolina,thehighfigurebyaTigerthisyear. Hopkins had 52 receptions last year as a first-yearfreshman, the second-most receptions by a freshman inTigerhistory. Hopkinsalreadyhas10morecatchesthanhehadlastyear.Henowhas114receptionsinhisfirsttwoyears,themostcatchesinClemsonhistoryforaplayerattheendofhissophomoreseason. HopkinsjoinedDerrickHamilton(2001-03)astheonlyplayersinACChistorywithatleast50receptionsineachofhisfirsttwoyears.

Humphries Makes Early Start First-yearfreshmanAdamHumphriesstartedatwidereceiver against Troy to become just the 14th first-yearfreshmantostartaseason-opener.SammyWatkins,alsoafirst-yearfreshman,wassupposedtostart,butWatkinswasonthefieldfortheopeningkickoffandhecameonthefield for thesecondplay. Watkinsthencaughta33-yardtouchdownpass.

First-Year Freshman Participants Since 1999Year First-YearFreshmen1999 (5) David Ellis (LB), Rodney Feaster (LB), Brian Mance (CB),

BernardRambert(TB),RodneyThomas(LB)2000 (4)AaronHunt(PK),YusefKelly(RB),JohnLeake(LB),Ronnie

Thomas(WR)2001 (9) Eric Coleman (DT), Roscoe Crosby (WR), Airese Currie

(WR), Maurice Fountain (DE), Ben Hall (TE), Leroy Hill (LB),TavaghnMonts(DB),TravisPugh(FS),EricSampson(LB)

2002 (1)JustinMiller(CB)2003 (5) Tramaine Billie (LB), Jad Dean (PK), Marion Dukes (OT),

SergioGilliam(CB),BrandonPilgrim(OG)2004 (2)La’DonteHarris(WR),BarryRichardson(OT)2005 (8)AntonioClay(LB),JamesDavis(RB),TylerGrisham(WR),

HaydrianLewis(CB),JockMcKissic(DT),PhillipMerling(DE),JoshMiller(LB),RendrickTaylor(WR)

2006 (8)KevinAlexander(LB),CrezdonButler(CB),JeremyCamp-bell (LB), Jamie Cumbie (DE), Jacoby Ford (WR), MichaelPalmer(TE),RickySapp(DE),C.J.Spiller(RB)

2007 (11)KourtneiBrown(DE),MiguelChavis(DT),ScottyCooper(LB),ChadDiehl(FB),XavierDye(WR),MarcusGilchrist(CB),JarvisJenkins(DT),WillyKorn(QB),BrianLinthicum(TE),De-AndreMcDaniel(S),RennieMoore(DE)

2008 (8)DanielAndrews(LB),Da’QuanBowers(DE),JamieHarper(RB),StanleyHunter(LB),MarquanJones(WR),AntoineMc-Clain(OL),BrandonThompson(DT),DawsonZimmerman(P)

2009 (3)MalliciahGoodman (DE),CoricoHawkins (LB), JonathanMeeks(S)

2010 (4)DeAndreHopkins(WR),MartinJenkins(DB),JustinParker(LB),DariusRobinson(CB)

2011 (13)StephoneAnthony,MikeBellamy,MartavisBryant,CoreyCrawford, Adam Humphries, Grady Jarrett, Charone Peake,RobertSmith,TonySteward,ColeStoudt,LateekTownsend,SammyWatkins,DeShawnWilliams

Morris Top Offensive Coordinator By Rivals.com Offensive Coordinator Chad Morris was named thenationaloffensivecoordinator-of-the-yearbyRivals.com. MorrishastakentheTigerstoschoolrecordsinpass-ingyards,totalyards,andscoringoffenseinhisfirstyearwith program, helping Clemson to a 10-3 record and anACC Championship. Clemson has improved its total of-fensebyover100yardspergameover lastyearandhas

improvedfrom88th in thenationto29th. Clemsonhasalsoimprovedfrom78thto21stinpassingoffense. TheTigershavea1,000-yardrusher(AndreEllington)and a 1,000-yard receiver (Sammy Watkins) for just thethirdtimeinschoolhistory,andquarterbackTajhBoydhasestablished school marks for passing yards, touchdownpasses,touchdownresponsibility,andtotaloffense. Morris has accomplished these statistics against aschedule that has included games against five top-25teams,includingtwovictoriesoverVirginiaTech,whowasranked #3 entering the ACC Championship game. Thattied for the highest-ranked team Clemson has beaten inhistory.

No Obstacle For Price OneofthekeystoClemson’ssuccessonoffensethisyearhasbeentheplayofleftoffensivetacklePhilipPrice.TheDillon,SCnativeisthefirstoriginalwalk-ontostartontheoffensivelinefortheTigerssince2004,whenTommySharpewasthestartingcenter.Sharpewasactuallyatwo-yearstarter(2003,04)withquarterbackCharlieWhitehurst. Pricewasafirst-teamAll-ACCselectionbyCBSSports.comandwasanHonorableMentionAll-ACCpickbytheACCSportsMediaAssociation. Below is a list of original Tiger walk-ons who havestartedoverthecourseoftheseasoninthelast30years.

Original Tiger Walk-ons Who Became StartersYear Player Pos. Class1981 AnthonyRose CB Sr.1982 ReggiePleasant CB So.1984 ReggiePleasant CB Sr.1985 A.J.Johnson FS Jr.1987 DannyPearman TE Sr. RicardoHooper WR Jr.1988 RicardoHooper WR Sr.1989 RobBodine MG So.1990 RobBodine MG Jr.1991 RobBodine MG Sr.1994 EdGlenn TE Sr.2003 TommySharpe C Jr.2004 TommySharpe C Sr.2005 ThomasHunter TE Jr.2006 ThomasHunter TE Sr.2011 PhillipPrice OT Sr.Note:Nonspecial-teamsplayers.

Swinney Finalist for National Awards HeadCoachDaboSwinneyisoneof10finalistsfortheBearBryantAward,thenationalcoach-of-the-yearawardpresentedbytheAmericanHeartAssociation.TheawardissponsoredbytheMarathonOilCorporation.TheawardwillbeannouncedandpresentedonJanuary19inHous-ton,TX. Swinneywasalsonamedaregionalcoach-of-the-yearbytheAmericanFootballCoachesAssociation. Swinney guided Clemson to the ACC Championshipthis year with a 38-10 win over #3VirginiaTech in Char-lotte.TheTigershavedefeatedteamsrankedinthetop25fourtimesthisyear,tiedforsecondinthenationandthemostinoneyearinClemsonhistory.Clemson’swinoverVirginiaTechtied for thehighest-rankedteamtheTigershavedefeatedinhistory. The10-3Tigershavegainedthemostwinsinaseasonin21years for theprogram,andavictoryoverWestVir-giniaintheOrangeBowlwouldgiveClemson11winsforthefirsttimein30years. This is the third award that Swinney has been listedasafinalist.HewasalsooneoffivefinalistsfortheEddieRobinsonAwardandoneof10finalistsfortheLibertyMu-tualCoach-of-the-YearAward.

Swinney Leads Nation in Career APR Head Coach Dabo Swinney is first among activecoaches in terms of career APR with a 988 figure. Swin-ney has been the head coach of theTigers for three fullseasonsandforhalfofthe2008season. The Clemson football program’s APR score for the2009-10 cohort (four-year period from 2006-07 through

2009-10) is third-best among the top-25 public institu-tionsintheFBS.OnlyRutgersandOhioStatearehigheramongU.S.News&WorldReport’sTop25publicinstitu-tionsintheFBS. Rutgershasthetopfigureamongpublic institutionswitha988figure,followedbyOhioStateat985.Clemsonis third at 977 and is followed by Georgia and Florida at976. As far as all schools that play in the FBS, Clemson isin a tie for 12th place in the nation with private schoolsStanfordandVanderbilt(alsoat977). Northwestern has the top APR with a 993 figure forthetimeperiodexamined.Rutgersissecondat988andNorthernIllinoisisthirdat987.

Top Career APR Scores Rk HeadCoach School APR 1. DaboSwinney Clemson 988 2. PatFitzgerald Northwestern 986 3. KenNiumatalolo Navy 981 4. PaulJohnson GeorgiaTech 980 GregSchiano Rutgers 980 6. TonyCalhoun AirForce 979 7. FrankSpaziani BostonCollege 978 8. DavidCutcliffe Duke 976 9. ChrisPetersen BoiseState 97510. RickStockstill MiddleTennessee 973

Thomas Scores Touchdown & Catches Pass Offensive lineman BrandonThomas scored a touch-downatGeorgiaTechonOctober29whenherecoveredaTajhBoydfumbleintheendzone.Hewascreditedwitharushingtouchdownontheplay,butgetsnorushingyardsnoranattemptsinceherecoveredtheball. ThomasbecamethefirstClemsonoffensive linemanto score a touchdown since 1966, when All-AmericanguardHarryOlszewskiscoredwhenherecoveredafum-bleinmid-airandraced12yardsforascoreagainstSouthCarolina.Clemsonwonthatgame35-10,givingtheTigerstheACCChampionship. ThomasalsohasareceptionthisyearonatippedpassandistheonlyClemsonoffensivelinemaninhistorywitharushingtouchdownandareceptioninthesameyear.

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Bowl NotesWalker Sets Starts Record Graduate offensive tackle LandonWalker has playedmoresnapsthananyotherplayer(besidesKyleYoung)inschoolhistoryandhassettheTigerrecordforstarts.Whenhestartedagainst#3VirginiaTechntheACCChampion-ship game, he set the school record with his 48th start.Walker, who is the son of a member of Clemson’s 1981NationalChampionshipteam,hasplayed3,065snapsonoffenseinhiscareer.

Clemson Career Leaders in Snaps Rk Player,Pos. Years Snaps 1. KyleYoung,C 1998-01 3097 2. LandonWalker,OT 2008-11 3065 3. GlennRountree,OG 1994-97 3048 4. CharlieWhitehurst,QB 2002-05 2875 5. EricHarmon,OG 1987-90 2870 6. BarryRichardson,OT 2004-07 2778 7. JimBundren,OT 1994-97 2772 8. RobertCarswell,FS 1997-00 2760 9. DeAndreMcDaniel,S/LB 2007-10 275010. MichaelHamlin,S 2005-08 2683Note:Doesnotincludespecialteamssnaps.

Watkins Named ACC Rookie-of-the-Year WidereceiverSammyWatkinswasnamedACCRook-ie-of-the-Year by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Asso-ciation.Watkinsreceived43ofthe45votesinbecomingClemson’sfirstACCRookie-of-the-Yearsince2005(JamesDavis). Watkinshas77receptionsfor1,153yardsand11re-ceivingtouchdownsthisyear.Hehassettheschoolrecordforreceivingyards inaseasonandhastiedthemarkfortouchdowncatches.Watkinsleadsallfreshmennationallyin receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns, and hisfiguresarealsofreshmanACCrecords.Additionally,Wat-kinshastotaled173.1all-purposeyardspergame,fourth-mostinthenation,firstamongfreshmen,andmostinACChistoryamongfreshmen. Watkins has three games of at least 150 receivingyards, already a school career record, and he has fivegames of at least 100 receiving yards. He has accom-plishedthisin12games,ashesufferedashoulderinjuryearlyinthethirdquarteragainstWakeForest,thenmissedtheN.C.Stategamethefollowingweek. Watkins was honored with a weekly award seventimes by the ACC this year, four times as the ACC Rook-ie-of-the-Week and three times as ACC Receiver-of-the-Week.Hewasalsonamednationalfreshman-of-the-weekthreetimesbyRivals.com. The Fort Myers, FL native had 345 all-purpose yardsat Maryland, the fourth-most all-purpose yards in ACChistory and the most in Clemson history. He also had a284-yardgameagainstGeorgiaTech.Watkinshasscored12 touchdowns overall and needs just one to break C.J.Spiller’sClemsonfreshmanrecordof12setin2006. WatkinswasnamedFirst-TeamAll-ACC,thefirstTigerfirst-yearfreshmantoearnFirst-TeamAll-ACChonorssinceAnthonySimmons(LB)in1995. Watkins is Clemson’s sixth ACC Rookie-of-the-YearandthefirstsincerunningbackJamesDavisin2005.HeisthefifthwidereceivertoearnthedistinctionandthefirstsinceGeorgiaTech’sCalvinJohnsonin2004.

Clemson’s ACC Rookie-of-the-YearsYear Player Pos.1979 ChuckMcSwain RB1987 TerryAllen RB1990 RonaldWilliams RB1995 AnthonySimmons LB2005 JamesDavis RB2011 SammyWatkins WR

Watkins Reaching Rare Heights Sammy Watkins had five catches for 62 yards whileplayingjustovertwoquarters inthewinoverWakeFor-estonNovember12. Intheprocess,hebecamejustthefourthTigerinhistorytogoover1,000receivingyardsinaseason. Hehas1,153on77receptions in2011,as the1,153yardsaremostinschoolhistory.

Watkinshad197all-purposeyardsagainstWakeFor-estandhas2,077all-purposeyardsin2011,anaverageof173.1yardspergame.Hisyardagetotalisalreadysecond-mostinClemsonhistory.HeisjustthesecondTigerwithatleast2,000all-purposeyardsinaseason.C.J.Spillerhastherecordwith2,680all-purposeyardsin2009.

Clemson’s 1,000-Yard ReceiversRk Player Year G Rec. Avg. Yards 1. SammyWatkins 2011 12 77 15.0 1153 2. RodGardner 1999 12 80 13.6 1084 3. AaronKelly 2007 13 88 12.3 1081 4. RodGardner 2000 12 58 18.1 1050 5. DerrickHamilton 2003 13 62 16.5 1026

Watkins Sets Career Record One of the most telling statistics on the impact offreshman Sammy Watkins has been his ability to havehighreceivingyardagegames.Injust12games,Watkinsalready has a school-record three games of 150+ receiv-ingyards. AaronKellyandPerryTuttlehadthepreviousrecordwithtwoapiece. Watkins had 10 catches for 155 yards in the victoryover#19Auburn.InthewinoverBostonCollege,headd-edsevencatchesfor152yards.Hethenhadninecatchesfor153yardsatGeorgiaTech. Watkins has seven of the top-15, single-game fresh-manreceptionbests inTigerhistory, includinghis fresh-manrecord10catchesagainstAuburninhisthirdcareergame.

Watkins’ All-Purpose Total in Top Five in ACC History Freshman wide receiver Sammy Watkins has 2,077all-purpose yards this year, fourth-most in ACC historyandmostamongleaguefreshmen.DavidWilson(VirginiaTech)hasanACC-high2,129all-purposeyards. WatkinshasalreadybrokentheACCrecordforall-pur-poseyardsbyafreshmaninaseason.RyanWilliams(Vir-giniaTech)had1,835yardsall-purposeyardsin14gamesin 2009. Watkins had a school-record 345 all-purposeyardsatMarylandonOctober15,asthatwasfourth-mostinACChistory.

ACC’s Best All-Purpose Yardage SeasonsRk Player School Year Avg Yards 1. C.J.Spiller Clemson 2009 191.4 2680 2. TorreySmith Maryland 2009 182.7 2192 3. DavidWilson VirginiaTech 2011 163.8 2129 4. SammyWatkins Clemson 2011 173.1 2077 5. ThomasJones Virginia 1999 186.7 2054 6. DonMcCauley NorthCarolina 1970 183.7 2021 7. TorryHolt N.C.State 1998 179.9 1979

Watkins Sets All-Purpose Record at Maryland FreshmanSammyWatkinswasnamedoneoftwoPaulHornungAwardPlayers-of-the-WeekforhisperformanceinClemson’s56-45winatMaryland.TheHornungAward,presentedbyTexasRoadhouse,isawardedannuallytothenation’smostversatileplayer. Watkinshadaschool-record345all-purposeyardsinthegame.Hehadeightreceptionsfor105yardsandtwotouchdownsandfivekickoffreturnsfor207yardsandan-othertouchdown. Healsohada33-yardcarry. The345all-purpose yards broke C.J. Spiller’sTiger record of 312,setagainstFloridaStatein2009,andisthefourth-highestfigureinACChistory. WatkinshadthreetotaltouchdownsatMaryland,thetworeceivingtouchdownsandan89-yardkickoffreturnforascore.ThethreetouchdownstiedtheClemsonfresh-man record set by Ronald Williams against AppalachianState in 1990. Watkins’ 207 kickoff return yards werethesecond-most inClemsonhistory. JustinMillerhadathen-NCAArecord282kickoffreturnyardsandtwotouch-downsatFloridaStatein2004. Watkins also became just the second player in thenationinthelast12yearstototalatleast200kickoffre-turnyards,100receivingyards,andthreetouchdownsinonegame.TheotherwasEricPage(Toledo),whodiditin2010.

Clemson’s Top All-Purpose Yardage GamesYds Player Opponent Year Rush Rec. PR KOR345 SammyWatkins Maryland 2011 33 105 -- 207312 C.J.Spiller FloridaState 2009 165 67 9 71310 C.J.Spiller Miami(FL) 2009 81 104 -- 125301 C.J.Spiller GeorgiaTech 2009 233 5 -- 63284 SammyWatkins GeorgiaTech 2011 7 153 -- 124282 JustinMiller FloridaState 2004 -- -- -- 282274 TerrenceFlagler WakeForest 1986 209 65 -- --

Clemson’s Top Kickoff Return Yardage GamesYds Player Opponent Year282 JustinMiller FloridaState 2004207 SammyWatkins Maryland 2011174 DaveThomas GeorgiaTech 1972160 JohnShields Alabama 1969159 DennisGoss NorthCarolina 1971158 TerranceRoulhac SouthCarolina 1986

ACC’s Top All-Purpose Yardage GamesYds Player School Opponent Year411 JohnLeach WakeForest Maryland 1993397 BrandonTate NorthCarolina McNeeseState 2008372 PeterWarrick FloridaState Clemson 1997345 SammyWatkins Clemson Maryland 2011

Zimmerman a Finalist For Two Major Awards PunterDawsonZimmermanwasafinalistfortwoma-jorawardsin2011.Hewasoneof10finalistsfortheLowe’sSeniorClassAward,anhonorthattakesintoaccountcom-munityservice,classroomaccomplishment,character,andexcellence in competition. It is presented by the NCAAandsponsoredbyLowe’s. The Wuerffel Trophy is presented by the All-SportsAssociation of Florida and is named after former FloridaquarterbackandHeismanTrophywinnerDannyWuerffel.It is an award that combines exemplary community ser-vice, outstanding academic achievement, and athleticachievement.Zimmermanwasoneof13finalistsforthathonor.Hewasalsooneoffourstudent-athletesinthetop10forbothawards. In2011,Zimmermanisaveraging42.0yardsperpuntandhasaveragedatleast40yardsperpuntinninegames.Hehas18puntsinsidethe20andhasninepuntsof50+yards.ZimmermanissecondinTigerhistoryinnetpunt-ingaverageandsixthingrosspuntingaverage.Hehasa3.93careerGPAinEnglishandisveryactiveincommunityserviceactivitieswiththefootballteamandonhisown.

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2011 Honors & AwardsTeam

• DiscoverOrangeBowlparticipant• ACCChampions• ACCAtlanticDivisionChampions• #15infinalBCSstandings,#14byAP,and#14byUSAToday• #5inBCSstandingsonOctober23,Clemson’shighestrankinginhistory• BecamebowleligibleonOctober7,theearliestdateonthecalen-

darinprogramhistory• EndeddefendingNationalChampionAuburn’s17-gamewinning

streak,thelongestinthenationatthetime• NationalTeam-of-the-Weekvs.FloridaStatebyFootballWritersAssociation

#83 Dwayne Allen, TE• JohnMackeyAwardrecipient• First-teamAll-AmericanbyAP• First-teamAll-AmericanbyESPN.com• First-teamAll-AmericanbyFootballWritersAssociation• First-teamAll-AmericanbyPhilSteele• First-teamAll-AmericanbySI.com• Second-teamAll-AmericanbyCBSSports.com• HonorableMentionAll-AmericanbyProFootballWeekly• First-TeamAll-ACCselection• First-teamAll-ACCbyCBSSports.com• First-teamAll-ACCbyESPN.com• First-teamAll-ACCbyPhilSteele• JohnMackeyAwardNationalTightEnd-of-the-Weekvs.Auburn

#10 Tajh Boyd, QB• MVPoftheACCChampionshipGame• DaveyO’BrienAwardsemifinalist• MaxwellAwardsemifinalist• HonorableMentionAll-AmericanbySI.com• First-TeamAll-ACCselection• First-teamAll-ACCbyCBSSports.com• First-teamAll-ACCbyESPN.com• First-teamAll-ACCbyPhilSteele• ManningAwardNationalQuarterback-of-the-Weekvs.Auburn• ManningAwardNationalQuarterback-of-the-Weekvs.FloridaState• ManningAwardNationalQuarterback-of-the-Weekvs.Maryland• ManningAwardNationalQuarterback-of-the-Weekvs.NorthCarolina• ACCOffensiveBack-of-the-Weekvs.Auburn• ACCPlayer-of-the-Weekvs.FloridaStatebyRivals.com• ACCOffensiveBack-of-the-Weekvs.FloridaState• ACCOffensiveBack-of-the-Weekvs.NorthCarolina

#40 Andre Branch, DE• TedHendricksAwardfinalist• Second-teamAll-AmericanbyCBSSports.com• Second-teamAll-AmericanbyPhilSteele• Second-teamAll-AmericanbyRivals.com• Second-teamAll-AmericanbySI.com• Second-teamAll-AmericanbyWalterCampFoundation• Third-teamAll-AmericanbyAP• First-TeamAll-ACCselection

• First-teamAll-ACCbyCBSSports.com• First-teamAll-ACCbyESPN.com• First-teamAll-ACCbyPhilSteele• ACCPlayer-of-the-Weekvs.VirginiaTechbyRivals.com• ACCDefensiveLineman-of-the-Weekvs.VirginiaTech

#90 Kourtnei Brown, DE• NationalDefensivePerformer-of-the-Weekvs.NorthCarolinabyCollegeFootballPerformanceAwards• NationalDefensivePlayer-of-the-Weekvs.NorthCarolinabyFootballWritersAssociation• NationalDefensivePlayer-of-the-Weekvs.NorthCarolinabyWalterCampFoundation• NationalDefensiveLineman-of-the-Weekvs.NorthCarolinabyCollegeFootballPerformanceAwards• ACCDefensiveLineman-of-the-Weekvs.NorthCarolina

#39 Chandler Catanzaro, PK• LouGrozaAwardsemifinalist• NationalKicker-of-the-Weekvs.BostonCollegebyLouGrozaAward• Second-TeamAll-ACCselection• Second-teamAll-ACCbyPhilSteele• ACCSpecialist-of-the-Weekvs.BostonCollege

#23 Andre Ellington, RB• Second-TeamAll-ACCselection• Second-teamAll-ACCbyPhilSteele• ACCOffensiveBack-of-the-Weekvs.Maryland

#55 Dalton Freeman, C• RimingtonTrophyfinalist• HonorablementionAll-AmericanbySI.com• First-TeamAll-ACCselection• First-teamAll-ACCbyESPN.com• First-teamAll-ACCbyPhilSteele• ACCOffensiveLineman-of-the-Weekvs.WakeForest

Chad Morris, Offensive Coordinator• NationalOffensiveCoordinator-of-the-YearbyRivals.com• NationalOffensiveCoordinator-of-the-Weekvs.AuburnbyRivals.com

#79 Phillip Price, OT• First-teamAll-ACCbyCBSSports.com• HonorableMentionAll-ACCselection

Kevin Steele, Defensive Coordinator• NationalDefensiveCoordinator-of-the-Weekvs.VirginiaTechbyRivals.com

Dabo Swinney, Head Coach• RegionalAFCACoach-of-the-Yearrecipient• BearBryantNationalCoach-of-the-YearAwardfinalist• EddieRobinsonCoach-of-the-YearAwardfinalist• LibertyMutualNationalCoach-of-the-Yearfinalist

#98 Brandon Thompson, DT• HonorablementionAll-AmericanbyProFootballWeekly• First-teamAll-ACCbyCBSSports.com• First-teamAll-ACCbyPhilSteele• Second-TeamAll-ACCselection

#72 Landon Walker, OT• Third-teamAll-ACCbyPhilSteele• HonorableMentionAll-ACCselection• ACCOffensiveLineman-of-the-Weekvs.NorthCarolina

#2 Sammy Watkins, WR• BiletnikoffAwardsemifinalist• WalterCampPlayer-of-the-Yearsemifinalist• ACCRookie-of-the-Year• ACCFreshman-of-the-YearbyCBSSports.com• NationalFreshman-of-the-YearbyColumbus(OH)TouchdownClub• NationalFreshman-of-the-YearbyRivals.com• NationalFreshman-of-the-YearbySportingNews• NationalOffensiveFreshman-of-the-YearbyCollegeFootballNews.com• First-teamAll-American(all-purpose)byAP• First-teamAll-American(all-purpose)byFoxSports.com• First-teamAll-AmericanbyProFootballWeekly• First-teamAll-AmericanbyRivals.com• First-teamAll-American(kickreturner)bySI.com• Second-teamAll-AmericanbyPhilSteele• HonorablementionAll-AmericanbySI.com• First-teamfreshmanAll-AmericanbyCBSSports.com• First-teamfreshmanAll-AmericanbyCollegeFootballNews.com• First-teamfreshmanAll-AmericanbyPhilSteele• First-teamfreshmanAll-American(returnspecialist)byPhilSteele• First-teamfreshmanAll-AmericanbyRivals.com• First-teamfreshmanAll-AmericanbySportingNews• First-TeamAll-ACCselection• First-teamAll-ACCbyCBSSports.com• First-teamAll-ACCbyESPN.com• First-teamAll-ACCbyPhilSteele• First-teamAll-ACC(kickoffreturner)byPhilSteele• Second-TeamAll-ACC(specialist)selection• BanksMcFaddenAwardrecipient• ACCRookie-of-the-Weekvs.Wofford• NationalFreshman-of-the-Weekvs.AuburnbyRivals.com• ACCReceiver-of-the-Weekvs.Auburn• ACCRookie-of-the-Weekvs.Auburn• NationalFreshman-of-the-Weekvs.FloridaStatebyRivals.com• ACCReceiver-of-the-Weekvs.FloridaState• ACCRookie-of-the-Weekvs.BostonCollege• NationalPlayer-of-the-Weekvs.MarylandbyRivals.com• NationalFreshman-of-the-Weekvs.MarylandbyRivals.com• ACCPlayer-of-the-Weekvs.MarylandbyRivals.com• ACCReceiver-of-the-Weekvs.Maryland• ACCRookie-of-the-Weekvs.Maryland

#46 Jonathan Willard, LB• ACCLinebacker-of-the-Weekvs.BostonCollege

#96 Dawson Zimmerman, P• Lowe’sSeniorClassAwardfinalist• WuerffelAwardfinalist• Second-teamAll-ACCbyPhilSteele• HonorableMentionAll-ACCselection

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR KEVIN STEELE (LEFT) AND OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR CHAD MORRIS (RIGHT) WERE BOTH RECOGNIZED WITH HONORS DURING CLEMSON’S THREE-GAME WINNING STREAK OVER TOP-25 RANKED TEAMS.

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AP Team USA 1. Oklahoma 1 2. Alabama 2 3. Oregon 3 4. LouisianaState 4 5. BoiseState 7 6. FloridaState 5 7. Stanford 6 8. TexasA&M 9 9. OklahomaState 8 10. Nebraska 11 11. Wisconsin 10 12. SouthCarolina 12 13. VirginiaTech 13 14. TCU 15 15. Arkansas 14 16. NotreDame 18 17. MichiganState 17 18. OhioState 16 19. Georgia 22 20. MississippiState 20 21. Missouri 21 22. Florida 23 23. Auburn 19 24. WestVirginia NR 25. SouthernCalifornia NR NR Texas 24 NR PennState 25

September 4 AP Team USA 1. Oklahoma 1 2. LouisianaState 3 3. Alabama 2 4. BoiseState 5 5. FloridaState 4 6. Stanford 6 7. TexasA&M 8 8. Wisconsin 9 9. OklahomaState 7 10. Nebraska 10 11. VirginiaTech 11 12. SouthCarolina 12 13. Oregon 14 14. Arkansas 13 15. OhioState 15 16. MississippiState 17 17. MichiganState 16 18. Florida 18 19. WestVirginia 24 20. Baylor NR 21. Missouri 19 22. SouthFlorida NR 23. PennState 20 24. Texas 21 25. TCU 25 NR Auburn 22 NR ArizonaState 23

September 11 AP Team USA 1. Oklahoma 1 2. Alabama 2 3. LouisianaState 3 4. BoiseState 4 5. FloridaState 5 6. Stanford 6 7. Wisconsin 8 8. OklahomaState 7 9, TexasA&M 9 10. SouthCarolina 11 11. Nebraska 10 12. Oregon 14 13. VirginiaTech 12 14. Arkansas 13 15. MichiganState 15 16. Florida 17 17. OhioState 16 18. WestVirginia 20 19. Baylor 24 20. SouthFlorida 22 21. Auburn 19 22. ArizonaState 18 23. TCU 23 24. Texas 21 25. MississippiState 25

September 18 AP Team USA 1. Oklahoma 1 2. LouisianaState 3 3. Alabama 2 4. BoiseState 4 5. Stanford 5 6. Wisconsin 7 7. OklahomaState 6 8. TexasA&M 8 9. Nebraska 9 10. Oregon 13 11. FloridaState 14 12. SouthCarolina 10 13. VirginiaTech 11 14. Arkansas 12 15. Florida 15 16. WestVirginia 16 17. Baylor 19 18. SouthFlorida 17 19. Texas 18 20. TCU 2021. Clemson 22 22, Michigan 21 23. SouthernCalifornia NR 24. Illinois NR 25. GeorgiaTech 24 NR MichiganState 23 NR NorthCarolina 25

September 25 AP Team USA 1. LouisianaState 3 2. Oklahoma 1 3. Alabama 2 4. BoiseState 5 5. OklahomaState 6 6. Stanford 4 7. Wisconsin 7 8. Nebraska 8 9. Oregon 11 10. SouthCarolina 9 11. VirginiaTech 10 12. Florida 1213. Clemson 15 14. TexasA&M 13 15. Baylor 16 16. SouthFlorida 14 17. Texas 17 18. Arkansas 18 19. Michigan 19 20. TCU 20 21. GeorgiaTech 21 22. WestVirginia 23 23. FloridaState 24 24. Illinois 22 25. ArizonaState NR NR MichiganState 25

October 2 AP Team USA 1. LouisianaState 2 2. Alabama 3 3. Oklahoma 1 4. Wisconsin 5 5. BoiseState 6

6. OklahomaState 7 7. Stanford 4 8. Clemson 8 9. Oregon 9 10. Arkansas 12 11. Texas 10 12. Michigan 11 13. GeorgiaTech 13 14. Nebraska 15 15. Auburn 23 16. WestVirginia 19 17. Florida 18 18. SouthCarolina 14 19. Illinois 16 20. KansasState 21 21. VirginiaTech 17 22. ArizonaState 24 23. FloridaState 22 24. TexasA&M 25 25. Baylor NR NR MichiganState 20

October 9 AP Team USA 1. LouisianaState 2 2. Alabama 3 3. Oklahoma 1 4. Wisconsin 4 5. BoiseState 6 6. OklahomaState 7 7. Stanford 5 8. Clemson 8 9. Oregon 9 10. Arkansas 11 11. Michigan 10 12. GeorgiaTech 12 13. WestVirginia 16 14. Nebraska 14 15. SouthCarolina 13 16. Illinois 15 17. KansasState 18 18. ArizonaState 20 19. VirginiaTech 17 20. Baylor 24 21. TexasA&M 23 22. Texas 21 23. MichiganState 19 24. Auburn NR 25. Houston 22 NR PennState 25

October 16 AP Team USA 1. LouisianaState 2 2. Alabama 3 3. Oklahoma 1 4. Wisconsin 4 5. BoiseState 7 6. OklahomaState 6 7. Stanford 5 8. Clemson 8 9. Oregon 9 10. Arkansas 10 11. WestVirginia 14 12. KansasState 16 13. Nebraska 11

14. SouthCarolina 12 15. MichiganState 13 16. VirginiaTech 15 17. TexasA&M 18 18. Michigan 17 19. Auburn 23 20. GeorgiaTech 19 21. Houston 20 22. Washington 24 23. Illinois 21 24. Georgia NR 25. ArizonaState 25 NR PennState 22

October 23 AP Team USA 1. LouisianaState 1 2. Alabama 2 3. OklahomaState 4 4. Stanford 3 5. BoiseState 5 6. Clemson 6 7. Oregon 7 8. Arkansas 8 9. MichiganState 10 10. KansasState 12 11. Oklahoma 9 12. Wisconsin 11 13. Nebraska 13 14. SouthCarolina 14 15. VirginiaTech 15 16. TexasA&M 16 17. Michigan 17 18. Houston 18 19. TexasTech 22 20. SouthernCalifornia NR 21. PennState 19 22. Georgia 21 23. ArizonaState 20 24. Cincinnati 23 25. WestVirginia 24 NR SouthernMississippi 25

October 30 AP Team USA 1. LouisianaState 1 2. Alabama 2 3. OklahomaState 4 4. Stanford 3 5. BoiseState 5 6. Oregon 6 7. Oklahoma 7 8. Arkansas 8 9. Nebraska 9 10. SouthCarolina 1011. Clemson 12 12. VirginiaTech 11 13. Michigan 13 14. Houston 14 15. MichiganState 16 16. PennState 15 17. KansasState 19 18. Georgia 20 19. Wisconsin 17 20. ArizonaState 18 21. SouthernCalifornia NR

22. GeorgiaTech 23 23. Cincinnati 22 24. WestVirginia 21 25. Auburn NR NR SouthernMississippi 24 NR Texas 25

November 6 AP Team USA 1. LouisianaState 1 2. OklahomaState 3 3. Stanford 2 4. Alabama 4 5. BoiseState 5 6. Oregon 6 7. Oklahoma 7 8. Arkansas 8 9. Clemson 10 10. VirginiaTech 9 11. Houston 11 12. PennState 12 13. MichiganState 13 14. Georgia 16 15. SouthCarolina 15 16. Wisconsin 14 17. KansasState 22 18. SouthernCalifornia NR 19. Nebraska 17 20. GeorgiaTech 19 21. Texas 20 22. Michigan 21 23. Cincinnati 18 24. Auburn 25 25. SouthernMississippi 23 NR TCU 24

November 13 AP Team USA 1. LouisianaState 1 2. OklahomaState 2 3. Alabama 3 4. Oregon 4 5. Oklahoma 5 6. Arkansas 6 7. Clemson 8 8. Stanford 9 9. VirginiaTech 7 10. BoiseState 11 11. Houston 10 12. MichiganState 12 13. Georgia 15 14. SouthCarolina 14 15. Wisconsin 13 16. KansasState 17 17. Nebraska 16 18. SouthernCalifornia NR 19. TCU 19 20. Michigan 18 21. PennState 21 22. SouthernMississippi 20 23. FloridaState 22 24. NotreDame 25 25. Baylor NR NR GeorgiaTech 23 NR WestVirginia 24

November 20 AP Team USA 1. LouisianaState 1 2. Alabama 2 3. Arkansas 3 4. Stanford 5 5. OklahomaState 6 6. VirginiaTech 4 7. BoiseState 8 8. Houston 7 9. Oregon 9 10. SouthernCalifornia NR 11. MichiganState 10 12. Oklahoma 11 13. Georgia 14 14. SouthCarolina 13 15. Wisconsin 12 16. KansasState 15 17. Michigan 1618. Clemson 17 19. TCU 18 20. PennState 19 21. Baylor 20 22. Nebraska 22 23. NotreDame 24 24. Virginia 25 25. GeorgiaTech 21 NR WestVirginia 23

November 27 AP Team USA 1. LouisianaState 1 2. Alabama 2 3. OklahomaState 5 4. Stanford 4 5. VirginiaTech 3 6. Arkansas 10 7. Houston 6 8. Oregon 7 9. BoiseState 8 9. SouthernCalifornia NR 11. MichiganState 9 12. Georgia 14 13. Oklahoma 11 14. SouthCarolina 13 15. Wisconsin 12 16. KansasState 15 17. Michigan 16 18. TCU 17 19. Baylor 18 20. Nebraska 1921. Clemson 21 22. WestVirginia 20 23. PennState 22 24. SouthernMississippi 23 25. FloridaState 24 NR Cincinnati 25

December 4 AP Team USA 1. LouisianaState 1 2. Alabama 2 3. OklahomaState 3 4. Stanford 4 5. SouthernCalifornia NR 6. Oregon 5 7. Arkansas 7 8. BoiseState 6 9. Wisconsin 8 10. SouthCarolina 9 11. KansasState 10 12. MichiganState 13 13. Michigan 1214. Clemson 14 15. Baylor 16 16. TCU 15 17. VirginiaTech 11 18. Georgia 18 19. Oklahoma 19 20. Houston 17 21. Nebraska 20 22. SouthernMississippi 21 23. WestVirginia 22 24. PennState 23 25. FloridaState 25 NR Cincinnati 24

AFTER CLEMSON’S THRILLING 35-30 WIN OVER #11 FLORIDA STATE ON SEPTEMBER 24, THE TIGERS MOVED UP EIGHT SPOTS IN THE AP POLL.


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AssociatedPress Rk Team W-L Points Pvs 1. LouisianaState(60) 13-0 1500 1 2. Alabama 11-1 1418 2 3. OklahomaState 11-1 1400 3 4. Stanford 11-1 1283 4 5. SouthernCalifornia 10-2 1179 9 6. Oregon 11-2 1170 8 7. Arkansas 10-2 1148 6 8. BoiseState 11-1 1107 9 9. Wisconsin 11-2 1038 1510. SouthCarolina 10-2 946 1411. KansasState 10-2 829 1612. MichiganState 10-3 733 1113. Michigan 10-2 707 1714. Clemson 10-3 663 2115. Baylor 9-3 656 1916. TCU 10-2 632 1817. VirginiaTech 11-2 591 518. Georgia 10-3 566 1219. Oklahoma 9-3 386 1320. Houston 12-1 370 721. Nebraska 9-3 363 2022. SouthernMississippi 11-2 336 2423. WestVirginia 9-3 199 2224. PennState 9-3 129 2325. FloridaState 8-4 49 25

USAToday/ESPN Rk Team W-L Points Pvs 1. LouisianaState(59) 13-0 1475 1 2. Alabama 11-1 1399 2 3. OklahomaState 11-1 1367 5 4. Stanford 11-1 1286 4 5. Oregon 11-2 1232 7 6. BoiseState 11-1 1128 8 7. Arkansas 10-2 1112 10 8. Wisconsin 11-2 1085 12 9. SouthCarolina 10-2 971 1310. KansasState 10-2 878 1511. VirginiaTech 11-2 835 312. Michigan 10-2 789 1613. MichiganState 10-3 735 914. Clemson 10-3 657 2115. TCU 10-2 631 1716. Baylor 9-3 599 1817. Houston 12-1 542 618. Georgia 10-3 538 1419. Oklahoma 9-3 437 1120. Nebraska 9-3 402 1921. SouthernMississippi 11-2 366 2322. WestVirginia 9-3 278 2023. PennState 9-3 189 2224. Cincinnati 9-3 94 2525. FloridaState 8-4 68 24

BCSStandings Rk Team W-L Avg. Pvs 1. LouisianaState 13-0 1.000 1 2. Alabama 11-1 .942 2 3. OklahomaState 11-1 .933 3 4. Stanford 11-1 .848 4 5. Oregon 11-2 .790 9 6. Arkansas 10-2 .769 8 7. BoiseState 11-1 .741 7 8. KansasState 10-2 .683 11 9. SouthCarolina 10-2 .655 1210. Wisconsin 11-2 .637 1511. VirginiaTech 11-2 .519 512. Baylor 9-3 .498 1713. Michigan 10-2 .479 1614. Oklahoma 9-3 .460 1015. Clemson 10-3 .422 2016. Georgia 10-3 .412 1417. MichiganState 10-3 .388 1318. TCU 10-2 .387 1819. Houston 12-1 .350 620. Nebraska 9-3 .261 1921. SouthernMississippi 11-2 .192 2422. PennState 9-3 .131 2123. WestVirginia 9-3 .123 2324. Texas 7-5 .088 2225. Auburn 7-5 .058 ---Note:Standingsand“Avg.”areenteringbowlseason.

AtlanticDivision ACC Overall Rk Team W-L Score H R W-L Score H R N 1. Clemson 6-2 270-226 4-0 2-2 10-3 437-340 7-0 2-3 1-0 2. FloridaState 5-3 250-142 3-1 2-2 8-4 380-182 5-2 3-2 0-0 WakeForest 5-3 220-227 3-1 2-2 6-6 321-333 4-3 2-3 0-0 4. N.C.State 4-4 206-195 3-1 1-3 7-5 336-297 6-1 1-4 0-0 5. BostonCollege 3-5 139-195 1-3 2-2 4-8 218-282 2-4 2-4 0-0 6. Maryland 1-7 190-288 1-3 0-4 2-10 277-411 2-5 0-4 0-1

CoastalDivision ACC Overall Rk Team W-L Score H R W-L Score H R N 1. VirginiaTech 7-1 222-146 3-1 4-0 11-2 371-224 5-1 6-0 0-1 2. GeorgiaTech 5-3 224-212 3-1 2-2 8-4 419-309 5-2 3-2 0-0 Virginia 5-3 159-183 2-2 3-1 8-4 278-267 4-3 4-1 0-0 4. NorthCarolina 3-5 225-223 3-1 0-4 7-5 340-282 6-1 1-4 0-0 Miami(FL) 3-5 219-190 2-2 1-3 6-6 318-241 4-3 2-3 0-0 6. Duke 1-7 156-253 0-4 1-3 3-9 270-374 1-6 2-3 0-0

ChampionClemson

Player-of-the-YearDavidWilson•VirginiaTech

OffensivePlayer-of-the-YearDavidWilson•VirginiaTech

DefensivePlayer-of-the-YearLukeKuechly•BostonCollege

Rookie-of-the-YearSammyWatkins•Clemson

OffensiveRookie-of-the-YearSammyWatkins•Clemson

DefensiveRookie-of-the-YearMerrillNoel•WakeForest

Coach-of-the-YearMikeLondon•Virginia

BrianPiccoloAwardGiovaniBernard•NorthCarolina

JacobsBlockingTrophyBlakeDeChristopher•VirginiaTech

JimTatumAwardDannyCoale• VirginiaTech

First-TeamOffensePos. Player Cl. Team PtsQB TajhBoyd So. Clemson 71RB DavidWilson Jr. VirginiaTech 90RB GiovaniBernard Fr. NorthCarolina 66WR SammyWatkins Fr. Clemson 86WR ChrisGivens Jr. WakeForest 69TE DwayneAllen Jr. Clemson 78OT BlakeDeChristopher Sr. VirginiaTech 86OT ZebrieSanders Sr. FloridaState 46OG AustinPasztor Sr. Virginia 49OG OmoregieUzzi Jr. GeorgiaTech 45C DaltonFreeman Jr. Clemson 44PK DustinHopkins Jr. FloridaState 75SP T.J.Graham Sr. N.C.State 45

First-TeamDefensePos. Player Cl. Team PtsDE AndreBranch Sr. Clemson 79DE QuintonCoples Sr. NorthCarolina 64DT JoeVellano Jr. Maryland 68DT MattConrath Sr. Virginia 55LB LukeKuechly Jr. BostonCollege 90LB SeanSpence Sr. Miami(FL) 82LB ZachBrown Sr. NorthCarolina 48CB DavidAmerson So. N.C.State 86CB ChaseMinnifield Sr. Virginia 47S MattDaniels Sr. Duke 80S JoshBush Sr. WakeForest 41P ShawnPowell Sr. FloridaState 85

Second-TeamOffensePos. Player Cl. Team PtsQB LoganThomas So. VirginiaTech 49RB LamarMiller So. Miami(FL) 62RB AndreEllington Jr. Clemson 26WR DwightJones Sr. NorthCarolina 58WR ConnerVernon Jr. Duke 34TE GeorgeBryan Sr. N.C.State 29OT OdayAboushi Jr. Virginia 43OT JamesHurst So. NorthCarolina 30OG JaymesBrooks Sr. VirginiaTech 35OG JonathanCooper Jr. NorthCarolina 31OG JoeLooney Sr. WakeForest 31C TylerHorn Sr. Miami(FL) 32PK ChandlerCatanzaro So. Clemson 37SP SammyWatkins Fr. Clemson 33

Second-TeamDefensePos. Player Cl. Team PtsDE BrandonJenkins Jr. FloridaState 51DE JamesGayle So. VirginiaTech 25DT BrandonThompson Sr. Clemson 43DT NikitaWhitlock So. WakeForest 30LB TerrellManning Jr. N.C.State 44LB JulianBurnett Jr. GeorgiaTech 34LB SteveGreer Jr. Virginia 23CB JayronHosley Jr. VirginiaTech 36CB KyleFuller So. VirginiaTech 34S EddieWhitley Sr. VirginiaTech 33S LamarcusJoyner So. FloridaState 23P AlexKing Sr. Duke 22

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At 42, Dabo Swinney is the youngest head coach intheACCandoneoftheyoungestinthecountry.However,hisresuméisalreadystuffedwithmanysignificantaccom-plishmentsonaschool,ACC,andnationallevel. First,hismereappointmenttothepositionwassignifi-cant.InOctoberof2008,hewasnamedClemsoninterimheadcoach,replacingTommyBowden,whohadbeenhispositioncoachasaplayeratAlabamaandbeenClemson’sheadcoachsince1999.HeledtheTigerstoa4-2recordovertheremainderoftheregularseason,includingavic-tory over Steve Spurrier’s South Carolina Gamecocks intheregular-seasonfinale.ThatstrongfinishledtoaGatorBowlbidagainstNebraska. On December 1, 2008, the interim tag was removedfrom the title and he was named the program’s headcoach.Atthetime,therehadbeen28interimheadcoach-esattheFBSlevelsince1970andthosecoacheshadcom-binedforarecordof26-86-2.Onlyoneofthose28interim

coachespostedawinningrecord,andthatwasSwinney.Whenhewashiredas theheadcoach,Swinneybecamejustthesecondinterimcoachtobeelevatedtotheheadcoachpositionatthesameschoolduringthattimeperiod. In four years (three full seasons) as the Tigers’ headcoach,SwinneyhasdirectedClemsontoa29-18overallre-cord(.617)anda19-10record(.655)inACCregular-seasongames.HehasalsoledtheTigerstotheACCChampion-shipgametwice,wononeACCtitle,andhastwicebeennamedafinalistfortheLibertyMutualCoach-of-the-Yearaward. Inadditiontoleadingtheprogramtofourbowlgamesonthefieldinhisyoungcareer,hisplayershavealsoex-celledintheclassroom.Inhiscareerasaheadcoach,hisplayershaveanAPRscoreof988,bestamongactiveFBScoaches. His2011squadcapturedClemson’sfirstACCtitlesince1991when itdefeated#3VirginiaTech38-10 intheACC

ChampionshipgameinCharlotte, NC. It tiedfor the highest-rankedteamtheTigersdefeat-ed in history and wasthe most points scoredbyanACCteamagainstVirginia Tech since itjoined the league in2004. The victory, theTigers’ second over theHokies in 2011, alsogave Clemson its first10-win season since1990 and upped theTigers’ record againsttop-25rankedteamsto4-1.Thefourwinsovertop-25 ranked teamsestablished a Tiger re-cord. The Tigers jumpedouttoan8-0recordanda #6 national rankingafterbeingunrankedinthe preseason. Games3-5 marked a tough

stretch,asClemsonhosted#19Auburn,whoenteredwithanational-best17-gamewinningstreak,and#11FloridaState along with a road game at #10VirginiaTech. TheTigerswerevictoriousinallthreecontestsbyscoresof38-24,35-30,and23-3,respectively,markingthefirsttimein

PlayingExperienceLettered three years at Alabama (1990-92); also a member ofthe 1989 team...member of the 1992 National Championshipteam...Academic All-SEC and SEC Scholar-Athlete Honor Rollmemberin1990,92.

BowlParticipationasaPlayer1990 Sugar Bowl...1991 Blockbuster Bowl...1991 FiestaBowl...1993SugarBowl.

EducationB.S. degree in commerce & business administration fromAlabama in 1993...master of business administration fromAlabamain1995.

CoachingExperienceGraduateassistantcoachatAlabama(1993-95)...widereceivers/tightendsatAlabama(1996)...tightendsatAlabama(1997)...widereceiversatAlabama(1998-00)...widereceiversatClemson(2003-06)...assistantheadcoach/widereceiversatClemson(2007-October13,2008)...interimheadcoach/offensivecoordinatorat Clemson (October 13 - December 1, 2008)...head coach atClemson(2009-11).

BowlSeasonsasanAssistantCoach1994GatorBowl...1995CitrusBowl...1997OutbackBowl...1998Music City Bowl...2000 Orange Bowl...2004 Peach Bowl...2005Champs Sports Bowl...2006 Music City Bowl...2007 Chick-fil-ABowl.

BowlSeasonsasaHeadCoach2009GatorBowl...2009MusicCityBowl...2010MeinekeCarCareBowl...2012OrangeBowl.

HeadCoachingRecord29-18(.617)infourseasons(threefullseasons)atClemson.

PersonalDataBorn November 20, 1969 in Birmingham, AL...married to theformer Kathleen Bassett...the couple has three sons (Will 13,Drew11,Clay8).

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history that an ACC team won three consecutive gamesovertop-25ranked(AP)teams.ClemsonalsoheldVirginiaTechwithoutatouchdownforthefirsttimeinagameatBlacksburgsince1995. Swinney, who was one of five finalists for the EddieRobinson National Coach-of-the-Year award, one of 10finalists for the Bear Bryant National Coach-of-the-Yearaward, and one of 10 finalists for the Liberty MutualCoach-of-the-Year award in 2011, led the Tigers to theirfirst Orange Bowl berth since 1981 with the help of fiveFirst-TeamAll-ACCplayers. DwayneAllen(TE),TajhBoyd(QB),AndreBranch(DE),DaltonFreeman(C),andSammyWatkins (WR) all earned first-team honors, while AndreEllington (RB), Chandler Catanzaro (PK), and BrandonThompson(DT)earnedsecond-teamhonors.WatkinswasalsoSecond-TeamAll-ACCasaspecialist. AllenreceivedtheJohnMackeyAwardasthenation’stoptightendandhastotaled48receptionsfor577yardsand eight touchdowns. Boyd has set the school recordfortotalyards(3,764),passingyards(3,578),andpassingtouchdowns(31).Branch,afinalistfortheTedHendricksAward, has an ACC-best 16 tackles for loss and an ACC-high10.5sacks,includingtyingschool-recordsfortacklesfor loss (6)andsacks (4) inClemson’swinat#10VirginiaTech.FreemanisafinalistfortheRimingtonTrophy. Watkinshasbeenoneofthemostdynamicfreshmenin the nation. The ACC Rookie-of-the-Year has totaled77 receptions for 1,153 yards and 11 touchdowns alongwith a 26.3-yard average and one touchdown on kickoffreturnsdespitemissingonegameduetoinjury.Watkinshas teamed up with Andre Ellington to give Clemson a1,000-yardreceiverand1,000-yardrusher,asEllingtonhas1,062rushingyardsand10rushingtouchdowns.Watkinswas also an AP First-Team All-American, just the third incollegefootballhistoryasafirst-yearfreshman. SwinneybecamejustthesecondTigercoachtoleadClemson’sprogram intoabowlgame inhisfirst two fullyearsasheadcoach,joininghispredecessor,Bowden.The2010schedulewasoneofthemostchallenginginschoolhistory, as nine bowl teams were on the regular-seasonslateandtwoofthefournon-conferenceopponentswererankedinthetop25whentheyplayedtheTigers,justthesecondtimein21yearstheTigersfacedtwotop-25non-conferenceopponentsintheregularseason. The2010seasonincludedwinsoverbowlteamsGeor-gia Tech, Maryland, and N.C. State. The Wolfpack wereranked#23inthenationandwereleadingtheACCinscor-ing.ButtheClemsondefenseheldN.C.Statetojustonetouchdownand13points.Theteamexcelleddefensivelyin2010andwas13thinthenationinscoringdefenseandinthetop25inbothtotaldefenseandpassdefense. C.J. Spiller was a unanimous first-team All-Americanin Swinney’s first year, and defensive end Da’Quan Bow-

ers duplicated the featonthedefensivesideoftheball.Bowerswonthe2010 Bronko NagurskiAward as the nation’stop defensive player,andhe receivedtheTedHendricks Award as thetop defensive end. Hewas also a finalist fortheBednarikAwardandLombardiAward.Heledthenationinsacks(15.5)andwas tied for thena-tional lead in tackles forloss(26). Bowers was one offour First-Team All-ACCplayers in 2010, as hejoined Jarvis Jenkins(DT) and DeAndre Mc-Daniel (S) on defenseand Chris Hairston (OT)on offense. Clemson

andMarylandtiedforthemostfirst-teamselections. In2009,Swinney’sfirstfullyearasheadcoach,heledtheTigerstotheirfirstchampionshipoftheACC’sAtlanticDivision.TheTigerscamejustsixpointsshortofwinningtheirfirstACCtitlein18years. SwinneywasnamedACCCoach-of-the-YearbySportingNewsandwasafinalistfortheLibertyMutualCoach-of-the-Yearaward. Swinneyaccumulatedninewins,second-mostamongallFBScoachesintheirfirstfullyearbehindOregon’sChipKelly.Theninewinstiedforfourth-mostinACChistoryforafirst-yearheadcoach.HealsoledtheTigerstotheirfirstbowlwinsince2005inthe21-13victoryoverKentuckyintheMusicCityBowl. The Tigers reached the nine-win mark playing aschedule that included four games against top-15 op-ponents,justthesecondyearinschoolhistory(1999wastheother)thatClemsonplayedfourgamesagainstteamsrankedinthetop15oftheAPpoll.TheTigers’threeFBSnon-conferenceopponentshadacombinedrecordof29-10in2009.ClemsongaveTCUoneofitsstiffesttestsina14-10HornedFrogvictoryonSeptember26. Swinney’s first season included a six-game winningstreak,astreakthatsawtheTigersscoreatleast34pointsineverygame,afirstinschoolhistory.Duringthatstretch,theTigersdefeated#8Miami(FL)ontheroad.The40-37overtime victory tied for the highest-ranked team Clem-sonhasdefeatedontheroadinschoolhistory. Thatwasthesecondofsixstraightwins,thelongestwinningstreakfortheClemsonprograminfouryears.Thestreakalsoincludeda40-24nationally-televisedwinoverFloridaStateandBobbyBowden,theHallofFamecoachwho is second in victories in FBS history. The winningstreakbroughtClemsontoa#15national ranking intheAP poll after the ACC Atlantic Division clinching victoryoverVirginiaonNovember21. TheTigershadsuccessonoffense,defense,andspe-cialteamsduringthe2009season.Theywere28thinthenationandthirdintheACCinscoringoffense(31.1),whilethedefensewas20thintotaldefense(314.3)andseventhinpassdefense(162.8).Clemsonfinishedinatieforfifthinthecountryininterceptions(21)aswell. Clemson added a school-record six kick returns fortouchdowns in2009, fouronkickoffreturnsand twoonpuntreturns. ThemainreasonClemsonwassooutstandingonspe-cialteamswastheplayofcollegefootball’smostdynamicplayer(Spiller)in2009.TherunningbackwasnamedMVPof the ACC in 2009 and was a consensus first-team All-American.Hehadfivekickreturnsfortouchdownsduringthe2009season,anall-timeClemsonrecord,andestab-lishedtheNCAArecordforkickoffreturnsfortouchdownsinacareerwithseven.HewasalsotheonlyFBSplayertoscoreatleastonetouchdownineverygamein2009.

Year School Position(s) W-L Bowl1993 Alabama GA 9-3-1 Gator1994 Alabama GA 12-1 Citrus1995 Alabama GA 8-31996 Alabama WR,TE 10-3 Outback1997 Alabama TE 4-71998 Alabama WR 7-5 MusicCity1999 Alabama WR 10-3 Orange2000 Alabama WR 3-82003 Clemson WR 9-4 Peach2004 Clemson WR 6-52005 Clemson WR 8-4 ChampsSports2006 Clemson WR 8-5 MusicCity2007 Clemson AHC,WR 9-4 Chick-fil-A2008 Clemson AHC,WR 3-3 Clemson IHC 4-3 Gator2009 Clemson HC 9-5 MusicCity2010 Clemson HC 6-7 MeinekeCarCare2011 Clemson HC 10-3 Orange

Yearsasafull-timecollegecoach:................................................ 14Winningseasons:.................................................................................. 11Bowlseasons:.......................................................................................... 11Recordasanassistantcoach:........................................77-51(.602)Recordasaheadcoach:...................................................29-18(.617)RecordatClemson:............................................................72-43(.626)

SWINNEY’S COACHING RECORD

Overall, theTigershelddownthreepositionson theAll-ACC First-Team and five spots on the second team.OnlyVirginiaTechhadmorerepresentatives. Swinney became Clemson’s interim head coach onOctober 13, 2008 whenTommy Bowden stepped down.ThenonDecember1,2008,the“interim”tagwasremoved,ashetookoveronafull-timebasisastheTigers’25thheadcoach. He had been Clemson’s assistant head coach fortwo years and had been in charge of the wide receiverssince2003. Swinney took over a 3-3 team and led it to a GatorBowlbidagainstNebraska. HeguidedClemsontoa4-1recordoverthelastfivegamesoftheregularseason,withtheonlylossat#24FloridaState.That4-1recordtoendthe regular season tied for the best mark in the ACC forthattimeperiod.Fourofhissixregular-seasonopponentswerelaterbowlparticipants. Swinney hit the ground running in his first weekas interim head coach, as he prepared for a 5-1 GeorgiaTech team. He had to re-organize his staff, and regrouphisteamandClemsonNationinjustfivedays.WhiletheTigerslostbyfourpoints,heaccomplishedmanygoalsinthatfirstweekthroughhisoutstandingleadership.Oneofthemostimpressivedemonstrationsofunitycameduringtheteam’s“TigerWalk.”

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Date Opponent(Rank) W-L Score10-18 *GeorgiaTech L 17-2111-1 *atBostonCollege W 27-2111-8 *atFloridaState(24,24) L 27-4111-15 *Duke W 31-711-22 *atVirginia W 13-311-29 SouthCarolina W 31-141-1 $Nebraska L 21-26$-GatorBowlatJacksonville,FL

2009(9-5)Date Opponent(Rank) W-L Score9-5 MiddleTennessee W 37-149-10 *atGeorgiaTech(15,13) L 27-309-19 *BostonCollege W 25-79-26 TCU(15,14) L 10-1410-3 *atMaryland L 21-2410-17 *WakeForest W 38-310-24 *atMiami(FL)(8,9) W ^40-3710-31 CoastalCarolina W 49-311-7 *FloridaState W 40-2411-14 *atN.C.State W 43-2311-21 *Virginia W 34-2111-28 atSouthCarolina L 17-3412-5 #GeorgiaTech(12,12) L 34-3912-27 $Kentucky W 21-13#-ACCChampionshipgameatTampa,FL;$-MusicCityBowlatNashville,TN

2010(6-7)Date Opponent(Rank) W-L Score9-4 NorthTexas W 35-109-11 PresbyterianCollege W 58-219-18 atAuburn(16,15) L ^24-2710-2 *Miami(FL)(16,17) L 21-3010-9 *atNorthCarolina L 16-2110-16 *Maryland W 31-710-23 *GeorgiaTech W 27-1310-30 *atBostonCollege L 10-1611-6 *N.C.State(23,25) W 14-1311-13 *atFloridaState L 13-1611-20 *atWakeForest W 30-1011-27 SouthCarolina(18,17) L 7-2912-31 $SouthFlorida L 26-31$-MeinekeCarCareBowlatCharlotte,NC

2011(10-3)Date Opponent(Rank) W-L Score9-3 Troy W 43-199-10 Wofford W 35-279-17 Auburn(21,19) W 38-249-24 *FloridaState(11,14) W 35-3010-1 *atVirginiaTech(11,10) W 23-310-8 *BostonCollege W 36-1410-15 *atMaryland W 56-4510-22 *NorthCarolina W 59-3810-29 *atGeorgiaTech L 17-3111-12 *WakeForest W 31-2811-19 *atN.C.State L 13-3711-26 atSouthCarolina(14,13) L 13-3412-3 #VirginiaTech(5,3) W 38-101-4 $WestVirginia(23,22)#-ACCChampionshipgameatCharlotte,NC;$-OrangeBowlatMiamiGardens,FL

* - ACC regular-season game; ^ - one overtime; Note: Homegamesinbold,opponentrankings(AP,USA)inparentheses.

SWINNEY’S GAME-BY-GAME RESULTS

PriortothegameagainsttheYellowJackets,SwinneydecidedtohavehisteamdepartbusesoutsidetheLot5parkinglotneartheWestZoneatMemorialStadiumandexperiencethegamedayatmosphere.Dressedinjacketsand ties, the team was embraced by thousands ofTigerfanswhostood10deepforthe200-yardmarchtothesta-dium.Itwasthecenterpieceofhis“AllIn”themeinhisfirstweekasheadcoach.Itisatraditionthathascontinued. Inhissecondweekasheadcoach,anoff-week,hein-vitedtheClemsonstudentbodytoapractice,andnearly1,000studentsshowedup.Hespoketothegroupandac-tuallyallowedsomestudents toparticipateduringprac-tice, as they were selected to attempt a field goal, puntagainstaliverush,andfieldapunt.HealsotooktheentireteamtotheGreenvilleChildren’sHospital foravisitwithyoungmenandwomenfightingcancer. He has continued his community involvementthrough his foundation. His foundation made the firstcontribution to the cancer fund established for formerBoston College linebacker Mark Herzlich. Many schoolsfollowedhisleadtheremainderoftheseason. The Liberty Mutual Coach-of-the-Year award evalu-ates coaching performances in terms of coaching excel-lence,sportsmanship,integrity,academicexcellence,andcommunity commitment. It is easy to see why Swinneywasanationalfinalistforthatawardinhisfirstfullseasonasheadcoachin2009,andagainin2011. The1993AlabamagraduatejoinedtheClemsonstaffpriortothe2003season.Inhisfirsteightyearsasanas-sistantorheadcoach,theTigershavefinishedinthetop25 of the final polls four times and totaled 15 wins overtop-25 teams, including victories over Florida State (5),Miami(FL)(2),VirginiaTech(2),Auburn(1),andTennessee(1),duringhistenureinTigertown. SwinneycoachedhiswidereceiverpositiontoalevelofconsistencythathadnotbeenseenpreviouslyatClem-son.HehadawideoutfinishfirstorsecondintheACCincatches infiveofhissixyearsasanassistant. Inhisfirstyear,hehadthreeofthetop-10receiversintheACC,afirstinTiger history. He has coached a First or Second-TeamAll-ACC wideout (Derrick Hamilton, Airese Currie, ChansiStuckey,AaronKelly,JacobyFord,Watkins)ineightofhisnine seasons at Clemson, also an unprecedented feat atClemson. In 2004 and 2005, he coached the ACC receptionchampion(Currie(2004),Stuckey(2005)). Itwasthefirsttime Clemson had two different players lead the ACC inreceptionsinconsecutiveyears.In2007,KellyledtheACCinyards,givingSwinneyanACCreceivingkingthreeoutoffouryears.StuckeyearnedFirst-TeamAll-ACChonorsinback-to-backyears,afirstforaTigerwideoutin25years. TheplayofSwinney’swidereceiverswasabigreasonClemsonledtheACCintotaloffense,rushingoffense,andscoring offense during the 2006 season, just the secondtimeanACCteamledtheconferenceinallthreecatego-

ries during the previous25 seasons. The Tigersalso led the league andset school records foryards per play (6.5) andtouchdowns(55). In 2007, Swinneycoached Kelly, a First-Team All-ACC selectionwholedtheleagueinre-ceiving yards per gameand touchdown catches(11). He also finishedsecond in receptionspergamewithaschool-record 88 catches, tiedfor the second-highesttotal inACChistory. His11 touchdown catcheswere a Tiger record aswell. Kelly is Clemson’s

and the ACC’s career reception leader with 232 catches.Healsoownstheschooltouchdownreceptionrecordwith20. Theprevious recordof18washeldbyGlennSmith,whoestablishedtherecordin1951. TheAlabamanativehasareputationasoneofthetoprecruiters in thenation. In2006,hewas listedas the#5recruiterinthenationbyRivals.com.Itmarkedthesecondstraightyearthathewaslaudedbythewebsiteasatop-25nationalrecruiter.Hesigned38playersinhisfiverecruit-ingseasonsasanassistantcoachandwasamajorreasonClemson’s2008recruitingclasswasrated#2inthenationbyESPN.comwhenhesigned11players.Hewasnamedoneofthetop-25recruitersinthenationbyRivals.comin2007aswell. When Swinney accepted the interim head coachingposition on October 13, 2008, he described his feelingsas“bittersweet”becausehewastakingoverforBowden,whohadbeenhisfirstpositioncoachatAlabamain1989.HehadalsobroughtSwinneybackto thecoachingpro-fessionin2003andhashadaprofoundeffectonhislife.Bothhadfollowedsimilarpathsasplayers,asBowdenwasawalk-onatWestVirginiaandSwinneywasawalk-onatAlabama. Swinneyreceivedacommerce&businessadministra-tion degree from Alabama in 1993 after lettering threetimes(1990-92).Awalk-onwhowentontoearnascholar-ship,SwinneywasawidereceiveronAlabama’s1992Na-tionalChampionshipteam.HewasalsonamedAcademicAll-SEC along with being an SEC Scholar-Athlete HonorRollmemberin1990and1992. Along with his appearance in the 1993 Sugar Bowl,hisAlabamateamsplayed in the1990SugarBowl,1991FiestaBowl,and1991BlockbusterBowl.BothSugarBowlappearancescameafterwinningtheSECtitlegame. Afterhisplayingcareer,Swinneyservedasagraduateassistantfrom1993-95atAlabama,wherehecoachedinthe1994GatorBowland1995CitrusBowl.InDecemberof1995,hereceivedamaster’sdegreeinbusinessadmin-istrationfromAlabama. Hebecameafull-timeassistantcoachatAlabamainFebruaryof1996underHeadCoachGeneStallings(nowin the Hall of Fame) and coached a total of five seasonsthereonafull-timebasis. HewasassignedtocoachtheCrimsonTide’swidereceiversandtightendsin1996,asea-sonthatsawAlabamawintheSECWesternDivisiontitleand make an Outback Bowl appearance. The followingyear,hesolelycoachedthetightendsunderHeadCoachMikeDuBose. In 1998, he coached Alabama’s wide receivers, a po-sitionheheld for threeseasons. At theendof the1999campaign,SwinneycoachedtheCrimsonTideinthe2000OrangeBowlafterwinningtheSECChampionshipgame.WidereceiverFreddieMilonswasthegameMVP. DuringhistimeatAlabama,Swinneywasapartofsixteamswithat least10wins,fivetop-10finishes,onena-

tionaltitle(1992),threeSECChampionships(1989,92,99),andfiveSECWesternDivisiontitles(1992,93,94,96,99)asaplayerandcoach.Hehascoachedthe#2receiveratAla-bama(Milons)alongwiththe#1(Kelly)and#2(Hamilton)receiversinTigerhistory. Asanassistantcoach,Swinneyhad20formerplayerseitherdraftedorsignfree-agentcontractswithNFLfran-chises. The list includes Hamilton, Currie, Kevin Young-blood, Stuckey, and Milons, an All-American with theCrimsonTide. FromAprilof2001throughFebruaryof2003,SwinneywasinprivatebusinessinAlabama.HemarriedtheformerKathleenBassettin1994.Theyhavethreesons,Will(13),Drew(11),andClay(8).


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• HascoachedBrandonThompsonandRennieMooretosolidsea-sonsin2011.ThompsonisratedamongthebestdefensivetackleprospectsinthenationandisaSecond-TeamAll-ACCselection.

• In2010,hecoachedJarvisJenkinstoaFirst-TeamAll-ACCseason.HisdefensivetackleswereabigreasonClemsonwas13thinthenationinscoringdefensein2010.

• HelpedClemsontoanACCAtlanticDivisiontitleandatop-25finalrankinginhisfirstyearatClemsonin2009.TheTigerswere12thinthenationintacklesforloss.

• Clemson finished in the top 25 in the nation in seven defensivecategoriesin2009.

• Hascoached342gamesasafull-timeassistantcoach,morethananyotheractivememberoftheTigercoachingstaff.

• Coachedtheprevious15yearsatTennesseeunderHeadCoachPhil-lipFulmer.Hecoachedin13bowlgamesduringthose15yearsandwasapartofeightteamsthatwonatleast10games.TheVolunteersfinishedinthetop25ofthepollsin12ofthoseseasons.

• Coachedonthe1998Tennesseestaffthatwonthenational titlewitha13-0record.Thatteamhadsixwinsovertop-25teamsandgaveupjustfiverushingtouchdowns.

• Tennesseewonback-to-backSECtitlesin1997and1998.• CoachedformerClemsonstarandNFLAll-ProrunningbackKevin

Mackinhighschoolinthe1970s.

Playing ExperienceBeganhisfootballcareeratAppalachianStatein1969...transferredtoWesternCarolinaandplayedin1973.

EducationEarned an undergraduate degree fromWestern Carolina in 1976...master’sdegreefromFloridain1984.

Personal DataBornJune25,1951inSparta,NC...heandhiswife,Kathy,havetwochildren(Tara,Rhett).

Year-By-Year Coaching RecordYear School Position(s) W-L Bowl1974 WesternCarolina SA 9-11975 WesternCarolina SA 3-71983 Florida GA 9-2-1 Gator1984 Florida DL 9-1-11985 Florida DL 9-1-11986 Florida DL 6-51987 Florida DL 6-6 Aloha1988 NorthCarolina DL 1-101989 NorthCarolina DL 1-101990 NorthCarolina DL 6-4-11991 NorthCarolina DL 7-41992 NorthCarolina DL 9-3 Peach1993 NorthCarolina DL 10-3 Outback1994 Tennessee DL 8-4 Gator1995 Tennessee DL 11-1 Citrus1996 Tennessee DL 10-2 Citrus1997 Tennessee DL 11-2 Orange1998 Tennessee DL 13-0 Fiesta1999 Tennessee DL 9-3 Fiesta2000 Tennessee DL 8-4 Cotton2001 Tennessee DL 11-2 Citrus2002 Tennessee DL 8-5 Peach2003 Tennessee DL 10-3 Peach2004 Tennessee DL 10-3 Cotton2005 Tennessee DL 5-62006 Tennessee DL 9-4 Outback2007 Tennessee DL 10-4 Outback2008 Tennessee DL 5-72009 Clemson DT 9-5 MusicCity2010 Clemson AHC,DT 6-7 MeinekeCarCare2011 Clemson AHC,DT 10-3 Orange

Yearsasafull-timecollegecoach:..........................................................28WinningSeasons:............................................................................................22BowlSeasons:...................................................................................................19Recordasanassistantcoach:........................................ 227-112-3(.668)RecordatClemson:..................................................................... 25-15(.625)

• HascoachedDwayneAllenin2011.HewontheJohnMackeyAwardandisafirst-teamAll-American. Allenhassetschoolrecordsforreceptions (48), receivingyards (577),andreceivingtouchdowns(8)byatightend.

• In2010,hecoachedtackleChrisHairstontoaFirst-TeamAll-ACCseasonandtightendDwayneAllentoSecond-TeamAll-ACChonors.

• In2009,histightendshad54catches,most-everforthepositioninTigerhistoryatthetime.HecoachedFirst-TeamAll-ACCtightendMichaelPalmerandHairston,aSecond-TeamAll-ACCtackle.

• JoinedthestaffinDecember,2008andcoachedinthe2009GatorBowl.HejoinedasmallgroupofpeoplewhohaveplayedforClem-soninabowlgameandlatercoachedtheTigersinabowlgame.

• OneofthreeClemsongraduatesonthecoachingstaff(TonyElliottandJeffScottaretheothers).HeplayedtightendonClemson’s1986and1987ACCtitleteams,thenheservedasagraduateassistantontheTigers’1988ACCChampionshipteam.

• In21yearsasafull-timeDivisionIcoach,histeamshaveplayedin17bowlgames.Includingthreeyearsasagraduateassistantcoach,itis20bowlgamesin24seasons.

• InhissecondofeightyearsatAlabama,hedirectedtheoffensivetacklesandservedasspecialteamscoordinatoronits1992nationaltitleteam.ItdefeatedMiami(FL)intheSugarBowltoclaimthetitle.

• ServedonthesameAlabamastaffwithcurrentClemsonHeadCoachDaboSwinneyfrom1993-97.

• AftereightseasonsatAlabama,hemovedtoVirginiaTech,whereheworkedeightyearsunderHeadCoachFrankBeamer.

Playing ExperienceLetteredthreetimesasatightendatClemson(1985-87)...strength&conditioningAll-American(1987).

Bowl Participation as a Player1985IndependenceBowl...1986GatorBowl...1988CitrusBowl.

EducationBachelor’sdegreeinfinancefromClemsonin1987...masterofbusinessadministrationfromClemsonin1989.

Personal DataBornFebruary17,1965...heandhiswife,Kristy,haveonedaughter(Taylor)andtwosons(Tanner,Trent).

Year-By-Year Coaching RecordYear School Position(s) W-L Bowl1988 Clemson GA 10-2 Citrus1989 Clemson GA 10-2 Gator1990 Alabama GA 7-5 Fiesta1991 Alabama STC,OT 11-1 Blockbuster1992 Alabama STC,OT 13-0 Sugar1993 Alabama STC,OT 9-3-1 Gator1994 Alabama STC,OT 12-1 Citrus1995 Alabama STC,OT 8-31996 Alabama STC,OT 10-3 Outback1997 Alabama STC,DT 4-71998 VirginiaTech STA,OT,TE 9-3 MusicCity1999 VirginiaTech STA,OT,TE 11-1 Sugar2000 VirginiaTech STA,OT,TE 11-1 Gator2001 VirginiaTech STA,OT,TE 8-4 Gator2002 VirginiaTech STA,OT,TE 10-4 SanFrancisco2003 VirginiaTech STA,OT,TE 8-5 Insight2004 VirginiaTech STA,OT,TE 10-3 Sugar2005 VirginiaTech STA,OT,TE 11-2 Gator2006 NorthCarolina STA,DE 3-92007 Duke STC,TE 1-112008 Maryland STC,TE,HB 7-5 Humanitarian Clemson OT,TE 0-1 Gator2009 Clemson AHC,OT,TE 9-5 MusicCity2010 Clemson AHC,OT,TE 6-7 MeinekeCarCare2011 Clemson AHC,STC,TE 10-3 Orange

Yearsasafull-timecollegecoach:..........................................................21WinningSeasons:............................................................................................17BowlSeasons:...................................................................................................17Recordasanassistantcoach:...........................................181-82-1(.688)RecordatClemson:..................................................................... 25-16(.610)

• Has26yearsofexperienceinthecollegeranksandfourintheNFLwiththeCarolinaPanthers.

• Hascoachedin19bowlgames,includingninethatareconsideredBCSbowls.ThatincludessevenOrangeBowls.

• Ratedas the#10 recruiter in thenationduringa10-yearstretch(2002-11)byRivals.com.

• Directedthe2011Clemsondefensetotwowinsovertop-10VirginiaTechteamsenroutetotheACCChampionship.HisdefenseheldtheHokiestothreepointsinBlacksburg,thenitlimitedthemto10pointsina38-10winintheACCChampionshipgame.

• His2010defensewas13thinthenationinscoringdefense.• HelpedClemson toanACCAtlantic Division title and top-25 AP

rankinginhisfirstyear(2009).Clemson’s2009defensefinishedinthetop25inthenationinsevendifferentcategories.

• HascoachedunderNationalChampionshipHeadCoachesBobbyBowden,JohnnyMajors,TomOsborne,andNickSabaninhiscareerthatdatestothe1982season.

• Namedthenation’stoprecruiterbyRivals.comin2005.• ServedasheadcoachatBaylor(1999-02)andassistantcoachwith

theCarolinaPanthers(1995-98).• CoachedsixyearsatNebraska(1989-94),asithada61-11-1record

andwonfourBig12titles.• Memberofthe1994Nebraskastaffthatwonthenationaltitle.

Playing ExperienceBeganhisfootballcareeratFurmanin1976...transferredtoTennesseeandplayedin1978,79.

EducationEarnedanundergraduatedegreefromTennesseein1981.

Personal DataBornMarch17,1958inLaJolla,CA...heandhiswife,Linda,haveason,Gordon,anddaughter,Caroline.

Year-By-Year Coaching RecordYear School Position(s) W-L Bowl1980 Tennessee SA 5-61981 Tennessee GA 8-4 GardenState1982 Tennessee OLB 6-5-1 Peach1983 NewMexicoState RC,LB 5-61984 OklahomaState TE 10-2 Gator1985 OklahomaState TE 8-4 Gator1986 OklahomaState LB 6-51987 Tennessee DB 10-2-1 Peach1988 Tennessee DB 5-61989 Nebraska LB 10-2 Fiesta1990 Nebraska LB 9-3 Citrus1991 Nebraska LB 9-2-1 Orange1992 Nebraska LB 9-3 Orange1993 Nebraska LB 11-1 Orange1994 Nebraska LB 13-0 Orange1995 Carolina(NFL) LB 7-91996 Carolina(NFL) LB 13-51997 Carolina(NFL) LB 7-91998 Carolina(NFL) LB 4-121999 Baylor HC 1-102000 Baylor HC 2-92001 Baylor HC 3-82002 Baylor HC 3-92003 FloridaState LB 10-3 Orange2004 FloridaState LB 9-3 Gator2005 FloridaState LB,EHC 8-5 Orange2006 FloridaState LB,EHC 7-6 Emerald2007 Alabama AHC,DC,LB 7-6 Independence2008 Alabama AHC,HDC,LB 12-2 Sugar2009 Clemson DC,LB 9-5 MusicCity2010 Clemson DC,LB 6-7 MeinekeCarCare2011 Clemson DC,LB 10-3 Orange

Yearsasafull-timecollegecoach:..........................................................26WinningSeasons:............................................................................................19BowlSeasons:...................................................................................................19Recordasanassistantcoach:...........................................189-81-3(.698)RecordatClemson:..................................................................... 25-15(.625)

DANBROOKSAssociate Head CoachDefensive Tackles

•3rdSeasonatClemson•28thSeasonOverall•WesternCarolina‘76•BornJune25,1951

DANNYPEARMANAssistant Head CoachSpecial Teams CoordinatorTight Ends

•4thSeasonatClemson•21stSeasonOverall•Clemson‘87•BornFebruary17,1965

KEVINSTEELEDefensive CoordinatorLinebackers

•3rdSeasonatClemson•26thSeasonOverall•Tennessee‘81•BornMarch17,1958

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ingtotalyardspergame(440.6).• HasmoldedTajhBoydintoaFirst-TeamAll-ACCquarterbackwho

hassetschoolrecordsforpassingyardsandpassingtouchdownsin2011. Clemsonalsohasa1,000-yard rusher (AndreEllington)and1,000-yardreceiver(SammyWatkins)in2011.

• ServedasoffensivecoordinatorandassociateheadcoachatTulsain2010andguidedthatoffensetoamongthebestinthenation.ThatoffensewasabigreasonTulsaimprovedfrom5-7in2009to10-3in2010.TheGoldenHurricanewonitslastsevengames.

• Was13thinthenationinpassingoffense(288.7)and15thinrush-ingoffense(216.9)in2010.Its505.6totaloffenseyardspergamewerefifth-mostinthenation.Tulsawastheonlyschoolinthetop15inthenationinrushingandpassingoffense.

• Tulsaaveraged41.4pointspergame,eighth-most inthenation,andscoredatleast28pointsin12ofits13games.Tulsawasfifthnationally in first downs (25.6) and tied for fifth in touchdownsscoredfromtheredzone(46).Hisoffensescored64touchdownsoverallonscrimmageplays(32rushing,32passing).Theteamto-taled1,006plays(537rushes,469passes)in2010.

• G.J.Kinnewasfourthinthenationintotaloffense(323.9)in2010andDamarisJohnsonwasfirstinall-purposeyards(202.2).

• Won82percentofhisgamesasahighschoolcoachinTexas.Heled Lake Travis High School to back-to-back, undefeated (16-0)statechampionshipseasons.Hewonthreestatetitlesoverallandplayedinsixstatechampionshipgamesinhishighschoolcoach-ingcareer.HealsowonastatetitleatBayCityHighin2000.

• In16yearsasaheadcoachatthehighschoollevel,hehada169-38 record (.816). He earned coach-of-the-year honors in 11 ofthose16years.

• In 2008, he coached current Texas quarterback Garrett Gilbert,whowasnamedGatoradeandParadeMagazineNationalPlayer-of-the-Yearwhilesettingthestatepassingyardagemark(4,884).

• His2008teamwasranked#2inthenationbyUSATodayand#8byRivals.com,whilehis2009teamwas ranked#2byRivals.comand#9byUSAToday.

• Coached Jevan Snead (Mississippi), Kody Spano (Nebraska), An-drewSmith(NorthTexas),andScottElliott(Tulane)duringhishighschoolcoachingcareer.

EducationEarned an undergraduate degree in mathematics with a minor instatisticsfromTexasA&Min1992.

Personal DataBorn December 4, 1968 in Edgewood,TX...he and his wife, Paula,havetwochildren,adaughter,MacKenzie,andson,Chandler.

Year-By-Year Coaching RecordYear School Position(s) W-L Bowl1994 Eustace(TX)HS HC 5-51995 Eustace(TX)HS HC 5-51996 Eustace(TX)HS HC 7-31997 Eustace(TX)HS HC 11-11998 ElysianFields(TX)HS HC 12-41999 ElysianFields(TX)HS HC 14-22000 BayCity(TX)HS HC 14-12001 BayCity(TX)HS HC 14-22002 BayCity(TX)HS HC 6-52003 Stephenville(TX)HS HC 6-42004 Stephenville(TX)HS HC 10-12005 Stephenville(TX)HS HC 13-12006 Stephenville(TX)HS HC 10-22007 Stephenville(TX)HS HC 10-22008 LakeTravis(TX)HS HC 16-02009 LakeTravis(TX)HS HC 16-02010 Tulsa AHC,OC,QB 10-3 Hawaii2011 Clemson OC,QB 10-3 Orange

Yearsasafull-timecollegecoach:............................................................ 2WinningSeasons:.............................................................................................. 2BowlSeasons:..................................................................................................... 2Recordasanassistantcoach:....................................................20-6(.769)RecordatClemson:....................................................................................10-3

• InhissecondtourofdutyatClemson.HeservedasdefensivebackscoachunderHeadCoachTommyWestfrom1995-97.

• In 2011, he has coached Coty Sensabaugh, who has 12 passesdefended.

• Clemsonwasinthetop26inthenationinpassefficiencydefensein2009and2010.

• Coachedfirst-teamAll-AmericanDeAndreMcDaniel in2009and2010.McDanielledtheACCandwastiedforthirdinthenationininterceptions(8) in2009. HewasalsonamedFirst-TeamAll-ACCbothseasons.

• Namedoneofnation’stop-25recruitersbyRivals.comin2010.• Helped Clemson to a top-25 final ranking and the ACC Atlantic

Divisiontitlein2009.Clemsonhad21interceptions,fifth-mostinTigerhistoryandtiedforfifth-mostinthenation.Clemsonwas#7nationallyinpassdefense.

• Coachedgreatplayersinthe1990satClemson,includingeight-timeProBowlselectionBrianDawkins.HewasanAll-AmericanandledtheACCininterceptionsinHarbison’sfirstyearatClemson(1995).

• CametoClemsonfromMississippiState,wherehewasdefensivecoordinatorandsafetiescoach.

• HashadtwotoursofdutyatAlabama(1998-00,2003-06).HehelpedAlabama to five bowl games in seven total years, including the1999seasonwhentheCrimsonTidewontheSECtitleandplayedMichiganintheOrangeBowl.Alabamafinishedranked#8inthenationthatyear.HecoacheddefensivebacksinhisfirsttourofdutyandwidereceiversthesecondtimearoundatAlabama.

Playing ExperiencePlayedfouryearsasadefensivebackatGardner-Webb(1978-81)andhad11careerinterceptions...signedasafreeagentwiththeBuffaloBills(1982)...playedintheUSFLin1983,84.

EducationB.S.degreeinbusinessadministrationfromGardner-Webbin1995.

Personal DataBornOctober27,1959...marriedtotheformerTammyMcCluney...thecouplehasfourchildren(Charlie,Stedman,Masai,Msiba).

Year-By-Year Coaching RecordYear School Position(s) W-L Bowl1984 Gardner-Webb DB 4-61988 EastLincoln(NC)HS LB1990 Charlotte(MLFS) LB1991 Raleigh-Durham(WLAF) STC,DB 0-10 Lincolnton(NC)HS DB 9-21992 Gardner-Webb WR 12-21993 Charlotte(AFL) DB,WR 6-6 Gardner-Webb WR 1-91994 Charlotte(AFL) DC,DB 5-7 Texas-ElPaso DB 3-7-11995 Clemson DB 8-4 Gator1996 Clemson DB 7-5 Peach1997 Clemson DB 7-5 Peach1998 Alabama DB 7-5 MusicCity1999 Alabama DB 10-3 Orange2000 Alabama DB 3-82001 LouisianaState DB 10-3 Sugar2002 LouisianaState DB 8-5 Cotton2003 Alabama WR 4-92004 Alabama WR 6-6 MusicCity2005 Alabama WR 10-2 Cotton2006 Alabama WR 6-7 Independence2007 MississippiState S 8-5 Liberty2008 MississippiState DC,S 4-8 Clemson DB 0-1 Gator2009 Clemson DB 9-5 MusicCity2010 Clemson Co-DC,DB 6-7 MeinekeCarCare2011 Clemson Co-DC,DB 10-3 Orange

Yearsasafull-timecollegecoach:..........................................................21WinningSeasons:............................................................................................12BowlSeasons:...................................................................................................14Recordasanassistantcoach:........................................ 143-115-1(.554)RecordatClemson:..................................................................... 47-30(.610)

• In2011,hehascoachedoneofthetopreceivingduosinschoolhistory in SammyWatkins and DeAndre Hopkins. Watkins, thenationalfreshman-of-the-yearandafirst-teamAll-American,has77receptionsforaschool-record1,153yardsandaschool-record-tying11receivingtouchdowns.Hopkinshas62receptionsfor871yards.

• Helped theTigers to a top-25 AP ranking and the ACC AtlanticDivisiontitleinhisfirstfullseasonasanassistantcoachin2009.HementoredJacobyFord,aSecond-TeamAll-ACCwidereceiverwhowasanNFLdraftpickbytheOaklandRaiders.

•TookoverasClemson’srecruitingcoordinatorin2010andtheTigersputtogetheratop-20signingclassinhisfirstseasonattheposition.Clemson’sclasswasranked#19byESPN.com.Thenin2011,Clemsonhadaconsensustop-10recruitingclass.

• YoungestmemberofClemson’sfull-timestaffattheageof30.Hebecameafull-timecoachatClemsononOctober13,2008.

• Inthesecondhalfofthe2008season,hecoachedAaronKelly,theACC’sall-timeleadingreceiver.

• SonofformerClemsonAssociateHeadCoachBradScott,thereforeJeffwasapartofthefirstfull-time,father-soncoachingcombinationinTigerfootballhistory.

• OneofthreeClemsongraduatesonthestaff(TonyElliottandDannyPearmanaretheothers).

• AmemberofthreebowlteamsasaplayeratClemsonfrom2000-02.Heplayedinthe2001GatorBowl,2001HumanitarianBowl,and2002TangerineBowl.

• Notedforhisabilityasarunnerinfake-field-goalsituations.HealsoplayedwidereceiverfortheTigersduringthattime.

• Hadhisfirstfull-timecollegejobatPresbyterianCollegein2007aswidereceiverscoach,thencametoClemsonasagraduateassistantin2008.Hemovedintofull-timestatuswhenHeadCoachTommyBowdenresignedatmidseason.

• BeganhiscoachingcareeratBlythewood(SC)HighSchoolandwonastatetitleinhisfirstyearandtheprogram’sfirstyear.ItisbelievedtobethefirsttimethathashappenedinSouthCarolinahighschoolfootballhistory.

Playing ExperienceLettered three years as a wide receiver and holder at Clemson(2000-02).

Bowl Participation as a Player2001GatorBowl...2001HumanitarianBowl...2002TangerineBowl.

EducationDegreeinsecondaryeducationfromClemsonin2003.

Personal DataBornDecember28,1980inArcadia,FL...marriedtheformerSaraMc-Daniel...sonofformerClemsonAssistantCoachBradScott(1999-10).

Year-By-Year Coaching RecordYear School Position(s) W-L Bowl2006 Blythewood(SC)HS HC 14-12007 PresbyterianCollege WR 6-52008 Clemson GA 3-3 Clemson WR 4-3 Gator2009 Clemson RC,WR 9-5 MusicCity2010 Clemson RC,WR 6-7 MeinekeCarCare2011 Clemson RC,WR 10-3 Orange

Yearsasafull-timecollegecoach:............................................................ 5WinningSeasons:.............................................................................................. 4BowlSeasons:..................................................................................................... 4Recordasanassistantcoach:................................................. 35-23(.603)RecordatClemson:..................................................................... 29-18(.617)

CHADMORRISOffensive CoordinatorQuarterbacks

•1stSeasonatClemson•2ndSeasonOverall•TexasA&M‘92•BornDecember4,1968

CHARLIEHARBISONCo-Defensive CoordinatorDefensive Backs

•7thSeasonatClemson•21stSeasonOverall•Gardner-Webb‘95•BornOctober27,1959

JEFFSCOTTRecruiting CoordinatorWide Receivers

•4thSeasonatClemson•5thSeasonOverall•Clemson‘03•BornDecember28,1980

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•1stSeasonatClemson•6thSeasonOverall•Clemson‘02•BornNovember26,1979

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• In2011,hehascoachedsecond-teamAll-AmericanandFirst-TeamAll-ACCdefensiveendAndreBranch,wholeadstheACCwith10.5sacksand16tacklesforloss.BranchwasalsooneofsixfinalistsfortheTedHendricksAward.

• ReturnedtoClemsonafterspendingthreeyears(2008-10)atDuke.Heservedasassistantheadcoach,defensivecoordinator,andde-fensivelinecoachunderDukeHeadCoachDavidCutcliffe.

• In2008,Duke’sdefenseheldopponentsto23.4pointspergame,bestin20years,andheldthreeopponentstolessthan10points,afirstfortheprogramsince1976.

• ThisishissecondtourofdutyatClemson.Heservedasdefensivelinecoachin2005,helpingtheTigerstoan8-4recordandatop-25finishintheAPpoll.

• Has NFL experience, as he was an assistant coach with the NewOrleansSaintsin2006and2007.The2006Saintshada10-6recordandwontheNFCSouth.Amonghisplayersthatyearwasdefen-siveendWillSmith,whohad10.5sacksandstartedintheProBowl.

• PriortocomingtoClemson,heworkedforCutcliffeatMississippiforsixseasons(1999-04).Duringthattime,theRebelshada44-29record,fivewinningseasons,andfourbowlwins.

• InhisfirstyearatMississippiin1999,theRebelswerefourthinthenationinrushingdefense(78.1).

• Started in coaching in 1995 with the defensive tackles at Ten-nessee-Martin. He served two seasons at Louisiana-Lafayette asstrength&conditioningcoach(1996)anddefensivetacklescoach(1997)beforespendingoneyearatTennesseeasassistantstrength&conditioningcoach.Tennesseewonthenationaltitlein1998.

• WasaFirst-TeamAll-SECselectionin1989andwasnamedtoTen-nessee’s100-yearanniversaryteam.Athird-rounddraftpick(#74overall)oftheMinnesotaVikings,heplayedthreeyears(1990-92)withtheNewEnglandPatriots.Heplayed42gamesintheNFLandhadfivesacks,includingthreeasarookiein1990.

Playing ExperienceLettered four times as a defensive end at Tennessee (1986-89)...three-yearstarter...playedthreeseasons(42games)intheNFLwiththeNewEnglandPatriots.

Bowl Participation as a Player1986SugarBowl...1986LibertyBowl...1988PeachBowl...1990Cot-tonBowl.

EducationB.S.degreefromTennesseein1995.

Personal DataBornNovember7,1966inIrondale,AL...heandhiswife,Constance,havethreedaughters,Maria,Mariah,andCamille.

Year-By-Year Coaching RecordYear School/Team Position(s) W-L Bowl1995 Tennessee-Martin DT 5-61997 Louisiana-Lafayette DT 1-101999 Mississippi DE 8-4 Independence2000 Mississippi DE 7-5 MusicCity2001 Mississippi DE 7-42002 Mississippi DE 7-6 Independence2003 Mississippi DE 10-3 Cotton2004 Mississippi DE 4-72005 Clemson DL 8-4 ChampsSports2006 NewOrleansSaints DL 10-62007 NewOrleansSaints DL 7-92008 Duke AHC,DC,DL 4-82009 Duke AHC,DC,DL 5-72010 Duke AHC,DC,DL 3-92011 Clemson DE 10-3 Orange

Yearsasafull-timecollegecoach:..........................................................13WinningSeasons:.............................................................................................. 7BowlSeasons:..................................................................................................... 6Recordasanassistantcoach:................................................. 79-76(.510)RecordatClemson:........................................................................18-7(.720)

• Has34yearsofexperienceincollegecoaching.• In2011,hehashelpedtheTigeroffensesetmanyschoolrecords,

includingyardspergame(440.6).Hiscenter,DaltonFreeman,wasaRimingtonTrophyfinalistandwasaFirst-TeamAll-ACCselection.

• Moved with Dick Sheridan to N.C. State in 1986. He was a partofaresurgenceofWolfpackfootball,ashehelpedSheridanturnthe 3-8 team of 1985 into an 8-3-1 club that beat three AP top-25teamsin1986.CaldwellwasonthestaffatN.C.StatewhenitdefeatedClemsonthreestraightyears(1986-88).

• CoachedtheWolfpackoffensivelinefor11years.• CoachedatNorthCarolinain2000and2001.The2001TarHeels

woneightgames,includinga16-10PeachBowlwinoverAuburn.• Joined Clemson graduate Bobby Johnson’s staff atVanderbilt in

2002.• Wasapartofthe2008Vanderbiltstaffthatguidedittoitsfirstwin-

ningseasonandbowlgamein26years.• From2005-08,hehelpedVanderbiltwingamesatArkansas,Geor-

gia,Kentucky,Mississippi,SouthCarolina,andTennessee.• NamedVanderbiltheadcoachonJuly14,2010afterBobbyJohn-

sonretired.CaldwellwonatMississippiinhisfirstroadgame.

Playing ExperienceLetteredthreeyearsatFurmanunderArtBaker,includinghisseniorseason(1975)whenhewasnamedteamMVPandoffensivecaptain.

EducationEarnedadegreefromFurmanin1977.

Personal DataBornJanuary26,1954inPageland,SC...heandhiswife,NoraLynn,haveonedaughter,Emsley.

Year-By-Year Coaching RecordYear School Position(s) W-L Bowl1976 Furman SA 6-4-11978 Furman OL 8-31979 Furman OL 5-61980 Furman OL 9-1-11981 Furman OL 8-31982 Furman OL 9-31983 Furman OL 10-2-11984 Furman OL 8-31985 Furman OL 12-21986 N.C.State OL 8-3-1 Peach1987 N.C.State OL 4-71988 N.C.State OL 8-3-1 Peach1989 N.C.State OL 7-5 Copper1990 N.C.State OL 7-5 All-American1991 N.C.State OL 9-3 Peach1992 N.C.State OL 9-3-1 Gator1993 N.C.State OL 7-5 HallofFame1994 N.C.State OL 9-3 Peach1995 N.C.State OL 3-81996 N.C.State OL 3-81997 N.C.State AHC,OL 6-51998 N.C.State AHC,OL 7-5 MicronPC1999 N.C.State AHC,OL 6-62000 NorthCarolina OL 6-52001 NorthCarolina OL 8-5 Peach2002 Vanderbilt AHC,OL 2-102003 Vanderbilt AHC,OL 2-102004 Vanderbilt AHC,OL 2-92005 Vanderbilt AHC,OL 5-62006 Vanderbilt AHC,OL 4-82007 Vanderbilt AHC,OL 5-72008 Vanderbilt AHC,OL 7-6 MusicCity2009 Vanderbilt AHC,OL 2-102010 Vanderbilt HC 2-102011 Clemson OL 10-3 Orange

Yearsasafull-timecollegecoach:..........................................................34WinningSeasons:............................................................................................21BowlSeasons:...................................................................................................12Recordasanassistantcoach:........................................ 215-171-5(.556)RecordatClemson:........................................................................10-3(.769)

• His2011runningbackshavehelpedtheTigerssetaschoolrecordfor totalyardspergame(440.6). AndreEllingtonwasaSecond-TeamAll-ACCselectionwhohastotaled1,062rushingyardsand10touchdowns.

• Spentthreeyears(2008-10)asawidereceiverscoachatFurman.• BecamethewidereceiverscoachatFurmanin2008. Hehelped

thatprogramtoa7-5recordinhisfirstyear.In2009,thePaladinswere20thinthenationinscoringoffense.

• RetainedbynewFurmanHeadCoachBruceFowlerinDecember,2010,butheacceptedthepositionatClemsonthenextmonth.

• In 2008, he coached All-SoCon performer Adam Mims, who hada team-high58catches,andDavidHendrix,whoseta freshmanrecordwith46catches.MimscontinuedtoflourishunderElliott’sguidanceandendedhiscareerwith198catchesfor2,433yards.

• TheDecember,2002Clemsongraduateearnedhisundergraduatedegreeinengineering,wasaFirst-TeamAcademicAll-ACCselec-tion,andaCoSIDAAcademicDistrictIIIteammember.

• Entered the business world after his playing days were over atClemsonandworkedwithMichelinNorthAmericafortwoyears.

• Returned to coaching in 2006 as an assistant at S.C. State. Hehelped the Bulldogs to consecutive 7-4 seasons (2006,07). The2006teamwas23rdinthenationintotaloffense.

• Wasaco-captainofClemson’s2003teamthathada9-4recordanda#22rankingbyAPandUSAToday.Hehad23receptionsfor286yardsandatouchdownthatseason.HewasalsoarecipientoftheACC’sWeaver-James-CorriganPostgraduateScholarship.

• DaboSwinneywashispositioncoachinhisseniorseason(2003).ThatyearinasurveyofClemsonplayersconductedbyAndersonIndependent,hewasnamedtheteam’s“mostrespectedplayer.”

• Had34receptionsfor455yardsandtwoscoresinhiscareer.CametoClemsonasawalk-oninthefallof1999andfinishedhiscareerwithfourlettersand44games,includingfourasastarterasase-nior.HehadatouchdowncatchatGeorgiaTechthatyear.

Playing ExperienceLetteredfourtimesasawidereceiveratClemson(2000-03).

Bowl Participation as a Player1999PeachBowl...2001GatorBowl...2001HumanitarianBowl...2002TangerineBowl...2004PeachBowl.

EducationGraduated from Clemson with degree in industrial engineering in2002withateam-high3.55GPA.

Personal DataBornNovember26,1979inWatsonville,CA...marriedtotheformerTamikaWhitnerofSpartanburg,SC.

Year-By-Year Coaching RecordYear School Position(s) W-L Bowl2006 S.C.State WR 7-42007 S.C.State WR 7-42008 Furman WR 7-52009 Furman WR 6-52010 Furman WR 5-62011 Clemson RB 10-3 Orange

Yearsasafull-timecollegecoach:............................................................ 6WinningSeasons:.............................................................................................. 5BowlSeasons:..................................................................................................... 1Recordasanassistantcoach:................................................. 42-27(.609)RecordatClemson:........................................................................10-3(.769)

MARIONHOBBYDefensive Ends

•2ndSeasonatClemson•13thSeasonOverall•Tennessee‘95•BornNovember7,1966

ROBBIECALDWELLOffensive Linemen

•1stSeasonatClemson•34thSeasonOverall•Furman‘77•BornJanuary26,1954

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JAMES F. BARKERPresident

• TheKickoffofthe$600millionWilltoLeadcampaignatthestartofthefallsemester,alongwithnewsthatthe$500mil-lionmarkhadbeenreachedbyJune1,2011.Campaigngiftssupport students, faculty, and facilities, including new ath-leticfacilities.

• Progressonconstructionof the$31millionLeeHallexpan-sion and renovation, and the restart of construction on theAcademic Success Center and a new Life Sciences building.Bothoftheseprojectshadbrokengroundbutweredelayedtemporarilybythefiscalcrisisandrecession.

• GroundbreakingandtheawardingofconstructioncontractsforanewwindenergytestfacilityattheClemsonUniversityRestorationInstituteinNorthCharleston,SC.

• The adoption of a new Clemson 2020 strategic plan, devel-opedafterayearofintensestudyanddeliberation.Aftertwoyears of dealing with budget cuts, Barker said,“It’s time forClemsontogetbackonoffense.”

2010-11 UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTSoftheClemsonfamilytotransformitselffromarespectedstateinstitutionintooneofthenation’sfinestpublicuni-versities. Clemsonclimbedfromthethirdtiertoatop-25rank-ing among public universities in the 2011 U.S. News &World Report guide to colleges, and it has been recog-nizedforvalue,affordability,andreturnoninvestmentbyKiplinger’s and Bloomberg/Businessweek magazines.Ninety-two percent of seniors would choose Clemsonagain according to the National Survey of Student En-gagement.Also,Clemsonisthirdamongallpublicuniver-sitiesinthepercentageofalumniwhomakegiftstotheirschool. That is another indication of quality and alumnisatisfaction. Clemsoncontinuestoattracttopstudentsandfaculty.Itisthe#1choiceofPalmettoFellows,thestate’sbeststu-dents. Arecord-setting16,867undergraduateand6,082graduateschoolapplicationswerereceivedforthefallof

2010, and just over 50 percent ofthefreshmanclassgraduatedinthetop-10percentof theirhighschoolclasses. The University provides an un-matched educational experience- intellectual development - forstudents and research-driven eco-nomicdevelopmentforthestateofSouthCarolina. Barkerisaleadingvoiceinhighereducation for South Carolina andthenation.HeservedontheNCAADivisionIBoardofDirectorsforfouryears, three of which as chair. HealsodeliveredakeynoteaddressattheSocietyforCollege&UniversityPlanning conference in Charleston,SCinOctoberof2010. For his leadership, Barker hasreceivedtheOrderofthePalmetto,South Carolina’s highest civilianhonor, andThe Cliff’s Business Per-son-of-the-YearAwardfromGreen-

villeMagazine. Barkerhasalsobeenawardedhonorarydoctorate degrees from the Medical University of SouthCarolina, South Carolina State University, and Mars HillCollege. A native of Kingsport, TN, Barker received his bach-elorofartsdegree fromClemsonUniversity in1970andhismasterofarchitecture&urbandesigndegreein1973fromWashingtonUniversityinSaintLouis,MO,whichalsorecognizedhimwithitsDistinguishedAlumnusAward.HeisalsoaFellowoftheAmericanInstituteofArchitectsandtheInstituteforUrbanDesign. As Clemson’s President, Barker remains committed tothe classroom. Each spring, he is a part of a team thatteaches an undergraduate course exploring “a sense ofplace”inarchitecture,literature,andhistory. Inhissparetime,hemaintainsthedailyfitnessregimenof a life-long athlete and enjoys playing with his grand-daughters. He is widely acclaimed for his pen-and-inkdrawings of campus buildings and his watercolor paint-ings. Barker and his wife, Marcia, have two sons, Britt andJacob,adaughter-in-law,RitaBoltBarker,andtwogrand-children.


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WhentheClemsonbaseballsquadplayedhosttothe2011 NCAA Tournament, it meant the Tiger sports pro-gram had accomplished something only one other pro-gramhaddonenationally.ItmarkedthethirdconsecutiveyearClemsonhadbeentoabowlgame,theNCAAMen’sBasketballTournament, and the NCAA BaseballTourney.OnlyFloridaStatehasequaledthataccomplishment. Reaching a high level of success in the high-profilesportsisacredittotheadministrativeacumenofClemsonAthletic Director Dr.Terry Don Phillips. Now in his 10thyearatClemson,PhillipshasenhancedtheTigerprogramonmanylevels. The 2010-11 season marked the fourth straight yearthemen’sbasketballprogramreachedtheNCAATourna-ment,afirstinthe100-yearhistoryofthatprogram.TheTigerfootballteamhasbeenbowleligibleeachofPhillips’ninepreviousyearsandhashadfourtop-25finalrankings.ThebaseballprogramhasbeentotheNCAATournamenteightofhisnineyearsandhasbeentotheCollegeWorldSeriestwice. Inadditiontothesuccessofthehigh-profilesportsin2010-11,thewomen’strack&fieldprogramwontheACCtitle both indoor and outdoor, the second straight yeartheyaccomplishedthatfeat,andfinishedinthetop20atbothnationalmeets. Themenandthewomenbothfin-ishedinthetop25attheindoormeet. The rowing program had its third straight top-15 fin-ishandthewomen’stennisteammadeitsninthstraightNCAATournamentappearance.Overall,seventeamsfin-ishedinthetop25inthenation. Inhisnineyears at Clemson, ithashad53 teamsfin-ishtheseasoninthetop25,includingthegolfteamthatwonthe2003nationaltitle.Fivedifferentwomen’ssportshavecapturedACCtitlesduringhistenure.OnlyVirginiahashadawidervarietyofwomen’ssportswinleaguetitles. The2010-11academicyearwasalsoayearof great accomplishment on an individualbasis. Track athletes Patricia Mamona (triplejump), Miller Moss (heptathlon), and BriannaRollins(60mhurdles)wonnationaltitles.Golf-er Corbin Mills won the U.S. Public Links Na-tionalChampionship.Women’stennisplayersJosipa Bek and Keri Wong reached the finalsoftheNCAADoublesChampionship,afirstinClemson’s storied program. Da’Quan BowerswontheBronkoNagurskiAwardasthetopde-fensiveplayerincollegefootball. One of the reasons for Clemson’s level ofsuccessasatotalsportsprogramhasbeenhisemphasisonimprovingfacilities.OnJune30,

TERRY DON PHILLIPSAthletic Director

2009, the footballstaffmoved intotheWestZoneatMe-morialStadium.Itwasadaythatbroughtasmiletoevery-one associated with the program, but especially Phillips,whohadbeenworkingtowardthatdaybeforehearrivedin2002. Phillips’visionfortheWestZonewastocreateatop-of-the-linefacilityforthefootballprogram,butatthesametime have a positive effect on the total sports program.ThefacilityatMemorialStadiumnowcreatesmoreofficespace,newlockerrooms,andtrainingroomandstrengthtrainingfacilitiesfortheOlympicsportsprograms. Inthe2011springsemester,nearly50percentofstu-dent-athleteswereontheacademichonorrollandsevenofthe15programshadteamGPAsofatleast3.0. All19ClemsonteamspostedAPRscoresofatleast945and13ofthe19wereover975.Thefootballprogramhada977APRscoreforthe2009-10data,acohortoffouryearsthatendswiththestudent-athleteswhowereontheteamforthe2009-10academicyear.Clemsonwas11thoutofallFBSprogramsintermsofAPRscore. Phillips has been recognized for these accomplish-ments inrecentyears. Hewasnamedasoneofthe100Most Influential Sports Educators in America in 2008 byTheInstituteforInternationalSportatRhodeIsland. Phillips was also recognized nationally for his per-formance at Clemson in 2006 when he was honored byNACDA (National Association of Collegiate Directors ofAthletics)asthe2005-06GeneralSportsTurfSystemsAth-leticDirector-of-the-YearfortheFBSSoutheastRegion.HewasoneofjustfourFBSathleticdirectorshonoredattheannualconventioninNewOrleans,LA. Excellence in academics has been a lifelong pursuit.He has an undergraduate degree from Arkansas (1970),a master’s degree fromVirginiaTech (1974), a doctorate

degree fromVirginiaTech (1978),anda lawdegree fromtheUniversityofArkansasSchoolofLaw(1996). He isamemberoftheArkansasBar,SouthCarolinaBar,AmericanBarAssociation,andSportsLawyersAssociation. PhillipsmaintainsaclassroompresencebyteachingasportslawsectioninClemson’saccountancy&legalstud-iesdepartment.Inaddition,heispastchairoftheNCAADivisionIInfractionsAppealsCommitteeandcontinuestoservethecommitteeasrequested. Prior to coming to Clemson, he served as athletic di-rectoratOklahomaState.Footballwastransformedfroma perennial losing status to very competitive, enjoying areturntobowlgamesafterseveralyearsandestablishingawinningrecordagainstin-staterivalOklahoma.Forthis,he received the National Football Foundation OklahomaChapter Outstanding Contribution to Amateur FootballAwardin2002. BeforeleadingtheCowboys,hewasaseniorassociateathleticdirectoratArkansas(1988-94).HealsoservedasathleticdirectoratLiberty(1980,81)andLouisiana-Lafay-ette(1983-88).HewasanassistantathleticdirectoratMis-souri(1981-83)andbeganhisadministrativecareerasanassistantathleticdirectoratFlorida(1979). Phillipsbeganhiscareer incollegeathleticscoachingfootball.HestartedasagraduateassistantatArkansasin1970 and 1971. He moved on toVirginiaTech as an as-sistantcoach(1971-78)beforejoiningtheranksofathleticadministration. AtVirginiaTech, he served on coachingstaffsthatincludedfutureClemsonHeadCoachesCharleyPellandDannyFord. Winning has been on Phillips’ resumé since his play-ingdaysatArkansas. HeletteredonthreeFrankBroylesteams,whereheandhisbrother,Loyd,anOutlandTrophywinner, were starting defensive tackles, the first brother

combination to start together under Bro-yles. Arkansashada27-5record inthethreeyears,playedintwoSugarBowlgames,andheplayedinthememorable1969NationalCham-pionship game against Texas, a contest thatcontinuestobefeaturedonESPNClassic.In2010,hejoinedLoydintheUniversityofArkansasHallofHonor. Phillips has two children, John Dennis andSarah-Jane, and three stepchildren, Meagan(a Clemson graduate and former member ofTigerBand),Marshall,andMadison. Hiswife,Tricia, is a graduate of the University of Mis-souriSchoolofJournalismandearlierenjoyedacareerinathleticsanddevelopment. Sheiscurrently active in the Clemson and Senecacommunities.

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David AbernethySeniorAssistantStrength&

ConditioningCoach

Rick BagbyDirectorofAthleticVideoServices

Joey BatsonDirectorofStrength&

Conditioning

Jennifer BentonFootballAdministrativeAssistant,

Defense

Dr. Larry BowmanTeamOrthopedicSurgeon

Daniel BassettDirectorofFootballPrograms

Tyler CarltonVideoGraduateAssistant,

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Jeff DavisAssistantAthleticDirector,FootballPlayerRelations&ExternalAffairs

Mike DooleyDirectorofHighSchoolRelations

&PlayerPersonnel

Beth DouglasFootballAdministrativeAssistant,

HeadCoach

Wesley GoodwinVideoGraduateAssistant,

Defense

Larry GreenleeAssistantDirectorof

Strength&Conditioning

Henry GuessAssistantDirectorof

AthleticVideoServices

La’Donte HarrisStrength&Conditioning

PlayerDevelopmentAssistant

Bobby HutchinsonStrength&Conditioning


Andy JohnstonAssociateAthleticDirector,

FootballOperations

Brian ManceStrength&Conditioning


Brandon McCombsStrength&Conditioning


Woody McCorveyAssociateAthleticDirector,

FootballAdministration

Damonte McKenzieStrength&Conditioning


Don MunsonDirectorofCreativeMediaServices

Danny PooleDirectorofSportsMedicine

Abe ReedFootballEquipmentManager

Dr. Len ReevesTeamPhysician

Brad ScottAssistantAthleticDirector

Alphonso SmithDirectorofEquipment

Justin SteppGraduateAssistantCoach,

Offense

James TrappVolunteerTeamAdvisor

Jill Williams-WilksFootballAdministrativeAssistant,

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Ren WindhamFootballAdministrativeAssistant,

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Has 91 receptions for 1,058 yards and 12 touchdowns in 40 games (32 starts) in his career...has started 27 games in a row dating to 2009.

2011: John Mackey Award winner; he became the first Tiger finalist and winner of the award...first-team All-American by AP, ESPN.com, Football Writers Association, Phil Steele, and SI.com...second-team All-American by CBSSports.com...honorable mention All-American by Pro Football Weekly...First-Team All-ACC selec-tion...first-team All-ACC by CBSSports.com, ESPN.com, and Phil Steele...has 48 receptions for 577 yards and eight touchdowns (tied for fourth-most in school history) in 829 snaps over 13 games (13 starts); his receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns are the most by a Tiger tight end in a season in school history...sec-ond on the team in receiving touchdowns and third on the team in receptions and receiving yards...caught a 54-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter to give Clemson the lead for good against Troy on Sept. 3...had seven receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown against #19 Auburn on Sept. 17; named John Mackey Tight End-of-the-Week...had four receptions for 67 yards and a touchdown against #11 Florida State on Sept. 24; named team offensive player-of-the-game...had a team-high four receptions for a game-high 75 yards and a 32-yard touchdown catch at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1; named national tight end-of-the-week by College Football Per-formance Awards...had four receptions for 49 yards against Boston College on Oct. 8...had five receptions for 41 yards and a two-point conversion catch at Maryland on Oct. 15...had six receptions for 51 yards and a touchdown against North Carolina on Oct. 22...had five receptions for 38 yards at Georgia Tech on Oct. 29...had four recep-tions for 48 yards, including two receptions for 33 yards on the game-winning drive, against Wake Forest on Nov. 12...had a nine-yard receiving touchdown at #13 South Carolina on Nov. 26...had two receptions, both for touchdowns, for 32 yards against #3 Virgin-ia Tech in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 3; named national tight end-of-the-week by College Football Performance Awards. 2010: One of 22 midseason candidates for the John Mackey Award...Second-Team All-ACC tight end who was third on the team in receptions (33) in 765 snaps over 13 games (13 starts)...Solid Rock Award winner among tight ends...his 33 catches set a school record by a sophomore tight end...totaled 373 receiving yards, third-most on the team...had at least one catch in 12 games...has 21 knockdown blocks, most among tight ends...had a touchdown catch against Presbyterian College...has had his best games on the road against good teams; he had five catches for 66 yards at #15 Auburn...had seven catches for 55 yards at North Carolina and seven catches for 57 yards at Boston College...team offensive player-of-the-game at Boston College by the coaches...top receiver in 2010 Spring Game with three catches for 81 yards, including a 35-yard catch. 2009: Had a big impact on the overtime win at Miami (FL) when he had four catches for 36 yards; he played 39 snaps in a starting role in that upset win...played in all 14 games and had six starts...had touchdown catches in the regular season against Georgia Tech (9 yards), Florida State (17 yards) and Virginia (16 yards)...had at least

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TE • 6-4 • 255 • *Jr. • 2VLFayetteville, NCTerry Sanford HS

one catch in seven different games...first career catch went for a touchdown at Georgia Tech...played at least 16 snaps in every game and averaged 26 snaps per game for the year...played 25 snaps against Kentucky in the Music City Bowl...had starts against Middle Tennessee, Boston College, Wake Forest, Miami (FL), South Carolina and Kentucky. 2008: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: National top-100 player by ESPN.com...#83 player in the nation by ESPN.com, including #3 tight end in the na-tion...four-star prospect by both Scout.com and Rivals.com...#3 tight end in the nation by Rivals.com and #8 tight end by Scout.com...#5 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com...had 68 receptions for 1,257 yards (18.5 yards per catch) in his career at Terry Sanford High School...had 27 receptions for 291 yards and five touchdowns during his senior season...had 25 receptions for 551 yards in his junior season...standout basketball player who was named most improved on the team...coached by Wayne Inman at Terry Sanford High School...recruited by Chris Rumph...chose Clemson over Florida State, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia Tech. Personal: Majoring in health science...born Feb. 24, 1990.

Allen 2009 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG9-5 Middle Tennessee *45 0 0 --- 0 ---9-10 at Georgia Tech 20 1 9 9.0 1 99-19 Boston College *36 0 0 --- 0 ---9-26 TCU 20 1 8 8.0 0 810-3 at Maryland 24 0 0 --- 0 ---10-17 Wake Forest *17 1 10 10.0 0 1010-24 at Miami (FL) *39 4 36 9.0 0 1210-31 Coastal Carolina 25 0 0 --- 0 ---11-7 Florida State 30 1 17 17.0 1 1711-14 at N.C. State 18 0 0 --- 0 ---11-21 Virginia 19 1 16 16.0 1 1611-28 at South Carolina *24 1 12 12.0 0 1212-5 Georgia Tech 16 0 0 --- 0 ---12-27 Kentucky *25 0 0 --- 0 ---Totals 358 10 108 10.8 3 17* - start

Allen 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG9-4 North Texas *42 1 24 24.0 0 249-11 Presbyterian College *22 2 66 33.0 1 479-18 at Auburn *86 5 66 13.2 0 1610-2 Miami (FL) *77 3 24 8.0 0 1710-9 at North Carolina *65 7 55 7.9 0 1010-16 Maryland *54 1 24 24.0 0 2410-23 Georgia Tech *67 1 10 10.0 0 1010-30 at Boston College *61 7 57 8.1 0 1511-6 N.C. State *69 2 13 6.5 0 1011-13 at Florida State *66 1 11 11.0 0 1111-20 at Wake Forest *42 1 6 6.0 0 611-27 South Carolina *57 0 0 --- 0 ---12-31 South Florida *57 2 17 8.5 0 12Totals 765 33 373 11.3 1 47* - start

Allen 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG9-3 Troy *46 1 54 54.0 1 549-10 Wofford *65 2 15 7.5 0 99-17 Auburn *78 7 80 11.4 1 239-24 Florida State *75 4 67 16.8 1 3410-1 at Virginia Tech *59 4 75 18.8 1 3210-8 Boston College *44 4 49 12.3 0 2110-15 at Maryland *72 5 41 8.2 0 1210-22 North Carolina *73 6 51 8.5 1 1310-29 at Georgia Tech *67 5 38 7.6 0 1711-12 Wake Forest *88 4 48 12.0 0 1711-19 at N.C. State *58 3 18 6.0 0 1611-26 at South Carolina *48 1 9 9.0 1 912-3 Virginia Tech *56 2 32 16.0 2 24Totals 829 48 577 12.0 8 54* - start; Note: Had a two-point conversion reception at Maryland.

Allen Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG2009 14-6 358 10 108 10.8 3 172010 13-13 765 33 373 11.3 1 472011 13-13 829 48 577 12.0 8 54Totals 40-32 1952 91 1058 11.6 12 54

Has 19 tackles and three quarterback pressures in 129 snaps over 39 games in his career...significant contributor on special teams.

2011: Has four tackles in 28 snaps over 13 games...had one tackle in six snaps against Wofford on Sept. 10...had a special teams tackle at Maryland on Oct. 15.

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LB • 5-11 • 205 • Sr. • 3VLJacksonville, FLTrinity Christian Academy

DWAYNE ALLEN

2010: Reserve linebacker who was lost for the season due to a torn ACL suffered against Georgia Tech on Oct. 23...played 31 snaps...had two tackles against North Texas...played 13 snaps against Pres-byterian College and five snaps against #16 Miami (FL)...had three tackles in eight snaps against Maryland. 2009: Had five tackles for the year over 14 games, with a season-high three coming in the win at N.C. State...played career-high 16 snaps on defense in that win over the Wolfpack...also had a tackle against Wake Forest in 10 snaps and a tackle against Coastal Caro-lina. 2008: Earned a letter as a reserve linebacker and special teams player as a first-year freshman...one of four first-year freshmen on defense to earn a letter; he joined Stanley Hunter as the only line-backers to do so...played 25 snaps and had five tackles for the sea-son, all on scrimmage plays...played 12 snaps in the win over The Citadel and had two tackles...did not play again until the win at Boston College when he had two tackles in two snaps...played 10 snaps in the win over Duke...played special teams in the Gator Bowl against Nebraska. Before Clemson: Rated as the #107 safety in the nation by Scout.com...#64 prospect in Florida by SuperPrep...had 59 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions during his senior season...third-team all-state and all-region selection as a senior...played in the Jacksonville Shrine Bowl game...totaled 88 tackles and two interceptions during his junior season...high school teammate of Jamie Harper...coached by Verlon Dorminey at Trinity Christian Academy...recruited by Dabo Swinney...chose Clemson over Florida and Miami (FL). Personal: Majoring in sociology...born Mar. 20, 1990.

Andrews 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int9-3 Troy 2 0 0 09-10 Wofford 6 0 1 19-17 Auburn 0 0 0 09-24 Florida State 0 0 1 110-1 at Virginia Tech 3 0 0 010-8 Boston College 2 0 0 010-15 at Maryland 0 0 1 110-22 North Carolina 4 0 0 010-29 at Georgia Tech 0 0 0 011-12 Wake Forest 1 1 0 111-19 at N.C. State 2 0 0 011-26 at South Carolina 4 0 0 012-3 Virginia Tech 4 0 0 0Totals 28 1 3 4 0-0 0-0 0-0

Andrews Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2008 5-0 25 1 4 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-02009 14-0 45 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0-02010 7-0 31 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 0 0-02011 13-0 28 1 3 4 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0Totals 39-0 129 8 11 19 0-0 0-0 0-0 3 0 0-0

First-year freshman who has shown flashes of his star potential...one of Clemson’s most heralded linebacker recruits in recent years.

2011: Has 28 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, a pass breakup, and a team-high two caused fumbles in 247 snaps over 12 games (three starts)...had four tackles, Clemson’s only sack, and a pass breakup in his first career game against Troy on Sept. 3...had three tackles in nine snaps against Wofford on Sept. 10...had five tackles and two tackles for loss in 29 snaps at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1...had four tackles and a tackle for loss in 16 snaps at Maryland on Oct. 15...had three tackles in 27 snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22...had three tackles in 20 snaps at Georgia Tech on Oct. 29...had two tackles in 28 snaps in his first career start at N.C. State on Nov. 19...had three tackles, a team-high two tackles for loss, a sack, and a caused fumble in 34 snaps against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 3. Before Clemson: USA Today First-Team All-American at Anson High School...Parade First-Team All-American...#1 outside linebacker in the nation by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com...#24 player and #3 outside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com...#32 player in the nation by ESPN.com...#40 player and #4 linebacker in the nation by SuperPrep...#10 player in the nation and #1 player in North Carolina by 247Sports.com...#1 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep...played in the Shrine Bowl...played in the Under Armour All-American game...North Carolina Gatorade Player-of-the-Year...AP First-Team All-State selection as a junior and senior...conference player-of-the-year as a sophomore and senior...WSOC Big 22 Player-of-the-Year...NCPreps.com Defensive Player-of-the-Year as a senior...four-year starter...had

STEPHONEANTHONY

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LB • 6-3 • 235 • Fr. • HSPolkton, NCAnson HS


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Tiger Bios123 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, four sacks, and two interceptions as a senior...had 302 yards on 50 carries and 498 yards on 14 kickoff returns...catcher on the baseball team and power forward on the basketball team...coached by Luke Hyatt at Anson High...recruited by Dan Brooks and Kevin Steele. Personal: Majoring in economics...born July 28, 1992.

St. Anthony 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int9-3 Troy 22 4 0 4 1-8 1-89-10 Wofford 9 2 1 39-17 Auburn 7 0 0 09-24 Florida State 1 0 0 010-1 at Virginia Tech 29 3 2 5 2-510-8 Boston College DNP10-15 at Maryland 16 4 0 4 1-410-22 North Carolina 27 2 1 310-29 at Georgia Tech 20 3 0 311-12 Wake Forest 31 1 0 111-19 at N.C. State *28 2 0 211-26 at South Carolina *23 0 0 012-3 Virginia Tech *34 2 1 3 2-12 1-11 0-0Totals 247 23 5 28 6-29 2-19 0-0* - start; Note: Had a caused fumble against North Carolina; had a caused fumble against Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game.

St. Anthony Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2011 12-3 247 23 5 28 6-29 2-19 0-0 2 1 2-0

Talented defensive tackle who has provided depth on the interior of the defensive line as a red-shirt fresh-man...has the versatility to play at

tackle or end...in the line of many current and former Tigers from the Jacksonville, FL native who will return to his home state for the Orange Bowl...one of the highest-rated players in Clemson’s 2010 signing class. 2011: Has six tackles and three quarterback pressures in 58 snaps over eight games...registered one tackle and a quarterback pressure in 11 snaps in his first career game against Troy on Sept. 3...had one tackle and a quarterback pressure in four snaps at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1...had one quarterback pressure in six snaps against Boston College on Oct. 8...had two tackles in 14 snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22...had one tackle in four snaps at N.C. State on Nov. 19. 2010: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Outstanding defensive end who had 80 tack-les, 25 tackles for loss, and nine sacks as a senior at First Coast High School...from a long line of outstanding Tigers from Jacksonville, FL, a defensive heritage that has included eight-time Pro Bowl player Brian Dawkins...Florida Times-Union Super 24 member...Florida Times-Union Preseason Super 11 member...#29 defensive tackle in the nation and #47 player in Florida according to Rivals.com...#73 defensive end in the nation according to Scout.com...#105 defensive end in the nation according to ESPN.com...top-100 player in Florida according to SuperPrep...starter on the basketball team...coached by Marty Lee at First Coast High School...recruited by Jeff Scott...chose Clemson over Florida, Florida State, Notre Dame, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Personal: Majoring in community recreation, sport, & camp management...born Nov. 2, 1991.

Barnes 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-3 Troy 11 1 0 1 19-10 Wofford DNP9-17 Auburn DNP9-24 Florida State 2 0 0 010-1 at Virginia Tech 4 0 1 1 110-8 Boston College 6 0 0 0 110-15 at Maryland DNP10-22 North Carolina 14 2 0 210-29 at Georgia Tech DNP11-12 Wake Forest DNP11-19 at N.C. State 4 1 0 111-26 at South Carolina 7 0 1 112-3 Virginia Tech 10 0 0 0Totals 58 4 2 6 3

Barnes Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2011 8-0 58 4 2 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 3 0 0-0

TAVARISBARNES

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DT • 6-4 • 270 • *Fr. • RSJacksonville, FLFirst Coast HS

Talented offensive guard who has provided depth as a red-shirt fresh-man...slated to compete for a starting spot on the offensive line in 2012.

2011: Has played 24 snaps over four games...played one snap in his first career game against Boston College on Oct. 8...played seven snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22...graded 100 percent in nine snaps at N.C. State on Nov. 19...graded 86 percent with one knock-down in seven snaps against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Champion-ship game on Dec. 3. 2010: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Two-time, first-team all-state pick at G.W. Carver High School...#22 offensive guard in the nation and #39 player in Georgia by Rivals.com...#31 offensive guard in the nation and #31 player in Georgia by Scout.com...#19 offensive guard in the nation by ESPN.com...#64 player in Georgia by SuperPrep...first-team all-state by the Georgia Sportswriters Association as a senior...led his team to 3,507 rushing yards and 34 points per game as a senior...had 88 pancake blocks as a junior and 70 as a senior...played in the Offense-Defense All-Star game in Myrtle Beach, SC...All-Southeast Region pick by PrepStars...attended the same high school as former Clemson All-ACC defensive tackle Brentson Buckner; he went on to play 12 years in the NFL...high school teammate of fellow Tiger Corey Crawford...coached by Dell McGee at G.W. Carver High School...recruited by Charlie Harbison...chose Clemson over Georgia, Miami (FL), and South Carolina. Personal: Majoring in sociology...born Nov. 17, 1990.

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OG • 6-4 • 315 • *Fr. • RSColumbus, GAG.W. Carver HS

Reserve defensive end who has played sparingly on defense, but has made solid contributions on the kick-off coverage team.

2011: Has two tackles in 16 snaps over nine games...Clemson has a 9-0 record in his nine games...played two snaps in his first career game against Troy on Sept. 3...had a special teams tackle against Wofford on Sept. 10...had one tackle in 10 snaps against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 3. 2010: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Rated as the #16 athlete in the nation by ESPN.com...#37 athlete in the nation and #37 player in Georgia by Rivals.com...#34 outside linebacker in the nation and #37 player in Georgia by Scout.com...#33 player in Georgia by SuperPrep...All-Southeast Region pick by PrepStars...played running back in high school; he had 120 rushes for 828 yards and seven scores as a senior...had seven punt returns for a 17.3-yard average and two scores...had 102 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and one interception...played in the Georgia North-South All-Star game...first-team all-state by AP and Georgia Sportswriter Association...had 57 tackles and an interception as a junior...coached by Jim Kremer at Adairsville High School...recruited by Billy Napier...chose Clemson over Alabama, Auburn, and Stanford. Personal: His father, Victor, played football at Auburn (1982-84) and served as offensive coordinator at Adairsville High School...major is undeclared...born July 8, 1992.

V. Beasley 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-3 Troy 2 0 0 09-10 Wofford 0 1 0 19-17 Auburn 0 0 0 09-24 Florida State 0 0 0 010-1 at Virginia Tech 0 0 0 010-8 Boston College 0 0 0 010-15 at Maryland 0 0 0 010-22 North Carolina 4 0 0 010-29 at Georgia Tech DNP11-12 Wake Forest DNP11-19 at N.C. State DNP11-26 at South Carolina DNP12-3 Virginia Tech 10 0 1 1Totals 16 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0

V. Beasley Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2011 9-0 16 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0

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DE • 6-3 • 235 • *Fr. • RSAdairsville, GAAdairsville HS

Placekicker and punter who is Clem-son’s career leader in tackles by a kicker (20); no kicker had more than four in a season prior to 2009...is 1-1

on field goals and 5-9 on extra points for eight points in 36 games (one start) in his career...has two career punts for a 33.0-yard aver-age...has 21 touchbacks and 34 other kickoffs that reached the goal line on 200 kickoffs in his career; the opponent has failed to advance past the 20 on 72 of the 200 kickoffs. 2011: Has 49 kickoffs in nine games...has 11 touchbacks and 10 other kickoffs that reached the goal line...has 49 kickoffs and oppo-nents failed to advance past the 20 on 22 kickoffs...has two punts for a 33.0-yard average...has five special teams tackles, all on kickoff cov-erage...had three touchbacks and three other kickoffs that reached the endzone among his nine kickoffs against Troy on Sept. 3; he also had two tackles...had two touchbacks and two other kickoffs that reached the endzone among his seven kickoffs against #19 Auburn on Sept. 17...had three touchbacks and another kickoff that reached the endzone among his six kickoffs against #11 Florida State on Sept. 24; came off the bench for an injured Dawson Zimmerman and had two punts for a 33.0-yard average, including a punt inside the 20; added a special teams tackle; named team special teams player-of-the-game...suffered a shoulder injury at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1 and missed the next four games...had one tackle and a caused fumble on four kickoffs against Wake Forest on Nov. 12. 2010: Had six special teams tackles, all on kickoff coverage...kicked an extra point against Presbyterian College...had 64 kickoffs and opponents failed to get past the 20 on 19 kickoffs...a big reason Clemson had a 4.4-yard advantage on the ending spot of kickoff returns; the opponents’ average start was the 25...had three touch-backs and 12 other kickoffs that reached the goal line. 2009: Handled kickoff duties for the Tigers...had seven touch-backs and 12 others that reached the goal line in 87 kickoffs as a first-year performer...handled every kickoff for the Tigers in 2009, more than any other kicker in Clemson history...held opponents in-side the 21-yard line on kickoffs 31 times over the course of the sea-son, 36 percent of his attempts...starting placekicker in one game, the win at N.C. State...scored six points; he made one field goal in one attempt and was 3-5 on extra points...had seven points for the season...his only field goal attempt was made from 28 yards in Raleigh...a big reason Clemson was third in the ACC in kickoff cover-age...had nine special teams tackles on kickoff coverage, not only a single-season record, but the career record. 2008: Red-shirted...enrolled in January. Before Clemson: Enrolled at Clemson in January of 2008 follow-ing his high school graduation in December of 2007...#16 placekicker in the nation by Rivals.com...#25 prospect in South Carolina according to SuperPrep...converted 22-37 field goals and 99-113 extra points in three seasons at Myrtle Beach High School, with a career-long of 49 yards...also was a punter and wide receiver...had 410 receiving yards and four touchdowns as a senior...two-time all-region and all-state selection...two-time “Toast of the Coast” selection...WPDE All-Zone team selection...WBTW All-Blitz team member...Shrine Bowl selec-tion...coached by Scott Earley...recruited by Dabo Swinney...chose Clemson over Duke, Georgia Tech, Notre Dame, South Carolina, and Virginia. Personal: Two-time member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll...majoring in sociology...born Dec. 20, 1989.

Benton 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent FG-FGA Distances PAT Points9-3 Troy 0-0 ----- 0-0 09-10 Wofford 0-0 ----- 0-0 09-17 Auburn 0-0 ----- 0-0 09-24 Florida State 0-0 ----- 0-0 010-1 at Virginia Tech 0-0 ----- 0-0 010-8 Boston College DNP10-15 at Maryland DNP10-22 North Carolina DNP10-29 at Georgia Tech DNP11-12 Wake Forest 0-0 ----- 0-0 011-19 at N.C. State 0-0 ----- 0-0 011-26 at South Carolina 0-0 ----- 0-0 012-3 Virginia Tech 0-0 ----- 0-0 0Totals 0-0 ----- 0-0 0Note: Had one carry for -9 yards against Wofford; had two punts for a 33.0-yard average against Florida State; had a caused fumble against Wake Forest; underlined distance indicates made field goal.

Benton Career StatsYear G-S 11-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Tot HB LG PAT Pts2009 14-1 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0 28 4-7 72010 13-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 -- -- 1-2 12011 9-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 -- -- 0-0 0Totals 36-1 1-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0 28 5-9 8

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PK/P • 6-2 • 195 • *Jr. • 2VLMyrtle Beach, SCMyrtle Beach HS

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Has emerged from a backup as a freshman to one of the top quarter-backs in the Southeast...has a strong arm and the size to be an outstanding

signal-caller...has good leadership qualities...is 307-516 passing for 3,907 yards and 35 touchdowns against 13 interceptions in 1,067 snaps over 20 games (13 starts) in his career...has completed 59.5 percent of his passes and has a 140.4 pass efficiency rating...has 219 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns in his career...has 4,126 total yards and is responsible for 41 touchdowns in his career...first in school history in passing efficiency, second in interception avoid-ance (.0252), third in completion percentage, tied for fourth in pass-ing touchdowns, seventh in completions, eight in passing yards, ninth in passing yards per attempt (7.57), ninth in touchdowns re-sponsible for, 10th in passing attempts, and 10th in total offense...has a 10-3 career record as a starter. 2011: Honorable Mention All-American by SI.com...one of 16 semifinalists for the Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award...one of 16 semifinalists for the Maxwell Award...added to the Man-ning Award Watch List in October...First-Team All-ACC selection...first-team All-ACC by CBSSports.com, ESPN.com, and Phil Steele...is 274-453 passing for 3,578 yards and 31 touchdowns against 10 interceptions in 928 snaps over 13 games (13 starts)...completing 60.5 percent of his passes and has a 145.0 pass efficiency rating...has 186 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns...has 3,764 total yards and is responsible for a school-record 36 touchdowns...first in school history in passing yards, first in passing yards per game (275.2), first in passing touchdowns, first in total offense, second in passing attempts, second in total offense per game (289.5), third in completions, fourth in passing efficiency, and eighth in completion percentage...15th in the nation in points responsible for per game (16.9) and 18th in total offense per game...first in the ACC in total offense per game, first in passing yards per game, and fourth in passing efficiency...had a streak of 142 consecutive passes without an interception from the Troy game on Sept. 3 to the Virginia Tech game on Oct. 1...was 20-30 passing for 264 yards and three touch-downs in his first career start against Troy on Sept. 3; he was also 14-18 passing for 199 yards and two touchdowns in the second half; named ACC Player-of-the-Week by Rivals.com; named team offen-sive player-of-the-game...was 18-29 passing for 261 yards and three touchdowns against no interceptions against Wofford on Sept. 10; he added nine yards on 10 carries and a rushing touchdown...was 30-42 passing for 386 yards and four touchdowns against no interceptions against #19 Auburn on Sept. 17; he added 30 yards on seven carries and directed Clemson to 624 total yards; he set the Memorial Stadium record for passing yards in a game; named Man-ning Award Player-of-the-Week; named ACC Offensive Back-of-the-Week; received a Helmet Sticker on ESPN College Gameday Final; named team co-offensive player-of-the-game...was 22-35 pass-ing for 344 yards and three touchdowns against no interceptions against #11 Florida State on Sept. 24; he added 19 rushing yards and a touchdown; named Manning Award Player-of-the-Week; named ACC player-of-the-week by Rivals.com; named ACC Offensive Back-of-the-Week...directed Clemson to a 23-3 win at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1 in his home state...was 16-26 passing for 283 yards and a touchdown along with 37 yards on six carries and a touchdown before leaving the game early in the third quarter with a hip injury against Boston College on Oct. 8...was 26-38 passing for 270 yards and four touchdowns along with 37 yards on 11 carries at Maryland on Oct. 15...was 27-46 passing for 367 yards and five touchdowns (to five different players) against no interceptions and added eight yards and a touchdown on 11 carries against North Carolina on Oct. 22; named Manning Award Player-of-the-Week; named ACC Offensive Back-of-the-Week; named team co-offensive player-of-the-game...was 23-40 passing for 295 yards and one touchdown at Georgia Tech on Oct. 29...was 27-43 passing for 343 yards and two touchdowns along with 27 yards on 11 carries against Wake Forest on Nov. 12...was 20-29 passing for 240 yards and three touchdowns against no interceptions along with 28 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 3; named ACC Championship Game MVP; named team co-offensive player-of-the-game. 2010: Future Impact Player Award (offense) winner...was 33-63 passing for 329 yards and four touchdowns against three intercep-tions in seven games (139 snaps)...played six snaps against North Texas and played 34 snaps against Presbyterian College when he completed 4-9 passes for 87 yards and two touchdowns; he had 112 total yards, including 25 rushing yards...was 1-1 passing for 13 yards against Maryland...was 4-8 passing for 37 yards at Wake Forest...was 10-18 passing for 73 yards against #17 South Carolina...was 13-23 passing for 112 yards and two touchdowns against South Florida.

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QB • 6-1 • 225 • *So. • 1VLHampton, VAPhoebus HS

2009: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Consensus top-100 national player...#38 play-er in the nation by Tom Lemming...#59 player in the nation by ESPN.com and #51 player by Rivals.com...#46 player in the nation by Su-perPrep...#87 player in the Top-100 Dream Team by PrepStar...#77 player in the nation and #9 player in the ACC by Athlon...#5 quar-terback in the nation by ESPN.com and #4 quarterback in the na-tion by Rivals.com...#3 player in Virginia by Rivals.com...#6 player in Virginia by SuperPrep...#5 quarterback in the nation by Super-Prep...played in the U.S. Army All-American game, where he earned Co-MVP honors after completing 7-9 passes for 179 yards and three touchdowns...completed 57 percent of his passes for 1,455 yards and 23 touchdowns along with three rushing touchdowns as a senior...completed 69 percent of his passes for 2,050 yards and 25 touchdowns, and rushed for seven touchdowns as a junior...his high school team posted a 43-2 record with him as starting quarterback in his career...played his senior year with a torn ACL and had surgery in January; he still led his high school to the state championship...led Phoebus High to two state titles...coached by Bill Dee at Phoebus High School...recruited by Billy Napier and Danny Pearman...chose Clemson over Ohio State and Oregon. Personal: His cousin, Darrell Roseman, was an offensive lineman at Auburn...majoring in sociology...born Sept. 25, 1990.

Boyd 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps C-A-I Yds TD Car Yds TD PL Tot9-4 North Texas 6 1-4-0 7 0 0 0 0 4 79-11 Presbyterian College 34 4-9-1 87 2 6 25 1 15 1129-18 at Auburn DNP10-2 Miami (FL) DNP10-9 at North Carolina DNP10-16 Maryland 8 1-1-0 13 0 1 7 0 2 2010-23 Georgia Tech DNP10-30 at Boston College DNP11-6 N.C. State 5 0-0-0 0 0 2 5 0 2 511-13 at Florida State DNP11-20 at Wake Forest 23 4-8-1 37 0 3 13 0 11 5011-27 South Carolina 29 10-18-0 73 0 8 -18 0 26 5512-31 South Florida 34 13-23-1 112 2 3 1 0 26 113Totals 139 33-63-3 329 4 23 33 1 86 362

Boyd 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps C-A-I Yds TD Car Yds TD PL Tot9-3 Troy *64 20-30-1 264 3 10 -3 0 40 2619-10 Wofford *71 18-29-0 261 3 10 9 1 39 2709-17 Auburn *90 30-42-0 386 4 7 30 0 49 4169-24 Florida State *86 22-35-0 344 3 16 19 1 51 36310-1 at Virginia Tech *68 13-32-1 204 1 10 28 0 42 23210-8 Boston College *52 16-26-0 283 1 6 37 1 32 32010-15 at Maryland *82 26-38-1 270 4 11 37 0 49 30710-22 North Carolina *77 27-46-0 367 5 11 8 1 57 37510-29 at Georgia Tech *67 23-40-2 295 1 8 -1 0 48 29411-12 Wake Forest *88 27-43-2 343 2 11 27 0 54 37011-19 at N.C. State *57 21-34-2 238 0 10 -10 0 44 22811-26 at South Carolina *59 11-29-1 83 1 11 -23 0 40 6012-3 Virginia Tech *67 20-29-0 240 3 11 28 1 40 268Totals 928 274-453-10 3578 31 132 186 5 585 3764* - start

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Year G-S Snaps C-A-I Yds TD LG Pct Y/A Y/C Y/G Eff2010 7-0 139 33-63-3 329 4 43 52.4 5.22 10.0 47.0 107.72011 13-13 928 274-453-10 3578 31 65 60.5 7.90 13.1 275.2 145.0Totals 20-13 1067 307-516-13 3907 35 65 59.5 7.57 12.7 195.4 140.4

Rushing & Total OffenseYear Car Yds Y/C Y/G TD LG PL Tot TDR Y/G2010 23 33 1.4 4.7 1 10 86 362 5 51.72011 132 186 1.4 14.3 5 14 585 3764 36 289.5Totals 155 219 1.4 11.0 6 14 671 4126 41 206.3

TAJH BOYD

Defensive end who has 190 tackles, 32.5 tackles for loss, 17.5 sacks, 40 quarterback pressures, and 11 pass breakups in 1,829 snaps over 47

games (26 starts) in his career...has made at least one tackle in 40 straight games...has emerged as one of the top defensive ends in the nation as a senior. 2011: One of six finalists for the Ted Hendricks Award...added to the Bednarik Award Watch List in October...second-team All-Ameri-can by CBSSports.com, Phil Steele, Rivals.com, SI.com, and Walter Camp Foundation...third-team All-American by AP...First-Team All-ACC selection...first-team All-ACC by CBSSports.com, ESPN.com, and Phil Steele...has 78 tackles, a team-high 16 tackles for loss, a team-high 10.5 sacks, and 17 quarterback pressures in 698 snaps over 13 games (13 starts)...second on the team in tackles...tied for fourth in school history in sacks...11th in the nation in sacks per game (0.81)...first in the ACC in sacks per game and third in tackles for loss per game (1.2)...had six tackles and a tackle for loss in 54 snaps against Troy on Sept. 3...had 11 tackles and a pass breakup in 46 snaps against Wofford on Sept. 10...had five tackles, including a sack, and a team-high three quarterback pressures in 55 snaps against #19 Au-burn on Sept. 17; named team defensive player-of-the-game...had one tackle and three quarterback pressures in 49 snaps against #11 Florida State on Sept. 24...had a team-high 11 tackles, a caused fum-ble, and tied the school record for both tackles for loss (6) and sacks (4) in 57 snaps at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1 in his home state; all four sacks came in the second half and he was a big reason Clemson held the Hokies without a touchdown at home for the first time since 1995; named national defensive performer-of-the-week and nation-al defensive lineman-of-the-week by College Football Performance Awards; named ACC Player-of-the-Week by Rivals.com; named ACC Defensive Lineman-of-the-Week; named team defensive player-of-the-game...had six tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, and two quarterback pressures in 46 snaps against Boston College on Oct. 8...had six tackles, two sacks, and three quarterback pressures in 70 snaps at Maryland on Oct. 15...had five tackles in 34 snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22...had six tackles and 0.5 sacks in 66 snaps at Georgia Tech on Oct. 29...had a team-high nine tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and three quarterback pressures in 54 snaps at N.C. State on Nov. 19; named team defensive player-of-the-game...had three tackles and two sacks in 54 snaps at #13 South Carolina on Nov. 26...had six tackles, two quarterback pressures, and a recovered fumble against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 3; named team co-defensive player-of-the-game. 2010: Solid Rock Award winner among defensive ends...had 55 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, five sacks, 15 quarterback pressures, and seven pass breakups in 13 starts (651 snaps)...second on the team in sacks and tied for third in quarterback pressures...gave Clemson a great defensive end tandem with Da’Quan Bowers...had four com-bined tackles for loss in the first two games...had three tackles for loss and two sacks against Presbyterian College; named team de-fensive player-of-the-game by the coaches...had seven tackles at #15 Auburn...had four tackles against Georgia Tech when he played linebacker...had five tackles, a sack, and four quarterback pressures against #23 N.C. State...had seven tackles in 55 snaps against #17 South Carolina...had six tackles, two tackles for loss, and a sack in 51 snaps against South Florida. 2009: Did not start a game, but played in all 14 games for an average of 24 snaps per game...finished the year with 46 tackles, including eight for loss...the tackle total was second-best among non-starters and his eight tackles for loss tied for fourth-best on the team...had four tackles in 21 snaps off the bench in the win over Ken-tucky in the Music City Bowl...had at least four tackles in eight of the 14 games, including six of the last seven...had just one tackle against Virginia, but it was a big 11-yard sack...had season-high five tackles in wins over Middle Tennessee and Coastal Carolina...had violent six-yard sack against Wake Forest...had at least one tackle for loss in four straight games at mid-season, Clemson won all four of those games...had four tackles in career-high 41 plays at N.C. State.

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2008: Did not start a game, but he averaged 20 snaps in each of his seven contests...had nine of his 11 tackles within the first four games...played a season-high 36 snaps and had two first hits against #24 Alabama...had a tackle for loss in 29 snaps against The Citadel...had a season-high four tackles in 17 snaps against S.C. State...did not play in five consecutive games, then played each of the last three regular-season contests...had two tackles in eight snaps against Duke...did not register a tackle but played 18 snaps and made a con-tribution when Clemson held Virginia to just three points in a 13-3 victory on the road. 2007: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Played tight end and outside linebacker at Varina High School for Head Coach Gary Chilcoat...#47 prospect in Virginia by Rivals.com...had 62 tackles and seven tackles for loss during his senior season...had three sacks, two recovered fumbles, and two interceptions, one of which he returned for a 14-yard touchdown, as a senior...all-district and second-team all-region as a senior...two-year starter who helped Varina High to an 11-2 record as a senior and 9-1 ledger as a junior...averaged 12 points and nine rebounds on the hardwood as a senior...two-year starter in football and basketball as a power forward; he was all-district, averaging 14 points, eight rebounds, and four blocks per game as a senior...recruited by Chris Rumph...chose Clemson over Florida State, N.C. State, and West Virginia. Personal: Majoring in sociology...born July 14, 1989.

Branch 2008 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP8-30 Alabama 36 2 0 29-6 The Citadel 29 1 0 1 1-29-13 N.C. State 28 2 0 2 19-20 S.C. State 17 2 2 49-27 Maryland DNP10-9 at Wake Forest DNP10-18 Georgia Tech DNP11-1 at Boston College DNP11-8 at Florida State DNP11-15 Duke 8 2 0 211-22 at Virginia 18 0 0 011-29 South Carolina 7 0 0 01-1 Nebraska DNPTotals 143 9 2 11 1-2 0-0 1

Branch 2009 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-5 Middle Tennessee 25 4 1 5 1-29-10 at Georgia Tech 18 3 1 4 19-19 Boston College 16 2 0 29-26 TCU 20 1 2 3 1-4 110-3 at Maryland 20 2 1 3 110-17 Wake Forest 31 2 0 2 1-6 1-6 110-24 at Miami (FL) 19 1 0 1 1-14 110-31 Coastal Carolina 22 4 1 5 2-611-7 Florida State 29 3 1 4 1-1411-14 at N.C. State 41 2 2 4 111-21 Virginia 22 1 0 1 1-11 1-1111-28 at South Carolina 26 4 0 4 112-5 Georgia Tech 27 3 1 412-27 Kentucky 21 1 3 4Totals 337 33 13 46 8-57 2-17 7

Branch 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-4 North Texas *45 1 1 2 1-2 1-2 29-11 Presbyterian College *20 4 1 5 3-15 2-139-18 at Auburn *55 4 3 710-2 Miami (FL) *66 1 1 2 210-9 at North Carolina *55 1 1 2 310-16 Maryland *42 2 0 210-23 Georgia Tech *50 3 1 410-30 at Boston College *45 3 0 311-6 N.C. State *58 4 1 5 1-3 1-3 411-13 at Florida State *57 4 2 6 111-20 at Wake Forest *52 0 4 4 0.5-1 111-27 South Carolina *55 4 3 7 212-31 South Florida *51 5 1 6 2-10 1-3Totals 651 36 19 55 7.5-31 5-21 15* - start

Branch 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-3 Troy *54 4 2 6 1-29-10 Wofford *46 10 1 119-17 Auburn *55 4 1 5 1-1 1-1 39-24 Florida State *49 1 0 1 310-1 at Virginia Tech *57 10 1 11 6-35 4-3110-8 Boston College *46 4 2 6 2-7 1-5 210-15 at Maryland *70 6 0 6 2-21 2-21 310-22 North Carolina *34 4 1 5 110-29 at Georgia Tech *66 4 2 6 0.5-1 0.5-111-12 Wake Forest *66 2 1 311-19 at N.C. State *54 4 5 9 1.5-1 311-26 at South Carolina *54 3 0 3 2-16 2-1612-3 Virginia Tech *47 3 3 6 2Totals 698 59 19 78 16-84 10.5-75 17* - start; Note: Had a caused fumble at Virginia Tech; had a recovered fumble against Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game.

Branch Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2008 7-0 143 9 2 11 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 1 0-02009 14-0 337 33 13 46 8-57 2-17 0-0 7 2 0-02010 13-13 651 36 19 55 7.5-31 5-21 0-0 15 7 0-02011 13-13 698 59 19 78 16-84 10.5-75 0-0 17 1 1-1Totals 47-26 1829 137 53 190 32.5-174 17.5-113 0-0 40 11 1-1

ANDRE BRANCH

Talented red-shirt freshman corner-back who has been a backup and starter during the course of his fresh-man season.

2011: Has 46 tackles, one tackle for loss, two interceptions for 93 yards, and four pass breakups in 561 snaps over 13 games (six starts)...had one tackle in 41 snaps in his first career game and start against Troy on Sept. 3...had a team-tying-high six tackles and a pass breakup in 34 snaps against #11 Florida State on Sept. 24...had three tackles in 24 snaps against Boston College on Oct. 8...had three tackles and his first career interception in 39 snaps at Maryland on Oct. 15; his one-handed interception in the third quarter came with Clemson down 35-17 and sparked the Tigers’ rally to a 56-45 victory...had three tackles in 25 snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22...had five tackles in 64 snaps at Georgia Tech on Oct. 29...had five tackles and a tackle for loss in 69 snaps against Wake Forest on Nov. 12...had three tackles and a pass breakup in 71 snaps at N.C. State on Nov. 19...had a team-high 11 tackles in 73 snaps at #13 South Caro-lina on Nov. 26...had three tackles, two pass breakups, and a 64-yard interception return in 74 snaps against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 3. 2010: Red-shirted...Scout Team (defense) Award winner. Before Clemson: Rated as the #22 safety in the nation and #6 player in South Carolina by Scout.com...#55 athlete in the nation and #15 player in South Carolina by Rivals.com...#56 safety in the nation by ESPN.com...#15 player in South Carolina by SuperPrep...all-state selection by The State...led Allendale-Fairfax High School to a 10-2 record as a senior when he rushed for 1,270 yards and 15 touchdowns...against Bethune-Bowman High School, he had 113 rushing yards and two scores and added two interception returns for touchdowns...played quarterback and defensive back...All-Atlantic Region team member by PrepStars...Shrine Bowl member and Offense-Defense All-American Game member...#16 player in South Carolina by Charlotte Observer...attended the same high school that produced Clemson’s all-time leading rusher (Raymond Priester)...had 95 rushes for 789 yards and 12 touchdowns as a junior...had 76 tackles as a junior...starter on the basketball team and one of the top track performers in South Carolina...won the state title in the 400m hurdles as a sophomore and junior; he helped his team to the state title in track as a junior...coached by Wayne Farmer at Allendale-Fairfax High School...recruited by Chris Rumph...chose Clemson over Penn State, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia Tech.

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Personal: Majoring in community recreation, sport, & camp management...born Jan. 30, 1992.

Breeland 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-3 Troy *41 1 0 19-10 Wofford 27 0 0 09-17 Auburn 16 0 1 19-24 Florida State 34 6 0 6 110-1 at Virginia Tech 4 2 0 210-8 Boston College 24 1 2 310-15 at Maryland 39 3 0 3 1-2910-22 North Carolina 25 2 1 310-29 at Georgia Tech *64 4 1 511-12 Wake Forest *69 5 0 5 1-111-19 at N.C. State *71 2 1 3 111-26 at South Carolina *73 7 4 1112-3 Virginia Tech *74 3 0 3 1-64 2Totals 561 36 10 46 1-1 2-93 4* - start

Breeland Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2011 13-6 561 36 10 46 1-1 0-0 2-93 0 4 0-0

Has the versatility to play cornerback and safety...attended the same high school as former Tiger quarterback and teammate Kyle Parker (2009,10)...

has registered 122 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, a sack, three intercep-tions for 61 yards, six quarterback pressures, and 18 pass breakups in 1,450 snaps over 39 games (22 starts) in his career...has exhibited good ball skills...will return to his home state of Florida for the Or-ange Bowl. 2011: Has 53 tackles, three tackles for loss, one interception, three quarterback pressures, and seven pass breakups in 682 snaps over 12 games (12 starts)...registered seven tackles and a pass breakup against Troy on Sept. 3...had five tackles, a tackle for loss, and a crucial pass breakup in the third quarter against #19 Auburn on Sept. 17...had four tackles and an interception at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1...had two tackles and two pass breakups in 52 snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22...had 10 tackles in 71 snaps at Georgia Tech on Oct. 29...had six tackles in 69 snaps against Wake Forest on Nov. 12...had six tackles and a tackle for loss in 70 snaps at N.C. State on Nov. 19...had five tackles, a tackle for loss, and pass breakup in 61 snaps against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Champion-ship game on Dec. 3. 2010: Winner of the 12th Man Award (defense)...totaled 54 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, a sack, two interceptions, and eight pass breakups in 649 snaps over 13 games (10 starts)...his 10 total passes defended were second-most on the team...had nine tackles, a tackle for loss, and an interception at #15 Auburn...registered six tackles and a 61-yard interception return for a touchdown against Maryland...totaled five tackles at Boston College...had three tackles against #23 N.C. State...had five tackles and a tackle for loss at Florida State...accumulated five tackles and a sack against South Florida in the Meineke Car Care Bowl. 2009: Reserve cornerback who played in all 14 games on spe-cial teams and 11 of the 14 games in the defensive backfield...played a season-high 26 snaps against Middle Tennessee in the season-opener and registered one tackle along with a pass breakup in the contest...played 24 snaps against Coastal Carolina and registered a season-high three tackles...amassed two tackles in 10 snaps against Florida State...accumulated three pass breakups on the season, one each against Middle Tennessee, Florida State, and N.C. State...totaled one tackle in eight snaps off the bench against Kentucky in the Mu-sic City Bowl. 2008: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Rated as the #65 player in the nation according to ESPN.com...#7 cornerback in the nation by ESPN.com...played in the ESPN/Under Armour All-American game...#58 prospect in Florida by Rivals.com...#27 cornerback in the nation by Rivals.com...#13 corner-back in the nation according to Scout.com...totaled five interceptions during his senior campaign after picking off six passes during his junior season...high school teammate of Kyle Parker...Florida Times-Union First-Team All-First Coast selection during his senior season...named to the Super 11 team in Florida by Florida Times-Union...coached by Darrell Sutherland...recruited by Dabo Swinney...chose Clemson over Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Miami (FL), and Notre Dame. Personal: His father played for the Denver Broncos and his brother, C.J., was a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers...majoring in psychology...born Jan. 25, 1990.

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Date Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-5 Middle Tennessee 26 1 0 1 19-10 at Georgia Tech 2 1 0 19-19 Boston College 7 0 0 09-26 TCU 3 0 1 110-3 at Maryland 1 0 0 010-17 Wake Forest 17 0 2 210-24 at Miami (FL) 0 0 1 110-31 Coastal Carolina 24 3 0 311-7 Florida State 10 1 1 2 111-14 at N.C. State 16 0 1 1 111-21 Virginia 5 1 0 111-28 at South Carolina 0 0 1 112-5 Georgia Tech 0 0 0 012-27 Kentucky 8 1 0 1Totals 119 8 7 15 0-0 0-0 3

Brewer 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-4 North Texas *77 3 1 49-11 Presbyterian College *23 2 0 2 1-69-18 at Auburn *60 8 1 9 1-2 1-010-2 Miami (FL) 36 2 0 2 0.5-1 110-9 at North Carolina 28 3 1 4 110-16 Maryland *56 4 2 6 1-61 110-23 Georgia Tech *64 2 0 2 1-710-30 at Boston College *49 2 3 5 111-6 N.C. State *67 2 1 3 211-13 at Florida State *58 4 1 5 1-8 111-20 at Wake Forest *43 3 1 4 111-27 South Carolina 44 1 2 312-31 South Florida *44 4 1 5 1-3Totals 649 40 14 54 5.5-27 2-61 8* - start; Note: Had a 61-yard interception return for a touchdown against Maryland; had a caused fumble at Florida State; had a sack against South Florida.

Brewer 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-3 Troy *68 5 2 7 19-10 Wofford DNP9-17 Auburn *65 4 1 5 1-2 19-24 Florida State *56 3 0 3 110-1 at Virginia Tech *69 3 1 4 1-010-8 Boston College *55 1 0 1 110-15 at Maryland *23 3 0 310-22 North Carolina *52 2 0 2 210-29 at Georgia Tech *71 4 6 1011-12 Wake Forest *69 5 1 611-19 at N.C. State *70 5 1 6 1-311-26 at South Carolina *23 1 0 112-3 Virginia Tech *61 3 2 5 1-1 1Totals 682 39 14 53 3-6 1-0 7* - start

Brewer Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2009 14-0 119 8 7 15 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 3 0-02010 13-10 649 40 14 54 5.5-27 1-3 2-61 2 8 1-02011 12-12 682 39 14 53 3-6 0-0 1-0 3 7 0-0Totals 39-22 1450 87 35 122 8.5-33 1-3 3-61 6 18 1-0

Has been one of the team’s most reliable and clutch receivers...physi-cal receiver...has 64 receptions for 817 yards and eight touchdowns, 63

yards on eight carries, 63 yards on five punt returns, and 272 yards on 13 kickoff returns in 36 games (21 starts) in his career. 2011: Has 29 receptions for 382 yards and four touchdowns along with 13 kickoff returns for 272 yards in 582 snaps over 13 games (11 starts)...had three receptions for 26 yards, including a seven-yard touchdown catch, against Troy on Sept. 3...had three receptions for 55 yards against Wofford on Sept. 10...had two re-ceptions for 22 yards against #19 Auburn on Sept. 17...had three receptions for 56 yards and a 34-yard kickoff return for a team-high 90 all-purpose yards at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1...had two recep-tions for 32 yards, including a three-yard touchdown catch, and a six-yard kickoff return against Boston College on Oct. 8...had four re-ceptions for 35 yards and a touchdown along with 41 yards on two kickoff returns at Maryland on Oct. 15...had a 36-yard kickoff return against North Carolina on Oct. 22...had a team-high six receptions for a game-high 78 yards and a touchdown that tied the score in the fourth quarter against Wake Forest on Nov. 12; named team of-fensive player-of-the-game...had one reception for 16 yards and 118 yards on six kickoff returns for a team-high 134 all-purpose yards at N.C. State on Nov. 19. 2010: Academic All-ACC selection...Solid Rock Award winner among wide receivers...had 32 catches for 405 yards and three touchdowns, 63 yards on eight carries, and 52 yards on three punt returns in 535 snaps over 12 games (10 starts)...fourth on the team in

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receptions and second in receiving yards...led the team in yards per reception (12.7)...had at least one catch in all 12 games; he missed the N.C. State game due to an ankle injury suffered at Boston Col-lege...had four catches for 107 yards at North Carolina, including a 74-yard touchdown catch...had 52 yards on three punt returns and was named team special teams player-of-the-game by the coaches against Maryland...had three catches for 39 yards and two carries for 12 yards against Georgia Tech...had a 40-yard touchdown catch with 46 seconds left in the first half at Wake Forest; he had five catches for 93 yards in the game and was named team offensive player-of-the-game by the coaches...had four catches for 21 yards against South Florida. 2009: Played in 11 games at wide receiver, he had three catches for 30 yards...played four snaps against Kentucky in the Music City Bowl...had an 18-yard touchdown against Coastal Carolina when he played a season-high 27 snaps...participated in 26 plays against TCU, but did not have a catch...also had a six-yard catch at Maryland and a six-yard catch at South Carolina...had 2-11 punt returns against Coastal Carolina. 2008: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Led Cheraw High to the state title game wins as a junior and senior...had 31 catches for 516 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior when he was named all-state, all-area, and all-region...had 100 tackles and four interceptions as a senior safety...Palmetto All-Star Back-of-the-Year...AA player-of-the-year by High School Sports Report...#57 athlete in the nation and #16 prospect in South Carolina by Rivals.com...#56 wideout in the nation by Scout.com...#5 prospect in South Carolina and #36 wideout in the nation by SuperPrep...Shrine Bowl selection...coached by Johnny White...standout basketball player was named the team’s top defensive player as a senior...ran the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m as an all-region track performer...from the same high school and hometown as former Clemson All-America punter and NFL All-Pro punter Dale Hatcher (1981-84) and Terrance Ashe (2007-10)...recruited by Dabo Swinney...chose Clemson over Kentucky, Michigan, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Personal: Winner of a 2009 Vickery Hall Award for his work in the classroom...three-time member of the ACC Academic Honor roll...majoring in management...born Jan. 8, 1990.

Ja. Brown 2009 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG PR9-5 Middle Tennessee 13 0 0 --- 0 ---9-10 at Georgia Tech 0 0 0 --- 0 ---9-19 Boston College 21 0 0 --- 0 ---9-26 TCU 26 0 0 --- 0 ---10-3 at Maryland 8 1 6 6.0 0 610-17 Wake Forest 13 0 0 --- 0 ---10-24 at Miami (FL) 0 0 0 --- 0 ---10-31 Coastal Carolina 27 1 18 18.0 1 18 2-1111-7 Florida State DNP11-14 at N.C. State 3 0 0 --- 0 ---11-21 Virginia DNP11-28 at South Carolina 7 1 6 6.0 0 612-5 Georgia Tech DNP12-27 Kentucky 4 0 0 --- 0 ---Totals 122 3 30 10.0 1 18 2-11

Ja. Brown 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG Rush PR9-4 North Texas *16 2 14 7.0 0 12 1-189-11 Presbyterian College *17 1 8 8.0 1 8 1-239-18 at Auburn *53 1 4 4.0 0 4 1-610-2 Miami (FL) 46 1 23 23.0 0 23 0-010-9 at North Carolina *59 4 107 26.8 1 74 0-010-16 Maryland *52 1 20 20.0 0 20 0-0 3-5210-23 Georgia Tech *50 3 39 13.0 0 17 2-1210-30 at Boston College *40 3 15 5.0 0 7 1-111-6 N.C. State DNP11-13 at Florida State *65 4 33 8.3 0 10 0-011-20 at Wake Forest 34 5 93 18.6 1 40 1-411-27 South Carolina *49 3 28 9.3 0 16 0-012-31 South Florida *54 4 21 5.3 0 14 1-(-1)Totals 535 32 405 12.7 3 74 8-63 3-52* - start

Ja. Brown 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG Rush KOR9-3 Troy *41 3 26 8.7 1 19 0-09-10 Wofford *36 3 55 18.3 0 23 0-09-17 Auburn *34 2 22 11.0 0 16 0-09-24 Florida State *59 1 13 13.0 0 13 0-010-1 at Virginia Tech *39 3 56 18.7 0 27 0-0 1-3410-8 Boston College *41 2 32 16.0 1 29 0-0 1-610-15 at Maryland *54 4 35 8.8 1 12 0-0 2-4110-22 North Carolina 38 0 0 --- 0 --- 0-0 1-3610-29 at Georgia Tech *52 2 26 13.0 0 15 0-011-12 Wake Forest 51 6 78 13.0 1 18 0-011-19 at N.C. State *44 1 16 16.0 0 16 0-0 6-11811-26 at South Carolina *49 1 6 6.0 0 6 0-0 1-2012-3 Virginia Tech *44 1 17 17.0 0 17 0-0 1-17Totals 582 29 382 13.2 4 29 0-0 13-272* - start

Ja. Brown Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG Car Yds PR KOR2009 11-0 122 3 30 10.0 1 18 0 0 2-11 0-02010 12-10 535 32 405 12.7 3 74 8 63 3-52 0-02011 13-11 582 29 382 13.2 4 29 0 0 0-0 13-272Totals 36-21 1239 64 817 12.8 8 74 8 63 5-63 13-272

Original walk-on who has 18 tackles and one interception for 43 yards in 53 snaps over 36 games in his career...a safety by trade, but has seen

most of his game action on special teams. 2011: Has 10 tackles and one interception for 43 yards in 43 snaps over 13 games...had one tackle and his first career intercep-tion for 43 yards (in the fourth quarter) in 32 snaps against Wofford on Sept. 10...had a special teams tackle against #19 Auburn on Sept. 17...had three tackles in seven snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22...had a special teams tackle at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1...had a special teams tackle at Georgia Tech on Oct. 29...had a special teams tackle at N.C. State on Nov. 19...had one tackle in four snaps against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 3. 2010: Had six tackles in 12 games...had two tackles in 10 snaps against Presbyterian College...had special teams tackles against North Texas, Miami (FL), Wake Forest, and South Florida. 2009: Played in seven games, including four in a row early in the season when he saw action against Boston College, TCU, Maryland, and Wake Forest...suffered a neck injury against Wake Forest that forced him to miss three games...came back to play against N.C. State and Virginia, and in the ACC Championship game versus Geor-gia Tech. 2008: Earned a letter as a reserve safety...played four games on special teams and had two tackles, both against The Citadel...also played against S.C. State, Maryland, and Duke. 2007: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Three-year letterman at Calhoun County High School in Saint Matthews, SC, where he was coached by Tommy Brown...played wide receiver and defensive back during his high school career and earned all-region and all-area honors...led his team to the state championship game as a senior...lettered twice in basketball, including one year on the state championship team, and also ran track at Calhoun County High. Personal: Majoring in travel & tourism...born Jan. 7, 1988.

Ka. Brown 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-3 Troy 0 0 0 09-10 Wofford 32 1 0 1 1-439-17 Auburn 0 1 0 19-24 Florida State 0 0 0 010-1 at Virginia Tech 0 1 0 110-8 Boston College 0 0 1 110-15 at Maryland 0 0 0 010-22 North Carolina 7 2 1 310-29 at Georgia Tech 0 1 0 111-12 Wake Forest 0 0 0 011-19 at N.C. State 0 1 0 111-26 at South Carolina 0 0 0 012-3 Virginia Tech 4 1 0 1Totals 43 8 2 10 0-0 1-43 0

Ka. Brown Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2008 4-0 0 2 0 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-02009 7-0 0 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-02010 12-0 10 4 2 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-02011 13-0 43 8 2 10 0-0 0-0 1-43 0 0 0-0Totals 36-0 53 14 4 18 0-0 0-0 1-43 0 0 0-0

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Has registered 71 tackles, nine tackles for loss, three sacks, one interception for 20 yards, 13 quarterback pres-sures, three pass breakups, and two

recovered fumbles in 848 snaps over 48 games (one start) in his career...athletic defensive end who is in his fifth season in the pro-gram; he played as a first-year freshman in 2007, then red-shirted during the 2009 season...one of the team’s most outspoken play-ers...protegé of former Clemson All-ACC defensive tackle Brentson Buckner (1990-93), who served as the defensive coordinator at his high school. 2011: Has 21 tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks, one in-terception for 20 yards, two quarterback pressures, and two pass breakups in 232 snaps over 13 games...had three tackles in 23 snaps

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Tiger Biosagainst Troy on Sept. 3...had a tackle for loss in 18 snaps against Wofford on Sept. 10...had two tackles, one sack, and a quarterback pressure in 14 snaps against Boston College on Oct. 8...had three tackles in 20 snaps at Maryland on Oct. 15...had two tackles, a 20-yard interception return for a touchdown, a 26-yard fumble return for a touchdown, and a pass breakup that led to Darius Robinson’s interception in 25 snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22; named national defensive player-of-the-week by Walter Camp Football Foundation; named Bronko Nagurski National Defensive Player-of-the-Week; named national defensive performer-of-the-week and national defensive lineman-of-the-week by College Football Performance Awards; named ACC Defensive Lineman-of-the-Week; named team defensive player-of-the-game...had three tackles and a sack in 24 snaps at N.C. State on Nov. 19...had three tackles and a pass breakup in 31 snaps against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Cham-pionship game on Dec. 3. 2010: Had 17 tackles, two tackles for loss, and four quarterback pressures in 212 snaps over 11 games...had three tackles in 42 snaps against North Texas...had five tackles, a tackle for loss, a recovered fumble, and a blocked punt in 53 snaps against Presbyterian Col-lege; he was the only Tiger to block a punt in 2010...had two tackles and a tackle for loss against Georgia Tech...suffered a high-ankle sprain at Boston College that limited his play in the second half of the season; the injury took place on his second snap at Boston Col-lege and he missed the N.C. State and Florida State games...played two snaps at Wake Forest and 15 snaps against #17 South Carolina when he had three tackles. 2009: Red-shirted. 2008: Made one start (against The Citadel when Ricky Sapp was out with an injury); he played 42 snaps and had two tackles along with three quarterback pressures...played double-figure snaps in ev-ery game and had at least one tackle in 10 contests...had 21 tackles...had three tackles and tackle for loss in 20 snaps against Nebraska in the Gator Bowl...had a season-high four tackles against S.C. State and three tackles versus N.C. State. 2007: Played 118 snaps in 11 games as a first-year freshman...missed the Florida State and Georgia Tech games...had his best game against Wake Forest when he registered four tackles in 22 snaps, including his first career sack...totaled three tackles in 13 snaps and a tackle for loss at Duke...had nine of his 12 tackles in the last five games...played a season-high 23 snaps against Central Michigan...played 17 snaps in the Chick-fil-A Bowl against #21 Au-burn. Before Clemson: Rated as the #12 weakside defensive end in the nation according to Rivals.com...member of the Rivals 250 according to Rivals.com...#21 defensive end in the nation according to Scout.com...#7 prospect in North Carolina according to Rivals.com...#15 prospect in North Carolina according to SuperPrep...Charlotte Observer Defensive Player-of-the-Year as a senior...registered 95 tackles and 33 sacks in his senior season at Victory Christian Center School...one of the top players in the Shrine Bowl; he totaled three sacks and a blocked field goal in the game...had 15 sacks as a junior...helped his team to a berth in the semifinals of the state champion-ship as a senior...first-team all-conference in basketball; his team won the state title...coached by Frank Crockett...recruited by Billy Napier...chose Clemson over Alabama, Michigan, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia Tech. Personal: Graduated on August 13, 2011 with a degree in com-munity recreation, sport, & camp management...born Apr. 17, 1988.

Ko. Brown 2007 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-3 Florida State DNP9-8 Louisiana-Monroe 6 1 0 19-15 Furman 10 0 0 09-22 at N.C. State 3 0 0 09-29 at Georgia Tech DNP10-6 Virginia Tech 1 0 0 010-20 Central Michigan 23 1 1 210-27 at Maryland 2 0 0 011-3 at Duke 13 2 1 3 1-511-10 Wake Forest 22 3 1 4 1-4 1-411-17 Boston College 15 1 0 111-24 at South Carolina 6 0 0 012-31 Auburn 17 0 1 1Totals 118 8 4 12 2-9 1-4 0

Ko. Brown 2008 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP8-30 Alabama 29 1 1 29-6 The Citadel *42 2 0 2 39-13 N.C. State 24 1 2 39-20 S.C. State 18 1 3 4 19-27 Maryland 15 1 0 1 110-9 at Wake Forest 22 0 0 010-18 Georgia Tech 16 1 0 111-1 at Boston College 11 0 0 0 111-8 at Florida State 19 1 0 1 1-3 111-15 Duke 18 1 0 111-22 at Virginia 20 0 1 111-29 South Carolina 22 0 2 21-1 Nebraska 30 3 0 3 1-1Totals 286 12 9 21 2-4 0-0 7* - start

Ko. Brown 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-4 North Texas 42 3 0 3 19-11 Presbyterian College 53 3 2 5 1-19-18 at Auburn 11 1 0 110-2 Miami (FL) 19 0 0 0 110-9 at North Carolina 3 1 0 110-16 Maryland 28 0 1 1 210-23 Georgia Tech 26 2 0 2 1-110-30 at Boston College 2 0 0 011-6 N.C. State DNP11-13 at Florida State DNP11-20 at Wake Forest 2 0 0 011-27 South Carolina 15 1 2 312-31 South Florida 11 0 1 1Totals 212 11 6 17 2-2 0-0 4Note: Had a blocked punt (nine-yard punt return) and a recovered fumble against Presbyterian College.

Ko. Brown 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-3 Troy 23 3 0 3 19-10 Wofford 18 1 0 1 1-19-17 Auburn 12 1 0 19-24 Florida State 12 1 0 110-1 at Virginia Tech 12 1 0 110-8 Boston College 14 2 0 2 1-3 1-3 110-15 at Maryland 20 1 2 310-22 North Carolina 25 2 0 210-29 at Georgia Tech 9 0 0 011-12 Wake Forest 6 0 0 011-19 at N.C. State 24 2 1 3 1-1 1-111-26 at South Carolina 26 1 0 112-3 Virginia Tech 31 1 2 3Totals 232 16 5 21 3-5 2-4 2Note: Had a 20-yard interception return for a touchdown and a 26-yard fumble return for a touchdown against North Carolina.

Ko. Brown Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2007 11-0 118 8 4 12 2-9 1-4 0-0 0 0 0-02008 13-1 286 12 9 21 2-4 0-0 0-0 7 1 0-02010 11-0 212 11 6 17 2-2 0-0 0-0 4 0 0-12011 13-0 232 16 5 21 3-5 2-4 1-20 2 2 0-1Totals 48-1 848 47 24 71 9-20 3-6 1-20 13 3 0-2

Tall, athletic, and fast first-year fresh-man who has been one of the team’s best deep threats in 2011...expected to be a valuable contributor at the

wideout position for years to come. 2011: Has accumulated seven receptions for 201 yards and two touchdowns along with two kickoff returns for 45 yards in 183 snaps over 13 games (two starts)...averaging 28.7 yards per reception and 22.5 yards per kickoff return...had a 54-yard reception in his first ca-reer game against Troy on Sept. 3...hauled in a 42-yard touchdown reception against Wofford on Sept. 10...had a 33-yard reception against #11 Florida State on Sept. 24...made his first career start at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1...had a 16-yard reception at Maryland on Oct. 15...amassed two receptions for 54 yards, including a 29-yard touchdown catch, and a nine-yard kickoff return against North Caro-lina on Oct. 22...had a 36-yard kickoff return at #13 South Carolina on Nov. 26. Before Clemson: Rated as the #3 prep school player in the nation by 247Sports.com...played at Hargrave Military Academy in 2010, when he was the top receiver for an offense that was quarterbacked by Doug Williams, Jr., the son of the former Super Bowl Champion...had five catches for 174 yards and two touchdowns in his first game, including touchdown catches from Williams that were 60 and 74 yards...coached by Troy Davis at Hargrave Military Academy...lettered multiple times at T.L. Hanna High School...among the top-100 play-ers in the nation by all services...#43 player in the nation by ESPN.com...#61 player in the nation by MaxPreps.com...top-100 player by MaxPreps.com...#10 wide receiver in the nation by Rivals.com...#84 player in the nation by Rivals.com...#8 player in South Carolina by Scout.com...#57 player in the nation in the preseason by Super-Prep...#8 player in South Carolina by SuperPrep...#8 player in South Carolina by Charlotte Observer...played in the Shrine Bowl and U.S. Army All-American game...first-team all-state by The State...all-state by High School Sports Report...had 70 receptions for 722 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior...had 47 catches for 803 yards, eight kickoff returns for 208 yards, and eight punt returns for 107 yards as a sophomore...had 44 catches for 776 yards and six touchdowns as a junior...had 13 kickoff returns for 348 yards and a touchdown as a junior...coached by Kenya Fouch at T.L. Hanna High...recruited by Brad Scott. Personal: Majoring in sociology...born Dec. 20, 1991.

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Bryant 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG Rush KOR9-3 Troy 12 1 54 54.0 0 54 0-09-10 Wofford 5 1 42 42.0 1 42 0-09-17 Auburn 1 0 0 --- 0 --- 0-09-24 Florida State 22 1 33 33.0 0 33 0-010-1 at Virginia Tech *20 0 0 --- 0 --- 0-010-8 Boston College 20 0 0 --- 0 --- 0-010-15 at Maryland *11 1 16 16.0 0 16 0-010-22 North Carolina 36 2 54 27.0 1 29 0-0 1-910-29 at Georgia Tech 12 0 0 --- 0 --- 0-011-12 Wake Forest 16 0 0 --- 0 --- 0-011-19 at N.C. State 5 0 0 --- 0 --- 0-011-26 at South Carolina 8 0 0 --- 0 --- 0-0 1-3612-3 Virginia Tech 15 1 2 2.0 0 2 0-0Totals 183 7 201 28.7 2 54 0-0 2-45* - start

Bryant Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG Car Yds TD KOR2011 13-2 183 7 201 28.7 2 54 0 0 0 2-45

Original walk-on who became Clem-son’s starting placekicker as a fresh-man...is 34-47 (72.3 percent) on field goals and 83-84 on extra points for

185 points in 26 games (25 starts) in his career...eighth in school his-tory in extra points made, tied for eighth in field goals, and ninth in kick scoring...is 13-19 (a school-record 68.4 percent) on field goals of 40+ yards in his career...has scored at least one point in every game in his career. 2011: One of 20 semifinalists for the Lou Groza Award...Second-Team All-ACC selection...second-team All-ACC by Phil Steele...is 20-25 (80.0 percent) on field goals and 49-50 on extra points for a team-high 109 points...is 7-10 on field goals of 40+ yards...has made six field goals in a row...first in school history in extra points made, tied for first in extra points attempted, second in kick scoring, third in scoring, and tied for seventh in field goals...15th in the nation in field goals per game (1.54)...second in the ACC in points per game (8.4), second in points (kick) per game (8.4), second in field goals per game, and tied for second in field goal percentage...was 3-3 on field goals and scored 13 points against Troy on Sept. 3; his makes were from 46, 46, and 45, as he tied a school record with three field goals of 45+ yards; named team special teams player-of-the-game...made

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Tiger Bioshis only field-goal attempt (38-yarder) and was 5-5 on extra points against #19 Auburn on Sept. 17...made his only field-goal attempt (31-yarder) at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1...was 5-5 on field goals and scored 18 points against Boston College on Oct. 8; his makes were from 38, 42, 18, 20, and 47 yards; named national placekicker-of-the-week by College Football Performance Awards; one of three winners of the Lou Groza Star-of-the-Week Award; named ACC Spe-cialist-of-the-Week; named team special teams player-of-the-game; received the Leather Helmet Award as the game MVP...was 2-2 on field goals and scored 12 points named team co-offensive player-of-the-game...made one field goal and was 8-8 on extra points against North Carolina on Oct. 22...kicked a 43-yard field goal as time ex-pired to give Clemson a 31-28 win against Wake Forest on Nov. 12...was 2-2 on field goals at N.C. State on Nov. 19...was 2-2 on field goals at #13 South Carolina on Nov. 26. 2010: Starting placekicker as a freshman, the first Clemson freshman to hold that role since Aaron Hunt in the 2000 season...made 14-22 field goals, the most made field goals by a Clemson freshman since the 1991 season, when Nelson Welch made 19 field goals...his 14 made field goals were third-most in Clemson history by a freshman; only Welch’s 19 field goals in 1991 and Chris Gardocki’s 19 field goals in 1988 were more...was 34-34 of extra points and to-taled a team-high 76 points...made 6-9 field goals from 40+ yards...made six of his last seven field-goal attempts; he made his last field goal at Florida State, a 29-yarder with 53 seconds, then was 3-3 at Wake Forest, with makes of 43, 22, and 32 yards...named team spe-cial teams player-of-the-game by the coaches against Wake Forest...his first four made field goals as a Tiger were all from 40+ yards...kicked a 47-yard field goal against Presbyterian College and a 42-yard field goal at #15 Auburn...kicked a 48-yard field goal at North Carolina...was 2-3 on field goals against South Florida, including a 44-yard field goal...won the Strength Training Award in the spring for kickers and long snappers. 2009: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Attended Christ Church Episcopal School...let-tered in football as a junior and senior...named first-team All-Greenville County as a senior...played in the North-South All-Star game in Myrtle Beach...named to SCFCA Palmetto Champions All-Star team after his senior season...special teams player-of-the-year for class A...made 10-16 field goals during his senior season, but had just one miss inside 52 yards; he made a pair of 51-yard field goals that season, establishing a school record...made 47-48 extra points and had 41 touchbacks on kickoffs...had a 41-yard average as a punter...as a junior, he made 11-13 field goals, with a long of 43 yards...all-region kicker as a junior...Class A All-State placekicker as a junior by High School Sports Report...led the team in scoring with 62 points as a junior and was named team special teams MVP...also lettered in tennis during his freshman season; he played on the state championship team and won the deciding match...played on two state championship soccer squads...lettered in basketball as a sophomore and junior and led team in scoring as a sophomore...team captain during his senior season...all-region selection as a junior. Personal: Two-time member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll...majoring in biological sciences...born Feb. 26, 1991.

Catanzaro 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent FG-FGA Distances PAT Points9-4 North Texas *0-0 ----- 5-5 59-11 Presbyterian College *1-1 47 6-6 99-18 at Auburn *1-2 42, 32 3-3 610-2 Miami (FL) *0-0 ----- 3-3 310-9 at North Carolina *1-2 48, 42 1-1 410-16 Maryland *1-1 42 4-4 710-23 Georgia Tech *2-3 29, 38, 21 3-3 910-30 at Boston College *1-3 31, 44, 36 1-1 411-6 N.C. State 0-0 ----- 1-1 111-13 at Florida State *2-4 34, 22, 38, 29 1-1 711-20 at Wake Forest *3-3 43, 22, 32 3-3 1211-27 South Carolina *0-0 ----- 1-1 112-31 South Florida *2-3 46, 27, 44 2-2 8Totals 14-22 ----- 34-34 76* - start; Note: Underlined distance indicates made field goal.

Catanzaro 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent FG-FGA Distances PAT Points9-3 Troy *3-3 46, 46, 45 4-5 139-10 Wofford *0-1 43 3-3 39-17 Auburn *1-1 38 5-5 89-24 Florida State *0-1 35 5-5 510-1 at Virginia Tech *1-1 31 2-2 510-8 Boston College *5-5 38, 42, 18, 20, 47 3-3 1810-15 at Maryland *2-2 18, 23 6-6 1210-22 North Carolina *1-2 39, 46 8-8 1110-29 at Georgia Tech *1-2 34, 40 2-2 511-12 Wake Forest *1-2 30, 43 4-4 711-19 at N.C. State *2-2 24, 32 1-1 711-26 at South Carolina *2-2 32, 40 1-1 712-3 Virginia Tech *1-1 20 5-5 8Totals 20-25 ----- 49-50 109* - start; Note: Underlined distance indicates made field goal.

Catanzaro Career StatsYear G-S 11-29 30-39 40-49 50+ Tot HB LG PAT Pts2010 13-12 5-6 3-7 6-9 0-0 14-22 1 48 34-34 762011 13-13 6-6 7-9 7-10 0-0 20-25 0 47 49-50 109Totals 26-25 11-12 10-16 13-19 0-0 34-47 1 48 83-84 185

Quick, tall, and rangy linebacker who has been the primary starter at strongside linebacker as a sopho-more...has 58 tackles, three tackles

for loss, one interception for four yards, four quarterback pressures, and two pass breakups in 780 snaps over 26 games (14 starts) in his career. 2011: Has registered 34 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one inter-ception for four yards, and three quarterback pressures in 402 snaps over 13 games (seven starts)...had three tackles and a tackle for loss against Troy on Sept. 3...totaled eight tackles in 50 snaps against Wofford on Sept. 10...had two tackles and his first career intercep-tion (four-yard return) in 14 snaps against #11 Florida State on Sept. 24...had four tackles and a half tackle for loss in 20 snaps at #10 Vir-ginia Tech on Oct. 1...had six tackles in 39 snaps at Maryland on Oct. 15. 2010: First-team freshman All-ACC by Rivals.com...Rookie-of-the-Year Award (defense) winner by the coaches...had 24 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and a pass breakup in 378 snaps over 13 games (seven starts)...played 38 snaps in his first start against #16 Miami (FL)...had five tackles in 49 snaps as a starter at North Carolina...had four first hits in 54 snaps as a starter against Georgia Tech...had three tackles in 37 snaps as a starter at Florida State...had four tackles in 58 snaps at Wake Forest. 2009: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Rated as the #22 outside linebacker in the na-tion according to ESPN.com...#51 outside linebacker in the nation according to Rivals.com...#24 player in South Carolina according to Rivals.com...#19 strongside linebacker in the nation by Scout.com...#23 player in South Carolina by SuperPrep...All-Atlantic Re-gion selection by PrepStar...rushed for 1,368 yards and 23 touch-downs during his senior season...had 89 tackles and eight sacks as a senior...all-region in basketball and lettered in baseball...coached by Darrel King at Lake View High School...recruited by Dabo Swin-ney and David Blackwell...chose Clemson over N.C. State and South Carolina. Personal: Majoring in sociology...born Feb. 2, 1991.

Christian 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int9-4 North Texas 8 3 0 3 1-19-11 Presbyterian College 5 0 0 09-18 at Auburn 7 0 0 010-2 Miami (FL) *38 1 0 110-9 at North Carolina *49 4 1 510-16 Maryland 30 1 0 110-23 Georgia Tech *54 4 0 410-30 at Boston College *37 1 0 111-6 N.C. State 15 2 0 211-13 at Florida State *37 3 0 3 0.5-011-20 at Wake Forest *58 3 1 411-27 South Carolina *16 0 0 012-31 South Florida 24 0 0 0Totals 378 22 2 24 1.5-1 0-0 0-0* - start; Note: Had a caused fumble at Florida State.

Christian 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int9-3 Troy *40 3 0 3 1-29-10 Wofford *50 6 2 89-17 Auburn *36 1 0 19-24 Florida State *14 2 0 2 1-410-1 at Virginia Tech 20 2 2 4 0.5-010-8 Boston College 12 2 0 210-15 at Maryland 39 5 1 610-22 North Carolina *18 0 0 010-29 at Georgia Tech *62 4 0 411-12 Wake Forest *13 0 0 011-19 at N.C. State 30 1 1 211-26 at South Carolina 43 0 1 112-3 Virginia Tech 25 1 0 1Totals 402 27 7 34 1.5-2 0-0 1-4* - start

Christian Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2010 13-7 378 22 2 24 1.5-1 0-0 0-0 1 1 1-02011 13-7 402 27 7 34 1.5-2 0-0 1-4 3 1 0-0Totals 26-14 780 49 9 58 3-3 0-0 1-4 4 2 1-0

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Versatile offensive lineman who has played at guard and center during his career...has 142 knockdowns in 1,712 snaps over 50 games (20 starts) in his

career...top reserve offensive lineman who is capable of playing ei-ther guard or center...two-time Academic All-ACC selection. 2011: Has six knockdowns in 174 snaps over 12 games (one start)...played five snaps in a starting role before leaving the game with an injury against #19 Auburn on Sept. 17...played 21 snaps off the bench against #11 Florida State on Sept. 24...played 20 snaps against Boston College on Oct. 8...played 16 snaps at Maryland on Oct. 15...graded 89 percent in 19 snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22...graded 85 percent in 16 snaps against Wake Forest on Nov. 12; he proposed to his girlfriend on the sideline just prior to the game...played 29 snaps at N.C. State on Nov. 19...graded 86 percent with three knockdowns in 14 snaps against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 3. 2010: Academic All-ACC selection...co-winner of the 12th Man Award (offense)...played 356 snaps in 12 games (two starts); he missed the Georgia Tech game with a concussion...had 31 knock-downs...had an 85-percent grade in 22 snaps against Presbyterian College...had a 75-percent grade and six knockdown blocks in 31 snaps at #15 Auburn...moved into the starting lineup against Miami (FL) and North Carolina when David Smith was out with an injury...had eight knockdown blocks, second-most on the team, in 68 snaps against #16 Miami (FL)...had a 79-percent grade at North Carolina...had an 86-percent grade in 19 snaps at Wake Forest. 2009: Academic All-ACC selection...had a solid year with 52 knockdown blocks, third-best on the team...that total included 12.5 knockdowns and an 85 percent grade for 71 plays against Georgia Tech in the regular season game in Atlanta...started five of the 14 games in 2009, but saw plenty of action when he was not starting...played in 13 of the 14 games overall...saw action at both guard posi-tions and center over the course of the season...had an average film grade of 76 percent...played 522 snaps, an average of 40 plays per game...had 8.5 knockdown blocks in 69 plays in the win over Bos-ton College...had team-best seven knockdowns at Maryland...had 5.5 knockdowns and an 80 percent grade in 31 plays against Florida State...had an 80 percent grade in the win over Virginia. 2008: Second on the team in knockdown blocks (53)...had an average grade of 72.2 percent, fourth-best among Tiger offensive linemen...played 660 snaps, third-most on the team, but one of the top totals by a freshman offensive linemen in school history...second on the offensive line in starts (12); he only came off the bench in the Alabama game...started and played 53 snaps against Nebraska...moved into the starting lineup after Barry Humphries suffered a knee injury against Alabama; he played 23 snaps in that game after Humphries was hurt; he had 4.5 knockdowns...responded in the sec-ond week with a team-high 10.5 knockdowns against The Citadel in 43 snaps...had six knockdowns in 60 snaps against N.C. State...led or tied for the team-lead in snaps five times...had three games with a film grade in the 80s...had an 82-percent grade in 33 snaps against Georgia Tech, an 80-percent grade in 63 snaps at #24 Florida State, and an 82-percent grade in 67 snaps at Virginia. 2007: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Rated as the #9 center in the nation by Scout.com...#10 center in the nation by Rivals.com...#11 prospect in South Carolina by Scout.com...#15 prospect in South Carolina by SuperPrep and Rivals.com...rated in the South Carolina Top-40 and #16 prospect by TigerIllustrated.com...all-region pick by PrepStar...first-team all-state by The State...Shrine Bowl selection...coached by Jimmy Noonan at Spring Valley High School...AP All-State pick...had 57 knockdowns as a senior...played tight end with 16 catches for 251 yards and three touchdowns in his career...had a school-record 175 knockdowns in his career...all-district, all-region, and all-state as a junior at tight end...selected to the Max Emfinger All-American Bowl Classic East Team and was team captain...Lowerstate Division AAAA Offensive Lineman-of-the-Year by the South Carolina Coaches Association...Wendy’s High School Heisman Award winner...recruited by Brad Scott...chose Clemson over Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Louisville, North Carolina, N.C. State, South Carolina, Vanderbilt, Virginia, and Virginia Tech. Personal: Three-time member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll...Clemson’s nominee for the 2010 All-State Goodworks Team...active in community service...in Clemson’s ROTC program and a member of the FCA leadership team; he spent the summer of 2010 at Fort Knox, KY in the Leader’s Training Course...his father is retired Col. Michael Cloy, the former chief of staff for the U.S. Army Cadet Command...proposed to his girlfriend, Shannon Headley, after he ran down the Hill on Senior Day prior to the Wake Forest game on November 12, 2011...graduated on May 13, 2011 with a degree in park & protected area management...born Jan. 22, 1989.

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Tight end who has been the third-string tight end most of his freshman season...has also played on special teams.

2011: Has one reception for 18 yards in 52 snaps over 13 games...played six snaps in his first career game against Troy on Sept. 3...had his first career reception (18 yards) at Maryland on Oct. 15. 2010: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: First-team All-Southern selection by Orlando Sentinel...#53 tight end in the nation by Scout.com...All-Southeast Region pick by PrepStars...#14 player in Tennessee by SuperPrep...coached by Ricky Bowers at The Ensworth School...recruited by Dan Brooks...chose Clemson over Duke. Personal: Member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll in 2010-11...major is undeclared...born May 31, 1991.

Cooper 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG9-3 Troy 6 0 0 --- 0 ---9-10 Wofford 4 0 0 --- 0 ---9-17 Auburn 4 0 0 --- 0 ---9-24 Florida State 4 0 0 --- 0 ---10-1 at Virginia Tech 1 0 0 --- 0 ---10-8 Boston College 10 0 0 --- 0 ---10-15 at Maryland 3 1 18 18.0 0 1810-22 North Carolina 10 0 0 --- 0 ---10-29 at Georgia Tech 2 0 0 --- 0 ---11-12 Wake Forest 3 0 0 --- 0 ---11-19 at N.C. State 0 0 0 --- 0 ---11-26 at South Carolina 0 0 0 --- 0 ---12-3 Virginia Tech 5 0 0 --- 0 ---Totals 52 1 18 18.0 0 18

Cooper Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG2011 13-0 52 1 18 18.0 0 18

SAMCOOPER

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TE • 6-4 • 240 • *Fr. • RSBrentwood, TNThe Ensworth School

Speedy wide receiver who has been a reserve as a red-shirt freshman...one of the fastest players on the team...also a member of the track team.

2011: Has three receptions for 18 yards in 39 snaps over six games...played one snap in his first career game against #11 Florida State on Sept. 24...had his first career reception, an eight-yard catch, in eight snaps against Boston College on Oct. 8...had two receptions for 10 yards at N.C. State on Nov. 19. 2010: Red-shirted...Scout Team (offense) Award winner. Before Clemson: Rated as the #3 fastest athlete in the nation by Rivals.com...#45 athlete in the nation and #14 player in South Carolina by Rivals.com...#75 wide receiver in the nation and #16

player in South Carolina by Scout.com...#66 athlete in the nation by ESPN.com...#17 player in South Carolina according to SuperPrep...preseason PrepStar All-American...had 16 receptions for 228 yards and three touchdowns as a junior...had 86 carries for 408 yards with seven scores and completed 26-55 passes for 297 yards and a score...had 19 catches for 300 yards and two scores and added 12 carries for 111 yards and three touchdowns as a senior...had 31 tackles and four pass breakups..#17 all-around player in South Carolina according to Charlotte Observer...first-team all-state according to High School Sports Report...played in the North-South All-Star game in Myrtle Beach, SC...200m state champion as a junior with a time of 21.2; he finished second in the 100m...won state championships in both short sprints his senior season...coached by Phil Strickland at Gaffney Senior High School...recruited by Jeff Scott...chose Clemson over Georgia and South Carolina. Personal: Majoring in pre-business...born May 6, 1992.

JOECRAIG

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WR • 5-10 • 160 • *Fr. • RSGaffney, SCGaffney Senior HS

Craig 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG Car Yds TD9-3 Troy DNP9-10 Wofford DNP9-17 Auburn DNP9-24 Florida State 1 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 010-1 at Virginia Tech 3 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 010-8 Boston College 8 1 8 8.0 0 8 0 0 010-15 at Maryland DNP10-22 North Carolina DNP10-29 at Georgia Tech DNP11-12 Wake Forest 1 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 011-19 at N.C. State 21 2 10 5.0 0 13 0 0 011-26 at South Carolina DNP12-3 Virginia Tech 5 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 0Totals 39 3 18 6.0 0 13 0 0 0

Craig Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG Car Yds TD KOR2011 6-0 39 3 18 6.0 0 13 0 0 0 0-0

First-year freshman who has served as Andre Branch’s backup at bandit end most of the season...slated to step in as a starter in the 2012 sea-

son...plays the same position and wears the same jersey number as former Tiger greats Gaines Adams (2003-06) and Da’Quan Bowers (2008-10). 2011: Has registered 25 tackles, two tackles for loss, three quarterback pressures, and two pass breakups in 220 snaps over 13 games...had one tackle in 21 snaps in his first career game against Troy on Sept. 3...totaled five tackles and a tackle for loss in 19 snaps against Wofford on Sept. 10...had three tackles in 13 snaps against Boston College on Oct. 8...had one tackle, two pass breakups, and two quarterback pressures in 27 snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22...accumulated four tackles in 21 snaps at N.C. State on Nov. 19...had three tackles and a tackle for loss in 19 snaps at #13 South Carolina on Nov. 26...amassed four tackles in 33 snaps against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 3...enrolled in January. Before Clemson: Rated as the #1 prep school player in the nation according to 247Sports.com...played at Hargrave Military Academy in 2010...had four sacks in two games against Fork Union along with an interception and a touchdown off a blocked punt to highlight his season for the undefeated team at Hargrave Military Academy...coached by Troy Davis at Hargrave Military Academy...played in the Offense-Defense All-American Bowl in Myrtle Beach, SC after his senior season at G.W. Carver High School...Atlanta Journal-Constitution Defensive Player-of-the-Year...Columbus Ledger Defensive Player-of-the-Year...#20 defensive end in the nation and #30 player in Georgia according to Rivals.com...#18 defensive end in the nation and #9 player in Georgia according to Scout.com...#40 defensive end in the nation according to ESPN.com...first-team AAA all-state by Georgia Sportswriters Association...first-team all-region selection...had 87 tackles, 16 sacks, two recovered fumbles, two interceptions, and two returns for touchdowns as a senior...had 72 tackles and seven sacks as a junior...All-Southeast Region member according to PrepStars...coached by Dell McGee at G.W. Carver High...recruited by Charlie Harbison. Personal: Majoring in community recreation, sport, & camp management...born Dec. 1, 1991.

Crawford 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-3 Troy 21 0 1 19-10 Wofford 19 2 3 5 1-29-17 Auburn 13 1 0 19-24 Florida State 12 0 0 010-1 at Virginia Tech 12 0 0 010-8 Boston College 13 2 1 310-15 at Maryland 15 0 2 2 110-22 North Carolina 27 1 0 1 210-29 at Georgia Tech 9 0 1 111-12 Wake Forest 6 0 0 011-19 at N.C. State 21 4 0 411-26 at South Carolina 19 2 1 3 1-212-3 Virginia Tech 33 3 1 4Totals 220 15 10 25 2-4 0-0 3

Crawford Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2011 13-0 220 15 10 25 2-4 0-0 0-0 3 2 0-0

COREYCRAWFORD

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DE • 6-5 • 280 • Fr. • HSColumbus, GAG.W. Carver HS

Powerful offensive guard who has provided depth in his first active season...expected to compete for a starting role on the offensive line in

the 2012 season...one of a few Tigers in recent history to major in computer science. 2011: Has played 35 snaps over 11 games, including six contests on offensive plays from scrimmage...played four snaps in his first ca-reer game against Troy on Sept. 3...played one snap against Boston College on Oct. 8...played seven snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22...graded 92 percent in 12 snaps at N.C. State on Nov. 19...played four snaps at #13 South Carolina on Nov. 26...played seven snaps against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 3. 2010: Red-shirted...enrolled in January. Before Clemson: Rated as the #34 offensive guard in the nation and #27 player in South Carolina by Rivals.com...#46 offensive guard in the nation and #28 player in South Carolina by Scout.com...#30 offensive tackle in the nation by ESPN.com...#22 player in South Carolina by SuperPrep...first-team all-state by The State and High School Sports Report...#21 player in South Carolina by Charlotte Observer...All-Atlantic Region member by PrepStars...coached by Maurice Flowers at Chester Senior High School...recruited by Jeff Scott...chose Clemson over N.C. State, Penn State, Vanderbilt, and Wake Forest. Personal: Majoring in computer science...born Sept. 25, 1991.

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OG • 6-5 • 335 • *Fr. • RSChester, SCChester Senior HS

Reserve linebacker who has provided depth in his final season as a Tiger...only player on the 2011 team from the state of Massachusetts.

2011: Has played three snaps over one game...played three snaps in his first career game against North Carolina on Oct. 22. 2010: Did not appear in a game. 2009: Did not appear in a game. Before Clemson: Lettered at Westford Academy. Personal: Majoring in financial management...born Dec. 12, 1989.

Demaras 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int9-3 Troy DNP9-10 Wofford DNP9-17 Auburn DNP9-24 Florida State DNP10-1 at Virginia Tech DNP10-8 Boston College DNP10-15 at Maryland DNP10-22 North Carolina 3 0 0 010-29 at Georgia Tech DNP11-12 Wake Forest DNP11-19 at N.C. State DNP11-26 at South Carolina DNP12-3 Virginia Tech DNPTotals 3 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Demaras Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2011 1-0 3 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0

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LB • 6-1 • 220 • Sr. • SQWestford, MAWestford Academy

Has eight yards on six carries, seven receptions for 39 yards, and 62 yards on six kickoff returns in 813 snaps over a school-record 56 games (19

starts) in his career...has never missed a game; he played three games before suffering a season-ending injury in 2007, but he re-

CHADDIEHL

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FB • 6-2 • 260 • *Sr. • 3VLLyman, SCJames F. Byrnes HS

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Tiger Biosceived a medical red-shirt...Clemson’s best blocking running back, especially key in short-yardage and goal-line situations. 2011: Has one carry in 137 snaps over 13 games (two starts)...has three special teams tackles...started and had one carry against Wofford on Sept. 10...started against North Carolina on Oct. 22. 2010: Hustle Award (offense) winner...Dedication Award win-ner...had two carries for four yards, four catches for 13 yards, and 13 yards on one kickoff return in 322 snaps over 13 games (10 starts)...had 34 knockdowns...had two catches against Georgia Tech and one catch for four yards at Florida State...had a catch against #17 South Carolina...had five knockdowns at #15 Auburn...had five knock-downs against #16 Miami (FL)...had six knockdowns at Boston Col-lege...had four knockdowns against #23 N.C. State...won the Dedica-tion Award for offensive players for his work in the weight room. 2009: Played 184 snaps and had three carries and two recep-tions...had 17 snaps and five knockdown blocks in the win over Kentucky in the Music City Bowl, he received great attention for his blocking in that game from the ESPN announcers...had three kickoff returns in 2009 on short kicks as opponents tried to avoid first-team All-America return specialist C.J. Spiller...had two rushes for five yards against Wake Forest...consistently received film grades in the 80s from his coaches for his blocking. 2008: Played 162 snaps, but did not carry the ball on a running play; he was a lead blocker for many first downs gained by James Davis and C.J. Spiller...touched the ball three times; he had a six-yard catch against The Citadel, an 11-yard kickoff return against N.C. State, and a 13-yard kickoff return against #24 Florida State...had 18 knockdown blocks, including a season-high five against S.C. State...a key to Clemson’s running-game success against South Caro-lina when he played 33 snaps...had four starts, all away from home...played 12 snaps as a reserve against Nebraska in the Gator Bowl. 2007: Red-shirted...his year was cut short by a broken leg suf-fered against Furman; received a medical red-shirt...played eight snaps in three games, but was a valuable special teams player. Before Clemson: Rated as the #18 fullback in the nation accord-ing to CollegeFootballNews.com and #19 fullback by Scout.com...#27 player in South Carolina by SuperPrep and #21 player by Rivals.com...MVP of the North-South High School All-Star game...all-state and all-region pick...played offensive guard, linebacker, and fullback at James F. Byrnes High School...had 111 tackles, seven sacks, 19 tackles for loss, and four caused fumbles as a senior...had 141 tackles and 12 tackles for loss as a junior...recruited by David Blackwell...chose Clemson over Duke, Marshall, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest. Personal: Majoring in management...born Feb. 5, 1989.

Diehl 2007 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Car Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD9-3 Florida State 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 09-8 Louisiana-Monroe 5 0 0 --- 0 0 0 09-15 Furman 3 0 0 --- 0 0 0 09-22 at N.C. State DNP9-29 at Georgia Tech DNP10-6 Virginia Tech DNP10-20 Central Michigan DNP10-27 at Maryland DNP11-3 at Duke DNP11-10 Wake Forest DNP11-17 Boston College DNP11-24 at South Carolina DNP12-31 Auburn DNPTotals 8 0 0 --- 0 0 0 0

Diehl 2008 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Car Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD KOR8-30 Alabama *4 0 0 --- 0 0 0 09-6 The Citadel 14 0 0 --- 0 1 6 09-13 N.C. State 9 0 0 --- 0 0 0 0 1-119-20 S.C. State 23 0 0 --- 0 0 0 09-27 Maryland 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-9 at Wake Forest *10 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-18 Georgia Tech 9 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-1 at Boston College *15 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-8 at Florida State *11 0 0 --- 0 0 0 0 1-1311-15 Duke 8 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-22 at Virginia 14 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-29 South Carolina 33 0 0 --- 0 0 0 01-1 Nebraska 12 0 0 --- 0 0 0 0Totals 162 0 0 --- 0 1 6 0 2-24* - start; Note: Had a recovered fumble against Nebraska.

Diehl 2009 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Car Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD KOR9-5 Middle Tennessee *15 0 0 --- 0 1 13 0 1-99-10 at Georgia Tech *15 0 0 --- 0 0 0 09-19 Boston College 20 0 0 --- 0 0 0 09-26 TCU 11 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-3 at Maryland 7 0 0 --- 0 0 0 0 1-910-17 Wake Forest 6 2 5 2.5 0 0 0 010-24 at Miami (FL) 14 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-31 Coastal Carolina 11 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-7 Florida State 19 0 0 --- 0 1 7 011-14 at N.C. State *11 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-21 Virginia 16 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 0 011-28 at South Carolina 9 0 0 --- 0 0 0 0 1-712-5 Georgia Tech 13 0 0 --- 0 0 0 012-27 Kentucky 17 0 0 --- 0 0 0 0Totals 184 3 4 1.3 0 2 20 0 3-25* - start

Diehl 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Car Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD KOR9-4 North Texas 17 0 0 --- 0 0 0 09-11 Presbyterian College *12 1 3 3.0 0 0 0 09-18 at Auburn *37 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-2 Miami (FL) *37 0 0 --- 0 0 0 0 1-1310-9 at North Carolina *25 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-16 Maryland 30 1 1 1.0 0 0 0 010-23 Georgia Tech *37 0 0 --- 0 2 8 010-30 at Boston College *23 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-6 N.C. State *29 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-13 at Florida State 16 0 0 --- 0 1 4 011-20 at Wake Forest *23 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-27 South Carolina *14 0 0 --- 0 1 1 012-31 South Florida *22 0 0 --- 0 0 0 0Totals 322 2 4 2.0 0 4 13 0 1-13* - start

Diehl 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Car Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD9-3 Troy 5 0 0 --- 0 0 0 09-10 Wofford *13 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 09-17 Auburn 20 0 0 --- 0 0 0 09-24 Florida State 14 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-1 at Virginia Tech 4 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-8 Boston College 14 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-15 at Maryland 9 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-22 North Carolina *16 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-29 at Georgia Tech 5 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-12 Wake Forest 11 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-19 at N.C. State 3 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-26 at South Carolina 9 0 0 --- 0 0 0 012-3 Virginia Tech 14 0 0 --- 0 0 0 0Totals 137 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0* - start

Diehl Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Car Yds Avg TD LG Rec Yds TD KOR2007 3-0 8 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 0 0-02008 13-4 162 0 0 --- 0 --- 1 6 0 2-242009 14-3 184 3 4 1.3 0 5 2 20 0 3-252010 13-10 322 2 4 2.0 0 3 4 13 0 1-132011 13-2 137 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0-0Totals 56-19 813 6 8 1.3 0 5 7 39 0 6-62

Has 2,239 yards on 399 carries and 24 touchdowns, 45 receptions for 273 yards and one touchdown, and 464 yards on 18 kickoff returns and one

touchdown in 1,142 snaps over 35 games (19 starts) in his career...reached 1,000 career rushing yards in just 151 carries, the second-fewest carries needed to reach 1,000 yards in Clemson history; only C.J. Spiller (142) was better...has a 5.6-yard-per-carry figure in his ca-reer...has eight career 100-yard rushing games...has 25 career touch-downs...has 2,979 all-purpose yards in his career. 2011: Second-Team All-ACC selection...second-team All-ACC by Phil Steele...has 1,062 yards (10th-most in school history) on 213 carries and 10 touchdowns, 22 receptions for 109 yards, and five kickoff returns for 131 yards for 1,302 all-purpose yards in 694 snaps over 12 games (12 starts)...his 88.5 rushing yards per game are 10th-most in school history...fourth in the ACC in rushing yards per game, tied for sixth in points (touchdowns) per game (5.0), and 10th in all-purpose yards per game (108.5)...has four 100-yard rushing games...had 89 yards on 18 carries, three receptions for seven yards, and a 22-yard kickoff return against Troy on Sept. 3...had 165 yards on 22 carries and a touchdown along with two receptions for 12 yards against Wofford on Sept. 10; named team offensive player-of-the-game...had 46 yards on 14 carries and a touchdown, a one-yard reception, and a 16-yard kickoff return against #19 Auburn on Sept. 17...had 71 yards on 23 carries and a touchdown along with two re-ceptions for seven yards against #11 Florida State on Sept. 24...had 40 yards on 16 carries and a touchdown along with two receptions for 20 yards at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1...had a game-high 117 yards on 22 carries and a touchdown along with a six-yard reception against Boston College on Oct. 8...had a game-high 212 yards on 24 carries and two touchdowns at Maryland on Oct. 15; named ACC Offensive Back-of-the-Week; named team co-offensive player-of-the-game...suffered an ankle injury against North Carolina on Oct. 22 and missed the Georgia Tech game on Oct. 29...had 98 yards on 25 carries and two touchdowns along with three receptions for 42 yards against Wake Forest on Nov. 12...had 66 yards on 13 carries, two receptions for five yards, and 93 yards on three kickoff returns for a game-high 164 all-purpose yards at #13 South Carolina on Nov. 26; named team offensive player-of-the-game...had 125 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries and two receptions against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 3; named team co-offensive player-of-the-game.

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RB • 5-10 • 190 • *Jr. • 2VLMoncks Corner, SCBerkeley HS

2010: Second-team All-ACC by Rivals.com...third-team All-ACC by Phil Steele...had 686 yards on 118 carries and 10 touchdowns, 12 catches for 109 yards and a touchdown, and 238 yards on seven kickoff returns and a touchdown in 262 snaps over nine games (six starts)...had four 100-yard rushing games...tied for third in the ACC in touchdowns (12) even though he really only played less than eight games...averaged 114.8 all-purpose yards per game...if he had played enough games to qualify, he would have been third in the ACC in rushing yards per game (76.2)...averaged 34.0 yards per kick-off return, but he did not have enough returns to qualify for the ACC leaders in that category...team offensive player-of-the-game three times (Auburn, Miami (FL), Georgia Tech)...had 122 rushing yards against North Texas...had 140 yards on 22 carries and four catches for 48 yards at #15 Auburn...had 107 rushing yards, including a 60-yard touchdown run, against #16 Miami (FL)...had an 87-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Maryland to earn ACC Specialist-of-the-Week honors; he also earned CFPA National Kick Returner-of-the-Week honors...had 166 yards on 20 carries and 257 all-purpose yards against Georgia Tech to earn ACC Offensive Back-of-the-Week honors...suffered a toe injury while trying to make a catch at Bos-ton College; he missed three games then tried to come back for the South Carolina game, when he had just one carry. 2009: Had a big day against Florida State in Clemson’s impor-tant win in November that went a long way to helping the Tigers win the ACC Atlantic Division title; he had 54 yards on six carries and scored a touchdown...saw a lot of second-half action when Spiller was out with an injury...Clemson’s offensive player-of-the-game by the Tiger coaching staff against Coastal Carolina...averaged over six yards per carry in seven games...had 72 yards on nine carries against Middle Tennessee...had 45 yards on nine carries against Boston Col-lege...had 88 yards on six carries against Coastal Carolina...had 63 yards on five carries in the ACC Championship game against Georgia Tech...had 20 yards on four carries and a touchdown against Ken-tucky...had touchdowns against Coastal Carolina, Florida State, Vir-ginia, and Georgia Tech...had six kickoff returns for 95 yards...capable receiver who had 11 catches to tie for fifth-most on the team...had three receptions for 25 yards and 30 more yards on kickoff returns to contribute to Clemson’s overtime victory at Miami (FL)...had 546 yards from scrimmage for the year on 79 touches. 2008: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Rated as the #44 prospect in the nation by ESPN.com...played in the ESPN/Under Armour All-American game...#6 running back in the nation by ESPN.com...#172 prospect in the nation by Rivals.com...#8 player in South Carolina and #5 all-purpose back in the nation by Rivals.com...#24 running back in the nation by Scout.com...#10 player in South Carolina and #27 running back in the nation by SuperPrep...Shrine Bowl selection...consensus all-state pick...had 1,822 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior; he added four other touchdowns (two receiving, two kickoff return)...had 2,519 all-purpose yards as a senior...coached by Jerry Brown...recruited by David

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Tiger BiosBlackwell...chose Clemson over Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Personal: His cousin, Bruce Ellington, was a starting guard on South Carolina’s basketball squad and also plays football for the Gamecocks...winner of the 2010 Vickery Hall Award for his work in the classroom...majoring in community recreation, sport, & camp management...born Feb. 3, 1989.

Ellington 2009 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Car Yds Avg TD Rec Yds PR KOR9-5 Middle Tennessee 24 9 72 8.0 0 0 09-10 at Georgia Tech 6 3 21 7.0 0 0 0 1-179-19 Boston College 16 9 45 5.0 0 1 89-26 TCU 4 0 0 --- 0 1 310-3 at Maryland 10 4 9 2.3 0 2 1 1-3 1-1010-17 Wake Forest 11 2 34 17.0 0 0 010-24 at Miami (FL) 15 6 12 2.0 0 3 25 2-3010-31 Coastal Carolina 13 6 88 14.7 1 1 511-7 Florida State *19 6 54 9.0 1 1 611-14 at N.C. State 16 7 31 4.4 0 0 011-21 Virginia 16 5 29 5.8 1 0 011-28 at South Carolina 12 2 13 6.5 0 2 7 1-1812-5 Georgia Tech 13 5 63 12.6 1 0 0 1-2012-27 Kentucky 11 4 20 5.0 0 0 0Totals 186 68 491 7.2 4 11 55 1-3 6-95* - start

Ellington 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Car Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD KOR9-4 North Texas *23 12 122 10.2 2 1 3 09-11 Presbyterian College 6 3 11 3.7 1 0 0 09-18 at Auburn *41 22 140 6.4 1 4 48 010-2 Miami (FL) 42 17 107 6.3 3 3 39 010-9 at North Carolina *35 12 55 4.6 0 1 -2 010-16 Maryland *38 16 41 2.6 1 0 0 0 2-12210-23 Georgia Tech *40 20 166 8.3 2 2 12 1 3-7910-30 at Boston College *34 15 44 2.9 0 1 9 0 2-3711-6 N.C. State DNP11-13 at Florida State DNP11-20 at Wake Forest DNP11-27 South Carolina 3 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 012-31 South Florida DNPTotals 262 118 686 5.8 10 12 109 1 7-238* - start; Note: Had an 87-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against Maryland.

Ellington 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Car Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD KOR9-3 Troy *58 18 89 4.9 0 3 7 0 1-229-10 Wofford *62 22 165 7.5 1 2 12 09-17 Auburn *47 14 46 3.3 1 1 1 0 1-169-24 Florida State *82 23 71 3.1 1 2 7 010-1 at Virginia Tech *59 16 40 2.5 1 2 20 010-8 Boston College *60 22 117 5.3 1 1 6 010-15 at Maryland *65 24 212 8.8 2 0 0 010-22 North Carolina *38 7 5 0.7 0 1 2 010-29 at Georgia Tech DNP11-12 Wake Forest *69 25 98 3.9 2 3 42 011-19 at N.C. State *45 9 28 3.1 0 3 12 011-26 at South Carolina *49 13 66 5.1 0 2 5 0 3-9312-3 Virginia Tech *60 20 125 6.3 1 2 -5 0Totals 694 213 1062 5.0 10 22 109 0 5-131* - start; Note: Was 0-1 passing against Boston College.

Ellington Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Car Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD PR KOR2009 14-1 186 68 491 7.2 4 11 55 0 1-3 6-952010 9-6 262 118 686 5.8 10 12 109 1 0-0 7-2382011 12-12 694 213 1062 5.0 10 22 109 0 0-0 5-131Totals 35-19 1142 399 2239 5.6 24 45 273 1 1-3 18-464

Original walk-on who has served most of the season as the long snap-per on punts...has played 18 games in his career.

2011: Has played in all 13 games as a long snapper...has one special teams tackle...played the first five games as the long snapper on both placekicks and punts, then on punts only in the last eight games...was perfect on all nine of his long snaps against #19 Auburn on Sept. 17; he was named team special teams player-of-the-game by the coaches. 2010: Played in five games...saw action at the end of the sea-son on long snapping for placekicks...did the job at Wake Forest and helped Chandler Catanzaro go 3-3 on field goal...saw action against Presbyterian College, Florida State, Wake Forest, South Carolina, and South Florida. 2009: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Lettered at Ravenscroft School. Personal: His father was a team doctor at N.C. State...member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll in 2010-11...majoring in management...born Feb. 6, 1991.

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LS • 6-0 • 220 • *So. • 1VLRaleigh, NCRavenscroft School

Has served as Dwayne Allen’s primary backup at tight end...has 24 recep-tions for 248 yards and four touch-downs in 352 snaps over 30 games

(one start) in his career...his production has increased every season he has been in the program. 2011: Has 13 receptions for 166 yards and two touchdowns in 201 snaps over 13 games (one start)...had two receptions for 14 yards against Boston College on Oct. 8...had a 12-yard touchdown reception against North Carolina on Oct. 22...had three receptions for 51 yards, including a seven-yard touchdown catch in the third quarter to spark Clemson’s comeback, in his first career start against Wake Forest on Nov. 12...had a game-tying-high five receptions for 77 yards, including a 50-yard reception on fourth-and-18, at N.C. State on Nov. 19. 2010: Co-winner of the 12th Man Award (offense)...had 10 re-ceptions for 78 yards in 123 snaps over 13 games...had at least one reception in six of the last seven games of the season...moved from wide receiver to tight end during the open week after the Auburn game...had his first catch of the season against Georgia Tech, a five-yarder...had two catches for 14 yards at Boston College...had one reception for seven yards against #23 N.C. State that gave the Tigers an important third-down conversion on a scoring drive...had one catch for five yards at Florida State...had one reception for two yards against #17 South Carolina...had four catches for 45 yards and two touchdowns on his 21st birthday against South Florida; he became the first Tiger in history with two receiving touchdowns in a bowl game. 2009: Played 28 snaps in four games, he participated against Middle Tennessee, Wake Forest, Coastal Carolina and N.C. State...had one reception for four yards, it came against Coastal Carolina. 2008: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: All-state as a senior captain at Hanahan High...#46 wideout in the nation according to Rivals.com, #64 wideout by Scout.com, and #55 wideout according to ESPN.com...#17 player in South Carolina according to SuperPrep...Shrine Bowl pick...had 76 catches for 1,702 yards and 22 scores as a senior...led the state in receiving yards and touchdowns...third in the nation in receiving yards...team MVP as a forward/center on the hardwood...100m, 200m, 4x100m, and long jump athlete in track...coached by Jeff Cruce, an offensive lineman on Clemson’s 1981 National Championship team...recruited by David Blackwell...chose Clemson over Georgia, Georgia Southern, Maryland, N.C. State, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Personal: Two-time member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll...majoring in sociology...born Dec. 31, 1989.

Ford 2009 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG9-5 Middle Tennessee 4 0 0 --- 0 ---9-10 at Georgia Tech DNP9-19 Boston College DNP9-26 TCU DNP10-3 at Maryland DNP10-17 Wake Forest 5 0 0 --- 0 ---10-24 at Miami (FL) DNP10-31 Coastal Carolina 16 1 4 4.0 0 411-7 Florida State DNP11-14 at N.C. State 3 0 0 --- 0 ---11-21 Virginia DNP11-28 at South Carolina DNP12-5 Georgia Tech DNP12-27 Kentucky DNPTotals 28 1 4 4.0 0 4

Ford 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG9-4 North Texas 12 0 0 --- 0 ---9-11 Presbyterian College 6 0 0 --- 0 ---9-18 at Auburn 1 0 0 --- 0 ---10-2 Miami (FL) 1 0 0 --- 0 ---10-9 at North Carolina 4 0 0 --- 0 ---10-16 Maryland 5 0 0 --- 0 ---10-23 Georgia Tech 9 1 5 5.0 0 510-30 at Boston College 7 2 14 7.0 0 1011-6 N.C. State 8 1 7 7.0 0 711-13 at Florida State 16 1 5 5.0 0 511-20 at Wake Forest 16 0 0 --- 0 ---11-27 South Carolina 15 1 2 2.0 0 212-31 South Florida 23 4 45 11.3 2 16Totals 123 10 78 7.8 2 16

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Ford 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG9-3 Troy 20 1 7 7.0 0 79-10 Wofford 14 0 0 --- 0 ---9-17 Auburn 14 0 0 --- 0 ---9-24 Florida State 20 0 0 --- 0 ---10-1 at Virginia Tech 17 0 0 --- 0 ---10-8 Boston College 29 2 14 7.0 0 910-15 at Maryland 6 0 0 --- 0 ---10-22 North Carolina 24 1 12 12.0 1 1210-29 at Georgia Tech 5 0 0 --- 0 ---11-12 Wake Forest *11 3 51 17.0 1 2411-19 at N.C. State 15 5 77 15.4 0 5011-26 at South Carolina 11 0 0 --- 0 ---12-3 Virginia Tech 15 1 5 5.0 0 5Totals 201 13 166 12.8 2 50* - start

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Has 137 knockdowns in 2,333 snaps over 39 games (35 starts) in his ca-reer...has started each of the last 35 games at center...two-time Academic

All-ACC selection...one of the top center prospects in the nation. 2011: Honorable Mention All-American by SI.com...one of six fi-nalists for the Rimington Trophy...First-Team All-ACC selection...first-team All-ACC by ESPN.com and Phil Steele...has 35 knockdowns in a school-record 975 snaps over 13 games (13 starts)...has led or tied for the team lead in snaps in every game...graded 91 percent in 64 snaps against Troy on Sept. 3...graded 84 percent in 71 snaps against Wofford on Sept. 10...had four knockdowns in playing all 94 snaps against #19 Auburn on Sept. 17...played all 86 snaps against #11 Florida State on Sept. 24...played all 68 snaps at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1; named team offensive player-of-the-game...played all 82 snaps at Maryland on Oct. 15...graded 88 percent in 67 snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22...graded 89 percent in playing all 67 snaps at Georgia Tech on Oct. 29...graded 88 percent with four knockdowns in playing all 90 snaps against Wake Forest on Nov. 12; named ACC Offensive Lineman-of-the-Week...had six knockdowns in playing all 68 snaps at #13 South Carolina on Nov. 26...graded 91 percent with five knockdowns in 68 snaps against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 3. 2010: Academic All-ACC selection...had 58 knockdown blocks in 811 snaps, second-most on the team, in 13 games (13 starts)...allowed just two sacks all season...led or tied for the team lead in snaps among offensive linemen in eight different games...had an 80.6-percent average film grade, third-best on the team...led the team in knockdown blocks in six different games...led the team in knockdown blocks in four of the last seven games...graded in the 80s in 10 games, including each of the last seven games...had an 82-per-cent grade and four knockdowns against North Texas...had seven knockdowns and a 77-percent grade at #15 Auburn...had eight knockdowns and led the team in film grade (84 percent) at North Carolina...had six knockdowns and an 82-percent grade against Georgia Tech...led the team in film grade at Boston College (84) and Florida State (84)...had seven knockdowns and an 80-percent grade against #23 N.C. State...had an 80-percent grade and four knock-downs at Wake Forest in front of his father, who played for Wake Forest in the early 1980s...won the Strength Training Award among centers for the spring practice. 2009: Had 44 knockdowns...first freshman center to start for Clemson over the course of a season since 1943 (Ralph Jenkins)...first-team freshman All-American by CollegeFootballNews.com...named offensive Co-Rookie-of-the-Year along with Kyle Parker by the Tiger coaching staff...Academic All-ACC selection...first-team Freshman All-ACC by Rivals.com...started the last nine games, his move to the starting lineup coincided with Clemson’s six-game win-ning streak at midseason...played 547 snaps in 13 games, with nine starts overall, all at center...Clemson averaged 32.5 points per game and nearly 400 yards per game when he started...had an 80-percent film grade in the win over #8 Miami, he had a season-high eight knockdown blocks in that game...also graded 80 percent in the win over N.C. State...played 25 snaps as a reserve against Middle Ten-nessee, then did not play against Georgia Tech in Atlanta...played 11 snaps against Boston College and 12 against TCU in limited roles...went into the starting lineup in a 38-3 win over Wake Forest and graded 79 percent...had big game in win over Miami as stated earlier, then had 79 percent grade in a win over Florida State...had

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season-best 85 percent grade in win over Virginia in the team’s fi-nal home game...had eight knockdown blocks against Georgia Tech in ACC Championship game when the Tigers had season-high 323 yards rushing...played 47 snaps in the win over Kentucky and his 80 percent grade had a lot to do with Clemson’s 180 rushing yards and the 21-13 win. 2008: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Rated as the #13 offensive guard in the nation by Scout.com...#16 offensive guard in the nation by ESPN.com...#9 prospect in South Carolina and #13 offensive guard in the nation by Ri-vals.com...finalist for Mr. Football in South Carolina...Offense-Defense All-American Bowl Offensive Lineman-of-the-Year...Shrine Bowl pick...recipient of the Wendy’s High School Heisman in South Carolina...#8 prospect in South Carolina by SuperPrep...#39 offensive lineman in the nation by SuperPrep...All-American at offensive tackle...three-time all-area, all-region, and all-state selection on offense...two-time all-area and all-region pick on defense...two-time region lineman-of-the-year...offensive lineman-of-the-year by High School Sports Report and South Carolina Football Coaches Association...winner of the Carolina Panthers Community Captain Award...graded 92 percent while recording 67 knockdowns and 37 pancake blocks during his senior season...tied for the team lead with 83 tackles along with 16 tackles for loss and six sacks...all-region in track as a junior...coached by his father, Ben Freeman...recruited by Brad Scott...chose Clemson over Colorado, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Penn State, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Personal: His father, Ben, played football at Wake Forest in the early 1980s...three-time member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll...majoring in communication studies...born June 18, 1990.

DALTON FREEMAN

Has 118 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, five sacks, 26 quarterback pressures, and four caused fumbles in 1,372 snaps over 40 games (14 starts) in his

career...has arguably the biggest hands on the team; his hands were featured in ESPN The Magazine in the fall of 2009; his hands mea-sure 11.5 inches from fingertip to fingertip, a figure that would have been among the best at the NFL Combine in 2009. 2011: Has 55 tackles, four tackles for loss, two sacks, and 13 quarterback pressures in 700 snaps over 13 games (13 starts); the

MALLICIAHGOODMAN

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DE • 6-4 • 280 • Jr. • 2VLFlorence, SCWest Florence HS

700 snaps are a school record for a defensive lineman...leads all Tiger defensive linemen in snaps...had four tackles and a team-tying-high three quarterback pressures in 54 snaps against Troy on Sept. 3...had five tackles in 49 snaps against Wofford on Sept. 10...had four tack-les, a half tackle for loss, and two quarterback pressures in 58 snaps at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1...had six tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, a caused fumble on a sack, and two quarterback pressures in 44 snaps against Boston College on Oct. 8; named team co-defensive player-of-the-game...had five tackles in 67 snaps at Maryland on Oct. 15...had nine tackles in 66 snaps at Georgia Tech on Oct. 29; named team co-defensive player-of-the-game...had five tackles in 67 snaps against Wake Forest on Nov. 12...had five tackles and a sack in 56 snaps at N.C. State on Nov. 19...had one tackle and a pass breakup in 47 snaps against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 3; named team co-defensive player-of-the-game. 2010: Future Impact Player Award (defense) winner...had 32 tackles, three tackles for loss, a sack, six quarterback pressures, and a team-tying-high three caused fumbles in 343 snaps over 13 games (one start)...tied for second in the ACC in caused fumbles...had seven tackles, two tackles for loss, and a sack against North Texas...tied the Clemson record for caused fumbles (2) against Presbyterian College and was named team special teams player-of-the-game...had nine tackles, including seven first hits, and a tackle for loss in 48 snaps against Georgia Tech...had two tackles and three quarterback pres-sures against #23 N.C. State...won the Strength Training Award and Most Improved Award for defensive ends for the spring practice; he was the only Tiger to win both awards at his position in the spring. 2009: Named Co-Rookie-of-the-Year for Clemson defensive players as voted on by the coaching staff...first-team freshman All-ACC according to Rivals.com...did not start a game, but played in all 14 contests and averaged 24 snaps per game...played 23 snaps in the win over Kentucky in the Music City Bowl; he had one tackle...has outstanding quickness, as evidenced by his six tackles on spe-cial teams and his seven quarterback pressures...had at least one tackle in every game, the only Tiger freshman defensive player to accomplish that feat...had a season-high six tackles against Coastal Carolina...had two tackles for loss in the win over Boston College, a reason the Tigers held the Eagles to just four first downs...had three tackles, including a sack, against TCU...had four tackles at N.C. State...had three unassisted tackles in the ACC Championship game against Georgia Tech...finished the season with five tackles for loss, including two sacks, to go with his 31 tackles. Before Clemson: Enrolled at Clemson in January of 2009 fol-lowing his high school graduation in December of 2008...Parade All-American...#36 player in the nation by Rivals.com...#120 player and #10 defensive end in the nation by ESPN.com...first-team All-American by EA Sports...#5 defensive lineman in the nation and #13 player in the ACC by Phil Steele...#91 player and #10 defensive lineman in the nation by Athlon...#11 defensive end in the nation by Scout.com...#1 strongest defensive end in the nation by Rivals.com...#1 player in South Carolina by Rivals.com...participated in the U.S. Army All-American game, one of only two players from South Carolina to play in that game...participated in the Shrine Bowl...had 73 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, and 15 sacks in nine games as a senior...finalist for Mr. Football in South Carolina...coached by Trey Woodberry at West Florence High School...recruited by Dabo Swinney...chose Clemson over Maryland, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Personal: Majoring in sociology...born Jan. 4, 1990.

Goodman 2009 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-5 Middle Tennessee 20 1 0 19-10 at Georgia Tech 18 1 1 2 19-19 Boston College 18 2 1 3 2-89-26 TCU 20 2 1 3 1-8 1-810-3 at Maryland 20 1 0 110-17 Wake Forest 31 1 1 2 1-7 1-710-24 at Miami (FL) 19 1 1 210-31 Coastal Carolina 29 4 2 6 1-1 311-7 Florida State 29 1 0 111-14 at N.C. State 44 2 2 4 211-21 Virginia 22 1 0 1 111-28 at South Carolina 9 0 1 112-5 Georgia Tech 27 3 0 312-27 Kentucky 23 1 0 1Totals 329 21 10 31 5-24 2-15 7

Goodman 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-4 North Texas 36 4 3 7 2-9 1-79-11 Presbyterian College 22 3 0 39-18 at Auburn 12 1 1 210-2 Miami (FL) 12 0 0 010-9 at North Carolina 30 1 0 110-16 Maryland 28 1 1 2 110-23 Georgia Tech *48 7 2 9 1-1 110-30 at Boston College 41 1 0 1 111-6 N.C. State 36 1 1 2 311-13 at Florida State 15 1 0 111-20 at Wake Forest 29 1 1 211-27 South Carolina 20 1 0 112-31 South Florida 14 0 1 1Totals 343 22 10 32 3-10 1-7 6* - start; Note: Had a caused fumble against North Texas; had two caused fumbles against Presbyterian College.

Goodman 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-3 Troy *54 2 2 4 39-10 Wofford *49 4 1 59-17 Auburn *54 2 1 3 19-24 Florida State *49 2 0 2 110-1 at Virginia Tech *58 2 2 4 0.5-1 210-8 Boston College *44 3 3 6 2.5-9 1-7 210-15 at Maryland *67 4 1 510-22 North Carolina *34 1 1 2 110-29 at Georgia Tech *66 8 1 911-12 Wake Forest *67 5 0 5 111-19 at N.C. State *56 4 1 5 1-11 1-11 111-26 at South Carolina *55 3 1 412-3 Virginia Tech *47 0 1 1 1Totals 700 40 15 55 4-21 2-18 13* - start; Note: Had a caused fumble against Boston College.

Goodman Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2009 14-0 329 21 10 31 5-24 2-15 0-0 7 0 0-02010 13-1 343 22 10 32 3-10 1-7 0-0 6 0 3-02011 13-13 700 40 15 55 4-21 2-18 0-0 13 1 1-0Totals 40-14 1372 83 35 118 12-55 5-40 0-0 26 1 4-0

Has registered 209 tackles, seven tackles for loss, one sack, nine inter-ceptions for 145 yards (ninth-most in school history) and a touchdown,

four quarterback pressures, six pass breakups, and three recovered fumbles in 1,836 snaps over 39 games (30 starts) in his career...has 12 career takeaways...two-time Academic All-ACC selection...gradu-ated in just over three years, just the second Tiger football player in history to do so...high school teammate of fellow junior safety Carlton Lewis. 2011: Has a team-high 81 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, one interception for 26 yards, and two recovered fumbles in 714 snaps over 12 games (11 starts)...had a team-tying-high eight tackles and a recovered fumble in 39 snaps against Troy on Sept. 3; was injured in the game and missed the Wofford game...had a team-tying-high six tackles in 54 snaps against #11 Florida State on Sept. 24...had six tackles and a tackle for loss in 66 snaps at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1...had eight tackles in 46 snaps against Boston College on Oct. 8...had five tackles in 72 snaps at Maryland on Oct. 15...had five tackles, a sack, pass breakup, caused fumble that led to Kourtnei Brown’s 26-yard fumble return for a touchdown, and -6-yard fumble return in 51 snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22...had four tack-les and a 26-yard interception return at Georgia Tech in 35 snaps on Oct. 29...had a team-high 10 tackles in 72 snaps against Wake Forest on Nov. 12; named team defensive player-of-the-game...had eight tackles in 69 snaps at N.C. State on Nov. 19...had 10 tackles in 71 snaps at #13 South Carolina on Nov. 26; named team defensive player-of-the-game...had a team-high eight tackles and a tackle for loss in 74 snaps against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 3. 2010: Academic All-ACC selection...Hustle Award (defense) win-ner...had 65 tackles, a tackle for loss, two interceptions for 52 yards and a touchdown, and three pass breakups in 621 snaps over 13 games (12 starts)...fifth on the team in tackles...had eight tackles in 78 snaps against North Texas...registered 10 tackles, an intercep-tion, and a pass breakup in 73 snaps against #16 Miami (FL)...had seven tackles at North Carolina...accumulated six tackles against Maryland...team special teams player-of-the-game against Georgia Tech...had six tackles and a 52-yard interception return for a touch-down at Boston College; named team defensive player-of-the-game by the coaches...had four tackles and a pass breakup against #23 N.C. State. 2009: First-team freshman All-American by CollegeFootball-News.com and Scout.com in 2009...First-team All-ACC Freshman Team selection by Sporting News...named Defensive Co-Rookie-of-the-Year as voted on by the Tiger coaching staff...Academic All-ACC selection; his smarts in the classroom translate to the football field...19th in the nation in interceptions (6)...first-team Freshman All-ACC by Rivals.com...big reason Clemson was fifth in the nation in interceptions as a team...tied for third in Clemson history in total interceptions by a freshman with six...only Robert O’Neal (8, 1989) and Justin Miller (8, 2002) had more...had a streak of four straight games with a theft to tie a Clemson record...winner of team’s Ren-wich-Flanders Most Improved Award from the Tiger coaches for the 2009 season...started seven games when Clemson was in the nickel package, he was sixth on the team in tackles with 63, including six in 25 snaps against Kentucky in the Music City Bowl...led all Clem-son freshmen in tackles, in fact he had twice as many as any other rookie...had season-high 13 tackles in his first career game against

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Tiger BiosMiddle Tennessee...it was the most ever by a Tiger freshman defen-sive back in his first career game...just one tackle off of Anthony Sim-mons’ record for tackles in a first game by a freshman...registered nine tackles against TCU, a reason the Tigers held the Horned Frogs to a season-low 14 points...had seven tackles, including two for loss, and a 49-yard interception return against Coastal Carolina...had four tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception against Florida State...had final interception against South Carolina in Columbia...honorable mention All-ACC in 2009 as a freshman...second on the team in takeaways with seven, six interceptions and a recovered fumble. 2008: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Florida Times-Union First-Team All-First Coast pick...had eight interceptions and three defensive touchdowns as a senior...led the county in receiving with over 800 yards and eight touchdowns as a senior...Saint John’s County Defensive Player-of-the-Year as a senior...first-team all-state and all-county pick as a senior...#46 safety in the nation according to Rivals.com...#60 safety in the nation according to Scout.com...#46 safety in the nation according to ESPN.com...#58 prospect in Florida according to SuperPrep...helped lead Saint Augustine High School to the AAA state title game...all-county and all-conference on the hardwood...400m, long jump, triple jump, and high jump performer in track as a sophomore and senior...high school teammate of Carlton Lewis...coached by Joey Wiles at Saint Augustine High School...recruited by Dabo Swinney...chose Clemson over Louisville, Maryland, Mississippi State, South Carolina, South Florida, and West Virginia. Personal: Three-time member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll...graduated on August 13, 2011 with a degree in marketing...born Sept. 7, 1989.

Hall 2009 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-5 Middle Tennessee *70 9 4 139-10 at Georgia Tech 0 0 0 09-19 Boston College 26 5 1 6 1-09-26 TCU *55 5 4 910-3 at Maryland *11 1 0 110-17 Wake Forest 38 3 1 4 1-1 1-710-24 at Miami (FL) 17 1 0 1 1-010-31 Coastal Carolina *37 5 2 7 2-2 1-4911-7 Florida State *59 3 1 4 1-1111-14 at N.C. State *77 1 3 4 211-21 Virginia 27 2 2 411-28 at South Carolina *42 3 2 5 1-012-5 Georgia Tech 17 1 0 112-27 Kentucky 25 2 2 4Totals 501 41 22 63 3-3 6-67 2* - start; Note: Had a recovered fumble against Florida State.

Hall 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-4 North Texas *78 7 1 8 1-19-11 Presbyterian College *24 2 3 59-18 at Auburn *64 0 5 510-2 Miami (FL) *73 8 2 10 1-0 110-9 at North Carolina *54 4 3 7 110-16 Maryland *48 4 2 610-23 Georgia Tech 28 3 1 410-30 at Boston College *41 5 1 6 1-5211-6 N.C. State *41 3 1 4 111-13 at Florida State *35 2 0 211-20 at Wake Forest *45 1 0 111-27 South Carolina *48 4 1 512-31 South Florida *42 1 1 2Totals 621 44 21 65 1-1 2-52 3* - start; Note: Had a 52-yard interception return for a touchdown at Boston College.

Hall 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-3 Troy *39 5 3 89-10 Wofford DNP9-17 Auburn *65 1 2 39-24 Florida State *54 3 3 610-1 at Virginia Tech *66 5 1 6 1-510-8 Boston College *46 3 5 810-15 at Maryland *72 2 3 510-22 North Carolina *51 2 3 5 1-14 110-29 at Georgia Tech 35 3 1 4 1-2611-12 Wake Forest *72 9 1 1011-19 at N.C. State *69 6 2 811-26 at South Carolina *71 7 3 1012-3 Virginia Tech *74 6 2 8 1-1Totals 714 52 29 81 3-20 1-26 1* - start; Note: Had a recovered fumble against Troy; had a fumble return for -6 yards, a sack, and caused fumble against North Carolina.

Hall Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2009 14-7 501 41 22 63 3-3 0-0 6-67 2 2 0-12010 13-12 621 44 21 65 1-1 0-0 2-52 1 3 0-02011 12-11 714 52 29 81 3-20 1-14 1-26 1 1 1-2Totals 39-30 1836 137 72 209 7-24 1-14 9-145 4 6 1-3

Original walk-on who has appeared in at least one game in three different seasons...has played 17 snaps over six games in his career.

2011: Has played nine snaps over four games...played three snaps against Troy on Sept. 3...played one snap against Boston Col-lege on Oct. 8...played two snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22. 2010: Played in one game; he played five snaps against Presby-terian College. 2009: Played in one game; he played three snaps against Coast-al Carolina. Before Clemson: Lettered at Walton High School Personal: Majoring in management...born Nov. 20, 1989.

Harrison 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG9-3 Troy 3 0 0 --- 0 ---9-10 Wofford DNP9-17 Auburn DNP9-24 Florida State DNP10-1 at Virginia Tech DNP10-8 Boston College 1 0 0 --- 0 ---10-15 at Maryland DNP10-22 North Carolina 2 0 0 --- 0 ---10-29 at Georgia Tech DNP11-12 Wake Forest DNP11-19 at N.C. State DNP11-26 at South Carolina DNP12-3 Virginia Tech 3 0 0 --- 0 ---Totals 9 0 0 --- 0 ---

Harrison Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG Car Yds TD LG2009 1-0 3 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 0 ---2010 1-0 5 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 0 ---2011 4-0 9 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 0 ---Totals 6-0 17 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 0 ---

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WR • 5-10 • 195 • Sr. • SQMarietta, GAWalton HS

Has 163 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, five sacks, nine quarterback pres-sures, and two pass breakups in 1,530 snaps over 38 games (24 starts) in

his career...has had at least one tackle in 28 consecutive games...switched from jersey #45 to #42 prior to the 2010 season. 2011: Has 73 tackles, four tackles for loss, two quarterback pressures, and two pass breakups in 653 snaps over 13 games (10 starts)...tied for third on the team in tackles...had a team-tying-high eight tackles in 50 snaps against Troy on Sept. 3; named team de-fense player-of-the-game...had six tackles in 55 snaps against Wof-ford on Sept. 10...named team special teams player-of-the-game at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1...had four tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss in 49 snaps against Boston College on Oct. 8...had five tackles in 73 snaps at Maryland on Oct. 15...had four tackles in 27 snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22...had 14 tackles and a tackle for loss in 73 snaps at Georgia Tech on Oct. 29; named team co-defensive play-er-of-the-game...had four tackles and a pass breakup in 44 snaps against Wake Forest on Nov. 12...had seven tackles, a team-high two tackles for loss, and a pass breakup in 47 snaps at N.C. State on Nov. 19...had six tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss in 43 snaps at #13 South Carolina on Nov. 26...had seven tackles in 38 snaps against #3 Vir-ginia Tech in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 3. 2010: Solid Rock Award winner among linebackers...had 71 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and three sacks in 758 snaps over 13 games (13 starts)...third on the team in tackles...second on the team in tackles for loss...involved in a tackle for loss in nine games...had six tackles and two tackles for loss against North Texas...had a team-high nine tackles, including eight first hits, at North Carolina...had a team-high 13 tackles, including 12 first hits, against #17 South Carolina...team defensive player-of-the-game by the coaches for his performance against North Carolina and South Carolina...had seven tackles and a recovered fumble against #23 N.C. State...had 10 tack-les and a tackle for loss in 66 snaps against South Florida. 2009: Had 19 tackles in 12 games, including eight against Coastal Carolina when he led the Tigers in tackles...played 24 snaps in that game...had two sacks in that game as well, one of just four

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LB • 5-11 • 230 • Jr. • 2VLMilledgeville, GABaldwin HS

Tigers to have two in a game all year...had two stops in 17 plays against Wake Forest...played on defense in nine of the 14 games...played five snaps against Georgia Tech in the ACC Championship game and the 40 in the bowl game. Before Clemson: Rated as the nation’s #10 inside linebacker by ESPN.com and #49 inside linebacker by Rivals.com...#23 middle linebacker in the nation by Scout.com...#28 player in Georgia by Su-perPrep and #46 player by Rivals.com...member of the Southeast All-Region team by PrepStar...had 112 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, six sacks, four caused fumbles, two recovered fumbles, eight pass breakups, and two receiving touchdowns as a senior...coached by Jesse Hicks at Baldwin High School...recruited by Chris Rumph...chose Clemson over Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Miami (FL), Nebraska, and N.C. State. Personal: Cousin of former Tiger All-America linebacker Leroy Hill (2001-04), who played multiple years in the NFL...majoring in sociology...born Oct. 31, 1990.

Hawkins 2009 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int9-5 Middle Tennessee 2 0 0 09-10 at Georgia Tech DNP9-19 Boston College 5 0 0 09-26 TCU DNP10-3 at Maryland 7 0 0 010-17 Wake Forest 17 1 1 210-24 at Miami (FL) 5 0 0 010-31 Coastal Carolina 24 6 2 8 2-7 2-711-7 Florida State 0 0 0 011-14 at N.C. State 14 1 0 111-21 Virginia 0 0 0 011-28 at South Carolina 0 0 0 012-5 Georgia Tech 5 1 0 112-27 Kentucky *40 6 1 7Totals 119 15 4 19 2-7 2-7 0-0* - start

Hawkins 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int9-4 North Texas *62 4 2 6 2-11 1-79-11 Presbyterian College *21 1 0 19-18 at Auburn *58 1 1 2 1-4 1-410-2 Miami (FL) *63 4 1 510-9 at North Carolina *66 8 1 9 1-110-16 Maryland *57 2 2 410-23 Georgia Tech *66 1 3 4 1-210-30 at Boston College *59 2 0 2 1-111-6 N.C. State *66 6 1 7 0.5-111-13 at Florida State *57 3 2 511-20 at Wake Forest *50 3 0 3 1.5-5 1-511-27 South Carolina *67 12 1 13 1-212-31 South Florida *66 6 4 10 1-1Totals 758 53 18 71 10-28 3-16 0-0* - start; Note: Had a recovered fumble against N.C. State.

Hawkins 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int9-3 Troy *50 7 1 89-10 Wofford *55 4 2 69-17 Auburn *57 2 1 39-24 Florida State *55 1 0 110-1 at Virginia Tech *42 1 3 410-8 Boston College *49 3 1 4 0.5-110-15 at Maryland *73 5 0 510-22 North Carolina *27 3 1 410-29 at Georgia Tech *73 11 3 14 1-211-12 Wake Forest *44 4 0 411-19 at N.C. State 47 6 1 7 2-411-26 at South Carolina 43 3 3 6 0.5-112-3 Virginia Tech 38 7 0 7Totals 653 57 16 73 4-8 0-0 0-0* - start

Hawkins Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2009 12-1 119 15 4 19 2-7 2-7 0-0 2 0 0-02010 13-13 758 53 18 71 10-28 3-16 0-0 5 0 0-12011 13-10 653 57 16 73 4-8 0-0 0-0 2 2 0-0Totals 38-24 1530 125 38 163 16-43 5-23 0-0 9 2 0-1

Has outstanding hands and ball skills...has 114 receptions for 1,508 yards and eight touchdowns, 11 punt returns for 82 yards, and two kickoff returns for

32 yards in 1,264 snaps over 25 games (18 starts) in his career...has a school-record 4.6 receptions per game in his career...became the second player in ACC history to total at least 50 receptions as both a freshman and sophomore...has five career 100-yard receiving games...has had at least one reception in 20 consecutive games...played basketball for the Tigers after the football season ended in 2010-11.

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Tiger Bios 2011: Has 62 receptions (tied for eighth-most in school history) for 871 yards and four touchdowns along with nine punt returns for 49 yards in 694 snaps over 13 games (10 starts)...seventh in the ACC in receiving yards per game (67.0) and eighth in receptions per game (4.8)...had four receptions for 35 yards and a five-yard punt return against Troy on Sept. 3...had a game-high five receptions for a team-high 73 yards and a touchdown reception along with a two-point conversion reception against Wofford on Sept. 10...had seven receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown against #19 Auburn on Sept. 17...had five receptions for 78 yards and 29 yards on two punt returns against #11 Florida State on Sept. 24...had two receptions for 47 yards against Boston College on Oct. 8...had four receptions for 22 yards and a touchdown at Maryland on Oct. 15...had a game-high nine receptions for a game-high 157 yards and a touchdown along with six yards on two punt returns against North Carolina on Oct. 22; named team co-offensive player-of-the-game...had seven recep-tions for 83 yards at Georgia Tech on Oct. 29...had three receptions for 38 yards and a three-yard punt return against Wake Forest on Nov. 12...had a game-tying-high five receptions for a game-high 124 yards at N.C. State on Nov. 19; named team offensive player-of-the-game...had a team-high seven receptions for a team-high 92 yards against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 3. 2010: Third-team freshman All-American by Phil Steele...hon-orable mention freshman All-American by CollegeFootballNews.com...first-team freshman All-ACC as a wide receiver and punt re-turner by Rivals.com...Rookie-of-the-Year Award (offense) winner...Clemson’s leading receiver with 52 catches for 637 yards and four touchdowns...first freshman to lead Clemson in catches since Der-rick Hamilton in 2001, when he had 53 catches...first first-year fresh-man in school history to lead the team in receptions...established school records for catches and receiving yards for a first-year fresh-man...the fourth freshman to lead Clemson in receiving; one of the previous three was the late Terry Smith, Hopkins’ uncle, who led the 1990 team with 34 catches...tied for ninth in the ACC in recep-tions per game (4.3); he was the only freshman in the top 10...tied the Clemson freshman record for receiving touchdowns...among all freshmen in school history, his 52 catches were second-most and his 637 receiving yards were second-most...had six combined catches in the first four games, but had 46 catches in his last eight games (he missed the Maryland game with an injury)...had 34 catches for 451 yards in the last five games, an average of 6.9 catches for 90.2 yards per game...had three 100-yard receiving games in the last four con-tests...had a touchdown reception in three of the last five games...had five knockdown blocks against #16 Miami (FL), the most by a Ti-ger wideout on the season...team special teams player-of-the-game at North Carolina when he had a 31-yard punt return to set up a touchdown; named ACC Freshman-of-the-Week; had seven catches for 46 yards in 61 snaps in his first career start...had eight catches for 106 yards at Florida State...had seven catches for 124 yards against #17 South Carolina, including a 45-yard touchdown catch, to earn team offensive player-of-the-game honors by the coaches and the Edisto Clemson Club Offensive Player-of-the-South Carolina Game Award...had nine catches for 105 yards, both game-highs, against South Florida; the nine catches set a school record for a bowl game. Before Clemson: Rated as the #12 wide receiver in the nation and #8 player in South Carolina by Rivals.com...#148 player in the nation and #4 player in South Carolina by Rivals.com...#14 corner-back in the nation by Scout.com...#29 athlete in the nation by ESPN.com...#6 player in South Carolina by SuperPrep...#6 athlete in the nation by SuperPrep...first-team all-state by The State...#3 player in South Carolina by Charlotte Observer...participated in the Of-fense-Defense All American game and the Shrine Bowl...first-team All-Southern by Orlando Sentinel...Mr. Football finalist...two-time AP All-State pick at defensive back...two-time Seneca Daily Journal Player-of-the-Year...two-time Anderson Independent Player-of-the-Year...two-time AAA all-state by High School Sports Report...co-region player-of-the-year as a senior...three-time all-region pick...had 28 career interceptions for 555 yards and five touchdowns...had 57 receptions for 1,266 yards and 18 touchdowns in his career...had 11 punt returns for 289 yards and three touchdowns as a senior...had two kickoff returns for 119 yards and one touchdown as a se-nior...had seven receiving touchdowns, two on interception returns, three on punt returns, one on a kickoff return, and one on a fumble return as a senior...AAA Back-of-the-Year in South Carolina...had two blocked kicks...led D.W. Daniel High School to a 37-4 record in his career...preseason PrepStar All-American...attended the same high school as former Clemson All-America center Kyle Young...four-year starter on the hardwood...had over 1,300 points, 400 rebounds, 600 assists, and 200 steals in his career...averaged 20.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 8.4 assists, and 4.0 steals per game as a sophomore...averaged 18.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game as a junior...led D.W. Daniel High to a state title in basketball as a senior, the school’s first title since 1967...First-team all-state in basketball for three years...coached by Randy Robinson in football at D.W. Daniel High School...recruited by André Powell...chose Clemson over Michi-gan, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Personal: Nephew of the late Terry Smith, who had 162 receptions as a Tiger from 1990-93...majoring in community recreation, sport, & camp management...born June 6, 1992.

Hopkins 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG PR KOR9-4 North Texas 16 2 23 11.5 0 169-11 Presbyterian College 17 1 9 9.0 1 9 1-2 2-329-18 at Auburn 13 0 0 --- 0 ---10-2 Miami (FL) 36 3 37 12.3 0 2010-9 at North Carolina *61 7 46 6.6 0 13 1-3110-16 Maryland DNP10-23 Georgia Tech *55 4 50 12.5 0 2310-30 at Boston College *64 1 21 21.0 0 2111-6 N.C. State *64 5 80 16.0 1 3311-13 at Florida State *84 8 106 13.3 0 3211-20 at Wake Forest *42 5 36 7.2 1 1011-27 South Carolina *57 7 124 17.7 1 4512-31 South Florida *61 9 105 11.7 0 31Totals 570 52 637 12.3 4 45 2-33 2-32* - start

Hopkins 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG PR KOR9-3 Troy *48 4 35 8.8 0 13 1-59-10 Wofford 37 5 73 14.6 1 179-17 Auburn *74 7 83 11.9 1 239-24 Florida State *62 5 78 15.6 0 50 2-2910-1 at Virginia Tech 44 1 15 15.0 0 15 1-010-8 Boston College *46 2 47 23.5 0 2510-15 at Maryland 67 4 22 5.5 1 2010-22 North Carolina *42 9 157 17.4 1 39 2-610-29 at Georgia Tech *53 7 83 11.9 0 1811-12 Wake Forest *69 3 38 12.7 0 18 1-311-19 at N.C. State *51 5 124 24.8 0 43 1-311-26 at South Carolina *54 3 24 8.0 0 1512-3 Virginia Tech 57 7 92 13.1 0 22 1-3Totals 694 62 871 14.0 4 50 9-49 0-0* - start; Note: Had a two-point conversion reception against Wofford; was 0-1 passing at South Carolina; was 0-1 passing against Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship game.

Hopkins Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG Car Yds PR KOR2010 12-8 570 52 637 12.3 4 45 0 0 2-33 2-322011 13-10 694 62 871 14.0 4 50 0 0 9-49 0-0Totals 25-18 1264 114 1508 13.2 8 50 0 0 11-82 2-32

Talented running back who has served as a backup to Andre Elling-ton...has exhibited his tough running style in his limited carries.

2011: Has totaled 226 yards on 40 carries and one touchdown along with two receptions for two yards in 140 snaps over 11 games (two starts)...averaging 5.7 yards per carry...registered 29 yards on four carries and a touchdown in his first career game against Troy on Sept. 3...had one carry for two yards against Wofford on Sept. 10...had a team-high 86 yards on nine carries against #19 Auburn (the team less than 100 miles from his hometown) on Sept. 17...had 13 yards on two carries against Boston College on Oct. 8...had 12 yards on two carries at Maryland on Oct. 15...accumulated a team-high 25 yards on seven carries against North Carolina on Oct. 22...had 22 yards on seven carries and a four-yard reception in his first career start at Georgia Tech on Oct. 29...amassed 14 yards on three carries against Wake Forest on Nov. 12...had a 13-yard carry and one recep-tion at N.C. State on Nov. 19. 2010: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: One of the top running backs in Alabama...#15 player in Alabama according to Rivals.com...#40 athlete in the nation according to Rivals.com...#62 safety in the nation by Scout.com...#44 running back in the nation according to ESPN.com...#14 player in Alabama according to SuperPrep...one of the Elite 18 in Alabama according to the Press-Register...rushed for nearly 1,500 yards and 17 touchdowns as a senior, helping Lincoln High School to the state AAAA playoffs...against Clay County High School, he totaled 20 car-ries for 192 yards and three scores; he added a 91-yard kickoff return for a touchdown and a 76-yard run for a score in that win against a team that was undefeated...led his team to a 9-4 record in his junior season when he had over 1,000 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns; he averaged over 10 yards per carry...top track athlete; he competed in 100m, 200m, and long jump...coached by Chad Martin at Lincoln High School...recruited by Charlie Harbison...chose Clemson over Auburn and Kentucky. Personal: Majoring in special education...born Sept. 5, 1991.

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Howard 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Car Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD9-3 Troy 5 4 29 7.3 1 0 0 09-10 Wofford 2 1 2 2.0 0 0 0 09-17 Auburn 31 9 86 9.6 0 0 0 09-24 Florida State DNP10-1 at Virginia Tech DNP10-8 Boston College 8 2 13 6.5 0 0 0 010-15 at Maryland 6 2 12 6.0 0 0 0 010-22 North Carolina 7 7 25 3.6 0 0 0 010-29 at Georgia Tech *35 7 22 3.1 0 1 4 011-12 Wake Forest 11 3 14 4.7 0 0 0 011-19 at N.C. State 11 1 13 13.0 0 1 -2 011-26 at South Carolina 11 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 0 012-3 Virginia Tech *13 3 11 3.7 0 0 0 0Totals 140 40 226 5.7 1 2 2 0* - start

Howard Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Car Yds Avg TD LG Rec Yds TD2011 11-2 140 40 226 5.7 1 37 2 2 0

First-year freshman wide receiver who has served as the backup to Sammy Watkins...possession receiver who has outstanding hands...high

school teammate of fellow Tiger freshman wide receiver Charone Peake. 2011: Has 13 receptions for 118 yards along with seven yards on two carries in 244 snaps over 13 games (two starts)...had a seven-yard reception in his first career game and start against Troy on Sept. 3...had a six-yard reception against #11 Florida State on Sept. 24...had two receptions for 13 yards and a four-yard rush against Boston College on Oct. 8...had two receptions for 20 yards at Maryland on Oct. 15...had a three-yard rush against North Carolina on Oct. 22...had three receptions for 24 yards, including an eight-yard catch that preceded Chander Catanzaro’s game-winning 43-yard field goal, against Wake Forest on Nov. 12...had four receptions for 48 yards at N.C. State on Nov. 19. Before Clemson: Played running back, tailback, quarterback, wide receiver, safety, and cornerback in addition to being a kick returner over his four-year career at Dorman High School...helped his team to a 14-1 record and the state championship game as a senior...his team was 47-5 in his four years...accumulated 17 receptions for 329 yards and four touchdowns as a senior...had 34 carries for 178 yards and 11 touchdowns, giving him 15 total touchdowns, and added seven kickoff returns for 155 yards as a senior...registered 32 tackles, nine pass breakups, and three interceptions...accumulated 30 tackles, four tackles for loss, and three interceptions as a junior...averaged 15.5 yards per reception and scored a touchdown on a punt return...played in the Shrine Bowl...#19 player in South Carolina according to SuperPrep...teammate of Charone Peake at Dorman High School...Big 16 Back-of-the-Year for the Upstate of South Carolina...Hometown News Player-of-the-Year...starter on the Dorman High basketball team...coached by David Gutshall at Dorman High...recruited by Jeff Scott. Personal: Majoring in community recreation, sport, & camp management...born June 24, 1993.

Humphries 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG Car Yds TD9-3 Troy *13 1 7 7.0 0 7 0 0 09-10 Wofford 19 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 09-17 Auburn 14 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 09-24 Florida State 15 1 6 6.0 0 6 0 0 010-1 at Virginia Tech 11 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 010-8 Boston College 20 2 13 6.5 0 8 1 4 010-15 at Maryland 13 2 20 10.0 0 11 0 0 010-22 North Carolina 24 0 0 --- 0 --- 1 3 010-29 at Georgia Tech 15 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 011-12 Wake Forest 44 3 24 8.0 0 8 0 0 011-19 at N.C. State *42 4 48 12.0 0 18 0 0 011-26 at South Carolina 6 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 012-3 Virginia Tech 8 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 0Totals 244 13 118 9.1 0 18 2 7 0* - start

Humphries Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG Car Yds TD PR2011 13-2 244 13 118 9.1 0 18 2 7 0 0-0

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First-year freshman who has been a third-string defensive tackle most of the season...slated to compete for one of the two starting spots at de-

fensive tackle in the 2012 season. 2011: Has two tackles in 52 snaps over eight games...played 15 snaps in his first career game against Troy on Sept. 3...had one tackle in four snaps at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1...had one tackle in 10 snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22. Before Clemson: Played in the North-South All-Star game in Georgia and Florida Maxx Scout All-Star Bowl; in the two games combined, he had 17 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and three caused fumbles...two-time all-state selection at Rockdale County High School...#41 defensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com...three-time all-regional selection on defense and second-team all-region on offense as a senior...three-time selection as the team’s top defensive player...four-year starter on both sides of the ball...had 101 tackles, 31.5 tackles for loss, and nine sacks as a senior...had 198 tackles, 63 tackles for loss, and 27.5 sacks over his last two years...member of the school’s wrestling team; he was fourth in the state as a junior; won the state heavyweight title as a senior...won the state title in the shotput as a senior...Rockdale County High School Athlete-of-the-Year as a senior...honored by the Superintendent Office and the County Board of Commissioners...coached by Michael Ethridge at Rockdale County High...recruited by Dan Brooks and Kevin Steele. Personal: Majoring in pre-business...born Apr. 28, 1993.

Jarrett 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-3 Troy 15 0 0 09-10 Wofford 2 0 0 09-17 Auburn DNP9-24 Florida State DNP10-1 at Virginia Tech 4 1 0 110-8 Boston College 3 0 0 010-15 at Maryland DNP10-22 North Carolina 10 0 1 110-29 at Georgia Tech DNP11-12 Wake Forest DNP11-19 at N.C. State 5 0 0 011-26 at South Carolina 1 0 0 012-3 Virginia Tech 12 0 0 0 1Totals 52 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 1

Jarrett Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2011 8-0 52 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0-0

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Versatile player who has played on defense as a cornerback and nickel back along with special teams...has 33 tackles, one tackle for loss, and seven

pass breakups in 319 snaps over 24 games (two starts)...changed his jersey from #27 to #14 prior to the 2011 season. 2011: Has 24 tackles, one tackle for loss, and six pass breakups in 257 snaps over 13 games (two starts)...had two tackles in eight snaps at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1...had one tackle in 13 snaps against Boston College on Oct. 8...had three tackles and two pass breakups in 60 snaps at Maryland on Oct. 15...had four tackles and a team-high two pass breakups in 51 snaps against Wake Forest on Nov. 12...had three tackles, a tackle for loss, and pass breakup in 25 snaps in his first career start at N.C. State on Nov. 19...had five tackles in 44 snaps at #13 South Carolina on Nov. 26...had five tackles and a pass breakup in 44 snaps against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Cham-pionship game on Dec. 3. 2010: Had nine tackles and a pass breakup in 62 snaps over 11 games...played in four games on defense and contributed on special teams...had a tackle in his first career game against North Texas...had three tackles in 30 snaps against Presbyterian College...had a tackle in 12 snaps against Maryland...had three tackles and a pass breakup in 11 snaps at Wake Forest. Before Clemson: Rated as the #93 cornerback in the nation by Scout.com...#38 cornerback in the nation by ESPN.com...All-South-east Region pick by PrepStars...arguably the fastest player to sign

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with Clemson in 2010 scored 12 touchdowns in five different ways as a senior; he had three on interception returns, two on punt re-turns, one on a kickoff return, three receiving, and three rushing...had 750 rushing yards and 450 yards in returns as a junior...finished fourth in the state at the AAAAA level in the 100m and 200m, but had a terrific senior track season...won state title in the 100m dash as a senior, posting a solid time of 10.59 in the AAAAA final...had career-best time of 21.43 in the 200m and was AAAAA runner-up as a senior...coached by Jeff Measor at Roswell High School...recruited by Charlie Harbison and Kevin Steele...chose Clemson over Syracuse. Personal: His father, Lee, was a standout cornerback at Tennes-see and then played for a year with the New York Giants; his career overlapped with the playing career of current Tiger Defensive Coor-dinator Kevin Steele at Tennessee; Steele was then on the coaching staff during Jenkins’ senior year...member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll in 2010-11...majoring in sociology...born Feb. 14, 1992.

M. Jenkins 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-4 North Texas 9 1 0 19-11 Presbyterian College 30 3 0 39-18 at Auburn 0 0 0 010-2 Miami (FL) 0 0 0 010-9 at North Carolina DNP10-16 Maryland 12 1 0 110-23 Georgia Tech 0 0 1 110-30 at Boston College DNP11-6 N.C. State 0 0 0 011-13 at Florida State 0 0 0 011-20 at Wake Forest 11 3 0 3 111-27 South Carolina 0 0 0 012-31 South Florida 0 0 0 0Totals 62 8 1 9 0-0 0-0 1

M. Jenkins 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-3 Troy 5 1 0 19-10 Wofford 3 0 0 09-17 Auburn 0 0 0 09-24 Florida State 0 0 0 010-1 at Virginia Tech 8 1 1 210-8 Boston College 13 1 0 110-15 at Maryland 60 2 1 3 210-22 North Carolina 4 0 0 010-29 at Georgia Tech 0 0 0 011-12 Wake Forest 51 3 1 4 211-19 at N.C. State *25 3 0 3 1-2 111-26 at South Carolina *44 3 2 512-3 Virginia Tech 44 2 3 5 1Totals 257 16 8 24 1-2 0-0 6* - start

M. Jenkins Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2010 11-0 62 8 1 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0-02011 13-2 257 16 8 24 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 6 0-0Totals 24-2 319 24 9 33 1-2 0-0 0-0 0 7 0-0

Has 36 receptions for 403 yards and one touchdown, four yards on three carries, and four kickoff returns for 62 yards in 726 snaps over 46 games

(five starts) in his career...played his high school football for his cur-rent position coach, Jeff Scott. 2011: Has registered one reception for six yards in 99 snaps over 12 games...had a six-yard reception against North Carolina on Oct. 22. 2010: Had 21 receptions for 184 yards and 62 yards on four kickoff returns in 340 snaps over 13 games (three starts)...fifth on the team in receptions...had 13 catches in the last five contests...had four receptions at #15 Auburn...had a team-high six receptions for 47 yards against #23 N.C. State...had three catches for 32 yards at Wake Forest...had a 38-yard reception on fourth down against South Florida. 2009: Had two catches for 71 yards in the season opener, includ-ing a 33-yard touchdown reception from Kyle Parker...that was his first career touchdown catch...had a 37-yard catch at Georgia Tech and a 26-yarder against Boston College...had one catch against Vir-ginia and one against South Carolina to close the regular season...played in 13 of the 14 games and made two starts, against Boston College and Coastal Carolina. 2008: Had five receptions in eight games...had three catches for 24 yards against The Citadel...had one catch for 11 yards in a season-high 26 snaps against S.C. State and one reception for two yards in the win over Duke...did not play in the last three games...had a four-yard run against N.C. State.

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WR • 5-10 • 195 • Sr. • 3VLColumbia, SCBlythewood HS

Before Clemson: Enrolled at Clemson in January of 2008 fol-lowing his high school graduation in December of 2007...member of Rivals.com Rivals 250...#7 player in South Carolina according to Rivals.com...#35 wideout in the nation according to Rivals.com, #37 wideout according to ESPN.com, and #70 wideout according to Scout.com...#12 player in South Carolina according to SuperPrep...helped lead Blythewood High School to the AAA state title in its first season of varsity football as a junior; the head coach on that team was Jeff Scott...second-team all-state according to SCVarsity.com as a junior...all-area and all-state according to The State...all-state by AP as a junior...High School Sports Report AAA Offensive Player-of-the-Year as a junior and all-state as a senior...had eight receiving touchdowns in a playoff game against Blue Ridge High School in his junior season...had nine 100-yard receiving games...scored at least one touchdown in every game of his senior campaign...totaled 92 receptions for 1,551 yards and 21 touchdowns as a junior...accumulated 71 receptions for 1,047 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior...had 163 receptions for 2,598 yards and 36 touchdowns in two seasons...Shrine Bowl pick...coached by Geremy Saitz...recruited by Brad Scott...chose Clemson over South Carolina. Personal: Majoring in community recreation, sport, & camp management...born Mar. 3, 1990.

M. Jones 2008 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG Car Yds TD8-30 Alabama 2 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 09-6 The Citadel 16 3 24 8.0 0 10 0 0 09-13 N.C. State 11 0 0 --- 0 --- 1 4 09-20 S.C. State 26 1 11 11.0 0 11 0 0 09-27 Maryland 1 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 010-9 at Wake Forest 10 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 010-18 Georgia Tech DNP11-1 at Boston College 2 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 011-8 at Florida State DNP11-15 Duke 21 1 2 2.0 0 2 1 2 011-22 at Virginia DNP11-29 South Carolina DNP1-1 Nebraska DNPTotals 89 5 37 7.4 0 11 2 6 0

M. Jones 2009 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG Car Yds TD9-5 Middle Tennessee 23 2 71 35.5 1 38 0 0 09-10 at Georgia Tech 3 1 37 37.0 0 37 0 0 09-19 Boston College *39 1 26 26.0 0 26 1 -2 09-26 TCU 39 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 010-3 at Maryland 32 2 20 10.0 0 15 0 0 010-17 Wake Forest 11 1 2 2.0 0 2 0 0 010-24 at Miami (FL) 7 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 010-31 Coastal Carolina *20 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 011-7 Florida State 1 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 011-14 at N.C. State 6 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 011-21 Virginia 6 1 11 11.0 0 11 0 0 011-28 at South Carolina 8 1 9 9.0 0 9 0 0 012-5 Georgia Tech DNP12-27 Kentucky 3 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 0Totals 198 9 176 19.6 1 38 1 -2 0* - start

M. Jones 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG KOR9-4 North Texas *15 0 0 --- 0 ---9-11 Presbyterian College 19 1 8 8.0 0 8 2-319-18 at Auburn 31 4 19 4.8 0 1010-2 Miami (FL) *22 0 0 --- 0 ---10-9 at North Carolina 13 0 0 --- 0 ---10-16 Maryland *33 2 10 5.0 0 910-23 Georgia Tech 5 0 0 --- 0 --- 1-1310-30 at Boston College 10 1 12 12.0 0 1211-6 N.C. State 53 6 47 7.8 0 13 1-1811-13 at Florida State 24 1 5 5.0 0 511-20 at Wake Forest 41 3 32 10.7 0 1911-27 South Carolina 39 2 13 6.5 0 1412-31 South Florida 35 1 38 38.0 0 38Totals 340 21 184 8.8 0 38 4-62* - start; Note: Was 0-1 passing against N.C. State.

M. Jones 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG Car Yds TD9-3 Troy 26 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 09-10 Wofford 10 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 09-17 Auburn 12 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 09-24 Florida State 1 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 010-1 at Virginia Tech 4 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 010-8 Boston College 10 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 010-15 at Maryland 0 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 010-22 North Carolina 14 1 6 6.0 0 6 0 0 010-29 at Georgia Tech 0 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 011-12 Wake Forest 1 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 011-19 at N.C. State 12 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 011-26 at South Carolina DNP12-3 Virginia Tech 9 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 0Totals 99 1 6 6.0 0 6 0 0 0

M. Jones Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG Car Yds TD KOR2008 8-0 89 5 37 7.4 0 11 2 6 0 0-02009 13-2 198 9 176 19.6 1 38 1 -2 0 0-02010 13-3 340 21 184 8.8 0 38 0 0 0 4-622011 12-0 99 1 6 6.0 0 6 0 0 0 0-0Totals 46-5 726 36 403 11.2 1 38 3 4 0 4-62

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Original walk-on who started his ca-reer as a cornerback, but has since moved to running back...has been a solid contributor on special teams...

has played 24 games in his career. 2011: Has played 12 games and has two special teams tackles...had two special teams tackles against #19 Auburn on Sept. 17. 2010: Had two special teams tackles in 12 games, all on special teams...had a tackle against North Texas...had a tackle at North Caro-lina. 2009: Did not appear in a game. 2008: Did not appear in a game. Before Clemson: Lettered at C.E. Murray High School. Personal: First Tiger football player to be in the Call Me Mister Program, which is a major that develops African-American males to be secondary educators; it is a program that was once supervised by former Clemson All-American Jeff Davis, who is now an assistant athletic director in the Tiger football office...majoring in special educa-tion...born Mar. 24, 1989.

Joseph 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Car Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD9-3 Troy 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 09-10 Wofford 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 09-17 Auburn 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 09-24 Florida State 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-1 at Virginia Tech DNP10-8 Boston College 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-15 at Maryland 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-22 North Carolina 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-29 at Georgia Tech 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-12 Wake Forest 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-19 at N.C. State 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-26 at South Carolina 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 012-3 Virginia Tech 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 0Totals 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 0Note: Had a -2-yard kickoff return at N.C. State.

Joseph Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2010 12-0 0 0 2 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0

Year G-S Snaps Car Yds Avg TD LG Rec Yds TD2011 12-0 0 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 0

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Has served as the primary backup to his former high school teammate, Rashard Hall, at free safety...has 21 tackles, two quarterback pressures,

and two pass breakups in 270 snaps over 29 games in his career. 2011: Has 10 tackles, two quarterback pressures, and two pass breakups in 136 snaps over 11 games...had three tackles and a pass breakup in 38 snaps against Troy on Sept. 3...had one tackle and a caused fumble in 17 snaps at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1...had three tackles in 18 snaps at Maryland on Oct. 15...had one tackle and a pass breakup in 29 snaps against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Cham-pionship game on Dec. 3. 2010: Had five tackles in 115 snaps over nine games...had an injury-plagued season...had two tackles in 47 snaps against Presby-terian College...worked his way into the rotation at midseason and had a tackle in 22 snaps against Maryland...played 13 snaps against Georgia Tech...suffered a broken jaw in practice leading up to the Boston College game and missed the next three games...had a tack-le in 12 snaps at Wake Forest...played three snaps against #17 South Carolina. 2009: Played in nine games, including eight of the last nine...played in the bowl game on special teams against Kentucky...saw action on defense against Boston College and Coastal Carolina...had five tackles in 17 snaps against Coastal Carolina...had one special teams tackle for the season...finished the year with six total tackles in 19 snaps on defense. 2008: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Florida Times-Union First-Team All-First Coast as a senior...Super 11 and Super 24 member by Florida Times-Union...#24 safety in the nation by ESPN.com, #44 safety by Scout.

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com, and #59 safety by Rivals.com...had 57 tackles and two intercep-tions along with 39 catches for 760 yards and nine touchdowns as a se-nior...high school teammate of Rashard Hall...coached by Joey Wiles...standout basketball player who was all-county and all-conference as a senior...district and regional champion in the 400m as a junior...recruited by Dabo Swinney...chose Clemson over Georgia Tech, Illinois, South Carolina, South Florida, Vanderbilt, and Wake Forest. Personal: Majoring in sociology...born Apr. 25, 1990.

Lewis 2009 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-5 Middle Tennessee DNP9-10 at Georgia Tech DNP9-19 Boston College 2 0 0 09-26 TCU DNP10-3 at Maryland DNP10-17 Wake Forest 0 0 1 110-24 at Miami (FL) 0 0 0 010-31 Coastal Carolina 17 2 3 511-7 Florida State 0 0 0 011-14 at N.C. State 0 0 0 011-21 Virginia 0 0 0 011-28 at South Carolina 0 0 0 012-5 Georgia Tech DNP12-27 Kentucky 0 0 0 0Totals 19 2 4 6 0-0 0-0 0

Lewis 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-4 North Texas 7 0 0 09-11 Presbyterian College 47 2 0 29-18 at Auburn DNP10-2 Miami (FL) 1 0 0 010-9 at North Carolina 10 0 1 110-16 Maryland 22 0 1 110-23 Georgia Tech 13 0 0 010-30 at Boston College DNP11-6 N.C. State DNP11-13 at Florida State DNP11-20 at Wake Forest 12 1 0 111-27 South Carolina 3 0 0 012-31 South Florida 0 0 0 0Totals 115 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0

Lewis 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-3 Troy 38 1 2 3 19-10 Wofford DNP9-17 Auburn 2 0 0 09-24 Florida State 2 0 0 010-1 at Virginia Tech 17 1 0 110-8 Boston College 14 0 0 010-15 at Maryland 18 2 1 310-22 North Carolina 8 1 0 110-29 at Georgia Tech DNP11-12 Wake Forest 2 0 0 011-19 at N.C. State 5 0 0 011-26 at South Carolina 1 1 0 112-3 Virginia Tech 29 0 1 1 1Totals 136 6 4 10 0-0 0-0 2Note: Had a caused fumble at Virginia Tech.

Lewis Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2009 9-0 19 2 4 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-02010 9-0 115 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-02011 11-0 136 6 4 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 2 1-0Totals 29-0 270 11 10 21 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 2 1-0

Has 177 knockdowns in 2,372 snaps over 53 games (40 starts) in his ca-reer...tied for second in school history in games...has started every game

since the start of 2009 (40 consecutive games), the only Tiger who can make that claim. 2011: Has 29 knockdowns in 855 snaps over 13 games (13 starts)...had four knockdowns in playing all 94 snaps against #19 Auburn on Sept. 17...graded 89 percent with four knockdowns in 62 snaps at #10 Virginia Tech on Oct. 1...graded 89 percent in 63 snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22...graded 83 percent in 74 snaps against Wake Forest on Nov. 12...graded 86 percent with three knockdowns in 62 snaps against #3 Virginia Tech in the ACC Cham-pionship game on Dec. 3. 2010: Third-team All-ACC by Phil Steele...played 704 snaps in 13 games (13 starts)...had a team-high 69 knockdown blocks...led the Tigers in knockdown blocks in four games (Auburn, Miami (FL), Florida State, Wake Forest)...had an average grade of 76 percent...had 14 knockdowns and a 79-percent grade in 78 snaps at #15 Au-burn; he was a big reason that Andre Ellington rushed for 140 yards...

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had 14 knockdowns against #16 Miami (FL)...had five knockdowns and an 83-percent grade against Georgia Tech...had an 82-percent grade at Wake Forest...won the Strength Training Award for offensive linemen for spring practice. 2009: Started all 14 games at an offensive guard position and had 66 knockdown blocks, second-most on the team behind de-parted senior Thomas Austin...led the team in knockdowns with 6.5 against Wake Forest...had season-high 12.5 knockdowns against Georgia Tech in regular season contest in Atlanta, just behind the 14.5 by Austin for that game...had best film grade of the year against Virginia when he had 80 percent effort for 46 snaps, with three knockdowns...played well at Miami, he had eight knockdowns in 36 snaps...led team in knockdowns against Coastal Carolina with five...had six against Georgia Tech in the ACC Championship game...aver-aged a 73-percent grade for the year; he played a total of 664 snaps. 2008: First-year freshman who saw action in all 13 games...played 149 snaps, a high figure for a first-year freshman...played on scrimmage plays in nine games, including 22 snaps against Ne-braska...played each of the last five games on the offensive line...played 18 snaps against The Citadel and had a 72-percent grade...played 35 snaps against S.C. State and had two knockdowns...played 20 snaps against Georgia Tech and had three knockdowns...had a season-high four knockdowns in 10 snaps at #24 Florida State...had a season-high grade of 76 percent in 25 snaps against Duke...played 12 snaps against South Carolina and graded 70 percent...had 13 knockdown blocks. Before Clemson: One of the highest-rated offensive linemen in the Southeast by many publications...#78 player in the nation by ESPN.com...#6 offensive tackle in the nation by ESPN.com...#108 player in the nation by Rivals.com...#13 offensive tackle in the nation and #7 prospect in Alabama by Rivals.com...#109 player in the nation by Scout.com...#9 offensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com...#4 player in Alabama and #10 offensive lineman in the nation by SuperPrep...ASWA First-Team All-State as a senior...member of Press Register Elite 18 and Super Southeast 120...played in the ESPN/Under Armour All-American game...had 50 pancake blocks and 17 tackles as a senior at Anniston High School...coached by Mike Justice...recruited by Dabo Swinney...chose Clemson over Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana State, and Tennessee. Personal: Member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll in 2010-11...winner of the 2010 Vickery Hall Award for his work in the classroom...majoring in sociology...born Dec. 6, 1989.

Quick and athletic running back who has been a reserve most of his career...has totaled 190 yards on 42 carries and one touchdown along

with two receptions for three yards in 97 snaps over 19 games in his career. 2011: Has accumulated 29 yards on 10 carries and one recep-tion for -1 yards in 38 snaps over 12 games...registered six yards on two carries against #11 Florida State on Sept. 24...had a five-yard rush and one reception for -1 yards against Boston College on Oct. 8...totaled 17 yards on three carries against North Carolina on Oct. 22. 2010: Accumulated 161 yards on 32 carries (5.0 yard per carry) and a touchdown in 59 snaps over seven games...third-leading rusher on the team...saw more action during the second half of the season when Andre Ellington was injured...had 86 yards on nine car-ries and a touchdown against Presbyterian College...had 26 yards on eight carries at Wake Forest...had a 39-yard run against #17 South Carolina. 2009: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Rated as the #25 running back in nation ac-cording to ESPN.com...#4 running back in the nation by Rivals.com...member of the Rivals.com 250...#6 player in South Carolina according to Rivals.com...#48 running back in the nation according to Scout.com...#22 running back in the nation according to Super-Prep...#7 player in South Carolina according to SuperPrep...#38 player in the ACC according to Athlon...member of the All-America Top-250 team according to PrepStar...accumulated 1,892 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns during his senior season...played his last high school game in the state championship game in Death Valley...had 1,399 yards on 158 carries and 28 total touchdowns as a junior...Shrine Bowl participant...invited to the U.S. Army All-American game...coached by Paul Sorrells at Sumter High School...recruited by André Powell...chose Clemson over Florida, Kentucky, and South Carolina. Personal: Majoring in sociology...born Feb. 7, 1990.

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Date Opponent Snaps Car Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD9-4 North Texas 6 2 5 2.5 0 0 0 09-11 Presbyterian College 20 9 86 9.6 1 0 0 09-18 atAuburn DNP10-2 Miami (FL) DNP10-9 atNorthCarolina DNP10-16 Maryland 8 6 -1 -0.2 0 0 0 010-23 Georgia Tech DNP10-30 atBostonCollege DNP11-6 N.C. State 5 3 5 1.7 0 0 0 011-13 atFloridaState 8 3 1 0.3 0 0 0 011-20 atWakeForest 8 8 26 3.3 0 0 0 011-27 South Carolina 4 1 39 39.0 0 1 4 012-31 SouthFlorida DNPTotals 59 32 161 5.0 1 1 4 0

McDowell 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Car Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD9-3 Troy 2 0 0 --- 0 0 0 09-10 Wofford 5 1 1 1.0 0 0 0 09-17 Auburn 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 09-24 Florida State 4 2 6 3.0 0 0 0 010-1 atVirginiaTech 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-8 Boston College 3 1 5 5.0 0 1 -1 010-15 atMaryland 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-22 North Carolina 14 3 17 5.7 0 0 0 010-29 atGeorgiaTech 4 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-12 Wake Forest 1 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-19 atN.C.State DNP11-26 atSouthCarolina 1 0 0 --- 0 0 0 012-3 VirginiaTech 4 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0Totals 38 10 29 2.9 0 1 -1 0

McDowell Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Car Yds Avg TD LG Rec Yds TD2010 7-0 59 32 161 5.0 1 39 1 4 02011 12-0 38 10 29 2.9 0 10 1 -1 0Totals 19-0 97 42 190 4.5 1 39 2 3 0

Original walk-on from one of themost successful high school pro-grams in the country...has been thethird-string quarterback all season...

alsohasservedasabackupholder. 2011:Hasnotappearedinagame. 2010: Played inonegame;hewas1-1passingforaone-yardtouchdowntoKaseyNoblesineightsnapsagainstPresbyterianCol-lege;healsoservedasaholder. 2009:Red-shirted. Before Clemson: LetteredatSummervilleHighSchool. Personal: GrandsonofJohnMcKissick,thenation’sall-timewin-ningesthighschool football coach...majoring in travel& tourism...bornSept.30,1990.

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Year G-S Snaps C-A-I Yds TD LG Pct Y/A Y/C Y/G Eff2010 1-0 8 1-1-0 1 1 1 100.0 1.00 1.0 1.0 438.4

Rushing & Total OffenseYear Car Yds Y/C Y/G TD LG PL Tot TDR Y/G2010 1 -3 -3.0 -3.0 0 -3 2 -2 1 -2.0

DONNYMcELVEEN

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Has87tackles,onetackleforloss,fiveinterceptionsfor118yards,fourquar-terback pressures, eight pass break-ups, and two recovered fumbles in

974snapsover36games(10starts)inhiscareer. 2011: Has 53 tackles, one tackle for loss, a team-high threeinterceptions for 58 yards, four quarterback pressures, eight passbreakups,andtworecoveredfumblesin974snapsover36games(10starts)...hadseventackles,ateam-hightwopassbreakups,andarecoveredfumblein68snapsagainstTroyonSept.3...hadseventackles in 68 snaps againstWofford on Sept. 10...had a team-highseventacklesin63snapsagainst#19AuburnonSept.17...hadfourtackles,apassbreakup,andathree-yardfumblereturnin54snapsat#10VirginiaTechonOct.1...hadsix tacklesandan interception

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in58snapsagainstBostonCollegeonOct.8...hadthreetackles,atackleforloss,passbreakup,andquarterbackpressurein79snapsatMarylandonOct.15...hadtwotackles,a17-yardinterceptionre-turn,andpassbreakupin51snapsagainstNorthCarolinaonOct.22...hadfourtackles,includingateam-highthreeonspecialteams,in16snapsagainstWakeForestonNov.12...hadsix tacklesanda41-yard interceptionreturn in43snapsagainst#3VirginiaTech intheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3. 2010: Had28tackles,aninterception,andtwopassbreakupsin256snapsover13games(onestart)...hadaninterceptionfor43yardsin37snapsagainstPresbyterianCollege...playedonlyonspe-cialteamsat#15Auburnandagainst#16Miami(FL)...teamspecialteamsplayer-of-the-gamebythecoachesagainst#16Miami(FL)...playedthreesnapsatNorthCarolina...hadsixtacklesandtwopassbreakupsin41snapsinastartagainstGeorgiaTech...hadsixtack-lesatBostonCollege...hadtwotacklesin26snapsagainst#23N.C.State...hadtwotacklesin21snapsatFloridaState...hadthreetacklesin23snapsagainstSouthFlorida. 2009: Playedasareservedefensivebackin10games;heplayed54defensivesnaps...alsosawactiononspecialteams...hada17-yardinterceptioninhisthirdgame,itcameinawinoverBostonCollege...another reasontheTigersheldtheEagles to just54yardsof totaloffense that day...also had a pass breakup in that game...had twotacklesin11snapsagainstCoastalCarolina...hadtwotacklesin20playsofactionatN.C.State. Before Clemson: Ratedasthe#18prepschoolplayerinthena-tionaccordingtoRivals.com...All-AtlanticRegionmemberaccordingtoPrepStar...playedquarterbackandfreesafetyasasenioratRockHillHigh...had896rushingyardsand14touchdowns...totaled612passingyardsandseventouchdowns...had69tackles,including41firsthits,andtwointerceptions...playedatthesamehighschoolascurrent NFL player Chris Hope...coached by Robert Prunty at Har-grave Military Academy and Joe Montgomery at Rock Hill High...recruitedbyBillyNapier...choseClemsonoverFlorida,Kansas,NorthCarolina,N.C.State,PennState,SouthCarolina,Tennessee,andVir-giniaTech. Personal:Majoringinsociology...bornNov.8,1989.

Meeks 2009 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-5 Middle Tennessee 12 1 0 19-10 atGeorgiaTech 0 0 0 09-19 Boston College 6 0 0 0 1-17 19-26 TCU 0 0 0 010-3 atMaryland 0 0 0 010-17 Wake Forest 5 1 0 110-24 atMiami(FL) 0 0 0 010-31 Coastal Carolina 11 1 1 211-7 Florida State DNP11-14 atN.C.State 20 2 0 211-21 Virginia DNP11-28 atSouthCarolina 0 0 0 012-5 GeorgiaTech DNP12-27 Kentucky DNPTotals 54 5 1 6 0-0 1-17 1

Meeks 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-4 North Texas 6 1 0 19-11 Presbyterian College 37 2 1 3 1-439-18 atAuburn 0 0 0 010-2 Miami (FL) 0 2 0 210-9 atNorthCarolina 3 0 0 010-16 Maryland 22 1 1 210-23 Georgia Tech *41 6 0 6 210-30 atBostonCollege 24 4 2 611-6 N.C. State 26 1 1 211-13 atFloridaState 21 1 1 211-20 atWakeForest 19 0 0 011-27 South Carolina 34 0 1 112-31 SouthFlorida 23 1 2 3Totals 256 19 9 28 0-0 1-43 2*-start

Meeks 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-3 Troy *68 5 2 7 29-10 Wofford *68 6 1 79-17 Auburn *63 7 0 79-24 Florida State *55 1 1 210-1 atVirginiaTech *54 3 1 4 110-8 Boston College *58 3 3 6 1-010-15 atMaryland *79 3 0 3 1-1 110-22 North Carolina *51 2 0 2 1-17 110-29 atGeorgiaTech 11 0 0 011-12 Wake Forest 16 3 1 411-19 atN.C.State 44 2 0 211-26 atSouthCarolina 54 3 0 312-3 VirginiaTech *43 5 1 6 1-41Totals 664 43 10 53 1-1 3-58 5* - start; Note: Had a recovered fumble againstTroy; had a three-yard fumblereturnatVirginiaTech.

Meeks Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2009 10-0 54 5 1 6 0-0 0-0 1-17 0 1 0-02010 13-1 256 19 9 28 0-0 0-0 1-43 0 2 0-02011 13-9 664 43 10 53 1-1 0-0 3-58 4 5 0-2Totals 36-10 974 67 20 87 1-1 0-0 5-118 4 8 0-2

Has accumulated 103 tackles, 21.5tacklesforloss,8.5sacks,26quarter-back pressures, and two pass break-upsin1,217snapsover45games(12

starts)inhiscareer...satoutthe2008seasonafterplayingin2007...bringsa lotofenergyto thedefense...productivedefensive tackleoverthecourseofhiscareerwhohassteppedinasastarterduringhis senior season...has a high motor...has at least one tackle in 21consecutivegames. 2011: Has55tackles,ninetackles for loss, foursacks,a team-tying-high 18 quarterback pressures, and two pass breakups in669snapsover13games(11starts)...secondontheteamintacklesfor loss and sacks...had three tackles and a team-tying-high threequarterbackpressuresin49snapsagainstTroyonSept.3...tiedforthirdontheteaminhangclean(345)...hadninetacklesin47snapsagainstWoffordonSept.10;namedteamdefensiveplayer-of-the-game...hadfourtacklesandtwoquarterbackpressuresin56snapsagainst #19 Auburn on Sept. 17...had four tackles, including 1.5sacks,apassbreakup,andthreequarterbackpressuresagainst#11FloridaStateonSept.24;hissackofClintTrickettonfourthdownlate in the fourth qaurter sealed the win; named team defensiveplayer-of-the-game...had five tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, and twoquarterbackpressuresin37snapsagainstBostonCollegeonOct.8...hadfourtackles,asack,andtwoquarterbackpressuresin75snapsat Maryland on Oct. 15...accumulated six tackles, a tackle for loss,quarterbackpressure,caused fumble,andrecovered fumble in68snapsatGeorgiaTechonOct.29...hadfourtacklesand0.5sacksin60snapsagainstWakeForestonNov.12...registeredsixtacklesand0.5tacklesforlossin59snapsatN.C.StateonNov.19...totaledfourtacklesandthreetacklesforlossin48snapsat#13SouthCarolinaonNov.26...amassedtwotackles,asack,andtwoquarterbackpres-suresin42snapsagainst#3VirginiaTechintheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3;namedteamco-defensiveplayer-of-the-gamebythecoaches. 2010:Had26tackles,seventacklesforloss,twosacks,andfivequarterbackpressures in315snapsover13games(onestart)...hisseven tackles for loss were more than any non-starter...had fourtacklesandatackleforlossin32snapsagainstNorthTexas...startedagainstPresbyterianCollege...hadthreetackles in24snapsat#15Auburn...had two tackles for loss and a sack in 29 snaps against#16Miami(FL)...hadthreetacklesandatacklefor loss in25snapsagainstGeorgiaTech...registeredthreetackles,twotacklesforloss,and a sack in 28 snaps against #23 N.C. State...accumulated twotacklesin28snapsatWakeForest...totaledtwotacklesin29snapsagainst#17SouthCarolina...hadatackleforlossagainstSouthFlor-ida. 2009: Much improved defensive lineman who had 22 tacklesinjust198defensivesnaps...averaged15snapspergame...allofhistacklesforlosscameinthefinaleightgamesoftheseason...hadtwotacklesagainstVirginia,butbothweresacksfor23negativeyardsfortheCavalieroffense...oneoffourTigerswithapairofsacksinagamein2009...alsohadtwotacklesforlossinthewinoverCoastalCarolina...had season-high four tackles against Middle Tennesseeand Wake Forest...had two tackles, including one for loss, againstFloridaState. 2008:Red-shirted. 2007: Played35snapsinsixgames...played10snapsatDuke,sevensnapsagainstLouisiana-Monroe,andsixsnapsagainstWakeForest. Before Clemson: Ratedasthe#24strongsidedefensiveendinthenationaccordingtoRivals.com...#57defensiveendinthenationaccordingtoScout.com...#27playerinGeorgiaaccordingtoRivals.comand#38playeraccordingtoSuperPrep...all-regionaccordingtoPrepStar...memberoftheFlorida Times-UnionSuper24...missedhis juniorseasonatCamdenCountyHighwhenhebrokehistibiaandfibulainaspringscrimmage;heplayedtightendanddefensiveendpriortohis injury...coachedbyJeffHerron...hadtworeceivingtouchdownsasasenior...had36tackles,sixtacklesforloss,andfoursacksasasenior...playedtightendontheundefeatedstatecham-pionshipteamasafreshman...playedonfourconsecutiveregionalchampionshipteams...contributedtoaGeorgiastate-record58-gameregular-seasonwinningstreak...all-region,all-southeastGeorgia,andall-stateasasenior...playedintheGeorgiaNorth-SouthAll-Stargame...recruitedbyVicKoenning...choseClemsonoverFloridaandFloridaState. Personal:Majoringinsociology...bornNov.29,1988.

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Date Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-3 Florida State DNP9-8 Louisiana-Monroe 7 0 0 09-15 Furman 3 0 0 09-22 atN.C.State 3 0 0 09-29 atGeorgiaTech DNP10-6 Virginia Tech DNP10-20 Central Michigan 6 0 0 010-27 atMaryland DNP11-3 atDuke 10 0 0 011-10 Wake Forest 6 0 0 011-17 Boston College DNP11-24 atSouthCarolina DNP12-31 Auburn DNPTotals 35 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0

Moore 2009 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-5 Middle Tennessee 20 2 2 49-10 atGeorgiaTech 11 0 0 09-19 Boston College 14 0 2 2 19-26 TCU 5 1 0 110-3 atMaryland 16 1 0 1 110-17 Wake Forest 23 2 2 4 0.5-5 0.5-510-24 atMiami(FL) 11 1 0 110-31 Coastal Carolina 27 2 1 3 2-3 111-7 Florida State 23 1 1 2 1-111-14 atN.C.State 14 0 0 011-21 Virginia 8 2 0 2 2-23 2-2311-28 atSouthCarolina 10 1 1 212-5 GeorgiaTech 16 0 0 012-27 Kentucky DNPTotals 198 13 9 22 5.5-32 2.5-28 3

Moore 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-4 North Texas 32 2 2 4 1-4 19-11 Presbyterian College *21 1 1 29-18 atAuburn 24 1 2 310-2 Miami (FL) 29 2 0 2 2-11 1-7 110-9 atNorthCarolina 20 0 0 010-16 Maryland 30 0 2 2 110-23 Georgia Tech 25 1 2 3 1-910-30 atBostonCollege 7 0 1 111-6 N.C. State 28 2 1 3 2-9 1-8 111-13 atFloridaState 16 1 0 111-20 atWakeForest 28 0 2 2 111-27 South Carolina 29 2 0 212-31 SouthFlorida 26 1 0 1 1-1Totals 315 13 13 26 7-34 2-15 5*-start

Moore 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-3 Troy *49 3 0 3 39-10 Wofford *47 4 5 99-17 Auburn *56 3 1 4 29-24 Florida State *48 3 1 4 1.5-14 1.5-14 310-1 atVirginiaTech 51 2 0 2 110-8 Boston College *37 4 1 5 0.5-0 210-15 atMaryland *75 2 2 4 1-1 1-1 210-22 North Carolina *29 2 0 2 110-29 atGeorgiaTech *68 4 2 6 1-2 111-12 Wake Forest 60 1 3 4 0.5-7 0.5-7 111-19 atN.C.State *59 5 1 6 0.5-111-26 atSouthCarolina *48 4 0 4 3-1212-3 VirginiaTech *42 2 0 2 1-11 1-11 2Totals 669 39 16 55 9-48 4-33 18*-start;Note:HadacausedfumbleandrecoveredfumbleatGeorgiaTech.

Moore Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2007 6-0 35 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-02009 13-0 198 13 9 22 5.5-32 2.5-28 0-0 3 0 0-02010 13-1 315 13 13 26 7-34 2-15 0-0 5 0 0-02011 13-11 669 39 16 55 9-48 4-33 0-0 18 2 1-1Totals 45-12 1217 65 38 103 21.5-114 8.5-76 0-0 26 2 1-1

Hasregistered19tacklesin90snapsover22gamesinhiscareer...hasbeena valuable member of the specialteams,includingpuntcoverage.

2011:Has10tacklesin33snapsover13games...hassevenspe-cialteamstackles...hadthreetacklesin12snapsagainstWoffordonSept.10...hadtwospecialteamstacklesagainstBostonCollegeonOct.8...hadtwospecialteamstacklesatMarylandonOct.15...hadone tackle in seven snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22...hadonetackleinfoursnapsagainst#3VirginiaTechintheACCChampi-onshipgameonDec.3. 2010: Had nine tackles in 57 snaps over 10 games...had twotacklesinninesnapsagainstNorthTexas...hadateam-highsixtack-

JUSTINPARKER

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LB • 6-1 • 225 • So. • 1VLPort Royal, SCBeaufort HS

les in 18 snaps against Presbyterian College...played 17 snaps atWakeForest...played12snapsagainstMaryland. Before Clemson:Ratedasthe#13playerinSouthCarolinabyRivals.com...#13 middle linebacker in the nation by Scout.com...#7inside linebacker in the nation by ESPN.com...#11 player in SouthCarolinabySuperPrep...first-teamall-statebyThe StateandHigh School Sports Report...had 140 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, andseven sacks...played in the Shrine Bowl and the Offense-DefenseAllAmericanBowl...PrepStarpreseasonAll-American...#12playerinSouthCarolinabyCharlotte Observer...had97 tacklesasa juniorandseveninterceptionsasasophomore...coachedbyformerClem-son tight end Mark Clifford at Beaufort High School...recruited byDanBrooks...choseClemsonoverLouisianaStateandSouthCaro-lina. Personal:Majoringinsociology...bornMar.3,1991.

Parker 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int9-4 North Texas 9 1 1 29-11 Presbyterian College 18 3 3 69-18 atAuburn DNP10-2 Miami (FL) 0 0 0 010-9 atNorthCarolina 0 0 1 110-16 Maryland 12 0 0 010-23 Georgia Tech 0 0 0 010-30 atBostonCollege 0 0 0 011-6 N.C. State DNP11-13 atFloridaState DNP11-20 atWakeForest 17 0 0 011-27 South Carolina DNP12-31 SouthFlorida 1 0 0 0Totals 57 4 5 9 0-0 0-0 0-0

Parker 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int9-3 Troy 4 0 1 19-10 Wofford 12 2 1 39-17 Auburn 0 0 0 09-24 Florida State 0 0 0 010-1 atVirginiaTech 0 0 0 010-8 Boston College 0 1 1 210-15 atMaryland 0 0 2 210-22 North Carolina 7 1 0 110-29 atGeorgiaTech 0 0 0 011-12 Wake Forest 0 0 0 011-19 atN.C.State 0 0 0 011-26 atSouthCarolina 6 0 0 012-3 VirginiaTech 4 1 0 1Totals 33 5 5 10 0-0 0-0 0-0

Parker Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2010 9-0 57 4 5 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-02011 13-0 33 5 5 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0Totals 22-0 90 9 10 19 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0

First-year freshman who has madethemostofhisreceptions...expectedtobeavaluablecontributorforyearstocome.

2011:Hasfourreceptionsfor71yardsandtwokickoffreturnsfor 22 yards in 213 snaps over 13 games...played 13 snaps in hisfirstcareergameagainstTroyonSept.3...hadtworeceptionsfor41yardsagainst#19AuburnonSept.17;hisfirstcareerreception(for17yards)cameonapivotalthird-downplaywithClemsontrailing21-7inthesecondquarter...hada13-yardreceptionatMarylandonOct.15...hada13-yardkickoffreturnagainstNorthCarolinaonOct.22...had a nine-yard kickoff return at N.C. State on Nov. 19...had a17-yardreceptionagainst#3VirginiaTechintheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3. Before Clemson: Ratedamongthetop-100playersinthenationby every service...played in the U.S. Army All-American game andShrineBowl...USA TodaySecond-TeamAll-American...#14playerinthenationbyESPN.com...#50playerinthenationby247Sports.com...#63playerinthenationbyMaxPreps.com...#66playerinthenationbySporting News...#73playerinthenationbyScout.com...#83playerinthenationbyRivals.com...#2widereceiverinthenationbyESPN.com...#4widereceiverinthenationbyScout.com...#9widereceiverin the nation by 247Sports.com...#11 wide receiver in the nationby Rivals.com...#3 player in South Carolina byRivals.com...#8 widereceiverinthenationand#4playerinSouthCarolinabySuperPrep...finalistforMr.FootballinSouthCarolina...helpedDormanHighSchooltothestatechampionshipgame...had65receptionsfor1,053yardsandninetouchdownsasasenior...had18carriesfor120yardsasasenior...regionMaleStudent-Athlete-of-the-Yearasasenior...had52catchesfor881yardsandninescoresasajunior...had41carriesfor

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WR • 6-3 • 205 • Fr. • HSMoore, SCDorman HS

319yardsandthreescoresasajunior...had19catchesfor300yardsasasophomore,butwasusedextensivelyasarunningbackthatseasonandhad582yardson36carrieswithfivetouchdowns...had24catchesfor530yardsandseventouchdownsasafreshman...had160catchesfor2,764yardsand28receivingtouchdownsinhiscareer...had95carriesfor1,021yardsandeightrushingtouchdownsinhiscareer...helpedhisteamtoa41-3recordoverhislastthreeyears(13-1asasophomore,14-1asajunior,14-1asasenior)...wontwoprestigioussummercampawards;hewastheMVPofthe2009Nashville7-on-7competitionandMVPofthe2010HooverSelect7-on-7camp...starterontheDormanHighbasketballteam...teammateofAdamHumphriesatDormanHighSchool...coachedbyDavidGutshallatDormanHigh...recruitedbyJeffScott. Personal:Majoringinpre-business...bornOct.16,1992.

Peake 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG Rush KOR9-3 Troy 13 0 0 --- 0 --- 0-09-10 Wofford 18 0 0 --- 0 --- 0-09-17 Auburn 29 2 41 20.5 0 24 0-09-24 Florida State 16 0 0 --- 0 --- 0-010-1 atVirginiaTech 12 0 0 --- 0 --- 0-010-8 Boston College 27 0 0 --- 0 --- 1-(-13)10-15 atMaryland 14 1 13 13.0 0 13 0-010-22 North Carolina 26 0 0 --- 0 --- 0-0 1-1310-29 atGeorgiaTech 6 0 0 --- 0 --- 0-011-12 Wake Forest 13 0 0 --- 0 --- 0-011-19 atN.C.State 20 0 0 --- 0 --- 0-0 1-911-26 atSouthCarolina 6 0 0 --- 0 --- 0-012-3 VirginiaTech 13 1 17 17.0 0 17 0-0Totals 213 4 71 17.8 0 24 1-(-13) 2-22

Peake Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG Car Yds TD KOR2011 13-0 213 4 71 17.8 0 24 1 -13 0 2-22

Red-shirt freshman cornerback whohasseenmostofhisactiononspecialteams...expected to compete for astartingsecondaryspotin2012.

2011:Hassixtackles(allonspecialteams)in12snapsover10games...playedthreesnapsinhisfirstcareergameagainstTroyonSept.3...hadonetackleinfoursnapsat#10VirginiaTechonOct.1...hadtwospecialteamstacklesatMarylandonOct.15...hadaspecialteamstackleandrecoveredfumbleagainstNorthCarolinaonOct.22...hadonetackleinfoursnapsagainst#3VirginiaTechintheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3. 2010:Red-shirted. Before Clemson: MemberoftheESPN150...#20cornerbackinthenationand#27playerinGeorgiabyRivals.com...#55cornerbackinthenationand#43playerinGeorgiabyScout.com...#10athleteinthenationbyESPN.com...#123playerintheESPN150...top250playerbyRivals.com...PrepStarpreseasonAll-American...playedquarterbackanddefensivebackatHeritageHighSchool...#12playerinGeorgiaby SuperPrep...#36 defensive back in the nation by SuperPrep...had20catchesfor361yardsandfivescoresasasenior...missedfourgameswithasprainedankleasasenior,butstillhad50tackles,twointerceptions,twoblockedfieldgoals,atouchdownonapuntreturn,andascoreonafumblereturn...hadsixcarriesfor146yardsandtwoscores...had two interceptions...averaged a double-double on thehardwood as a junior...coached by Chad Frazier at Heritage HighSchool...recruited by Chris Rumph...chose Clemson over Alabama,FloridaState,SouthCarolina,andTennessee. Personal:Majoringinsociology...bornNov.26,1991.

Peters 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-3 Troy 3 0 0 09-10 Wofford DNP9-17 Auburn DNP9-24 Florida State DNP10-1 atVirginiaTech 4 1 0 110-8 Boston College 0 0 0 010-15 atMaryland 0 2 0 210-22 North Carolina 1 0 1 110-29 atGeorgiaTech 0 0 0 011-12 Wake Forest 0 1 0 111-19 atN.C.State 0 0 0 011-26 atSouthCarolina 0 0 0 012-3 VirginiaTech 4 0 1 1Totals 12 4 2 6 0-0 0-0 0Note:HadarecoveredfumbleagainstNorthCarolina.

Peters Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2011 10-0 12 4 2 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-1

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Has39knockdownsin900snapsover41 games (13 starts) as a tight endand offensive tackle in his career...intriguing athlete who has a great

upside according to the Tiger coaches...original walk-on who hasworkedhiswayintooneoftheteam’stopoffensivelinemen. 2011:First-teamAll-ACCbyCBSSports.com;hebecamethefirstTigeroriginalwalk-ontoearnAll-ACCaccoladessince1991,whenRobBodineearnedAll-ACChonorsasadefensivetackle...HonorableMentionAll-ACCselection...has30knockdownsin777snapsover12games (12starts)...graded91percentwith fourknockdowns in64snapsagainstTroyonSept.3...hadfourknockdownsinplayingall94snapsagainst#19AuburnonSept.17...playedall86snapsagainst#11FloridaStateonSept.24...playedall68snapsat#10VirginiaTechon Oct. 1...graded 91 percent with three knockdowns in 69 snapsagainst Boston College on Oct. 8...graded 94 percent in 79 snapsatMarylandonOct.15...graded88percentwithfourknockdownsin 82 snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22...graded 89 percentinplayingall67snapsatGeorgiaTechonOct.29...played47snapsbeforesufferinganMCLsprainagainstWakeForestonNov.12andmissedtheN.C.StategameonNov.19...startedbutplayedonlysixsnapsduetotheinjuryat#13SouthCarolinaonNov.26...graded82percentin44snapsbeforeleavingthegameduetoinjuryagainst#3VirginiaTechintheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3. 2010: Played 98 snaps over 13 games (one start)...saw actionat offensive tackle and as an extra tight end...played nine gameson the offensive line...had nine knockdowns...played 19 snapsagainst North Texas...tied for the team-lead in knockdowns in 21snaps against Presbyterian College...had an 85-percent grade inseven snaps against Maryland...had an 85-percent grade in sevensnapsagainstGeorgiaTech...hadtwoknockdownsandateam-high88-percentgradein22snapsinhisfirstcareerstart(asanextratightend) atWake Forest...played six snaps against #17 South Carolina,manyofwhichwereasanextratightend. 2009: Playedineverygameonspecialteamsandasareservetackleinfourofthe14games...took10snapsandhada70percentfilmgradefromthecoachesforhiseffort...didnotplayfromscrim-mage after theVirginia game, but was a big factor in the specialteams. 2008:Playedtwogamesasareservetightend...playedsixsnapsagainstTheCitadelandtwosnapsagainstS.C.State. 2007:Red-shirted.

PHILLIPPRICE

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OT • 6-5 • 315 • *Sr. • 2VLDillon, SCDillon Christian School

Before Clemson: All-aroundathleteatDillonChristianSchool...playedfouryearsoffootballandhelpedDillonChristiantothestateA titlegameandan11-2 record...playedtightend,defensiveend,and linebacker...had13receptionsandsixtouchdownstogowith108tacklesand11sacksasasenior...had132tacklesand14sacksasajunior...hishighschoolteammadeittotheplayoffsallfouryears...averagedadouble-doubleinbasketballhislasttwoyears...all-stateinfootballandbasketballasajuniorandsenior. Personal: Majoring in community recreation, sport, & campmanagement...bornAug.2,1989inDallas,TX.

Defensive back who was a starter atcornerback during the first half oftheseasonbeforesufferinganinjurythatsethimback...has19tackles,one

tackleforloss,andtwointerceptionsfortwoyardsin396snapsover17games(sixstarts)inhiscareer. 2011: Has17tackles,onetackleforloss,andoneinterceptionfortwoyardsin323snapsover10games(sixstarts)...hadtwotack-lesin30snapsagainstTroyonSept.3...hadtwotacklesin36snapsinhisfirstcareerstartagainstWoffordonSept.10...hadonetacklein49snapsinastartingroleagainst#19AuburnonSept.17...hadonetackleandapassbreakupin30snapsagainst#11FloridaStateonSept.24...hadfourtacklesin53snapsat#10VirginiaTechonOct.1...hadfivetackles,atackleforloss,quarterbackpressurein47snapsatMarylandonOct.15...hadonetackleandatwo-yardinterceptionreturnin27snapsagainstNorthCarolinaonOct.22. 2010:Hadtwotacklesandaninterceptionin73snapsoversev-engames...hada tackle in37snapsagainstPresbyterianCollege...hadhisfirstcareerinterceptionin17snapsagainstMaryland...hadatacklein13snapsatWakeForest. Before Clemson:Ratedasthe#16cornerbackinthenationand#20playerinGeorgiabyRivals.com...#237playerinthenationbyRi-vals.com...#27cornerbackinthenationand#35playerinGeorgiabyScout.com...#17cornerbackinthenationbyESPN.com...#17playerin Georgia by SuperPrep...outstanding student with a 3.4 GPA...had80tackles,twointerceptions,andapuntreturnforascoreasasenior...had43tackles,10passbreakups,andthreeinterceptionsasa junior...had400yards inthereturngameasa junior...had461yardsandninerushingtouchdownsand688yardsandthreepass-ingtouchdownspassingasajunior...coachedbyGregoryMinnisatWestlakeHighSchool...recruitedbyCharlieHarbison...choseClem-sonoverAuburn,GeorgiaTech,Kentucky,andMiami(FL). Personal: Majoring in community recreation, sport, & campmanagement...bornNov.17,1991.

Robinson 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-4 North Texas DNP9-11 Presbyterian College 37 0 1 19-18 atAuburn 3 0 0 010-2 Miami (FL) 1 0 0 010-9 atNorthCarolina DNP10-16 Maryland 17 0 0 0 1-010-23 Georgia Tech DNP10-30 atBostonCollege DNP11-6 N.C. State 2 0 0 011-13 atFloridaState DNP11-20 atWakeForest 13 1 0 111-27 South Carolina 0 0 0 012-31 SouthFlorida DNPTotals 73 1 1 2 0-0 1-0 0-0

Robinson 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-3 Troy 30 1 1 29-10 Wofford *36 2 0 29-17 Auburn *49 1 0 19-24 Florida State 30 1 0 1 110-1 atVirginiaTech *53 3 1 410-8 Boston College *15 0 0 010-15 atMaryland *47 5 0 5 1-210-22 North Carolina 27 1 0 1 1-210-29 atGeorgiaTech *32 1 0 111-12 Wake Forest DNP11-19 atN.C.State DNP11-26 atSouthCarolina DNP12-3 VirginiaTech 4 0 0 0Totals 323 15 2 17 1-2 1-2 1*-start

Robinson Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2010 7-0 73 1 1 2 0-0 0-0 1-0 0 0 0-02011 10-6 323 15 2 17 1-2 0-0 1-2 1 1 0-0Totals 17-6 396 16 3 19 1-2 0-0 2-2 1 1 0-0

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CB • 5-11 • 170 • So. • 1VLCollege Park, GAWestlake HS

Has six knockdowns in 131 snapsover 27 games in his career...has theversatilitytoplayseveralpositionsontheoffensiveline...hascontributedas

ablockeronplacekicksduringmostofhiscareer. 2011:Hasplayed25snapsovereightgames...playedonesnapagainst Troy on Sept. 3...played one snap against Boston CollegeonOct.8...playedsevensnapsagainstNorthCarolinaonOct.22...playedninesnapsatN.C.StateonNov.19...graded100percent insevensnapsagainst#3VirginiaTechintheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3. 2010:Hadfiveknockdownsin79snapsover13games...playedon special teams in every game and on offensive line in sevengames...had two knockdowns in 37 snaps against PresbyterianCollege...played eight snaps against Maryland...played five snapsagainst Georgia Tech...had three knockdowns and a 72-percentgradein16snapsatWakeForest. 2009: Played in six games, but not after the Virginia game...played eight snaps against Coastal Carolina, his high total on theyear...also played five snaps against Middle Tennessee and N.C.State...hadonlyknockdownblockoftheyearagainstWakeForest. 2008:Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Ratedasthe#2offensiveguardinFloridabyRivals.com...#57playerinFloridaand#28offensiveguardinthenationbyRivals.com...#16offensiveguardinthenationbyScout.comand#41offensiveguardbyESPN.com...#73player inFloridabySuper-Prep...selectedtotheMax EmfingerAll-Americangame...first-teamall-stateasaseniorandthird-teamall-stateasa junior...NorthwestFloridaOffensiveLineman-of-the-Year...NorthwestFloridaAll-SportsAssociationScholasticAthlete-of-the-Yearasasenior...inthetop-fivepercentofhisseniorclass...teamcaptainasasenior...coachedbyMattBrunson...all-areaonthehardwoodasasenior...playedbasketballhislastthreeyears...ninthinthestateinthediscusasajunior...qualifiedforthestatewrestlingmeet...recruitedbyVicKoenningandBradScott...choseClemsonoverCentralFlorida,Duke,FloridaState,IowaState,Maryland,N.C.State,Purdue,andVanderbilt. Personal:Majoringinhistory...bornOct.27,1989.

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OL • 6-4 • 330 • *Jr. • 2VLCrestview, FLCrestview Senior HS

Has emerged as a professional pros-pect and the top defensive back onthe team during his senior season...hasregistered84tackles,twotackles

forloss,fourinterceptions,twoquarterbackpressures,and16passbreakupsin1,461snapsover51games(16starts)inhiscareer...hashad one interception in each of his four seasons in theTiger pro-gram. 2011: Has registered 37 tackles, one tackle for loss, one in-terception, two quarterback pressures, and a team-high 11 passbreakupsin904snapsover13games(13starts);the904snapsareaschoolrecordforadefensiveplayer...hasplayed190moresnapsthananyotherTigerdefender...fifthintheACCinpassesdefendedpergame(0.92)...hadsixtacklesinateam-high73snapsagainstTroyonSept.3...hadfivetackles,apassbreakup,andakeyinterceptionintheredzoneinthefourthquarterin66snapsagainst#19AuburnonSept.17...hadthreetackles,apassbreakup,andtwoquarterbackpressuresin56snapsagainst#11FloridaStateonSept.24...hadfourtacklesandtwopassbreakupsin67snapsat#10VirginiaTechonOct.1...accumulatedfourtacklesin59snapsagainstBostonCollegeon Oct. 8...had two tackles and two pass breakups in 85 snaps atMarylandonOct.15...amassedfourtacklesandatacklefor loss in57snapsagainstNorthCarolinaonOct.22...hadonetackleandtwopass breakups in 75 snaps at N.C. State on Nov. 19...totaled threetackles and two pass breakups in 74 snaps at #13 South CarolinaonNov.26;helimitedAlshonJefferytoonlytworeceptionsfor29yards. 2010: Registered 28 tackles, a tackle for loss, an interception,andtwopassbreakupsin352snapsover13games(threestarts)...started early in the season against Presbyterian College and Au-burn...had two tackles in each of the first four games...had an in-terception in42snapsagainstNorthTexas in theseason-opener...hadfourtackles in24snapsagainstMaryland...accumulatedthree

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CB • 6-0 • 185 • *Gr. • 3VLKingsport, TNDobyns-Bennett HS

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Tiger Biostackles,atackleforloss,andapassbreakupin60snapsagainst#23N.C.State...hadfourtacklesin31snapsagainstSouthFloridaintheMeinekeCarCareBowl. 2009:HadaninterceptioninthewinoverFloridaState...played23snapsinthatgameandhelpedtheTigerscontainFloridaState’sstandoutquarterbackChristianPonder...hadcareer-highthreetack-lesagainstTCUwhenheplayed26snaps...played25snapsinopeneragainstMiddleTennessee...playedondefensein10gamesandin13gamesoverall...hadtwopassbreakupsfortheyearandbothwereinthegameagainstCoastalCarolina. 2008: Second-teamcornerbackmostoftheyear...didnotplayin the season-opener, but played in each of the last 12 contests...played special teams in 12 games and defense in nine games...playedondefenseineachofthelasteightgames...hadhisfirstca-reer interception against Duke when he played a season-high 21snaps...hadtwotacklesagainstTheCitadelinhisfirstcareergame...hadhisfirstcareerpassbreakupatBostonCollege...hadfivetackles,includingtwoonspecialteams. 2007:Red-shirted. Before Clemson: FootballandbasketballstandoutatDobyns-BennettHighSchool...teamMVPonthegridironduringhisseniorseason...coached by Graham Clark...started on both offense anddefenseatDobyns-BennettHighSchool...topwidereceiverontheteamwith48receptionsfor915yardsand14touchdowns;headdedfourinterceptionsaswell...selectedtoplayintheTennessee-KentuckyAll-Stargame...helpedhisteamtotheBigEastConferencetitlealongwitha12-1recordduringhisseniorcampaign...histeamadvancedtothestatequarterfinals;itwasitssecondconsecutive12-1campaign...hadsixreceptionsfor148yardsandtwotouchdownsalongwithoneinterception against Science Hill High School...consensus all-stateselection,includingtotheteamchosenbytheTennesseeSportswrit-ersAssociation...standoutonthehardwood;hewasastartingguardfortwoyearsandplayedintheEast/WestAll-Stargame...averagedateam-best17.3pointspergameduringhisjuniorseasonwhenhehelped Dobyns-Bennett High School to a 25-11 record...first-teamAll-NETselectioninhisjuniorseason...playedAAUbasketballduringthesummerof2006...ranmultipleeventsintrack...recruitedbyVicKoenning. Personal:MemberoftheACCAcademicHonorRollin2009-10...graduatedonMay13,2011withadegreeincommunicationstudies...bornNov.15,1988.

Sensabaugh 2008 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU8-30 Alabama DNP9-6 The Citadel 5 2 0 29-13 N.C. State 0 0 0 09-20 S.C. State 0 1 0 19-27 Maryland 0 0 0 010-9 atWakeForest 2 0 0 010-18 Georgia Tech 9 0 0 011-1 atBostonCollege 7 1 0 1 111-8 atFloridaState 1 0 0 011-15 Duke 21 1 0 1 1-011-22 atVirginia 8 0 0 011-29 South Carolina 5 0 0 01-1 Nebraska 5 0 0 0Totals 63 5 0 5 0-0 1-0 1

Sensabaugh 2009 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-5 Middle Tennessee 25 1 0 19-10 atGeorgiaTech 8 0 1 19-19 Boston College 7 0 0 09-26 TCU 26 2 1 310-3 atMaryland 2 2 0 210-17 Wake Forest 15 0 1 110-24 atMiami(FL) 4 0 1 110-31 Coastal Carolina 27 2 0 2 211-7 Florida State 23 0 1 1 1-1111-14 atN.C.State 5 1 1 211-21 Virginia 0 0 0 011-28 atSouthCarolina 0 0 0 012-5 GeorgiaTech DNP12-27 Kentucky 0 0 0 0Totals 142 8 6 14 0-0 1-11 2

Sensabaugh 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-4 North Texas 42 2 0 2 1-09-11 Presbyterian College *41 2 0 2 19-18 atAuburn *36 1 1 210-2 Miami (FL) 27 1 1 210-9 atNorthCarolina 7 0 0 010-16 Maryland 24 4 0 410-23 Georgia Tech 8 0 1 110-30 atBostonCollege 5 0 0 011-6 N.C. State *60 3 0 3 1-1 111-13 atFloridaState 20 1 2 311-20 atWakeForest 24 3 0 311-27 South Carolina 27 1 1 212-31 SouthFlorida 31 3 1 4Totals 352 21 7 28 1-1 1-0 2*-start

Sensabaugh 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-3 Troy *73 5 1 69-10 Wofford *68 1 0 19-17 Auburn *66 4 1 5 1-0 19-24 Florida State *56 3 0 3 110-1 atVirginiaTech *67 3 1 4 210-8 Boston College *59 4 0 410-15 atMaryland *85 2 0 2 210-22 North Carolina *57 4 0 4 1-310-29 atGeorgiaTech *77 0 0 011-12 Wake Forest *73 3 0 311-19 atN.C.State *75 1 0 1 211-26 atSouthCarolina *74 3 0 3 212-3 VirginiaTech *74 0 1 1 1Totals 904 33 4 37 1-3 1-0 11*-start

Sensabaugh Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2008 12-0 63 5 0 5 0-0 0-0 1-0 0 1 0-02009 13-0 142 8 6 14 0-0 0-0 1-11 0 2 0-02010 13-3 352 21 7 28 1-1 0-0 1-0 0 2 0-02011 13-13 904 33 4 37 1-3 0-0 1-0 2 11 0-0Totals 51-16 1461 67 17 84 2-4 0-0 4-11 2 16 0-0

Came to Clemson as a fullback, butmoved to the defensive line...one ofthe strongest players on the team;he leads the team in several weight

room categories...has accumulated 40 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss,one sack, and three quarterback pressures in 427 snaps over 25games(twostarts)inhiscareer. 2011:Hasregistered29tacklesandtwoquarterbackpressuresin300snapsover13games(twostarts)...hadfivetacklesin25snapsagainstTroy on Sept. 3...totaled three tackles in 31 snaps againstWofford on Sept. 10...had two tackles and a quarterback pressurein15snapsagainst#19AuburnonSept.17...hadtwotacklesin32snapsinhisfirstcareerstartat#10VirginiaTechonOct.1...hadtwotacklesandarecoveredfumblein23snapsagainstBostonCollegeon Oct. 8...had two tackles in 21 snaps against North Carolina onOct.22...hadfourtacklesin28snapsatGeorgiaTechonOct.29...hadthreetacklesandapassbreakupin21snapsagainstWakeForestonNov.12...hadthreetacklesin26snapsat#13SouthCarolinaonNov.26. 2010:Accumulated11tackles,1.5tacklesforloss,andasackin127snapsover12games...inthefirsttwogames,hecombinedforsix tackles in67snaps...registered four tackles in24snapsagainstNorthTexas...hadtwotacklesin43snapsagainstPresbyterianCol-lege...totaledtwotacklesandasackin12snapsatBostonCollege...hadatacklein10snapsagainst#23N.C.State...played19snapsatWakeForest...amassedtwotacklesandatackleforlossagainst#17SouthCarolina...“PowerHour”StrongmanChampionforspringprac-tice. 2009: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Rated as the #3 fullback in the nation ac-cording to Tom Lemming...#17 tight end in the nation accordingtoESPN.com...#72defensivetackleinthenationbyRivals.com...#7fullback in the nation according to Scout.com...#8 player in NorthCarolina according to SuperPrep...member of the All-Atlantic Re-gionteamaccordingtoPrepStar...NorthCarolinaAmateurAthlete-of-the-Yearin2009...had2,000rushingyardsand31touchdownsinhisjuniorandsenioryears...had51tacklesandninetacklesforlossas a senior...averaged 40.7 yards per punt as a senior...coached byMike Biggerstaff at East Burke High School...recruited by Billy Na-pier...choseClemsonoverMaryland,NorthCarolina,N.C.State,andWakeForest. Personal:Winnerofthe2010VickeryHallAwardforhisworkintheclassroom...majoringincivilengineering...bornMay5,1991.

Shatley 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-4 North Texas 24 2 2 49-11 Presbyterian College 43 1 1 2 19-18 atAuburn DNP10-2 Miami (FL) 2 0 0 010-9 atNorthCarolina 0 0 0 010-16 Maryland 7 0 0 010-23 Georgia Tech 0 0 0 010-30 atBostonCollege 12 2 0 2 1-3 1-311-6 N.C. State 10 1 0 111-13 atFloridaState 0 0 0 011-20 atWakeForest 19 0 0 011-27 South Carolina 3 1 1 2 0.5-112-31 SouthFlorida 7 0 0 0Totals 127 7 4 11 1.5-4 1-3 1

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DT • 6-3 • 295 • *So. • 1VLIcard, NCEast Burke HS

Shatley 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-3 Troy 25 0 5 59-10 Wofford 31 2 1 39-17 Auburn 15 0 2 2 19-24 Florida State 12 0 1 110-1 atVirginiaTech *32 1 1 210-8 Boston College 23 0 2 210-15 atMaryland 27 0 0 010-22 North Carolina 21 0 2 210-29 atGeorgiaTech 28 4 0 411-12 Wake Forest *21 1 2 311-19 atN.C.State 21 0 0 011-26 atSouthCarolina 26 1 2 3 112-3 VirginiaTech 18 0 2 2Totals 300 9 20 29 0-0 0-0 2*-start;Note:HadarecoveredfumbleagainstBostonCollege.

Shatley Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2010 12-0 127 7 4 11 1.5-4 1-3 0-0 1 0 0-02011 13-2 300 9 20 29 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 1 0-1Totals 25-2 427 16 24 40 1.5-4 1-3 0-0 3 1 0-1

Stronglinebackerwhohasbeenoneoftheteam’sbestspecialteamsplay-ers...has35tacklesin116snapsover22gamesinhiscareer...has21special

teamstacklesinhiscareer. 2011: Has registered 26 tackles in 48 snaps over 13 games...hasateam-high18specialteamstackles...accumulatedfivetackles,includingfouronspecialteams,infivesnapsagainstTroyonSept.3...hadthreetackles,includingtwoonspecialteams,infoursnapsagainstWoffordonSept.10...hadthreetackles inonesnapat#10VirginiaTechonOct.1...hadsixtackles in10snapsagainstBostonCollegeonOct.8...hadtwospecialteamstacklesatMarylandonOct.15;namedteamspecialteamsplayer-of-the-game...hadonetacklein 10 snaps against North Carolina on Oct. 22...had two tackles inninesnapsat#13SouthCarolinaonNov.26...hadtwotacklesintwosnapsagainst#3VirginiaTech intheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3. 2010: Had nine tackles and a recovered fumble in 68 snapsoverninegames...hadthreespecialteamstackles...sawmostofhisplayingtimeinthefirsthalfoftheseason...hadatacklein11snapsagainstNorthTexas...hadthreetacklesin30snapsagainstPresbyte-rianCollege...hadtwotackles in12snapsagainst#16Miami(FL)...had a tackle in five snaps at North Carolina...had a tackle againstMaryland. 2009: Red-shirted. Before Clemson:Ratedasthe#24insidelinebackerinthena-tionaccordingtoRivals.comand#47insidelinebackeraccordingtoESPN.com...#11playerinNorthCarolinaaccordingtoRivals.comand#28 player according to SuperPrep...#79 defensive end in the na-tionaccordingtoScout.com...defensiveMVPoftheShrineBowl;heaccumulated seven tackles and two tackles for loss...totaled 1,260rushingyardsand16scoresalongwith94tacklesand10tacklesforlossasasenior...teamMVP inbaseballand lettered inbasketball...coachedbyJamesMartinatSouthMecklenburgHigh...recruitedbyBillyNapier...choseClemsonoverDuke,Illinois,Kentucky,andWakeForest. Personal:MemberoftheACCAcademicHonorRollin2009-10...majoringinmanagement...bornDec.31,1990.

Shuey 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int9-4 North Texas 11 1 0 19-11 Presbyterian College 30 3 0 39-18 atAuburn 1 0 0 010-2 Miami (FL) 12 2 0 210-9 atNorthCarolina 5 1 0 110-16 Maryland 1 1 0 110-23 Georgia Tech DNP10-30 atBostonCollege 6 0 1 111-6 N.C. State 1 0 0 011-13 atFloridaState DNP11-20 atWakeForest DNP11-27 South Carolina DNP12-31 SouthFlorida 1 0 0 0Totals 68 8 1 9 0-0 0-0 0-0Note:HadarecoveredfumbleagainstPresbyterianCollege.

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Date Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int9-3 Troy 5 4 1 59-10 Wofford 4 1 2 39-17 Auburn 0 0 0 09-24 Florida State 0 0 0 010-1 atVirginiaTech 1 2 1 310-8 Boston College 10 5 1 610-15 atMaryland 0 1 1 210-22 North Carolina 10 1 0 110-29 atGeorgiaTech 4 0 1 111-12 Wake Forest 1 0 0 011-19 atN.C.State 2 1 0 111-26 atSouthCarolina 9 2 0 212-3 VirginiaTech 2 1 1 2Totals 48 18 8 26 0-0 0-0 0-0

Shuey Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2010 9-0 68 8 1 9 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0-12011 13-0 48 18 8 26 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0Totals 22-0 116 26 9 35 0-0 0-0 0-0 1 0 0-1

Has the versatility to play tight endand as a fullback out of the back-field...hasbeenoneoftheteam’stopspecial teamsplayers...hasplayed54

snapsin23gamesinhiscareer...has18specialteamstacklesinhiscareer. 2011:Hasplayedonesnapover13games...has15specialteamstackles,third-mostontheteam...hadthreespecialteamstacklesatMarylandonOct.15...playedonesnapandhadaspecialteamstack-leagainstNorthCarolinaonOct.22...hadtwospecialteamstacklesagainstWakeForestonNov.12;namedteamspecialteamsplayer-of-the-game. 2010: Played53snapsover10games...playedonoffenseasatight end in seven games...had five knockdown blocks...had threespecial teams tackles...played 19 snaps against Presbyterian Col-lege...played12snapsagainstMaryland...played15snapsatWakeForest. 2009: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: AthletictightendanddefensiveendatGads-denCityHighSchoolinGadsden,AL,thesamehometownasformerTigerHeadCoachDannyFord (1978-89)...played intheMississippivs.AlabamaAll-Stargame...accumulatedsixreceptionsfor96yardsduringhisseniorseason...ledhisteamtoa10-2recordasajunior...coached by Joe Billingsley...recruited by Charlie Harbison...choseClemsonoverTroy. Personal:MemberoftheACCAcademicHonorRollin2009-10...majoringinsociology...bornNov.17,1990.

Dar. Smith 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG9-4 North Texas 3 0 0 --- 0 ---9-11 Presbyterian College 19 0 0 --- 0 ---9-18 atAuburn 1 0 0 --- 0 ---10-2 Miami (FL) 1 0 0 --- 0 ---10-9 atNorthCarolina DNP10-16 Maryland 12 0 0 --- 0 ---10-23 Georgia Tech DNP10-30 atBostonCollege DNP11-6 N.C. State 0 0 0 --- 0 ---11-13 atFloridaState 0 0 0 --- 0 ---11-20 atWakeForest 15 0 0 --- 0 ---11-27 South Carolina 0 0 0 --- 0 ---12-31 SouthFlorida 2 0 0 --- 0 ---Totals 53 0 0 --- 0 ---

Dar. Smith 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Car Yds Avg TD Rec Yds TD9-3 Troy 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 09-10 Wofford 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 09-17 Auburn 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 09-24 Florida State 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-1 atVirginiaTech 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-8 Boston College 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-15 atMaryland 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-22 North Carolina 1 0 0 --- 0 0 0 010-29 atGeorgiaTech 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-12 Wake Forest 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-19 atN.C.State 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 011-26 atSouthCarolina 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 012-3 VirginiaTech 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 0Totals 1 0 0 --- 0 0 0 0

Dar. Smith Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Car Yds Avg TD LG Rec Yds TD2010 10-0 53 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 02011 13-0 1 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 0Totals 23-0 54 0 0 --- 0 --- 0 0 0

DARRELLSMITH

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FB/TE • 6-2 • 245 • *So. • 1VLGadsden, ALGadsden City HS

Has 77 knockdowns in 1,293 snapsover 41 games (18 starts) in his ca-reer...oneofthemostversatileoffen-sivelinemenontheteam;hehasseen

actionatguardandtackle. 2011: Has 13 knockdowns in 394 snaps over 11 games (fourstarts)...hadtwoknockdowns,butsufferedaninjuryagainstWoffordonSept.10andmissedthenexttwogames...hadthreeknockdownsin 30 snaps against Boston College on Oct. 8...played 42 snapsagainst North Carolina on Oct. 22...graded 84 percent in 49 snapsagainstWakeForestonNov.12...gradedateam-high88percentin56snapsatN.C.StateonNov.19...gradedateam-high86percentin58snapsat#13SouthCarolinaonNov.26...graded86percentin16snapsagainst#3VirginiaTech intheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3. 2010: Had 35 knockdowns in 560 snaps over 11 games (11starts)...allowedjustonesack...hadfourknockdownsandan84-per-cent grade, both team-highs, against NorthTexas...had an 83-per-centgradeagainstPresbyterianCollege...hadsixknockdownsanda74-percentgradeat#15Auburnbeforehesufferedahigh-anklespraininovertime...missedtheMiami(FL)andNorthCarolinagamesdue to the injury...came back to the starting lineup against Mary-land...had four knockdowns and a team-high 85-percent gradeagainstGeorgiaTech...hadan81-percentgradein59snapsagainst#23N.C.State...played86snapsatFloridaState. 2009: Played in just two of the first four games for 14 totalsnaps, then played in each of the last 10 games for a total of 12games...averagedjust4.5playspergamethefirstfourgamesand18snapspergameoverthelast10gamesoftheyear...played25snapsinthewinoverWakeForestandhadan81percentfilmgrade...fol-lowedthatwithan81percentgradefor36playsatMiami(FL),hehad a career-high five knockdowns in theTigers’ win over the #8Hurricanes...hadan82percentgrade inwinoverCoastalCarolina,givinghimthreestraightgameswithgradeof81percentorbetter...alsohadan83percentgradein20playsintheimportantroadwinatN.C.State...hadan81percentgradeagainstGeorgiaTech,helpingtheTigers to 323 rushing yards in the ACC Championship game...finishedtheyearwith201snapsofactionand12knockdowns...allofhisknockdownscameinthefinal10gamesoftheseason...didnotplayagainstGeorgiaTech(inAtlanta)orthelosstoTCU,soClemsonwas9-3whenheplayedand0-2whenhedidnot...played10snapsagainstKentuckyinMusicCityBowl. 2008:Begantheyearasthesecond-teamleftoffensiveguard,then started the second game against The Citadel...started threeconsecutivegames,allvictories...played35snapsagainstTheCita-del, 55 against N.C. State, and 24 against S.C. State; he had sevenknockdownsin24snapsandgraded72percentbeforehesufferedan ankle injury; that high ankle sprain put him on the bench forthenextthreegames...played124snapsbeforehis injuryandjust14snapsafterthe injury...played138snaps insevengames(threestarts)andhad17knockdowns. 2007:Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Ratedasthe#52offensivetackleinthenationbyRivals.com...#49offensivetackleinthenationbyScout.com...#17playerinSouthCarolinabySuperPrep...all-regionbyPrepStar...#16playerinSouthCarolinabyRivals.com...playedintheMax EmfingerAll-Americangame...had94knockdownblocksasasenioratGreen-villeHigh...selectedfortheNorth-SouthAll-Stargame...memberoftheNationalHonorSociety...recruitedbyDavidBlackwell...choseClemsonoverMaryland. Personal:GraduatedonMay13,2011withadegreeinsociology...bornFeb.22,1989.

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OG • 6-5 • 310 • *Gr. • 3VLGreenville, SCGreenville HS

First-year freshman who has beena second-string safety most of theseason...has contributed on specialteams.

2011: Hasninetacklesandone interception in53snapsover13games(onestart)...hadtwotacklesandtheteam’sonlyintercep-tioninsevensnapsinhisfirstcareergameagainstTroyonSept.3...played31snapsinhisfirstcareerstartagainstWoffordonSept.10...

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S • 5-11 • 210 • Fr. • HSSaint George, SCWoodland HS

had two special teams tackles at Maryland on Oct. 15...had threetacklesandacausedfumbleineightsnapsagainstNorthCarolinaonOct.22. Before Clemson: Had 11,318 total yards during his career atWoodlandHighSchool...had124careertouchdowns(86passing,38rushing)...had527carriesfor3,092yardsinhiscareer...was636-950passingfor8,226yardsand86touchdownsinhiscareer...completed67percentofhispassesandaveragednearly13yardspercomple-tion...passedfor1,770yardsand24touchdownsasasenior...rushedfor864yardswith12scoresasasenior,givinghim36totaltouch-downs...#22 player in South Carolina by SuperPrep...#22 player inSouthCarolinabyRivals.com...amongthetopsafetiesinthenationbyScout.com...coachedbyReedCharpiaatWoodlandHigh...recruitedbyDanBrooks. Personal:Majoringinhealthscience...bornDec.22,1992.

R. Smith 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Int PBU9-3 Troy 7 2 0 2 1-09-10 Wofford *31 0 0 09-17 Auburn 0 0 0 09-24 Florida State 0 0 0 010-1 atVirginiaTech 3 0 1 110-8 Boston College 0 1 0 110-15 atMaryland 0 1 1 210-22 North Carolina 8 3 0 310-29 atGeorgiaTech 0 0 0 011-12 Wake Forest 0 0 0 011-19 atN.C.State 0 0 0 011-26 atSouthCarolina 0 0 0 012-3 VirginiaTech 4 0 0 0Totals 53 7 2 9 0-0 1-0 0*-start;Note:HadacausedfumbleagainstNorthCarolina.

R. Smith Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2011 13-1 53 7 2 9 0-0 0-0 1-0 0 0 1-0

Original walk-on who has servedmostoftheseasonasthelongsnap-peronplacekicks...oneof fourTigers(Adam Humphries, Charone Peake,

andBrandonThomasaretheothers)whograduatedfromDormanHighSchool. 2011:Hasplayedeightgames...snappedonalleightplacekicks,includingwhenChandlerCatanzarowas5-5onfieldgoals,inhisfirstcareer game against Boston College on Oct. 8...snapped on all 10placekicksagainstNorthCarolinaonOct.22;namedteamspecialteamsplayer-of-the-game. 2010:Red-shirted. Before Clemson: LetteredatDormanHighSchool. Personal: MemberoftheACCAcademicHonorRollin2010-11...majoringinmechanicalengineering...bornNov.19,1991.

MICHAELSOBESKI

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LS • 6-2 • 195 • *Fr. • RSRoebuck, SCDorman HS

First-yearfreshmanwhowasslatedtocontribute this season, but suffereda season-ending injury in October...one of the highest-rated linebackers

toevensignwithClemson. 2011: Has five tackles in 36 snaps over five games...had twotacklesin11snapsinhisfirstcareergameagainstTroyonSept.3...hadonetackleandapassbreakupinfoursnapsat#10VirginiaTechonOct.1...hadonetackleinsevensnapsagainstBostonCollegeonOct.8...toreanACLinpracticeonOct.18andmissedtherestoftheseason. Before Clemson: USA TodayFirst-TeamAll-American...#13playerand#1outsidelinebackerinthenationand#4playerinFloridabyRivals.com...wonthehighschoolversionoftheDickButkusAwardin2010asthebestlinebackerinthenation...#9playerand#1insidelinebacker in the nation by ESPN.com...#12 player and #2 outsidelinebackerinthenationand#5playerinFloridaby247Sports.com...playedintheU.S.ArmyAll-Americangame...had81tacklesandfivesacks and scored 10 touchdowns on offense as a senior at PedroMenendezHighSchool...memberoftheFlorida Times-UnionSuper

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Steward 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int9-3 Troy 11 1 1 29-10 Wofford 14 1 0 19-17 Auburn DNP9-24 Florida State DNP10-1 atVirginiaTech 4 0 1 110-8 Boston College 7 1 0 110-15 atMaryland 0 0 0 010-22 North Carolina DNP10-29 atGeorgiaTech DNP11-12 Wake Forest DNP11-19 atN.C.State DNP11-26 atSouthCarolina DNP12-3 VirginiaTech DNPTotals 36 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0-0

Steward Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2011 5-0 36 3 2 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 1 0-0

First-year freshman who has servedas the backup quarterback behindTajh Boyd all season...son of formerNFLquarterbackCliffStoudt.

2011: Is 12-20 passing for 115 yards in 65 snaps over fivegames...completing60.0percentofhispassesandhasa108.3passefficiencyrating...was1-1passingforsevenyardsinsevensnapsinhisfirstcareergameagainstTroyonSept.3...enteredthegameforaninjuredTajhBoydandwas6-10passingfor37yardsin28snapsagainst Boston College on Oct. 8...was 1-2 passing for six yardsagainstNorthCarolinaonOct.22...was4-7passingfor65yardsatN.C.StateonNov.19...hadoneyardononecarryagainst#3VirginiaTechintheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3...enrolledinJanuary. Before Clemson: Passed for a school-record 4,393 yards and52touchdownsagainstjust11interceptionsinhiscareeratDublinCoffman High School...broke the school career passing yardageandtouchdownrecordsthathadbeenheldbyformerNotreDamequarterbackBradyQuinn;alsoestablishedschoolrecordsforcareercompletions,careerwinsasastarterquarterback,andpassingtouch-downsinagame(5)...completed163-250passesfor2,159yardsand22touchdownsagainstjustsixinterceptionsasasenior...conferenceplayer-of-the-yearasasenior...completed20-27passesfor370yardsandthreetouchdownsinawinonOct.22...#21quarterbackinthenationbyRivals.com...#23quarterbackinthenationby247Sports.com...#28quarterbackinthenationbyScout.com...was91-144pass-ingfor1,151yardsand16touchdownsagainstjustoneinterceptionasajunioruntilhebrokehislegintheseventhgameoftheseason...was91-163passingfor1,083yardsand14touchdownsasasophomore...playedtwoseasonsonthehardwood...coachedbyMarkCrabtreeatDublinCoffmanHigh...recruitedbyBillyNapier. Personal:SonofCliffStoudt,whoplayedintheNFLwithPitts-burgh,SaintLouis/Phoenix,andMiamifrom1977-89...starterfortheSteelersin1983;hehada9-6recordasthestarterandpassedfor2,553yardsalongwith479rushingyards...hisbrother,Zack,isaquarterbackatMississippi...majoringinpre-business...bornOct.23,1992.

Stoudt 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps C-A-I Yds TD Car Yds TD PL Tot9-3 Troy 7 1-1-0 7 0 0 0 0 1 79-10 Wofford DNP9-17 Auburn DNP9-24 Florida State DNP10-1 atVirginiaTech DNP10-8 Boston College 28 6-10-0 37 0 2 -4 0 12 3310-15 atMaryland DNP10-22 North Carolina 12 1-2-0 6 0 0 0 0 2 610-29 atGeorgiaTech DNP11-12 Wake Forest DNP11-19 atN.C.State 12 4-7-0 65 0 1 -8 0 8 5711-26 atSouthCarolina DNP12-3 VirginiaTech 6 0-0-0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1Totals 65 12-20-0 115 0 4 -11 0 24 104

Stoudt Career StatsPassing

Year G-S Snaps C-A-I Yds TD LG Pct Y/A Y/C Y/G Eff2011 5-0 65 12-20-0 115 0 50 60.0 5.75 9.6 23.0 108.3

Rushing & Total OffenseYear Car Yds Y/C Y/G TD LG PL Tot TDR Y/G2011 4 -11 -2.8 -2.2 0 7 24 104 0 20.8

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QB • 6-4 • 200 • Fr. • HSDublin, OHDublin Coffman HS

Original walk-on who has traveledonmostroadtripsasabackupplace-kicker...inhisfirstfullseasonwiththeprogram.

2011:Hasnotappearedinagame. Before Clemson: LetteredatEastsideHighSchool. Personal: MajoringinEnglish...bornNov.13,1990.

BRIANSYMMES

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PK • 5-11 • 180 • *So. • HSGreenville, SCEastside HS

Possessesthefootworktobeanout-standing lineman...has been both astarterandbackupasasophomore...has39knockdownsin838snapsover

22games(ninestarts)inhiscareer. 2011: Has 35 knockdowns in 702 snaps over 12 games (ninestarts)...secondontheteaminknockdowns...hadfourknockdownsin89snapsagainst#19AuburnonSept.17...played70snapsinhisfirstcareerstarthadonereceptionfor-1yardsoffadeflectedpassagainst #11 Florida State on Sept. 24...had six knockdowns in 56snapsat#10VirginiaTechonOct.1...playedall82snapsatMarylandonOct.15...graded85percentwithfourknockdownsin62snapsatGeorgiaTechonOct.29;recoveredaTajhBoydfumbleintheend-zoneforatouchdown;itwasthefirsttouchdownbyaTigeroffen-sivelinemansince1966...graded81percentinacombined84snapsatguardandtackleagainstWakeForestonNov.12...graded86per-centin68snapsatoffensiveguardandoffensivetackleagainst#3VirginiaTechintheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3. 2010:Hadfourknockdownsin136snapsover10games...hada74-percentgradein40snapsagainstPresbyterianCollege...hadtwoknockdownsandan81-percentgradein11snapsat#15Auburn...hadaknockdownanda78-percentgradein22snapsatWakeFor-est. 2009: Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Rated as the #66 offensive guard in the na-tionbyESPN.com...#14offensivetackleinthenationbyRivals.comand#14offensivetacklebyScout.com...memberoftheRivals.com250...#8 player in South Carolina by Rivals.com and #12 player bySuperPrep...#31 offensive lineman in the nation by SuperPrep...memberoftheAll-America250byPrepStar...ShrineBowlselectionbutdidnotplayduetoinjury...coachedbyDaveGutshallatDormanHigh...recruitedbyBillyNapier...choseClemsonoverFlorida,Geor-gia,Maryland,NorthCarolina,N.C.State,SouthCarolina,Tennessee,Vanderbilt,andVirginia. Personal:MemberoftheACCAcademicHonorRollin2009-10...majoringinsecondaryeducation...bornFeb.18,1991.

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OL • 6-3 • 300 • *So. • 1VLSpartanburg, SCDorman HS

Reserve defensive tackle who hasprovided depth in his first activeseason...graduated from the samehigh school as freshman linebacker

StephoneAnthony. 2011: Has one tackle in eight snaps over two games...playedthreesnapsinhisfirstcareergameagainstTroyonSept.3...hadonetackleinfivesnapsagainstNorthCarolinaonOct.22. 2010:Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Ratedasthe#103defensivetackleinthenationand#29playerinNorthCarolinabyScout.com...#37defensivetackleinthenationbyESPN.com...#30playerinNorthCarolinabySuperPrep...playedintheShrineBowl...had37tacklesandfourrecoveredfumblesasasenior...earnedall-conferencehonorsasajuniorandseniorintwodifferentconferences...had12tacklesforlossand100pancakeblocksasajunior...blockedthreepunts...cousinofGeorgialinemanTrintonSturdivant...all-conferencepick inwrestlingandtrack...coachedby

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DT • 6-0 • 290 • *Fr. • RSWadesboro, NCAnson HS

LukeHyattatAnsonHighSchool...recruitedbyDanBrooks...choseClemsonoverDuke,EastCarolina,Louisville,andMichiganState. Personal: Majoring in community recreation, sport, & campmanagement...bornSept.18,1992.

T. Thomas 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-3 Troy 3 0 0 09-10 Wofford DNP9-17 Auburn DNP9-24 Florida State DNP10-1 atVirginiaTech DNP10-8 Boston College DNP10-15 atMaryland DNP10-22 North Carolina 5 0 1 110-29 atGeorgiaTech DNP11-12 Wake Forest DNP11-19 atN.C.State DNP11-26 atSouthCarolina DNP12-3 VirginiaTech DNPTotals 8 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0

T. Thomas Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2011 2-0 8 0 1 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0

One of the top defensive tackleprospects inthecountry;he is listedon several draft boards as a futurefirst-roundpick...has204tackles,21.5

tacklesforloss,4.5sacks,47quarterbackpressures,ninepassbreak-ups, two caused fumbles, and three recovered fumbles in 2,016snapsover52games(37starts) inhiscareer...hashadat leastonetackleineverygamethelastthreeyears(40consecutivegames)...nicknamed“Yams”becauseofhisbigthighsthathelphimplugthemiddleoftheTigerdefense...doesagreatjobasarunstopperinthemiddleoftheline. 2011:HonorablementionAll-AmericanbyPro Football Week-ly...First-teamAll-ACCbyCBSSports.comandPhil Steele...Second-Team All-ACC selection...has 73 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 2.5sacks,andateam-tying-high18quarterbackpressuresin669snapsover13games(12starts)...tiedforthirdontheteamintackles...hadfourtacklesin53snapsagainstTroyonSept.3...hadseventacklesandatackleforlossin51snapsagainstWoffordonSept.10...hadsixtackles,atackleforloss,andtwoquarterbackpressuresin60snapsagainst #19 Auburn on Sept. 17...had three tackles, including 0.5sacks, and a quarterback pressure in 48 snaps against #11 FloridaState on Sept. 24...had six tackles and two quarterback pressuresin51snapsat#10VirginiaTechonOct.1...hadeight tackles in43snapsagainstBostonCollegeonOct.8;namedteamco-defensiveplayer-of-the-game...hadateam-highseventackles,asack,andfivequarterbackpressuresatMarylandonOct.15...hadninetackles,0.5sacks,andthreequarterbackpressuresin68snapsatGeorgiaTechonOct.29...hadseventackles,ateam-high1.5tackles for loss,0.5sacks,andtwoquarterbackpressuresin64snapsagainstWakeFor-estonNov.12...hadsixtacklesin48snapsatN.C.StateonNov.19...had four tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss in 42 snaps at #13 SouthCarolinaonNov.26...hadfourtacklesandatackleforlossin36snapsagainst#3VirginiaTechintheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3;namedteamco-defensiveplayer-of-the-game. 2010:Had56tackles,7.5tacklesforloss,asack,15quarterbackpressures, and three pass breakups in 532 snaps over 13 games(11starts)...combinedwithJarvisJenkinstogivetheTigersoneofthebestdefensivetackletandemsinthenation...hadastrongsec-ondhalfoftheseason;hehad43ofhis56tacklesinthelastsevengames...hadninequarterbackpressuresinthelastfivegames...hadsixtacklesagainstGeorgiaTech...had11tacklesatBostonCollege...had six tackles against #23 N.C. State...had five tackles and a sackatFloridaState...hadeighttackles,includingsevenfirsthits,and2.5tacklesforlossin42snapsagainst#17SouthCarolinatoearnteamdefensive player-of-the-game honors by the coaches and the IFCDefensive Player-of-the-Game Award...won the Strength TrainingAwardfordefensivetacklesforspringpractice. 2009: Starteronthedefensive line in13games...abigreasontheTigersfinishedinthetop25nationallyintotaldefenseandscor-ingdefense...had50tackles,upfrom25his freshmanyear...hadatleasttwotacklesin13ofthe14games...hadseason-highsixtacklesagainstGeorgiaTechinAtlanta,andatMaryland...finishedthesea-sonstrongwithfivestopsinthewinoverKentucky,abigreasontheWildcatsscoredjust13points...thatwasonlygamehedidnotstart,butheplayed43snaps...playedatleast19snapsineverygameandatleast34snapsin11ofthe14contests...hadthreetackles,atackleforlossandafumblerecoveryinthewinoverBostonCollege.

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2008: First-year freshman defensive tackle who was slated tobered-shirted...spenttheAlabamagameonthesideline,thenhadthered-shirttakenoffafterJamieCumbiewasinjuredandlostforthe season against the Crimson Tide...played each of the last 12contests...registered 25 tackles, fourth-most on the team amongfreshmen...third on the team in tackles among interior defensivelinemen...hadfivetacklesforloss...hadtwotacklesforloss,hisfirstcareersack,andhisfirstcareertakeaway(recoveredfumble)againstS.C.State...hadfourtacklesin28snapsagainstN.C.State...madehisfirstcareerstartagainstDukewhenDorellScottwasinjured;hehadtwotacklesin23snaps...hadsixtacklesatVirginia...hadatleastonetackle in10games...had twotacklesandacaused fumbleagainstGeorgiaTech. Before Clemson: Ratedasthe#39playerinthenationaccordingtoESPN.com...#3defensivetackleinthenationbyESPN.com...#114player in the nation by Rivals.com...#10 player in Georgia and #9defensive tackle in thenationaccordingtoRivals.com...#71playerand #6 defensive tackle in the nation by Scout.com...#5 player inGeorgia and #8 defensive lineman in the nation by SuperPrep...four-year starter...played in the ESPN/Under Armour All-Americangame...led the team in sacks (19) and had 61 tackles as a senior...defensive player-of-the-year by Atlanta Journal-Constitution...region defensive player-of-the-year as a senior...two-time all-statepick...benchpressed385pounds,squatted600pounds,andcleaned315pounds...coachedbyRichardMarsh...recruitedbyBillyNapier...choseClemsonoverFloridaState,Georgia,LouisianaState,Miami(FL),OhioState,andTennessee. Personal:Majoringinmanagement...bornOct.19,1989.

Thompson 2008 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP8-30 Alabama DNP9-6 The Citadel 27 2 0 2 1-1 19-13 N.C. State 28 3 1 4 1-1 19-20 S.C. State 25 2 0 2 2-14 1-11 19-27 Maryland 24 3 0 3 110-9 atWakeForest 21 1 0 1 1-210-18 Georgia Tech 19 1 1 211-1 atBostonCollege 22 1 0 111-8 atFloridaState 29 0 0 011-15 Duke *23 0 2 2 111-22 atVirginia 23 2 4 611-29 South Carolina 25 1 1 21-1 Nebraska 26 0 0 0Totals 292 16 9 25 5-18 1-11 5*-start;Note: HadarecoveredfumbleagainstS.C.State;hadacausedfumbleagainstGeorgiaTech.

Thompson 2009 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-5 Middle Tennessee *37 2 1 3 19-10 atGeorgiaTech *40 3 3 69-19 Boston College *22 2 1 3 1-59-26 TCU *41 4 0 4 110-3 atMaryland *41 2 4 6 1-110-17 Wake Forest *29 0 3 310-24 atMiami(FL) *38 1 1 2 110-31 Coastal Carolina *19 0 2 2 111-7 Florida State *42 0 1 1 111-14 atN.C.State *41 1 2 3 111-21 Virginia *34 1 3 411-28 atSouthCarolina *48 1 4 5 212-5 GeorgiaTech *48 1 2 3 112-27 Kentucky 43 5 0 5Totals 523 23 27 50 2-6 0-0 9*-start;Note:HadarecoveredfumbleagainstBostonCollege.

Thompson 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-4 North Texas 45 0 2 29-11 Presbyterian College *21 3 0 3 1-49-18 atAuburn *36 3 1 410-2 Miami (FL) *50 1 1 2 110-9 atNorthCarolina *44 1 0 1 210-16 Maryland 35 1 0 1 1-2 110-23 Georgia Tech *42 4 2 6 110-30 atBostonCollege *53 5 6 11 111-6 N.C. State *45 2 4 6 1-1 411-13 atFloridaState *34 3 2 5 1-6 1-6 211-20 atWakeForest *42 3 1 4 1-3 211-27 South Carolina *42 7 1 8 2.5-5 112-31 SouthFlorida *43 2 1 3Totals 532 35 21 56 7.5-21 1-6 15*-start;Note:HadablockedextrapointagainstSouthCarolina;hadarecoveredfumbleagainstSouthFlorida.

Thompson 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-3 Troy *53 2 2 4 19-10 Wofford *51 4 3 7 1-39-17 Auburn *60 4 2 6 1-4 29-24 Florida State *48 2 1 3 0.5-4 0.5-4 110-1 atVirginiaTech *51 4 2 6 210-8 Boston College *43 2 6 810-15 atMaryland *73 6 1 7 1-2 1-2 510-22 North Carolina *32 1 1 210-29 atGeorgiaTech *68 6 3 9 0.5-0 0.5-0 311-12 Wake Forest 64 6 1 7 1.5-7 0.5-6 211-19 atN.C.State *48 3 3 611-26 atSouthCarolina *42 2 2 4 0.5-0 112-3 VirginiaTech *36 3 1 4 1-3 1Totals 669 45 28 73 7-23 2.5-12 18*-start;Note:HadacausedfumbleagainstTroy.

Thompson Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2008 12-1 292 16 9 25 5-18 1-11 0-0 5 3 1-12009 14-13 523 23 27 50 2-6 0-0 0-0 9 3 0-12010 13-11 532 35 21 56 7.5-21 1-6 0-0 15 3 0-12011 13-12 669 45 28 73 7-23 2.5-12 0-0 18 0 1-0Totals 52-37 2016 119 85 204 21.5-68 4.5-29 0-0 47 9 2-3

BRANDON THOMPSON

Talented offensive tackle who hasbeenabackupatoffensivetackleallseason...hasseenactionasablockeronplacekicks.

2011: Hasplayed36snapsoversixgames...playedfoursnapsin his first career game against Troy on Sept. 3...played one snapagainstBostonCollegeonOct.8...playedsevensnapsagainstNorthCarolina on Oct. 22...played 17 snaps at N.C. State on Nov. 19...graded86percentinsevensnapsagainst#3VirginiaTechintheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3. 2010:Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Ratedasthe#119offensivetackleinthenationand#3playerinDelawareaccordingtoScout.com...#36playerintheMid-Atlantic region according to SuperPrep...joined JoshWatsonas the first Clemson signees from the state of Delaware since JimBundren in1993;BundrenwentontobecomeanAll-American in1997asanoffensivelinemanandstarted47straightgames...coachedbyMarkDelpercioatMiddletownHighSchool...recruitedbyAndréPowell...choseClemsonoverBoiseState,BrighamYoung,Maryland,andVirginia. Personal:Majoringinbiologicalsciences...bornDec.14,1991.

GIFFORDTIMOTHY

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OT • 6-6 • 315 • *Fr. • RSMiddletown, DEMiddletown HS

First-year freshman who has beenone of the team’s top special teamsperformers...did not play in the firstfourgamesoftheseason.

2011:Has16tacklesinonesnapoverninegames...has16spe-cialteamstackles,second-mostontheteam...didnotplayinthefirstfourgames...hadaspecialteamstackleinhisfirstcareergameat#10VirginiaTechonOct.1...hadfivespecialteamstacklesagainstBos-tonCollegeonOct.8...hadthreespecialteamstacklesatMarylandonOct.15...hadtwospecialteamstacklesatGeorgiaTechonOct.29...hadthreespecial teamstacklesagainst#3VirginiaTech intheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3. Before Clemson: U.S.ArmyAll-American...#81playerinthena-tion by Sporting News...Parade Second-Team All-American...#113player in the nation by ESPN.com...MaxPreps.com Second-TeamAll-American...#5outsidelinebackerinthenationbyESPN.com...#8outsidelinebackerinthenationbyRivals.com...#11outsidelinebackerin the nation by Scout.com...#14 linebacker in the nation and #4playerinSouthCarolinabySuperPrep...#7playerinSouthCarolinaby247Sports.com...played in theShrineBowl...had132 tackles,19tacklesforloss,andfoursacksasasenioratMarlboroCountyHighSchool...had 21 quarterback pressures, two caused fumbles, andtworecoveredfumblesasasenior...had189tacklesand12sacksasajunior...first-teamall-stateasajuniorandsenior...coachedbyDeanBoydatMarlboroCountyHigh...recruitedbyKevinSteele. Personal: Majoring in community recreation, sport, & campmanagement...bornJune10,1992.

Townsend 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int9-3 Troy DNP9-10 Wofford DNP9-17 Auburn DNP9-24 Florida State DNP10-1 atVirginiaTech 0 1 0 110-8 Boston College 0 3 2 510-15 atMaryland 0 1 2 310-22 North Carolina 0 0 0 010-29 atGeorgiaTech 0 1 1 211-12 Wake Forest 0 0 1 111-19 atN.C.State 2 0 0 011-26 atSouthCarolina 1 1 0 112-3 VirginiaTech 0 2 1 3Totals 3 9 7 16 0-0 0-0 0-0

Townsend Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2011 9-0 3 9 7 16 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0

LATEEKTOWNSEND

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LB • 6-2 • 215 • Fr. • HSBennettsville, SCMarlboro County HS

Hasplayed87snapsover22gamesinhiscareer...hasbeenasolidcontribu-tor on several special teams units...cametoClemsonasadefensiveend,

thepositionheplayedinhighschool. 2011:Hasplayedthreesnapsoverninegames...playedonspe-cial teams against #11 Florida State on Sept. 24...played one snapand had two special teams tackles against North Carolina on Oct.22...blockedapuntandwascreditedwitha29-yardpuntreturnat#13SouthCarolinaonNov.26;namedteamspecialteamsplayer-of-the-game. 2010:Played77snapsover10games...played22snapsagainstPresbyterianCollege...playeddouble-figuresnapsagainstMaryland(15),GeorgiaTech(10),andN.C.State(11),threeofClemson’sbig-gestwinsoftheseason. 2009: Appeared in three games for a total of seven snaps...playedtwosnapsagainstBostonCollegeandWakeForest,andthenthreeinthewinoverCoastalCarolina...thosewerethefirstthreeap-pearancesofhiscareerinaTigeruniform. 2008:Workedasadefensiveendthroughouttheyear,butdidnotappearinagame. 2007:Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Ratedasthe#96defensiveendinthenationbyScout.com...#22prospectinAlabamabyRivals.com...#17prospectinAlabamabySuperPrep...all-regionpickbyPrepStar...had79tackles,13tacklesforloss,and9.5sacksasasenioratMountainBrookHigh

DREWTRAYLOR

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Traylor 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG9-4 North Texas 7 0 0 --- 0 ---9-11 Presbyterian College 22 0 0 --- 0 ---9-18 atAuburn 1 0 0 --- 0 ---10-2 Miami (FL) 1 0 0 --- 0 ---10-9 atNorthCarolina 2 0 0 --- 0 ---10-16 Maryland 15 0 0 --- 0 ---10-23 Georgia Tech 10 0 0 --- 0 ---10-30 atBostonCollege 1 0 0 --- 0 ---11-6 N.C. State 11 0 0 --- 0 ---11-13 atFloridaState 7 0 0 --- 0 ---11-20 atWakeForest DNP11-27 South Carolina DNP12-31 SouthFlorida DNPTotals 77 0 0 --- 0 ---

Traylor 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG9-3 Troy DNP9-10 Wofford DNP9-17 Auburn DNP9-24 Florida State 0 0 0 --- 0 ---10-1 atVirginiaTech DNP10-8 Boston College 0 0 0 --- 0 ---10-15 atMaryland 0 0 0 --- 0 ---10-22 North Carolina 1 0 0 --- 0 ---10-29 atGeorgiaTech 0 0 0 --- 0 ---11-12 Wake Forest 0 0 0 --- 0 ---11-19 atN.C.State 0 0 0 --- 0 ---11-26 atSouthCarolina 0 0 0 --- 0 ---12-3 VirginiaTech 2 0 0 --- 0 ---Totals 3 0 0 --- 0 ---Note:Hadablockedpunt(29-yardpuntreturn)atSouthCarolina.

Traylor Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG2009 3-0 7 0 0 --- 0 ---2010 10-0 77 0 0 --- 0 ---2011 9-0 3 0 0 --- 0 ---Totals 22-0 87 0 0 --- 0 ---

Original walk-on who has been amember of the football program forthepastthreeseasons...hasservedasabackuplongsnapper.

2011:Didnotappearinagame. 2010:Didnotappearinagame. 2009:Didnotappearinagame. Before Clemson: LetteredatRiversideHighSchool. Personal: Majoringinmarketing...bornJuly6,1990.

SAMVAN GIESON

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Has 126 knockdowns in 3,065 snapsover 52 games (48 starts) in his ca-reer...first in school history in startsand second in snaps, only 32 shy of

theschoolrecordof3,097heldbyKyleYoung(1998-01)...hasstarted38gamesinarow...hasblockedagainstJerryHughes(TCU),DerrickMorgan(GeorgiaTech),andNdamukongSuh(Nebraska). 2011: Third-team All-ACC by Phil Steele...Honorable MentionAll-ACC selection...has a team-high 38 knockdowns in 967 snapsover13games(13starts)...hasgradedat least82percent ineverygame...has led the team in knockdowns in seven games...graded90 percent with four knockdowns in playing all 94 snaps against#19AuburnonSept.17...graded86percentinplayingall86snapsagainst#11FloridaStateonSept.24...playedall68snapsat#10Vir-giniaTechonOct.1...hadthreeknockdownsin79snapsagainstBos-tonCollegeonOct.8...graded92percentwiththreeknockdownsin82snapsagainstNorthCarolinaonOct.22;namedACCOffensiveLineman-of-the-Week...graded88percentinplayingall67snapsatGeorgiaTechonOct.29...graded88percentwithfiveknockdowns

LANDONWALKER

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OT • 6-6 • 305 • *Gr. • 3VLNorth Wilkesboro, NCEast Wilkes HS

inplayingall90snapsagainstWakeForestonNov.12...graded85percentin54snapsatN.C.StateonNov.19...graded85percentin62snapsat#13SouthCarolinaonNov.26...graded89percentwithfiveknockdownsin68snapsagainst#3VirginiaTechintheACCCham-pionshipgameonDec.3. 2010: Iron Man Award winner...had 30 knockdowns in 805snapsover13games(13starts)atrightoffensivetackle...hadatleastoneknockdownineverygame...hadfiveknockdownsandateam-high 87-percent grade at #15 Auburn...had an 83-percent gradeagainst Georgia Tech...had four knockdowns and an 80-percentgradeagainst#23N.C.State...hadthreeknockdownsandan81-per-centgradein86snapsatFloridaState. 2009: Had 32 knockdown blocks in 14 games played...hadseason-high five knockdown blocks against TCU, Miami (FL) andGeorgiaTech intheACCChampionshipgame...abigreasonClem-sonimprovedfrom89thto40thinthenationinrushingoffensein2009...had an 82 percent film grade at Miami for his top grade oftheseason...hadan80percenteffortinwinsoverWakeForestandFloridaState,bothathome...Clemsonwas7-0whenhegraded75percentorbetter...played77snapsinthewinoverBostonCollegewhenhemovedback intothestarting lineupforthefirst timeontheseason...playedwellagainstTCUandAll-AmericanJerryHughes,whohadjusttwotacklesandnosacksthatday...Hugheswentontobecomeafirst-roundNFLDraftchoiceinAprilof2010...hadasolidperformanceintheMusicCityBowl,hegraded77percentforhis37snapsasastarterandhadfourknockdownblocksaswell. 2008:Started10gamesandplayed12overall...hada74-percentgrade, third-best on the team...had 26 knockdown blocks, sixth-mostontheteam...played672snaps,second-mostamongoffensivelinemen...began the season as a reserve offensive tackle behindCoryLambert,butmovedintothestartinglineupwhenChrisHair-stonwasinjured...played23snapsasareserveagainstTheCitadelandhada72-percentgrade...madehisfirstcareerstartagainstN.C.Stateandplayed60snaps...started10ofthe last11games...hada77-percentgradein48snapsagainstS.C.State...hadthreeconsecu-tivegradesof78percent,hishighgradesoftheyear...hadaseason-highfiveknockdownsagainstSouthCarolina. 2007:Red-shirted...enrolledatClemsoninJanuaryandpartici-patedinspringpractice. Before Clemson: All-AmericanbyPrepStaratEastWilkesHighSchool...#13offensivelinemaninthenationbyScout.com...#14of-fensivetackleinthenationbyRivals.com...#13offensivetackleinthenationbyCollegeFootballNews.com...#13prospectinNorthCarolinabySuperPrep...#5prospectinNorthCarolinabyRivals.com...namedcountydefensiveplayer-of-the-yearbyWilkes Journal-Patriotdur-inghisseniorseason...had130tackles,25tacklesforloss,14sacks,onerecoveredfumble,and10passbreakupsasasenior...graded85percentonoffenseduringhisseniorseason...ShrineBowlselection...all-stateandAll-Northwestteamselectionduringhisseniorseason...selected twice to the all-conference team on both offense anddefense...three-timeall-countyselection...recruitedbyBillyNapier...chose Clemson over East Carolina, Maryland, North Carolina, N.C.State,Tennessee,andWakeForest. Personal:Followedthefootstepsofhisfather,Gary,whowasamemberofClemson’s1981NationalChampionshipsquad...graduatedonAugust13,2011withadegreeinmanagement...bornMar.9,1989.

LANDON WALKER

First-year freshman who has burstontothenationalstageasoneofthetop wide receivers in the country...hasalreadysetseveralschoolrecords

despite missing one game due to injury...a big reason the Tigershavesetmany teamoffensive records this season...hasbeenusedasaprimaryreceiver,ballcarrier,andkickoffreturner...arguablythemost impactful freshman in ACC history...has excellent speed andquickness. 2011:Nationalfreshman-of-the-yearbyColumbus(OH)Touch-down Club, Rivals.com, and Sporting News...national offensivefreshman-of-the-year by CollegeFootballNews.com...first-teamAll-American by Pro Football Weekly and Rivals.com; he becameClemson’s first freshman to be named a first-team All-American...first-teamAll-American(all-purpose)byAPandFoxSports.com;hebecame the first freshman in ACC history to be an AP First-TeamAll-American;hebecamejustthethirdfirst-yearfreshmaninNCAAhistorytoearnAPFirst-TeamAll-Americahonors, joiningHerschelWalker(1980)ofGeorgiaandAdrianPeterson(2004)ofOklahoma...first-team All-American (kickoff returner) by SI.com...second-teamAll-American by Phil Steele...honorable mention All-Americanby SI.com...ACC Rookie-of-the-Year...ACC freshman-of-the-year byCBSSports.com...first-team freshman All-American by CBSSports.com,CollegeFootballNews.com,Phil Steele,Rivals.com,andSport-ing News...first-team freshman All-American (return specialist) byPhil Steele...oneof15semifinalistsfortheWalterCampPlayer-of-the-YearAward;hewastheonlyfreshmanorsophomoreamongthesemifinalists...oneof10semifinalistsfortheBiletnikoffAward...add-edtotheMaxwellAwardWatchListinOctober...oneof20playersontheCollegePerformanceAwardsNationalFreshmanPerformer-of-the-YearTrophyWatchList...BanksMcFaddenAward(Offense)win-nerbytheGreenvilleTouchdownClub...First-TeamAll-ACCselectionasawidereceiverandSecond-TeamAll-ACCselectionasaspecialist;hebecamethefirstTigerfreshmantoearnFirst-TeamAll-ACChon-orssince1995(AnthonySimmons)andthefirst-everTigerfreshmanwidereceivertoearnFirst-TeamAll-ACChonors...first-teamAll-ACCby CBSSports.com, ESPN.com, and Phil Steele...first-team All-ACC(kickoffreturner)byPhil Steele...has77receptionsfor1,153yardsand11touchdowns,229yardson31carries,and26kickoffreturnsfor 683 yards and one touchdowns for 2,077 all-purpose yardsin 606 snaps over 12 games (nine starts)...first in school history inreceiving yards, tied for first in receiving touchdowns, second inall-purposeyards,thirdinreceptions,thirdinreceptionspergame(6.4),andthirdinkickoffreturnyards...averaging15.0yardpercatch,7.4yardspercarry,and26.3yardperkickoffreturn...is1-1passingfornineyards...fourth in thenation inall-purposeyardspergame(173.1),16thinreceivingyardspergame,and21stinkickoffreturnaverage...first in theACC inall-purposeyardspergame,second inreceptionspergame,second in receivingyardspergame,secondin kickoff return average, and fourth in points (touchdowns) pergame (6.0)...had a game-high seven receptions for a game-high81yardsandatouchdowninhisfirstcareergameagainstTroyonSept.3;hescoredthetouchdownonhisfirstcareertouchandonthesecondoffensiveplayof theseasonwith14:34 left in thefirstquarter;headdedfiveyardsontwocarriesanda12-yardpuntre-turn...had four receptions for56yardsanda touchdown,30yardsonthreecarries,and110yardsonfivekickoffreturns foragame-high 196 all-purpose yards; named ACC Rookie-of-the-Week...hada game-high 10 receptions for a game-high 155 yards and twotouchdownsalongwith44yardsonsevencarriesforagame-high199 all-purpose yards against #19 Auburn on Sept. 17; he set theClemson freshman record for receptions and receiving yards in agame;namednationalfreshman-of-the-weekbyRivals.com;namedACCReceiver-of-the-WeekandACCRookie-of-the-Week;receivedaHelmet Sticker on ESPN College Gameday Final; named team co-offensive player-of-the-game...had seven receptions for 141 yardsandtwotouchdowns,13yardsonthreecarries,anda21-yardkick-offreturnforagame-high175all-purposeyardsagainst#11FloridaStateonSept.24;namednationalfreshman-of-the-weekbyRivals.com; named ACC Receiver-of-the-Week...had three receptions for38yardsandfouryardsonthreecarriesat#10VirginiaTechonOct.1...hadsevenreceptionsforagame-high152yardsagainstBostonCollegeonOct.8;namedACCRookie-of-the-Week;namedteamof-fensiveplayer-of-the-game...hadeightreceptionsfor105yardsandtwotouchdowns,a33-yardrush,and207yardsandatouchdownon five kickoff returns to set a school record for all-purpose yards(345); all three of his touchdowns came in the second half withtheTigerstrailing,whilehis89-yardkickoffreturnforascorewith7:24 left inthegamegaveClemsonthe leadforgood;namedna-tionalplayer-of-the-week,nationalfreshman-of-the-week,andACCplayer-of-the-weekbyRivals.com;namednationalkickoffreturner-

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Hasbeenoneoftheteam’smostcon-sistent linebackers...has 106 tackles,6.5 tackles for loss, two quarterbackpressures,and fourpassbreakups in

806snapsover39games(13starts) inhiscareer...hashadat leastonetacklein23consecutivegames. 2011: Has69tackles,2.5tacklesfor loss,andfourpassbreak-upsin614snapsover13games(11starts)...hadateam-tying-higheight tackles in33snapsagainstTroyonSept.3...had four tacklesin54snapsagainstWoffordonSept.10...hadfourtackles,includinga tackle for loss, in29snapsagainst#19AuburnonSept.17...hadeighttacklesin52snapsat#10VirginiaTechonOct.1;namedACCLinebacker-of-the-Week...hadateam-high13tacklesand0.5tack-les for loss in45snapsagainstBostonCollegeonOct.8...hadtwotacklesandtwopassbreakupsin44snapsatMarylandonOct.15...hadateam-higheighttacklesin51snapsagainstNorthCarolinaonOct.22...hadninetacklesin77snapsatGeorgiaTechonOct.29...hadthreetacklesandatackleforlossin71snapsagainstWakeForestonNov.12...hadonetackleandtwopassbreakupsin26snapsagainst#3VirginiaTechintheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3. 2010: Had 27 tackles and a tackle for loss in 160 snaps over12 games (two starts)...had a team-high 13 special team tackles...backup linebacker behind Brandon Maye...had at least one tackleinall12gamesheplayed...startedtheopeneragainstNorthTexasandplayed37snapsandhadfivetackles...missedtheAuburngameduetoinjury...hadthreetacklesin26snapsatFloridaState...hadfivetacklesin27snapsinastartatWakeForest...wontheStrengthTrain-ingAwardforlinebackersforspringpractice. 2009:Reservelinebackerandatopspecialteamsperformerasared-shirtfreshman...had10tacklesin32snaps...hadthreetacklesin12playsagainstWakeForest,thatincludedatackleforloss...hadtwostopsin13snapsagainstGeorgiaTechinACCChampionshipgame...hadthreetacklesforlossinjust32playsofactionondefense. 2008:Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Ratedasthe#10prospectinSouthCarolinaand#24outsidelinebackerinthenationbyRivals.com...#34weaksidelinebackerinthenationbyScout.com...#22outsidelinebackerinthenationbyESPN.com...#19prospectinSouthCarolinabySuperPrep...onlyplayedhalfofhisseniorseasonduetoakneeinjury...playedintheNorth-Southgame...selectedtoplay in theMax EmfingerAll-AmericanBowl...rushedfor702yardsinsixgamesduringhisseniorseason...totaled89tacklesand53assistsduringhisseniorseason...four-time state wrestling champion...All-American, all-state, andNorth/Southparticipantinwrestling...ranthe100mandthrewtheshotputintrack...coachedbyJamesLongerbeam...recruitedbyDaboSwinney...chose Clemson over Florida, Maryland, Michigan, NorthCarolina,N.C.State,SouthCarolina,andTennessee. Personal:NephewofformerClemsondefensivetackleRichardMcCullough(1985-88),whowasalsoaproductofLorisHighSchool...nicknamed“Tig”...winnerofthe2010VickeryHallAwardforhisworkintheclassroom...majoringinsociology...bornJan.10,1990.

Willard 2009 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int9-5 Middle Tennessee 0 0 0 09-10 atGeorgiaTech 0 0 0 09-19 Boston College 1 1 0 1 1-39-26 TCU 0 0 0 010-3 atMaryland 0 0 0 010-17 Wake Forest 12 2 1 3 1-110-24 atMiami(FL) 0 0 0 010-31 Coastal Carolina 3 2 0 2 1-111-7 Florida State 0 0 0 011-14 atN.C.State 1 0 0 011-21 Virginia 0 0 0 011-28 atSouthCarolina 2 2 0 212-5 GeorgiaTech 13 2 0 212-27 Kentucky 0 0 0 0Totals 32 9 1 10 3-5 0-0 0-0

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of-the-weekbyCollegeFootballPerformanceAwards;namedACCReceiver-of-the-Week and ACC Rookie-of-the-Week; named teamco-offensiveplayer-of-the-game...hadeightreceptionsfor91yardsandatouchdownalongwith96yardsonfourkickoffreturnsagainstNorthCarolinaonOct.22...hadninereceptionsfor153yardsandatouchdown,aseven-yardcarry,124yardsonsixkickoffreturns,andwas1-1passingfornineyardsatGeorgiaTechonOct.29;namedteamoffensiveplayer-of-the-game...hadfivereceptionsfor62yards,32 yards on two carries, and 103 yards on four kickoff returns foragame-high197all-purposeyardsbeforeleavingthegameinthefourthquarterwithashoulder injuryagainstWakeForestonNov.12;missedtheN.C.StatecontestonNov.19duetotheinjury...hadfivecatchesfor80yardsandatouchdown,55yardsonfivecarries,anda22-yardkickoffreturnforagame-high157all-purposeyardsagainst#3VirginiaTechintheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3. Before Clemson: Unanimousnationaltop-50recruitbyalltheservices...#9playerinthenation,#1widereceiverinthenation,#4playerinFloridaaccordingto247Sports.com...#15playerand#3widereceiverinthenationaccordingtoRivals.com...#39playerand#4widereceiverinthenationaccordingtoESPN.com...#41playerand#5widereceiverinthenationaccordingtoScout.com...#48playerinthenationaccordingtoMaxPreps.com...#18player inthenation,#2player inFlorida,and#3widereceiverinthenationaccordingtoSuperPrep...MaxPreps.com First-TeamAll-American...ledhisteamtotheAAAstatesemifinalswith54catchesfor1,268yardsand12touchdownsasasenior;addedscoresontwokickoffreturns,twopuntreturns,andthree interception returns...helped South Fort Myers High Schooltoan11-1recordandthestatesemifinals...all-timeleadingreceiverinthehistoryofLeeCountywith133catchesfor2,997yardsand36touchdownsinhiscareer...hadeight100-yardreceivinggamesasasenior...ranthe“Wildcat”inastateplayoffgamewhenhegained133yardsonjustsixcarriesandscoredthreetouchdowns;alsothrewatouchdownpass...averaged11.8yardspercarryinhiscareer...had46catchesfor1,192yardsand14scoresasajunior...had33receptionsfor537yardsand10scoresasasophomore...first-teamall-stateasajuniorandsenior...player-of-the-yearaccordingtoNaples Daily Newsasasenior...playedintheU.S.ArmyAll-Americangame...wontheAAstatetitleinthe200mandfinishedsecondinthe100masasenior...fifthinthe100mandsixthinthe200matthestatemeetasajunior...coachedbyGrantRedheadatSouthFortMyersHigh...recruitedbyBradScott. Personal:Hisbrother,Jaylen,wasa2010U.S.ArmyAll-AmericanandisamemberoftheFloridafootballteam...majoringincommunica-tionstudies...bornJune14,1993.

Watkins 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD Rush PR KOR9-3 Troy 43 7 81 11.6 1 2-5 1-129-10 Wofford 40 4 56 14.0 1 3-30 5-1109-17 Auburn *68 10 155 15.5 2 7-449-24 Florida State *64 7 141 20.1 2 3-13 1-2110-1 atVirginiaTech *49 3 38 12.7 0 3-410-8 Boston College *45 7 152 21.7 0 1-(-2)10-15 atMaryland *62 8 105 13.1 2 1-33 1-0 5-20710-22 North Carolina *44 8 91 11.4 1 1-(-1) 4-9610-29 atGeorgiaTech *49 9 153 17.0 1 1-7 6-12411-12 Wake Forest *36 5 62 12.4 0 2-32 4-10311-19 atN.C.State DNP11-26 atSouthCarolina *52 4 39 9.8 0 2-912-3 VirginiaTech 54 5 80 16.0 1 5-55 1-22Totals 606 77 1153 15.0 11 31-229 2-12 26-683*-start;Note:Hadan89-yardkickoffreturnforatouchdownatMaryland;was1-1passingfornineyardsatGeorgiaTech.

Watkins Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Rec Yds Avg TD LG Car Yds PR KOR2011 12-9 606 77 1153 15.0 11 65 31 229 2-12 26-683

SAMMY WATKINS

Defensive tackle who has servedmostof theseasonasa reserve...hasthesizetobeacontributorinfutureyears.

2011: Has two quarterback pressures in 18 snaps over fourgames...played three snaps in his first career game against Troyon Sept. 3...played three snaps against Boston College on Oct. 8...playedthreesnapsagainstNorthCarolinaonOct.22...hadtwoquar-terbackpressuresinninesnapsagainst#3VirginiaTechintheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3. 2010:Red-shirted...enrolledinJanuary. Before Clemson: Ratedasthe#1defensivetackleinthenationinprepschoolbyRivals.com...coachedbyRobertPruntyatHargraveMilitaryAcademy;heisnowanassistantcoachatTexasTech...comesfromthesameschoolthatsentformerClemsonAll-AmericanDeAndreMcDaniel,formerClemsonAll-AmericanChrisMcDuffie,andcurrentTiger defensive back Jonathan Meeks to Clemson...played at JohnDickinsonHighSchoolinWilmington,DE...burstonthescenewhenhe was named MVP of a high school all-star game in Delaware attheendofhisseniorseason...coachedbyCraigStephensonatJohnDickinsonHighSchool...recruitedbyDannyPearman...choseClemsonoverBostonCollege,Duke,FloridaState,andNorthCarolina. Personal:Majoringinsociology...bornFeb.5,1990.

J. Watson 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-3 Troy 3 0 0 09-10 Wofford DNP9-17 Auburn DNP9-24 Florida State DNP10-1 atVirginiaTech DNP10-8 Boston College 3 0 0 010-15 atMaryland DNP10-22 North Carolina 3 0 0 010-29 atGeorgiaTech DNP11-12 Wake Forest DNP11-19 atN.C.State DNP11-26 atSouthCarolina DNP12-3 VirginiaTech 9 0 0 0 2Totals 18 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 2

J. Watson Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2011 4-0 18 0 0 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2 0 0-0

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DT • 6-4 • 290 • *Fr. • RSWilmington, DEJohn Dickinson HS

Reserve offensive lineman who hasplayedbothattackleandguard...willcompeteforastartingspotontheof-fensivelinein2012.

2011:Hasplayed27snapsoverfivegames...playedthreesnapsinhisfirstcareergameagainstTroyonSept.3...playedsevensnapsagainstNorthCarolinaonOct.22...graded100percentinninesnapsatN.C.StateonNov.19...graded100percentinsevensnapsagainst#3VirginiaTechintheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3.

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OL • 6-4 • 295 • *Fr. • RSWoodstock, GAEtowah HS

2010:Red-shirted. Before Clemson: Ratedasthe#46offensivetackleinthenationand#51playerinGeorgiabyRivals.com...#65offensivetackleinthenationand#68playerinGeorgiabyScout.com...#58offensivetackleinthenationbyESPN.com...first-teamall-statebyAtlanta Journal-Constitution...two-time all-county pick...played four differentpositionsonthelineandhelpedhisteamtothestateplayoffsasasenior...CherokeeCountyLineman-of-the-Yearasasenior...#44playerinGeorgiabySuperPrep...All-SoutheastRegionpickbyPrepStars...coached by Bill Stewart at Etowah High School...recruited by BillyNapier...choseClemsonoverFloridaState,Miami(FL),andMississippi. Personal:MemberoftheACCAcademicHonorRollin2010-11...majoringinmarketing...bornOct.2,1991.

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Date Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int9-4 North Texas *37 2 3 59-11 Presbyterian College 9 1 1 29-18 atAuburn DNP10-2 Miami (FL) 9 1 0 1 1-410-9 atNorthCarolina 3 1 0 110-16 Maryland 10 1 0 110-23 Georgia Tech 15 3 0 310-30 atBostonCollege 11 1 0 111-6 N.C. State 0 1 0 111-13 atFloridaState 26 2 1 311-20 atWakeForest *27 3 2 511-27 South Carolina 6 1 0 112-31 SouthFlorida 7 2 1 3Totals 160 19 8 27 1-4 0-0 0-0*-start

Willard 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int9-3 Troy 33 6 2 89-10 Wofford *54 2 2 49-17 Auburn 29 4 0 4 1-49-24 Florida State *34 1 1 210-1 atVirginiaTech *52 7 1 810-8 Boston College *45 6 7 13 0.5-110-15 atMaryland *44 1 1 210-22 North Carolina *51 7 1 810-29 atGeorgiaTech *77 6 3 911-12 Wake Forest *71 3 0 3 1-111-19 atN.C.State *50 2 1 311-26 atSouthCarolina *48 4 0 412-3 VirginiaTech *26 1 0 1Totals 614 50 19 69 2.5-6 0-0 0-0*-start;Note:HadacausedfumbleatMaryland.

Willard Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2009 14-0 32 9 1 10 3-5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-02010 12-2 160 19 8 27 1-4 0-0 0-0 1 0 0-02011 13-11 614 50 19 69 2.5-6 0-0 0-0 1 4 1-0Totals 39-13 806 78 28 106 6.5-15 0-0 0-0 2 4 1-0

First-yearfreshmanwhohasbeenthebackuptoRennieMooreatdefensivetackle for the entire season...localproductoftheClemsonarea.

2011:Has20tacklesandtwotacklesforlossin114snapsover13games(onestart)...hadtwotacklesin10snapsinhisfirstcareergameagainstTroyonSept.3...hadthreetacklesinninesnapsinhisfirst career start againstWake Forest on Nov. 12...had two tacklesandatackleforlossin11snapsatN.C.StateonNov.19...hadthreetacklesin18snapsat#13SouthCarolinaonNov.26...hadfourtack-lesandatacklefor loss in20snapsagainst#3VirginiaTechintheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3. Before Clemson: Had106tackles,26tacklesforloss,sevensacks,and22quarterbackpressuresasasenioratD.W.DanielHighSchool...from the same school as 2010 First-Team All-ACC defensive tackleJarvisJenkins;Williamsworethesame#99jerseythatJenkinsworeatD.W.DanielHighandClemson...helpedhisteamtothestateplayoffs;hehadseventacklesandtworecoveredfumblesagainstSouthPointeHighinhisfinalgame...helpedD.W.DanielHightoa13-1recordasastarterasasophomoreandjunior...#17playerinSouthCarolinabySuperPrep...#37defensivetackle inthenationbyESPN.com...areadefensiveplayer-of-the-yearbySeneca Journal...coachedbyRandyRobinsonatD.W.DanielHigh...recruitedbyBradScott. Personal:SonofRonaldWilliams,whototaled1,824rushingyardsatClemsonfrom1990-92...majoringinsociology...bornDec.29,1992.

Williams 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks QP9-3 Troy 10 2 0 29-10 Wofford 6 0 0 09-17 Auburn 4 0 1 19-24 Florida State 3 0 1 110-1 atVirginiaTech 2 0 1 110-8 Boston College 7 0 1 110-15 atMaryland 3 0 0 010-22 North Carolina 17 1 0 110-29 atGeorgiaTech 4 1 0 111-12 Wake Forest *9 2 1 311-19 atN.C.State 11 1 1 2 1-211-26 atSouthCarolina 18 3 0 312-3 VirginiaTech 20 2 2 4 1-3Totals 114 12 8 20 2-5 0-0 0*-start

Williams Career StatsYear G-S Snaps Hit Ast Tot TFL Sacks Int QP PBU CF-RF2011 13-1 114 12 8 20 2-5 0-0 0-0 0 0 0-0

DeSHAWNWILLIAMS

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DT • 6-1 • 290 • Fr. • HSCentral, SCD.W. Daniel HS

Has a 41.2-yard average (sixth inschool history) on 186 punts alongwith58puntsinsidethe20,24puntsof50+yards,anda37.9-yardnetaver-

age in42games(41starts) inhiscareer...hasservedastheholderduringmostoftheseason...two-timeAcademicAll-ACCselection. 2011: Oneof10finalists for theLowe’sSeniorCLASSAward...one of 13 finalists for The Wuerffel Trophy...second-team All-ACCby Phil Steele...Honorable Mention All-ACC selection...has a 42.0-yardaverageon59puntsalongwith18punts insidethe20,ninepuntsof50+yards,anda38.2-yardnetaverage...fourthintheACCin punting average...had a 42.5-yard average on six punts againstTroy on Sept. 3...had a 41.5-yard average on four punts, includingthreeinsidethe20,againstWoffordonSept.10;namedteamspecialteamsplayer-of-the-game...hada46.0-yardaverageonthreepuntsagainst#19AuburnonSept.17...hada48.7-yardaverageonthreepunts and seven kickoffs against Boston College on Oct. 8...had a38.3-yardaverageonthreepuntsatGeorgiaTechonOct.29;namedteam special teams player-of-the-game...had a 45.7-yard averageonsevenpuntsatN.C.StateonNov.19;namedteamspecialteamsplayer-of-the-game...hada41.6-yardaverageonfivepuntsagainst#3VirginiaTechintheACCChampionshipgameonDec.3;namedteamspecialteamsplayer-of-the-game. 2010:AcademicAll-ACCselection...teamSpecialist-of-the-Year...had a 42.7-yard average on 60 punts along with 19 punts insidethe20,ninepuntsof50+yards,anda40.6-yardnetaveragein13games(13starts)...onlyACCpuntertobenamedoneof10semifinal-ists for the Ray Guy Award...second-team All-ACC by Phil Steele...his 40.6-yard net punting average was a big reason Clemson was24thinthenationinnetpunting...thirdintheACCinpunting...his40.6-yardnetaveragewasthird-best inschoolhistory...hadtwoofthelongestfourpunts inTigerhistory;hehada79-yarderagainstNorthTexasanda76-yarderatBostonCollege...teamspecialteamsplayer-of-the-game by the coaches against North Texas and N.C.State...hada51.5-yardaverageonsixpuntsagainstNorthTexastoearn ACC Specialist-of-the-Week honors; that included a 79-yardpunt,thesecond-longestpuntinTigerhistory;his51.5-yardaveragewasfourth-bestinTigerhistory;itisthelongestpuntinaTigerroadgame;his51.0-yardnetaveragesetaschoolrecord...hada47.8-yardaverageagainst#16Miami(FL),includinga47.7-yardnetaverage. 2009: AcademicAll-ACCselection...consistentplayeraveraged39.1yardsperpunt in2009...had19punts insidethe20-yard line,includingtwointhewinoverKentuckyintheMusicCityBowl...aver-agedat least40yardsperpuntagainstMiddleTennessee,BostonCollege,Miami(FL)andFloridaState(allClemsonvictories)...hada46.3 net punting figure in the win over #8 Miami (FL)...seventh intheACCingrosspuntingaverage...Clemson’sspecialteamsplayer-of-the-weekbyTigercoachesfortheTCUgamewhenheaveraged39yardsperpunt(fivepunts)andplacedtwoinsidethe20.

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P • 6-2 • 205 • Sr. • 3VLLawrenceville, GABrookwood HS

2008:First-yearfreshmanwhobegantheseasonasthestartingpunter;hehadquiteachallenge inthatfirstgame inthathewasplayingagainst#24Alabama;heplayedwellwithfourpuntsfora40.0-yardaverage...becamethefirstfreshmantopuntfortheTigersin an opener since Cole Chason (2003)...started at punter againstGeorgiaTechandhadthreepunts fora36.7-yardaverage...playedinthreegames;theytookplaceinthefirstsevengames...hada38.5-yardaverageandanetof36.3yards...hada longpuntof54yardsalongwithtwopuntsinsidethe20andtwopuntsof50+yards. Before Clemson: Ratedasthe#2punterinthenationbyScout.com...#6kickerinthenationbyESPN.com...helpedBrookwoodHightothreeregiontitlesandastatechampionshipappearance...all-statepunterbytheGeorgiaSportswriters...first-teamall-statepunterbyAtlanta Journal-Constitutionasasenior...secondplaceinthe2007Scout.comKickingExpo...coachedbyMarkCrews...recruitedbyRonWest...choseClemsonoverHawaii,Illinois,Maryland,andWakeForest. Personal: Hisbrother,Walker,wasafreshmansoccerplayeratFurmanin2011...namedtoClemson’sAll-AcademicTeamin2009-10;eachsporthasjustonerepresentativeanditwasZimmermanforthefootballteam...three-timememberoftheACCAcademicHonorRoll...majoringinEnglish...bornNov.15,1989.

Zimmerman 2008 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent P Yds Avg PR-Yds Net -20 +508-30 Alabama *4 160 40.0 2-23 34.3 0 19-6 The Citadel DNP9-13 N.C. State DNP9-20 S.C. State DNP9-27 Maryland DNP10-9 atWakeForest 5 192 38.4 1-0 38.4 2 110-18 Georgia Tech *3 110 36.7 1-4 35.3 0 011-1 atBostonCollege DNP11-8 atFloridaState DNP11-15 Duke DNP11-22 atVirginia DNP11-29 South Carolina DNP1-1 Nebraska DNPTotals 12 462 38.5 4-27 36.3 2 2*-start

Zimmerman 2009 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent P Yds Avg PR-Yds Net -20 +509-5 Middle Tennessee *3 129 43.0 0-0 43.0 1 19-10 atGeorgiaTech *5 161 32.2 0-0 32.2 1 09-19 Boston College *5 224 44.8 1-8 43.2 1 19-26 TCU *5 195 39.0 2-8 37.4 2 010-3 atMaryland *7 274 39.1 5-50 32.0 1 110-17 Wake Forest *4 155 38.8 1-6 37.3 1 010-24 atMiami(FL) *3 136 45.3 1-(-3) 46.3 2 010-31 Coastal Carolina *3 115 38.3 2-14 33.7 2 011-7 Florida State *3 127 42.3 1-42 28.3 1 111-14 atN.C.State *3 112 37.3 1-5 35.7 1 011-21 Virginia *3 115 38.3 2-12 34.3 2 011-28 atSouthCarolina *7 264 37.7 4-31 33.3 2 012-5 GeorgiaTech DNP12-27 Kentucky *4 146 36.5 1-(-2) 37.0 2 0Totals 55 2153 39.1 21-171 36.0 19 4*-start

Zimmerman 2010 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent P Yds Avg PR-Yds Net -20 +509-4 North Texas *6 309 51.5 2-3 51.0 1 29-11 Presbyterian College *3 139 46.3 1-30 36.3 0 09-18 atAuburn *7 289 41.3 2-6 40.4 3 110-2 Miami (FL) *6 287 47.8 4-1 47.7 2 310-9 atNorthCarolina *5 201 40.2 1-7 38.8 2 110-16 Maryland *7 272 38.9 3-28 34.9 4 010-23 Georgia Tech *2 79 39.5 0-0 39.5 0 010-30 atBostonCollege *2 108 54.0 0-0 54.0 0 111-6 N.C. State *4 147 36.8 0-0 36.8 2 011-13 atFloridaState *3 121 40.3 1-0 40.3 1 111-20 atWakeForest *2 91 45.5 0-0 45.5 2 011-27 South Carolina *9 345 38.3 2-17 36.4 1 012-31 SouthFlorida *4 175 43.8 2-38 34.3 1 0Totals 60 2563 42.7 18-130 40.6 19 9*-start

Zimmerman 2011 Game-By-Game StatsDate Opponent P Yds Avg PR-Yds Net -20 +509-3 Troy *6 255 42.5 3-22 38.8 2 19-10 Wofford *4 166 41.5 0-0 41.5 3 09-17 Auburn *3 138 46.0 2-6 44.0 1 19-24 Florida State *1 43 43.0 0-0 43.0 1 010-1 atVirginiaTech *8 331 41.4 5-39 36.5 1 110-8 Boston College *3 146 48.7 1-7 46.3 1 110-15 atMaryland *4 173 43.3 3-36 34.3 0 010-22 North Carolina *6 241 40.2 3-9 38.7 3 110-29 atGeorgiaTech *3 115 38.3 1-7 36.0 1 111-12 Wake Forest *3 116 38.7 3-63 17.7 0 011-19 atN.C.State *7 320 45.7 2-37 40.4 0 211-26 atSouthCarolina *6 227 37.8 0-0 37.8 3 012-3 VirginiaTech *5 208 41.6 0-0 41.6 2 1Totals 59 2479 42.0 23-226 38.2 18 9*-start

Zimmerman Career StatsYear G-S P Yds Avg -20 +50 TB HB LG Net2008 3-2 12 462 38.5 2 2 0 0 54 36.32009 13-13 55 2153 39.1 19 4 4 0 55 36.02010 13-13 60 2563 42.7 19 9 7 1 79 40.62011 13-13 59 2479 42.0 18 9 9 0 59 38.2Totals 42-41 186 7657 41.2 58 24 20 1 79 37.9DAWSON ZIMMERMAN

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IN 2011, TAJH BOYD HAS ACCUMULATED 3,578 PASSING YARDS AND 31 PASSING TOUCHDOWNS, BOTH SCHOOL RECORDS.

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CU Opp.TOTAL OFFENSE 5728 4932 TotalPlays 981 897 Touchdowns 51 38 YardsPerPlay 5.8 5.5 YardsPerGame 440.6 379.4RUSHING YARDS 2026 2294 Carries 503 526 Touchdowns 20 18 YardsPerCarry 4.0 4.4 YardsPerGame 155.8 176.5PASSING YARDS 3702 2638 Attempts 478 371 Completions 287 211 HadIntercepted 10 13 Touchdowns 31 20 CompletionPercentage 60.0 56.9 YardsPerAttempt 7.74 7.11 YardsPerCompletion 12.9 12.5 Efficiency 142.3 127.4 YardsPerGame 284.8 202.9PUNTING YARDS 2545 2830 NumberofPunts 61 73 AveragePunt 41.7 38.8 HadBlocked 0 1 NetPunting 38.0 37.5PUNT RETURN YARDS 90 226 NumberofReturns 12 23 Touchdowns 0 1 AverageReturn 7.5 9.8INTERCEPTION RETURN YARDS 246 175 NumberofInterceptions 13 10 Touchdowns 1 1 ReturnYardsPerInterception 18.9 17.5FUMBLE RETURN YARDS 23 29 NumberofReturns 3 2 Touchdowns 1 1 AverageReturn 7.7 14.5TOTAL RETURN YARDS 359 430MISCELLANEOUS YARDS 0 0KICKOFF RETURN YARDS 1215 1385 NumberofReturns 53 70 Touchdowns 1 1 AverageReturn 22.9 19.8FIRST DOWNS 291 252 ByRushing 107 118 ByPassing 168 113 ByPenalty 16 21 PerGame 22.4 19.4PENALTIES (#-Yards) 56-497 75-662 PenaltiesPerGame 4.3 5.8 PenaltyYardsPerGame 38.2 50.9FUMBLES (#-Lost) 21-10 25-9TURNOVERS 20 22 PointsOffTurnovers 68 75AVERAGE STARTING FIELD POSITION C33 O29SACKS (#-Yards) 24-175 30-215THIRD-DOWN CONVERSIONS 91-204 76-194 Percentage 44.6 39.2FOURTH-DOWN CONVERSIONS 7-17 9-22 Percentage 41.2 40.9TIME OF POSSESSION 370:05 409:55 PerGame 28:28 31:32

Team Scoring CU Opp.POINTS 437 340 PointsPerGame 33.6 26.2TOUCHDOWNS 54 42 ByRushing 20 18 ByPassing 31 20 ByReturn 3 4 ByRecovery 0 0FIELD GOALS 20-25 16-18PAT (Kicks) 49-51 40-41PAT (Runs) 0-1 0-0PAT (Passes) 2-2 0-1PAT (Returns) 0 0SAFETIES 0 0

Scoring By Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TotCLEMSON 100 90 145 102 --- 437Opponents 96 112 85 47 --- 340

Offensive Stats # RUSHING G-S Car Gain Loss Net Y/C C/G Y/G TD 10+ 20+ LG23 AndreEllington,RB 12-12 213 1099 37 1062 5.0 17.8 88.5 10 27 9 74 5 MikeBellamy,RB 12-0 57 360 17 343 6.0 4.8 28.6 3 11 2 75 2 SammyWatkins,WR 12-9 31 241 12 229 7.4 2.6 19.1 0 7 4 3322 D.J.Howard,RB 11-2 40 231 5 226 5.7 3.6 20.5 1 5 2 3710 TajhBoyd,QB 13-13 132 416 230 186 1.4 10.2 14.3 5 9 0 1425 RoderickMcDowell,RB 12-0 10 32 3 29 2.9 0.8 2.4 0 1 0 1016 AdamHumphries,WR 13-2 2 7 0 7 3.5 0.2 0.5 0 0 0 463 BrandonThomas,OL 12-9 0 0 0 0 ---- 0.0 0.0 1 0 0 030 ChadDiehl,FB 13-2 1 0 0 0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0 0 0 013 SpencerBenton,PK/P 9-0 1 0 9 -9 -9.0 0.1 -1.0 0 0 0 -9 8 ColeStoudt,QB 5-0 4 8 19 -11 -2.8 0.8 -2.2 0 0 0 719 CharonePeake,WR 13-0 1 0 13 -13 -13.0 0.1 -1.0 0 0 0 -13 TEAM 13-13 11 0 23 -23 -2.1 0.8 -1.8 0 0 0 -1 CLEMSON 13-13 503 2394 368 2026 4.0 38.7 155.8 20 60 17 75 Opponents 13-13 526 2594 300 2294 4.4 40.5 176.5 18 62 18 56

# PASSING G-S Cm-Att-I Yards TD LG 20+ Cm% Y/A Y/C Y/G Eff10 TajhBoyd,QB 13-13 274-453-10 3578 31 65 48 60.5 7.90 13.1 275.2 145.0 8 ColeStoudt,QB 5-0 12-20-0 115 0 50 1 60.0 5.75 9.6 23.0 108.3 2 SammyWatkins,WR 12-9 1-1-0 9 0 9 0 100.0 9.00 9.0 0.8 175.623 AndreEllington,RB 12-12 0-1-0 0 0 --- 0 0.0 0.00 ---- 0.0 0.0 TEAM 13-13 0-1-0 0 0 --- 0 0.0 0.00 ---- 0.0 0.0 6 DeAndreHopkins,WR 13-10 0-2-0 0 0 --- 0 0.0 0.00 ---- 0.0 0.0 CLEMSON 13-13 287-478-10 3702 31 65 49 60.0 7.74 12.9 284.8 142.3 Opponents 13-13 211-371-13 2638 20 66 32 56.9 7.11 12.5 202.9 127.4

# RECEIVING G-S Rec Yards Y/Rec Rec/G Y/G TD 20+ LG 2 SammyWatkins,WR 12-9 77 1153 15.0 6.4 96.1 11 18 65 6 DeAndreHopkins,WR 13-10 62 871 14.0 4.8 67.0 4 12 5083 DwayneAllen,TE 13-13 48 577 12.0 3.7 44.4 8 7 5418 JaronBrown,WR 13-11 29 382 13.2 2.2 29.4 4 3 2923 AndreEllington,RB 12-12 22 109 5.0 1.8 9.1 0 0 1980 BrandonFord,TE/WR 13-1 13 166 12.8 1.0 12.8 2 3 5016 AdamHumphries,WR 13-2 13 118 9.1 1.0 9.1 0 0 18 1 MartavisBryant,WR 13-2 7 201 28.7 0.5 15.5 2 5 5419 CharonePeake,WR 13-0 4 71 17.8 0.3 5.5 0 1 24 9 JoeCraig,WR 6-0 3 18 6.0 0.5 3.0 0 0 1322 D.J.Howard,RB 11-2 2 2 1.0 0.2 0.2 0 0 4 5 MikeBellamy,RB 12-0 2 4 2.0 0.2 0.3 0 0 411 BryceMcNeal,WR 3-1 1 8 8.0 0.3 2.7 0 0 826 MarquanJones,WR 12-0 1 6 6.0 0.1 0.5 0 0 625 RoderickMcDowell,RB 12-0 1 -1 -1.0 0.1 -0.1 0 0 -163 BrandonThomas,OL 12-9 1 -1 -1.0 0.1 -0.1 0 0 -186 SamCooper,TE 13-0 1 18 18.0 0.1 1.4 0 0 18 CLEMSON 13-13 287 3702 12.9 22.1 284.8 31 49 65 Opponents 13-13 211 2638 12.5 16.2 202.9 20 32 66

# TOTAL OFFENSE G-S PL Rush Pass Total Y/PL TDR Y/G10 TajhBoyd,QB 13-13 585 186 3578 3764 6.4 36 289.523 AndreEllington,RB 12-12 214 1062 0 1062 5.0 10 88.5 5 MikeBellamy,RB 12-0 57 343 --- 343 6.0 3 28.6 2 SammyWatkins,WR 12-9 32 229 9 238 7.4 0 19.822 D.J.Howard,RB 11-2 40 226 --- 226 5.7 1 20.5 8 ColeStoudt,QB 5-0 24 -11 115 104 4.3 0 20.825 RoderickMcDowell,RB 12-0 10 29 --- 29 2.9 0 2.416 AdamHumphries,WR 13-2 2 7 --- 7 3.5 0 0.563 BrandonThomas,OL 12-9 0 0 --- 0 ---- 1 0.030 ChadDiehl,FB 13-2 1 0 --- 0 0.0 0 0.0 6 DeAndreHopkins,WR 13-10 2 --- 0 0 0.0 0 0.013 SpencerBenton,PK/P 9-0 1 -9 --- -9 -9.0 0 -1.019 CharonePeake,WR 13-0 1 -13 --- -13 -13.0 0 -1.0 TEAM 13-13 12 -23 0 -23 -1.9 0 -1.8 CLEMSON 13-13 981 2026 3702 5728 5.8 51 440.6 Opponents 13-13 897 2294 2638 4932 5.5 38 379.4

# ALL-PURPOSE G-S PL Rush Rec PR KOR IR Total TD Y/G 2 SammyWatkins,WR 12-9 136 229 1153 12 683 --- 2077 12 173.123 AndreEllington,RB 12-12 240 1062 109 --- 131 --- 1302 10 108.5 6 DeAndreHopkins,WR 13-10 71 --- 871 49 --- --- 920 4 70.818 JaronBrown,WR 13-11 42 --- 382 --- 272 --- 654 4 50.383 DwayneAllen,TE 13-13 48 --- 577 --- --- --- 577 8 44.4 5 MikeBellamy,RB 12-0 63 343 4 --- 64 --- 411 3 34.3 1 MartavisBryant,WR 13-2 9 --- 201 --- 45 --- 246 2 18.922 D.J.Howard,RB 11-2 42 226 2 --- --- --- 228 1 20.710 TajhBoyd,QB 13-13 132 186 --- --- --- --- 186 5 14.380 BrandonFord,TE/WR 13-1 13 --- 166 --- --- --- 166 2 12.816 AdamHumphries,WR 13-2 15 7 118 --- --- --- 125 0 9.617 BashaudBreeland,CB 13-6 2 --- --- --- --- 93 93 0 7.219 CharonePeake,WR 13-0 7 -13 71 --- 22 --- 80 0 6.2 5 JonathanMeeks,S 13-9 3 --- --- --- --- 58 58 0 4.537 KantrellBrown,S 13-0 1 --- --- --- --- 43 43 0 3.382 DrewTraylor,TE 9-0 1 --- --- 29 --- --- 29 0 3.225 RoderickMcDowell,RB 12-0 11 29 -1 --- --- --- 28 0 2.331 RashardHall,S 12-11 1 --- --- --- --- 26 26 0 2.290 KourtneiBrown,DE 13-0 1 --- --- --- --- 20 20 1 1.5 9 JoeCraig,WR 6-0 3 --- 18 --- --- --- 18 0 3.018 SamCooper,TE 13-0 1 --- 18 --- --- --- 18 0 1.411 BryceMcNeal,WR 3-1 1 --- 8 --- --- --- 8 0 2.726 MarquanJones,WR 12-0 1 --- 6 --- --- --- 6 0 0.534 QuandonChristian,LB 13-7 1 --- --- --- --- 4 4 0 0.321 DariusRobinson,CB 10-6 1 --- --- --- --- 2 2 0 0.229 XavierBrewer,DB 12-12 1 --- --- --- --- 0 0 0 0.030 ChadDiehl,FB 13-2 1 0 --- --- --- --- 0 0 0.015 CotySensabaugh,CB 13-13 1 --- --- --- --- 0 0 0 0.027 RobertSmith,S 13-1 1 --- --- --- --- 0 0 0 0.063 BrandonThomas,OL 12-9 1 0 -1 --- --- --- -1 1 -0.135 MansaJoseph,RB 12-0 1 --- --- --- -2 --- -2 0 -0.213 SpencerBenton,PK/P 9-0 1 -9 --- --- --- --- -9 0 -1.0 8 ColeStoudt,QB 5-0 4 -11 --- --- --- --- -11 0 -2.2 TEAM 13-13 11 -23 --- --- --- --- -23 0 -1.8 CLEMSON 13-13 868 2026 3702 90 1215 246 7279 53 559.9 Opponents 13-13 640 2294 2638 226 1385 175 6718 41 516.8

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# Player G-S Snaps Hit Ast Total TFL Sacks PBU QP *ST31 RashardHall,S 12-11 714 52 29 81 3-20 1-14 1 1 240 AndreBranch,DE 13-13 698 59 19 78 16-84 10.5-75 1 1742 CoricoHawkins,LB 13-10 653 57 16 73 4-8 2 2 498 BrandonThompson,DT 13-12 669 45 28 73 7-23 2.5-12 1846 JonathanWillard,LB 13-11 614 50 19 69 2.5-6 4 1 197 MalliciahGoodman,DE 13-13 700 40 15 55 4-21 2-18 1 1394 RennieMoore,DT 13-11 669 39 16 55 9-48 4-33 2 1829 XavierBrewer,DB 12-12 682 39 14 53 3-6 7 3 2 5 JonathanMeeks,S 13-9 664 43 10 53 1-1 5 4 617 BashaudBreeland,CB 13-6 561 36 10 46 1-1 4 715 CotySensabaugh,CB 13-13 904 33 4 37 1-3 11 2 234 QuandonChristian,LB 13-7 402 27 7 34 1.5-2 1 3 143 TylerShatley,DT 13-2 300 9 20 29 1 212 StephoneAnthony,LB 12-3 247 23 5 28 6-29 2-19 1 2 333 SpencerShuey,LB 13-0 48 18 8 26 1893 CoreyCrawford,DE 13-0 220 15 10 25 2-4 2 314 MartinJenkins,CB 13-2 257 16 8 24 1-2 6 290 KourtneiBrown,DE 13-0 232 16 5 21 3-5 2-4 2 299 DeShawnWilliams,DT 13-1 114 12 8 20 2-521 DariusRobinson,CB 10-6 323 15 2 17 1-2 1 1 420 LateekTownsend,LB 9-0 3 9 7 16 1684 DarrellSmith,FB/TE 13-0 -- 8 7 15 1532 CarltonLewis,S 11-0 136 6 4 10 2 2 137 KantrellBrown,S 13-0 43 8 2 10 7 8 JustinParker,LB 13-0 33 5 5 10 727 RobertSmith,S 13-1 53 7 2 9 7 6 TavarisBarnes,DT 8-0 58 4 2 6 338 GarryPeters,CB 10-0 12 4 2 6 6 7 TonySteward,LB 5-0 36 3 2 5 113 SpencerBenton,PK/P 9-0 -- 4 1 5 583 DwayneAllen,TE 13-13 -- 3 1 4 241 DanielAndrews,LB 13-0 28 1 3 4 223 AndreEllington,RB 12-12 -- 2 1 316 AdamHumphries,WR 13-2 -- 3 0 3 230 ChadDiehl,FB 13-2 -- 2 1 3 324 DemontBuice,RB 5-0 -- 1 1 2 250 GradyJarrett,DT 8-0 52 1 1 2 182 DrewTraylor,TE 9-0 -- 2 0 2 2 3 VicBeasley,DE 9-0 16 1 1 2 135 MansaJoseph,RB 12-0 -- 2 0 2 286 SamCooper,TE 13-0 -- 0 2 2 248 DanteStewart,CB 1-0 2 0 1 195 TraThomas,DT 2-0 8 0 1 110 TajhBoyd,QB 13-13 -- 1 0 118 JaronBrown,WR 13-11 -- 1 0 172 LandonWalker,OT 13-13 -- 1 0 196 DawsonZimmerman,P 13-13 -- 1 0 1 139 ChandlerCatanzaro,PK 13-13 -- 0 1 1 152 PhillipFajgenbaum,LS 13-0 -- 0 1 1 139 StevenDemaras,LB 1-0 3 0 0 091 JoshWatson,DT 4-0 18 0 0 0 2 Totals 13-13 724 302 1026 68-270 24-175 55 100 137

# INTERCEPTIONS G-S Int Yards Avg TD LG 5 JonathanMeeks,S 13-9 3 58 19.3 0 4129 BashaudBreeland,CB 13-6 2 93 46.5 0 6421 DariusRobinson,CB 10-6 1 2 2.0 0 231 RashardHall,S 12-11 1 26 26.0 0 2629 XavierBrewer,DB 12-12 1 0 0.0 0 037 KantrellBrown,S 13-0 1 43 43.0 0 4390 KourtneiBrown,DE 13-0 1 20 20.0 1 2034 QuandonChristian,LB 13-7 1 4 4.0 0 415 CotySensabaugh,CB 13-13 1 0 0.0 0 027 RobertSmith,S 13-1 1 0 0.0 0 0 CLEMSON 13-13 13 246 18.9 1 64 Opponents 13-13 10 175 17.5 1 50

Caused Fumbles (11):St.Anthony2,Benton1,Branch1,Goodman1,Hall1,Lewis1,Moore1,R.Smith1,Thompson1,Willard1

Recovered Fumbles (9):Hall2,Meeks2,Branch1,Ko.Brown1,Moore1,Peters1,Shatley1Takeaways (22):Meeks5,Hall3,Breeland2,Ko.Brown2,Branch1,Brewer1,Ka.Brown1,Christian1,Moore1,Peters1,

Robinson1,Sensabaugh1,Shatley1,R.Smith1Blocked Kicks (1):Traylor1

*-specialteamstackles;Note:Specialteamstacklesandtacklesafterturnoversareincludedintackletotals;tackletotalsarefromcoachesfilmgrade.

ScoreboardDate Site W-L Score Opponent (AP,USA) Attendance CU AP,USA Leading Rusher(s) Leading Passer(s) Leading Receiver(s) Leading Tackler(s)9-3 H W 43-19 Troy 74,135 Ellington (18-89) Boyd (20-30-264) Watkins (7-81) Hall, Hawkins, Willard (8)9-10 H W 35-27 Wofford 73,500 Ellington (22-165) Boyd (18-29-261) Hopkins (5-73) Branch (11)9-17 H W 38-24 Auburn (21,19) 82,000 Howard (9-86) Boyd (30-42-386) Watkins (10-155) Meeks (7)9-24 H W 35-30 * Florida State (11,14) 82,000 21,22 Ellington (23-71) Boyd (22-35-344) Watkins (7-141) Breeland, Hall (6)10-1 Â W 23-3 *VirginiaTech(11,10) 66,233 13,15 Bellamy(6-47) Boyd(13-32-204) Allen(4-75) Branch(11)10-8 H W 36-14 * Boston College 78,000 8,8 Ellington (22-117) Boyd (16-26-283) Watkins (7-152) Willard (13)10-15 Â W 56-45 *Maryland 47,961 8,8 Ellington(24-212) Boyd(26-38-270) Watkins(8-105) Thompson(7)10-22 H W 59-38 * North Carolina 79,000 8,8 Howard (7-25) Boyd (27-46-367) Hopkins (9-157) Willard (8)10-29 Â L 17-31 *GeorgiaTech 55,646 6,6 Bellamy(8-67) Boyd(23-40-295) Watkins(9-153) Hawkins(14)11-12 H W 31-28 * Wake Forest 79,000 9,10 Ellington (25-98) Boyd (27-43-343) Ja. Brown (6-78) Hall (10)11-19 A L 13-37 *N.C.State 57,583 7,8 Ellington(9-28) Boyd(21-34-238) Hopkins(5-124) Branch(9)11-26 Â L 13-34 SouthCarolina(14,13) 83,422 18,17 Ellington(13-66) Boyd(11-29-83) Watkins(4-39) Breeland(11)12-3 ^N1 W 38-10 #VirginiaTech(5,3) 73,675 21,21 Ellington(20-125) Boyd(20-29-240) Hopkins(7-92) Hall(8)1-4 ^N2 ºWestVirginia(23,22) 14,14*-ACCregular-seasongame;#-ACCChampionshipgame;º-OrangeBowl;̂ -nightgame;N1-Charlotte,NC;N2-MiamiGardens,FL;Note:BolddenotesaClemsonhomegame;unofficialhomeattendance-547,635(78,234pergame);unofficialtotal(home,away,neutral)attendance-932,155(71,704pergame).

Special Teams & Miscellaneous Stats # PUNTING P Yards Y/P LG -20 50+ TB HB *Net96 DawsonZimmerman,P 59 2479 42.0 59 18 9 9 0 38.213 SpencerBenton,PK/P 2 66 33.0 43 1 0 0 0 33.0 CLEMSON 61 2545 41.7 59 19 9 9 0 38.0 Opponents 73 2830 38.8 61 19 9 7 1 37.5

# FIELD GOALS FG-FGA Pct 11-29 30-39 40-49 50+ LG HB39 ChandlerCatanzaro,PK 20-25 80.0 6-6 7-9 7-10 0-0 47 0 CLEMSON 20-25 80.0 6-6 7-9 7-10 0-0 47 0 Opponents 16-18 88.9 8-8 6-7 2-3 0-0 47 0

# KICKOFFS KO TB GL OB Ret Y/R Avg End -2113 SpencerBenton,PK/P 49 11 10 2 36-657 18.3 24Y.Line 2296 DawsonZimmerman,P 17 1 0 0 16-311 19.4 27Y.Line 439 ChandlerCatanzaro,PK^ 19 0 3 1 18-417 23.2 31Y.Line 4 CLEMSON 85 12 13 3 70-1385 19.8 26 Y. Line 30 Opponents 71 18 5 0 53-1215 22.9 28 Y. Line 30

# PUNT RETURNS PR Yards Avg TD LG 6 DeAndreHopkins,WR 9 49 5.4 0 2282 DrewTraylor,TE 1 29 29.0 0 29 2 SammyWatkins,WR 2 12 6.0 0 12 CLEMSON 12 90 7.5 0 29 Opponents 23 226 9.8 1 50

# KICKOFF RETURNS KOR Yards Avg TD LG 2 SammyWatkins,WR 26 683 26.3 1 8918 JaronBrown,WR 13 272 20.9 0 3623 AndreEllington,RB 5 131 26.2 0 55 5 MikeBellamy,RB 4 64 16.0 0 39 1 MartavisBryant,WR 2 45 22.5 0 3619 CharonePeake,WR 2 22 11.0 0 1335 MansaJoseph,RB 1 -2 -2.0 0 -2 CLEMSON 53 1215 22.9 1 89 Opponents 70 1385 19.8 1 100

# FUMBLE RETURNS FR Yards Avg TD LG90 KourtneiBrown,DE 1 26 26.0 1 26 5 JonathanMeeks,S 1 3 3.0 0 331 RashardHall,S 1 -6 -6.0 0 -6 CLEMSON 3 23 7.7 1 26 Opponents 2 29 14.5 1 25

# SCORING G-S TD R-P-˚Re #2Pt FG-FGA $PAT Pts Pts/G39 ChandlerCatanzaro,PK 13-13 0 0-0-0 20-25 49-50 109 8.4 2 SammyWatkins,WR 12-9 12 0-11-1 72 6.023 AndreEllington,RB 12-12 10 10-0-0 60 5.083 DwayneAllen,TE 13-13 8 0-8-0 1 50 3.810 TajhBoyd,QB 13-13 5 5-0-0 30 2.3 6 DeAndreHopkins,WR 13-10 4 0-4-0 1 26 2.018 JaronBrown,WR 13-11 4 0-4-0 24 1.8 5 MikeBellamy,RB 12-0 3 3-0-0 18 1.590 KourtneiBrown,DE 13-0 2 0-0-2 12 0.9 1 MartavisBryant,WR 13-2 2 0-2-0 12 0.980 BrandonFord,TE/WR 13-1 2 0-2-0 12 0.922 D.J.Howard,RB 11-2 1 1-0-0 6 0.563 BrandonThomas,OL 12-9 1 1-0-0 6 0.5 TEAM 13-13 0 0-0-0 0-1 0 0.0 CLEMSON 13-13 54 20-31-3 2 20-25 49-51 437 33.6 Opponents 13-13 42 18-20-4 0 16-18 40-41 340 26.2

RED ZONE Poss. TD FG TO MFG Downs Half Pts Pts/PCLEMSON 50 31 11 4 1 1 2 250 5.0Opponents 42 21 14 4 1 2 0 188 4.5

FIRST & GOAL Poss. TD FG TO MFG Downs Half Pts Pts/PCLEMSON 31 21 7 2 0 1 0 167 5.4Opponents 22 12 6 4 0 0 0 101 4.6

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2011 Team Game-By-Game StatsCategory TRO WOF AUB FSU VAT BOC UMD UNC GAT WFU NCS USC ^VAT WVU TotalsPoints 43 35 38 35 23 36 56 59 17 31 13 13 38 437 19 27 24 30 3 14 45 38 31 28 37 34 10 340Total Offense 468 476 624 443 323 500 576 450 399 522 337 153 457 5728 423 399 435 365 258 258 468 418 443 317 398 420 330 4932Plays 69 71 92 85 67 78 80 84 65 86 69 60 75 981 78 65 63 53 67 57 83 63 76 72 74 73 73 897Yards Per Play 6.8 6.7 6.8 5.2 4.8 6.4 7.3 5.4 6.1 6.1 4.9 2.6 6.1 5.8 5.4 6.1 6.9 6.9 3.9 4.5 6.1 6.6 5.8 4.4 5.4 5.8 4.5 5.5Rushing Yards 197 215 238 99 119 180 306 77 95 179 34 70 217 2026 165 272 237 29 133 126 291 102 383 145 145 210 56 2294Carries 38 42 50 50 35 41 42 36 24 42 28 30 45 503 36 57 38 15 40 35 48 28 67 35 45 53 29 52610+ Yard Carries 6 7 4 2 2 7 8 3 4 3 3 4 7 60 2 7 5 2 7 1 12 3 9 3 4 6 1 6220+ Yard Carries 3 1 2 0 1 1 4 0 0 2 0 0 3 17 1 3 2 0 0 1 4 0 3 1 1 2 0 18Passing Yards 271 261 386 344 204 320 270 373 304 343 303 83 240 3702 258 127 198 336 125 132 177 316 60 172 253 210 274 2638Completions 21 18 30 22 13 22 26 28 24 27 25 11 20 287 24 2 12 24 15 14 17 20 4 24 19 14 22 211Passing Attempts 31 29 42 35 32 37 38 48 41 44 41 30 30 478 42 8 25 38 27 22 35 35 9 37 29 20 44 371Had Intercepted 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 2 2 1 0 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 0 0 0 2 13Completion Percentage 67.7 62.1 71.4 62.9 40.6 59.5 68.4 58.3 58.5 61.4 61.0 36.7 66.7 60.0 57.1 25.0 48.0 63.2 55.6 63.6 48.6 57.1 44.4 64.9 65.5 70.0 50.0 56.9Passing Efficiency 166.7 171.8 180.1 173.7 98.2 141.0 157.6 158.0 119.1 132.8 113.3 64.2 166.9 142.3 111.8 174.6 119.7 158.2 87.0 119.9 113.6 134.7 78.2 112.8 172.9 207.7 100.7 127.420+ Yard Completions 3 3 4 6 4 7 2 6 3 3 3 1 4 49 3 2 3 5 0 1 3 4 1 0 4 2 4 32First Downs 16 20 32 26 18 25 28 26 18 27 18 12 25 291 19 16 19 19 17 14 25 19 22 22 22 19 19 252Total Touchdowns 5 5 5 5 3 3 7 8 2 4 1 1 5 54 2 3 3 4 0 2 6 5 4 4 4 4 1 42Rushing Touchdowns 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 0 2 20 1 2 2 0 0 1 2 2 4 2 1 1 0 18Passing Touchdowns 3 3 4 3 1 1 4 5 1 2 0 1 3 31 1 1 1 3 0 1 3 2 0 1 3 3 1 20Field Goals 3-3 0-1 1-1 0-1 1-1 5-5 2-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-2 2-2 1-1 20-25 2-2 2-2 1-1 1-1 1-1 0-0 1-1 1-1 1-1 0-2 3-3 2-2 1-1 16-18Punting 6-255 4-166 3-138 3-109 8-331 3-146 4-173 6-241 3-115 3-116 7-320 6-227 5-208 61-2545 8-338 5-176 6-248 5-214 8-235 5-198 5-189 5-201 3-132 5-219 8-300 4-103 6-277 73-2830Punting Average 42.5 41.5 46.0 36.3 41.4 48.7 43.3 40.2 38.3 38.7 45.7 37.8 41.6 41.7 42.3 35.2 41.3 42.8 29.4 39.6 37.8 40.2 44.0 43.8 37.5 25.8 46.2 38.8Net Punting Average* 38.8 41.5 44.0 36.3 36.5 46.3 34.3 38.7 36.0 17.7 40.4 37.8 41.6 38.0 40.1 35.2 41.3 37.0 29.4 39.6 37.8 39.0 44.0 43.2 37.1 18.5 45.7 37.5Time of Possession 27:50 26:33 36:15 37:07 25:09 27:54 31:12 30:52 21:00 29:49 23:31 22:43 30:10 28:28 32:10 33:27 23:45 22:53 34:51 32:06 28:48 29:08 39:00 30:11 36:29 37:17 29:50 31:32Third-Down Conversions 5-16 7-15 14-18 9-17 7-17 5-14 8-15 8-18 5-13 9-16 2-14 6-17 6-14 91-204 7-18 6-16 5-13 3-10 4-16 5-12 9-18 2-12 7-14 8-16 5-15 8-18 7-16 76-194Fourth-Down Conversions 0-1 1-3 0-0 0-2 0-0 2-2 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-3 1-3 1-2 0-1 7-17 0-1 2-3 1-1 0-1 0-1 0-2 1-3 1-2 1-2 0-1 0-0 2-2 1-3 9-22Average Starting Field Positionº 38 38 19 32 31 32 37 35 31 25 28 41 38 33 26 21 24 22 30 30 32 30 32 36 38 31 24 29Red-Zone Scoring 2-3 2-4 4-5 3-4 2-2 4-4 7-7 4-4 1-2 4-4 3-5 3-3 3-3 42-50 4-4 3-3 1-2 2-2 1-2 1-1 3-3 3-4 5-6 1-3 6-6 4-4 1-2 35-42Red-Zone Touchdowns 2-3 2-4 4-5 3-4 1-2 2-4 5-7 3-4 1-2 4-4 1-5 1-3 2-3 31-50 2-4 1-3 1-2 1-2 0-2 1-1 2-3 2-4 4-6 1-3 3-6 3-4 0-2 21-42Red-Zone Points 13 14 28 21 10 20 42 24 7 28 13 13 17 250 19 13 7 10 3 7 17 17 31 7 30 24 3 188First-&-Goal Scoring 2-3 1-1 3-3 3-3 1-1 3-3 4-4 2-2 1-2 3-3 2-3 1-1 2-2 28-31 3-3 1-1 1-2 1-1 1-1 0-0 2-2 0-1 4-5 1-1 3-3 1-1 0-1 18-22First-&-Goal Touchdowns 2-3 1-1 3-3 3-3 1-1 1-3 2-4 2-2 1-2 3-3 1-3 0-1 1-2 21-31 1-3 1-1 1-2 1-1 0-1 0-0 2-2 0-1 3-5 1-1 1-3 1-1 0-1 12-22First-&-Goal Points 13 7 21 21 7 13 20 14 7 21 10 3 10 167 12 7 7 7 3 0 14 0 24 7 13 7 0 101Turnovers 1 1 1 1 1 0 2 1 4 3 4 1 0 20 3 1 1 1 2 2 1 6 2 0 0 0 3 22Points Off Turnovers 13 0 0 0 3 7 7 24 7 0 0 0 7 68 3 0 3 7 3 0 14 7 7 14 10 7 0 75Penalties 2-10 3-44 6-50 5-50 5-61 2-20 4-40 3-32 5-30 6-58 5-42 5-25 5-35 56-497 8-61 6-30 5-40 11-124 6-60 7-50 4-40 9-62 4-23 1-10 2-30 3-41 9-91 75-662Punt Returns 2-17 0-0 0-0 2-29 1-0 0-0 1-0 2-6 0-0 1-3 1-3 1-29 1-3 12-90 3-22 0-0 2-6 0-0 5-39 1-7 3-36 3-9 1-7 3-63 2-37 0-0 0-0 23-226Kickoff Returns 4-80 6-116 1-16 1-21 1-34 1-6 7-248 7-154 6-124 4-103 8-125 5-149 2-39 53-1215 6-117 6-103 4-63 3-89 5-60 8-160 10-191 10-290 3-62 5-59 2-34 2-22 6-135 70-1385Interception Returns 1-0 1-43 1-0 1-4 1-0 1-0 1-29 3-39 1-26 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-105 13-246 1-50 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-14 0-0 1-46 0-0 2-2 2-37 2-0 1-26 0-0 10-175Fumble Returns 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-3 0-0 0-0 2-20 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 3-23 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-25 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-4 0-0 0-0 2-29Sacks 1-8 0-0 1-1 2-18 4-31 3-15 4-24 1-14 1-1 1-13 2-12 2-16 2-22 24-175 3-9 4-31 0-0 2-14 1-9 2-22 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2011 Individual Offensive & Special Teams StatsRUSHING #5 Bellamy #10 Boyd #30 Diehl #23 Ellington #22 Howard #16 Humphries #25 McDowell #2 WatkinsOpponent Car Yds TD Car Yds TD Car Yds TD Car Yds TD Car Yds TD Car Yds TD Car Yds TD Car Yds TDTroy 3 81 1 10 -3 0 0 0 0 18 89 0 4 29 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0Wofford 2 19 0 10 9 1 1 0 0 22 165 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 30 0Auburn 11 36 0 7 30 0 0 0 0 14 46 1 9 86 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 44 0Florida State 2 -1 0 16 19 1 0 0 0 23 71 1 -- --- -- 0 0 0 2 6 0 3 13 0VirginiaTech 6 47 1 10 28 0 0 0 0 16 40 1 -- --- -- 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 0Boston College 4 24 0 6 37 1 0 0 0 22 117 1 2 13 0 1 4 0 1 5 0 1 -2 0Maryland 4 12 0 11 37 0 0 0 0 24 212 2 2 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 33 0North Carolina 6 20 0 11 8 1 0 0 0 7 5 0 7 25 0 1 3 0 3 17 0 1 -1 0GeorgiaTech 8 67 0 8 -1 0 0 0 0 -- --- -- 7 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0Wake Forest 1 8 0 11 27 0 0 0 0 25 98 2 3 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 32 0N.C.State 7 11 1 10 -10 0 0 0 0 9 28 0 1 13 0 0 0 0 -- --- -- -- --- --SouthCarolina 3 19 0 11 -23 0 0 0 0 13 66 0 1 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 9 0VirginiaTech^ -- --- -- 11 28 1 0 0 0 20 125 1 3 11 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 5 55 0WestVirginiaTotals 57 343 3 132 186 5 1 0 0 213 1062 10 40 226 1 2 7 0 10 29 0 31 229 0

PASSING #10 Boyd #23 Ellington #8 Stoudt #2 WatkinsOpponent Cm Att Yds Int TD Eff Cm Att Yds Int TD Eff Cm Att Yds Int TD Eff Cm Att Yds Int TD EffTroy 20 30 264 1 3 166.9 0 0 0 0 0 ----- 1 1 7 0 0 158.8 0 0 0 0 0 -----Wofford 18 29 261 0 3 171.8 0 0 0 0 0 ----- -- -- --- -- -- ----- 0 0 0 0 0 -----Auburn 30 42 386 0 4 180.1 0 0 0 0 0 ----- -- -- --- -- -- ----- 0 0 0 0 0 -----Florida State 22 35 344 0 3 173.7 0 0 0 0 0 ----- -- -- --- -- -- ----- 0 0 0 0 0 -----VirginiaTech 13 32 204 1 1 98.2 0 0 0 0 0 ----- -- -- --- -- -- ----- 0 0 0 0 0 -----Boston College 16 26 283 0 1 165.7 0 1 0 0 0 0.0 6 10 37 0 0 91.1 0 0 0 0 0 -----Maryland 26 38 270 1 4 157.6 0 0 0 0 0 ----- -- -- --- -- -- ----- 0 0 0 0 0 -----North Carolina 27 46 367 0 5 161.6 0 0 0 0 0 ----- 1 2 6 0 0 75.2 0 0 0 0 0 -----GeorgiaTech 23 40 295 2 1 117.7 -- -- --- -- -- ----- -- -- --- -- -- ----- 1 1 9 0 0 175.6Wake Forest 27 43 343 2 2 135.8 0 0 0 0 0 ----- -- -- --- -- -- ----- 0 0 0 0 0 -----N.C.State 21 34 238 2 0 108.8 0 0 0 0 0 ----- 4 7 65 0 0 135.1 -- -- --- -- -- -----SouthCarolina 11 29 83 1 1 66.5 0 0 0 0 0 ----- -- -- --- -- -- ----- 0 0 0 0 0 -----VirginiaTech^ 20 29 240 0 3 172.6 0 0 0 0 0 ----- 0 0 0 0 0 ----- 0 0 0 0 0 -----WestVirginiaTotals 274 453 3578 10 31 145.0 0 1 0 0 0 0.0 12 20 115 0 0 108.3 1 1 9 0 0 175.6

RECEIVING #83 Allen #18 Brown #1 Bryant #23 Ellington #80 Ford #6 Hopkins #16 Humphries #2 WatkinsOpponent Rec Yds TD Rec Yds TD Rec Yds TD Rec Yds TD Rec Yds TD Rec Yds TD Rec Yds TD Rec Yds TDTroy 1 54 1 3 26 1 1 54 0 3 7 0 1 7 0 4 35 0 1 7 0 7 81 1Wofford 2 15 0 3 55 0 1 42 1 2 12 0 0 0 0 5 73 1 0 0 0 4 56 1Auburn 7 80 1 2 22 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 83 1 0 0 0 10 155 2Florida State 4 67 1 1 13 0 1 33 0 2 7 0 0 0 0 5 78 0 1 6 0 7 141 2VirginiaTech 4 75 1 3 56 0 0 0 0 2 20 0 0 0 0 1 15 0 0 0 0 3 38 0Boston College 4 49 0 2 32 1 0 0 0 1 6 0 2 14 0 2 47 0 2 13 0 7 152 0Maryland 5 41 0 4 35 1 1 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 22 1 2 20 0 8 105 2North Carolina 6 51 1 0 0 0 2 54 1 1 2 0 1 12 1 9 157 1 0 0 0 8 91 1GeorgiaTech 5 38 0 2 26 0 0 0 0 -- --- -- 0 0 0 7 83 0 0 0 0 9 153 1Wake Forest 4 48 0 6 78 1 0 0 0 3 42 0 3 51 1 3 38 0 3 24 0 5 62 0N.C.State 3 18 0 1 16 0 0 0 0 3 12 0 5 77 0 5 124 0 4 48 0 -- --- --SouthCarolina 1 9 1 1 6 0 0 0 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 3 24 0 0 0 0 4 39 0VirginiaTech^ 2 32 2 1 17 0 1 2 0 2 -5 0 1 5 0 7 92 0 0 0 0 5 80 1WestVirginiaTotals 48 577 8 29 382 4 7 201 2 22 109 0 13 166 2 62 871 4 13 118 0 77 1153 11

KICKING #39 Catanzaro FG #13 Benton PUNTING #96 Zimmerman PUNTINGOpponent Made Missed # Yds Avg -20 50+ # Yds Avg -20 50+Troy 46,46,45 --- 0 0 ----- 0 0 6 255 42.5 2 1Wofford --- 43 0 0 ----- 0 0 4 166 41.5 3 0Auburn 38 --- 0 0 ----- 0 0 3 138 46.0 1 1Florida State --- 35 2 66 33.0 1 0 1 43 43.0 1 0VirginiaTech 31 --- 0 0 ----- 0 0 8 331 41.4 1 1Boston College 38,42,18,20,47 --- -- -- ----- -- -- 3 146 48.7 1 1Maryland 18,23 --- -- -- ----- -- -- 4 173 43.3 0 0North Carolina 39 46 -- -- ----- -- -- 6 241 40.2 3 1GeorgiaTech 34 40 -- -- ----- -- -- 3 115 38.3 1 1Wake Forest 43 30 0 0 ----- 0 0 3 116 38.7 0 0N.C.State 24,32 --- 0 0 ----- 0 0 7 320 45.7 0 2SouthCarolina 32,40 --- 0 0 ----- 0 0 6 227 37.8 3 0VirginiaTech^ 20 --- 0 0 ----- 0 0 5 208 41.6 2 1WestVirginiaTotals 20 5 2 66 33.0 1 0 59 2479 42.0 18 9

RETURNS #6 Hopkins PR #82 Traylor PR #2 Watkins PR #18 Brown KOR #23 Ellington KOR #2 Watkins KOROpponent PR Yds Avg PR Yds Avg PR Yds Avg KOR Yds Avg KOR Yds Avg KOR Yds AvgTroy 1 5 5.0 -- --- --- 1 12 12.0 0 0 --- 1 22 22.0 0 0 ---Wofford 0 0 --- -- --- --- 0 0 --- 0 0 --- 0 0 --- 5 110 22.0Auburn 0 0 --- -- --- --- 0 0 --- 0 0 --- 1 16 16.0 0 0 ---Florida State 2 29 14.5 0 0 --- 0 0 --- 0 0 --- 0 0 --- 1 21 21.0VirginiaTech 1 0 0.0 -- --- --- 0 0 --- 1 34 34.0 0 0 --- 0 0 ---Boston College 0 0 --- 0 0 --- 0 0 --- 1 6 6.0 0 0 --- 0 0 ---Maryland 0 0 --- 0 0 --- 1 0 0.0 2 41 20.5 0 0 --- 5 207 41.4North Carolina 2 6 3.0 0 0 --- 0 0 --- 1 36 36.0 0 0 --- 4 96 24.0GeorgiaTech 0 0 --- 0 0 --- 0 0 --- 0 0 --- -- --- --- 6 124 20.7Wake Forest 1 3 3.0 0 0 --- 0 0 --- 0 0 --- 0 0 --- 4 103 25.8N.C.State 1 3 3.0 0 0 --- -- --- --- 6 118 19.7 0 0 --- -- --- ---SouthCarolina 0 0 --- 1 29 29.0 0 0 --- 1 20 20.0 3 93 31.0 0 0 ---VirginiaTech^ 1 3 3.0 0 0 --- 0 0 --- 1 17 17.0 0 0 --- 1 22 22.0WestVirginiaTotals 9 49 5.4 1 29 29.0 2 12 6.0 13 272 20.9 5 131 26.2 26 683 26.3

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2011 Individual Defensive Stats #41 Andrews #12 Anthony #6 Barnes #3 Beasley #40 Branch #17 Breeland #29 BrewerOpponent Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac PBU Int Snaps Tac PBU IntTroy 2 0 0 0 22 4 1 1 11 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 *54 6 1 0 *41 1 0 0 *68 7 1 0Wofford 6 1 0 0 9 3 0 0 --- -- -- -- 0 1 0 0 *46 11 0 0 27 0 0 0 --- -- -- --Auburn 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 --- -- -- -- 0 0 0 0 *55 5 1 1 16 1 0 0 *65 5 1 0Florida State 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *49 1 0 0 34 6 1 0 *56 3 1 0VirginiaTech 3 0 0 0 29 5 2 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 *57 11 6 4 4 2 0 0 *69 4 0 1Boston College 2 0 0 0 --- -- -- -- 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *46 6 2 1 24 3 0 0 *55 1 1 0Maryland 0 1 0 0 16 4 1 0 --- -- -- -- 0 0 0 0 *70 6 2 2 39 3 0 1 *23 3 0 0North Carolina 4 0 0 0 27 3 0 0 14 2 0 0 4 0 0 0 *34 5 0 0 25 3 0 0 *52 2 2 0GeorgiaTech 0 0 0 0 20 3 0 0 --- -- -- -- --- -- -- -- *66 6 0.5 0.5 *64 5 0 0 *71 10 0 0Wake Forest 1 1 0 0 31 1 0 0 --- -- -- -- --- -- -- -- *66 3 0 0 *69 5 0 0 *69 6 0 0N.C.State 2 0 0 0 *28 2 0 0 4 1 0 0 --- -- -- -- *54 9 1.5 0 *71 3 1 0 *70 6 0 0SouthCarolina 4 0 0 0 *23 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 --- -- -- -- *54 3 2 2 *73 11 0 0 *23 1 0 0VirginiaTech^ 4 0 0 0 *34 3 2 1 10 0 0 0 10 1 0 0 *47 6 0 0 *74 3 2 1 *61 5 1 0WestVirginiaTotals 28 4 0 0 247 28 6 2 58 6 0 0 16 2 0 0 698 78 16 10.5 561 46 4 2 682 53 7 1

#37 Brown #90 Brown #34 Christian #93 Crawford #39 Demaras #97 Goodman #31 HallOpponent Snaps Tac PBU Int Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac PBU IntTroy 0 0 0 0 23 3 0 0 *40 3 1 0 21 1 0 0 --- -- -- -- *54 4 0 0 *39 8 0 0Wofford 32 1 0 1 18 1 1 0 *50 8 0 0 19 5 1 0 --- -- -- -- *49 5 0 0 --- -- -- --Auburn 0 1 0 0 12 1 0 0 *36 1 0 0 13 1 0 0 --- -- -- -- *54 3 0 0 *65 3 0 0Florida State 0 0 0 0 12 1 0 0 *14 2 0 0 12 0 0 0 --- -- -- -- *49 2 0 0 *54 6 0 0VirginiaTech 0 1 0 0 12 1 0 0 20 4 0.5 0 12 0 0 0 --- -- -- -- *58 4 0.5 0 *66 6 0 0Boston College 0 1 0 0 14 2 1 1 12 2 0 0 13 3 0 0 --- -- -- -- *44 6 2.5 1 *46 8 0 0Maryland 0 0 0 0 20 3 0 0 39 6 0 0 15 2 0 0 --- -- -- -- *67 5 0 0 *72 5 0 0North Carolina 7 3 0 0 25 2 0 0 *18 0 0 0 27 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 *34 2 0 0 *51 5 1 0GeorgiaTech 0 1 0 0 9 0 0 0 *62 4 0 0 9 1 0 0 --- -- -- -- *66 9 0 0 35 4 0 1Wake Forest 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 *13 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 --- -- -- -- *67 5 0 0 *72 10 0 0N.C.State 0 1 0 0 24 3 1 1 30 2 0 0 21 4 0 0 --- -- -- -- *56 5 1 1 *69 8 0 0SouthCarolina 0 0 0 0 26 1 0 0 43 1 0 0 19 3 1 0 --- -- -- -- *55 4 0 0 *71 10 0 0VirginiaTech^ 4 1 0 0 31 3 0 0 25 1 0 0 33 4 0 0 --- -- -- -- *47 1 0 0 *74 8 0 0WestVirginiaTotals 43 10 0 1 232 21 3 2 402 34 1.5 0 220 25 2 0 3 0 0 0 700 55 4 2 714 81 1 1

#42 Hawkins #50 Jarrett #14 Jenkins #32 Lewis #5 Meeks #94 Moore #8 ParkerOpponent Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac PBU Int Snaps Tac PBU Int Snaps Tac PBU Int Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac TFL SkTroy *50 8 0 0 15 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 38 3 1 0 *68 7 2 0 *49 3 0 0 4 1 0 0Wofford *55 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 --- -- -- -- *68 7 0 0 *47 9 0 0 12 3 0 0Auburn *57 3 0 0 --- -- -- -- 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 *63 7 0 0 *56 4 0 0 0 0 0 0Florida State *55 1 0 0 --- -- -- -- 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 *55 2 0 0 *48 4 1.5 1.5 0 0 0 0VirginiaTech *42 4 0 0 4 1 0 0 8 2 0 0 17 1 0 0 *54 4 1 0 51 2 0 0 0 0 0 0Boston College *49 4 0.5 0 3 0 0 0 13 1 0 0 14 0 0 0 *58 6 0 1 *37 5 0.5 0 0 2 0 0Maryland *73 5 0 0 --- -- -- -- 60 3 2 0 18 3 0 0 *79 3 1 0 *75 4 1 1 0 2 0 0North Carolina *27 4 0 0 10 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 8 1 0 0 *51 2 1 1 *29 2 0 0 7 1 0 0GeorgiaTech *73 14 1 0 --- -- -- -- 0 0 0 0 --- -- -- -- 11 0 0 0 *68 6 1 0 0 0 0 0Wake Forest *44 4 0 0 --- -- -- -- 51 4 2 0 2 0 0 0 16 4 0 0 60 4 0.5 0.5 0 0 0 0N.C.State 47 7 2 0 5 0 0 0 *25 3 1 0 5 0 0 0 44 2 0 0 *59 6 0.5 0 0 0 0 0SouthCarolina 43 6 0.5 0 1 0 0 0 *44 5 0 0 1 1 0 0 54 3 0 0 *48 4 3 0 6 0 0 0VirginiaTech^ 38 7 0 0 12 0 0 0 44 5 1 0 29 1 1 0 *43 6 0 1 *42 2 1 1 4 1 0 0WestVirginiaTotals 653 73 4 0 52 2 0 0 257 24 6 0 136 10 2 0 664 53 5 3 669 55 9 4 33 10 0 0

#38 Peters #21 Robinson #15 Sensabaugh #43 Shatley #33 Shuey #27 Smith #7 StewardOpponent Snaps Tac PBU Int Snaps Tac PBU Int Snaps Tac PBU Int Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac PBU Int Snaps Tac TFL SkTroy 3 0 0 0 30 2 0 0 *73 6 0 0 25 5 0 0 5 5 0 0 7 2 0 1 11 2 0 0Wofford --- -- -- -- *36 2 0 0 *68 1 0 0 31 3 0 0 4 3 0 0 *31 0 0 0 14 1 0 0Auburn --- -- -- -- *49 1 0 0 *66 5 1 1 15 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 --- -- -- --Florida State --- -- -- -- 30 1 1 0 *56 3 1 0 12 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 --- -- -- --VirginiaTech 4 1 0 0 *53 4 0 0 *67 4 2 0 *32 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 3 1 0 0 4 1 0 0Boston College 0 0 0 0 *15 0 0 0 *59 4 0 0 23 2 0 0 10 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 7 1 0 0Maryland 0 2 0 0 *47 5 0 0 *85 2 2 0 27 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0North Carolina 1 1 0 0 27 1 0 1 *57 4 0 0 21 2 0 0 10 1 0 0 8 3 0 0 --- -- -- --GeorgiaTech 0 0 0 0 *32 1 0 0 *77 0 0 0 28 4 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 --- -- -- --Wake Forest 0 1 0 0 --- -- -- -- *73 3 0 0 *21 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 --- -- -- --N.C.State 0 0 0 0 --- -- -- -- *75 1 2 0 21 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 --- -- -- --SouthCarolina 0 0 0 0 --- -- -- -- *74 3 2 0 26 3 0 0 9 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 --- -- -- --VirginiaTech^ 4 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 *74 1 1 0 18 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 4 0 0 0 --- -- -- --WestVirginiaTotals 12 6 0 0 323 17 1 1 904 37 11 1 300 29 0 0 48 26 0 0 53 9 0 1 36 5 0 0

#48 Stewart #95 Thomas #98 Thompson #20 Townsend #91 Watson #46 Willard #99 WilliamsOpponent Snaps Tac PBU Int Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac TFL Sk Snaps Tac TFL SkTroy --- -- -- -- 3 0 0 0 *53 4 0 0 --- -- -- -- 3 0 0 0 33 8 0 0 10 2 0 0Wofford --- -- -- -- --- -- -- -- *51 7 1 0 --- -- -- -- --- -- -- -- *54 4 0 0 6 0 0 0Auburn --- -- -- -- --- -- -- -- *60 6 1 0 --- -- -- -- --- -- -- -- 29 4 1 0 4 1 0 0Florida State --- -- -- -- --- -- -- -- *48 3 0.5 0.5 --- -- -- -- --- -- -- -- *34 2 0 0 3 1 0 0VirginiaTech --- -- -- -- --- -- -- -- *51 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 --- -- -- -- *52 8 0 0 2 1 0 0Boston College --- -- -- -- --- -- -- -- *43 8 0 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 0 0 *45 13 0.5 0 7 1 0 0Maryland --- -- -- -- --- -- -- -- *73 7 1 1 0 3 0 0 --- -- -- -- *44 2 0 0 3 0 0 0North Carolina 2 1 0 0 5 1 0 0 *32 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 *51 8 0 0 17 1 0 0GeorgiaTech --- -- -- -- --- -- -- -- *68 9 0.5 0.5 0 2 0 0 --- -- -- -- *77 9 0 0 4 1 0 0Wake Forest --- -- -- -- --- -- -- -- 64 7 1.5 0.5 0 1 0 0 --- -- -- -- *71 3 1 0 *9 3 0 0N.C.State --- -- -- -- --- -- -- -- *48 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 --- -- -- -- *50 3 0 0 11 2 1 0SouthCarolina --- -- -- -- --- -- -- -- *42 4 0.5 0 1 1 0 0 --- -- -- -- *48 4 0 0 18 3 0 0VirginiaTech^ --- -- -- -- --- -- -- -- *36 4 1 0 0 3 0 0 9 0 0 0 *26 1 0 0 20 4 1 0WestVirginiaTotals 2 1 0 0 8 1 0 0 669 73 7 2.5 3 16 0 0 18 0 0 0 614 69 2.5 0 114 20 2 0

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Category ClemsonTeamHigh OpponentTeamHighTotalOffense 624 vs.Auburn,9-17 468 byMaryland,10-15Plays 92 vs.Auburn,9-17 83 byMaryland,10-15YardsPerPlay 7.2 vs.Maryland,10-15 6.9 byAuburn,9-17RushingYards 306 vs.Maryland,10-15 383 byGeorgiaTech,10-29Carries 50 vs.Auburn,9-17 67 byGeorgiaTech,10-29 50 vs.FloridaState,9-24YardsPerCarry 7.3 vs.Maryland,10-15 6.2 byAuburn,9-17RushingTouchdowns 2 vs.many(7),manytimes(8) 4 byGeorgiaTech,10-29PassingYards 386 vs.Auburn,9-17 336 byFloridaState,9-24Completions 30 vs.Auburn,9-17 24 byTroy,9-3 24 byFloridaState,9-24 24 byWakeForest,11-12PassingAttempts 48 vs.NorthCarolina,10-22 44 byVirginiaTech,12-3Completion%(min.10comp.) 71.4 vs.Auburn,9-17 70.0 bySouthCarolina,11-26PassingEfficiency(min.10comp.) 180.1 vs.Auburn,9-17 207.7 bySouthCarolina,11-26PassingTouchdowns 5 vs.NorthCarolina,10-22 3 bymany(4)LongestPass 65 vs.Auburn,9-17 66 byWofford,9-10FirstDowns 32 vs.Auburn,9-17 25 byMaryland,10-15TotalTouchdowns 8 vs.NorthCarolina,10-22 6 byMaryland,10-15Points 59 vs.NorthCarolina,10-22 45 byMaryland,10-15FieldGoals 5 vs.BostonCollege,10-8 3 byN.C.State,11-19PuntingAverage(min.3punts) 48.7 vs.BostonCollege,10-8 46.2 byVirginiaTech,12-3TimeofPossession 37:07 vs.FloridaState,9-24 39:00 byGeorgiaTech,10-29Penalties 6 vs.Auburn,9-17 11 byFloridaState,9-24 6 vs.WakeForest,11-12PenaltyYards 61 vs.VirginiaTech,10-1 124 byFloridaState,9-24Turnovers 4 vs.GeorgiaTech,10-29 6 byNorthCarolina,10-22 4 vs.N.C.State,11-19Third-DownConversions 14 vs.Auburn,9-17 9 byMaryland,10-15Third-DownConversion% 77.8 vs.Auburn,9-17 50.0 byMaryland,10-15 50.0 byGeorgiaTech,10-29 50.0 byWakeForest,11-12AverageStartingFieldPosition* 41 vs.SouthCarolina,11-26 38 byN.C.State,11-19PuntReturnYards 29 vs.FloridaState,9-24 63 byWakeForest,11-12 29 vs.SouthCarolina,11-26KickoffReturnYards 248 vs.Maryland,10-15 290 byNorthCarolina,10-22InterceptionReturnYards 105 vs.VirginiaTech,12-3 50 byTroy,9-3InterceptionsByDefense 3 vs.NorthCarolina,10-22 2 byGeorgiaTech,10-29 2 byWakeForest,11-12 2 byN.C.State,11-19FumbleReturnYards 20 vs.NorthCarolina,10-22 25 byFloridaState,9-24SacksByDefense 4 vs.VirginiaTech,10-1 6 byN.C.State,11-19 4 vs.Maryland,10-15

Category ClemsonIndividualBest OpponentIndividualBestTotalOffense 416 byTajhBoydvs.Auburn,9-17 339 byC.J.Brown(Maryland),10-15RushingYards 212 byAndreEllingtonvs.Maryland,10-15 176 byTevinWashington(GeorgiaTech),10-29Carries 25 byAndreEllingtonvs.WakeForest,11-12 27 byTevinWashington(GeorgiaTech),10-29RushingTouchdowns 2 byAndreEllingtonvs.Maryland,10-15 2 byRyanHouston(NorthCarolina),10-22 2 byAndreEllingtonvs.WakeForest,11-12 2 byOrwinSmith(GeorgiaTech),10-29 2 byBrandonPendergrass(WakeForest),11-12LongestCarry 75 byMikeBellamyvs.Troy,9-3 56 byD.J.Taylor(Troy),9-3 56 byTevinWashington(GeorgiaTech),10-29PassingYards 386 byTajhBoydvs.Auburn,9-17 336 byClintTrickett(FloridaState),9-24Completions 30 byTajhBoydvs.Auburn,9-17 24 byCoreyRobinson(Troy),9-3 24 byClintTrickett(FloridaState),9-24 24 byTannerPrice(WakeForest),11-12PassingAttempts 46 byTajhBoydvs.NorthCarolina,10-22 44 byLoganThomas(VirginiaTech),12-3Completion%(min.10comp.) 71.4 byTajhBoydvs.Auburn,9-17 70.0 byConnorShaw(SouthCarolina),11-26PassingEfficiency(min.10comp.) 180.1 byTajhBoydvs.Auburn,9-17 207.7 byConnorShaw(SouthCarolina),11-26PassingTouchdowns 5 byTajhBoydvs.NorthCarolina,10-22 3 bymany(4)Receptions 10 bySammyWatkinsvs.Auburn,9-17 9 byMikeCampanaro(WakeForest),11-12ReceivingYards 157 byDeAndreHopkinsvs.NorthCarolina,10-22 127 byBrentonBersin(Wofford),9-10ReceivingTouchdowns 2 bySammyWatkinsvs.many(3) 2 byMattFurstenburg(Maryland),10-15 2 byDwayneAllenvs.VirginiaTech,12-3 2 byJheranieBoyd(NorthCarolina),10-22All-PurposeYards 345 bySammyWatkinsvs.Maryland,10-15 234 byT.J.Thorpe(NorthCarolina),10-22TotalTouchdowns 3 bySammyWatkinsvs.Maryland,10-15 2 bymany(7),manyteams(5)Points 18 byChandlerCatanzarovs.BostonCollege,10-8 13 byNiklasSade(N.C.State),11-19 18 bySammyWatkinsvs.Maryland,10-15FieldGoals 5 byChandlerCatanzarovs.BostonCollege,10-8 3 byNiklasSade(N.C.State),11-19PuntingAverage(min.3punts) 48.7 byDawsonZimmermanvs.BostonCollege,10-8 46.2 byDannyCoale(VirginiaTech),12-3PuntReturnYards 29 byDeAndreHopkinsvs.FloridaState,9-24 63 byMikeCampanaro(WakeForest),11-12 29 byDrewTraylorvs.SouthCarolina,11-26KickoffReturnYards 207 bySammyWatkinsvs.Maryland,10-15 182 byT.J.Thorpe(NorthCarolina),10-22InterceptionReturnYards 64 byBashaudBreelandvs.VirginiaTech,12-3 50 byBarryValcin(Troy),9-3Interceptions 1 bymany(10)vs.many(9),manytimes(13) 2 byJemeaThomas(GeorgiaTech),10-29FumbleReturnYards 26 byKourtneiBrownvs.NorthCarolina,10-22 25 byBjoernWerner(FloridaState),9-24Tackles 14 byCoricoHawkinsvs.GeorgiaTech,10-29TacklesForLoss 6 byAndreBranchvs.VirginiaTech,10-1Sacks 4 byAndreBranchvs.VirginiaTech,10-1

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DeANDRE HOPKINS HAD A TEAM-SEASON-HIGH 157 RECEIVING YARDS IN CLEMSON’S 59-38 WIN OVER NORTH CAROLINA ON OCTOBER 22.

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2011 Clemson Offensive Drive ChartsYds Player(s) Type Opp. 75 *Bellamy Run TRO 74 *Ellington Run WOF 65 *BoydtoWatkins Pass AUB 62 *BoydtoWatkins Pass FSU 62 BoydtoWatkins Pass BOC 55 Ellington Run UMD 54 *BoydtoAllen Pass TRO 54 BoydtoBryant Pass TRO 53 *BoydtoWatkins Pass ^VAT 51 BoydtoWatkins Pass UMD 50 BoydtoHopkins Pass FSU 50 StoudttoFord Pass NCS 48 *BoydtoWatkins Pass GAT 44 *Ellington Run UMD 43 BoydtoHopkins Pass NCS 42 *BoydtoBryant Pass WOF 42 *BoydtoWatkins Pass UNC 41 BoydtoHopkins Pass NCS 39 BoydtoHopkins Pass UNC 38 *BoydtoWatkins Pass WOF 37 Howard Run AUB 35 *Ellington Run BOC 34 BoydtoAllen Pass FSU 33 *BoydtoWatkins Pass TRO 33 BoydtoBryant Pass FSU 33 Watkins Run UMD 32 *BoydtoAllen Pass VAT 32 Ellington Run ^VAT 31 *Bellamy Run VAT 29 BoydtoJa.Brown Pass BOC 29 *BoydtoBryant Pass UNC 29 *Ellington Run ^VAT 28 BoydtoWatkins Pass GAT 27 BoydtoJa.Brown Pass VAT 26 Ellington Run TRO 26 BoydtoHopkins Pass UNC 26 BoydtoWatkins Pass GAT 25 Watkins Run AUB 25 BoydtoHopkins Pass BOC 25 *BoydtoHopkins Pass UNC 25 BoydtoBryant Pass UNC 24 BoydtoPeake Pass AUB 24 *BoydtoWatkins Pass FSU 24 BoydtoFord Pass WFU 24 BoydtoWatkins Pass USC 24 *BoydtoAllen Pass ^VAT 23 BoydtoJa.Brown Pass WOF 23 BoydtoHopkins Pass AUB 23 BoydtoAllen Pass AUB 23 BoydtoWatkins Pass VAT 23 Watkins Run WFU 23 Watkins Run ^VAT 22 BoydtoHopkins Pass BOC 22 Ellington Run UMD 22 BoydtoHopkins Pass ^VAT 21 Howard Run TRO 21 BoydtoAllen Pass BOC 21 BoydtoWatkins Pass WFU 21 Ellington Run WFU 20 BoydtoWatkins Pass FSU 20 BoydtoAllen Pass VAT 20 BoydtoWatkins Pass BOC 20 BoydtoWatkins Pass BOC 20 BoydtoHopkins Pass UMD 20 BoydtoFord Pass WFU 20 BoydtoHopkins Pass ^VAT*-touchdown;̂ -ACCChampionshipgame;Note:BolddenotesaClemsonhomegame.

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# Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 14:54 41 2 59 0:20 TD 2. 1 12:48 31 3 4 1:32 Punt 3. 1 11:16 *21 4 -8 1:17 FG 4. 1 4:25 20 3 6 1:51 Punt 5. 1 2:24 *37 4 8 2:04 FG 6. 2 14:05 44 4 17 1:22 Punt 7. 2 10:28 44 3 2 1:02 Punt 8. 2 7:12 38 3 2 1:25 INT 9. 2 4:15 14 3 8 1:48 Punt 10. 2 0:46 16 3 18 0:46 Half 11. 3 12:13 20 4 10 1:11 Punt 12. 3 8:52 20 5 80 1:51 TD 13. 3 5:01 20 13 80 •4:31 TD 14. 4 11:14 25 1 75 0:12 TD 15. 4 9:27 43 6 56 •2:01 Downs 16. 4 6:20 *27 4 -1 1:36 FG 17. 4 4:05 *42 7 42 •2:39 TD

Wofford # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 14:54 11 6 40 2:21 Downs 2. 1 10:07 27 5 16 1:09 Punt 3. 1 6:07 *45 2 45 0:35 TD 4. 1 4:48 26 1 74 0:12 TD 5. 1 2:34 38 3 8 1:27 Punt 6. 2 13:04 28 11 47 3:07 MFG 7. 2 3:54 28 6 72 1:51 TD 8. 2 1:37 *46 3 -7 1:19 Punt 9. 3 11:42 35 12 65 •3:48 TD 10. 3-4 1:59 42 8 58 •2:24 TD 11. 4 13:39 *17 4 -6 •1:08 Fumble 12. 4 8:35 3 6 38 3:11 Punt 13. 4 3:30 *31 5 16 •3:30 Half

Auburn # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 12:59 13 3 9 1:58 Punt 2. 1 10:36 20 3 1 0:39 Punt 3. 1 7:54 20 6 24 2:39 Punt 4. 1-2 2:11 40 8 60 •2:15 TD 5. 2 8:49 19 12 81 •3:43 TD 6. 2 3:44 25 8 75 •2:33 TD 7. 3 15:00 20 4 80 1:15 TD 8. 3 11:56 12 11 70 3:55 Fumble 9. 3 5:00 20 12 80 •4:44 TD 10. 4 14:43 18 8 62 2:55 FG 11. 4 9:34 5 18 73 •9:34 Half

FloridaState # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 10:23 20 7 80 2:36 TD 2. 1 5:29 23 8 77 •3:35 TD 3. 1-2 0:08 21 9 79 •3:37 TD 4. 2 11:22 *20 4 2 •1:44 MFG 5. 2 6:15 22 6 23 3:02 Punt 6. 2 1:40 37 4 0 1:40 Half 7. 3 15:00 20 4 5 1:20 Fumble 8. 3 13:40 20 10 41 3:12 Punt 9. 3 8:11 30 11 70 •5:08 TD 10. 4 14:55 20 6 80 1:49 TD 11. 4 11:50 26 4 9 3:09 Punt 12. 4 7:21 20 9 56 4:32 Downs 13. 4 1:37 *28 4 -5 1:37 Downs

VirginiaTech # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 15:00 20 6 22 2:08 Punt 2. 1 10:01 31 4 4 2:11 Punt 3. 1 5:47 41 11 45 •3:35 FG 4. 1-2 0:19 36 4 15 1:09 Punt 5. 2 9:20 20 5 21 1:32 INT 6. 2 4:27 *48 9 48 •2:38 TD 7. 2 1:19 31 6 9 1:13 Punt 8. 3 11:37 34 3 66 0:55 TD 9. 3 6:57 29 3 8 1:23 Punt 10. 3 2:32 37 3 -5 0:50 Punt 11. 4 14:14 13 3 2 1:32 Punt 12. 4 9:48 12 8 88 3:36 TD 13. 4 3:49 46 3 4 2:19 Punt

BostonCollege # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 12:42 20 8 80 •2:20 TD 2. 1 9:19 16 13 63 4:20 FG 3. 1 4:47 *16 2 16 •0:44 TD 4. 2 13:22 2 8 42 3:00 Punt 5. 2 8:19 46 6 29 1:21 FG 6. 2 1:52 33 10 65 •1:50 FG 7. 3 15:00 20 9 77 •3:25 FG 8. 3 9:13 1 3 5 1:52 Punt 9. 3 5:09 20 13 50 4:30 FG 10. 4 13:35 42 6 58 2:11 TD 11. 4 5:39 31 4 11 2:12 Punt 12. 4 0:06 *33 1 -1 0:06 Half

Maryland # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 14:54 4 14 95 •6:29 FG 2. 1 4:58 20 5 26 1:10 Punt

3. 1 3:00 40 2 4 0:37 INT 4. 1 2:12 *30 4 30 •1:12 TD 5. 2 13:47 34 6 7 2:47 Punt 6. 2 8:31 27 10 73 •3:03 TD 7. 2 3:45 14 8 41 2:30 Punt 8. 3 13:00 23 3 6 0:54 Punt 9. 3 11:56 *15 3 15 •1:10 TD 10. 3 7:23 38 5 56 •1:08 FG 11. 3 4:23 30 3 70 •0:58 TD 12. 3-4 1:02 20 12 80 •4:36 TD 13. 4 5:47 41 4 59 1:52 TD 14. 4 1:54 *24 3 9 1:54 Half

NorthCarolina # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 13:41 *38 10 15 •3:27 FG 2. 1 8:13 17 3 6 0:33 Punt 3. 1 7:11 32 7 30 3:10 Punt 4. 1 2:54 *48 5 48 1:42 TD 5. 2 10:13 20 8 80 2:27 TD 6. 2 6:39 27 5 11 1:03 Punt 7. 2 3:22 31 6 19 1:18 Punt 8. 2 1:17 *47 4 18 0:47 MFG 9. 3 14:54 39 3 6 1:09 Punt 10. 3 12:22 34 5 66 •2:20 TD 11. 3 9:56 *12 2 12 •0:09 TD 12. 3 9:28 *45 6 45 2:17 TD 13. 3 5:29 21 11 79 •3:47 TD 14. 4 10:06 3 3 8 1:39 Fumble 15. 4 7:33 22 5 23 2:11 Punt 16. 4 2:14 8 3 6 2:14 Half

GeorgiaTech # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 13:22 17 12 67 4:37 FG 2. 1 6:54 36 3 -17 0:57 Fumble 3. 1 2:53 28 6 19 2:37 Punt 4. 2 11:55 26 3 7 1:52 Punt 5. 2 5:35 50 6 28 1:13 MFG 6. 2 0:32 28 5 28 0:32 Half 7. 3 14:53 30 4 70 1:19 TD 8. 3 11:22 11 7 50 1:49 Fumble 9. 3-4 3:26 3 10 97 •3:39 TD 10. 4 12:06 26 6 28 1:15 Punt 11. 4 10:39 *9 1 0 •0:06 INT 12. 4 1:29 22 4 12 0:23 INT

WakeForest # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 9:08 20 10 80 •3:35 TD 2. 1-2 0:46 40 8 38 2:13 INT 3. 2 11:25 20 13 80 •5:39 TD 4. 2 1:31 30 3 2 0:43 Punt 5. 3 15:00 20 5 15 1:28 Punt 6. 3 11:33 5 5 8 1:50 Punt 7. 3 9:38 22 2 3 0:48 Fumble 8. 3 7:59 27 4 20 1:02 INT 9. 3 5:27 32 10 68 •4:04 TD 10. 4 11:48 3 5 30 1:23 Downs 11. 4 8:45 20 10 80 •3:18 TD 12. 4 3:58 48 8 39 2:40 MFG 13. 4 0:42 33 5 41 0:42 FG

N.C.State # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 13:37 32 4 24 0:59 Punt 2. 1 9:07 *39 8 32 •2:17 FG 3. 1 3:01 12 3 4 1:25 Punt 4. 1-2 0:45 15 3 7 1:02 Punt 5. 2 11:29 16 1 -6 0:11 Fumble 6. 2 10:28 18 4 0 1:19 Fumble 7. 2 7:19 13 3 -10 1:37 Punt 8. 2 4:52 27 4 23 2:10 Punt 9. 3 14:54 39 5 20 1:35 Downs 10. 3 10:08 31 7 54 •1:24 FG 11. 3 5:36 27 8 48 •2:24 INT 12. 3 1:07 *44 4 35 •0:58 INT 13. 4 12:55 15 5 20 1:54 Punt 14. 4 7:15 20 4 21 2:13 Punt 15. 4 2:35 32 8 68 •1:13 TD

SouthCarolina # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 10:17 35 3 5 0:49 Punt 2. 1 6:30 42 3 9 1:29 Punt 3. 1-2 1:10 39 12 61 •4:38 TD 4. 2 7:15 *26 5 11 •1:01 FG 5. 2 1:55 20 3 -10 0:27 Punt 6. 3 14:55 27 6 2 2:45 Punt 7. 3 9:42 *45 3 -10 1:29 Punt 8. 3 6:40 32 9 33 4:08 Punt 9. 3-4 1:27 *36 8 13 •2:39 FG 10. 4 6:26 20 3 0 0:25 INT 11. 4 5:11 42 7 14 2:17 Downs

VirginiaTech^ # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 14:55 22 5 21 2:52 Punt 2. 1 11:55 *24 3 24 0:38 TD 3. 1 8:06 10 9 33 4:36 Punt 4. 1-2 0:44 20 6 21 1:28 Punt

5. 2 12:01 27 11 71 •4:07 FG 6. 2 6:47 2 8 40 3:01 Punt 7. 3 14:06 13 10 87 •3:21 TD 8. 3 8:11 47 1 53 0:09 TD 9. 3 6:55 *41 3 41 0:34 TD 10. 3-4 1:32 31 9 69 •3:28 TD 11. 4 9:32 *49 3 -4 1:46 Punt 12. 4 4:51 *34 6 14 3:00 Downs 13. 4 1:04 *25 2 -8 1:04 Half

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2011 Opponent Offensive Drive ChartsYds Player(s) Type Team 66 *AllentoBersin Pass WOF 61 AllentoBersin Pass WOF 58 *RennertoBoyd Pass UNC 57 *TricketttoR.Smith Pass FSU 56 D.Taylor Run TRO 56 Washington Run GAT 55 C.ShawtoAnderson Pass USC 52 *Dyer Run AUB 52 HansontoThorpe Pass UNC 49 *C.ShawtoEllington Pass USC 46 Washington Run GAT 45 Dyer Run AUB 45 *ThomastoColes Pass ^VAT 44 C.RobinsontoChitty Pass TRO 44 WashingtontoS.Hill Pass GAT 43 *GlennontoPalmer Pass NCS 41 TrottertoBenton Pass AUB 41 TricketttoR.Smith Pass FSU 40 BrowntoFurstenburg Pass UMD 39 C.RobinsontoE.Thomas Pass TRO 36 *TrottertoBlake Pass AUB 36 GlennontoPalmer Pass NCS 34 C.Shaw Run USC 33 *RennertoBoyd Pass UNC 33 *Pendergrass Run WFU 32 TricketttoGreene Pass FSU 32 *BrowntoFurstenburg Pass UMD 31 Allen Run WOF 30 *TricketttoGreene Pass FSU 29 ThomastoBoykin Pass ^VAT 28 Redfern Run WOF 28 Miles Run USC 27 *Allen Run WOF 24 *RettigtoSwigert Pass BOC 24 Brown Run UMD 24 McCree Run UMD 24 GlennontoGraham Pass NCS 23 Meggett Run UMD 23 Washington Run NCS 22 *BrowntoFurstenburg Pass UMD 22 RennertoHighsmith Pass UNC 22 GlennontoWashington Pass NCS 21 C.RobinsontoJ.Robinson Pass TRO 21 TricketttoGreen Pass FSU 21 *Brown Run UMD 21 Jones Run GAT 21 ThomastoM.Davis Pass ^VAT 20 TrottertoStallworth Pass AUB 20 *Finch Run BOC 20 ThomastoColes Pass ^VAT*-touchdown;̂ -ACCChampionshipgame;Note:BolddenotesaClemsonhomegame.

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# Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 14:29 22 3 8 1:41 Punt 2. 1 9:59 20 13 80 •5:34 TD 3. 1 2:34 37 1 0 0:10 Fumble 4. 1-2 0:12 31 3 -2 1:07 Punt 5. 2 12:43 1 4 16 2:15 Punt 6. 2 9:26 13 3 8 2:14 Punt 7. 2 5:47 *8 4 4 •1:27 FG 8. 2 2:27 39 5 61 •1:36 TD 9. 3 15:00 20 7 24 2:47 Punt 10. 3 11:02 36 6 16 2:10 Punt 11. 3 6:56 27 6 22 1:55 Punt 12. 3-4 0:26 17 11 80 •4:06 FG 13. 4 10:55 8 6 49 1:28 Downs 14. 4 7:26 1 3 1 1:06 Punt 15. 4 4:38 23 2 3 0:33 INT 16. 4 1:19 20 3 14 1:19 Half

Wofford # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 12:33 49 5 51 2:21 TD 2. 1 8:58 11 3 0 2:51 Punt 3. 1 5:26 21 2 79 0:34 TD 4. 1 4:30 21 3 1 1:56 Punt 5. 1-2 1:07 18 6 17 3:03 Punt 6. 2 9:57 26 12 74 •5:56 TD 7. 2 1:59 16 3 1 0:22 Punt 8. 2 0:18 6 1 3 0:18 Half 9. 3 14:55 26 6 67 •3:09 FG 10. 3 7:50 20 13 60 •5:46 FG 11. 4 14:30 20 2 3 0:51 INT 12. 4 12:31 23 7 38 3:56 Punt 13. 4 5:24 22 4 9 1:54 Downs

Auburn # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 14:58 25 5 24 1:59 Punt 2. 1 11:01 31 2 69 0:25 TD 3. 1 9:57 46 6 54 2:03 TD 4. 1 5:15 4 6 20 3:04 Punt 5. 2 14:51 10 16 90 •5:57 TD 6. 2 5:06 20 3 9 1:22 Punt 7. 2 1:07 21 4 25 1:07 Punt 8. 3 13:45 40 5 13 1:49 Punt 9. 3 8:01 18 8 62 3:01 FG 10. 3-4 0:10 28 3 3 0:27 Punt 11. 4 11:48 20 6 67 •2:14 INT

FloridaState # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 15:00 20 9 67 •4:37 FG 2. 1 7:47 20 3 9 2:18 Punt 3. 1 1:48 29 5 71 1:34 TD 4. 2 11:31 20 1 0 0:09 INT 5. 2 9:38 20 5 7 3:23 Punt 6. 2 3:13 12 3 9 1:33 Punt 7. 3 10:28 16 6 42 2:17 Punt 8. 3-4 2:47 20 7 80 2:52 TD 9. 4 13:00 34 4 8 1:10 Punt 10. 4 8:41 22 4 78 •1:20 TD 11. 4 2:49 24 7 4 1:12 Downs

VirginiaTech # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 12:52 33 5 26 2:51 INT 2. 1 7:50 20 5 32 2:03 Fumble 3. 1 2:07 30 3 7 1:48 Punt 4. 2 14:10 20 10 48 4:50 Punt 5. 2 7:48 *31 7 24 •3:13 FG 6. 2 1:44 28 3 6 0:25 Punt 7. 2 0:06 27 1 -1 0:06 Half 8. 3 14:57 22 6 33 3:20 Punt 9. 3 10:37 9 5 34 3:40 Punt 10. 3 5:34 18 7 16 3:02 Punt 11. 3-4 1:42 45 4 13 2:28 Punt 12. 4 12:42 *47 6 35 •2:54 Downs 13. 4 6:05 24 3 -14 2:16 Punt 14. 4 1:30 20 3 19 1:30 Half

BostonCollege # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 14:57 34 3 9 2:15 Punt 2. 1 10:15 45 3 -1 0:56 Punt 3. 1 4:54 23 1 -7 0:07 Fumble 4. 1-2 3:56 25 9 25 5:34 Punt 5. 2 10:22 16 3 6 2:03 Punt 6. 2 6:58 20 10 80 •5:03 TD 7. 3 11:30 40 5 26 2:17 INT 8. 3 7:21 *47 4 47 2:12 TD 9. 3-4 0:31 14 3 3 1:56 Punt

10. 4 11:18 37 10 32 5:39 Downs 11. 4 3:27 20 6 13 3:21 Downs

Maryland # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 8:20 26 8 29 3:14 Punt 2. 1 5:06 *9 2 9 •0:08 TD 3. 1 3:48 24 3 3 0:48 Punt 4. 1-2 0:54 30 7 70 •2:00 TD 5. 2 11:00 40 7 60 2:22 TD 6. 2 5:22 17 4 24 1:37 Punt 7. 2 1:15 20 2 3 1:15 Half 8. 3 14:55 22 8 78 1:49 TD 9. 3 12:06 28 1 0 0:10 INT 10. 3 10:39 11 10 80 •3:12 FG 11. 3 6:07 38 3 2 1:44 Punt 12. 3 3:19 28 6 28 2:17 Punt 13. 4 11:19 34 13 66 3:44 TD 14. 4 7:17 35 5 24 1:30 Downs 15. 4 3:48 32 5 -8 1:54 Downs

NorthCarolina # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 14:55 27 3 -1 1:14 INT 2. 1 10:07 35 3 9 1:54 Punt 3. 1 7:40 37 2 63 0:23 TD 4. 1 4:01 17 3 -8 1:07 Punt 5. 1-2 1:06 34 10 51 •5:48 FG 6. 2 7:41 24 3 2 1:02 Punt 7. 2 5:36 25 2 1 0:51 INT 8. 2 4:38 27 3 73 1:11 TD 9. 2 2:04 15 2 26 0:47 Fumble 10. 2 0:30 29 1 -1 0:30 Half 11. 3 13:45 20 3 9 1:23 Punt 12. 3 7:02 44 3 2 1:33 Punt 13. 3 1:37 19 4 7 1:23 INT 14. 3-4 0:08 26 13 70 •5:02 INT 15. 4 8:27 *11 2 11 •0:49 TD 16. 4 5:22 11 7 89 •3:03 TD

GeorgiaTech # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 15:00 40 3 0 1:38 Punt 2. 1 8:38 29 3 -8 1:44 Punt 3. 1 5:57 *19 6 19 •2:58 TD 4. 1-2 0:16 24 8 71 •3:15 FG 5. 2 10:03 20 10 80 •4:19 TD 6. 2 4:22 22 9 78 •3:45 TD 7. 3 13:28 23 5 77 •1:58 TD 8. 3 9:33 39 11 58 •6:07 Fumble 9. 4 14:41 25 3 3 2:35 Punt 10. 4 10:51 15 1 0 0:12 INT 11. 4 10:33 20 16 58 9:04 Downs 12. 4 1:06 *49 2 -6 1:06 Half

WakeForest # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 14:50 2 11 56 5:42 Punt 2. 1 5:29 27 12 73 •4:36 TD 3. 2 13:33 36 3 9 2:08 Punt 4. 2 5:39 41 12 29 4:08 MFG 5. 2 0:48 20 1 -1 0:48 Half 6. 3 13:32 37 7 58 •1:59 Downs 7. 3 8:50 *25 2 25 0:44 TD 8. 3 6:57 *44 4 44 1:25 TD 9. 3-4 1:15 32 9 25 4:27 Punt 10. 4 10:25 *33 6 19 •1:40 MFG 11. 4 5:21 15 3 0 1:23 Punt 12. 4 1:18 20 4 5 0:36 Punt

N.C.State # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 14:54 23 3 4 1:17 Punt 2. 1 12:38 20 6 -15 3:31 Punt 3. 1 6:50 20 7 35 3:49 Punt 4. 1 1:36 42 3 6 0:51 Punt 5. 2 14:43 39 7 61 •3:08 TD 6. 2 11:18 *6 2 6 •0:45 TD 7. 2 9:09 *18 5 14 •1:43 FG 8. 2 5:42 *11 2 11 •0:44 TD 9. 2 2:42 20 8 65 •2:37 FG 10. 3 13:19 41 9 55 •3:01 FG 11. 3 8:38 15 6 85 2:57 TD 12. 3 3:12 1 3 4 2:05 Punt 13. 3-4 0:09 20 5 27 2:14 Punt 14. 4 11:01 24 6 40 3:46 Punt 15. 4 5:02 20 3 9 2:27 Punt 16. 4 1:22 *40 2 -4 1:22 Half

SouthCarolina # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 14:56 23 10 48 4:33 FG 2. 1 9:28 25 7 75 2:52 TD 3. 1 5:01 5 6 42 3:51 Punt 4. 2 11:32 20 6 35 4:17 Punt 5. 2 6:14 40 9 60 •4:19 TD 6. 2 1:28 48 3 -14 1:28 Half 7. 3 12:10 34 5 66 •2:18 TD 8. 3 8:13 18 3 1 1:33 Punt 9. 3 2:32 3 3 9 1:05 Punt 10. 4 13:43 31 14 50 •7:17 FG 11. 4 6:01 *19 2 19 •0:41 TD 12. 4 2:54 44 7 4 2:54 Half

VirginiaTech^ # Qtr Clock Spot Plays Yards TOP Result 1. 1 12:03 25 1 -1 0:08 Fumble 2. 1 11:13 34 6 15 3:07 Punt 3. 1 3:30 23 5 77 2:46 TD 4. 2 14:16 13 5 12 2:15 Punt 5. 2 7:47 38 3 1 1:00 Punt 6. 2 3:46 17 11 59 •3:45 FG 7. 3 14:54 34 3 -7 0:48 Punt 8. 3 10:45 20 3 -3 2:34 Punt 9. 3 7:54 16 3 -3 0:59 Punt 10. 3 6:13 32 10 38 4:41 Downs 11. 4 12:56 18 7 50 3:24 INT 12. 4 7:46 20 13 72 •2:55 INT 13. 4 1:51 21 4 4 0:47 Downs

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Tackles # Player Tackles41 DanielAndrews 3,many(2)12 StephoneAnthony 5,VAT‘11 6 TavarisBarnes 2,UNC‘11 3 VicBeasley 1,many(2)40 AndreBranch 11,many(2)17 BashaudBreeland 11,USC‘1129 XavierBrewer 10,GAT‘1137 KantrellBrown 3,UNC‘1190 KourtneiBrown 5,PRE‘1034 QuandonChristian 8,WOF‘1193 CoreyCrawford 5,WOF‘1139 StevenDemaras ----------97 MalliciahGoodman 9,many(2)31 RashardHall 13,MTS‘0942 CoricoHawkins 14,GAT‘1150 GradyJarrett 1,many(2)14 MartinJenkins 5,many(2)25 C.J.Jones ----------32 CarltonLewis 5,CCU‘09 5 JonathanMeeks 7,many(3)94 RennieMoore 9,WOF‘11 8 JustinParker 6,PRE‘1038 GarryPeters 2,UMD‘1121 DariusRobinson 5,UMD‘1115 CotySensabaugh 6,TRO‘1143 TylerShatley 5,TRO‘1133 SpencerShuey 6,BOC‘1127 RobertSmith 3,UNC‘11 7 TonySteward 2,TRO‘1148 DanteStewart 1,UNC‘1195 TraThomas 1,UNC‘1198 BrandonThompson 11,BOC‘1020 LateekTownsend 5,BOC‘1191 JoshWatson ----------46 JonathanWillard 13,BOC‘1199 DeShawnWilliams 4,^VAT‘11^ - ACC Championship game; Note: BolddenotesaClemsonhomegame.

Rushing # Player Carries Yards *Yards/Carries Touchdowns Long 5 MikeBellamy 11,AUB‘11 81,TRO‘11 3.3,AUB‘11 1,many(3) 75,TRO‘1110 TajhBoyd 16,FSU‘11 37,many(2) 3.4,UMD‘11 1,many(6) 14,many(2)30 ChadDiehl 2,WFU‘09 5,WFU‘09 ---------- ---------- 5,WFU‘0923 AndreEllington 25,WFU‘11 212,UMD‘11 10.2,UNT‘10 3,MIA‘10 74,WOF‘1122 D.J.Howard 9,AUB‘11 86,AUB‘11 ---------- 1,TRO‘11 37,AUB‘1125 RoderickMcDowell 9,PRE‘10 86,PRE‘10 ---------- 1,PRE‘10 39,USC‘1014 DonnyMcElveen 1,PRE‘10 -3,PRE‘10 ---------- ---------- -3,PRE‘10 8 ColeStoudt 2,BOC‘11 1,^VAT‘11 ---------- ---------- 7,BOC‘11

Passing # Player Completions Attempts ºPercentage Yards Touchdowns Long10 TajhBoyd 30,AUB‘11 46,UNC‘11 71.4,AUB‘11 386,AUB‘11 5,UNC‘11 65,AUB‘1114 DonnyMcElveen 1,PRE‘10 1,PRE‘10 ---------- 1,PRE‘10 1,PRE‘10 1,PRE‘10 8 ColeStoudt 6,BOC‘11 10,BOC‘11 ---------- 65,NCS‘11 ---------- 50,NCS‘11

# Player ºEfficiency ºYards/Attempts ºYards/Completions Interceptions Plays TotalOffense10 TajhBoyd 180.1,AUB‘11 10.88,BOC‘11 17.7,BOC‘11 2,many(3) 57,UNC‘11 416,AUB‘1114 DonnyMcElveen ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 2,PRE‘10 -2,PRE‘10 8 ColeStoudt ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 12,BOC‘11 57,NCS‘11

Receiving # Player Receptions Yards •Yards/Receptions Touchdowns Long83 DwayneAllen 7,many(3) 80,AUB‘11 18.8,VAT‘11 2,^VAT‘11 54,TRO‘11 5 MikeBellamy 1,many(2) 4,AUB‘11 ---------- ---------- 4,AUB‘1118 JaronBrown 6,WFU‘11 107,UNC‘10 26.8,UNC‘10 1,many(8) 74,UNC‘10 1 MartavisBryant 2,UNC‘11 54,many(2) ---------- 1,many(2) 54,TRO‘1186 SamCooper 1,UMD‘11 18,UMD‘11 ---------- ---------- 18,UMD‘11 9 JoeCraig 2,NCS‘11 10,NCS‘11 ---------- ---------- 13,NCS‘1130 ChadDiehl 2,GAT‘10 13,MTS‘09 ---------- ---------- 13,MTS‘0923 AndreEllington 4,AUB‘10 48,AUB‘10 14.0,WFU‘11 1,GAT‘10 22,many(2)80 BrandonFord 5,NCS‘11 77,NCS‘11 17.0,WFU‘11 2,USF‘10 50,NCS‘11 6 DeAndreHopkins 9,many(2) 157,UNC‘11 24.8,NCS‘11 1,many(8) 50,FSU‘1122 D.J.Howard 1,many(2) 4,GAT‘11 ---------- ---------- 4,GAT‘1116 AdamHumphries 4,NCS‘11 48,NCS‘11 12.0,NCS‘11 ---------- 18,NCS‘1126 MarquanJones 6,NCS‘10 71,MTS‘09 10.7,WFU‘10 1,MTS‘09 38,many(2)25 RoderickMcDowell 1,many(2) 4,USC‘10 ---------- ---------- 4,USC‘1019 CharonePeake 2,AUB‘11 41,AUB‘11 ---------- ---------- 24,AUB‘11 2 SammyWatkins 10,AUB‘11 155,AUB‘11 21.7,BOC‘11 2,many(3) 65,AUB‘11

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Position TRO WOF AUB FSU VAT BOC UMD UNC GAT WFU NCS USC ^VAT WVULT Price Price Price Price Price Price Price Price Price Price B.Thomas Price PriceLG Dav.Smith Dav.Smith Cloy B.Thomas B.Thomas B.Thomas B.Thomas B.Thomas B.Thomas B.Thomas Dav.Smith Dav.Smith B.ThomasC Freeman Freeman Freeman Freeman Freeman Freeman Freeman Freeman Freeman Freeman Freeman Freeman FreemanRG McClain McClain McClain McClain McClain McClain McClain McClain McClain McClain McClain McClain McClainRT Walker Walker Walker Walker Walker Walker Walker Walker Walker Walker Walker Walker WalkerTE Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen Allen AllenWR Hopkins B.McNeal Hopkins Hopkins Bryant Hopkins Bryant Hopkins Hopkins Hopkins Hopkins Hopkins HopkinsQB Boyd Boyd Boyd Boyd Boyd Boyd Boyd Boyd Boyd Boyd Boyd Boyd BoydRB Ellington Ellington Ellington Ellington Ellington Ellington Ellington Ellington Howard Ellington Ellington Ellington EllingtonFB/WR/TE/RB Humphries Diehl Watkins Watkins Watkins Watkins Watkins Diehl Watkins Ford Humphries Watkins HowardWR Ja.Brown Ja.Brown Ja.Brown Ja.Brown Ja.Brown Ja.Brown Ja.Brown Watkins Ja.Brown Watkins Ja.Brown Ja.Brown Ja.Brown

DE Goodman Goodman Goodman Goodman Goodman Goodman Goodman Goodman Goodman Goodman Goodman Goodman GoodmanNG Thompson Thompson Thompson Thompson Thompson Thompson Thompson Thompson Thompson Shatley Thompson Thompson ThompsonDT Moore Moore Moore Moore Shatley Moore Moore Moore Moore Williams Moore Moore MooreBE Branch Branch Branch Branch Branch Branch Branch Branch Branch Branch Branch Branch BranchSLB/CB/S Christian Christian Christian Christian Robinson Robinson Robinson Christian Christian Christian M.Jenkins M.Jenkins MeeksMLB Hawkins Hawkins Hawkins Hawkins Hawkins Hawkins Hawkins Hawkins Hawkins Hawkins St.Anthony St.Anthony St.AnthonyWLB/CB Breeland Willard Robinson Willard Willard Willard Willard Willard Willard Willard Willard Willard WillardCB Sensabaugh Sensabaugh Sensabaugh Sensabaugh Sensabaugh Sensabaugh Sensabaugh Sensabaugh Breeland Sensabaugh Sensabaugh Sensabaugh SensabaughSS Meeks Meeks Meeks Meeks Meeks Meeks Meeks Meeks Sensabaugh Brewer Brewer Brewer BrewerFS Hall R.Smith Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall Hall Brewer Hall Hall Hall HallCB Brewer Robinson Brewer Brewer Brewer Brewer Brewer Brewer Robinson Breeland Breeland Breeland Breeland

PK Catanzaro Catanzaro Catanzaro Catanzaro Catanzaro Catanzaro Catanzaro Catanzaro Catanzaro Catanzaro Catanzaro Catanzaro CatanzaroP Zimmerman Zimmerman Zimmerman Zimmerman Zimmerman Zimmerman Zimmerman Zimmerman Zimmerman Zimmerman Zimmerman Zimmerman Zimmerman

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2011 Participation # Player TRO WOF AUB FSU VAT BOC UMD UNC GAT WFU NCS USC ^VAT WVU Total 2011G-S CareerG-S 83 DwayneAllen,TE *46 *65 *78 *75 *59 *44 *72 *73 *67 *88 *58 *48 *56 829 13-13 40-32 41 DanielAndrews,LB 2 6 ST ST 3 2 ST 4 ST 1 2 4 4 28 13-0 39-0 12 StephoneAnthony,LB 22 9 7 1 29 --- 16 27 20 31 *28 *23 *34 247 12-3 12-3 6 TavarisBarnes,DT 11 --- --- 2 4 6 --- 14 --- --- 4 7 10 58 8-0 8-0 68 DavidBeasley,OG --- --- --- --- --- 1 --- 7 --- --- 9 --- 7 24 4-0 4-0 3 VicBeasley,DE 2 ST ST ST ST ST ST 4 --- --- --- --- 10 16 9-0 9-0 5 MikeBellamy,RB 5 4 20 7 10 10 9 25 28 8 16 3 --- 145 12-0 12-0 13 SpencerBenton,PK/P ST ST ST ST ST --- --- --- --- ST ST ST ST 0 9-0 36-1 10 TajhBoyd,QB *64 *71 *90 *86 *68 *52 *82 *77 *67 *88 *57 *59 *67 928 13-13 20-13 40 AndreBranch,DE *54 *46 *55 *49 *57 *46 *70 *34 *66 *66 *54 *54 *47 698 13-13 47-26 17 BashaudBreeland,CB *41 27 16 34 4 24 39 25 *64 *69 *71 *73 *74 561 13-6 13-6 29 XavierBrewer,DB *68 --- *65 *56 *69 *55 *23 *52 *71 *69 *70 *23 *61 682 12-12 39-22 45 DesmondBrown,CB ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST --- --- --- --- 0 9-0 9-0 18 JaronBrown,WR *41 *36 *34 *59 *39 *41 *54 38 *52 51 *44 *49 *44 582 13-11 36-21 37 KantrellBrown,S ST 32 ST ST ST ST ST 7 ST ST ST ST 4 43 13-0 36-0 90 KourtneiBrown,DE 23 18 12 12 12 14 20 25 9 6 24 26 31 232 13-0 48-1 1 MartavisBryant,WR 12 5 1 22 *20 20 *11 36 12 16 5 8 15 183 13-2 13-2 24 DemontBuice,RB --- ST ST ST ST ST --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 0 5-0 5-0 39 ChandlerCatanzaro,PK *ST *ST *ST *ST *ST *ST *ST *ST *ST *ST *ST *ST *ST 0 13-13 26-25 34 QuandonChristian,LB *40 *50 *36 *14 20 12 39 *18 *62 *13 30 43 25 402 13-7 26-14 62 MasonCloy,OL 8 15 *5 21 6 20 16 19 5 16 29 --- 14 174 12-1 50-20 86 SamCooper,TE 6 4 4 4 1 10 3 10 2 3 ST ST 5 52 13-0 13-0 9 JoeCraig,WR --- --- --- 1 3 8 --- --- --- 1 21 --- 5 39 6-0 6-0 93 CoreyCrawford,DE 21 19 13 12 12 13 15 27 9 6 21 19 33 220 13-0 13-0 67 KalonDavis,OG 4 ST ST ST ST 1 ST 7 --- --- 12 4 7 35 11-0 11-0 39 StevenDemaras,LB --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 3 --- --- --- --- --- 3 1-0 1-0 30 ChadDiehl,FB 5 *13 20 14 4 14 9 *16 5 11 3 9 14 137 13-2 56-19 23 AndreEllington,RB *58 *62 *47 *82 *59 *60 *65 *38 --- *69 *45 *49 *60 694 12-12 35-19 52 PhillipFajgenbaum,LS ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST 0 13-0 18-0 60 TylerFelt,OL --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 0-0 1-0 89 WesForbush,WR --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 2 --- --- --- --- --- 2 1-0 1-0 80 BrandonFord,TE/WR 20 14 14 20 17 29 6 24 5 *11 15 11 15 201 13-1 30-1 55 DaltonFreeman,C *64 *71 *94 *86 *68 *79 *82 *82 *67 *90 *62 *62 *68 975 13-13 39-35 97 MalliciahGoodman,DE *54 *49 *54 *49 *58 *44 *67 *34 *66 *67 *56 *55 *47 700 13-13 40-14 31 RashardHall,S *39 --- *65 *54 *66 *46 *72 *51 35 *72 *69 *71 *74 714 12-11 39-30 47 WillHarrison,WR 3 --- --- --- --- 1 --- 2 --- --- --- --- 3 9 4-0 6-0 42 CoricoHawkins,LB *50 *55 *57 *55 *42 *49 *73 *27 *73 *44 47 43 38 653 13-10 38-24 6 DeAndreHopkins,WR *48 37 *74 *62 44 *46 67 *42 *53 *69 *51 *54 *57 694 13-10 25-18 22 D.J.Howard,RB 5 2 31 --- --- 8 6 7 *35 11 11 11 *13 140 11-2 11-2 16 AdamHumphries,WR *13 19 14 15 11 20 13 24 15 44 *42 6 8 244 13-2 13-2 50 GradyJarrett,DT 15 2 --- --- 4 3 --- 10 --- --- 5 1 12 52 8-0 8-0 14 MartinJenkins,CB 5 3 ST ST 8 13 60 4 ST 51 *25 *44 44 257 13-2 24-2 25 C.J.Jones,CB --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 0-0 1-0 26 MarquanJones,WR 26 10 12 1 4 10 ST 14 ST 1 12 --- 9 99 12-0 46-5 35 MansaJoseph,RB ST ST ST ST --- ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST 0 12-0 24-0 32 CarltonLewis,S 38 --- 2 2 17 14 18 8 --- 2 5 1 29 136 11-0 29-0 74 AntoineMcClain,OG *60 *63 *94 *81 *62 *59 *66 *63 *62 *74 *56 *62 *62 855 13-13 53-40 25 RoderickMcDowell,RB 2 5 ST 4 ST 3 ST 14 4 1 --- 1 4 38 12-0 19-0 14 DonnyMcElveen,QB --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 0-0 1-0 11 BryceMcNeal,WR 9 *26 9 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 44 3-1 15-4 5 JonathanMeeks,S *68 *68 *63 *55 *54 *58 *79 *51 11 16 44 54 *43 664 13-9 36-10 94 RennieMoore,DT *49 *47 *56 *48 51 *37 *75 *29 *68 60 *59 *48 *42 669 13-11 45-12 85 TaylorOgle,WR --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 2 --- --- --- --- --- 2 1-0 2-0 8 JustinParker,LB 4 12 ST ST ST ST ST 7 ST ST ST 6 4 33 13-0 22-0 38 JulianPatton,WR --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 1 --- --- --- --- --- 1 1-0 1-0 19 CharonePeake,WR 13 18 29 16 12 27 14 26 6 13 20 6 13 213 13-0 13-0 38 GarryPeters,CB 3 --- --- --- 4 ST ST 1 ST ST ST ST 4 12 10-0 10-0 79 PhillipPrice,OT *64 *71 *94 *86 *68 *69 *79 *82 *67 *47 --- *6 *44 777 12-12 41-13 21 DariusRobinson,CB 30 *36 *49 30 *53 *15 *47 27 *32 --- --- --- 4 323 10-6 17-6 54 MattSanders,OL 1 --- --- --- --- 1 --- 7 ST ST 9 ST 7 25 8-0 27-0 15 CotySensabaugh,CB *73 *68 *66 *56 *67 *59 *85 *57 *77 *73 *75 *74 *74 904 13-13 51-16 43 TylerShatley,DT 25 31 15 12 *32 23 27 21 28 *21 21 26 18 300 13-2 25-2 33 SpencerShuey,LB 5 4 ST ST 1 10 ST 10 4 1 2 9 2 48 13-0 22-0 84 DarrellSmith,FB/TE ST ST ST ST ST ST ST 1 ST ST ST ST ST 1 13-0 23-0 73 DavidSmith,OG *61 *62 --- --- 12 30 3 42 5 49 *56 *58 16 394 11-4 41-18 27 RobertSmith,S 7 *31 ST ST 3 ST ST 8 ST ST ST ST 4 53 13-1 13-1 75 MichaelSobeski,LS --- --- --- --- --- ST ST ST ST ST ST ST ST 0 8-0 8-0 7 TonySteward,LB 11 14 --- --- 4 7 ST --- --- --- --- --- --- 36 5-0 5-0 48 DanteStewart,CB --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 2 --- --- --- --- --- 2 1-0 1-0 8 ColeStoudt,QB 7 --- --- --- --- 28 --- 12 --- --- 12 --- 6 65 5-0 5-0 63 BrandonThomas,OL 4 --- 89 *70 *56 *59 *82 *40 *62 *84 *32 56 *68 702 12-9 22-9 95 TraThomas,DT 3 --- --- --- --- --- --- 5 --- --- --- --- --- 8 2-0 2-0 98 BrandonThompson,DT *53 *51 *60 *48 *51 *43 *73 *32 *68 64 *48 *42 *36 669 13-12 52-37 70 GiffordTimothy,OT 4 --- --- --- --- 1 --- 7 --- --- 17 ST 7 36 6-0 6-0 20 LateekTownsend,LB --- --- --- --- ST ST ST ST ST ST 2 1 ST 3 9-0 9-0 82 DrewTraylor,TE --- --- --- ST --- ST ST 1 ST ST ST ST 2 3 9-0 22-0 72 LandonWalker,OT *64 *71 *94 *86 *68 *79 *82 *82 *67 *90 *54 *62 *68 967 13-13 52-48 2 SammyWatkins,WR 43 40 *68 *64 *49 *45 *62 *44 *49 *36 --- *52 54 606 12-9 12-9 91 JoshWatson,DT 3 --- --- --- --- 3 --- 3 --- --- --- --- 9 18 4-0 4-0 77 ReidWebster,OL 3 --- --- --- --- 1 --- 7 --- --- 9 --- 7 27 5-0 5-0 46 JonathanWillard,LB 33 *54 29 *34 *52 *45 *44 *51 *77 *71 *50 *48 *26 614 13-11 39-13 99 DeShawnWilliams,DT 10 6 4 3 2 7 3 17 4 *9 11 18 20 114 13-1 13-1 96 DawsonZimmerman,P *ST *ST *ST *ST *ST *ST *ST *ST *ST *ST *ST *ST *ST 0 13-13 42-41*-start;^-ACCChampionshipgame;ST-specialteamsonly;Note:Numbersdonotnecessarilydenoteofficialplays,butrathernon-special-teamsnaps;bolddenotesaClemsonhomegame.

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Clemsonalsogota75-yardtouchdownrunfromfreshmanMikeBellamyandaone-yardplunge fromfreshmanD.J.Howardinthefourthquarter. “Ithoughttherewouldbesomejitters,”saidClemsonOffensive Coordinator Chad Morris. “We played a lot ofyoungguysandtherewassomeinconsistencywiththem,withTajhandwithallofthem. “Theydidn’tletupatall,though.Itwasjustafacttheyhadnotbeentogether,itwastheirfirstgame,newoffen-sivecoordinatorandthewholebit.Wecouldnotgetinarhythminthefirsthalf.Icouldnotgetinrhythmasaplay-callerandtheycouldn’tgetinrhythmasplayers. “Itoldtheguysinthelockerroomthat,‘wearealright.Thisthingisgoingtotakeoff.Wearegoingtohitacoupleofbigplaysandwearegoingtogetgoing.’Thatwasen-couraging.” That big play came on third down midway throughthe third quarter. On third-and-seven from his own 46,BoydspottedAllenallalonedowntherightsideline.Aftermakinganover-the-shouldercatchneartheTroy40,Allenbroketwowould-betacklesonhiswaytotheendzone.

“Dwayne Allen, Ithought, was the spark,”stated Swinney. “Thatwas a huge catch andrun.Lastyear,hewouldhave been tackled onthat play. But to seehimfinishlikehedid(to-day) proves that he hasworkedonhisgame.” Allen’s touchdowngave the Tigers a 20-16lead. Now settled in,Boyd extended the leadto26-16with0:30leftinthe third quarter on hisseven-yard touchdownpasstoJaronBrown. After Troy kicked a20-yard field goal earlyin the fourth quarter,Bellamyputhisnameinthe recordbook with a75-yard touchdown onhisfirstcareercarry.Thatwas the longest run onthe first carry by aTigerinhistory. Chandler Catanzarofollowed with his thirdfield goal of 45+ yardsand Howard added aone-yard touchdownruntocloseoutthescor-ing. Catanzaro becamejust the second playerinschoolhistorytobootthree field goals of atleast 45 yards in onegame. Additionally,SammyWatkins set a record for

Game 1Troy 6 10 0 3 19Clemson 13 0 13 17 43

CU Watkins33passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),1st,14:34,2-59CU Catanzaro46FG,1st,9:59,4-(-8)TRO Southward1run(M.Taylorkickfailed),1st,4:25,13-80CU Catanzaro46FG,1st,0:20,4-8TRO M.Taylor21FG,2nd,4:20,4-4TRO E.Thomas16passfromC.Robinson(M.Taylorkick),2nd,0:51,5-61CU Allen54passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),3rd,7:01,5-80CU Ja.Brown7passfromBoyd(Catanzarokickfailed),3rd,0:30,13-80TRO M.Taylor20FG,4th,11:20,11-80CU Bellamy75run(Catanzarokick),4th,11:02,1-75CU Catanzaro45FG,4th,4:44,4-(-1)CU Howard1run(Catanzarokick),4th,1:26,7-42Attendance-74,135 Weather-Mostlysunny,95˚

TeamStatistics TRO CUFirstDowns 19 16Rushing 36-165 38-197Passing 24-42-1 21-31-1PassingYards 258 271TotalOffense 78-423 69-468Yards/Play 5.4 6.8ReturnYards 72 17Fumbles-Lost 2-2 2-0Turnovers 3 1Penalties 8-61 2-10InterceptionReturns 1-50 1-0PuntReturns 3-22 2-17KickoffReturns 6-117 4-80Punting 8-42.3 6-42.5Third-DownConversions 7-18 5-16Sacks 3-9 1-8TimeofPossession 32:10 27:50

Rushing(Car-Yards-TD)TRO D.Taylor5-63,Southward13-43-1,C.Anderson10-40,Exley

3-14,Worthy1-5,Albert1-3,Chitty1-0,C.Robinson2-(-3)CU Ellington18-89,Bellamy3-81-1,Howard4-29-1,Watkins

2-5,Boyd10-(-3),TEAM1-(-4)

Passing(Cm-Att-Yards-I-TD)TRO C.Robinson24-42-258-1-1CU Boyd20-30-264-1-3,Stoudt1-1-7-0-0

Receiving(Rec-Yards-TD)TRO Albert6-45,Southward4-35,E.Thomas3-63-1,C.Johnson

3-8,Chitty2-49,J.Robinson1-21,Payton1-12,Ellis1-8,C.Anderson1-7,Arukwe1-6,D.Taylor1-4

CU Watkins7-81-1,Hopkins4-35,Ja.Brown3-26-1,Ellington3-7,Allen1-54-1,Bryant1-54,Ford1-7,Humphries1-7

PuntReturns(PR-Yards)TRO Albert3-22CU Watkins1-12,Hopkins1-5

KickoffReturns(KOR-Yards)TRO C.Johnson5-105,Southward1-12CU Bellamy3-58,Ellington1-22

InterceptionReturns(INT-Yards)TRO Valcin1-50CU R.Smith1-0

TackleLeadersCU Hall8,Hawkins8,Willard8,Brewer7,Meeks7

SacksCU St.Anthony1-8

TacklesForLossCU St.Anthony1-8,Branch1-2,Christian1-2

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HemayhavejuststartedhisthirdfullseasonasClem-son’sheadcoach,butDaboSwinneyknowshowpreciouseachvictorycanbe.ThatiswhytheTigers’43-19winoverTroywasan“A”inhismind,despitehisoffense’sfirst-halfstruggles,whichledtoathree-pointdeficitathalftime. “Wewon...that’sall thatmatters,”saidSwinney. “Therestofit...that’sourjobtocoachandevaluate.Ihavenevergradedawinanythinglessthanan‘A.’Theyaretoohardtoget.Ithasbeenalongoffseason,soI’mjustgladtohavea‘W’.” TheTigersgotthewinafteroutscoringTroy30-3inthesecondhalf.Trailing16-13athalftime,Clemsoncameoutandscoredonthreestraightpossessionstograba33-19lead.Fromthere,theTigerscruised,astheyamassed347oftheir468totalyardsinthesecondhalf. Tajh Boyd, who struggled in the first 30 minutes,bounced back by passing for 199 yards and two touch-downswhilecompleting14-18passesinthesecondhalf.At one point, he completed 13 straight passes. His sec-ond-halftouchdownswenttotightendDwayneAllenfor54yardsandwide receiver JaronBrown for sevenyards.

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receptions(7)andreceivingyards(81)byafreshmaninhisfirstgame.Hescoredjust26secondsintothecontest,theearliestscorebyafirst-yearplayerinschoolhistory. “Itwasn’taperfectday,butitwasagreatwin,”addedSwinney.“I’mreallyproudoftheguysforhandlingsomeadversity.Thatwasabigol’elephantoneveryone’sbackduringhalftime.Weweredownthreepoints,butI’mreallyproudofthoseguys. “Therewasnopanic.Thestaffdidagoodjob.Wejustneededtosettledown.”

IN HIS FIRST CAREER START, TAJH BOYD HAD A STELLAR SECOND

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“That was a critical throw in a clutch situation,” saidClemsonOffensiveCoordinatorChadMorris. “Wehadtohaveitorweweregoingtohavetopunttheballbacktothem.” ClemsonneededitandeverybitmoreaftertheTerri-ersusedtheirunorthodoxoffensetopushthegametothebrinkinacontestmanythoughtwouldbeaneasyvictoryfortheTigers. “WoffordfoughtashardasIthoughttheywouldandtheywereeverythingthatIthoughttheywouldbe,”admit-tedClemsonHeadCoachDaboSwinney. TheTerriersscoredontwooftheirfirstthreeposses-sions,a27-yardtouchdownrunbyquarterbackMitchAl-lenanda66-yardscoringpassfromAllentoBrentonBer-sin.Woffordledmostofthefirsthalfandwaswithinonepoint(28-27)headingintothefourthquarter.

Wofford ended thegame with 399 totalyards, including 272yards on the ground.The Tigers topped Wof-ford’s output with 476yards, including 261throughtheair. “We weren’t wor-ried, because CoachMorris has been talkingabout matching pointssince he got here,” saidBoyd, who completed18-29 passes for 261yards and three touch-downs. “Coach (Morris)told us when he was atTulsa, they had to scoreatleast40pointsagameto match people, so wehavethesamementalityhere. “We are a team.Sometimes the defensehelps us out, so some-times we have to scoreas many points as wecansowecanhelpthemout.” Clemson got thosepoints thanks to a 42-yard Boyd-to-MartavisBryant pass, a 74-yardAndre Ellington touch-down run, a 38-yardtouchdown pass fromBoydtoSammyWatkins,a five-yard touchdownrun by Boyd, and a 17-yard touchdown passfrom Boyd to Hopkins.Watkins, who had agame-high 196 all-pur-pose yards, was namedACCRookie-of-the-Weekforhisefforts.

Game 2Wofford 14 7 6 0 27Clemson 13 8 7 7 35

WOF Allen27run(Reedkick),1st,10:12,5-51CU Bryant42passfromBoyd(Bentonrushfailed),1st,5:32,2-45WOF Bersin66passfromAllen(Reedkick),1st,4:52,2-79CU Ellington74run(Catanzarokick),1st,4:36,1-74WOF Breitenstein1run(Reedkick),2nd,4:01,12-74CU Watkins38passfromBoyd(HopkinspassfromBoyd),2nd,2:03,6-72WOF Reed24FG,3rd,11:46,6-67CU Boyd5run(Catanzarokick),3rd,7:54,12-65WOF Reed38FG,3rd,2:04,13-60CU Hopkins17passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),4th,14:35,8-58Attendance-73,500 Weather-Sunny,85˚

TeamStatistics WOF CUFirstDowns 16 20Rushing 57-272 42-215Passing 2-8-1 18-29-0PassingYards 127 261TotalOffense 65-399 71-476Yards/Play 6.1 6.7ReturnYards 0 43Fumbles-Lost 1-0 3-1Turnovers 1 1Penalties 6-30 3-44InterceptionReturns 0-0 1-43PuntReturns 0-0 0-0KickoffReturns 6-103 6-116Punting 5-35.2 4-41.5Third-DownConversions 6-16 7-15Sacks 4-31 0-0TimeofPossession 33:27 26:33

Rushing(Car-Yards-TD)WOF Allen13-89-1,Breitenstein22-62-1,Johnson10-56,Redfern

1-28, Boyce 4-16,Youman 1-8, Dunmire 1-7, Nocek 1-3,Farrar3-2,Monroe1-1

CU Ellington 22-165-1,Watkins 3-30, Bellamy 2-19, Boyd10-9-1,Howard1-2,McDowell1-1,Diehl1-0,TEAM1-(-2),Benton1-(-9)

Passing(Cm-Att-Yards-I-TD)WOF Allen2-7-127-1-1,Kass0-1-0-0-0CU Boyd18-29-261-0-3

Receiving(Rec-Yards-TD)WOF Bersin2-127-1CU Hopkins5-73-1,Watkins4-56-1,Ja.Brown3-55,Allen2-15,

Ellington2-12,Bryant1-42-1,B.McNeal1-8

KickoffReturns(KOR-Yards)WOF Shelton4-62,Boyce2-41CU Watkins5-110,Bellamy1-6

InterceptionReturns(INT-Yards)CU Ka.Brown1-43

TackleLeadersCU Branch11,Moore9,Christian8,Meeks7,Thompson7

TacklesForLossCU Thompson1-3,Crawford1-2,Ko.Brown1-1

GAME STATS

Tajh Boyd said he never really worried about losingSaturday’sgame,becauseheknewtherewasenoughtal-entonthefieldforhisTigerstogetthejobdone. Thoughhewasnotworried,noonecouldblametheClemsonquarterbackifhewasalittlenervousashecalledfortheballonthird-and-13fromhisown39,clingingtoaone-pointleadovertheunderdogWoffordTerriers.How-ever, Boyd showed a lot of poise in a pressure situation,as he stood tall in the pocket and delivered a perfectly-thrownballtoDeAndreHopkinsalongthesideline. Hopkinscorralledthepassfor13yardstotheWofford48,keyinganeight-play,58-yarddrivethathelpedclinchtheTigers’35-27victoryinDeathValley. Itwasaplaythattheyoungquarterbackmissedear-lierinthegame.Itwasaplaythatshowedhisprogressionthroughhisfirsttwostarts.

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And when Clemson needed it the most, it was usu-allyoneoftheveteransormoreexperiencedplayerswhocame through. TheTigers got big plays from tight endDwayneAllen,widereceiverJaronBrown,defensiveendAndre Branch, defensive tackle Brandon Thompson, El-lington,andHopkins. “WhatagreatplayBranchmadeonthewheel-route,”statedSwinney.“Thatwasabig-timeplay.Heisabigol’boytoberunningdownthesidelineandthenhaveagreatplayontheball.Thatwasagreatplay. “We had some key veterans step up. Jaron (Brown)had a great camp and has continued to have two verystronggamesforus. DeAndre(Hopkins) is justasopho-more,butwecallhimaveteran,andJaron’sanoldguy,sowearealittleworkinprogressasIsaidwhenwestartedtheseason. Wewillhavetoplayourway intobeingthetypeofteamIthinkwearecapableofbeing.” That’sexactlywhatBoydprovedwhenhesteppedupandfiredthat13-yardcompletiontoHopkins.

ANDRE ELLINGTON RACED 74 YARDS FOR A TOUCHDOWN IN THE FIRST

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of-the-Week and ACC Rookie-of-the-Week for his efforts.Inall,theTigersamassed624yardswhileoutscoringAu-burn31-3fromthemidwaypartofthesecondquarteron. “We had a hard time running the football early andtheychallengedusonsomethings,butwebelievedwehadsomematchupswecouldwin inthepassinggame,”statedSwinney.“Oncewegotthatgoing,wegotitrolling.” Trailing by 14 points on two different occasions, in-cluding21-7followingMichaelDyer’ssecondtouchdownofthegameinthesecondquarter,BoydgotClemsonroll-ingwithafour-yardtouchdownpasstoDeAndreHopkins,a six-yard score to tight end Dwayne Allen, who tight-ropedthebackoftheendzone,andthen65and19-yardtouchdownpassestoWatkinsinthethirdquarter. “What can you say?...Tajh has taken ownership,” said

Swinney. “Chad (Mor-ris) has done an incred-ible job with not onlyour offense, but Tajh inparticular.His386yardswerethesecond-mostinschoolhistory.” Auburn had noanswer for Boyd, as hecompleted 30-42 passeson his way to earningACC Offensive Back-of-the-Weekhonors. “Tajh is gettingbetter and better,” saidClemsonOffensiveCoor-dinatorChadMorris.“Hekeeps maturing right infront of us. From week-onetoweek-two,hegotso much better. Fromweek-twotoweek-three,hegotsomuchbetter. “He has been sosmart with the football.Heknewwhentothrowtheballandwhentopullitdownandrunit.Iseehim getting better andbetterashegoes.” OnceBoydfoundhisrhythm,Clemsondidnotmiss a step, as it scoredon six of seven posses-sions. The Tigers’ 624yards of total offensewere third-most in his-tory and just the eighthtime a Clemson teamtopped the 600-yardmarkinacontest. “I’m really proud ofour guys,” stated Swin-ney. “That is the firsttime we have beatenAuburnin60years.” Auburn had won14 straight games over

Game 3Auburn 14 7 3 0 24Clemson 0 21 14 3 38

AUB Dyer52run(Parkeykick),1st,10:36,2-69AUB Blake36passfromTrotter(Parkeykick),1st,7:54,6-54CU Hopkins4passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),2nd,14:56,8-60AUB Dyer1run(Parkeykick),2nd,8:54,16-90CU Allen6passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),2nd,5:06,12-81CU Ellington2run(Catanzarokick),2nd,1:11,8-75CU Watkins65passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),3rd,13:45,4-80AUB Parkey38FG,3rd,5:00,8-62CU Watkins19passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),3rd,0:16,12-80CU Catanzaro38FG,4th,11:48,8-62Attendance-82,000 Weather-Cloudy,68˚

TeamStatistics AUB CUFirstDowns 19 32Rushing 38-237 50-238Passing 12-25-1 30-42-0PassingYards 198 386TotalOffense 63-435 92-624Yards/Play 6.9 6.8ReturnYards 6 0Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1Turnovers 1 1Penalties 5-40 6-50InterceptionReturns 0-0 1-0PuntReturns 2-6 0-0KickoffReturns 4-63 1-16Punting 6-41.3 3-46.0Third-DownConversions 5-13 14-18Sacks 0-0 1-1TimeofPossession 23:45 36:15

Rushing(Car-Yards-TD)AUB Dyer16-151-2,McCalebb10-34,Mason4-15,Trotter4-14,

Reed2-12,Bray1-8,Frazier1-3CU Howard 9-86, Ellington 14-46-1,Watkins 7-44, Bellamy

11-36,Boyd7-30,TEAM2-(-4)

Passing(Cm-Att-Yards-I-TD)AUB Trotter12-25-198-1-1CU Boyd30-42-386-0-4

Receiving(Rec-Yards-TD)AUB Stallworth 5-71, Reed 3-31, Benton 1-41, Blake 1-36-1,

McCalebb1-17,Carr1-2CU Watkins10-155-2,Hopkins7-83-1,Allen7-80-1,Peake2-41,

Ja.Brown2-22,Bellamy1-4,Ellington1-1

PuntReturns(PR-Yards)AUB Reed2-6

KickoffReturns(KOR-Yards)AUB Mason4-63CU Ellington1-16

InterceptionReturns(INT-Yards)CU Sensabaugh1-0

TackleLeadersCU Meeks7,Thompson6,Branch5,Brewer5,Sensabaugh5

SacksCU Branch1-1

TacklesForLossCU Thompson1-4,Willard1-4,Brewer1-2,Branch1-1

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DaboSwinneyunderstandsthekindofpressurethatcomeswithalongwinningstreak. HewasapartofonehimselfwhenhewasaplayerandcoachatAlabamainthe1990s. But, do not think for a second Swinney was feelingsorryfor#19AuburnafterhisTigerssnappedtheSECTi-gers’17-gamewinningstreakwitha38-24victoryinDeathValley. “Iknowhowhardthat istodo,”saidSwinney. “Theywereaverygoodchampion,butI’mgladitendedinDeathValley.” Thenation’slongestwinningstreakendedthankstoa386-yard,four-touchdownafternoonfromClemsonquar-terbackTajhBoydand155receivingyardsfromfreshman-sensationSammyWatkins,whowasnamedACCReceiver-

Clemson, including last year’s dramatic 27-24 overtimevictoryatAuburn. However, therewerenodramatics infrontoftheselloutcrowd,asClemsoncontrolledthegameinthesecondhalf. Somethanksalsogoestoadefensethatforthethirdstraight week did not allow a touchdown in the secondhalf. Auburnamassedjust150yardsandthreepoints inthesecondhalfaftertotaling285yardsandthreetouch-downsinthefirsthalf. “It was a disappointing first half,” admitted Swinney.“But,thatwasdominantfootballinthesecondhalf.That’sthreeweeksinarowthatwehavenotgivenupatouch-downinthesecondhalf.IthasprobablybeenalongtimesinceAuburnhasfailedtoscoreatouchdowninthesec-ondhalf.”

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“This team has each other’s back. They have thecoaches’back.Theygoteachother’sback.” TheTigershadoneanother’sbacksallafternoon.Af-ter Florida State took its only lead on a Dustin Hopkins32-yardfieldgoalonitsfirstdrive,theClemsonoffensere-spondedwitha24-yardTajhBoydtoWatkinstouchdownanda7-3leadonitsfirstseries. After a stop by the defense, theTigers struck again,thistimecappinganeight-play,77-yarddrivewithaone-yardrunbyBoydtotakea14-3lead. AfterFloridaStatescoreda touchdowntocutClem-son’s lead to four points, theTigers again responded, asBoyd found tight end Dwayne Allen open for a 12-yardtouchdownanda21-10leadwith11:31remaininginthefirsthalf. “Thiswasagreatwinagainstagreatopponent,”saidOffensiveCoordinatorChadMorris. “Thiswasagreatef-fortandateamwin.Ittookagreateffortbothoffensivelyanddefensivelyandinspecialteamstopullthisout.” Clemsonstoodtallfollowingafluketouchdownthatallowed the Seminoles to pull within four points (21-17)early in the third quarter. Boyd scrambled out of thepocket after avoiding a blitzer. He lost his balance andtriedtothrowtheballaway,buttheballcameoutofhishand.BjoernWernersnatcheditandrumbled25yardsforatouchdown. However,Boyd’steammateshadhisback.

“I really didn’t getinthatrattledstage,be-causeguyswerecomingup to me and were ask-ing me if I was ‘ok andnot to worry about it’,”said Boyd. “It’s one ofthose things where youhave to keep respond-ing. “That is one of thethings I’m growing upwith.It’saboutrespond-ing in certain situations.I got a lot of supportfrom the whole team.They told me to comeout and make somemore big plays, andthat’swhatIdid.” Boyd, who finishedthe afternoon 22-35for 344 yards and threetouchdownswhileearn-ing ACC Offensive Back-of-the-Week honors, didmake those plays. First,he led the Tigers on an11-play, 70-yard drivethat ended with an An-dre Ellington one-yardtouchdown. Followinganother Seminole score,a 30-yardTrickett to Ra-shad Greene pass, BoydhitWatkinsinstridefora

Game 4FloridaState 10 0 7 13 30Clemson 14 7 7 7 35

FSU Hopkins32FG,1st,10:23,9-67CU Watkins24passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),1st,7:47,7-80CU Boyd1run(Catanzarokick),1st,1:54,8-77FSU R.Smith57passfromTrickett(Hopkinskick),1st,0:14,5-71CU Allen12passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),2nd,11:31,9-79FSU Werner25fumblereturn(Hopkinskick),3rd,13:40CU Ellington1run(Catanzarokick),3rd,3:03,11-70FSU Greene30passfromTrickett(Trickettpassfailed),4th,14:55,7-80CU Watkins62passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),4th,13:06,6-80FSU Shaw9passfromTrickett(Hopkinskick),4th,7:21,4-78Attendance-82,000 Weather-Sunny,83˚

TeamStatistics FSU CUFirstDowns 19 26Rushing 15-29 50-99Passing 24-38-1 22-35-0PassingYards 336 344TotalOffense 53-365 85-443Yards/Play 6.9 5.2ReturnYards 25 33Fumbles-Lost 2-0 2-1Turnovers 1 1Penalties 11-124 5-50InterceptionReturns 0-0 1-4PuntReturns 0-0 2-29KickoffReturns 3-89 1-21Punting 5-42.8 3-36.3Third-DownConversions 3-10 9-17Sacks 2-14 2-18TimeofPossession 22:53 37:07

Rushing(Car-Yards-TD)FSU C.Thompson11-36,Trickett4-(-7)CU Ellington23-71-1,Boyd16-19-1,Watkins3-13,McDowell

2-6,Bellamy2-(-1),TEAM4-(-9)

Passing(Cm-Att-Yards-I-TD)FSU Trickett24-38-336-1-3CU Boyd22-35-344-0-3

Receiving(Rec-Yards-TD)FSU Greene8-98-1,Green7-77,R.Smith4-118-1,O’Leary3-23,

Shaw2-20-1CU Watkins7-141-2,Hopkins5-78,Allen4-67-1,Ellington2-7,

Bryant 1-33, Ja. Brown 1-13, Humphries 1-6, B.Thomas1-(-1)

PuntReturns(PR-Yards)CU Hopkins2-29

KickoffReturns(KOR-Yards)FSU Joyner2-60,K.Williams1-29CU Watkins1-21

InterceptionReturns(INT-Yards)CU Christian1-4

TackleLeadersCU Breeland6,Hall6,Moore4,Brewer3,Sensabaugh3

SacksCU Moore1.5-14,Thompson0.5-4

TacklesForLossCU Moore1.5-14,Thompson0.5-4

GAME STATSFlorida State 30


SeniorRennieMoorehadasackon#11FloridaState’sfinal offensive play and #21 Clemson ran out the clockto preserve a thrilling 35-30 victory. It was the highest-rankedteamClemsondefeatedathomesince itbeat#3FloridaStatein2003. WiththegamehanginginthebalanceandtheSemi-nolesfacingafourth-and-ninefromtheirown38,MooreplowedthroughthelineandsackedClintTrickett,sendingthe82,000fansinDeathValleyintoafrenzy. “Thatwassuchahuge,hugeplay,”saidClemsonHeadCoachDaboSwinney.“Wedidn’tcomeafterhim,butRen-niejustwonthematchup.Whatabighittowinthegame.That’swhatyoudreamabout.” Clemson improved to4-0 for the first time since the2007seasonthanksinlargeparttoabig-playoffensethatrackedup443totalyardsagainstoneofthenation’sbestdefenses. Meanwhile, the Tiger defense held the Semi-nolesto29rushingyardsandmadethenecessarystopstowinthegamewhenithadtothemost. Sammy Watkins, who was named ACC Receiver-of-the-Week, had another outstanding game with sevencatchesfor141receivingyardsandtwotouchdowns. “Ourguyshaveresiliencyandthatgoesbacktoyourcultureandyourbeliefinwhatyouaretryingtodo,”statedSwinney. “It’s about believing in each other, not aboutyourself, but believing in each other. It’s the belief thatsomebodyisgoingtohaveyourback.

62-yardtouchdownthatgavetheTigersa35-23leadwith13:06leftinthegame. Thattouchdownpassfollowedakeythird-downcon-versionwhenBoydhitAllenona12-yardstrikeonthird-and-10fromtheClemson20tokeepthedrivealive. “Thatwastheplayofthegame,”saidSwinney. “Wehavealotofplaymakersoutthere,andwehaveplaymakers behind those playmakers,” stated Boyd. “It’sprettyfun.” AndthenitwasevenmorefunwhentheTigerdefensestoodtallandmadetheplaytoendthegame. “FloridaStatehadtogogetatouchdown,”saidSwin-ney.“Ourmottois,‘Wewintwo-minuteondefense.’Ifeltlikewecouldholdthem.” AndthatisexactlywhattheTigersdid.

RENNIE MOORE’S SACK OF CLINT TRICKETT ENDED ANY CHANCE OF A FLORIDA STATE

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ponent.TheHokieswereheldto258totalyards,includingonly133ontheground. “VirginiaTechisasmash-mouthteam,”saiddefensiveendAndreBranch,whotiedtheClemsonrecordforsacks(4)andtackles for loss (6) inagamewhileplaying inhishomestate.“Wefeltlikeasadefensethatnobodycanjustlineupandrunagainstus.Weknewtheyweregoingtoruntheball,butatthesametimeitwasonustostopthat.” ThoughtheTigersrushedforonly119yards,61cameinthefourthquarterwhentheytookcontrolofthegameand ran time off the clock. Clemson used the runninggametofinishofftheHokieswhenMikeBellamytookahandoffandraced31yardsforthegame’sfinalscore. “It’s great to come into someone’s house and win agame, but to come in here and do what we did tonightmakesitevenmorespecial,”addedAllen. Allen,whohadfourcatchesforagame-high75yards,addedtothatspecialnightinthethirdquarterwhen,ontheTigers’firstdrive,hecaughta32-yardtouchdownpassfromVirginia-nativeTajhBoyd,givingClemsona17-3leadatthetime.ItwasabigplayinthesensethatitsuckedallthemomentumoutofLaneStadiumandputthepressureonaVirginiaTechoffensethatfailedtoshowanyconsis-tencyagainsttheTigerdefense. Clemson finished the game with 20 unansweredpoints after the Hokies tied the score 3-3 on Cody Jour-

Game 5Clemson 3 7 7 6 23VirginiaTech 0 3 0 0 3

CU Catanzaro31FG,1st,2:12,11-45VAT Journell24FG,2nd,4:35,7-24CU Ellington1run(Catanzarokick),2nd,1:49,9-48CU Allen32passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),3rd,10:42,3-66CU Bellamy31run(TEAMkickfailed),4th,6:12,8-88Attendance-66,233 Weather-Lightrain,windy,43˚

TeamStatistics CU VATFirstDowns 18 17Rushing 35-119 40-133Passing 13-32-1 15-27-1PassingYards 204 125TotalOffense 67-323 67-258Yards/Play 4.8 3.9ReturnYards 3 53Fumbles-Lost 0-0 4-1Turnovers 1 2Penalties 5-61 6-60InterceptionReturns 1-0 1-14PuntReturns 1-0 5-39KickoffReturns 1-34 5-60Punting 8-41.4 8-29.4Third-DownConversions 7-17 4-16Sacks 4-31 1-9TimeofPossession 25:09 34:51

Rushing(Car-Yards-TD)CU Bellamy6-47-1,Ellington16-40-1,Boyd10-28,Watkins3-4VAT D.Wilson20-123,Thomas12-8,Gregory1-2,Oglesby6-1,

TEAM1-(-1)

Passing(Cm-Att-Yards-I-TD)CU Boyd13-32-204-1-1VAT Thomas15-27-125-1-0

Receiving(Rec-Yards-TD)CU Allen4-75-1,Ja.Brown3-56,Watkins3-38,Ellington2-20,

Hopkins1-15VAT Coale5-41,Coles4-44,Boykin3-10,D.Wilson2-21,Oglesby

1-9

PuntReturns(PR-Yards)CU Hopkins1-0VAT Hosley3-27,K.Fuller1-9,Jarrett1-3

KickoffReturns(KOR-Yards)CU Ja.Brown1-34VAT D.Wilson2-36,Gregory3-24

InterceptionReturns(INT-Yards)CU Brewer1-0VAT Hosley1-14

TackleLeadersCU Branch11,Willard8,Hall6,Thompson6,St.Anthony5

SacksCU Branch4-31

TacklesForLossCU Branch 6-35, St. Anthony 2-5, Hall 1-5, Goodman 0.5-1,

Christian0.5-0

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Virginia Tech 3October 1, 2011 • Lane Stadium • Blacksburg, VA

TheClemsonTigerssentamessagetotheACCandtherestofthecollegefootballworldinBlacksburg,VA. Thatmessage...thisisnotthesameole’Tigers.Usingastiflingdefenseandgettingitscustomarybigplayortwofromitsrevampedoffense,#13Clemsonstunned#10VirginiaTechbyascoreof23-3infrontof66,233fansatLaneStadium. “Going into the game, all we heard about was 2006and2007,wheneverVirginiaTechdismantledtheClemsonteam,”saidtightendDwayneAllen.“Wewantedtoshowthatwearenotthe2006team.Wearenotthat2007team.Wearethe2011ClemsonTigers.” And what the 2011 Tigers accomplished had neverbeen done in the history of the ACC. Thanks to their20-pointvictoryoverVirginiaTech,theTigersbecamethefirst ACC team to beat three-straight AP-ranked oppo-nentsinconsecutivegames. “Thereisnooneotherthanthese115playersandthisstaff that believed we would be 5-0,” stated Head CoachDaboSwinney.“Butyouknowwhat?...that’sallthatmat-ters.ThethingItoldourteam,andtheyhaveboughtintoit,isthatifyouaregoingtochangeClemson,youhavetochangeitfromtheinsideout.” TheTigerschangedClemsonbybeatingarankedVir-giniaTechteamon itsfieldwhileplayingthesamestyleVirginia Tech Head Coach Frank Beamer made famous...playingtough,physical,andsimplyoutmusclingtheirop-

nell’s24-yardfieldgoalwith4:35toplay in thefirsthalf.Along with Branch’s record-tying performance, JonathanWillardaddedeighttacklesandwasnamedACCLineback-er-of-the-Week. Afterthat,BoydledClemsononanine-play,48-yardscoringdrive,cappedbyaone-yardAndreEllingtonrun.AfterthedefensemadeastoponVirginiaTech’sfirstpos-sessionofthesecondhalf,Allencaughthis32-yardtouch-downpassfromBoyd. “Coach(Kevin)Steelealwayssaysthesky is the limitfor us,” remarked Branch, who was named ACC Defen-siveLineman-of-the-Week. “OncetheoffensegotAllen’stouchdown, we as a defense said,‘We are going to winthisgame.’Wedecidedthenthattheyarenotscoringany-more.” Andwith that, themessagewassent toeveryone intheACC.

ANDRE BRANCH TIED SCHOOL RECORDS FOR TACKLES FOR LOSS (6) AND SACKS (4) IN CLEMSON’S 23-3 WIN OVER #10 VIRGINIA TECH IN BLACKSBURG.


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revealedtherewasnoseriousdamage.BoydlaterwenttothehospitalforanMRIforconfirmation,andittoocamebacknegative. In came Cole Stoudt under center, who finished thegame6-10passingfor37yards. “Hewassolid,”statedSwinneyofStoudt. “Heplayedverywell.Theyoungmanisatrue-freshmanandhehadnotreallyplayedsincethefirstgame.Hecameinwhenweweredeepintheredzone,thenhisnextplaywasfromhisownone.Ithoughthedidaheckofajob.” StoudtledtheTigers,whoimprovedto3-0intheACCfor thefirst timesince2000,ontwomorescoringdrives

afterBostonCollegecuttheleadto26-14ona24-yardtouchdownpassfromChaseRettigtoBobbySwigertwith5:09leftinthethirdquarter. “AtfirstIwasreallyshocked,be-causeIdidn’tknowwhathappened,but I went out there and did whatI have been doing in practice,” saidStoudt. Stoudt led a 13-play, 50-yarddrive that ended with a 47-yardChandler Catanzaro field goal thatbounced off and over the crossbarwith 39 seconds remaining in thethirdquarter.ItwasCatanzaro’sfifthfieldgoalofthegame. Thesopho-morewasnamedACCSpecialist-of-the-Weekforhisefforts. On the scoring drive, Stoudtcompletedanine-yardpassonthirddown to fellow first-year freshmanSammy Watkins and an eight-yardpass to Adam Humphries, anotherfreshman,tosetupCatanzaro’sfieldgoal.Watkins,whowasnamedACCRookie-of-the-Week, had sevencatchesforagame-high152yards. Stoudt also ran for seven yardsonthedrive. “The coaches told me to relaxandhavefun,”addedStoudt. The rest of the Tigers followedhis lead after that. The defenseshut down the Eagles from there,limiting them to 258 total yards,whilerunningbackAndreEllingtonput the game away with a 35-yardtouchdown run on fourth-and-one.Ellington’s score gave Clemson its36-14leadwith11:24toplayinthegame. “WehadfaithinCole,”saidElling-ton,whorushedfor117yardson22carries. “We were all a little heart-broken when Tajh went down, butwe all rallied behind Cole. We hadhis back and we were going to gowin the game for him...and we didthat.” Boyd had already thrown athree-yardtouchdownpasstoJaron

Game 6BostonCollege 0 7 7 0 14Clemson 17 6 6 7 36

CU Ja.Brown3passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),1st,10:22,8-80CU Catanzaro38FG,1st,4:59,13-63CU Boyd14run(Catanzarokick),1st,4:03,2-16CU Catanzaro42FG,2nd,6:58,6-29BOC Finch20run(Freesekick),2nd,1:55,10-80CU Catanzaro18FG,2nd,0:02,10-65CU Catanzaro20FG,3rd,11:35,9-77BOC Swigert24passfromRettig(Freesekick),3rd,5:09,4-47CU Catanzaro47FG,3rd,0:39,13-50CU Ellington35run(Catanzarokick),4th,11:24,6-58Attendance-78,000 Weather-Sunny,77˚

TeamStatistics BOC CUFirstDowns 14 25Rushing 35-126 41-180Passing 14-22-1 22-37-0PassingYards 132 320TotalOffense 57-258 78-500Yards/Play 4.5 6.4ReturnYards 7 0Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-0Turnovers 2 0Penalties 7-50 2-20InterceptionReturns 0-0 1-0PuntReturns 1-7 0-0KickoffReturns 8-160 1-6Punting 5-39.6 3-48.7Third-DownConversions 5-12 5-14Sacks 2-22 3-15TimeofPossession 32:06 27:54

Rushing(Car-Yards-TD)BOC Finch19-81-1,Kimble11-57,Rettig5-(-12)CU Ellington 22-117-1, Boyd 6-37-1, Bellamy 4-24, Howard

2-13,McDowell1-5,Humphries1-4,TEAM1-(-1),Watkins1-(-2),Stoudt2-(-4),Peake1-(-13)

Passing(Cm-Att-Yards-I-TD)BOC Rettig13-20-129-1-1,Shinskie1-2-3-0-0CU Boyd16-26-283-0-1,Stoudt6-10-37-0-0,Ellington0-1-0-

0-0

Receiving(Rec-Yards-TD)BOC Swigert7-93-1,Larmond3-32,Kimble2-5,Elliott1-3,Finch

1-(-1)CU Watkins7-152,Allen4-49,Hopkins2-47,Ja.Brown2-32-

1, Ford 2-14, Humphries 2-13, Craig 1-8, Ellington 1-6,McDowell1-(-1)

PuntReturns(PR-Yards)BOC Swigert1-7

KickoffReturns(KOR-Yards)BOC Evans4-81,Kimble3-70,Lawrence1-9CU Ja.Brown1-6

InterceptionReturns(INT-Yards)CU Meeks1-0

TackleLeadersCU Willard 13, Hall 8,Thompson 8, Branch 6, Goodman 6,

Meeks6,Shuey6

SacksCU Goodman1-7,Branch1-5,Ko.Brown1-3

TacklesForLossCU Goodman2.5-9,Branch2-7,Ko.Brown1-3,Hawkins0.5-1,

Willard0.5-1,Moore0.5-0

GAME STATSBoston College 14

Clemson 36October 8, 2011 • Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

Eventhough#8Clemsonearneda36-14victoryoverBostonCollege in frontofaHomecomingcrowd, theat-mosphere around DeathValley appeared as if theTigershadlost.Thatcamewithgoodreason,becauseClemsonlostitsstartingquarterback,atleastformostofthesecondhalf. TajhBoyd,whohelpedleadtheTigerstotheirfirst6-0startsincethe2000season,wentdownwithahipinjuryon Clemson’s first drive of the third quarter. Boyd, whopassedfor283yards,added37yardsonthegroundandwasresponsiblefortwotouchdownsbeforeleavingwithaninjury.Hewastakentothelockerroom,whereX-rays

Brownandran14yardsforanotherscoreingivingtheTi-gersa17-0leadinthefirstquarter. “Hewasonhiswaytoacareerday,”saidSwinney. Instead, itturnedouttobeanafternoonwhenallofthefansinDeathValleywereconcernedforBoyd’shealth.Fortunately in the end, everything worked out...Boyd’shealthandanotherTigervictory. “There was a lull,” admitted Swinney. “We definitelyhada littlebitofstalenessthereforaspurt,buttheyre-sponded.Wegotafterthem.Wechallengedthemanditwasgoodtoseethattheyresponded.”

JARON BROWN HAULED IN A THREE-YARD TOUCHDOWN CATCH AND THIS CLUTCH

29-YARD RECEPTION OVER THE MIDDLE IN CLEMSON’S WIN OVER BOSTON COLLEGE.

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Tothatpoint,theTigershadallowedjust16pointsoffturnoversinthefirstsixgames. “Wewerenotplayingverywell,andthatisthebottomline,”saidoffensivetackleLandonWalker. ButClemsonkeptfighting,asAndreEllingtonscoredon a three-yard run and DeAndre Hopkins caught a six-yardtouchdownfromBoydtokeepClemsonwithinstrik-ing distance at 28-17. The Tigers kept believing, evenwhenMarylandtooktheopeningdriveofthethirdquar-terandscoredatouchdownthankstoa22-yardpassfromBrowntotightendMattFurstenburg. “Weputourselvesinaholeearlywiththoseturnovers,buttheguyscamebackandpersevered,”saidtheTigers’signal-caller. Boydwasoneof thoseguys,ashecompleted11-12passesatonepoint.Overall,hepassedfor270yardsandfourtouchdowns.Boydfinishedthenight26-38withtwotouchdownpassestoWatkins,onetoHopkins,andonetoJaronBrown. “Icameoutsluggish,”admittedBoyd.“Ican’treallyex-plainit.Youhavetodigdowninternallyandfindoutwhatyou’rereallymadeof. I’mgladtheguysstuckbesidemeduringthegame.” TheTigersalsostuckwiththeirrunninggame,astheyrushed for 306 yards on 42 carries, with Ellington lead-

ingthewaywith212yardsandtwotouchdowns, including a 44-yardtouchdownrunwith3:55lefttosealthe win. Ellington was named ACCOffensive Back-of-the-Week for hisefforts. “Upfront,thoseguysdidagoodjob,” said Ellington. “The offensivelinetookownershipduringtheweek.We got after it this week. Coach(Swinney) said he expected us tohave a great rushing game, and wetook itandwentwith itandtriedtomakethebestofit.” Watkins, who was named ACCReceiver-of-the-WeekandACCRook-ie-of-the-Week,madethebestofhisfirst-quarter fumble and turned ina night to remember. The first-yearfreshman broke C.J. Spiller’s schoolrecord for all-purpose yards in agame with 345 while also scoringthree touchdowns, including an 89-yard kickoff return for a touchdownthat gave Clemson a 49-45 lead af-terMarylandhadreclaimedtheleadmidwaythroughthefourthquarter. Watkinsalsohada70-yardkick-offreturninthefirstquarterthatsetupEllington’sfirsttouchdown. “I’m glad to see the guy is hu-man, because he made a couple ofboneheadedmistakesoutthere,”saidSwinney. “He made some mistakestonightwhereheactuallylookedlikeafreshman. “Theguywasclutch.Hedidnotpanic.Hecamebackoverhere.Itold

Game 7Clemson 10 7 18 21 56Maryland 14 14 10 7 45

CU Catanzaro18FG,1st,8:25,14-95UMD Meggett9run(Ferrarakick),1st,4:58,2-9UMD Chism46interceptionreturn(Ferrarakick),1st,2:23CU Ellington3run(Catanzarokick),1st,1:00,4-30UMD Meggett7passfromBrown(Ferrarakick),2nd,13:54,7-70UMD Brown21run(Ferrarakick),2nd,8:38,7-60CU Hopkins6passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),2nd,5:28,10-73UMD Furstenburg22passfromBrown(Ferrarakick),3rd,13:06,8-78CU Watkins13passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),3rd,10:46,3-15UMD Ferrara27FG,3rd,7:27,10-80CU Catanzaro23FG,3rd,6:15,5-56CU Watkins15passfromBoyd(AllenpassfromBoyd),3rd,3:25,3-70CU Ja.Brown12passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),4th,11:26,12-80UMD Furstenburg32passfromBrown(Ferrarakick),4th,7:35,13-66CU Watkins89kickoffreturn(Catanzarokick),4th,7:24CU Ellington44run(Catanzarokick),4th,3:55,4-59Attendance-47,961 Weather-Clear,67˚

TeamStatistics CU UMDFirstDowns 28 25Rushing 42-306 48-291Passing 26-38-1 17-35-1PassingYards 270 177TotalOffense 80-576 83-468Yards/Play 7.2 5.6ReturnYards 29 82Fumbles-Lost 2-1 2-0Turnovers 2 1Penalties 4-40 4-40InterceptionReturns 1-29 1-46PuntReturns 1-0 3-36KickoffReturns 7-248 10-191Punting 4-43.3 5-37.8Third-DownConversions 8-15 9-18Sacks 4-24 1-9TimeofPossession 31:12 28:48

Rushing(Car-Yards-TD)CU Ellington24-212-2,Boyd11-37,Watkins1-33,Bellamy4-12,

Howard2-12UMD Brown22-162-1,Meggett16-69-1,Pickett5-31,McCree

2-24,Tyler1-5,Boykins1-1,TEAM1-(-1)

Passing(Cm-Att-Yards-I-TD)CU Boyd26-38-270-1-4UMD Brown17-35-177-1-3

Receiving(Rec-Yards-TD)CU Watkins 8-105-2, Allen 5-41, Ja. Brown 4-35-1, Hopkins

4-22-1,Humphries2-20,Cooper1-18,Bryant1-16,Peake1-13

UMD Furstenburg5-104-2,Boykins4-30,Leak2-10,Pickett1-11,Dorsey1-9,Meggett1-7-1,Tyler1-6,McCree1-2,Logan1-(-2)

PuntReturns(PR-Yards)CU Watkins1-0UMD Logan3-36

KickoffReturns(KOR-Yards-TD)CU Watkins5-207-1,Ja.Brown2-41UMD Logan3-75,Pickett4-60,Graham3-56

InterceptionReturns(INT-Yards-TD)CU Breeland1-29UMD Chism1-46-1

TackleLeadersCU Thompson 7, Branch 6, Christian 6, Goodman 5, Hall 5,

Hawkins5,Robinson5

SacksCU Branch2-21,Thompson1-2,Moore1-1

TacklesForLossCU Branch2-21,St.Anthony1-4,Robinson1-2,Thompson1-2,

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Eventhoughtheytrailedby18pointswith11:56re-maining in the third quarter at Maryland, the #8-rankedClemson Tigers never thought they were going to lose.AndwhenfreshmancornerbackBashaudBreelandinter-ceptedapassbyC.J.Brownandreturnedit29yardstotheMaryland15,theybelieveditevenmore. “Ithoughtitwasthespark,”saidClemsonHeadCoachDaboSwinney. “That iswhatItoldtheteam. Breeland’spickwasthespark.” Breeland’s first career interception set up a 13-yardtouchdown pass from Tajh Boyd to Sammy Watkins topull theTigers within 11 points, and from that point on,ClemsonoutscoredtheTerrapins39-10inrallyingtoa56-45win.Thecomeback,whichfeaturedfourTigersscoringtouchdowns, was the second-greatest in school history,bestedonlybythe1992team’s28-pointrallyatVirginia. “Our guys have a ton of heart and character, and Ithoughtthatshoweduptonight,”statedSwinney.“Ihavetalkedabouttheleadershiponthisfootballteamoverandover,andtonightitreallyshowedupbigtime.” Itshowedupwhenmostthought itwasover. How-ever,Clemsonneverwaveredinitsapproach,evenwhenamuffedpuntbyWatkinsathisownnineanda46-yardinterception return for a touchdown by Cameron ChismgaveMarylandanearly14-3lead.

himthathewillgetanotheropportunity. Hemorethanmadeupfortheonemistake.Sammyisaspecialfootballplayer.” AndSaturday’swinwasaspecialvictory.

SAMMY WATKINS ESTABLISHED A SCHOOL RECORD WITH 345 ALL-PURPOSE YARDS IN CLEMSON’S 56-45 VICTORY AT MARYLAND.


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That’swhatIsay...’Whynot?WhynotClemson?Whycan’twebespecial?’” TheTigerswerespecialonSaturdayinfrontof79,000fansandanationaltelevisionaudience.Clemsonamassed450yardsofoffense,with375ofthosecomingfromquar-terback Tajh Boyd, who tied a school-record with fivetouchdown passes while also tying another record withsixtouchdownsthankstoaone-yardrushingscore. “Wehavethepotential for this tobeagreatseason,butwearenotfinishedyet,”saidBoyd. Clemson came out of the locker room at halftimeholding a 24-17 lead, but Boyd, with the help of his de-fense,tookadvantageofsomeTarHeelmistakestobreakthegameopen. Boyd, who passed for 367 yards, put the first touch-down of the quarter up with a one-yard sneak to give

Clemson a 31-17 lead. Followingone of North Carolina’s six turn-overs,theTigersscoredtheirsecondtouchdown of the quarter on a 12-yardBoyd-to-BrandonFordpassjust15secondslater. Boyd, who was named ACC Of-fensive Back-of-the-Week, wasaided by the solid blocking of hisoffensive line, including LandonWalker,whowasnamedACCOffen-siveLineman-of-the-Week. “Thedefensegaveussomegoodopportunitiestoscore,”statedBoyd.“That shows you what kind of of-fensethiscanbecomewhenthingsare completely put together. Ourguysmadesomekeyplays,andI’mproudofthem.” BoydcontinuedhisonslaughtontheTigers’nextpossessionwhenhethrewa42-yardtouchdownpasstoSammyWatkinsonthird-and-18. The Tigers scored their fourthtouchdownofthethirdquartermo-ments later on a nine-yard touch-down pass from Boyd to tight endDwayne Allen. Less than two min-utes later, defensive end KourtneiBrownpickedupafumblethatwascausedbyRashardHallandrumbled26yardsfortherecord-tyingpointsand a 59-24 lead with 14 secondslefttoplayinthethirdquarter. Brown, who was named ACCDefensive Lineman-of-the-Week,became the first defensive linemansince1954toscoretwotouchdownsinonegame.Hehada20-yardinter-ceptionreturninthesecondquarterthat gave Clemson a 24-10 advan-tage. Boyd threw touchdown passesof25and29yardstoDeAndreHop-kinsandMartavisBryantinthefirsthalf.Hopkinshadagame-highninecatchesfor157yardsinthecontest.

Game 8NorthCarolina 7 10 7 14 38Clemson 10 14 35 0 59

CU Catanzaro39FG,1st,10:14,10-15UNC Boyd33passfromRenner(Moorekick),1st,7:17,2-63CU Hopkins25passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),1st,1:12,5-48UNC Moore32FG,2nd,10:18,10-51CU Bryant29passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),2nd,7:46,8-80CU Ko.Brown20interceptionreturn(Catanzarokick),2nd,4:45UNC Boyd58passfromRenner(Moorekick),2nd,3:27,3-73CU Boyd1run(Catanzarokick),3rd,10:02,5-66CU Ford12passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),3rd,9:47,2-12UNC Thorpe100kickoffreturn(Moorekick),3rd,9:35CU Watkins42passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),3rd,7:11,6-45CU Allen9passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),3rd,1:42,11-79CU Ko.Brown26fumblereturn(Catanzarokick),3rd,0:14UNC Houston2run(Moorekick),4th,7:38,2-11UNC Houston12run(Moorekick),4th,2:19,7-89Attendance-79,000 Weather-Sunny,62˚

TeamStatistics UNC CUFirstDowns 19 26Rushing 28-102 36-77Passing 20-35-3 28-48-0PassingYards 316 373TotalOffense 63-418 84-450Yards/Play 6.6 5.4ReturnYards 9 65Fumbles-Lost 4-3 2-1Turnovers 6 1Penalties 9-62 3-32InterceptionReturns 0-0 3-39PuntReturns 3-9 2-6KickoffReturns 10-290 7-154Punting 5-40.2 6-40.2Third-DownConversions 2-12 8-18Sacks 3-24 1-14TimeofPossession 29:08 30:52

Rushing(Car-Yards-TD)UNC Houston 12-63-2, Bernard 11-44, Boyd 1-1,TEAM 1-(-1),

Renner3-(-5)CU Howard7-25,Bellamy6-20,McDowell3-17,Boyd11-8-1,

Ellington7-5,Humphries1-3,Watkins1-(-1)

Passing(Cm-Att-Yards-I-TD)UNC Renner19-33-264-3-2,Hanson1-2-52-0-0CU Boyd27-46-367-0-5,Stoudt1-2-6-0-0

Receiving(Rec-Yards-TD)UNC Highsmith 7-62, Boyd 3-95-2, Ebron 3-32,Wilkins 2-31,

Bernard2-28,D.Jones2-16,Thorpe1-52CU Hopkins 9-157-1,Watkins 8-91-1, Allen 6-51-1, Bryant

2-54-1,Ford1-12-1,M.Jones1-6,Ellington1-2

PuntReturns(PR-Yards)UNC C.Brown3-9CU Hopkins2-6

KickoffReturns(KOR-Yards-TD)UNC Thorpe4-182-1,C.Brown6-108CU Watkins4-96,Ja.Brown1-36,Peake1-13,Bryant1-9

InterceptionReturns(INT-Yards-TD)CU Ko.Brown1-20-1,Meeks1-17,Robinson1-2

TackleLeadersCU Willard8,Branch5,Hall5,Hawkins4,Sensabaugh4

SacksCU Hall1-14

TacklesForLossCU Hall1-14,Sensabaugh1-3

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ItwasonlyfittingthatonthedayClemsonhonoredits1981NationalChampionshipteaminDeathValley,the2011ClemsonTigerstiedoneofitsrecords. The#8Tigerstiedaschoolrecordforpointsinaquar-terwith35inthethird,whiletheyalsoputona1981work-man-likeeffortbyforcingsixturnoversina59-38victoryoverNorthCarolina. The1981teamscored35pointsinthesecondquarterofits82-24victoryoverWakeForestonHalloweenofthatyear. The 2011Tigers also joined the 1981 team as wellasthe1948and2000teamsastheonlysquadstostartaseasonwitheightstraightwins. “It was really special to do that today,” said ClemsonHeadCoachDaboSwinney.“IgotachancetospendsometimewiththoseguysonFridaynight.Theymadeadeci-sion30yearsagoandsaid,‘WhynotClemson?Whynot?’

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Chandler Catanzaro added a 39-yard field goal to stakeClemsontoitsseven-pointhalftimelead. Then the third quarter started and history repeateditself. “We are 8-0 and only four teams in Clemson historyhave been 8-0, and one of those teams was the 1981team,”addedSwinney.“Thatmadeitspecial,becauseoneteamwasinthestandsandtheotherwasonthefield. “ItwasaspecialdayforClemsonallthewayaround.”

KOURTNEI BROWN SCORED TWO TOUCHDOWNS ON DEFENSE IN CLEMSON’S WIN OVER NORTH CAROLINA.

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Game 9Clemson 3 0 7 7 17GeorgiaTech 7 17 7 0 31

CU Catanzaro34FG,1st,8:45,12-67GAT O.Smith1run(Ju.Moorekick),1st,2:59,6-19GAT Ju.Moore23FG,2nd,12:01,8-71GAT O.Smith3run(Ju.Moorekick),2nd,5:44,10-80GAT Washington3run(Ju.Moorekick),2nd,0:37,9-78CU Watkins48passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),3rd,13:34,4-70GAT Sims11run(Ju.Moorekick),3rd,11:30,5-77CU B.Thomas0run(Catanzarokick),4th,14:47,10-97Attendance-55,646 Weather-Clear,50˚

TeamStatistics CU GATFirstDowns 18 22Rushing 24-95 67-383Passing 24-41-2 4-9-1PassingYards 304 60TotalOffense 65-399 76-443Yards/Play 6.1 5.8ReturnYards 26 9Fumbles-Lost 3-2 1-1Turnovers 4 2Penalties 5-30 4-23InterceptionReturns 1-26 2-2PuntReturns 0-0 1-7KickoffReturns 6-124 3-62Punting 3-38.3 3-44.0Third-DownConversions 5-13 7-14Sacks 1-1 2-19TimeofPossession 21:00 39:00

Rushing(Car-Yards-TD)CU Bellamy 8-67, Howard 7-22,Watkins 1-7, Boyd 8-(-1), B.

Thomas0-0-1GAT Washington27-176-1,Sims15-68-1,Jones4-52,Lyons9-42,

O.Smith7-37-2,Peeples2-16,S.Hill1-(-2),TEAM2-(-6)

Passing(Cm-Att-Yards-I-TD)CU Boyd23-40-295-2-1,Watkins1-1-9-0-0GAT Washington4-9-60-1-0

Receiving(Rec-Yards-TD)CU Watkins9-153-1,Hopkins7-83,Allen5-38,Ja.Brown2-26,

Howard1-4GAT S.Hill2-47,Melton2-13

PuntReturns(PR-Yards)GAT Thomas1-7

KickoffReturns(KOR-Yards)CU Watkins6-124GAT O.Smith2-45,Jones1-17

InterceptionReturns(INT-Yards)CU Hall1-26GAT Thomas2-2

TackleLeadersCU Hawkins14,Brewer10,Goodman9,Thompson9,Willard

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SacksCU Branch0.5-1,Thompson0.5-0

TacklesForLossCU Hawkins1-2,Moore1-2,Branch0.5-1,Thompson0.5-0

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HeadCoachDaboSwinneymadenoexcusesfollow-ing #6 Clemson’s 31-17 loss against Georgia Tech in At-lanta. “We made too many costly errors tonight,” admittedSwinney.“Weturneditoverfourtimes,hadcostlypenal-ties,andallowedtoomanybigplays.It’snotcomplicated.GeorgiaTechout-executedusinallphases. “Wedidnotquit,and I’mproudof the team’seffort.If we had scored after (Rashard) Hall’s interception, wewouldhavebeensevenpointsdownwith10minutestoplay.Wehavenoexcuses...theywhippedus.” Clemson’sfocusafterthegamewasthemissedoppor-tunitiesithad,especiallyinthesecondhalfwhenitcuttheGeorgiaTech lead to 14 points at the start of the fourthquarter. Afterenteringthegamewitha+9turnovermarginontheseason,Clemsonlosttheturnoverbattle4-2,withtwoof thoseturnoverscomingonpromisingdrives inwhichtheTigerswereinGeorgiaTechterritory. “Itwasalittlebitofeverything...offense,defense,andspecialteams,”remarkedTajhBoyd.“Theyoutplayedusin

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allphasesofthegame.Wehavetosoakitupandtrynottolettheseexperienceshinderusanddictatetherestoftheseason.” Trailing 24-3 at halftime, theTigers appeared poisedforanothercomebackwhenBoydconnectedwithSammyWatkinsfora48-yardtouchdownontheopeningposses-sionofthethirdquarter. However,GeorgiaTechquicklyansweredwhenTevinWashington took a quarterback draw 56 yards on third-and-six, setting up an 11-yard touchdown run by DavidSimsfora31-10lead. TheYellowJacketsrushedfor383yardson67carries,asWashingtonledthewaywith176yards. “We just physically got whipped,” stated DefensiveCoordinatorKevinSteele.“Wegotout-executed.Fromadefensivestandpoint,wedidnotplaytoourexpectations.” Evenwiththat,ClemsonnarrowedtheYellowJackets’margin to 14 points again on the first play of the fourthquarterwhenBrandonThomasrecoveredaBoydfumblein the endzone. That completed a 97-yard drive afterWashingtonfumbledattheClemsonone.

TheTigerstotaled226yardsinthethirdquarter,large-lyduetoBoyd,whocompleted9-12passesfor179yards. TheTigershadtwomorechancestodrawcloserafterthe Thomas touchdown, but a promising drive boggeddownattheGeorgiaTech47.Laterinthefourthquarter,after Hall returned an interception to the Georgia Technine, theTigers committed a costly turnover. Boyd andWatkins, who had a game-high nine receptions for 153yards,failedtocommunicateonafadeintheendzoneandJemeaThomasinterceptedthepass. “Ithoughthewasgoingtothebackoftheendzone,”saidBoyd,whofinished23-40passingfor295yards.“Thatis something we might have talked about before, but itwasamiscommunication.Thatwasacrucialplay.Thede-fensegotaturnoverandwedidnotcapitalizeonit.”

BRANDON THOMAS RECOVERED A TEAMMATE’S FUMBLE IN THE ENDZONE FOR A TOUCHDOWN AGAINST GEORGIA TECH. HE BECAME THE FIRST TIGER OFFENSIVE LINEMAN TO SCORE A TOUCHDOWN SINCE 1966.


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Boyd led the comeback by answering Pendergrass’secondthird-quarterscorewithaseven-yardtouchdownpass to Brandon Ford, who had three receptions for 51yards. That touchdown capped a 10-play, 68-yard drivethatsawBoydconnecton5-5passesfor58yardsthanksinlargeparttotheblockingofcenterDaltonFreeman,whowasnamedACCOffensiveLineman-of-the-Week. Itwasanicebounce-backforBoyd,whose intercep-tion on the previous drive set up Pendergrass’ 33-yardscore.Boydfinishedthegame27-43passingfor343yardsandtwotouchdowns,butuntilthatfinaldriveinthethirdquarter,hehadnotplayedaswellashehadthroughthefirstninegamesoftheseason. “I was disappointed in myself when that happened,”saidtheTigersignal-caller.“IknowI’mbetterthanthat.Imadesillymistakesinthegame.RashardHalland(Jona-than)Meekscametomeandsaid,‘Wegottohaveyou.Weneedyou.’ “Ilookedattheclockandtherewerenineminutesleft,andIthoughttomyself,‘Weworkedthishardandworkedthislongforustocomeouthereandlosethisgame?’Inmymind,Ithought,‘Thisisnotgoingtohappen.’” However, it almost did. After getting the ball back,Clemsonmovedfromtheshadowofitsowngoallinetoitsown33,butfacedafourth-and-inches. Swinneyelectedtogoforit,butBoydwasstuffed.

“Ourdefensewentoutthereanddidwhatitwassupposedtodo,”saidDefensiveCoordinatorKevinSteele.“They did their job. They made astopandgottheballback.” Wake Forest’s Jimmy Newmanthen missed wide-left on a 32-yardfield-goalattemptwith8:45remain-ing in the game, giving Clemsonnewlife. “Afterthat, Itriedtoputtheballinourplaymakers’hands,andthat’sall I can ask for,” added Boyd. “I’mgladtheymadeplays.” Thoseplaysconsistedofathird-down pass to DeAndre Hopkins,then an eight-yard pass to JaronBrown and a 20-yard pass to Ford,whichsettheTigersupattheWakeForest12.Twoplayslater,Boydcon-nectedwithBrownfor10yardsoverthemiddle for theequalizingscorewith5:27leftinthegame. ClemsondidallofthisafterSam-my Watkins, who became just thefourthTigertoeclipse1,000receiv-ingyardsinaseason,leftthegamewith a shoulder injury in the thirdquarter. “It’s next man up,” stated Swin-ney. With the score tied, it becamethe defense’s turn to step up. Af-ter a disappointing third quarterin which it allowed Pendergrass toreach 100 yards in the game afterhistwotouchdownruns,itheldthe

CHANDLER CATANZARO’S 43-YARD FIELD GOAL ON THE LAST PLAY OF THE GAME LIFTED CLEMSON TO A 31-28 WIN OVER WAKE FOREST AND THE ACC ATLANTIC DIVISION TITLE.

Game 10WakeForest 7 0 21 0 28Clemson 7 7 7 10 31

CU Ellington4run(Catanzarokick),1st,5:33,10-80WFU C.Ford3passfromPrice(Newmankick),1st,0:53,12-73CU Ellington1run(Catanzarokick),2nd,5:46,13-80WFU Campanaro50puntreturn(Newmankick),3rd,9:43WFU Pendergrass19run(Newmankick),3rd,8:06,2-25WFU Pendergrass33run(Newmankick),3rd,5:32,4-44CU Ford7passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),3rd,1:23,10-68CU Ja.Brown10passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),4th,5:27,10-80CU Catanzaro43FG,4th,0:00,5-41Attendance-79,000 Weather-Sunny,65˚

TeamStatistics WFU CUFirstDowns 22 27Rushing 35-145 42-179Passing 24-37-0 27-44-2PassingYards 172 343TotalOffense 72-317 86-522Yards/Play 4.4 6.1ReturnYards 100 3Fumbles-Lost 5-0 1-1Turnovers 0 3Penalties 1-10 6-58InterceptionReturns 2-37 0-0PuntReturns 3-63 1-3KickoffReturns 5-59 4-103Punting 5-43.8 3-38.7Third-DownConversions 8-16 9-16Sacks 0-0 1-13TimeofPossession 30:11 29:49

Rushing(Car-Yards-TD)WFU Pendergrass20-134-2,Reynolds2-10,Givens1-5,Bohanon

1-1,TEAM1-(-1),Price10-(-4)CU Ellington25-98-2,Watkins2-32,Boyd11-27,Howard3-14,

Bellamy1-8

Passing(Cm-Att-Yards-I-TD)WFU Price24-37-172-0-1CU Boyd27-43-343-2-2,TEAM0-1-0-0-0

Receiving(Rec-Yards-TD)WFU Campanaro 9-72, Givens 4-31, Pendergrass 3-9, C. Ford

2-21-1,Dembry2-17,Reynolds2-9,Davis1-10,Parker1-3CU Ja. Brown 6-78-1,Watkins 5-62, Allen 4-48, Ford 3-51-1,

Ellington3-42,Hopkins3-38,Humphries3-24

PuntReturns(PR-Yards-TD)WFU Campanaro3-63-1CU Hopkins1-3

KickoffReturns(KOR-Yards)WFU Noel5-59CU Watkins4-103

InterceptionReturns(INT-Yards)WFU Bush1-29,Z.Thompson1-8

TackleLeadersCU Hall10,Thompson7,Brewer6,Breeland5,Goodman5

SacksCU Moore0.5-7,Thompson0.5-6

TacklesForLossCU Thompson1.5-7,Breeland1-1,Willard1-1,Moore0.5-7

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ThereisasignthatisdisplayedintheClemsonlockerroomthatreads,“Never,ever,evergiveup.” The#9TigersobeyedthatmessagetotheirfullestinDeathValleyasChandlerCatanzarobooteda43-yardfieldgoalas timeexpiredtocompleteoneof thebestcome-backsinClemsonhistory.ItalsoclinchedtheACCAtlanticDivisionChampionshipatthesametime. Catanzaro’s game-winner lifted Clemson to a 31-28victoryoverWakeForest,wholedby14pointsfollowingBrandon Pendergrass’ 33-yard touchdown run with 5:32leftinthethirdquarter.ItwasthethirdtimethisseasontheTigers rallied from 14 or more points to earn a win.Clemsonhadovercomea14-pointdeficittowinjustninetimesin115previousseasons. “Iguessyoucancallusthe‘CardiacCats’,”saidquarter-backTajhBoyd. TheTigers were definitely that. Thanks to a 50-yardpuntreturnforascorebyMikeCampanaroandtwoturn-overs that ledtoPendergrassscores,WakeForestbuilta28-14leadinthethirdquarter. “That third quarter was a disaster,” admitted HeadCoachDaboSwinney,whoseteamyielded21pointsinthequarter. “Sometimes,thatishowitgoeswithus,”statedBoyd.“Wegetdownandwehavetoclawourwayback.But,wehavealotofguyswhobattleandwedon’tevergiveup.”

DemonDeaconstoonlyfiveyardsofoffenseontheirlasttwodrives. “There were a lot of makeups for things that hap-pened today and for last season,” said defensive tackleRennieMoore. BoydandtheoffensesetCatanzaroupforwhatcouldhavebeenapotentialgame-winningkickwith1:18lefttoplay,buthiskicksailedwide-rightfrom30yards.However,likeBoydandthedefense, theTigerkickergotasecondchancetoredeemhimself,andthistimetheformerwalk-onwastrue. “We experienced adversity, but we never gave up,”saidCatanzaro.“It’s60minutes,orhoweverlongittakes.I’msoproudofmyteamforgivingmetheopportunitytomakethesecondone.Ithankthemsomuch.”

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growtogether.That’swhatfamiliesdoandthat’swhatthisteamwilldo.” WolfpackquarterbackMikeGlennontotaled253pass-ingyardsandthrewthreetouchdownstoleadN.C.State,whodidnotcommitaturnover. N.C. State was aided in the second quarter byTigermistakes.Clemsonturnedtheballoverfourtimesandwaspenalizedfivetimesfor42yards. “Whenyouplaylikethat,mosttimesyouaregoingtogetbeat,especiallywhenateamgrabsthemomentum,”statedSwinney.“That’swhathappened.Theygotthemo-mentumandwenevergotitback.” Following the Wolfpack’s first touchdown, a BoydfumbleandWolfpack return to theClemsonsix setupaseven-yardtouchdownpassfromGlennontoJaySmithtogive N.C. State a 14-3 lead with 10:33 left in the secondquarter. Onthenextpossession,Bellamyfumbledathisown18,whichledtoa21-yardfieldgoalbyNiklasSade. AftertheWolfpackforcedathree-and-out,T.J.Grahamreturned a punt 34 yards to the Clemson 11. Two playslater,TonyCreecyscamperedfouryardsofftherightsidetogivetheWolfpacka24-3leadwith4:58remaininginthesecondquarter. “Fieldpositionwashuge,”addedSwinney.“Theyhadthreestraightscoresthatwereatthesix,the11,andthe

18. That was back-to-back-to-back.We could never get the momentumbackourway.” The Wolfpack added a 32-yardSadefieldgoalwithfivesecondsleftbeforehalftimetostretchtheleadto27-3. Clemson, which led the ACCinscoringandtotaloffenseenteringthe contest, was held to 86 yards inthefirsthalf. “We did not get it done today,”said Boyd. “Give N.C. State credit.They came out with more energyandwerefiredup.Thatsummedthegameup.” N.C.StateopenedupthesecondhalfwithathirdSadefieldgoal. Onits next drive, Glennon connectedwith Tobais Palmer for a 43-yardtouchdown. Palmer broke severaltackles after hauling in the screenpasstogivetheWolfpacka31-pointpointlead. Clemson had scored first on a21-yard field goal from Catanzaro inthefirstquarter.However,N.C.Statereeled off 30 consecutive points be-fore Catanzaro’s second field goal,this time from 32 yards, ended thestreakinthethirdquarter. TheTigershadseveralchancestodraw closer in the third quarter, butBoydhadonepassinterceptedattheone by David Amerson and anotherintheendzonebyBrandanBishop. “Wehavehad11turnoversinourlastthreegames,”saidSwinney.“Thisisnotacomplicatedgame.I’mreally

DeANDRE HOPKINS HAD FIVE RECEPTIONS FOR A GAME-HIGH 124 YARDS AT N.C. STATE.

Game 11Clemson 3 0 3 7 13N.C.State 0 27 10 0 37

CU Catanzaro24FG,1st,6:50,8-32NCS Bryan11passfromGlennon(Sadekick),2nd,11:35,7-61NCS J.Smith7passfromGlennon(Sadekick),2nd,10:33,2-6NCS Sade21FG,2nd,7:26,5-14NCS Creecy4run(Sadekick),2nd,4:58,2-11NCS Sade32FG,2nd,0:05,8-65NCS Sade21FG,3rd,10:18,9-55CU Catanzaro32FG,3rd,8:44,7-54NCS Palmer43passfromGlennon(Sadekick),3rd,5:41,6-85CU Bellamy2run(Catanzarokick),4th,1:22,8-68Attendance-57,583 Weather-Partlycloudy,58˚

TeamStatistics CU NCSFirstDowns 18 22Rushing 28-34 45-145Passing 25-41-2 19-29-0PassingYards 303 253TotalOffense 69-337 74-398Yards/Play 4.9 5.4ReturnYards 3 41Fumbles-Lost 3-2 0-0Turnovers 4 0Penalties 5-42 2-30InterceptionReturns 0-0 2-0PuntReturns 1-3 2-37KickoffReturns 8-125 2-34Punting 7-45.7 8-37.5Third-DownConversions 2-14 5-15Sacks 2-12 6-38TimeofPossession 23:31 36:29

Rushing(Car-Yards-TD)CU Ellington9-28,Howard1-13,Bellamy7-11-1,Stoudt1-(-8),

Boyd10-(-10)NCS Washington 22-86, Creecy 15-65-1, C. Underwood 3-9,

TEAM2-(-4),Glennon3-(-11)

Passing(Cm-Att-Yards-I-TD)CU Boyd21-34-238-2-0,Stoudt4-7-65-0-0NCS Glennon19-29-253-0-3

Receiving(Rec-Yards-TD)CU Hopkins 5-124, Ford 5-77, Humphries 4-48, Allen 3-18,

Ellington 3-12, Craig 2-10, Ja. Brown 1-16, Bellamy 1-0,Howard1-(-2)

NCS Graham4-54,Washington4-44,Palmer3-82-1,Bryan3-35-1,Creecy2-16,Payton1-17,J.Smith1-7-1,B.Underwood1-(-2)

PuntReturns(PR-Yards)CU Hopkins1-3NCS Graham2-37

KickoffReturns(KOR-Yards)CU Ja.Brown6-118,Peake1-9,Joseph1-(-2)NCS Graham2-34

InterceptionReturns(INT-Yards)NCS Amerson1-0,Bishop1-0

TackleLeadersCU Branch9,Hall8,Hawkins7,Brewer6,Moore6,Thompson

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TacklesForLossCU Hawkins2-4,Branch1.5-1,Goodman1-11,Brewer1-3,M.

Jenkins1-2,Williams1-2,Ko.Brown1-1,Moore0.5-1

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N.C.Statescored27pointsinthesecondquarterandneverlookedbackinbeating#7Clemson37-13atCarter-FinleyStadiuminRaleigh,NConNovember19. Thewinfor the Wolfpack ended Clemson’s seven-game winningstreakintheseries,whichdatedto2004. “Iwasreallydisappointedinthewayweplayed,”ad-mittedHeadCoachDaboSwinney.“Therearenoexcuses.Theywanteditmorethanwedid.Itisthatsimple. “Inthegameoffootball,whenyoudothethingsthatwedid,youaregoingtogetbeat.” ClemsonwasledbyTajhBoyd’s238passingyardsandtwoChandlerCatanzarofieldgoalsof24and32yards.De-AndreHopkinsaddedfivereceptionsforagame-high124yardsfortheTigers,whomusteredonly337totalyardsinthecontest. TheTigerswerewithoutleadingreceiverSammyWat-kins,whosatoutduetoashoulderinjury,whilestartingleftoffensivetacklePhillipPricealsomissedthegameduetoinjury. MikeBellamy’stwo-yardtouchdownrunwith1:22lefttoplaycappedthegame’sscoring. Hisscorewassetupby a 50-yard pass from Cole Stoudt to Brandon Ford onfourth-and-18. “I told our team that we are a family,” said Swinney.“Familieshurttogether,theycelebratetogether,andthey

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disappointed inthat. Wehadsomecostlypenaltiesandwegaveupsomesacks.Wereallylookedlikeanimmatureteamoutthere.” “Wehavetorefocusonourgoals,”continuedSwinney.“Wedidnotjustcreateourgoals.Theyhavebeenhangingonourwalls for threeyears. Everygoal isstill thereandthatiswhatwehavetofocuson. “The bottom line for us is refocusing on the goalsahead and that starts with our next game and trying toplayabetterfootballgamethanwhatwedidtonight.”


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Game 12Clemson 0 10 0 3 13SouthCarolina 10 7 7 10 34

USC Wooten47FG,1st,10:23,10-48USC Ellington49passfromC.Shaw(Wootenkick),1st,6:36,7-75CU Allen9passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),2nd,11:32,12-61CU Catanzaro32FG,2nd,6:14,5-11USC C.Shaw15run(Wootenkick),2nd,1:55,9-60USC Anderson2passfromC.Shaw(Wootenkick),3rd,9:52,5-66CU Catanzaro40FG,4th,13:48,8-13USC Wooten37FG,4th,6:26,14-50CU A.Jeffery18passfromC.Shaw(Wootenkick),4th,5:20,2-19Attendance-83,422 Weather-Cloudy,64˚

TeamStatistics CU USCFirstDowns 12 19Rushing 30-70 53-210Passing 11-30-1 14-20-0PassingYards 83 210TotalOffense 60-153 73-420Yards/Play 2.6 5.8ReturnYards 29 26Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0Turnovers 1 0Penalties 5-25 3-41InterceptionReturns 0-0 1-26PuntReturns 1-29 0-0KickoffReturns 5-149 2-22Punting 6-37.8 4-25.8Third-DownConversions 6-17 8-18Sacks 2-16 5-34TimeofPossession 22:43 37:17

Rushing(Car-Yards-TD)CU Ellington13-66,Bellamy3-19,Watkins2-9,Howard1-(-1),

Boyd11-(-23)USC C.Shaw19-107-1,Miles21-71,Wilds7-24,Byrd3-19,TEAM

3-(-11)

Passing(Cm-Att-Yards-I-TD)CU Boyd11-29-83-1-1,Hopkins0-1-0-0-0USC C.Shaw14-20-210-0-3

Receiving(Rec-Yards-TD)CU Watkins4-39,Hopkins3-24,Ellington2-5,Allen1-9-1,Ja.

Brown1-6USC Ellington3-71-1,Miles3-26,Anderson2-57-1,A.Jeffery

2-29-1,Cunningham1-16,A.Sanders1-7,D.L.Moore1-4,Wilds1-0

PuntReturns(PR-Yards)CU Traylor1-29

KickoffReturns(KOR-Yards)CU Ellington3-93,Bryant1-36,Ja.Brown1-20USC Ellington1-13,Cunningham1-9

InterceptionReturns(INT-Yards)USC Holloman1-26

TackleLeadersCU Breeland11,Hall10,Hawkins6,M.Jenkins5,Goodman4,

Moore4,Thompson4,Willard4

SacksCU Branch2-16

TacklesForLossCU Moore 3-12, Branch 2-16, Crawford 1-2, Hawkins 0.5-1,

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Andre Ellington rushed for 66 yards and Tajh Boydcompletedanine-yardtouchdownpasstoDwayneAllen,butitwasnotenough,as#13SouthCarolinatopped#17Clemson34-13atWilliams-BriceStadiuminColumbia. “You have the highest of the highs and the lowestofthelows...that’s justthenatureofthisprofession,”saidHeadCoachDaboSwinney.“Wedidnotplaywell.Itwasreallydisappointing.Wedroppedtouchdownspassesandweallowedtoomanysacks. Obviously,thataffectsyourabilitytoscore. TheGamecocks,whoreachedthe10-winmarkforjustthesecondtimeinschoolhistory,wereledbyquarterbackConnorShaw. Thesophomorerushedfor107yardsandthrewthreetouchdownpasses,asSouthCarolinadefeat-edtheTigersforthethirdtimeinarow. Shaw threw touchdowns passes of 49, two, and 18yardstoBruceEllington,RoryAnderson,andAlshonJef-fery,respectively.Healsofinishedthegame14-20passingfor210yardsandnointerceptions. “He was the difference in the game...there was nodoubt,”addedSwinney.“Themostdisappointingthingtomecomingoutofthisgameisthatweletthequarterbackbeatus.Weknewexactlywhattheyweregoingtodo,butwecouldnotstopit.”

Trailing10-0inthesecondquarter,theTigerschargedbackwhenBoydcappeda61-yarddrivewithhisnine-yardtouchdownpasstoAllenwith11:32leftbeforehalftime. ClemsonthentiedthescoreafterSouthCarolinafailedtopickupafirstdownonitsnextpossession.GamecockpunterJoeyScribner-HowarddroppedthesnapandDrewTraylorblockedthepunt.Severalplayslater,ChandlerCat-anzarokickeda32-yardfieldgoaltotiethescore(10-10). ShawansweredtheClemsonrallywithanine-play,60-yarddrivethattook4:19offtheclock.Hecappeditwitha15-yardtouchdownruntogivetheGamecocksa17-10leadwith1:55remaininginthesecondquarter. TheGamecocksstartedthesecondhalf likethefirst.They shut down the Clemson offense on its first posses-sion,thenShawledafive-play,66-yarddrive,cappedbyatwo-yardtouchdownpasstoAnderson.ThatgaveSouthCarolinaa24-10leadwith9:52leftinthethirdquarter. Catanzaro added a 40-yard field goal early in thefourth quarter, but the Gamecocks kicked another fieldgoal and Shaw threw his third touchdown pass of thegamefollowingaClemsonturnovertoputthegameaway. South Carolina sacked Boyd five times and held theTigersto153yards.Boydfinishedthenightwithonly83yardson11-29passing.

“ThatiswhereIhavetobecomewiserandmorecom-posed,”explainedBoyd. “Ineedtobemoreconfident inmyguysandnotimmediatelyrunoutofthepocket.Weneedtoworkharderandgetbetter.” TheGamecocksfinishedwith420totalyards,includ-ing210yardson53carries. “Itcangetbetternextweek,”saidSwinneyaboutstop-pingopposing team’s runninggames. “Ithasgot togetbetter. “At times, we did some good things. In the secondhalf,Ithoughtwedidabetterjob.Wehadareally,reallypoorfirstquarterdefensively. Wedidabetter jobinthesecondhalf.”

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Game 13VirginiaTech 7 3 0 0 10Clemson 7 3 21 7 38

CU Allen24passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),1st,11:17,3-24VAT Coles45passfromThomas(Journellkick),1st,0:44,5-77CU Catanzaro20FG,2nd,7:54,11-71VAT Journell42FG,2nd,0:01,11-59CU Allen8passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),3rd,10:45,10-87CU Watkins53passfromBoyd(Catanzarokick),3rd,8:02,1-53CU Ellington29run(Catanzarokick),3rd,6:21,3-41CU Boyd1run(Catanzarokick),4th,13:04,9-69Attendance-73,675 Weather-PartlyCloudy,43˚

TeamStatistics VAT CUFirstDowns 19 25Rushing 29-56 45-217Passing 22-44-2 20-30-0PassingYards 274 240TotalOffense 73-330 75-457Yards/Play 4.5 6.1ReturnYards 0 108Fumbles-Lost 2-1 1-0Turnovers 3 0Penalties 9-91 5-35InterceptionReturns 0-0 2-105PuntReturns 0-0 1-3KickoffReturns 6-135 2-39Punting 6-46.2 5-41.6Third-DownConversions 7-16 6-14Sacks 1-6 2-22TimeofPossession 29:50 30:10

Rushing(Car-Yards-TD)VAT D.Wilson11-32,Oglesby6-22,Thomas12-2CU Ellington20-125-1,Watkins5-55,Boyd11-28-1,Howard

3-11,Stoudt1-1,McDowell3-0,TEAM2-(-3)

Passing(Cm-Att-Yards-I-TD)VAT Thomas22-44-274-2-1CU Boyd20-29-240-0-3,Hopkins0-1-0-0-0

Receiving(Rec-Yards-TD)VAT Coles7-116-1,M.Davis4-50,Boykin3-58,D.Wilson3-14,

Drager2-23,Coale2-11,Oglesby1-2CU Hopkins7-92,Watkins5-80-1,Allen2-32-2,Ellington2-(-5),

Ja.Brown1-17,Peake1-17,Ford1-5,Bryant1-2

PuntReturns(PR-Yards)CU Hopkins1-3

KickoffReturns(KOR-Yards)VAT Gregory6-135CU Watkins1-22,Ja.Brown1-17

InterceptionReturns(INT-Yards)CU Breeland1-64,Meeks1-41

TackleLeadersCU Hall8,Hawkins7,Branch6,Meeks6,Brewer5,M.Jenkins

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SacksCU St.Anthony1-11,Moore1-11

TacklesForLossCU St.Anthony2-12,Moore1-11,Thompson1-3,Williams1-3,

Brewer1-1,Hall1-1

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Two weeks of frustration were cured in just overonequarteratBankofAmericaStadiumas#21Clemsonscored28pointsinthefirst17minutesofthesecondhalftodefeat#3VirginiaTechbyascoreof38-10towinitsfirstACCChampionshipsince1991. “We’reachampionshipprogramandtonightweadd-edtoagreattradition,”saidHeadCoachDaboSwinney.“Ithinkthiswasour18th(conferencetitle)overalland14thACCChampionship. “It’sourfirsttimetowin10gamesin21years.It’sourfirsttimetowinanACCChampionshipin20yearsandourfirsttimetogototheOrangeBowlin30years.It’sgreattobeaTigerandwe’re10-3.We’reexcitedaboutrepresent-ingtheACCintheOrangeBowl.” Withthegametied10-10athalftime,ClemsonforcedtheHokiestoathree-and-outontheirfirstpossessionofthe third quarter and then used a 10-play, 87-yard drivetoregainthe leadforgood. TajhBoyd,whowasnamedgameMVP,threwhissecondofthreetouchdownpasseswithaneight-yardpasstotightendDwayneAllentocapthedrive.

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AllenandBoydhookedup fora24-yardtouchdowninthefirstquarteraswell.Boydfinishedthegame20-29passingfor240yardsandthreetouchdownsagainstnoin-terceptions.Intheprocess,hesetClemsonseason-singlerecordsfortotalyardsandpassingyards. ItwasanicecomebackforBoyd,whohadstruggledintheprevioustwogames. “Somewhere you’ve got to dig deep inside yourselfandworkthroughthings,”admittedBoyd.“Ifeellikethat’sone of the things that happened, and it happened for areason,toletyouknowthatallyoucanreallydoisbelieveinyourselfandyour family,which ismyteammates. I’mjustproudtobehere.” BoydwasevenmoreproudontheTigers’nextposses-sion,ashehitSammyWatkinsinstridefora53-yardtouch-downpassthatgaveClemsona24-10lead. After another three-and-out forced by theTiger de-fense,whichheldACCPlayer-of-the-YearDavidWilsontoonly 32 yards on 11 carries, theTigers scored again, thistimeona29-yardtouchdownrunbyAndreEllington.Therunningbackfinishedwith125yardson20carries.

Clemson finished the game with 217 rushing yards,whiletheHokieswerelimitedto56yardsontheground. “I’m proud of Andre Ellington,” stated Swinney. “Hewasbig-timeplayertonightonabigstage.Hewasoneofthebigkeysinthegameforus,becausewewereabletorunthefootball.” Boydaddedhisfourthtouchdownofthenighttocapthenight’sscoringwithaone-yardplungewith13:04leftinthegame.Fromthatpointon,thecelebrationwason. “Ladiesandgentlemen,IwouldliketoannouncethatIwillbetakingmyClemsontalentstoSouthBeach,baby,”laughedSwinneyinthepressconferenceafterthegame.“Ihavewantedtosaythat.We’reexcited.It’sagreattime.WeareexcitedaboutgoingtoMiami. “Weplayedlikeachampion.”

LANDON WALKER AND THE REST OF THE TIGER OFFENSIVE LINEMEN LED THE TIGERS TO 28 SECOND-HALF POINTS IN CLEMSON’S 38-10 WIN OVER #3 VIRGINIA TECH IN THE ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME. WALKER ALSO SET A SCHOOL RECORD WITH HIS 48TH CAREER START IN THE GAME.


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ConsecutiveGamesCompletingaPassSeason: 14,KyleParker,2009Career: 46,RodneyWilliams,1985-88

CompletionPercentageGame: (Min.9Att.)100.0,SteveFullervs.TheCitadel,9-16-1978(9-9) (Min. 15 Att.) 94.1,Woodrow Dantzler vs.The Citadel,

9-2-2000(16-17) (Min.20Att.)90.9,CullenHarpervs.CentralMichigan,

10-20-2007(20-22)Season: (Min.100Att.)67.4,CharlieWhitehurst,2005(229-340)Career: (Min.200Att.)63.6,CullenHarper,2005-08(518-815)

PassingYardsGame: 420,CharlieWhitehurstvs.Duke,11-2-2002Season: 3,578,TajhBoyd,2011Career: 9,665,CharlieWhitehurst,2002-05

PassingYardsPerGameSeason: 275.2,TajhBoyd,2011Career: 219.7,CharlieWhitehurst,2002-05

PassingYardsinConsecutiveGames2Games: 730,TajhBoyd,20113Games: 1,005,TajhBoyd,20114Games: 1,275,TajhBoyd,20115Games: 1,558,TajhBoyd,20116Games: 1,854,TajhBoyd,2011

YardsPerCompletionGame: (Min.8Comp.)28.0,TommyKendrickvs.Virginia,10-16-

1971(9-252)Season: (Min.45Comp.)21.3,BobbyGage,1947(47-1,002)Career: (Min.100Comp.)19.9,BobbyGage,1945-48(123-2448)

YardsPerPassAttemptGame: (Min.8Att.)22.0,BobbyGagevs.Furman,11-8-1947(11-245)Season: (Min.75Att.)9.19,BobbyGage,1947(115-1002)Career: (Min.100Att.)8.81,BobbyGage,1945-48(278-2448)

200-YardPassingGamesSeason: 12,TajhBoyd,2011Career: 24,CharlieWhitehurst,2002-05

300-YardPassingGamesSeason: 5,CharlieWhitehurst,2003Career: 8,CharlieWhitehurst,2002-05

PassingTouchdownsGame: 5,CullenHarpervs.Louisiana-Monroe,9-8-2007;Cullen

Harpervs.CentralMichigan,10-20-2007;TajhBoydvs.NorthCarolina,10-22-2011

Season: 31,TajhBoyd,2011Career: 49,CharlieWhitehurst,2002-05

PassingTouchdownsPerGameSeason: 2.38,TajhBoyd,2011(31in13games)Career: 1.75,TajhBoyd,2010,11(35in20games)

PassEfficiencyRatingGame: (Min.10Att.)310.7,BobbyGagevs.Furman,11-8-1948(9-11-245-1-2) (Min.20Att.)261.1,CullenHarpervs.CentralMichigan,

10-20-2007(20-22-273-1-5)Season: (Min.40Comp.)158.3,WillieJordan,1975 (Min.200Att.)145.0,TajhBoyd,2011Career: (Min.300Att.)140.4,TajhBoyd,2010,11

PassesHadInterceptedGame: 5,DonKingvs.Auburn,11-21-1953Season: 20,TommyKendrick,1969Career: 46,CharlieWhitehurst,2002-05

LowestInterceptionPercentageSeason: (Min.75Att.)1.06,NealonGreene,1994(1in94attempts)Career: (Min.100Att.)2.45,CullenHarper,2005-08(20in815attempts)

ConsecutivePassesWithoutanInterceptionStartofCareer: 165,CullenHarper,2005-07Season: 143,CullenHarper,2007Career: 165,CullenHarper,2005-07

GamesWonasaStartingQuarterbackSeason: 12,HomerJordan,1981Career: 32,RodneyWilliams,1985-88

WinningPercentageasaStartingQuarterbackSeason: 100.0,HomerJordan,1981(12-0)Career: (Min.15Games)81.3,DeChaneCameron,1988-91(19-4-1)

Individual RecordsRushing

CarriesGame: 36,JimShirleyvs.N.C.State,10-6-1951;RayYaugervs.Wake

Forest,10-18-1969;RaymondPriestervs.Maryland,10-25-1997Season: 257,RaymondPriester,1996Career: 805,RaymondPriester,1994-97

ConsecutiveCarriesGame: 12,RaymondPriestervs.Maryland,10-25-1997

RushingYardsGame: 263,RaymondPriestervs.Duke,11-11-1995Season: 1,345,RaymondPriester,1996Career: 3,966,RaymondPriester,1994-97

RushingYardsPerGameSeason: 112.1,RaymondPriester,1996(1,345in12games)Career: 89.6,TerryAllen,1987-89(2,778in31games)

YardsPerCarryGame: (Min.5Carries)30.4,KenMoore(5-152)vs.TheCitadel,11-27-1954Season: (Min.200Yards)9.9,DerrickHamilton,2002(21-208) (Min.300Yards)7.4,BillyHair,1950(71-525) (Min.600Yards)7.3,C.J.Spiller,2006(129-938)Career: (Min.1,000Yards)5.92byJackieCalvert,1948-50(194-1479) (Min.2,000Yards)5.85byC.J.Spiller,2006-09(606-3547)

100-YardGamesSeason: 7,KennyFlowers,1985;RaymondPriester,1996Career: 15,RaymondPriester,1994-97

Consecutive100-YardGamesSeason: 5,KennyFlowers,1985Career: 5,RaymondPriester(lastfourgamesof1996,firstgame

of1997);KennyFlowers,1985ByaQB: 4,WoodrowDantzler,2000

100-YardGamesvs.OneOpponentCareer: 3,KennyFlowersvs.Duke,1983-85

200-YardGamesSeason: 2,TerrenceFlagler,1986Career: 2,Terrence Flagler, 1982-86; RayYauger, 1967-69;Ray-

mondPriester,1994-97

RushingYardsinaSeriesinaSeasonTwoGames: 387,TerrenceFlagler,1986ThreeGames: 520,WoodrowDantzler,2000FourGames: 623,WoodrowDantzler,2000FiveGames: 744,TerrenceFlagler,1986SixGames: 858,TerrenceFlagler,1986

RushingYardsByaFreshmanGame: 234,DonKingvs.Fordham,11-8-1952Season: 973,TerryAllen,1987

RushingYardsByaQuarterbackGame: 220,WoodrowDantzlervs.Virginia,9-23-2000Season: 1,061,WoodrowDantzler,2001Career: 2,761,WoodrowDantzler,1998-01

RushingYardsByTwoPlayersGame: 358, Raymond Priester (263) & Nealon Greene (95) vs.

Duke,11-11-1995Season: 2,125,JamesDavis(1,187)&C.J.Spiller(938),2006Careerº: 5,819,TravisZachery(3,058)&WoodrowDantzler(2,761),1998-01º-twoplayersinthesameseniorclass

RushingTouchdownsGame: 5,StumpyBanksvs.Furman,10-13-1917;MaxceyWelch

vs.Newberry,10-17-1930Season: 17,LesterBrown,1978;JamesDavis,2006Career: 47,JamesDavis,2005-08

All-PurposeYardsGame: 345,SammyWatkinsvs.Maryland,2011(33rush,105receiving,207KOR)Season: 2,680,C.J.Spiller,2009(1,212rush,503receiving,210PR,755KOR)Career: 7,588,C.J.Spiller,2006-09

All-PurposeYardsPerGameSeason: 191.4,C.J.Spiller,2009(2,680in14games)Career: 145.9,C.J.Spiller,2006-09(7,588in52games)

200YardAll-PurposeGamesSeason: 6,C.J.Spiller,2009Career: 8,C.J.Spiller,2006-09

300YardAll-PurposeGamesSeason: 3,C.J.Spiller,2009Career: 3,C.J.Spiller,2006-09

Passing

PassingAttemptsHalf: 46,RodneyWilliamsvs.N.C.State(2nd),10-24-1987Game: 66,CullenHarpervs.VirginiaTech,10-6-2007Season: 465,CharlieWhitehurst,2003Career: 1,368,CharlieWhitehurst,2002-05

PassingAttemptsPerGameSeason: 35.8,CharlieWhitehurst,2003(465in13games)Career: 31.1,CharlieWhitehurst,2002-05(1,368in44games)

CompletionsGame: 38,CullenHarpervs.VirginiaTech,10-6-2007ConsecutiveGames: 58, Cullen Harper, vs.VirginiaTech,

CentralMichigan,2007ThreeConsecutiveGames: 81,CullenHarper,vs.WakeForest,Boston

College,SouthCarolina,2007ConsecutiveGamesWith20: 6,CharlieWhitehurst,2003Season: 288,CharlieWhitehurst,2003Career: 817,CharlieWhitehurst,2002-05

CompletionsPerGameSeason: 22.2,CharlieWhitehurst,2003(288in13games)Career: 18.6,CharlieWhitehurst,2002-05(817in44games)

ConsecutiveCompletionsGame: 15,CullenHarpervs.CentralMichigan,10-20-2007(last15)Season: 17,NealonGreene,1997(last13vs.Virginia,first4vs.Maryland)

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Top-25WinsasaStartingQuarterbackSeason: 4,TajhBoyd,2011Career: 7,RodneyWilliams,1985-88;CharlieWhitehurst,2002-05

GamesStartedatQuarterbackCareer: 44,RodneyWilliams,1985-88

ConsecutiveGamesStartedatQuarterbackCareer: 37,CharlieWhitehurst,2002-05

TotalOffense

TotalOffensePlaysGame: 77,CullenHarpervs.VirginiaTech,10-6-2007Season: 585,TajhBoyd,2011Career: 1,634,CharlieWhitehurst,2002-05(1,368passes,266rushes)

TotalOffenseYardsGame: 517,WoodrowDantzleratN.C.State,10-13-2001Season: 3,764,TajhBoyd,2011Career: 9,763,CharlieWhitehurst,2002-05vs.OneTeam/Career: 1,127,WoodrowDantzlervs.N.C.State,1998-01

TotalOffenseYardsPerGameSeason: 303.3,WoodrowDantzler,2001Career: 225.6,WoodrowDantzler,1998-01

TotalOffenseYardsPerPlayGame: 12.0, Billy Hair vs. Duquesne, 11-4-1950 (24 plays, 104

rush,185passfor289yards)Season: 8.1,JackieCalvert,1950(157plays,714rush,557passfor

1,271yards)Career: 6.9, JackieCalvert,1948-50 (287plays,1,098 rush,885

passfor1,983yards)

200-YardTotalOffenseGamesSeason: 12,TajhBoyd,2011Career: 25,WoodrowDantzler,1998-01

300-YardTotalOffenseGamesSeason: 7,WoodrowDantzler,2001;CharlieWhitehurst,2003Career: 13,WoodrowDantzler,1998-01

100-YardRushing,300-YardTotalOffenseGamesSeason: 5,WoodrowDantzler,2001Career: 11,WoodrowDantzler,1998-01

Receiving

ReceptionsGame: 12,AireseCurrievs.MiddleTennessee,9-13-2003Season: 88,AaronKelly,2007Career: 232*,AaronKelly,2005-08

ReceivingYardsGame: 182,RodGardnervs.NorthCarolina,10-21-2000Season: 1,153,SammyWatkins,2011Career: 2,733,AaronKelly,2005-08

100-YardReceivingGamesSeason: 6,TonyHorne,1997Career: 9,RodGardner,1997-00Consecutive: 3, CharlieWaters, 1969;Tony Horne, 1997; Rod

Gardner,2000

YardsPerReceptionGame: (Min.5rec.)32.6,JerryButlervs.GeorgiaTech,9-24-1977(5-163)Season: (Min.10rec.)32.1,GaryCooper,1988(13-417) (Min.20rec.)22.6,GlennSmith,1950(22-498)Career: (Min.35rec.)20.3,JoeBlalock,1939-41(38-773)

ReceptionsPerGameSeason: 6.77byAaronKelly,2007(88in13games)Career: 4.56byDeAndreHopkins,2010,11(114in25games)

ReceivingYardsPerGameSeason: 96.1bySammyWatkins,2011(1,153in13games)Career: 61.8byJerryButler,1975-78(2,223in36games)

ReceivingTouchdownsGame: 3,DreherGaskinvs.Auburn,11-21-1953;TonyHornevs.Texas-

ElPaso,10-4-1997;RodGardnervs.NorthCarolina,10-21-2000Season: 11,AaronKelly,2007;SammyWatkins,2011Career: 20,AaronKelly,2005-08

ReceptionsByaRunningBackGame: 9,JamieHarpervs.FloridaState,11-13-2010Season: 45,TravisZachery,2001Career: 123,C.J.Spiller,2006-09

ReceivingYardsByaRunningBackGame: 108,C.J.Spillervs.Duke,11-15-2008Season: 503,C.J.Spiller,2009Career: 1,420,C.J.Spiller,2006-09

ReceptionsByaTightEndGame: 9,JohnMcMakinvs.FloridaState,11-7-1970Season: 48,DwayneAllen,2011Career: 93,JohnMcMakin,1969-71

ReceivingYardsByaTightEndGame: 107,JohnMcMakinvs.FloridaState,11-7-1970Season: 577,DwayneAllen,2011Career: 1,255,JohnMcMakin,1969-71

ConsecutiveGamesCatchingaPassCareer: 36,JerryButler,1975-78

Interceptions

InterceptionsQuarter: 3,BrianDawkinsvs.Duke,11-11-1995Game: 3,KitJacksonvs.WakeForest,10-30-1965;LeomontEvans

vs.N.C.State,9-30-1995;BrianDawkinsvs.Duke,11-11-1995; Alex Ardley vs. Maryland, 10-14-2000; MichaelHamlinvs.TheCitadel,9-6-2008

Season: 8, Robert O’Neal, 1989; Justin Miller, 2002; DeAndreMcDaniel,2009

Career: 17,TerryKinard,1978-82

InterceptionReturnYardsGame: 102,DonKelleyvs.Duke,10-24-1970Season: 156,DonKelley,1970Career: 275,RexVarn,1976-79

AverageInterceptionReturnYardsGame: (Min.2)50.5,WillieUnderwoodvs.SouthCarolina,11-22-1980(2-101)Season: (Min.3)52.0,DonKelley,1970(3-156)Career: (Min.5)27.5,RexVarn,1976-79(10-275)

InterceptionReturnsforTouchdownsGame: 1bymanySeason: 3,ArlingtonNunn,1990Career: 3,ArlingtonNunn,1987-90

InterceptionsByaLinebackerGame: 2,JohnnyRembertvs.WesternCarolina,11-25-1982Season: 6,JohnnyRembert,1982Career: 8,JohnnyRembert,1981,82

Punting

PuntsGame: 13,MarionButlervs.WakeForest,10-31-1942;KevinLaird

vs.FloridaState,10-17-1998Season: 81,DavidSims,1979Career: 224,ColeChason,2003-06

PuntingAverageGame: (Min.3punts)55.3,DaleHatchervs.Kentucky,10-2-1982(3-166)Season: (Min.25punts)44.5,ChrisGardocki,1990(58-2580)Career: (Min.50punts)43.5,ChrisGardocki,1988-90(151-6566)

NetPuntingAverageGame: (Min. 4 punts) 51.0, Dawson Zimmerman vs. North

Texas,9-4-2010(6punts)Season: (Min.25punts)42.7,DaleHatcher,1984(54punts)Career: (Min.50punts)40.7,DaleHatcher,1981-84(191punts)

Puntsof50YardsorMoreGame: 6,BanksMcFaddenvs.Tulane,9-30-1939(12punts)Season: 22,BanksMcFadden,1939(65punts)Career: 44,DaleHatcher,1981-84(191punts)

PuntsInsidethe20Game: 7,KevinLairdvs.LouisianaState,12-28-1996Season: 24,DavidSimsin1979;KevinLaird,1996Career: 69,DaleHatcher,1981-84

PuntingYardsGame: 546,KevinLairdvs.VirginiaTech,9-12-1998Season: 3,468,DavidSims,1979Career: 8,816,KevinLaird,1995-98

PuntReturns

PuntReturnsGame: 10,ShadBryantvs.Furman,11-25-1939Season: 35,DerrickHamilton,2002Career: 88,MarionButler,1941-43,45

PuntReturnYardsGame: 167*,DonKelleyvs.Maryland,10-31-1970(4returns)Season: 487,ShadBryant,1938(27returns)Career: 779,ShadBryant,1937-39

AveragePuntReturnGame: (Min.2Ret.)51.0,RichieLuzzivs.Georgia,9-28-1968(2-102) (Min.4Ret.)41.8*,DonKelleyvs.Maryland,10-31-1970(4-167)Season: (Min.10Att)16.9,BobbyGage,1948(12-203)Career: (Min.20Att.)17.5,StreakLawton,1934-36(26-456)

ReturnYards(PR&IR)Game: 223*,DonKelleyvs.Maryland,10-31-1970Season: 545,DonKelley,1970Career: 820,ShadBryant,1937-39(779PR,41IR)

TakeawayReturnYards(FR&IR)Game: 102,DonKelleyvs.Duke,10-24-1970Season: 160,AntwanEdwards,1998(104FR,56IR)Career: 299,AntwanEdwards,1995-98(104FR,195IR)

PuntReturnsforTouchdownGame: 1bymanySeason: 2,ShadBryant,1938;DonKelley,1970;DonnellWoolford,1987Career: 2,ShadBryant,1937-39;DonKelley,1969-71;DonnellWool-

ford,1985-88;JustinMiller,2002-04;JacobyFord,2006-09

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Quarter: 2,MitchBeltonvs.Maryland(2nd),9-23-1989Game: 2,WingoAveryvs.TheCitadel,11-27-1954;MitchBeltonvs.

Maryland,9-23-1989;RahimAbdullahvs.Auburn,1-2-1998Season: 3,MitchBelton,1989Career: 3,MitchBelton,1989,90

BlockedPlacekicksGame: 1bymanySeason: 2,TerranceDixon,1992;JarvisJenkins,2010Career: 4,JarvisJenkins,2007-10

BlockedKicks(Punts&Placekicks)Game: 2,WingoAveryvs.TheCitadel,11-27-1954;MitchBeltonvs.

Maryland,9-23-1989;RahimAbdullahvs.Auburn,1-2-1998Season: 3,MitchBelton,1989;LeomontEvans,1995Career: 4,JarvisJenkins,2007-10

KickoffReturns

KickoffReturnsGame: 7,JohnShieldsvs.Alabama,1969Season: 32,DerrickHamilton,2002Career: 74,C.J.Spiller,2006-09

KickoffReturnYardsGame: 282,JustinMillervs.FloridaState,2004(6returns)Season: 755,C.J.Spiller,2009Career: 2,052,C.J.Spiller,2006-09(74returns)

KickoffReturnsforTouchdownGame: 2,JustinMillervs.FloridaState,2004ConsecutiveGames: 2*,C.J.Spillervs.Duke,WakeForest,2007Season: 4*,C.J.Spiller,2009Career: 7^,C.J.Spiller,2006-09

AverageKickoffReturnGame: (Min.2ret.)71.5,DerrickHamiltonvs.Maryland,10-11-

2001(2-153)Season: (Min10ret.)35.1,JustinMiller,2002(13-456)Career: (Min.20ret.)30.7*,JustinMiller,2002-04(50-1534)

Scoring

PointsGame: 33,MaxceyWelchvs.Newberry,1930Season: 128,C.J.Spiller,2009Career: 329,AaronHunt,2000-03

PointsPerGameSeason: 10.2,FredCone,1950(92in9games)Career: 7.7,MarkBuchholz,2007,08(199in26games)

TouchdownsGame: 5, Stumpy Banks vs. Furman, 10-13-1917 (all rushing),

MaxceyWelchvs.Newberry,10-17-1930(allrushing)Season: 21,C.J.Spiller,2009(12rushing,4receiving,1PR,4KOR)Career: 51,C.J.Spiller,2006-09(32rushing,11receiving,1PR,7KOR)

Touchdowns(Run&Pass)Game: 6*,Woodrow Dantzler vs. N.C. State, 10-13-2001; Tajh

Boydvs.NorthCarolina,10-22-2011Season: 36,TajhBoyd,2011Career: 68,WoodrowDantzler,1998-01

Touchdownsof50YardsorMoreSeason: 9,C.J.Spiller,2009(1run,3reception,1PR,4KOR)Career: 21,C.J.Spiller,2006-09(6run,7reception,1PR,7KOR)

Touchdownsof80YardsorMoreSeason: 4,C.J.Spiller,2009Career: 11,C.J.Spiller,2006-09

DifferentWaysAccountingforaTouchdownSeason: 5,C.J.Spiller,2009(run,pass,reception,PR,KOR)Career: 5, C.J. Spiller, 2006-09 (run, pass, reception, PR, KOR);

JacobyFord,2006-09(run,pass,reception,PR,KOR)

ConsecutiveGamesScoringaTouchdownSeason: 14,C.J.Spiller,2009Career: 14,C.J.Spiller,2006-09

TouchdownReturnsGame: 2,WaltLarawayvs.TheCitadel,11-27-1954(1IR,1BPR);

JustinMillervs.FloridaState,9-25-2004(2KOR)Season: 5,C.J.Spiller,2009(1PR,4KOR)Career: 8,C.J.Spiller,2006-09(1PR,7KOR)

ScoringLateralGame: 65,DonWillistoShadBryantvs.GeorgeWashington,11-5-1938

FumbleReturnScoring: 93,AntwanEdwardsvs.Virginia,9-19-1998Non-Scoring: 83,TimChildersvs.WesternCarolina,1982

ExtraPointsMadeGame: 11,W.C.Forsythevs.Bingham,10-20-1898Season: 49,ChandlerCatanzaro,2011Career: 164,AaronHunt,2000-03

ExtraPointsAttemptedGame: 11,W.C.Forsythevs.Bingham,10-20-1898Season: 50,JadDean,2006;ChanderCatanzaro,2011Career: 172,AaronHunt,2000-03

ExtraPointsMadeWithoutaMissSeason: 48,MarkBuchholz,2007Career: 88,MarkBuchholz,2007,08

ConsecutiveExtraPointsMadeCareer: 88,MarkBuchholz,2007,08

FieldGoalsMadeGame: 6,JadDeanvs.TexasA&M,9-3-2005;RichardJacksonvs.

BostonCollege,9-19-2009Season: 24,JadDean,2005Career: 72*,NelsonWelch,1991-94

FieldGoalsAttemptedGame: 6,ChrisGardockivs.GeorgiaTech,10-13-1990;Nelson

Welchvs.N.C.State,10-26-1991;NelsonWelchvs.Mary-land,11-14-1992;JadDeanvs.TexasA&M,9-3-2005;MarkBuchholzvs.N.C.State,9-22-2007;RichardJacksonvs.BostonCollege,9-19-2009

Season: 36,MarkBuchholz,2007Career: 102*,NelsonWelch,1991-94

FieldGoalPercentageGame: 100.0,JadDeanvs.TexasA&M,9-3-2005(6-6);Richard

Jacksonvs.BostonCollege,9-19-2009(6-6)Season: 94.1,DonaldIgwebuike,1984(16-17)Career: (min.20att.)82.9,BobPaulling,1979,81-83(34-41)

Kick-ScoringPointsGame: 19, Jad Dean vs.Texas A&M, 2005; Richard Jackson vs.

BostonCollege,2009Season: 114,MarkBuchholz,2007Career: 329,AaronHunt,2000-03

MultipleFieldGoalGamesSeason: 8,ObedAriri,1980;ChrisGardocki,1989;JadDean,2005Career: 25,NelsonWelch,1991-94

ConsecutiveFieldGoalsMadeSeason: 14,ObedAriri,1980

ConsecutiveGamesMakingaFieldGoalCareer: 15,ObedAriri,1979,80;ChrisGardocki,1988,89

YardsonFieldGoalsGame: 217,RichardJacksonvs.BostonCollege,9-19-2009Season: 769,ChrisGardocki,1990Career: 2,370,NelsonWelch,1991-94

AverageMadeFieldGoalGame: (Min.3made)48.7,MarkBuchholzvs.WakeForest,11-

10-2007(48,52,46)Season: (Min.10made)38.3,DonaldIgwebuike,1984(16-612)Career: (Min.20made)38.6,DonaldIgwebuike,1981-84(32-1237)

FieldGoalsof40YardsorMoreGame: 3, Bob Paulling vs. North Carolina, 11-6-1982; Nelson

Welch vs. N.C. State, 10-29-1991; Mark Buchholz vs.WakeForest,11-10-2007;ChandlerCatanzarovs.Troy,9-3-2011

Season: 10,ChrisGardocki,1989Career: 23,ChrisGardocki,1988-90

FieldGoalsof50YardsorMoreGame: 1bymanySeason: 3,RichardJackson,2009Career: 5,ChrisGardocki,1988-90;DonaldIgwebuike,1981-84

AverageField-GoalAttemptGame: (Min. 3) 53.3 by Obed Ariri vs. Pittsburgh, 12-30-1977

(3-160)Season: (Min.10att.)45.4byObedAriri,1977(20-908)Career: (Min. 30 Att.) 41.7 by Donald Igwebuike, 1981-84 (43-

1792)

PercentageofFieldGoalsMadeof40YardsorMoreGame: (Min.3Made)100.0byBobPaullingvs.NorthCarolina,

11-6-1982(3-3);byMarkBuchholzvs.WakeForest,11-10-2007(3-3);ChandlerCatanzarovs.Troy,9-3-2011

Season: (Min.8Made)100.0byDonaldIgwebuike,1984(8-8) (Min.10Made)81.8byNelsonWelch,1992(9-11)Career: (Min.10Made)68.4byChandlerCatanzaro,2010,11

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Miscellaneous

SnapsByanOffensiveLinemanSeason: 975,DaltonFreeman,2011Career: 3,097,KyleYoung,1998-01

SnapsByaQuarterbackSeason: 943,CharlieWhitehurst,2003Career: 2,875,CharlieWhitehurst,2002-05

SnapsByaRunningBackSeason: 729,RaymondPriester,1996Career: 2,329,RaymondPriester,1994-97

SnapsByaWideReceiverSeason: 798,RodGardner,1999Career: 2,408,AaronKelly,2005-08

SnapsByaDefensiveLinemanSeason: 700,MalliciahGoodman,2011Career: 2,101,KhaleedVaughn,2000-03

SnapsByaLinebackerSeason: 864,KeithAdams,1999Career: 2,353,ChadCarson,1998-01

SnapsByaDefensiveBackSeason: 904,CotySensabaugh,2011Career: 2,760,RobertCarswell,1997-00

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Offensive Team RecordsTeamWins

WinsSeason: 12in1981Home: 7in1987,2011Road: 5,manyyears(lastin1995)Conference: 6,manyyears(lastin2011)By7orLess: 6in1948ByaClass: 40byseniorsof1990Win%ByClass: 83.3(40-8),seniorsof1990

TotalOffense

PlaysGame: 98vs.Maryland,11-14-1992(55pass,43rush)Season: 981,2011PerGame: 78.8,1978(946in12games)

YardsGame: 756vs.WakeForest,10-31-1981Season: 5,728,2011PerGame: 440.6,2011(5,728in13games)400-YardGames: 9,2003,2011500-YardGames: 4,2001,2011

YardsPerPlayGame: 10.66vs.PresbyterianCollege,9-22-1945(56-597)Season: 6.50,2006(822-5342)

Rushing

CarriesGame: 78vs.Duke,10-20-1979Season: 741,1978PerGame: 61.8,1978(741in12games)

RushingYardsGame: 615vs.GeorgiaTech,10-17-1903ModernRecord: 536vs.WakeForest,10-31-1981Season: 3,469,1978PerGame: 289.1,1978(3,469in12games)200-YardGames: 11,1978,1986300-YardGames: 5,1978

YardsPerCarryGame: 10.32vs.PresbyterianCollege,9-22-1945(50-516)Season: 5.72,2006(495-2832)

Passing

MostAttemptsGame: 67vs.VirginiaTech,10-6-2007Season: 490,2003PerGame: 37.7,2003(490in13games)

FewestAttemptsGame: 0vs.SouthCarolina,10-25-1956Season: 65,1938PerGame: 7.22,1938(65in9games)

MostCompletionsGame: 38vs.VirginiaTech,10-6-2007Season: 300,2003PerGame: 23.4,2007(281in12games)

FewestCompletionsGame: 0vs.many(lastvs.VirginiaTech,11-3-1956)Season: 21,1944PerGame: 2.33,1944(21in9games)

YardsPerAttemptGame(min15): 18.2vs.Duke,10-19-1963(20-364)Season: 9.8,1950(126-1233)

YardsPerCompletionGame(min10): 25.5vs.Furman,11-8-1947(11-280)Season: 23.3,1950(53-1233)

LowestInterceptionPercentageGame: 0.00vs.Duke,11-2-2002(54attempts)Season: 1.32,2007(6-455)PerGame: 0.33,1988(4in12games)

MostPassingYardsGame: 420vs.Duke,11-2-2002Season: 3,702,2011PerGame: 284.8,2011(3,702in13games)200-YardGames: 12,2011300-YardGames: 7,2011

FewestPassingYardsGame: 0vs.many,lastvs.VirginiaTech,11-3-1956Season: 346*,1956PerGame: 31.45*,1956(346in11games)

CompletionPercentageGame(min15att): 88.2vs.TheCitadel,9-16-1978(15-17)Game(min20att): 85.2vs.N.C.State,2001(23-27);CentralMichigan,2007(23-27)Season: 65.8,2005(248-377)

PassingEfficiencyGame(min15att): 262.9vs.Furman,9-15-2007(18-22-317-0-4)Season: 148.2,1950(53-126-1233-8-14)

PassesHadInterceptedGame: 7vs.SouthCarolina,10-25-1945Season: 24,1969PerGame: 2.40,1969(24in10games)

Scoring

TouchdownsGame: 12vs.WakeForest,10-31-1981Season: 55,2000,2006PerGame: 4.8,1950(48in10games)

TouchdownsRushingGame: 11vs.PresbyterianCollege,9-25-1948Season: 39,1978PerGame: 3.5,1950(35in10games)

TouchdownsPassingGame: 6vs.CentralMichigan,10-20-2007Season: 31,2011PerGame: 2.38,2011(31in13games)

TouchdownsByReturnGame: 3vs.Georgia,11-7-1914(3PR)Modern: 2vs.many,lastvs.NorthCarolina,10-22-2011(1IR,1FR)Season: 7,1990(4INT,2KOR,1FR);2009(4KOR,2PR,1IR)PerGame: 0.58,1990(7in12games)

TouchdownsByPuntReturnsGame: 3vs.Georgia,11-7-1914Season: 3,1914(modernmark-2in1938,48,54,70,87,09)PerGame: 0.22,1938(2in9games)

TouchdownsByKickoffReturnsGame: 2vs.FloridaState,9-25-2004Season: 4,2009PerGame: 0.29,2009(4in14games)

TouchdownsByInterceptionReturnsGame: 2vs.WakeForest,10-12-1940Season: 4,1990PerGame: 0.33,1940(3in9games);1990(4in12games)

TouchdownsByFumbleReturnsGame: 1vs.manySeason: 2,1996,1998,2006

PointsGame: 122vs.Guilford,10-5-1901Season: 437,2011PerGame: 37.0,1900(222in6games)ModernRecord: 34.7,2000(416in12games)

ScoringMarginGame: +122(122-0)vs.Guilford,10-5-1901Season/Game: +35.33in1900ModernRecord: +26.7in1950

FieldGoalsGame: 6vs.TexasA&M,9-3-2005;BostonCollege,9-19-2009Season: 24,2005PerGame: 2.09,1980(23in11games)

FieldGoalAttemptsGame: 6 vs. Georgia, 9-17-1983; N.C. State, 10-26-1991;

Maryland,11-14-1992;TexasA&M,9-3-2005;N.C.State,9-22-2007;BostonCollege,9-19-2009

Season: 36,2007PerGame: 2.77,2007(36in13games)

FieldGoalPercentageGame: 100.0vs.TexasA&M,9-3-2005(6-6);BostonCollege,

9-19-2009(6-6)Season: 94.4,1984(17-18)

ExtraPointsMadeGame: 10vs.PresbyterianCollege,9-22-1945;WakeForest,

10-31-1981;CentralMichigan,10-20-2007Season: 51,2000

ExtraPointsAttemptedGame: 12vs.WakeForest,10-31-1981Season: 55,2000

ExtraPointPercentageGame: 100.0vs.manySeason: 100.0,2007(50-50)

SpecialTeams

PuntsGame: 18vs.Furman,11-24-1932Season: 91,1939PerGame: 10.0,1945(90in9games)

PuntingYardsGame: 546vs.VirginiaTech,9-12-1998Season: 3,731,1939PerGame: 373.1,1939(3,731in10games)

PuntingAverageGame(min.3): 56.7*vsWakeForest,11-1-1986(3-170)Season: 44.0,1984(56-2463)

PuntReturnsGame: 11 vs. GeorgeWashington, 10-31-1941; Georgia

Tech*,9-26-1987Season: 53,1945,1987PerGame: 5.77,1941(52in9games)

PuntReturnYardsGame: 227*vs.GeorgiaTech,9-26-1987Season: 720,1987PerGame: 64.8,1938(584in9games)

PuntReturnAverageGame(min3): 41.8*vs.Maryland,10-31-1970(4-167)Season: 17.1,1948(37-634)


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KickoffReturnsGame: 10vs.GeorgiaTech,9-30-1944Season: 57,1970,1946PerGame: 6.33,1946(57in9games)

KickoffReturnYardsGame: 286vs.FloridaState,9-25-2004Season: 1,215,2011PerGame: 107.9,1970(1,187in11games)

KickoffReturnAverageGame(min3): 55.7vs.Duke,11-3-2007(3-167)Season: 27.7,2003(29-803)

Miscellaneous

Third-DownConversionPercentageGame: 100.0vs.WakeForest,10-31-1981(12-12)Season: 51.6,1978(99-192)

FirstDownsGame: 35vs.WakeForest,10-31-1981;CentralMichigan,10-20-2007Season: 303,2003PerGame: 23.5,2001(282in12games)

FirstDownsRushingGame: 27vs.PresbyterianCollege,9-21-1957;WakeForest,

10-31-1981

Season: 192,1978PerGame: 16.0,1978(192in12games)

FirstDownsPassingGame: 19 vs.Duke,11-2-2002;VirginiaTech,10-6-2007;

Auburn,9-17-2011;WakeForest,11-12-2011Season: 168,2011PerGame: 12.9,2011(168in13games)

PenaltiesGame: 20vs.N.C.State,10-13-2001Season: 104,1987,2000PerGame: 8.67,1987,2000(104in12games)

PenaltyYardsGame: 181vs.N.C.State,10-13-2001Season: 962,2000PerGame: 80.2,2000

TimeofPossessionGame: 42:58vs.NorthCarolina,11-7-1992Season: 410:57,1989(12games)PerGame: 34:15,1989(410:57in12games)

FewestTurnoversGame: 0vs.manySeason: 8,1940PerGame: 0.89,1940(8in9games)

TotalDefense

PlaysGame: 29vs.Furman,1939Season: 462,1943PerGame: 52.0,1940(468in9games)

YardsGame: -12vs.Furman,1948Season: 1,575,1939PerGame: 157.5,1939(1,575in10games)

YardsPerPlayGame: -0.34vs.Furman,1948Season: 3.03,1939

Rushing

CarriesGame: 14vs.PresbyterianCollege,1941Season: 334,1941PerGame: 32.8,1986(394in12games)

RushingYardsGame: -29vs.Furman,1996Season: 733,1991PerGame: 61.1,1991(733in12games)

YardsPerCarryGame: -1.48vs.Furman,1941Season: 1.82,1991(402-733)

Passing

PassingAttemptsGame: 0vs.manySeason: 105,1938PerGame: 10.9,1939(109in10games)

CompletionsGame: 0vs.many(lastvs.Rice,1959)Season: 32,1939PerGame: 3.2,1939(32in10games)

PassingYardsGame: 0vs.many(lastvs.Rice,1959)Season: 449,1939

CompletionPercentageGame: 0.0vs.Rice,1959(0-13)Season: 29.4,1939

InterceptionsGame: 6vs.SouthCarolina,1971;N.C.State,1995Season: 25,1951PerGame: 2.50,1951(25in10games)

InterceptionReturnYardsGame: 143vs.Maryland,1970Season: 368,2008PerGame: 36.1,1951(361in10games)

SpecialTeams

KickoffReturnYardsGame: 0vs.manySeason: 346,1976

KickoffReturnYardsPerAttemptGame: 0.0vs.manySeason: 14.7,1952

PuntReturnYardsGame: -4vs.Furman,2007;CentralMichigan,2007Season: 63,1957

PuntReturnYardsPerAttemptGame: -4.0vs.Furman,2007;CentralMichigan,2007Season: 2.7,1977(24-65)

BlockedPuntsGame: 3vs.Auburn,1998Season: 5,1944

BlockedKicksGame: 3vs.Georgia,1995;Auburn,1998Season: 8,1995

Scoring

PointsGame: 0vs.manySeason: 45,1939PerGame: 4.5,1939(45in10games)

ShutoutsSeason: 7,1928Consecutive: 6,1928;4,1906,1909,1959*

TouchdownsGame: 0vs.manySeason: 6,1939PerGame: 0.6,1939(6in10games)

RushingTouchdownsGame: 0vs.manySeason: 5,1938,1939,1979,1981PerGame: 0.42,1979,1981(5in12games)

PassingTouchdownsGame: 0vs.manySeason: 0,1951

Miscellaneous

SacksGame: 12vs.Furman,1996Season: 47,1999(326yards)PerGame: 4.18,1992(46in11games)

PassBreakupsGame: 18vs.TheCitadel,1986Season: 96,1989PerGame: 8.0,1989(96in12games)

RecoveredFumblesGame: 6vs.Duke,1965Season: 21,1956PerGame: 1.91,1956(21in11games)

FumbleReturnsGame: 1vs.manySeason: 6,1996,2006

FumbleReturnYardsGame: 93vs.Virginia,1998Season: 125,2006

FirstDownsGame: 0vs.TheCitadel,1948Season: 80,1939PerGame: 8.0,1939(80in10games)

TacklesForLossGame: 19vs.N.C.State,1987Season: 119,1991PerGame: 10.2,2004(112in11games)

TurnoversGame: 9vs.Georgia,1981Season: 41,1981PerGame: 3.42,1981(41in12games)

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TurnoverMarginGame: +7vs.Duke,10-19-1968;vs.Georgia,9-19-1981Season: +23,1989(15-38in12games)PerGame: +2.11,1940(+19in9games)

MostFumblesGame: 14vs.PresbyterianCollege,9-19-1953Season: 49,1963PerGame: 4.9,1963(49in10games)

FewestFumblesGame: 0vs.manyteamsSeason: 13,1938PerGame: 1.44,1938(13in9games)

MostFumblesLostGame: 5vs.manyteamsSeason: 26,1963,1975PerGame: 2.6,1963(26in10games)

FewestFumblesLostGame: 0vs.manyteamsSeason: 2*,1994PerGame: 0.18*,1994(2in11games)

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Yds Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date615 a-GeorgiaTech(73-0) 10-17-1903536 h-WakeForest(82-24) 10-31-1981516 h-PresbyterianCollege(76-0) 9-22-1945448 h-Furman(41-0) 11-6-1948440 h-Tennessee-Chattanooga(54-3) 10-3-1992439 h-PresbyterianCollege(66-0) 9-21-1957436 h-PresbyterianCollege(55-0) 9-23-1950436 h-WakeForest(55-7) 9-16-2000434 a-Furman(40-20) 11-26-1955433 h-SouthCarolina(39-21) 11-23-1974433 h-Duke(34-17) 11-11-1995

MostRushingYardsByOpponentYds Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date478 a-Tulane(20-36) 11-18-1944475 a-Oklahoma(3-52) 9-30-1972458 a-SouthCarolina(20-56) 11-22-1975444 a-WakeForest(20-36) 10-17-1970437 a-Alabama(0-56) 9-20-1975434 a-TexasA&M(0-24) 9-14-1974409 h-N.C.State(7-45) 10-25-1975406 a-Maryland(23-41) 11-17-1984

MostRushingYardsByBothTeamsYds Teams&Yards Site-(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date707 CU397,SouthCarolina310 h-(41-23) 11-25-1978697 CU433,SouthCarolina264 h-(39-21) 11-23-1974690 CU232,SouthCarolina458 a-(20-56) 11-22-1975671 CU283,N.C.State388 a-(21-38) 10-23-1976656 CU323,GeorgiaTech333 N1-(34-39) 12-5-2009653 CU390,NorthCarolina263 h-(43-32) 11-9-1974635 CU160,Oklahoma475 a-(3-52) 9-30-1972633 CU398,PresbyterianCollege235 h-(69-7) 9-17-1949629 CU300,NorthCarolina329 h-(23-27) 11-6-1976624 CU536,WakeForest88 h-(82-24) 10-31-1981N1-ACCChampionshipGameatTampa,FL

FewestRushingYardsByClemsonYds Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date-15 a-BostonCollege(7-14) 10-10-1942-1 a-BostonCollege(22-32) 9-26-19470 N1-Alabama(10-34) 8-30-20083 a-NorthCarolina(0-24) 11-6-19934 N2-Nebraska(21-26) 1-1-20096 h-WakeForest(14-16) 10-4-19478 a-SouthCarolina(6-33) 10-21-19438 h-VirginiaTech(23-41) 10-6-200710 a-Maryland(7-21) 10-4-200317 a-VirginiaTech(11-31) 9-23-1999N1-Atlanta,GA;N2-Jacksonville,FL(GatorBowl)

FewestRushingYardsByOpponentYds Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date-29 h-Furman(19-3) 9-7-1996-21 a-Furman(34-6) 11-22-1941-20 h-UtahState(35-6) 10-16-2004-17 h-Furman(41-0) 11-6-1948-16 h-LongBeachState(59-0) 9-1-1990-14 h-Kentucky(24-6) 10-2-1982-11 a-Furman(14-3) 11-25-1939-10 h-S.C.State(54-0) 9-20-2008-9 h-Auburn(34-18) 11-22-1947-6 a-NorthCarolina(35-3) 11-4-1989

FewestRushingYardsByBothTeamsYds Teams&Yards Site-(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date72 CU41,FloridaState31 h-(28-35) 9-20-199786 CU56,Virginia30 a-(13-3) 11-22-2008107 CU47,BostonCollege60 h-(17-20) 11-17-2007109 CU46,N.C.State63 h-(14-13) 11-6-2010119 CU46,SouthCarolina73 a-(8-13) 10-21-1954119 CU36,Maryland83 h-(10-7) 10-23-2004121 CU56,VirginiaMilitary65 N1-(0-0) 9-26-1942128 CU99,FloridaState29 h-(35-30) 9-24-2011129 CU67,Baylor62 N2-(18-24) 12-31-1979129 CU4,Nebraska125 N3-(21-26) 1-1-2009N1-Lynchburg,VA;N2-Atlanta,GA(PeachBowl);N3-Jacksonville,FL(GatorBowl)

MostPassingYardsByClemsonYds (C-A) Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date420 (34-52) a-Duke(34-31) 11-2-2002386 (30-42) h-Auburn(38-24) 9-27-2011373 (28-48) h-NorthCarolina(59-38) 10-22-2011372 (38-67) h-VirginiaTech(23-41) 10-6-2007364 (13-20) a-Duke(30-35) 10-19-1963359 (22-33) h-Temple(37-7) 10-22-2005

350 (21-39) h-WakeForest(19-29) 9-26-1998344 (28-43) h-Duke(40-7) 11-15-2003344 (22-35) h-FloridaState(35-30) 9-24-2011343 (24-32) h-Virginia(33-14) 9-11-1999343 (35-57) a-WakeForest(17-45) 11-1-2003343 (25-40) a-BostonCollege(33-34^^) 9-9-2006343 (27-44) h-WakeForest(31-28) 11-12-2011

MostPassingYardsByOpponentYds (C-A) Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date521 (27-43) a-FloridaState(7-54) 11-4-2000464 (39-52) N4-TexasTech(15-55) 12-23-2002454 (35-57) h-GeorgiaTech(28-31) 10-28-2000442 (29-37) a-FloridaState(0-57) 9-11-1993418 (27-41) a-Maryland(23-53) 11-14-1992401 (29-59) N3-LouisianaTech(49-24) 12-31-2001395 (30-54) a-N.C.State(43-22) 9-30-1995387 (23-37) N1-Pittsburgh(3-34) 12-30-1977385 (23-48) N2-Duke(33-21) 11-30-1991N1-Jacksonville,FL(GatorBowl);N2-Tokyo,Japan;N3-Boise,ID(HumanitarianBowl);N4-Orlando,FL(TangerineBowl)

MostPassingYardsByBothTeamsYds Teams&Yards Site-(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date783 CU319,TexasTech464 N1-(15-55) 12-23-2002730 CU420,Duke310 a-(34-31) 11-2-2002703 CU329,N.C.State374 h-(39-46) 10-31-1998691 CU273,Maryland418 a-(23-53) 11-14-1992689 CU373,NorthCarolina316 h-(59-38) 10-22-2011688 CU167,FloridaState521 a-(7-54) 11-7-2000680 CU344,FloridaState336 h-(35-30) 9-24-2011678 CU359,Temple319 h-(37-7) 10-22-2005676 CU275,LouisianaTech401 N2-(49-24) 12-31-2001669 CU227,FloridaState442 a-(0-57) 9-11-1993N1-Orlando,FL(TangerineBowl);N2-Boise,ID(HumanitarianBowl)

FewestPassingYardsByClemsonYds (C-A) Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date-1 (1-6) a-Maryland(6-6) 11-10-19560 (0-3) N1-GeorgeWashington(27-0) 11-5-19380 (0-4) h-PresbyterianCollege(32-13) 9-19-19420 (0-2) a-SouthCarolina(6-33) 10-21-19430 (0-2) a-SouthCarolina(20-13) 10-19-19440 (0-8) a-SouthCarolina(0-6) 10-23-19520 (0-6) a-Fordham(12-12) 11-8-19520 (0-5) h-PresbyterianCollege(33-7) 9-19-19530 (0-0) a-SouthCarolina(7-0) 10-25-19560 (0-2) h-VirginiaTech(21-6) 11-3-1956N1-Greenville,SC

FewestPassingYardsByOpponentYds (C-A) Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date0 (0-10) h-PresbyterianCollege(26-0) 9-17-19380 (0-0) a-WakeForest(7-0) 10-28-19380 (0-7) a-GeorgeWashington(19-0) 10-31-19410 (0-4) a-Miami(FL)(6-7) 11-2-19450 (0-7) a-TheCitadel(20-0) 12-4-19480 (0-2) h-PresbyterianCollege(69-7) 9-17-19490 (0-9) a-SouthCarolina(14-14) 10-19-19500 (1-9) a-Virginia(20-7) 9-24-19550 (0-13) a-Rice(19-0) 10-31-1959

FewestPassingYardsByBothTeamsYds Teams&Yards Site-(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date4 CU4,GeorgeWashington0 a-(19-0) 10-31-194111 CU-1,Maryland12 a-(6-6) 11-10-195627 CU0,SouthCarolina27 a-(20-13) 10-19-194433 CU27,Furman6 a-(14-3) 11-25-193933 CU12,PresbyterianCollege21 h-(34-0) 9-25-194434 CU34,Rice0 a-(19-0) 10-31-195939 CU10,Tulane29 a-(0-13) 11-2-194039 CU39,Virginia0 a-(20-7) 9-24-195540 CU0,VirginiaTech40 h-(21-6) 11-3-195642 CU39,GeorgeWashington3 h-(0-7) 11-7-1942

PassingAttemptsByClemsonAtt. Com. Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date67 38 h-VirginiaTech(23-41) 10-6-200757 35 a-WakeForest(17-45) 11-1-200356 25 N1-MississippiState(7-17) 12-30-199956 25 N2-TexasTech(15-55) 12-23-200255 25 a-Maryland(23-53) 11-14-199255 31 h-Miami(FL)(30-36^^^) 9-17-200554 21 h-N.C.State(28-30) 10-24-198752 34 a-Duke(34-31) 11-2-200248 25 a-FloridaState(13-38) 11-7-197048 28 h-NorthCarolina(59-38) 10-22-2011N1-Atlanta,GA(PeachBowl);N2-Orlando,FL(TangerineBowl)

PassingAttemptsByOpponentAtt. Com. Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date59 29 N1-LouisianaTech(49-24) 12-31-200158 24 h-TheCitadel(24-0) 10-4-198657 35 h-GeorgiaTech(28-31) 10-28-200057 24 h-Duke(59-31) 12-1-200156 28 a-WakeForest(35-33) 11-1-198056 30 h-N.C.State(30-10) 10-21-198956 31 N3-Tennessee(27-14) 1-2-200454 30 a-N.C.State(43-22) 9-30-199553 34 a-Duke(38-31) 10-15-198352 39 N2-TexasTech(15-55) 12-23-200252 27 h-FloridaState(26-10) 11-8-2003N1-Boise,ID(HumanitarianBowl);N2-Orlando,FL(TangerineBowl);N3-Atlanta,GA(PeachBowl)

CompletionsByClemsonCo. Att. Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date38 67 h-VirginiaTech(23-41) 10-6-200735 57 a-WakeForest(17-45) 11-1-200334 52 a-Duke(34-31) 11-2-200231 55 h-Miami(FL)(30-36^^^) 9-17-200530 42 h-Auburn(38-24) 9-17-201128 44 a-VirginiaTech(11-31) 9-23-199928 45 h-Virginia(30-27^) 10-11-200328 45 h-Duke(40-7) 11-15-200328 42 a-WakeForest(27-31) 10-1-200528 39 a-SouthCarolina(23-21) 11-24-200728 44 a-FloridaState(13-16) 11-13-201028 48 h-NorthCarolina(59-38) 10-22-2011

CompletionsByOpponentCo. Att. Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date39 52 N1-TexasTech(15-55) 12-23-200235 57 h-GeorgiaTech(28-31) 10-28-200034 53 a-Duke(38-31) 10-15-198333 48 h-Virginia(30-27^) 10-11-200331 47 a-Rice(10-29) 9-23-197231 56 N2-Tennessee(27-14) 1-2-200431 47 h-BostonCollege(17-20) 11-17-200730 49 a-Virginia(31-17) 10-11-198630 56 h-N.C.State(30-10) 10-21-198930 54 a-N.C.State(43-22) 9-30-199530 45 a-SouthCarolina(38-17) 11-18-1995N1-Orlando,FL(TangerineBowl);N2-Atlanta,GA(PeachBowl)

CompletionPercentageByClemsonPct. C-A Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date88.2 (15-17) h-TheCitadel(58-3) 9-16-197886.7 (13-15) a-SouthCarolina(41-24) 11-23-199185.2 (23-27) a-N.C.State(45-37) 10-13-200185.2 (23-27) h-CentralMichigan(70-14) 10-20-200782.1 (23-28) h-MiddleTennessee(37-14) 9-13-200381.8 (18-22) a-Maryland(28-24) 9-10-200581.8 (18-22) h-Furman(38-10) 9-15-200780.0 (12-15) a-Duke(21-15) 10-18-197580.0 (12-15) a-SouthCarolina(47-21) 11-22-199780.0 (12-15) h-Furman(33-0) 9-5-1998Note:Minimum15attempts.

CompletionPercentageByOpponentPct. C-A Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date84.6 (22-26) a-N.C.State(24-17) 10-20-199080.0 (20-25) a-WakeForest(27-31) 10-1-200579.2 (19-24) a-WakeForest(27-17) 10-7-200678.4 (29-37) a-FloridaState(0-57) 9-11-199377.8 (14-18) h-NorthCarolina(3-38) 10-20-200177.3 (17-22) h-N.C.State(12-29) 9-10-199475.0 (18-24) a-GeorgiaTech(21-29) 10-29-197375.0 (39-52) N1-TexasTech(15-55) 12-23-200273.3 (22-30) a-GeorgiaTech(42-45) 11-13-199973.3 (22-30) N2-Alabama(10-34) 8-30-2008N1-Orlando,FL(TangerineBowl);N2-Atlanta,GA;Note:Minimum15attempts.

PassingEfficiencyByClemsonEff. Opponent Site Date C-A-Yds-I-TD262.9 Furman h 9-15-2007 18-22-317-0-4249.1 CentralMichigan h 10-20-2007 23-27-315-1-6241.1 NorthCarolina a 11-9-2002 12-20-274-0-4237.7 N.C.State a 10-13-2001 23-27-333-0-4235.4 Virginia h 10-8-1983 12-19-199-0-2235.0 Virginia h 9-24-1966 13-21-315-0-3233.9 SouthCarolina a 11-22-1997 12-15-157-0-3232.4 Maryland h 11-12-1983 11-16-194-0-3228.7 TheCitadel h 9-16-1978 15-17-245-0-1224.7 SouthCarolina a 11-23-1991 13-15-231-1-1Note:Minimum15attempts.


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PL R P Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date98 43 55 a-Maryland(23-53) 11-14-199296 77 19 a-WakeForest(56-3) 11-4-197895 65 30 h-N.C.State(34-27) 10-7-200093 63 30 a-Furman(56-3) 11-28-195992 69 23 h-NorthCarolina(40-7) 11-7-199292 50 42 h-Auburn(38-24) 9-17-201191 46 45 h-Virginia(30-27^) 10-11-200390 70 20 h-Furman(28-0) 9-19-196490 63 27 a-Georgia(16-20) 9-20-198090 34 56 N1-MississippiState(7-17) 12-30-199990 23 67 h-VirginiaTech(23-41) 10-6-2007N1-Atlanta,GA(PeachBowl)

PlaysByOpponentPL R P Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date99 62 37 h-SouthCarolina(3-7) 11-23-196897 74 23 h-NorthCarolina(7-42) 11-14-197097 40 57 h-GeorgiaTech(28-31) 10-28-200096 58 38 h-Duke(10-21) 10-24-197093 57 36 a-BostonCollege(16-31) 9-10-198391 55 36 a-Georgia(13-31) 9-28-196891 82 9 a-NorthCarolina(15-32) 11-15-196991 41 50 h-FloridaState(14-17) 10-23-1999

MostTotalOffenseYardsByClemsonYds Rush,Pass Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date756 536,220 h-WakeForest(82-24) 10-31-1981656 341,315 h-CentralMichigan(70-14) 10-20-2007624 238,386 h-Auburn(38-24) 9-17-2011623 436,187 h-WakeForest(55-7) 9-16-2000615 615,0 a-GeorgiaTech(73-0) 10-17-1903608 328,280 h-Duke(59-31) 12-1-2001608 340,268 a-N.C.State(42-20) 9-22-2007606 440,166 h-Tennessee-Chattanooga(54-3) 10-3-1992597 516,81 h-PresbyterianCollege(76-0) 9-22-1945576 306,270 a-Maryland(56-45) 10-15-2011

MostTotalOffenseYardsByOpponentYds Rush,Pass Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date771 250,521 a-FloridaState(7-54) 11-4-2000634 192,442 a-FloridaState(0-57) 9-11-1993616 458,158 a-SouthCarolina(20-56) 11-22-1975577 406,171 N1-Maryland(23-41) 11-17-1984573 155,418 a-Maryland(23-53) 11-14-1992566 179,387 N2-Pittsburgh(3-34) 12-30-1977557 188,369 h-FloridaState(27-41) 11-3-2001555 91,464 N3-TexasTech(15-55) 12-23-2002551 364,187 a-Tennessee(28-29) 10-26-1974550 96,454 h-GeorgiaTech(28-31) 10-28-2000N1-Baltimore,MD;N2-Jacksonville,FL(GatorBowl);N3-Orlando,FL(TangerineBowl)

TotalOffenseYardsByBothTeamsYds Teams&Yards Site-(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date1107 CU756,WakeForest351 h-(82-24) 10-31-19811059 CU624,Auburn435 h-(38-24) 9-17-20111044 CU576,Maryland468 a-(56-45) 10-15-20111033 CU262,FloridaState771 a-(7-54) 11-4-20001023 CU528,NorthCarolina495 h-(36-28) 10-25-20031022 CU514,Duke508 a-(38-31) 10-15-19831020 CU463,FloridaState557 h-(27-41) 11-3-20011009 CU393,SouthCarolina616 a-(20-56) 11-22-19751002 CU608,Duke394 h-(59-31) 12-1-2001998 CU548,LouisianaTech450 N1-(49-24) 12-31-2001N1-Boise,ID(HumanitarianBowl)

FewestTotalOffenseYardsByClemsonYds Rush,Pass Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date8 8,0 a-SouthCarolina(6-33) 10-21-194351 48,3 a-N.C.State(0-18) 10-11-194763 53,10 a-Tulane(0-13) 11-2-194085 -15,100 a-BostonCollege(7-14) 10-10-194290 68,22 a-Maryland(0-34) 11-14-196491 50,41 a-NorthCarolina(0-45) 8-31-199694 19,75 a-Auburn(0-51) 10-11-1969102 65,37 a-GeorgiaTech(0-27) 9-28-1963102 31,71 h-VirginiaTech(0-37) 9-12-1998

FewestTotalOffenseYardsByOpponentYds Rush,Pass Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date-12 -17,5 h-Furman(41-0) 11-6-1948-5 -11,6 a-Furman(14-3) 11-25-193929 29,0 a-TheCitadel(20-0) 12-4-194835 -21,56 a-Furman(34-6) 11-22-194141 20,21 a-Virginia(35-0) 10-26-196354 29,25 h-BostonCollege(25-7) 9-19-200957 57,0 h-PresbyterianCollege(26-0) 9-17-1938

57 -16,73 h-LongBeachState(59-0) 9-1-199058 31,27 h-Furman(30-0) 9-2-198960 23,37 a-VirginiaTech(22-10) 9-12-1987

YardsPerPlayByClemsonY/P P-Y Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date11.2 55-615 a-GeorgiaTech(73-0) 10-17-190310.7 56-597 h-PresbyterianCollege(76-0) 9-22-194510.4 51-531 h-PresbyterianCollege(42-0) 9-20-19479.6 58-559 N1-Temple(63-9) 10-12-20069.2 46-422 h-NorthTexas(35-10) 9-4-20109.1 58-526 h-LouisianaTech(51-0) 9-30-20068.9 69-527 h-PresbyterianCollege(53-13) 9-20-19528.7 87-756 h-WakeForest(82-24) 10-31-19818.5 71-606 h-Tennessee-Chattanooga(54-3) 10-3-1992N1-Charlotte,NC

TurnoversByClemsonTO Site-Opponent CU-Opp. (Fum.,Int.) Date10 a-Florida 13-54 (4,6) 10-11-19529 h-Auburn 19-45 (4,5) 11-21-19538 a-SouthCarolina 0-0 (1,7) 10-25-19458 h-WakeForest 36-0 (5,3) 11-2-19638 a-NorthCarolina 15-32 (3,5) 11-15-19698 h-Tulane 13-17 (5,3) 9-13-19757 a-GeorgiaTech 0-27 (4,3) 9-28-19637 a-Georgia 23-26 (3,4) 9-22-19847 a-Kentucky 7-26 (4,3) 10-5-19857 h-WakeForest 19-29 (3,4) 9-26-1998

TurnoversByClemsoninaClemsonVictoryTO Site-Opponent CU-Opp. (Fum.,Int.) Date8 h-WakeForest 36-0 (5,3) 11-2-19635 h-Virginia 40-35 (5,0) 9-24-19665 h-WakeForest 16-14 (5,0) 10-11-19755 h-VirginiaTech 38-7 (3,2) 10-7-19785 h-N.C.State 17-7 (2,3) 10-24-19815 h-W.Carolina 21-10 (4,1) 9-25-19825 a-VirginiaTech 20-17 (5,0) 9-14-1985

TurnoversForcedByClemsonTO Site-Opponent CU-Opp. (Fum.,Int.) Date9 h-Georgia 13-3 (4,5) 9-19-19818 h-PresbyterianCollege 53-0 (4,4) 9-25-19488 h-Duke 39-22 (6,2) 10-19-19688 a-GeorgiaTech 7-28 (5,3) 10-3-19707 h-VirginiaTech 35-0 (3,4) 11-10-19457 a-Fordham 12-12 (5,2) 11-8-19527 a-Furman 56-33 (3,4) 11-28-19597 a-TexasChristian 10-14 (2,5) 10-24-19647 h-VirginiaTech 38-7 (4,3) 10-7-19787 h-Duke 28-8 (3,4) 10-21-19787 a-Tulane 13-5 (3,4) 9-12-19817 a-Virginia 6-9 (3,4) 9-17-19947 a-N.C.State 43-22 (1,6) 9-30-1995

InterceptionReturnYardsByClemsonYds(Int.) Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date143(4) a-Maryland(24-11) 10-31-1970132(3) a-VirginiaTech(27-7) 9-16-1989131(4) h-WesternCarolina(21-10) 9-25-1982124(6) a-N.C.State(43-22) 9-30-1995122(4) h-VirginiaTech(35-0) 11-10-1945110(3) h-WakeForest(33-31) 11-21-1959109(4) h-FloridaState(20-24) 9-12-1992107(4) a-WakeForest(28-7) 9-24-1960105(2) N1-VirginiaTech(38-10) 12-3-2011104(3) h-SouthCarolina(28-19) 11-21-1998N1-Charlotte,NC

InterceptionReturnYardsByOpponentYds(Int.) Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date166(6) h-Auburn(19-45) 11-21-1953159(4) h-Duke(17-34) 10-18-1980116(3) a-Georgia(16-20) 9-20-1980108(2) a-N.C.State(35-34) 10-27-198493(2) N1-SouthFlorida(26-31) 12-31-201085(1) a-WakeForest(17-45) 11-1-200383(3) h-Maryland(21-6) 11-11-196377(5) h-Duke(0-16) 10-20-196273(3) h-Maryland(0-19) 9-15-197972(4) h-NorthCarolina(7-42) 11-14-1970N1-Charlotte,NC(MeinekeCarCareBowl)

PuntReturnYardsByClemsonYds(PR) Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date227(11) h-GeorgiaTech(33-12) 9-26-1987172(9) h-WesternCarolina(43-0) 9-5-1987169(7) h-Maryland(40-7) 11-16-1991167(4) h-Maryland(24-11) 10-31-1970155(8) a-WakeForest(24-7) 10-6-1962140(4) h-Duquesne(42-0) 11-20-1948136(11) a-GeorgeWashington(19-0) 10-31-1941135(5) h-MiddleTennessee(37-14) 9-5-2009134(8) h-PresbyterianCollege(53-6) 9-22-1951130(5) h-GeorgiaTech(28-31) 10-28-2000

PuntReturnYardsByOpponentYds(PR) Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date150(5) h-FloridaState(28-35) 9-20-1997147(7) a-Auburn(7-28) 11-29-1941133(7) a-WakeForest(6-19) 10-31-1942129(10) h-VirginiaTech(0-37) 9-12-1998126(7) a-GeorgiaTech(0-51) 9-30-1944126(4) h-VirginiaTech(23-41) 10-6-2007124(5) N1-California(13-37) 1-2-1992116(8) a-Tennessee(7-26) 10-28-1944116(6) a-Georgia(7-19) 10-10-1964113(3) a-SouthCarolina(0-20) 10-25-1951N1-Orlando,FL(CitrusBowl)

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Yds(KOR) Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date286(7) a-FloridaState(22-41) 9-25-2004248(7) a-Maryland(56-45) 10-15-2011219(6) a-Maryland(20-37) 11-10-2001188(9) a-Tulane(13-54) 11-9-1946188(7) N1-Alabama(10-34) 8-30-2008174(4) a-GeorgiaTech(9-31) 10-7-1972173(7) a-Miami(FL)(40-37^) 10-24-2009171(9) a-FloridaState(0-57) 9-11-1993167(3) a-Duke(47-10) 11-3-2007165(7) a-WakeForest(20-36) 10-17-1970165(5) h-Maryland(12-30) 11-16-2002N1-Atlanta,GA

KickoffReturnYardsByOpponentYds(KOR) Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date290(10) h-NorthCarolina(59-38) 10-22-2011265(11) h-CentralMichigan(70-14) 10-20-2007240(9) N1-Temple(63-9) 10-12-2006231(7) h-Duke(49-17) 10-15-1988220(7) a-N.C.State(42-20) 9-22-2007214(6) a-VirginiaTech(27-7) 9-16-1989216(10) a-WakeForest(51-6) 11-4-1978213(5) a-BostonCollege(33-34^^) 9-9-2006207(12) h-PresbyterianCollege(66-0) 9-21-1957205(5) h-Furman(27-6) 9-3-1994N1-Charlotte,NC

SacksByClemsonSacks(Yds) Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date12(70) h-Furman(19-3) 9-7-199611(84) h-UtahState(35-6) 10-16-200410(64) h-Maryland(0-19) 9-15-197910(59) h-Duke(21-6) 10-17-19929(47) a-N.C.State(35-34) 10-27-19849(58) a-WakeForest(24-6) 10-27-19908(55) h-N.C.State(39-10) 10-26-19858(66) h-Maryland(35-3) 11-2-19968(56) h-Duke(58-7) 11-6-19998(55) a-Duke(52-22) 9-30-2000

TacklesForLossByClemsonTFL(Yds) Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date19(77) h-N.C.State(28-30) 10-24-198717(66) h-Duke(21-6) 10-17-199217(68) a-Miami(FL)(24-17) 10-6-200416(89) a-VirginiaTech(22-10) 9-12-198715(51) h-Maryland(40-7) 11-16-199115(75) h-Furman(19-3) 9-7-199615(80) h-Maryland(35-3) 11-2-199615(91) h-UtahState(35-6) 10-16-2004

PassBreakupsByClemsonPBU Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date18 h-TheCitadel(24-0) 10-4-198615 a-Duke(17-21) 9-30-198914 a-VirginiaTech(20-17) 9-14-198514 h-Duke(35-3) 10-18-198614 h-Virginia(34-20) 10-7-1989

CausedFumblesByClemsonCF Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date5 h-CentralFlorida(21-13) 9-1-20014 h-Maryland(0-19) 9-15-19794 a-Georgia(31-28) 9-20-19864 h-TheCitadel(24-0) 10-4-19864 h-LongBeachState(59-0) 9-1-19904 h-ApplachianState(48-0) 9-22-19904 N1-Duke(33-21) 11-30-19914 a-Virginia(6-9) 9-17-19944 h-Virginia(33-14) 9-11-19994 a-WakeForest(27-17) 10-7-2006N1-Tokyo,Japan

InterceptionsByClemsonInt.(Yds) Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date6(82) a-SouthCarolina(17-7) 11-27-19716(124) a-N.C.State(43-22) 9-30-19955(51) a-SouthCarolina(21-13) 10-24-19405(21) a-TexasChristian(10-14) 10-24-19645(87) h-Virginia(29-3) 10-31-19645(28) a-SouthCarolina(3-7) 11-23-19685(29) h-Virginia(37-21) 10-21-19725(47) h-Georgia(13-3) 9-19-19815(22) a-Georgia(23-26) 9-22-19845(27) a-Duke(17-21) 9-30-19895(52) h-NorthCarolina(17-10) 11-4-19955(84) h-N.C.State(26-20) 10-30-2004

VictoryMarginByClemsonMargin CU-Opp. Site-Opponent Date+122 122-0 h-Guilford 10-5-1901+94 94-0 a-Furman 9-25-1915+76 76-0 h-PresbyterianCollege 9-22-1945+75 75-0 h-Newberry 10-17-1930+73 73-0 a-GeorgiaTech 10-17-1903+68 68-0 h-Newberry 9-21-1929+66 66-0 h-PresbyterianCollege 9-21-1957+65 65-0 h-CampSevier 9-27-1918+64 64-0 h-Davidson 9-19-1900+62 69-7 h-PresbyterianCollege 9-17-1949+60 67-7 h-Furman 11-23-1918+60 60-0 h-Elon 9-27-1924+59 59-0 a-Samford 10-5-1912+59 59-0 h-TheCitadel 11-27-1954+59 59-0 h-LongBeachState 9-1-1990+58 82-24 h-WakeForest 10-31-1981+57 57-0 a-Furman 10-22-1914+57 57-0 h-Newberry 10-7-1922+56 70-14 h-CentralMichigan 10-20-2007+55 55-0 h-Bingham 10-20-1898+55 57-2 h-Furman 11-18-1950+55 58-3 h-TheCitadel 9-16-1978+55 55-0 a-Virginia 9-8-1984+54 54-0 h-PresbyterianCollege 9-23-1950+54 63-9 N1-Temple 10-12-2006+54 54-0 h-S.C.State 9-20-2008+53 53-0 h-Erskine 9-27-1919+53 53-0 h-PresbyterianCollege 11-25-1948+53 56-3 a-Furman 11-28-1959+53 62-9 h-Missouri 9-9-2000+52 52-0 a-Mercer 11-17-1913+52 52-0 h-Erskine 11-18-1922+52 52-0 h-Erskine 10-19-1928+51 51-0 a-SouthCarolina 11-1-1900+51 58-7 h-Duke 11-6-1999+51 51-0 h-LouisianaTech 9-30-2006N1-Charlotte,NC

VictoryMarginByOpponentMargin CU-Opp. Site-Opponent Date+67 7-74 N1-Alabama 11-14-1931+57 0-57 a-FloridaState 9-11-1993+56 0-56 a-Auburn 10-19-1912+56 0-56 a-Alabama 9-20-1975+55 0-55 a-Georgia 11-25-1920+53 13-66 h-CampHancock 11-9-1918+51 0-51 a-GeorgiaTech 9-30-1944+51 0-51 a-Auburn 10-11-1969+49 3-52 a-Oklahoma 9-30-1972N1-Montgomery,AL

HomeVictoryMarginByClemsonMargin CU-Opp. Opponent Date+122 122-0 Guilford 10-5-1901

+76 76-0 PresbyterianCollege 11-22-1945+75 75-0 Newberry 10-17-1930+68 68-0 Newberry 9-21-1929+66 66-0 PresbyterianCollege 11-21-1957+65 65-0 CampSevier 9-27-1918+64 64-0 Davidson 10-19-1900+62 69-7 PresbyterianCollege 9-17-1949+60 67-7 Furman 11-23-1918+60 60-0 Elon 9-27-1924

MemorialStadiumVictoryMarginByClemsonMargin CU-Opp. Opponent Date+76 76-0 PresbyterianCollege 11-22-1945+66 66-0 PresbyterianCollege 11-21-1957+62 69-7 PresbyterianCollege 9-17-1949+59 59-0 TheCitadel 11-27-1954+59 59-0 LongBeachState 9-1-1990+58 82-24 WakeForest 10-31-1981+56 70-14 CentralMichigan 10-20-2007+55 57-2 Furman 11-18-1950+55 58-3 TheCitadel 9-16-1978+54 54-0 PresbyterianCollege 9-23-1950+54 54-0 S.C.State 9-20-2008

VictoryMarginatClemsonByOpponentMargin CU-Opp. Opponent Date+53 13-66 CampHancock 11-9-1918+44 6-50 VirginiaTech 11-1-1924+44 0-44 Auburn 10-10-1970+42 0-42 Florida 11-7-1925+41 0-41 Georgia 9-18-1976+38 7-45 N.C.State 10-25-1975+37 0-37 VirginiaTech 9-12-1998+36 7-43 FloridaState 11-1-1975+35 7-42 NorthCarolina 11-14-1970+35 3-38 NorthCarolina 10-20-2001

MemorialStadiumVictoryMarginByOpponentMargin CU-Opp. Opponent Date+44 0-44 Auburn 10-10-1970+41 0-41 Georgia 9-18-1976+38 7-45 N.C.State 10-25-1975+37 0-37 VirginiaTech 9-12-1998+36 7-43 FloridaState 11-1-1975+35 7-42 NorthCarolina 11-14-1970+35 3-38 NorthCarolina 10-20-2001

Road/NeutralVictoryMarginByClemsonMargin CU-Opp. Site-Opponent Date+94 94-0 a-Furman 9-25-1915+73 73-0 a-GeorgiaTech 10-17-1903+59 59-0 a-Samford 10-5-1912+57 57-0 a-Furman 10-22-1914+55 55-0 a-Virginia 9-8-1984+54 63-9 N1-Temple 10-12-2006+53 56-3 a-Furman 11-28-1959

MARTAVIS BRYANT SCORED ONE OF CLEMSON’S SEASON-HIGH EIGHT TOUCHDOWNS IN ITS 59-38 WIN OVER NORTH CAROLINA ON OCTOBER 22, 2011. IT WAS THE MOST POINTS SCORED BY THE TIGERS SINCE 2007.


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Single-Game Team Bests+52 52-0 a-Mercer 11-17-1913+51 51-0 a-SouthCarolina 11-1-1900+48 48-0 a-Virginia 10-9-1982N1-Charlotte,NC

Road/NeutralVictoryMarginByOpponentMargin CU-Opp. Site-Opponent Date+67 7-74 a-Alabama 11-14-1931+57 0-57 a-FloridaState 9-11-1993+56 0-56 a-Auburn 10-19-1912+56 0-56 a-Alabama 9-20-1975+55 0-55 a-Georgia 11-25-1920+51 0-51 a-GeorgiaTech 9-30-1944+51 0-51 a-Auburn 10-11-1969

ACCVictoryMarginByClemsonMargin CU-Opp. Site-Opponent Date+58 82-24 h-WakeForest 10-31-1981+55 55-0 a-Virginia 9-8-1984+51 58-7 h-Duke 11-6-1999+48 48-0 a-Virginia 10-9-1982+48 55-7 h-WakeForest 9-16-2000+47 47-0 a-Virginia 9-26-1959+45 51-6 a-WakeForest 11-4-1978+45 52-7 h-NorthCarolina 9-23-2006+40 40-0 h-Maryland 11-1-1969

ACCVictoryMarginByOpponentMargin CU-Opp. Site-Opponent Date+57 0-57 a-FloridaState 9-11-1993+48 0-48 a-FloridaState 10-17-1998+47 7-54 a-FloridaState 11-4-2000+45 0-45 a-NorthCarolina 8-31-1996+38 7-45 h-N.C.State 10-25-1975+35 3-38 h-NorthCarolina 10-20-2001

PointsByClemsonPts CU-Opp. Site-Opponent Date122 122-0 h-Guilford 10-5-190194 94-0 a-Furman 9-25-191582 82-24 h-WakeForest 10-31-198176 76-0 h-PresbyterianCollege 11-22-194575 75-0 h-Newberry 10-17-193073 73-0 a-GeorgiaTech 10-17-190370 70-14 h-CentralMichigan 10-20-200769 69-7 h-PresbyterianCollege 9-17-194968 68-0 h-Newberry 9-21-192967 67-7 h-Furman 11-23-191866 66-0 h-PresbyterianCollege 11-21-195765 65-0 h-CampSevier 9-27-191864 64-0 h-Davidson 10-19-190063 63-17 a-SouthCarolina 11-22-200363 63-9 N1-Temple 10-12-200662 62-9 h-Missouri 9-9-200060 60-0 h-Elon 9-27-192459 59-0 a-Samford 10-5-191259 59-0 h-TheCitadel 11-27-195459 59-0 h-LongBeachState 9-1-199059 59-31 h-Duke 12-1-200159 59-38 h-NorthCarolina 10-22-201158 58-3 h-TheCitadel 9-16-197858 58-7 h-Duke 11-6-199958 58-21 h-PresbyterianCollege 9-11-201057 57-0 a-Furman 10-22-191457 57-0 h-Newberry 10-7-192257 57-12 h-VirginiaMilitary 11-11-194457 57-2 h-Furman 11-18-195056 56-3 a-Furman 11-28-195956 56-45 a-Maryland 10-15-201155 55-0 h-Bingham 10-20-189855 55-7 N2-Florida 11-17-191755 55-0 a-Virginia 9-8-198455 55-9 h-WesternCarolina 9-2-199555 55-7 h-WakeForest 9-16-200054 54-0 h-PresbyterianCollege 9-23-195054 54-32 h-NorthCarolina 11-9-197454 54-21 h-Duke 10-20-198454 54-6 h-FloridaAtlantic 9-2-200654 54-0 h-S.C.State 9-20-200853 53-0 h-Erskine 9-27-191953 53-0 h-PresbyterianCollege 11-25-194853 53-20 h-Duquesne 11-4-195053 53-6 h-PresbyterianCollege 11-22-195153 53-13 h-PresbyterianCollege 11-20-195252 52-14 h-TheCitadel 10-26-191252 52-0 a-Mercer 11-17-191352 52-0 h-Erskine 11-18-192252 52-0 h-Erskine 10-19-192852 52-27 h-Maryland 11-12-1983

52 52-22 a-Duke 9-30-200052 52-7 h-NorthCarolina 9-23-200651 51-0 a-SouthCarolina 11-1-190051 51-0 h-LouisianaTech 9-30-2006N1-Charlotte,NC;N2-Jacksonville,FL

PointsByOpponentPts CU-Opp. Site-Opponent Date74 7-74 N1-Alabama 11-14-193166 13-66 h-CampHancock 11-9-191857 0-57 a-FloridaState 9-11-199356 0-56 a-Auburn 10-14-192156 0-56 a-Alabama 9-20-197556 20-56 a-SouthCarolina 11-22-197555 0-55 a-Georgia 11-25-192055 15-55 N2-TexasTech 12-23-200254 7-54 a-FloridaState 11-4-200054 13-54 a-Tulane 11-9-194654 13-54 a-Florida 10-11-195253 23-53 a-Maryland 11-14-199252 3-52 a-Oklahoma 9-30-197251 0-51 a-GeorgiaTech 9-30-194451 0-51 a-Auburn 10-11-196950 6-50 h-VirginiaTech 11-1-1924N1-Montgomery,AL;N2-Orlando,FL(TangerineBowl)

PointsByBothTeamsPts CU-Opp. Site-Opponent Date122 122-0 h-Guilford 10-5-1901106 82-24 h-WakeForest 10-31-1981101 56-45 a-Maryland 10-15-201197 59-38 h-NorthCarolina 10-22-201194 94-0 a-Furman 9-25-191591 ^47-44 a-GeorgiaTech 9-29-200190 59-31 h-Duke 12-1-200187 42-45 a-GeorgiaTech 11-13-199986 54-32 h-NorthCarolina 11-9-197485 39-46 h-N.C.State 10-31-1998

PointsinRoad/NeutralGameByClemsonPts CU-Opp. Site-Opponent Date94 94-0 a-Furman 9-25-191573 73-0 a-GeorgiaTech 10-17-190363 63-17 a-SouthCarolina 11-22-200363 63-9 N1-Temple 10-12-200659 59-0 a-Samford 10-5-191257 57-0 a-Furman 10-22-191456 56-3 a-Furman 11-28-195956 56-45 a-Maryland 10-15-201155 55-7 N2-Florida 11-17-191755 55-0 a-Virginia 9-8-1984N1-Charlotte,NC;N2-Jacksonville,FL

PointsinRoad/NeutralGameByOpponentPts CU-Opp. Site-Opponent Date74 7-74 N1-Alabama 11-14-193157 0-57 a-FloridaState 9-11-199356 0-56 a-Auburn 10-14-192156 0-56 a-Alabama 9-20-197556 20-56 a-SouthCarolina 11-22-197555 0-55 a-Georgia 11-25-192055 15-55 N2-TexasTech 12-23-200254 13-54 a-Tulane 11-9-194654 13-54 a-Florida 10-11-195254 7-54 a-FloridaState 11-4-2000N1-Montgomery,AL;N2-Orlando,FL(TangerineBowl)

PointsinACCGameByClemsonPts CU-Opp. Site-Opponent Date82 82-24 h-WakeForest 10-31-198159 59-31 h-Duke 12-1-200159 59-38 h-NorthCarolina 10-22-201158 58-7 h-Duke 11-6-199956 56-45 a-Maryland 10-15-201155 55-0 a-Virginia 9-8-198455 55-7 h-WakeForest 9-16-200054 54-32 h-NorthCarolina 11-9-197454 54-21 h-Duke 10-20-198452 52-27 h-Maryland 11-12-198352 52-22 a-Duke 9-30-200052 52-7 h-NorthCarolina 9-23-2006

PointsinACCGameByOpponentPts CU-Opp. Site-Opponent Date57 0-57 a-FloridaState 9-11-199354 7-54 a-FloridaState 11-4-200053 23-53 a-Maryland 11-14-199248 0-48 a-FloridaState 10-17-199848 31-48 a-FloridaState 10-3-2002

46 39-46 a-N.C.State 10-31-199845 7-45 h-N.C.State 10-25-197545 26-45 h-FloridaState 9-9-199545 0-45 a-NorthCarolina 8-31-199645 42-45 a-GeorgiaTech 11-13-199945 56-45 a-Maryland 10-15-2011

PointsatHomeByClemsonPts CU-Opp. Opponent Date122 122-0 Guilford 10-5-190182 82-24 WakeForest 10-31-198176 76-0 PresbyterianCollege 11-22-194575 75-0 Newberry 10-17-193070 70-14 CentralMichigan 10-20-200769 69-7 PresbyterianCollege 9-17-194968 68-0 Newberry 9-21-192967 67-7 Furman 11-23-191866 66-0 PresbyterianCollege 11-21-195765 65-0 CampSevier 9-27-1918

PointsatMemorialStadiumByClemsonPts CU-Opp. Opponent Date82 82-24 WakeForest 10-31-198176 76-0 PresbyterianCollege 11-22-194570 70-14 CentralMichigan 10-20-200769 69-7 PresbyterianCollege 9-17-194966 66-0 PresbyterianCollege 11-21-195762 62-9 Missouri 9-9-200059 59-0 TheCitadel 11-27-195459 59-0 LongBeachState 9-1-199059 59-31 Duke 12-1-200159 59-38 NorthCarolina 10-22-2011

PointsatClemsonByOpponentPts CU-Opp. Opponent Date66 13-66 CampHancock 11-9-191850 6-50 VirginiaTech 11-1-192446 39-46 N.C.State 10-31-199845 19-45 Auburn 11-21-195345 7-45 N.C.State 10-25-197545 26-45 FloridaState 9-9-199544 0-44 Auburn 10-10-197043 7-43 FloridaState 11-1-197542 0-42 Florida 11-7-192542 7-42 NorthCarolina 11-14-1970

PointsatMemorialStadiumByOpponentPts CU-Opp. Opponent Date46 39-46 N.C.State 10-31-199845 19-45 Auburn 11-21-195345 7-45 N.C.State 10-25-197545 26-45 FloridaState 9-9-199544 0-44 Auburn 10-10-197043 7-43 FloridaState 11-1-197542 7-42 NorthCarolina 11-14-197041 12-41 WakeForest 10-30-194341 0-41 Georgia 9-18-197641 27-41 FloridaState 11-3-200141 23-41 VirginiaTech 10-6-2007

FirstDownsByClemsonFD R/P/Pen. Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date35 27/8/0 h-WakeForest(82-24) 10-31-198135 18/16/1 h-CentralMichigan(70-14) 10-20-200733 21/10/2 a-WakeForest(51-6) 11-4-197832 16/14/2 a-N.C.State(42-20) 9-22-200732 12/19/1 h-Auburn(38-24) 9-17-201131 19/12/0 h-TheCitadel(58-3) 9-16-197831 12/16/3 h-MiddleTennessee(37-14) 9-13-200330 27/3/0 h-PresbyterianCollege(66-0) 10-21-195730 19/9/2 h-Virginia(42-21) 10-8-198330 16/11/3 h-Maryland(52-27) 11-12-198330 19/7/4 h-NorthCarolina(52-7) 9-23-2006

FirstDownsByOpponentFD R/P/Pen. Site-Opponent(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date35 23/10/2 a-Maryland(23-41) 11-17-198433 11/16/6 a-Duke(38-31) 10-15-198331 11/19/1 a-FloridaState(0-57) 9-11-199331 6/22/3 h-GeorgiaTech(28-31) 10-28-200030 26/4/0 a-SouthCarolina(20-56) 11-22-197530 11/18/1 N1-Pittsburgh(3-34) 12-30-1977N1-Jacksonville,FL(GatorBowl)

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1. 1981 12-02. 1948 11-0 1978 11-14. 1987 10-2 1988 10-2 1989 10-2 1990 10-2 2011 10-39. 1939 9-1 1950 9-0-1 1959 9-2 1982 9-1-1 1983 9-1-1 1991 9-2-1 1993 9-3 2000 9-3 2003 9-4 2007 9-4 2009 9-5

WinningPercentage1. 1981 12-0 100.0 1948 11-0 100.0 1900 6-0 100.04. 1950 9-0-1 95.05. 1978 11-1 91.76. 1939 9-1 90.07. 1982 9-1-1 86.4 1983 9-1-1 86.4Note:Minimumsixgames.

Plays1. 2011 9812. 2007 9633. 2003 9544. 1978 9465. 2000 9316. 1999 920 2002 9208. 1991 9189. 1986 917

PlaysPerGame1. 1978 78.82. 2000 77.63. 1999 76.74. 1991 76.55. 1986 76.46. 2001 76.17. 1979 75.98. 1981 75.89. 2011 75.5

YardsPerPlay1. 2006 6.502. 1950 6.163. 2011 5.844. 2003 5.7305. 2009 5.725

6. 2001 5.687. 2000 5.638. 2005 5.589. 1947 5.53

Yards1. 2011 57282. 2003 54673. 2006 53424. 2000 5242 2007 52426. 2001 51847. 1978 51348. 2009 50739. 1991 4836

YardsPerGame1. 2011 440.62. 2000 436.83. 2001 432.04. 1978 427.85. 2003 420.56. 2006 410.97. 1991 404.08. 2007 403.29. 1999 402.6

Carries1. 1978 7412. 1979 7253. 1981 705 1986 7055. 1989 6786. 1988 6737. 1990 667

CarriesPerGame1. 1978 61.82. 1979 60.43. 1981 58.8 1986 58.85. 1963 56.5 1989 56.57. 1982 56.2

RushingYards1. 1978 34692. 1986 32453. 1988 32414. 1991 30195. 1981 29776. 1987 29727. 1990 29568. 1995 29459. 1989 2841

RushYardsPerCarry1. 2006 5.722. 1950 5.253. 1941 5.07

4. 1992 4.885. 1988 4.826. 2009 4.817. 1949 4.798. 1978 4.6819. 1983 4.680

RushYardsPerGame1. 1978 289.12. 1986 270.43. 1988 270.14. 1950 264.85. 1992 257.16. 1991 251.67. 1983 250.2

Completions1. 2003 3002. 2007 2953. 2011 2874. 2002 2685. 1999 2526. 2005 248 2008 2488. 2010 2309. 2001 226

CompletionsPerGame1. 2003 23.12. 2007 22.73. 2011 22.14. 1999 21.05. 2005 20.76. 2002 20.67. 2008 19.18. 2001 18.89. 2010 17.7

PassAttempts1. 2003 4902. 2011 4783. 2002 4624. 2007 4555. 1999 4236. 2010 4097. 2008 4008. 2001 3959. 2009 390

PassAttemptsPerGame1. 2003 37.72. 2011 36.83. 2002 35.54. 1999 35.35. 2007 35.06. 2001 32.97. 2004 32.38. 2010 31.59. 2005 31.4

PassingYards1. 2011 37022. 2003 36873. 2002 31574. 2007 31475. 1999 30196. 2001 28847. 2008 28328. 2005 27799. 2009 2688

PassYardsPerGame1. 2011 284.82. 2003 283.63. 1999 251.64. 2002 242.85. 2007 242.16. 2001 240.37. 2005 231.68. 2008 217.89. 2000 212.8

CompletionPercentage1. 2005 65.82. 2007 64.83. 2008 62.04. 2003 61.25. 2006 60.66. 1997 60.57. 2011 60.08. 1989 60.09. 1999 59.6

PassEfficiency1. 1950 148.02. 2011 142.33. 2007 142.14. 1989 139.85. 2006 136.56. 2005 134.77. 2003 134.68. 1997 132.49. 1974 132.4

InterceptionAvoidance1. 2007 .0132. 1988 .0193. 1992 .0204. 2011 .0215. 1990 .0236. 1978 .0247. 2005 .0265258. 2003 .0265319. 2002 .028

Touchdowns1. 2000 55 2006 553. 2009 54 2011 54

5. 2007 516. 2001 497. 1950 488. 1978 479. 2003 45

Points1. 2011 4372. 2009 4363. 2007 4304. 2006 4255. 2000 4166. 2001 3697. 1978 368 1989 3689. 2003 365

PointsPerGame1. 2000 34.72. 1950 34.43. 2011 33.64. 2007 33.15. 2006 32.76. 1984 31.57. 2009 31.18. 2001 30.89. 1983 30.7

ScoringMargin1. 1900 +35.32. 1901 +30.43. 1950 +26.74. 1903 +24.25. 1898 +22.56. 1978 +19.87. 1981 +19.48. 1989 +19.29. 1990 +18.7

PuntingAverage1. 1984 44.02. 1990 43.73. 1983 43.34. 1979 43.05. 1948 42.7 1989 42.77. 2010 42.58. 1981 42.1

NetPuntingAverage1. 1984 42.72. 2010 40.53. 1983 40.34. 1981 39.55. 1989 39.36. 1979 39.07. 2006 38.68. 1990 38.39. 1982 38.1

PuntReturnAverage1. 1948 17.12. 1954 16.33. 1961 15.94. 2000 15.05. 1970 14.96. 2009 14.47. 1938 14.28. 1987 13.69. 1993 12.9

KickoffReturnAverage1. 2003 27.72. 2004 27.13. 2006 25.44. 2002 24.35. 2007 23.96. 1997 23.97. 1959 23.98. 2009 23.89. 1968 23.4

FirstDowns1. 2003 3032. 2007 2933. 2011 2914. 2001 2825. 1978 273 2000 2737. 1999 2628. 2002 2599. 1981 254

FirstDownsPerGame1. 2001 23.52. 2003 23.33. 2000 22.84. 1978 22.85. 2007 22.56. 2011 22.47. 1999 21.88. 1981 21.29. 1989 21.1 1991 21.1

FewestTurnovers1. 1940 82. 1938 103. 1994 12 2007 125. 1988 13 1989 137. 2005 158. 1990 17 1996 17

FewestTurnoversPerGame1. 1940 0.882. 2007 0.923. 1988 1.08 1989 1.085. 1994 1.096. 1938 1.117. 2005 1.368. 1990 1.42 1996 1.42

TurnoverMargin1. 1988 +212. 1940 +193. 1978 +17 1981 +17 1990 +17 1994 +177. 1950 +168. 1989 +159. 1983 +14

TurnoverMarginPerGame1. 1940 +2.112. 1988 +1.753. 1950 +1.604. 1990 +1.42 1994 +1.426. 1978 +1.42 1981 +1.428. 1943 +1.37

CLEMSON’S 2011 WIDE RECEIVERS ARE A BIG REASON THE TIGERS HAVE SET SCHOOL RECORDS FOR PLAYS, YARDS, PASSING YARDS, AND POINTS THIS SEASON.


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1. 1943 4622. 1940 4683. 1941 4874. 1946 4895. 1938 4916. 1953 5187. 1939 519 1944 519

PlaysPerGame1. 1939 51.92. 1940 52.03. 1954 52.84. 1945 53.35. 1941 54.16. 1946 54.37. 1963 54.4

YardsPerPlay1. 1939 3.032. 1954 3.343. 1963 3.404. 1990 3.525. 1940 3.536. 1959 3.537. 1938 3.55

YardsPerGame1. 1939 157.52. 1954 176.13. 1948 177.24. 1940 183.65. 1963 184.76. 1945 193.27. 1938 193.3

Carries1. 1941 3342. 1946 3363. 1940 3394. 1963 3445. 1943 3496. 1950 3547. 1945 364

CarriesPerGame1. 1986 32.82. 1990 33.5 1991 33.54. 2008 34.15. 1963 34.46. 1995 34.67. 1987 34.78. 2007 34.8

RushingYards1. 1991 7332. 1990 8483. 1941 9044. 1987 9125. 1963 9316. 1954 9697. 1997 9708. 1982 1068

RushYardsPerGame1. 1991 61.12. 1990 70.93. 1987 82.64. 1997 88.25. 1963 93.16. 1989 96.97. 1954 96.9

YardsPerCarry1. 1991 1.822. 1990 2.113. 1987 2.424. 1954 2.505. 1981 2.546. 1982 2.677. 1997 2.68

Completions1. 1939 322. 1938 393. 1940 464. 1956 485. 1942 49 1955 49 1957 49

CompletionsPerGame1. 1939 3.22. 1938 4.33. 1956 4.44. 1942 4.9 1955 4.9 1957 4.97. 1940 5.1

PassAttempts1. 1938 1052. 1939 1093. 1944 1094. 1943 1135. 1956 1246. 1940 129 1957 129

PassAttemptsPerGame1. 1939 10.92. 1959 11.33. 1938 11.7

Date Opponent Site W-L Score OT DecidingPlay11-8-97 Duke H W 29-20 1 *RahimAbdullah63interceptionreturn9-29-01 GeorgiaTech A W 47-44 1 *WoodrowDantzler11run10-11-03 Virginia H W 30-27 1 *KevinYoungblood4passfromCharlieWhitehurst9-4-04 WakeForest H W 37-30 2 KyleBrowning11passfromCharlieWhitehurst11-6-04 Miami(FL) A W 24-17 1 ReggieMerriweather2run9-17-05 Miami(FL) H L 30-36 3 TyroneMoss25run9-24-05 BostonCollege H L 13-16 1 *BrianToal1run9-9-06 BostonCollege A L 33-34 2 L.V.Whitworth6run,*RyanOhligerextrapoint12-31-07 Auburn N1 L 20-23 1 *KodiBurns7run10-24-09 Miami(FL) A W 40-37 1 *JacobyFord26passfromKyleParker9-18-10 Auburn A L 24-27 1 WesByrum39FG*-scoreendedgame;N1-Atlanta,GA;Note:Homegamesinbold.

OVERTIME GAMES (6-5)

4. 1944 12.15. 1975 12.56. 1957 12.97. 1955 13.4

PassingYards1. 1939 4492. 1956 5263. 1938 5314. 1940 5585. 1957 5976. 1942 7247. 1954 792

PassYardsPerGame1. 1938 33.02. 1939 44.93. 1956 52.64. 1957 59.75. 1950 62.06. 1944 71.07. 1942 72.4

CompletionPercentage1. 1939 29.42. 1951 34.73. 1945 35.54. 1940 35.7 1953 35.76. 1944 36.77. 1955 37.0

PassEfficiency1. 1956 55.02. 1950 70.23. 1964 76.74. 1952 81.05. 1978 81.7

6. 1981 81.97. 1971 86.68. 1990 87.0

Interceptions1. 1951 252. 1978 243. 1981 234. 1995 225. 1948 21 1977 21 1989 21 2002 21 2009 21

InterceptionsPerGame1. 1951 2.272. 1940 2.113. 1978 2.004. 1981 1.915. 1948 1.916. 1945 1.90 1964 1.90

InterceptionReturnYards1. 2008 3682. 1951 3613. 1959 3494. 1970 3445. 2009 3426. 1978 3277. 1987 3188. 2000 296

TouchdownsAllowed1. 1939 62. 1940 83. 1950 9

4. 1956 11 1979 11 1981 11 1990 118. 1967 15

PointsAllowedPerGame1. 1939 4.52. 1938 6.2 1950 6.24. 1948 6.95. 1945 7.36. 1956 7.47. 1957 7.8

TurnoversForced1. 1981 412. 1978 38 1983 38 1989 385. 1973 376. 1950 35 1977 35 1982 35

TurnoversForcedPerGame1. 1943 4.002. 1952 3.563. 1950 3.504. 1983 3.455. 1981 3.426. 1945 3.40 1964 3.40 1968 3.40

IN CLEMSON’S LAST GAME AT SUN LIFE STADIUM AGAINST MIAMI (FL) IN 2009, THE TIGERS STUNNED THE #8 HURRICANES WITH A 40-37 OVERTIME VICTORY. IN FACT, CLEMSON HAS PLAYED AN OVERTIME CONTEST DURING EACH OF ITS LAST TWO TRIPS TO THE MIAMI AREA.

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Yds Player(s) Type Site-Opp.(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date108 RichieLuzzi MFG a-Georgia(13-31) 9-28-1968102 DonKelley INT h-Duke(10-21) 10-24-1970100 JohnMaxwell KOR N2-Cumberland(11-11) 11-26-1903100 DerrickHamilton KOR a-Maryland(20-37) 11-10-2001100 DerrickHamilton KOR h-NorthCarolina(36-28) 10-25-200399 BillMathis KOR a-GeorgiaTech(6-16) 10-3-195998 HalDavis KOR h-Georgia(16-24) 10-13-196298 DougThomas KOR h-LongBeachSt.(59-0) 9-1-199098 DougThomas KOR N3-Maryland(18-17) 9-15-199097 MarkFellertoCraigBrantley Pass h-Virginia(28-9) 11-16-197497 JustinMiller KOR a-FloridaState(22-41) 9-25-200496 C.J.Spiller KOR N4-Alabama(10-34) 8-30-200896 C.J.Spiller KOR h-MiddleTennessee(37-14) 9-5-200995 JoeHenderson KOR h-GeorgiaTech(33-12) 6-26-198794 RexVarn INT a-N.C.State(33-10) 10-28-197894 JacobyFord KOR h-LouisianaTech(51-0) 9-30-200693 RexVarn INT h-Maryland(14-21) 9-10-197793 AntwanEdwards FR a-Virginia(18-20) 9-19-199892 JacobyFord PR h-FloridaAtlantic(54-6) 9-2-200692 C.J.Spiller KOR a-Maryland(21-24) 10-3-200991 MikeBarber FR h-Tennessee-Chattanooga(54-3) 10-3-199290 ShadBryant PR N1-GeorgeWashington(7-7) 10-8-193890 BanksMcFadden Rush h-PresbyterianCollege(18-0) 9-23-193990 BobbyGage PR h-N.C.State(6-0) 10-2-194890 JimmyQuarles INT a-Rice(20-14) 9-29-195190 BuckGeorge Rush a-Furman(32-14) 11-17-195190 C.J.Spiller KOR h-WakeForest(44-10) 11-10-200790 C.J.Spiller KOR a-Miami(FL)(40-37) 10-24-200989 BobbyGage KOR a-Duquesne(34-13) 11-15-194789 WesleyMcFadden Rush a-VirginiaTech(22-10) 9-12-198789 DarnellStephens PR h-Maryland(40-7) 11-16-199189 DerrickWitherspoon Rush h-Maryland(29-0) 10-30-199389 SammyWatkins KOR a-Maryland(56-45) 10-15-201188 BobbyGage Rush h-PresbyterianCollege(76-0) 9-22-194588 MackMatthews PR a-WakeForest(24-7) 10-6-196288 TerrenceFlagler Rush a-WakeForest(28-20) 11-1-198688 BrianMance PR h-GeorgiaTech(28-31) 10-28-200088 C.J.Spiller KOR a-SouthCarolina(17-34) 11-28-200987 BillyHair Rush h-Furman(57-2) 11-18-195087 SteveFullertoJerryButler Pass a-Maryland(28-24) 11-18-197887 AndreEllington KOR h-Maryland(31-7) 10-16-201086 JustinMiller KOR a-FloridaState(22-41) 9-25-200485 DonKelley PR a-Maryland(24-11) 10-31-197085n AntwanEdwards KOR a-Virginia(18-20) 9-19-199884 C.J.Spiller KOR a-Duke(47-10) 11-3-200783n TimChilders FR h-WesternCarolina(21-10) 9-25-198283 CharlieWhitehursttoAireseCurrie Pass a-NorthCarolina(42-12) 11-9-200283 C.J.Spiller Rush N4-Auburn(20-23) 12-31-200783 CullenHarpertoC.J.Spiller Pass h-Duke(31-7) 11-15-200882 ChuckMcSwain Rush a-Virginia(48-0) 10-9-198282 WillProctortoC.J.Spiller Pass a-BostonCollege(33-34) 9-9-200682 JockMcKissic INT h-SouthCarolina(28-31) 11-25-200682n JacobyFord KOR h-CentralMichigan(70-14) 10-20-200781 JackieCalvert Rush a-Missouri(34-0) 9-30-195081 JoelWellstoJoePagliei Pass a-SouthCarolina(8-13) 10-21-195481 KenMoore PR N1-WakeForest(32-20) 10-30-195481 BillyLotttoPerryTuttle Pass h-Furman(21-0) 9-8-197981n TerranceRoulhac KOR a-GeorgiaTech(27-3) 9-27-198681n AaronKelly KOR a-GeorgiaTech(9-10) 10-29-200581 DerrickWitherspoon Rush h-AppalachianState(48-0) 9-22-199080n BuddyGore KOR h-Duke(9-6) 10-15-196680 JimmyAddisontoEdgarMcGee Pass a-WakeForest(23-21) 10-29-196680 JayWashington Rush a-GeorgiaTech(21-29) 9-29-197380 WillieJordantoCraigBrantley Pass a-GeorgiaTech(28-33) 9-27-197580 HomerJordantoPerryTuttle Pass h-Wofford(45-10) 9-5-198180 NealonGreenetoJoeWoods Pass h-WakeForest(21-10) 9-28-199680 NealonGreenetoTonyHorne Pass a-Duke(13-6) 10-12-199680 JustinMiller KOR h-N.C.State(6-38) 10-24-200280 C.J.Spiller Rush h-SouthCarolina(28-31) 11-25-2006N1-Charlotte,NC;N2-Montgomery,AL;N3-Baltimore,MD;N4-Atlanta,GA

Plays/ReturnsByOpponentYds Player(s) Type Site-Opp.(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date100 LarryFallen KOR h-VirginiaTech(38-7) 10-7-1978100 VictorHarris KOR h-VirginiaTech(23-41) 10-6-2007100 T.J.Thorpe KOR h-NorthCarolina(59-38) 10-22-201199 DarrellBlackman KOR a-N.C.State(42-20) 9-22-200798 DougKotar KOR h-Kentucky(10-13) 9-11-197198 SteveAtkins Rush a-Maryland(28-24) 11-18-197898n ScottWoerner INT a-Georgia(16-20) 9--20-198098 ChrisWeinketoMarvinMinnis Pass a-FloridaState(7-54) 11-4-200097 DickChristy KOR h-N.C.State(7-13) 10-5-195797 GeneWashington KOR a-Georgia(14-31) 9-22-197397 LeonWashington KOR a-FloridaState(31-48) 10-3-200296 QuintonMcCracken KOR h-Duke(49-17) 10-15-198896 JeffSmith KOR a-BostonCollege(33-34) 9-9-200694n BrandonBennetttoReggieRichardson KOR h-SouthCarolina(7-33) 11-19-1994

93n KevinMarion KOR a-WakeForest(27-17) 10-7-200692 JohnSchultz KOR h-Maryland(20-22) 11-15-197592 JonJeffries KOR a-VirginiaTech(22-10) 9-12-198791 FredGibson KOR a-Georgia(28-31) 8-31-200290 FloydReid PR a-Georgia(0-20) 9-28-194590 DickNolan PR h-Maryland(0-20) 10-3-195390 MarcusMickel KOR a-VirginiaTech(27-7) 9-16-198990 PeterWarrick PR h-FloridaState(28-35) 9-15-199788 BernieFaloney KOR h-Maryland(0-20) 10-3-195387 DennisTabron INT h-Duke(17-34) 10-18-198087n KevinTisdel KOR a-GeorgiaTech(19-21) 10-13-199085 MattRobinsontoGeneWashington Pass h-Georgia(0-41) 9-18-197685 GarySchofieldtoTimRyan Pass N1-WakeForest(21-17) 11-27-198285 JamieBarnettetoTorryHolt Pass h-N.C.State(39-46) 10-31-199885 EricKing INT a-WakeForest(17-45) 11-1-200385 BenMauktoJasonAnderson Pass h-WakeForest(37-30) 9-4-200485 JerrardTarrant PR a-GeorgiaTech(27-30) 9-10-2009N1-Tokyo,Japan

RunsByClemsonYds Player,Pos. Site-Opp.(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date90 BanksMcFadden,TB h-PresbyterianCollege(18-0) 9-23-193990 BuckGeorge,TB a-Furman(34-14) 11-17-195189 WesleyMcFadden,TB a-VirginiaTech(22-10) 9-12-198789 DerrickWitherspoon,TB h-Maryland(29-0) 10-30-199388 BobbyGage,TB h-PresbyterianCollege(76-0) 9-22-194588 TerrenceFlagler,TB a-WakeForest(28-20) 11-1-198687 BillyHair,TB h-Furman(57-2) 11-18-195083 C.J.Spiller,RB N1-Auburn(20-23) 12-31-200782 ChuckMcSwain,TB a-Virginia(48-0) 10-9-198281 JackieCalvert,TB a-Missouri(34-0) 9-30-195081 DerrickWitherspoon,TB h-AppalachianState(48-0) 9-22-199080 JayWashington,TB a-GeorgiaTech(21-29) 9-29-197380 C.J.Spiller,RB h-SouthCarolina(28-31) 11-25-2006N1-Atlanta,GA

RunsByOpponentYds Player Site-Team(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date98 SteveAtkins a-Maryland(28-24) 11-18-197884 MikeVoight h-NorthCarolina(23-27) 11-6-197682 DaveyFord a-FloridaState(7-54) 11-4-200082 AnthonyAllen a-GeorgiaTech(27-30) 9-10-200981 WillieBurden h-N.C.State(23-31) 11-20-197180 BobbyHall a-N.C.State(24-19) 11-2-1968

PassesByClemsonYds Players Site-Opp.(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date97 MarkFellerstoCraigBrantley h-Virginia(28-9) 11-16-197487 SteveFullertoJerryButler a-Maryland(28-24) 11-18-197883 CharlieWhitehursttoAireseCurrie a-NorthCarolina(42-12) 11-9-200283 CullenHarpertoC.J.Spiller h-Duke(31-7) 11-15-200882 WillProctortoC.J.Spiller a-BostonCollege(33-34) 9-9-200681 JoelWellstoJoePagliei a-SouthCarolina(8-13) 10-21-195481 BillyLotttoPerryTuttle h-Furman(21-0) 9-8-197980 JimmyAddisontoEdgarMcGee a-WakeForest(23-21) 10-29-196680 WillieJordantoCraigBrantley a-GeorgiaTech(28-33) 9-27-197580 HomerJordantoPerryTuttle h-Wofford(45-10) 9-5-198180 NealonGreenetoJoeWoods h-WakeForest(21-10) 9-28-199680 NealonGreenetoTonyHorne a-Duke(13-6) 10-12-1996N1-Richmond,VA(TobaccoBowl)

PassesByOpponentYds Players Site-Team(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date98 ChrisWeinketoMarvinMinnis a-FloridaState(7-54) 11-4-200085 MattRobinsontoGeneWashington h-Georgia(0-41) 9-18-197685 GarySchofieldtoTimRyan N1-WakeForest(21-17) 11-27-198285 JamieBarnettetoTorryHolt h-N.C.State(39-46) 10-18-199885 BenMauktoJasonAnderson h-WakeForest(37-30) 9-4-200481 ShawnJonestoHectorRodriguez h-GeorgiaTech(14-30) 10-14-198980 ThadBusbytoPeterWarrick h-FloridaState(28-35) 9-20-1997N1-Miami,FL(OrangeBowl)

PuntReturnsByClemsonYds Player Site-Opp.(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date108* RichieLuzzi a-Georgia(13-31) 10-28-196892 JacobyFord h-FloridaAtlantic(54-6) 9-2-200690 ShadBryant N1-VirginiaMilitary(7-7) 10-8-193890 BobbyGage h-N.C.State(6-0) 10-2-194889 DarnellStephens h-Maryland(40-7) 11-16-199188 MackMatthews a-WakeForest(24-7) 10-6-196288 BrianMance h-GeorgiaTech(28-31) 10-28-200085 DonKelley a-Maryland(24-11) 10-31-197081 KenMoore N1-WakeForest(32-20) 10-30-1954*-missedfieldgoalreturn;N1-Charlotte,NC;N2-Savannah,GA

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KickoffReturnsByClemsonYds Player Site-Opp.(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date100 JohnMaxwell N1-Cumberland(11-11) 11-26-1903100 DerrickHamilton a-Maryland(20-37) 11-10-2001100 DerrickHamilton h-NorthCarolina(36-28) 10-25-200399 BillMathis a-GeorgiaTech(6-16) 10-3-195998 HalDavis h-Georgia(16-24) 10-13-196298 DougThomas h-LongBeachState(59-0) 9-1-199098 DougThomas N2-Maryland(18-17) 9-15-199097 JustinMiller a-FloridaState(22-41) 9-25-200496 C.J.Spiller N3-Alabama(10-34) 8-30-200896 C.J.Spiller h-MiddleTennessee(37-14) 9-5-200995 JoeHenderson h-GeorgiaTech(33-12) 9-26-198794 JacobyFord h-LouisianaTech(51-0) 9-30-200692 C.J.Spiller a-Maryland(21-24) 10-3-200990 C.J.Spiller h-WakeForest(44-10) 11-10-200790 C.J.Spiller a-Miami(FL)(40-37) 10-24-200989 BobbyGage a-Duquesne(34-13) 11-15-194789 SammyWatkins a-Maryland(56-45) 10-15-201188 C.J.Spiller a-SouthCarolina(17-34) 11-28-200987 AndreEllington h-Maryland(31-7) 10-16-201086 JustinMiller a-FloridaState(22-41) 9-25-200485n AntwanEdwards a-Virginia(18-20) 9-19-1998N1-Montgomery,AL;N2-Baltimore,MD;N3-Atlanta,GA

KickoffReturnsByOpponentYds Player Site-Team(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date100 LarryFallen h-VirginiaTech(38-7) 10-7-1978100 VictorHarris h-VirginiaTech(23-41) 10-6-2007100 T.J.Thorpe h-NorthCarolina(59-38) 10-22-201199 DarrellBlackman a-N.C.State(42-20) 9-22-200798 DougKotar h-Kentucky(10-13) 9-11-197197 DickChristy h-N.C.State(7-13) 10-5-195797 GeneWashington a-Georgia(14-31) 9-22-197397 LeonWashington a-FloridaState(31-48) 10-3-200296 QuintonMcCracken h-Duke(49-17) 10-15-198896 JeffSmith a-BostonCollege(33-34) 9-9-200694n Bennett-Richardson h-SouthCarolina(7-33) 11-19-199493n KevinMarion a-WakeForest(27-17) 10-7-200692 JohnSchultz h-Maryland(20-10) 11-15-197592 JonJeffries a-VirginiaTech(22-10) 9-12-198791 FredGibson a-Georgia(28-31) 8-31-200290 MarcusMickel a-VirginiaTech(27-7) 9-16-1989

InterceptionReturnsByClemsonYds Player Site-Opp.(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date102 DonKelley h-Duke(10-21) 10-24-197094 RexVarn a-N.C.State(33-10) 10-28-197893 RexVarn h-Maryland(14-21) 9-10-1977

90 JimmyQuarles a-Rice(20-14) 9-29-195183n TimChilders h-WesternCarolina(21-10) 9-25-198282 JockMcKissic h-SouthCarolina(28-31) 11-25-200677n RudyHayes h-VirginiaTech(21-6) 11-3-195676 JamesHough h-VirginiaTech(35-0) 10-10-1945

InterceptionReturnsByOpponentYds Player Site-Team(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date98n ScottWoerner a-Georgia(16-20) 9-20-198087 DennisTabron h-Duke(17-34) 10-18-198085 EricKing a-WakeForest(17-45) 11-1-200383 ErnieArizzi h-Maryland(21-6) 11-16-196381 MarkFranklin a-N.C.State(35-34) 10-27-198476 WyattWashington h-Tulane(13-17) 9-13-1975

FieldGoalsByClemsonYds Player Site-Opp.(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date57 ObedAriri h-WakeForest(26-0) 10-29-197757 ChrisGardocki h-AppalachianState(48-0) 9-22-199055 DonaldIgwebuike a-N.C.State(38-29) 10-23-198255 DonaldIgwebuike a-BostonCollege(16-31) 9-10-198353 DonaldIgwebuike h-Duke(54-21) 10-20-198453 ChrisGardocki N1-Maryland(18-17) 9-15-199053 NelsonWelch a-Maryland(23-53) 11-14-199253 RichardJackson a-GeorgiaTech(27-30) 9-10-200952 EddieSeigler a-SouthCarolina(17-7) 11-27-197152 EddieSeigler a-Maryland(6-31) 11-11-197252 ObedAriri a-Virginia(27-24) 10-11-198052 DonaldIgwebuike h-Wofford(45-10) 9-5-198152 DonaldIgwebuike h-WakeForest(37-14) 11-3-198452 ChrisGardocki h-NorthCarolina(37-14) 11-5-198852 NelsonWelch a-GeorgiaTech(16-20) 9-26-199252 DavidRichardson a-WakeForest(33-16) 11-1-199752 MarkBuchholz h-WakeForest(44-10) 11-10-200752 RichardJackson h-BostonCollege(25-7) 9-19-200951 ChrisGardocki a-Maryland(49-25) 11-12-198851 ChrisGardocki h-Duke(26-7) 9-29-199051 RichardJackson a-Maryland(21-24) 10-3-200950 BobBurgess a-Duke(24-8) 10-10-1973N1-Baltimore,MD

FieldGoalsByOpponentYds Player Site-Team(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date60 KevinButler a-Georgia(23-26) 9-22-198457 VinceFusco h-Duke(18-18) 10-16-197655 DustinHopkins a-FloridaState(13-16) 11-13-201054 JohnnyDuncan a-GeorgiaTech(21-10) 10-4-196954 ScottHagler a-SouthCarolina(24-17) 11-23-198554 LeighTiffin N1-Alabama(10-34) 8-30-200853 ShayneGraham h-VirginiaTech(0-37) 9-12-199853 MattBrooks a-Duke(13-16) 11-13-200452 RogerPruett a-Auburn(13-35) 10-23-197152 SamSwank h-WakeForest(44-10) 11-10-200752 GrahamGano a-FloridaState(27-41) 11-8-200851 JohnRiley a-Auburn(21-43) 10-14-196751 KevinButler a-Georgia(23-26) 9-22-198451 JoshScobee h-LouisianaTech(33-13) 9-7-200251 MattBosher a-Miami(FL)(40-37) 10-24-200950 ScottSisson a-GeorgiaTech(16-20) 9-26-199250 BillHollows h-WakeForest(21-10) 9-28-199650 ConnorHughes a-Virginia(10-30) 10-7-2004N1-Atlanta,GA

PuntsByClemsonYds Player Site-Opp.(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date81 MitchTyner h-TexasA&M(15-30) 10-6-197379 DawsonZimmerman h-NorthTexas(35-10) 9-4-201078 ChrisGardocki h-SouthCarolina(24-15) 11-17-199076 DawsonZimmerman a-BostonCollege(10-16) 10-30-201075 BanksMcFadden a-Army(6-21) 10-2-193775 BootyPayne a-BostonCollege(26-13) 10-11-194175 JamieSomaini a-FloridaState(7-54) 11-4-200074 JoePagliei a-SouthCarolina(7-14) 10-22-195372 DavidSims h-Virginia(17-7) 10-6-197971 DavidSims h-SouthCarolina(41-23) 11-25-197871 JimmyManers h-Louisiana-Monroe(49-26) 9-8-200770 NelsonWelch a-N.C.State(6-20) 10-24-1992

PuntsByOpponentYds Player Site-Team(ScoreCU-Opp.) Date81 GregDavis h-TheCitadel(24-0) 10-4-198680 JayFeltz a-SouthCarolina(9-13) 11-24-197980 BrianMorton h-Duke(58-7) 11-6-199977 GeraldBurch a-GeorgiaTech(0-13) 11-8-195874 RyanPlackemeier a-WakeForest(27-31) 10-1-200571 BrooksBarnard h-Maryland(35-14) 10-14-200070 ChuckRamsey h-WakeForest(10-9) 10-30-1971

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Rk Player Year Car. Yards Avg. 1. RaymondPriester 1996 257 1345 5.2 2. RaymondPriester 1995 238 1322 5.6 3. TerrenceFlagler 1986 192 1258 6.6 4. C.J.Spiller 2009 216 1212 5.6 5. KennyFlowers 1985 227 1200 5.3 6. TerryAllen 1988 216 1192 5.5 7. JamesDavis 2006 203 1187 5.8 8. CliffAustin 1982 197 1064 5.4 JamesDavis 2007 214 1064 5.010. AndreEllington 2011 213 1062 5.0 11. WoodrowDantzler 2001 221 1061 4.8 12. BuddyGore 1967 230 1045 4.5 13. WoodrowDantzler 2000 190 1028 5.4 14. TravisZachery 2000 206 1027 5.0 15. LesterBrown 1978 202 1022 5.1

RushingYardsPerGame Rk Player Year G Yards Y/G 1. RaymondPriester 1996 12 1345 112.1 2. RaymondPriester 1995 12 1322 110.2 3. CliffAustin 1982 10 1064 106.4 4. TerrenceFlagler 1986 12 1258 104.8 5. BuddyGore 1967 10 1045 104.5 6. KennyFlowers 1985 12 1200 100.0 7. TerryAllen 1988 12 1192 99.3 8. RayYauger 1969 10 968 96.8 9. JamesDavis 2006 13 1187 91.310. AndreEllington 2011 12 1062 88.5

YardsPerCarry Rk Player Year Car-Yards Y/C 1. BillyHair 1950 71-525 7.39 2. C.J.Spiller 2006 129-938 7.27 3. AndreEllington 2009 68-491 7.22 4. RonaldWilliams 1991 82-585 7.13 5. TerrenceFlagler 1986 192-1258 6.55 6. JackieCalvert 1950 105-663 6.31 7. RayMathews 1949 118-728 6.17 8. HalDavis 1984 87-533 6.13 9. ShadBryant 1939 84-508 6.05 10. BanksMcFadden 1939 78-468 6.01Note:Minimum400yards.

RushingTouchdowns Rk Player Year G Car. Yards Y/C TD 1. LesterBrown 1978 12 202 1022 5.1 17 JamesDavis 2006 13 203 1187 5.8 17 3. TravisZachery 1999 11 185 820 4.4 16 4. FredCone 1950 10 184 845 4.6 14 CliffAustin 1982 10 197 1064 5.4 14 EmorySmith 1995 12 145 712 4.9 14 7. KennyFlowers 1985 12 227 1200 5.3 13 WoodrowDantzler 2000 12 190 1028 5.4 13 TravisZachery 2000 12 206 1027 5.0 13 10. C.J.Spiller 2009 14 216 1212 5.6 12

PassingAttempts Rk Player Year Yards Pct. Co. Att. 1. CharlieWhitehurst 2003 3561 61.9 288 465 2. TajhBoyd 2011 3578 60.5 274 453 3. CullenHarper 2007 2991 65.1 282 433 4. KyleParker 2009 2526 55.6 205 369 5. CullenHarper 2008 2601 61.4 221 360 6. CharlieWhitehurst 2004 2067 50.7 177 349 7. KyleParker 2010 2213 57.5 196 341 8. CharlieWhitehurst 2005 2483 67.4 229 340 9. WoodrowDantzler 2001 2578 60.8 203 334 10. WillProctor 2006 2353 60.2 183 304

Completions Rk Player Year Yards Pct. Att. Co. 1. CharlieWhitehurst 2003 3561 61.9 465 288 2. CullenHarper 2007 2991 65.1 433 282 3. TajhBoyd 2011 3578 60.5 453 274 4. CharlieWhitehurst 2005 2483 67.4 340 229 5. CullenHarper 2008 2601 61.4 360 221 6. KyleParker 2009 2526 55.6 369 205 7. WoodrowDantzler 2001 2578 60.8 334 203 8. KyleParker 2010 2213 57.5 341 196 9. WillProctor 2006 2353 60.2 304 183 10. NealonGreene 1997 2212 62.1 290 180

PassingYards Rk Player Year Att. Co. Pct. Yards 1. TajhBoyd 2011 453 274 60.5 3578 2. CharlieWhitehurst 2003 465 288 61.9 3561 3. CullenHarper 2007 433 282 65.1 2991

4. CullenHarper 2008 360 221 61.4 2601 5. WoodrowDantzler 2001 334 203 60.8 2578 6. KyleParker 2009 369 205 55.6 2526 7. CharlieWhitehurst 2005 340 229 67.4 2483 8. WillProctor 2006 304 183 60.2 2353 9. KyleParker 2010 341 196 57.5 2213 10. NealonGreene 1997 290 180 62.1 2212

PassingYardsPerGame Rk Player Year G Co. Att. Yards Y/G 1. TajhBoyd 2011 13 274 453 3578 275.2 2. CharlieWhitehurst 2003 13 288 465 3561 273.9 3. CullenHarper 2007 13 282 433 2991 230.1 4. CharlieWhitehurst 2005 11 229 340 2483 225.7 5. WoodrowDantzler 2001 12 203 334 2578 214.8 6. CullenHarper 2008 13 221 360 2601 200.1 7. CharlieWhitehurst 2004 11 177 349 2067 187.9 8. NealonGreene 1997 12 180 290 2212 184.3 9. BrandonStreeter 1999 8 135 214 1466 183.3 10. WillProctor 2006 13 183 304 2353 181.0

PassingEfficiency Rk Player Year Co. Att. Yards TD I Eff. 1. WillieJordan 1975 40 73 728 5 1 158.3 2. HarveyWhite 1957 46 95 841 11 3 154.6 3. MikeEppley 1983 99 166 1410 13 9 146.0 4. TajhBoyd 2011 274 453 3578 31 10 145.0 5. MarkFellers 1974 42 92 783 10 5 143.1 6. ChrisMorocco 1989 79 134 1131 6 2 141.7 7. CullenHarper 2007 282 433 2991 27 6 141.0 8. WoodrowDantzler 2001 203 334 2578 21 11 139.8 9. NealonGreene 1997 180 290 2212 16 9 138.1 10. CharlieWhitehurst 2003 288 465 3561 21 13 135.6Note:Minimum70passingattempts.

CompletionPercentage Rk Player Year Co. Att. Yards Pct. 1. CharlieWhitehurst 2005 229 340 2483 67.4 2. CullenHarper 2007 282 433 2991 65.1 3. BrandonStreeter 1999 135 214 1466 63.1 4. NealonGreene 1997 180 290 2212 62.1 5. CharlieWhitehurst 2003 288 465 3561 61.9 6. CullenHarper 2008 221 360 2601 61.4 7. WoodrowDantzler 2001 203 334 2578 60.8 8. TajhBoyd 2011 274 453 3578 60.5 9. WillProctor 2006 183 304 2353 60.2 10. MikeEppley 1983 99 166 1410 59.6Note:Minimum100passingattempts.

PassingTouchdowns Rk Player Year Co. Att. Yards TD 1. TajhBoyd 2011 274 453 3578 31 2. CullenHarper 2007 282 433 2991 27 3. WoodrowDantzler 2001 203 334 2578 21 CharlieWhitehurst 2003 288 465 3561 21 5. KyleParker 2009 205 369 2526 20 6. NealonGreene 1997 180 290 2212 16 WillProctor 2006 183 304 2353 16 8. MikeEppley 1984 116 213 1494 14 9. MikeEppley 1983 99 166 1410 13 BrandonStreeter 1998 150 282 1948 13 CullenHarper 2008 221 360 2601 13

TotalOffenseYards Rk Player Year Rush Pass Total 1. TajhBoyd 2011 186 3578 3764 2. WoodrowDantzler 2001 1061 2578 3639 3. CharlieWhitehurst 2003 49 3561 3610 4. CullenHarper 2007 -89 2991 2902 5. WoodrowDantzler 2000 1028 1871 2899 6. KyleParker 2009 135 2526 2661 7. NealonGreene 1997 345 2212 2557 8. CharlieWhitehurst 2005 26 2483 2509 9. CullenHarper 2008 -140 2601 2461 10. WillProctor 2006 85 2353 2438

TotalOffenseYardsPerGame Rk Player Year G Rush Pass Total Y/G 1. WoodrowDantzler 2001 12 1061 2578 3639 303.3 2. TajhBoyd 2011 13 186 3578 3764 289.5 3. CharlieWhitehurst 2003 13 49 3561 3610 277.7 4. WoodrowDantzler 2000 12 1028 1871 2899 241.6 5. CharlieWhitehurst 2005 11 26 2483 2509 228.1 6. CullenHarper 2007 13 -89 2991 2902 223.2 7. NealonGreene 1997 12 345 2212 2257 213.1 8. WoodrowDantzler 1999 10 588 1506 2094 209.4 9. CharlieWhitehurst 2004 11 43 2067 2110 191.8 10. KyleParker 2009 14 135 2526 2661 190.1

All-PurposeYards Rk Player Year Rush Rec. PR KOR Total 1. C.J.Spiller 2009 1212 503 210 755 2680 2. SammyWatkins 2011 229 1153 12 683 2077 3. DerrickHamilton 2002 208 602 377 696 1883 4. TonyHorne 1997 7 907 332 536 1782 5. C.J.Spiller 2008 629 436 189 516 1770 6. DerrickHamilton 2003 111 1026 218 380 1735 7. C.J.Spiller 2007 768 271 137 547 1723 8. RaymondPriester 1996 1345 115 ---- ---- 1460 9. TerrenceFlagler 1986 1258 188 ---- ---- 1446 10. AntwuanWyatt 1995 34 683 249 452 1418

Receptions Rk Player Year G Yards Avg. Rec. 1. AaronKelly 2007 13 1081 12.3 88 2. RodGardner 1999 12 1084 13.6 80 3. SammyWatkins 2011 12 1153 15.0 77 4. TonyHorne 1997 12 907 13.0 70 KevinYoungblood 2003 13 897 12.8 70 6. AaronKelly 2008 13 722 10.8 67 7. ChansiStuckey 2005 12 770 12.0 64 8. DerrickHamilton 2003 13 1026 16.5 62 DeAndreHopkins 2011 13 871 14.0 62 10. AireseCurrie 2004 11 868 14.2 61

ReceptionsPerGame Rk Player Year G Rec. Rec./G 1. AaronKelly 2007 13 88 6.77 2. RodGardner 1999 12 80 6.75 3. SammyWatkins 2011 12 77 6.42 4. TonyHorne 1997 12 70 5.83 5. AireseCurrie 2004 11 61 5.55 6. KevinYoungblood 2003 13 70 5.38 7. ChansiStuckey 2005 12 64 5.33 8. AaronKelly 2008 13 67 5.15 9. BrianWofford 1999 12 60 5.00 ChansiStuckey 2006 10 50 5.00

ReceivingYards Rk Player Year G Rec. Avg. Yds 1. SammyWatkins 2011 12 77 15.0 1153 2. RodGardner 1999 12 80 13.6 1084 3. AaronKelly 2007 13 88 12.3 1081 4. RodGardner 2000 12 58 18.1 1050 5. DerrickHamilton 2003 13 62 16.5 1026 6. PerryTuttle 1980 11 53 17.3 915 7. JerryButler 1978 12 58 15.7 908 8. TonyHorne 1997 12 70 13.0 907

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Yards Per Reception Rk Player Year Rec-Yards Avg. 1. GaryCooper 1988 13-417 32.1 2. WhiteyJordan 1957 12-369 30.7 3. DonKelley 1971 18-505 28.1 4. RayMathews 1948 14-379 27.1 5. GlennSmith 1950 22-498 22.6 6. JoePagliei 1955 10-223 22.3 7. CraigBrantley 1975 22-475 21.6 8. JoeBlalock 1939 15-322 21.5 9. JoeBlalock 1940 10-211 21.1 10. TerrySmith 1993 38-776 20.4Note:Minimum10receptions.

Receiving Touchdowns Rk Player Year G Rec. Yards Avg. TD 1. AaronKelly 2007 13 88 1081 12.3 11 Sammy Watkins 2011 12 77 1153 15.0 11 3. DerrickHamilton 2003 13 62 1026 16.5 10 4. PerryTuttle 1981 12 52 833 17.0 8 TerranceRoulhac 1984 11 26 512 19.7 8 TonyHorne 1997 12 70 907 13.0 8 Dwayne Allen 2011 13 48 577 12.0 8 8. BennieCunningham 1974 11 24 391 16.3 7 GlennSmith 1951 10 39 632 16.2 7 RodGardner 2000 12 58 1050 18.1 7

Total Touchdowns Rk Player Year Rush Rec. Ret. TD 1. C.J.Spiller 2009 12 4 5 21 2. TravisZachery 2000 13 5 0 18 3. LesterBrown 1978 17 0 0 17 JamesDavis 2006 17 0 0 17 5. TravisZachery 1999 16 0 0 16 6. FredCone 1950 14 1 0 15 EmorySmith 1995 14 1 0 15 8. CliffAustin 1982 14 0 0 14 9. KennyFlowers 1985 13 0 0 13 TerrenceFlagler 1986 10 3 0 13 WoodrowDantzler 2000 13 0 0 13

Punt Return Yards Rk Player Year PR Avg. Yards 1. ShadBryant 1938 27 18.0 487 2. DonKelley 1970 24 16.2 389 3. DerrickHamilton 2002 35 10.8 377 4. DarnellStephens 1991 29 12.5 362 5. DonnellWoolford 1987 23 15.0 345 6. JustinMiller 2004 26 13.0 339 7. TonyHorne 1997 32 10.4 332 8. WillieJordan 1977 33 9.1 300 9. JamesLott 1987 24 12.1 290 10. JoeDonReames 2000 23 12.2 281

Punt Return Average Rk Player Year PR Yards Avg. 1. BrianMance 2000 6 192 32.0 2. C.J.Spiller 2009 8 210 26.3 3. ElmoLam 1961 8 179 22.4 4. JoePagliei 1954 7 134 19.1 5. HarryPavilack 1960 6 112 18.7 6. ShadBryant 1938 27 487 18.0 7. BobbyGage 1948 12 203 16.9 8. JeffSiepe 1971 9 148 16.4 9. DonKelley 1970 24 389 16.2 10. JackieCalvert 1950 14 225 16.1Note:Minimumfivereturns.

Kickoff Return Yards Rk Player Year KOR Avg. Yards 1. C.J.Spiller 2009 23 32.8 755 2. DerrickHamilton 2002 32 21.8 696 3. Sammy Watkins 2011 26 26.3 683 4. AndreHumphrey 1993 29 22.9 663 5. JustinMiller 2004 20 33.1 661 6. MarcusGilchrist 2010 27 23.7 639 7. BrianMance 2001 25 23.5 588 8. TerrenceRoulhac 1986 18 32.1 578 9. BobBosler 1970 28 20.3 568 10. C.J.Spiller 2007 19 28.8 547

Kickoff Return Average Rk Player Year KOR Yards Avg. 1. JustinMiller 2002 13 456 35.1 2. DerrickHamilton 2003 11 380 34.5 3. JustinMiller 2004 20 661 33.1

4. C.J.Spiller 2009 23 755 32.8 5. JacobyFord 2006 13 426 32.8 6. TerrenceRoulhac 1986 18 578 32.1 7. DerrickHamilton 2001 15 476 31.7 8. DougThomas 1990 11 333 30.3 9. BillMathis 1959 10 294 29.4 10. JoeHenderson 1987 14 407 29.1Note:Minimum10returns.

Punting Average Rk Player Year Punts Yards Avg. 1. ChrisGardocki 1990 58 2580 44.5 2. DavidSims 1979 79 3468 43.8 3. DaleHatcher 1984 54 2361 43.7 4. DaleHatcher 1983 47 2051 43.6 5. BanksMcFadden 1939 65 2828 43.5 6. DaleHatcher 1981 44 1908 43.4 7. ChrisGardocki 1989 48 2062 43.0 8. JimmyManers 2007 55 2354 42.8 9. KevinLaird 1997 67 2865 42.761 10. ChrisGardocki 1988 45 1924 42.756

Net Punting Average Rk Player Year Net 1. DaleHatcher 1984 42.4 2. DavidSims 1979 40.6 3. Dawson Zimmerman 2010 40.6 4. DaleHatcher 1983 40.5 5. DaleHatcher 1981 40.5 6. ChrisGardocki 1989 39.4 7. ChrisGardocki 1990 39.3 8. DaleHatcher 1982 38.8 9. ColeChason 2006 38.6

Field Goals Made Rk Player Year Pct. Att. Made 1. JadDean 2005 77.4 31 24 2. ObedAriri 1980 76.7 30 23 3. ChrisGardocki 1989 75.9 29 22 ChrisGardocki 1990 78.6 28 22 NelsonWelch 1992 78.6 28 22 MarkBuchholz 2007 61.1 36 22 7. RichardJackson 2009 64.5 31 20 Chandler Catanzaro 2011 80.0 25 20 9. ChrisGardocki 1988 59.4 32 19 NelsonWelch 1991 67.9 28 19

Field Goals Attempted Rk Player Year Made Pct. Att. 1. MarkBuchholz 2007 22 61.1 36 2. ChrisGardocki 1988 19 59.4 32 3. JadDean 2005 24 77.4 31 RichardJackson 2009 20 64.5 31 5. ObedAriri 1980 23 76.7 30 6. ChrisGardocki 1989 22 75.9 29 7. ChrisGardocki 1990 22 78.6 28 NelsonWelch 1991 19 67.9 28 NelsonWelch 1992 22 78.6 28 10. AaronHunt 2003 18 69.2 26

Extra Points Made Rk Player Year Att. Pct. Made 1. Chandler Catanzaro 2011 50 98.0 49 2. MarkBuchholz 2007 48 100.0 48 3. JadDean 2006 50 92.0 46 4. AaronHunt 2000 47 95.7 45 5. ObedAriri 1978 46 95.7 44 6. AaronHunt 2001 45 97.8 44 7. DonaldIgwebuike 1984 41 100.0 41 ChrisGardocki 1989 41 100.0 41 RichardJackson 2009 43 95.3 41 10. MarkBuchholz 2008 40 100.0 40

Extra Points Attempted Rk Player Year Made Pct. Att. 1. JadDean 2006 46 92.0 50 Chandler Catanzaro 2011 49 98.0 50 3. MarkBuchholz 2007 48 100.0 48 4. CharlesRadcliffe 1950 38 80.9 47 AaronHunt 2000 45 95.7 47 6. ObedAriri 1978 44 95.7 46 AaronHunt 2001 45 97.8 46 8. RichardJackson 2009 41 95.3 43 9. AaronHunt 2003 38 90.5 42 10. DonaldIgwebuike 1984 41 100.0 41 ChrisGardocki 1989 41 100.0 41

Kick Scoring Rk Player Year FG-FGA PAT TP 1. MarkBuchholz 2007 22-36 48-48 114 2. Chandler Catanzaro 2011 20-25 49-50 109 3. ChrisGardocki 1989 22-29 41-41 107 4. JadDean 2005 24-31 34-35 106 5. RichardJackson 2009 20-31 41-43 101 6. ChrisGardocki 1990 22-28 30-30 96 7. AaronHunt 2003 18-26 38-42 92 8. JadDean 2006 15-22 46-50 91 9. BobPaulling 1983 18-20 36-37 90 10. DonaldIgwebuike 1984 16-17 41-41 89 NelsonWelch 1992 22-28 23-25 89

Scoring Rk Player Year TD FG *PAT TP 1. C.J.Spiller 2009 21 --- 2 128 2. MarkBuchholz 2007 --- 22 48 114 3. Chandler Catanzaro 2011 --- 20 49 109 4. TravisZachery 2000 18 --- --- 108 5. ChrisGardocki 1989 --- 22 41 107 6. JadDean 2005 --- 24 34 106 7. LesterBrown 1978 17 --- --- 102 JamesDavis 2006 17 --- --- 102 9. RichardJackson 2009 --- 20 41 101 10. ChrisGardocki 1990 --- 22 30 96 TravisZachery 1999 16 --- --- 96*-totalPATpoints

Interceptions Rk Player Year Yards TD Int. 1. RobertO’Neal 1989 96 0 8 JustinMiller 2002 50 0 8 DeAndreMcDaniel 2009 128 1 8 4. FredKnoebel 1951 29 0 7 5. DennisSmith 1974 47 1 6 SteveRyan 1977 67 0 6 TerryKinard 1981 31 0 6 TerryKinard 1982 3 0 6 JohnnyRembert 1982 128 1 6 DexterDavis 1990 32 1 6 BrianDawkins 1995 55 1 6 RobertCarswell 1999 72 0 6 AlexArdley 2000 61 0 6 BrianMance 2002 1 0 6 MichaelHamlin 2008 111 0 6 Rashard Hall 2009 67 0 6

Interception Return Yards Rk Player Year TD Int. Yards 1. DonKelley 1970 1 3 156 2. RexVarn 1978 1 4 148 3. CrezdonButler 2008 0 4 142 4. JimmyQuarles 1951 1 4 140 5. JohnnyRembert 1982 1 6 128 DeAndreMcDaniel 2009 1 8 128 7. ArlingtonNunn 1990 3 3 115 LeomontEvans 1995 0 4 115 9. MichaelHamlin 2008 0 6 111 10. RexVarn 1977 1 4 109CHANDLER CATANZARO HAS MADE A CLEMSON-

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Yds Rush,Pass Player Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date517 184,333 WoodrowDantzler a-N.C.State(45-37) 10-13-2001435 183,252 WoodrowDantzler a-Maryland(42-30) 10-16-1999418 164,254 WoodrowDantzler a-GeorgiaTech(47-44) 9-29-2001416 30,386 Tajh Boyd h - Auburn (38-24) 9-17-2011414 -6,420 CharlieWhitehurst a-Duke(34-31) 11-2-2002378 135,243 WoodrowDantzler h-Duke(59-31) 12-1-2001375 8,367 Tajh Boyd h - North Carolina (59-38) 10-22-2011374 141,233 BobbyGage h-Auburn(34-18) 11-22-1947374 220,154 WoodrowDantzler a-Virginia(31-10) 9-23-2000370 27,343 Tajh Boyd h - Wake Forest (31-28) 11-12-2011368 -4,372 CullenHarper h-VirginiaTech(23-41) 10-6-2007366 23,343 BrandonStreeter h-Virginia(33-14) 9-11-1999363 19,344 Tajh Boyd h - Florida State (35-30) 9-24-2011346 58,288 CharlieWhitehurst h-Miami(FL)(30-36) 9-17-2005345 43,302 CharlieWhitehurst a-SouthCarolina(63-17) 11-22-2003343 50,293 WillieSimmons a-FloridaState(31-48) 10-3-2002340 -3,343 WillProctor a-BostonCollege(33-34) 9-9-2006339 41,298 CharlieWhitehurst h-MiddleTennessee(37-14) 9-13-2003337 51,286 NealonGreene a-WakeForest(33-16) 11-1-1997336 59,277 WoodrowDantzler h-FloridaState(27-41) 11-3-2001335 12,323 ThomasRay a-NorthCarolina(13-17) 11-6-1965334 3,331 CharlieWhitehurst h-Duke(40-7) 11-15-2003330 119,211 WoodrowDantzler a-WakeForest(21-14) 10-27-2001329 0,329 BrandonStreeter h-N.C.State(39-46) 10-31-1998326 76,250 NealonGreene a-N.C.State(19-17) 9-13-1997323 166,157 WoodrowDantzler h-WakeForest(55-7) 9-16-2000323 103,220 WoodrowDantzler h-N.C.State(34-27) 10-7-2000322 116,206 DeChaneCameron a-SouthCarolina(41-24) 11-23-1991320 37,283 Tajh Boyd h - Boston College (36-14) 10-8-2011318 67,251 WoodrowDantzler h-Virginia(24-26) 9-22-2001312 100,212 KenPengitore a-NorthCarolina(37-29) 11-10-1973312 42,270 HomerJordan h-Maryland(21-7) 11-14-1981312 3,309 CharlieWhitehurst h-NorthCarolina(36-28) 10-25-2003311 39,272 CharlieWhitehurst h-FloridaState(26-10) 11-8-2003310 83,227 KenPengitore h-Virginia(32-27) 10-13-1973309 36,273 NealonGreene h-Duke(29-20) 11-8-1997308 7,301 BrandonStreeter N1-MississippiState(7-17) 12-30-1999308 134,174 WoodrowDantzler a-Duke(52-22) 9-30-2000307 37,270 Tajh Boyd a - Maryland (56-45) 10-15-2011306 102,204 WoodrowDantzler a-SouthCarolina(15-20) 11-17-2001306 8,298 CharlieWhitehurst a-GeorgiaTech(39-3) 9-20-2003305 120,185 WoodrowDantzler a-GeorgiaTech(42-45) 11-13-1999303 15,288 CharlieWhitehurst h-WakeForest(37-30) 9-4-2004302 -2,304 CharlieWhitehurst a-WakeForest(27-31) 10-1-2005

301 -18,319 BrandonStreeter h-WakeForest(19-29) 9-26-1998301 0,301 CharlieWhitehurst h-Furman(28-17) 9-6-2003300 -7,307 CharlieWhitehurst h-Temple(37-7) 10-22-2005N1-Atlanta,GA(PeachBowl)

Total Offense By OpponentYds Rush,Pass Player Site - Team (Score CU-Opp.) Date509 -12,521 ChrisWeinke a-FloridaState(7-54) 11-4-2000450 -4,454 GeorgeGodsey h-GeorgiaTech(28-31) 10-28-2000416 47,369 ChrisRix h-FloridaState(27-41) 11-3-2001410 88,322 JoeHamilton a-GeorgiaTech(42-45) 11-13-1999408 -10,418 JohnKaleo a-Maryland(23-53) 11-14-1992402 15,387 MattCavanaugh N1-Pittsburgh(3-34) 12-30-1977401 6,395 TerryHarvey a-N.C.State(43-22) 9-30-1995386 2,384 CaseyClausen N2-Tennessee(27-14) 1-2-2004377 10,367 BenBennett a-Duke(38-31) 10-15-1983375 29,346 TimSherman a-Virginia(24-16) 11-9-1996N1-Jacksonville,FL(GatorBowl);N2-Atlanta,GA(PeachBowl)

Carries By ClemsonCar. Yards Player Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date36 133 JimShirley a-N.C.State(6-0) 10-6-195136 202 RayYauger h-WakeForest(28-14) 10-18-196936 204 RaymondPriester a-Maryland(20-9) 10-25-199735 201 RayYauger h-NorthCarolina(24-14) 11-16-196833 163 FredCone a-Auburn(41-0) 11-25-195033 234 DonKing a-Fordham(12-12) 11-8-195232 92 BuddyGore h-SouthCarolina(3-7) 11-23-196832 143 TerryAllen a-Duke(17-21) 9-30-198932 263 RaymondPriester h-Duke(34-17) 11-11-1995

Carries By OpponentCar. Yards Player Site - Team (Score CU-Opp.) Date45 249 JamesMcDougald a-WakeForest(14-20) 10-9-197638 195 TorinKirtsey h-Georgia(17-19) 10-7-199537 203 BrandenOre a-VirginiaTech(7-24) 10-26-200637 143 MontelHarris a-BostonCollege(10-16) 10-30-201035 113 MorganKane h-WakeForest(19-28) 9-26-199834 174 ToneyBaker h-N.C.State(20-14) 11-11-200633 131 MorganKane h-WakeForest(21-10) 9-28-199632 184 DonMcCauley h-NorthCarolina(7-42) 11-14-197032 178 CharlieWysocki h-Maryland(0-19) 9-15-197932 135 CoreyCroom h-BallState(24-10) 9-5-199232 145 TashardChoice a-GeorgiaTech(3-13) 9-29-2007

Rushing Yards By ClemsonYds Car. Player Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date263 32 RaymondPriester h-Duke(34-17) 11-11-1995260 27 CliffAustin h-Duke(49-14) 10-16-1982234 33 DonKing a-Fordham(12-12) 11-8-1952233 20 C.J.Spiller N1-GeorgiaTech(34-39) 12-5-2009226 21 WesleyMcFadden a-VirginiaTech(22-10) 9-12-1987220 18 WoodrowDantzler a-Virginia(31-10) 9-23-2000216 21 JamesDavis h-GeorgiaTech(31-7) 10-21-2006212 24 Andre Ellington a - Maryland (56-45) 10-15-2011210 22 TerrenceFlagler a-Virginia(31-17) 10-11-1986209 30 TerrenceFlagler a-WakeForest(28-20) 11-1-1986204 15 BuckGeorge h-PresbyterianCollege(53-13) 9-20-1952204 36 RaymondPriester a-Maryland(20-9) 10-25-1997202 36 RayYauger h-WakeForest(28-14) 10-18-1969201 35 RayYauger h-NorthCarolina(24-14) 11-16-1968N1-ACCChampionshipGameatTampa,FL

Rushing Yards By OpponentYds Car. Player Site - Team (Score CU-Opp.) Date256 19 SteveWadiak a-SouthCarolina(14-14) 10-19-1950249 45 JamesMcDougald a-WakeForest(20-36) 10-9-1976230 20 LarryHopkins a-WakeForest(14-20) 10-17-1970228 28 MikeVoight a-NorthCarolina(38-35) 11-8-1975227 24 TedBrown h-N.C.State(7-45) 10-25-1975217 16 BrentCunningham a-GeorgiaTech(7-28) 10-3-1970214 29 AlvinBlount N1-Maryland(23-41) 11-17-1984204 22 BubbaBean h-TexasA&M(15-30) 10-6-1973N1-Baltimore,MD

Passing Yards By ClemsonYds Comp.-Att. Player Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date420 34-52 CharlieWhitehurst a-Duke(34-31) 11-2-2002386 30-42 Tajh Boyd h - Auburn (38-24) 9-17-2011372 38-66 CullenHarper h-VirginiaTech(23-41) 10-6-2007367 27-46 Tajh Boyd h - North Carolina (59-38) 10-22-2011344 22-35 Tajh Boyd h - Florida State (35-30) 9-24-2011343 24-32 BrandonStreeter h-Virginia(33-14) 9-11-1999343 25-40 WillProctor a-BostonCollege(33-34) 9-9-2006343 27-43 Tajh Boyd h - Wake Forest (31-28) 11-12-2011333 23-27 WoodrowDantzler a-N.C.State(45-37) 10-13-2001331 27-40 CharlieWhitehurst h-Duke(40-7) 11-15-2003329 27-38 BrandonStreeter h-N.C.State(39-46) 10-31-1998326 25-37 KyleParker a-Miami(FL)(40-37) 10-24-2009

IN HIS FIRST YEAR AS A STARTER, TAJH BOYD ALREADY OWNS FOUR OF THE TOP-SIX PASSING YARDAGE GAMES IN CLEMSON HISTORY.


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Single-Game Individual Bests323 21-43 ThomasRay a-NorthCarolina(13-17) 11-6-1965320 22-45 CharlieWhitehurst a-Maryland(7-21) 10-4-2003319 18-32 BrandonStreeter h-WakeForest(19-29) 9-26-1998309 18-34 CharlieWhitehurst h-NorthCarolina(36-28) 10-25-2003307 19-27 CharlieWhitehurst h-Temple(37-7) 10-22-2005304 28-42 CharlieWhitehurst a-WakeForest(27-31) 10-1-2005302 18-26 CharlieWhitehurst a-SouthCarolina(63-17) 11-22-2003301 24-50 BrandonStreeter N1-MississippiState(7-17) 12-30-1999301 23-31 CharlieWhitehurst h-Furman(28-17) 9-6-2003N1-Atlanta,GA(PeachBowl)

Passing Yards By OpponentYds Comp.-Att. Player Site - Team (Score CU-Opp.) Date521 27-43 ChrisWeinke a-FloridaState(7-54) 11-4-2000454 35-57 GeorgeGodsey h-GeorgiaTech(28-31) 10-28-2000418 27-41 JohnKaleo a-Maryland(23-53) 11-14-1992395 30-54 TerryHarvey a-N.C.State(43-22) 9-30-1995387 23-36 MattCavanaugh N1-Pittsburgh(3-34) 12-30-1977384 31-55 CaseyClausen N4-Tennessee(27-14) 1-2-2004375 32-43 DaveBrown N2-Duke(33-21) 11-30-1991375 32-43 KliffKingsbury N3-TexasTech(15-55) 12-23-2002N1-Jacksonville,FL(GatorBowl);N2-Tokyo,Japan;N3-Orlando,FL(TangerineBowl);N4-Atlanta,GA(PeachBowl)

Passing Attempts By ClemsonAtt. Co. Yds Player Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date66 38 372 CullenHarper h-VirginiaTech(23-41) 10-6-200755 25 273 PatrickSapp a-Maryland(23-53) 11-14-199255 31 288 CharlieWhitehurst h-Miami(FL)(30-36) 9-17-200553 21 271 RodneyWilliams h-N.C.State(28-30) 10-27-198752 34 420 CharlieWhitehurst a-Duke(34-31) 11-2-200250 24 301 BrandonStreeter N1-MississippiState(7-17) 12-30-199948 25 237 TommyKendrick a-FloridaState(13-38) 11-7-197048 20 263 CharlieWhitehurst N2-TexasTech(15-55) 12-23-200246 27 367 Tajh Boyd h - North Carolina (59-38) 10-22-201145 22 320 CharlieWhitehurst a-Maryland(7-21) 10-4-2003N1-Atlanta,GA(PeachBowl);N2-Orlando,FL(TangerineBowl)

Passing Attempts By OpponentAtt. Co. Yds Player Site - Team (Score CU-Opp.) Date57 24 197 KipAllen h-TheCitadel(24-0) 10-4-198657 35 454 GeorgeGodsey h-GeorgiaTech(28-31) 10-28-200056 28 283 JayVenuto a-WakeForest(35-33) 11-1-198056 30 297 ShaneMontgomery h-N.C.State(30-10) 10-21-198956 23 283 D.Bryant h-Duke(59-31) 12-1-200155 31 384 CaseyClausen N1-Tennessee(27-14) 1-2-200454 30 395 TerryHarvey a-N.C.State(43-22) 9-30-199553 34 367 BenBennett a-Duke(38-31) 10-15-1983N1-Atlanta,GA(PeachBowl)

Completions By ClemsonCo. Att. Yds Player Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date38 66 372 CullenHarper h-VirginiaTech(23-41) 10-6-200734 52 420 CharlieWhitehurst a-Duke(34-31) 11-2-200231 55 288 CharlieWhitehurst h-Miami(FL)(30-36) 9-17-200530 42 386 Tajh Boyd h - Auburn (38-24) 9-17-201128 42 304 CharlieWhitehurst a-WakeForest(27-31) 10-1-200528 38 229 CullenHarper a-SouthCarolina(23-21) 11-24-200728 44 239 KyleParker a-FloridaState(13-16) 11-13-201027 38 329 BrandonStreeter h-N.C.State(39-46) 10-31-199827 43 195 BrandonStreeter a-VirginiaTech(11-31) 9-23-199927 38 287 CharlieWhitehurst h-SouthCarolina(27-20) 11-23-200227 44 265 CharlieWhitehurst h-Virginia(30-27) 10-11-200327 40 331 CharlieWhitehurst h-Duke(40-7) 11-15-200327 35 266 CullenHarper h-WakeForest(44-10) 11-10-200727 46 367 Tajh Boyd h - North Carolina (59-38) 10-22-201127 43 343 Tajh Boyd h - Wake Forest (31-28) 11-12-2011

Completions By OpponentCo. Att. Yds Player Site - Team (Score CU-Opp.) Date35 57 454 GeorgeGodsey h-GeorgiaTech(28-31) 10-28-200034 53 367 BenBennett a-Duke(38-31) 10-15-198333 48 271 MattSchaub h-Virginia(30-27) 10-11-200332 43 375 KliffKingsbury N1-TexasTech(15-55) 12-23-200231 46 368 BruceGadd a-Rice(10-29) 9-23-197231 55 385 CaseyClausen N2-Tennessee(27-14) 1-2-200431 47 315 MattRyan h-BostonCollege(17-20) 11-17-200730 49 298 ScottSecules a-Virginia(31-17) 10-11-198630 56 297 ShaneMontgomery h-N.C.State(30-10) 10-21-198930 54 395 TerryHarvey a-N.C.State(43-22) 9-30-199530 45 307 SteveTanneyhill a-SouthCarolina(38-17) 11-18-1995N1-Orlando,FL(TangerineBowl);N2-Atlanta,GA(PeachBowl)

Completion Percentage By ClemsonPct. Co.-Att. Player Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date94.1 16-17 WoodrowDantzler h-TheCitadel(38-0) 9-2-200090.9 20-22 CullenHarper h-CentralMichigan(70-14) 10-20-200788.2 15-17 KyleParker a-WakeForest(30-10) 11-20-201085.7 12-14 DeChaneCameron a-SouthCarolina(41-24) 11-23-1991

85.2 23-27 WoodrowDantzler a-N.C.State(45-37) 10-13-200184.6 11-13 WillieJordan a-Duke(21-25) 10-18-197584.2 16-19 CullenHarper h-Furman(38-10) 9-15-200782.1 23-28 CharlieWhitehurst h-MiddleTennessee(37-14) 9-13-200381.8 9-11 BobbyGage a-Furman(35-7) 11-8-194781.8 18-22 CharlieWhitehurst a-Maryland(28-24) 9-10-2005Note:Minimum10attempts.

Completion Percentage By OpponentPct. Co.-Att. Player Site - Team (Score CU-Opp.) Date100.0 11-11 DarianDurant h-NorthCarolina(3-38) 10-20-200184.6 22-26 TerryJordan a-N.C.State(24-17) 10-20-199081.8 9-11 BobAvellini a-Maryland(6-31) 11-11-197281.2 13-16 MikeCavan a-Georgia(0-38) 9-26-197080.0 16-20 ArtSchlichter N1-OhioState(17-15) 12-29-197880.0 20-25 CoryRandolph a-WakeForest(27-31) 10-1-200578.3 18-23 RileySkinner a-WakeForest(27-17) 10-7-200675.8 25-33 CharlieWard a-FloridaState(0-57) 9-11-199375.0 12-16 DaleBetty a-Maryland(17-19) 10-15-196075.0 18-24 JamesStevens a-GeorgiaTech(21-29) 10-29-197375.0 9-12 JeffGrantz a-SouthCarolina(20-56) 11-22-197575.0 9-12 RustyLaRue h-WakeForest(24-8) 10-29-1994N1-Jacksonville,FL(GatorBowl);Note:Minimum10attempts.

Passing Efficiency By ClemsonEff. Player C-A-Yds-TD-I Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date310.7 BobbyGage 9-11-245-1-2 a-Furman(42-0) 11-8-1947282.1 HarveyWhite 8-10-162-0-2 a-SouthCarolina(27-0) 10-22-1959261.1 CullenHarper 20-22-273-1-5 h-CentralMichigan(70-14) 10-20-2007253.9 CullenHarper 16-19-266-0-3 h-Furman(38-10) 9-15-2007248.8 NealonGreene 8-11-152-0-2 a-N.C.State(43-22) 9-30-1995247.2 WoodrowDantzler 16-17-192-0-3 h-TheCitadel(38-0) 9-2-2000241.1 CharlieWhitehurst 12-20-274-0-4 a-NorthCarolina(42-12) 11-9-2002240.4 JimmyAddison 12-19-283-0-3 h-Virginia(40-35) 9-24-1966239.1 TommyKendrick 9-14-252-0-1 N1-Virginia(32-15) 10-16-1971237.7 WoodrowDantzler 23-27-333-0-4 a-N.C.State(45-37) 10-13-2001N1-Richmond,VA;Note:Minimum10attempts.

Passing Efficiency By OpponentEff. Player C-A-Yds-I-TD Site - Team (Score CU-Opp.) Date323.1 JeffGrantz 9-12-158-0-5 a-SouthCarolina(20-56) 11-22-1975270.5 ScottyGlacken 8-12-134-0-4 a-Duke(30-35) 10-19-1963256.5 BillyLothridge 7-10-128-1-3 a-GeorgiaTech(9-26) 9-22-1962242.5 MikeElkins 11-16-213-0-3 a-WakeForest(38-21) 10-29-1988226.9 ClydeWalker 10-14-165-1-3 h-FloridaState(7-43) 11-1-1975213.0 MikeTice 9-13-144-0-2 a-Maryland(7-34) 11-15-1980207.7 ConnorShaw 14-20-210-0-3 a-SouthCarolina(13-34) 11-26-2011205.2 JoeHamilton 22-30-322-2-5 a-GeorgiaTech(42-45) 11-13-1999203.7 DonovanMcNabb 13-23-309-1-3 N1-Syracuse(0-41) 1-1-1996N1-Jacksonville,FL(GatorBowl);Note:Minimum10attempts.

Total Offense Plays By ClemsonPL Player Car-Yds C-A-Y Site - Team (Score CU-Opp.) Date77 CullenHarper 11-(-4) 38-66-372 h-VirginiaTech(23-41) 10-6-200765 CharlieWhitehurst 13-(-6) 34-52-420 a-Duke(34-31) 11-2-200264 PatrickSapp 9-5 25-55-273 a-Maryland(23-53) 11-14-199262 WoodrowDantzler 22-59 22-40-277 h-FloridaState(27-41) 11-3-200160 CharlieWhitehurst 5-58 31-55-288 h-Miami(FL)(30-36) 9-17-200557 RodneyWilliams 4-12 21-53-271 h-N.C.State(28-30) 10-24-198757 WoodrowDantzler 23-67 25-34-251 h-Virginia(24-26) 9-22-200157 WoodrowDantzler 25-164 18-32-254 a-GeorgiaTech(47-44) 9-29-200157 CharlieWhitehurst 12-(-39) 22-45-320 a-Maryland(7-21) 10-4-200357 Tajh Boyd 11-8 27-46-367 h - North Carolina (59-38) 10-22-2011

Total Offense Plays By OpponentPL Player Car-Yds C-A-Y Site - Team (Score CU-Opp.) Date67 CaseyClausen 12-2 31-55-384 N3-Tennessee(27-14) 1-2-200464 D.Bryant 8-(-10) 23-56-283 h-Duke(59-31) 12-1-200163 JayVenuto 7-36 28-56-293 a-WakeForest(35-33) 11-1-198063 GeorgeGodsey 6-(-4) 35-57-454 h-GeorgiaTech(28-31) 10-28-200063 LukeMcCown 11-(-5) 25-52-328 N2-LouisianaTech(49-24) 12-31-200162 RandyAllen 5-(-19) 24-57-197 h-TheCitadel(24-0) 10-4-198661 ShaneMontgomery 5-3 30-56-297 a-N.C.State(30-10) 10-21-198961 DwightDasher 19-61 20-42-204 h-MiddleTennessee(37-14) 9-5-200960 DaveBrown 12-(-32) 23-48-385 N1-Duke(33-21) 11-30-1991N1-Tokyo,Japan;N2-Boise,ID(HumanitarianBowl);N3-Atlanta,GA(PeachBowl)

Receptions By ClemsonRec. Yards Player Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date12 133 AireseCurrie h-MiddleTennessee(37-14) 9-13-200311 129 PhilRogers a-NorthCarolina(13-17) 11-6-196511 111 RodGardner h-Marshall(10-13) 9-4-199911 156 ChansiStuckey h-FloridaState(35-14) 11-12-200511 124 ChansiStuckey a-BostonCollege(33-34) 9-9-200611 174 AaronKelly h-VirginiaTech(23-41) 10-6-200711 100 TylerGrisham h-VirginiaTech(23-41) 10-6-200710 148 HankWalker h-Auburn(34-18) 11-22-194710 144 CharlieWaters h-Alabama(13-38) 10-25-196910 124 PerryTuttle a-WakeForest(35-33) 11-1-1980

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Single-Game Individual Bests10 151 PerryTuttle h-Maryland(21-7) 11-14-198110 110 TonyHorne h-AppalachianState(23-12) 9-6-199710 131 TonyHorne h-FloridaState(28-35) 9-20-199710 122 RodGardner h-Duke(58-7) 11-6-199910 137 RodGardner h-N.C.State(34-27) 10-7-200010 89 KevinYoungblood h-LouisianaTech(33-13) 9-7-200210 123 J.J.McKelvey h-BallState(30-7) 9-21-200210 103 J.J.McKelvey a-Duke(34-31) 11-2-200210 100 KevinYoungblood h-Furman(28-17) 9-6-200310 93 AaronKelly h-WakeForest(44-10) 11-10-200710 89 TylerGrisham h-BostonCollege(17-20) 11-17-200710 96 AaronKelly h-Duke(31-7) 11-15-200810 155 Sammy Watkins h - Auburn (38-24) 9-17-2011

Receptions By OpponentRec. Yards Player Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date14 209 KellyCampbell h-GeorgiaTech(28-31) 10-28-200013 209 HenleyCarter h-Duke(39-22) 10-19-196813 149 WesChesson a-Duke(10-21) 10-24-197013 132 MarkMilitello a-Duke(38-31) 10-15-198312 115 PhilDenfeld h-WakeForest(82-24) 10-31-198111 131 LarrySeivers a-Tennessee(19-21) 10-2-197611 113 JohnTice a-Maryland(24-22) 11-13-198211 114 JoeyGibson h-AppalachianState(23-12) 9-6-199711 225 TorryHolt h-N.C.State(39-46) 10-31-199811 121 PeterWarrick h-FloridaState(14-17) 10-23-199911 78 WaliLundy a-Virginia(17-22) 10-12-200211 92 AndreCallender h-BostonCollege(17-20) 11-17-2007

Receiving Yards By ClemsonYds Rec. Player Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date182 7 RodGardner a-NorthCarolina(38-24) 10-21-2000175 7 DerrickHamilton a-Maryland(7-21) 10-4-2003174 11 AaronKelly h-VirginiaTech(23-41) 10-6-2007163 5 JerryButler a-GeorgiaTech(31-14) 9-24-1977161 7 PerryTuttle h-WakeForest(82-24) 10-31-1981157 9 DeAndre Hopkins h - North Carolina (59-38) 10-22-2011156 8 TerrySmith a-FloridaState(0-57) 9-11-1993156 11 ChansiStuckey h-FloridaState(35-14) 11-12-2005155 7 AaronKelly h-Temple(37-7) 10-22-2005155 10 Sammy Watkins h - Auburn (38-24) 9-17-2011

Receiving Yards By OpponentYds Rec. Player Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date249 8 PeterWarrick h-FloridaState(28-35) 9-20-1997225 11 TorryHolt h-N.C.State(39-46) 10-31-1998209 13 HenleyCarter h-Duke(39-22) 10-19-1968209 14 KellyCampbell h-GeorgiaTech(28-31) 10-28-2000184 9 MarcusBadgett a-Maryland(23-53) 11-14-1992178 10 DelwynDaigre N2-LouisianaTech(49-24) 12-31-2001173 7 MarvinHarrison N1-Syracuse(0-41) 1-1-1996170 9 JonathanSmith a-GeorgiaTech(39-3) 9-20-2003N1-Jacksonville,FL(GatorBowl);N2-Boise,ID(HumanitarianBowl)

Points By ClemsonPts Player TD XP Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date33 MaxceyWelch 5 3 h-Newberry(75-0) 10-17-193030 StumpyBanks 5 0 a-Furman(38-0) 10-13-191724 BooArmstrong 4 0 a-SouthCarolina(39-0) 11-2-191824 FredCone 4 0 a-Auburn(41-0) 11-25-195024 TerrenceFlagler 4 0 a-WakeForest(28-20) 11-1-198624 EmorySmith 4 0 a-WakeForest(29-14) 9-16-199524 TravisZachery 4 0 h-Duke(58-7) 11-6-199924 TravisZachery 4 0 h-Duke(59-31) 12-1-200124 ChadJasmin 4 0 a-SouthCarolina(63-17) 11-22-200324 JamesDavis 4 0 h-NorthCarolina(52-7) 9-23-200624 C.J.Spiller 4 0 N1-GeorgiaTech(34-39) 12-5-2009N1-ACCChampionshipGameatTampa,FL

Points By OpponentPts Player TD XP Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date24 KevinMcLee 4 0 a-Georgia(7-35) 10-4-197524 TedBrown 4 0 h-N.C.State(7-45) 10-25-197524 TorryHolt 4 0 h-N.C.State(39-46) 10-31-199824 LaMontJordan 4 0 a-Maryland(42-30) 10-16-1999

Field Goals By ClemsonFG Distances Player Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date6 (21,21,25,18,44,42) JadDean h-TexasA&M(25-24) 9-3-20056 (23,33,32,52,42,35) RichardJackson h-BostonCollege(25-7) 9-19-20095 (31,42,32,46,41) NelsonWelch h-N.C.State(29-19) 10-26-19915 (30,53,43,31,32) NelsonWelch a-Maryland(23-53) 11-14-19925 (34,37,47,34,20) NelsonWelch a-NorthCarolina(28-17) 11-5-19945 (38, 42, 18, 20, 47) Chandler Catanzaro h - Boston College (36-14) 10-8-20114 (49,26,24,57) ObedAriri h-WakeForest(26-0) 10-29-19794 (30,33,44,17) ObedAriri a-NorthCarolina(19-10) 11-10-19794 (19,45,39,30) ObedAriri a-N.C.State(20-24) 10-25-19804 (47,25,30,25) ChrisGardocki h-Georgia(34-3) 10-6-19904 (38,20,45,44) ChrisGardocki a-GeorgiaTech(19-21) 10-13-1990

4 (25,47,30,20) MattPadgett a-N.C.State(19-17) 9-13-19974 (52,34,30,35) DavidRichardson a-WakeForest(33-16) 11-1-19974 (25,22,39,24) DavidRichardson h-Furman(33-0) 9-5-19984 (47,22,38,37) AaronHunt h-LouisianaTech(33-13) 9-7-20024 (29,35,22,42) AaronHunt h-Maryland(12-30) 11-16-20024 (23,35,32,37) AaronHunt h-FloridaState(26-10) 11-8-20034 (21,47,36,42) JadDean h-N.C.State(26-20) 10-30-20044 (27,32,25,22) JadDean h-Maryland(12-13) 11-4-20064 (28,46,29,25) MarkBuchholz a-N.C.State(42-20) 9-22-2007

Yards On Field Goals By ClemsonYds Distances Player Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date217 (23,33,32,52,42,35) RichardJackson h-BostonCollege(25-7) 9-19-2009192 (31,42,32,46,41) NelsonWelch h-N.C.State(29-19) 10-26-1991189 (30,53,43,31,32) NelsonWelch a-Maryland(23-53) 11-14-1992172 (34,37,47,34,20) NelsonWelch a-NorthCarolina(28-17) 11-5-1994171 (21,21,25,18,44,42) JadDean h-TexasA&M(25-24) 9-3-2005165 (38, 42, 18, 20, 47) Chandler Catanzaro h - Boston College (36-14) 10-8-2011156 (49,26,24,57) ObedAriri h-WakeForest(26-0) 10-29-1979151 (52,34,30,35) DavidRichardson a-WakeForest(33-16) 11-1-1997147 (38,20,45,44) ChrisGardocki a-GeorgiaTech(19-21) 10-13-1990146 (21,47,36,42) JadDean h-N.C.State(26-20) 10-30-2004146 (48,52,46) MarkBuchholz h-WakeForest(44-10) 11-10-2007

Kickoff Return Yards By ClemsonYds Returns Player Site - Team (Score CU-Opp.) Date282 6 JustinMiller a-FloridaState(22-41) 9-25-2004207 5 Sammy Watkins a - Maryland (56-45) 10-15-2011174 5 DavidThomas a-GeorgiaTech(9-31) 10-7-1972160 7 JohnShields h-Alabama(13-38) 10-25-1969159 6 DennisGoss a-NorthCarolina(13-26) 11-6-1971158 4 TerranceRoulhac h-SouthCarolina(21-21) 11-22-1986153 2 DerrickHamilton a-Maryland(20-37) 11-10-2001152 4 JustinMiller h-Maryland(12-30) 11-16-2002152 4 C.J.Spiller N1-Alabama(10-34) 8-30-2008143 3 BillMathis a-GeorgiaTech(6-16) 10-25-1959N1-Atlanta,GA

Punt Return Yards By ClemsonYds Returns Player Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date167 4 DonKelley a-Maryland(24-11) 10-20-1970126 5 DonnellWoolford h-GeorgiaTech(33-12) 9-26-1987119 3 C.J.Spiller h-BostonCollege(25-7) 9-19-2009116 4 DarnellStephens h-Maryland(40-7) 11-16-1991106 7 TonyHorne h-Texas-ElPaso(39-7) 10-4-1997105 3 BrianMance h-GeorgiaTech(28-31) 10-28-2000102 2 RichieLuzzi a-Georgia(13-31) 9-27-1969101 3 BobbyGage h-N.C.State(6-0) 10-2-1948

Return Yards (PR, KOR, IR) By ClemsonYds Method Player Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date282 (282KOR) JustinMiller a-FloridaState(22-41) 9-25-2004223 (167PR,56IR) DonKelley a-Maryland(24-11) 10-31-1970207 (207 KOR) Sammy Watkins a - Maryland (56-45) 10-15-2011174 (174KOR) DavidThomas a-GeorgiaTech(9-31) 10-7-1972165 (139KOR,26PR) MarcusGilchrist h-SouthCarolina(7-29) 11-27-2010161 (9PR,152KOR) C.J.Spiller N1-Alabama(10-34) 8-30-2008160 (160KOR) JohnShields h-Alabama(13-38) 10-25-1969159 (159KOR) DennisGoss a-NorthCarolina(13-26) 11-6-1971159 (62PR,97KOR) C.J.Spiller N2-Nebraska(21-26) 1-1-2009159 (63PR,96KOR) C.J.Spiller h-MiddleTennessee(37-14) 9-5-2009N1-Atlanta,GA;N2-Jacksonville,FL(GatorBowl)

All-Purpose Yards By ClemsonYds Player Opponent Year Rush Rec. PR KOR345 Sammy Watkins Maryland 2011 33 105 0 207312 C.J.Spiller FloridaState 2009 165 67 9 71310 C.J.Spiller atMiami(FL) 2009 81 104 --- 125301 C.J.Spiller GeorgiaTech* 2009 233 5 --- 63284 Sammy Watkins Georgia Tech 2011 7 153 --- 124282 JustinMiller atFloridaState 2004 --- --- --- 282274 TerrenceFlagler atWakeForest 1986 209 65 --- ---267 TonyHorne FloridaState 1997 --- 131 27 109263 RaymondPriester Duke 1995 263 --- --- ---260 CliffAustin Duke 1982 260 --- --- ---*-ACCChampionshipgameatTampa,FL

Punting Average By ClemsonAvg. Att.-Yds Player Site - Opp. (Score CU-Opp.) Date55.3 3-166 DaleHatcher h-Kentucky(24-6) 10-2-198252.0 5-260 BanksMcFadden a-GeorgeWashington(13-6) 11-3-193951.8 4-207 DaleHatcher h-Georgia(16-16) 9-17-198351.5 6-309 Dawson Zimmerman h - North Texas (35-10) 9-4-201051.0 6-306 DaleHatcher a-Kentucky(21-3) 10-3-198150.8 4-203 JoePaglieli h-Maryland(12-25) 11-12-195550.3 3-151 DaleHatcher a-Duke(38-31) 10-15-198350.3 3-151 JamieSomaini a-Virginia(31-10) 9-23-200050.0 5-250 ChrisGardocki h-SouthCarolina(24-15) 11-17-1990Note:Minimumthreepunts.


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Rk Player Years Att. Co. Pct. Int. Int. Pct. Yards Yards/Att. TD TD Pct. Eff. 1. Tajh Boyd 2010,11 307 516 59.5 13 2.52 3907 7.57 35 6.78 140.4 2. WillProctor 2003-06 338 201 59.5 11 3.25 2634 7.79 19 5.62 137.0 3. CullenHarper 2005-08 815 518 63.6 20 2.45 5762 7.07 42 5.15 135.0 4. WoodrowDantzler 1998-01 796 460 57.8 24 3.02 6037 7.58 41 5.15 132.5 5. MarkFellers 1972-74 124 58 46.8 7 5.64 943 7.60 12 9.68 131.3 6. ChrisMorocco 1986-89 157 89 56.7 4 2.55 1238 7.89 6 3.82 130.4 7. MikeEppley 1980-84 449 252 56.1 26 5.79 3354 7.47 28 6.23 127.9 8. BobbyGage 1945-48 278 123 44.2 27 9.71 2448 8.81 24 8.63 127.3 9. NealonGreene 1994-97 805 458 56.9 26 3.22 5719 7.10 35 4.35 124.5 10. CharlieWhitehurst 2002-05 1368 817 59.7 46 3.36 9665 7.07 49 3.58 124.2 11. HarveyWhite 1957-59 289 145 50.2 12 4.15 2103 7.28 18 6.22 123.6 12. JackieCalvert 1948-50 101 40 39.6 8 7.92 885 8.76 8 7.92 123.5 13. SteveFuller 1975-78 554 287 51.8 21 3.79 4359 7.87 22 3.97 123.4 14. KyleParker 2009,10 710 401 56.5 23 3.24 4739 6.67 32 4.51 120.9 15. DeChaneCameron 1988-91 470 257 54.7 15 3.19 3300 7.02 13 2.76 116.4Note:Minimum100attempts.

Rushing

Rushing Yards Rk Player Years Car. Y/C TD Yards 1. RaymondPriester 1994-97 805 4.93 21 3966 2. JamesDavis 2005-08 753 5.15 47 3881 3. C.J.Spiller 2006-09 606 5.85 32 3547 4. TravisZachery 1998-01 691 4.43 41 3058 5. KennyFlowers 1983-86 590 4.94 26 2914 6. TerryAllen 1987-89 523 5.31 28 2778 7. WoodrowDantzler 1998-01 591 4.67 27 2761 8. BuddyGore 1966-68 600 4.29 15 2571 9. RayYauger 1968-70 555 4.39 16 2439 10. ChuckMcSwain 1979-82 483 4.80 23 2320 11. StaceyDriver 1982-85 476 4.82 15 2293 12. KenCallicutt 1973-77 492 4.59 11 2256 13. Andre Ellington 2009-11 399 5.61 24 2239 14. LesterBrown 1976-79 505 4.45 31 2228 15. RodneyBlunt 1989-93 508 4.28 13 2173 16. FredCone 1948-50 466 4.66 30 2172 17. TerrenceFlagler 1982-86 379 5.70 17 2162 18. CliffAustin 1978-82 423 5.06 27 2139 19. JoelWells 1954-56 383 5.06 16 1937 20. RayMathews 1947-50 331 5.70 20 1886 21. RonaldWilliams 1990-92 326 5.60 13 1824 22. JoeHenderson 1987-89 356 4.92 16 1752 23. SteveFuller 1975-78 535 3.20 22 1737 24. ReggieMerriweather 2003-06 331 4.87 20 1612 25. WesleyMcFadden 1985-89 332 4.78 13 1587

Carries Rk Player Years Yards Y/C Car. 1. RaymondPriester 1994-97 3966 4.93 805 2. JamesDavis 2005-08 3881 5.15 753 3. TravisZachery 1998-01 3058 4.43 691 4. C.J.Spiller 2006-09 3547 5.85 606 5. BuddyGore 1966-68 2571 4.29 600 6. WoodrowDantzler 1998-01 2761 4.67 591 7. KennyFlowers 1983-86 2914 4.94 590

8. RayYauger 1968-70 2439 4.39 555 9. SteveFuller 1975-78 1737 3.20 535 10. TerryAllen 1987-89 2778 5.31 523 11. RodneyBlunt 1989-93 2173 4.28 508 12. LesterBrown 1976-79 2228 4.45 505 13. KenCallicutt 1973-77 2256 4.59 492 14. ChuckMcSwain 1979-82 2320 4.80 483 15. StaceyDriver 1982-85 2292 4.82 476

Rushing Touchdowns Rk Player Years Car. Yards TD 1. JamesDavis 2005-08 753 3881 47 2. TravisZachery 1998-01 691 3058 41 3. C.J.Spiller 2006-09 606 3547 32 4. LesterBrown 1976-79 505 2228 31 5. FredCone 1948-50 466 2172 30 6. TerryAllen 1987-89 523 2778 28 7. CliffAustin 1978-82 423 2139 27 WoodrowDantzler 1998-01 591 2761 27 9. KennyFlowers 1983-86 590 2914 26 10. EmorySmith 1993-96 358 1568 25

Passing

Passing Yards Rk Player Years Att. Co. Pct. Yards 1. CharlieWhitehurst 2002-05 1368 817 59.7 9665 2. WoodrowDantzler 1998-01 796 460 57.8 6037 3. CullenHarper 2005-08 815 518 63.6 5762 4. NealonGreene 1994-97 805 458 56.9 5719 5. KyleParker 2009,10 710 401 56.5 4739 6. RodneyWilliams 1985-88 717 333 46.4 4647 7. SteveFuller 1975-78 554 287 51.8 4359 8. Tajh Boyd 2010,11 516 307 59.5 3907 9. TommyKendrick 1969-71 644 303 47.0 3893 10. HomerJordan 1979-82 479 250 52.2 3643 11. BrandonStreeter 1996-99 519 294 56.6 3504 12. MikeEppley 1980-84 449 252 56.1 3354 13. DeChaneCameron 1988-91 470 257 54.7 3300 14. WillProctor 2003-06 338 201 59.5 2634 15. JimmyAddison 1965-67 393 202 51.4 2616

Passing Attempts Rk Player Years Co. Yards Att. 1. CharlieWhitehurst 2002-05 817 9665 1368 2. CullenHarper 2005-08 518 5762 815 3. NealonGreene 1994-97 458 5719 805 4. WoodrowDantzler 1998-01 460 6037 796 5. RodneyWilliams 1985-88 333 4647 717 6. KyleParker 2009,10 401 4739 710 7. TommyKendrick 1969-71 303 3893 644 8. SteveFuller 1975-78 287 4359 554 9. BrandonStreeter 1996-99 294 3504 519 10. Tajh Boyd 2010,11 307 3907 516 11. HomerJordan 1979-82 250 3643 479 12. DeChaneCameron 1988-91 257 3300 470 13. MikeEppley 1980-84 252 3354 449 14. JimmyAddison 1965-67 202 2616 393 15. WillieSimmons 2000-02 204 2530 391

Completions Rk Player Years Att. Yards Co. 1. CharlieWhitehurst 2002-05 1368 9665 817 2. CullenHarper 2005-08 815 5762 518 3. WoodrowDantzler 1998-01 796 6037 460 4. NealonGreene 1994-97 805 5719 458

5. KyleParker 2009,10 710 4739 401 6. RodneyWilliams 1985-88 717 4647 333 7. Tajh Boyd 2010,11 516 3907 307 8. TommyKendrick 1969-71 644 3893 303 9. BrandonStreeter 1996-99 519 3504 294 10. SteveFuller 1975-78 554 4359 287 11. DeChaneCameron 1988-91 470 3300 257 12. MikeEppley 1980-84 449 3354 252 13. HomerJordan 1979-82 479 3643 250 14. WillieSimmons 2000-02 391 2530 204 15. JimmyAddison 1965-67 393 2616 202

Completion Percentage Rk Player Years Co.-Att. Pct. 1. CullenHarper 2005-08 518-815 63.6 2. CharlieWhitehurst 2002-05 817-1368 59.7 3. Tajh Boyd 2010,11 307-516 59.50 4. WillProctor 2003-06 201-338 59.47 5. WoodrowDantzler 1998-01 460-796 57.8 6. NealonGreene 1994-97 458-805 56.9 7. ChrisMorocco 1986-89 89-157 56.7 8. BrandonStreeter 1996-99 294-519 56.6 9. KyleParker 2009,10 401-710 56.5 10. MikeEppley 1980-84 252-449 56.1 11. DeChaneCameron 1988-91 257-470 54.7 12. BillyLott 1977-79 105-198 53.0 13. HomerJordan 1979-82 250-479 52.2 14. WillieSimmons 2000-02 204-391 52.2 15. SteveFuller 1975-78 287-554 51.8Note:Minimum150attempts.

Passing Yards Per Attempt Rk Player Years Att. Yards Y/Att. 1. BobbyGage 1945-48 278 2448 8.81 2. JackieCalvert 1948-50 101 885 8.76 3. ChrisMorocco 1986-89 157 1238 7.89 4. SteveFuller 1975-78 554 4359 7.87 5. WillProctor 2003-06 338 2634 7.79 6. HomerJordan 1979-82 479 3643 7.61 7. MarkFellers 1972-74 124 943 7.60 8. WoodrowDantzler 1998-01 796 6037 7.58 9. Tajh Boyd 2010,11 516 3907 7.57 10. MikeEppley 1980-84 449 3354 7.47 11. HarveyWhite 1957-59 289 2103 7.28 12. NealonGreene 1994-97 805 5719 7.10 13. MikeO’Cain 1974-76 182 1291 7.09 14. CullenHarper 2005-08 815 5762 7.070 15. CharlieWhitehurst 2002-05 1368 9665 7.065

Passing Touchdowns Rk Player Years Att. Int. TD 1. CharlieWhitehurst 2002-05 1368 46 49 2. CullenHarper 2005-08 815 20 42 3. WoodrowDantzler 1998-01 796 24 41 4. NealonGreene 1994-97 805 26 35 Tajh Boyd 2010,11 516 13 35 6. KyleParker 2009,10 710 23 32 7. MikeEppley 1980-84 449 26 28 8. BobbyGage 1945-48 278 27 24 TommyKendrick 1969-71 644 42 24 10. SteveFuller 1975-78 554 21 22 11. WillProctor 2003-06 338 11 19 12. HarveyWhite 1957-59 289 12 18 13. BrandonStreeter 1996-99 519 26 17 14. JimmyAddison 1965-67 393 27 16 RodneyWilliams 1985-88 717 27 16 WillieSimmons 2000-02 383 13 16

CLIFF AUSTIN, WHO SCORED A TOUCHDOWN IN CLEMSON’S LAST ORANGE BOWL APPEARANCE, TOTALED 2,139 RUSHING YARDS FROM 1978-82.

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Rk Player Years Int.-Att. Pct. 1. CullenHarper 2005-08 20-815 2.45 2. Tajh Boyd 2010,11 13-516 2.52 3. ChrisMorocco 1986-89 4-157 2.55 4. PatrickSapp 1992-95 10-365 2.74 5. WoodrowDantzler 1998-01 24-796 3.02 6. DeChaneCameron 1988-91 15-470 3.19 7. NealonGreene 1994-97 26-805 3.22 8. KyleParker 2009,10 23-710 3.24 9. WillProctor 2003-06 11-338 3.25 10. WillieSimmons 2000-02 13-391 3.32 11. CharlieWhitehurst 2002-05 46-1368 3.36 12. BillyLott 1977-79 7-198 3.53 13. RodneyWilliams 1985-88 27-717 3.77 14. SteveFuller 1975-78 21-554 3.79 15. RandyAnderson 1984-87 6-145 4.14Note:Minimum100attempts.

Receiving

Receptions Rk Player, Pos. Years Yards Avg. TD Rec. 1. AaronKelly,WR 2005-08 2733 11.8 20 232 2. DerrickHamilton,WR 2001-03 2312 13.8 16 167 3. RodGardner,WR 1997-00 2498 15.0 13 166 4. TerrySmith,WR 1990-93 2681 16.5 15 162 5. PerryTuttle,WR 1978-81 2534 16.9 17 150 6. JacobyFord,WR 2006-09 1986 13.9 16 143 7. KevinYoungblood,WR 2000-03 1713 12.1 6 142 8. ChansiStuckey,WR 2003-06 1760 12.5 7 141 9. JerryButler,WR 1975-78 2223 16.0 11 139 10. BrianWofford,WR 1996-99 1857 13.5 13 138 AireseCurrie,WR 2001-04 2030 14.7 10 138 12. TylerGrisham,WR 2005-08 1390 10.5 8 132 13. C.J.Spiller,RB 2006-09 1420 11.5 11 123 14. TonyHorne,WR 1994-97 1750 14.6 13 120 15. DeAndre Hopkins, WR 2010,11 1508 13.2 8 114 16. PhilRogers,WR 1965-67 1469 13.9 5 106 17. TravisZachery,TB 1998-01 1057 10.1 9 105 18. MalLawyer,WR 1996-99 1255 12.7 9 99 19. JohnMcMakin,TE 1969-71 1255 13.5 12 93 20. TerranceRoulhac,WR 1983-86 1487 16.2 16 92 21. Dwayne Allen, TE 2009-11 1058 11.6 12 91 22. GlennSmith,E 1949-51 1576 17.9 18 88 23. RayWilliams,WR 1983-86 1290 15.0 6 86 24. J.J.McKevley,WR 1999-02 1277 15.2 8 84 25. GaryCooper,WR 1985-89 1592 20.2 11 79

Receiving Yards Rk Player, Pos. Years Rec. Yards 1. AaronKelly,WR 2005-08 232 2733 2. TerrySmith,WR 1990-93 162 2681 3. PerryTuttle,WR 1978-81 150 2534 4. RodGardner,WR 1997-00 166 2498 5. DerrickHamilton,WR 2001-03 167 2312 6. JerryButler,WR 1975-78 139 2223 7. AireseCurrie,WR 2001-04 138 2030 8. JacobyFord,WR 2006-09 143 1986 9. BrianWofford,WR 1996-99 138 1857 10. ChansiStuckey,WR 2003-06 141 1760 11. TonyHorne,WR 1994-97 120 1750 12. KevinYoungblood,WR 2000-03 142 1713 13. GaryCooper,WR 1985-89 79 1592 14. GlennSmith,E 1949-51 88 1576 15. DeAndre Hopkins, WR 2010,11 114 1508 16. TerranceRoulhac,WR 1983-86 92 1487 17. PhilRogers,WR 1965-67 106 1469 18. C.J.Spiller,RB 2006-09 123 1420 19. TylerGrisham,WR 2005-08 132 1390 20. RayWilliams,WR 1983-86 86 1290 21. J.J.McKelvey,WR 1999-02 84 1277 22. JohnMcMakin,TE 1969-71 93 1255 MalLawyer,WR 1996-99 99 1255 24. CharlieWaters,WR 1967-69 68 1166 25. Sammy Watkins, WR 2011 77 1153

Yards Per Reception Rk Player, Pos. Years Rec. Yards Y/Rec. 1. JoeBlalock,TE 1939-41 38 773 20.34 2. GaryCooper,FLK 1985-89 79 1592 20.15 3. FrankMagwood,WR 1979-82 51 920 18.04 4. GlennSmith,E 1949-51 88 1576 17.91 5. EddisFreeman,E 1943-46 37 655 17.70 6. DwightClark,WR 1975-78 33 571 17.30 7. BillMathis,TB 1957-59 35 602 17.20 8. CharlieWaters,WR 1967-69 68 1166 17.15 9. PerryTuttle,WR 1978-81 150 2534 16.89

10. TerrySmith,WR 1990-93 162 2681 16.55 11. WayneBell,TE 1964-66 54 883 16.35 12. JoeyWalters,WR 1974-76 59 963 16.32 13. BennieCunningham,TE 1972-75 64 1044 16.31 14. TerranceRoulhac,WR 1983-86 92 1487 16.16 15. JerryButler,WR 1975-78 139 2223 15.99Note:Minimum30receptions.

Receiving Touchdowns Rk Player, Pos. Years TD 1. AaronKelly,WR 2005-08 20 2. GlennSmith,E 1949-51 18 3. PerryTuttle,WR 1978-81 17 4. TerranceRoulhac,WR 1983-86 16 DerrickHamilton,WR 2001-03 16 JacobyFord,WR 2006-09 16 7. TerrySmith,WR 1990-93 15 8. TonyHorne,WR 1994-97 13 BrianWofford,WR 1996-99 13 RodGardner,WR 1997-00 13

Miscellaneous

Total Offense Yards Rk Player Years Plays Rush Pass Total 1. CharlieWhitehurst 2002-05 1634 98 9665 9763 2. WoodrowDantzler 1998-01 1587 2761 6037 8798 3. NealonGreene 1994-97 1158 1067 5719 6786 4. SteveFuller 1975-78 1089 1737 4359 6096 5. CullenHarper 2005-08 946 -213 5762 5549 6. RodneyWilliams 1985-88 1024 863 4647 5510 7. KyleParker 2009,10 818 163 4739 4902 8. HomerJordan 1979-82 859 971 3643 4614 9. DeChaneCameron 1988-91 765 926 3300 4226 10. Tajh Boyd 2010,11 671 219 3907 4126 11. JamesDavis 2005-08 753 3881 ------ 3881 12. RaymondPriester 1994-97 805 3966 ------ 3966 13. BobbyGage 1945-48 594 1309 2448 3757 14. MikeEppley 1980-84 614 398 3354 3752 15. C.J.Spiller 2006-09 609 3547 32 3579 16. BrandonStreeter 1996-99 610 52 3504 3556 17. BillyHair 1950-52 616 1579 1885 3464 18. TommyKendrick 1969-71 794 -484 3893 3409 19. KenPengitore 1971-73 703 898 2412 3310 20. TravisZachery 1998-01 692 3058 ------ 3058

Scoring Rk Player, Pos. Years TD PAT FGA TP 1. AaronHunt,PK 2000-03 0 164-172 55-76 329 2. C.J.Spiller,RB 2006-09 51 *2 --- 308 3. NelsonWelch,PK 1991-94 0 85-92 72-102 301 4. TravisZachery,TB 1998-01 50 --- --- 300 5. JamesDavis,RB 2005-08 49 --- --- 294 6. ObedAriri,PK 1977-80 0 99-103 63-97 288 7. ChrisGardocki,PK 1988-90 0 72-72 63-89 261 8. JadDean,PK 2003-06 0 97-103 51-68 250 9. DavidTreadwell,PK 1985-87 0 92-93 47-66 233 10. BobPaulling,PK 1979-83 0 107-109 34-41 209

11. MarkBuchholz,PK 2007,08 0 88-88 37-57 199 12. LesterBrown,RB 1976-79 32 --- --- 192 13. FredCone,RB 1948-50 31 3-4 --- 189 14. Chandler Catanzaro, PK 2010,11 0 83-84 34-47 185 15. RayMathews,RB 1947-50 28 --- --- 168 KennyFlowers,RB 1983-86 28 --- --- 168 TerryAllen,RB 1987-89 28 --- --- 168 18. CliffAustin,RB 1978-82 27 --- --- 162 WoodrowDantzler,QB 1998-01 27 --- --- 162 20. EmorySmith,FB 1993-96 26 --- --- 156 21. Andre Ellington, RB 2009-11 25 --- --- 150 22. RayYauger,RB 1968-70 23 *2 --- 140 23. DonaldIgwebuike,PK 1981-84 0 41-41 32-43 139 24. ChuckMcSwain,RB 1979-82 23 --- --- 138 TracyJohnson,RB 1985-88 23 --- --- 138*-totaltwo-pointconversionpoints

Total Touchdowns Rk Player, Pos. Rush Rec. PR KOR Total 1. C.J.Spiller,RB 32 12 1 *7 51 2. TravisZachery,RB 41 9 0 0 50 3. JamesDavis,RB 47 2 0 0 49 4. LesterBrown,RB 31 1 0 0 32 5. FredCone,RB 30 1 0 0 31 6. RayMatthews,RB 20 7 1 0 28 KennyFlowers,RB 26 2 0 0 28 TerryAllen,RB 28 0 0 0 28*-NCAARecord

Interceptions Rk Player, Pos. Years Yards Avg. TD Int. 1. TerryKinard,FS 1978-82 147 8.6 0 17 2. FredKnoebel,DB 1950-52 122 8.1 0 15 DeAndreMcDaniel,S 2007-10 162 10.8 1 15 4. MichaelHamlin,S 2005-08 243 17.4 0 14 5. JustinMiller,CB 2002-04 94 7.2 0 13 6. EddieGeathers,CB 1977-80 114 9.5 0 12 RobertO’Neal,FS 1989-92 119 9.9 0 12 AlexArdley,CB 1998-00 151 12.6 1 12 BrianMance,CB 1999-02 73 6.1 0 12 10. PeteCook,CB 1950-52 129 11.7 0 11

Rk Name Years Rush Pass * Tot 1. WoodrowDantzler 1998-01 27 41 0 68 2. CharlieWhitehurst 2002-05 10 49 0 59 3. C.J.Spiller 2006-09 32 1 19 52 4. TravisZachery 1998-01 41 0 9 50 5. JamesDavis 2005-08 47 0 2 49 6. CullenHarper 2005-08 5 42 0 47 7. SteveFuller 1975-78 22 22 0 44 8. NealonGreene 1994-97 8 35 0 43 9. Tajh Boyd 2010,11 6 35 0 41 10. RayMathews 1947-50 20 11 8 39*-includesreceiving,puntreturns,kickoffreturns,interceptionreturns,andfumblereturns

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Career Leaders BrianDawkins,SS 1992-95 101 9.2 1 11 PeterFord,CB 1993-96 138 12.5 1 11 CrezdonButler,CB 2006-09 243 22.1 0 11

Interception Return Yards Rk Player, Pos. Years Int. Avg. Yards 1. RexVarn,FS 1976-79 10 27.5 275 2. MichaelHamlin,S 2005-08 14 17.4 243 CrezdonButler,CB 2006-09 11 22.1 243 4. AntwanEdwards,DB 1995-98 8 24.4 195 5. DonKelley,DB 1969-71 6 29.7 178 6. DeAndreMcDaniel,S 2007-09 15 10.8 162 7. AlexArdley,CB 1998-00 12 12.6 151 8. TerryKinard,FS 1978-82 17 8.6 147 9. Rashard Hall, S 2009-11 9 16.1 145 10. JohnnyRembert,LB 1981,82 8 17.9 143

Starts Rk Player, Pos. Years Starts 1. Landon Walker, OT 2008-11 48 2. EricHarmon,OG 1987-90 47 JimBundren,OT 1994-97 47 GlennRountree,OG 1994-97 47 AaronHunt,PK 2000-03 47 6. NelsonWelch,PK 1991-94 46 ColeChason,P 2003-06 46 8. JebFlesch,OG 1988-91 45 9. RodneyWilliams,QB 1985-88 44 BarryRichardson,OT 2004-07 44 ChrisChancellor,CB 2006-09 44

Starts By PositionOffense

TE: 37byMichaelPalmer,2006-09OT: 48 by Landon Walker, 2008-11OG: 47byEricHarmon,1987-90;GlennRountree,1994-97C: 36byJeffBak,1985-88;KyleYoung,1998-01WR: 42byTerrySmith,1990-93QB: 44byRodneyWilliams,1985-88RB: 43byJamesDavis,2005-08PK: 47byAaronHunt,2000-03

DefenseDE/OLB: 43byLevonKirkland,1988-91DT: 40byJimStuckey,1976-79ILB: 42byBubbaBrown,1976-79S: 43byMichaelHamlin,2005-08CB: 44byChrisChancellor,2006-09P: 46byColeChason,2003-06

Games Rk Player, Pos. Years Games 1. Chad Diehl, FB 2007-11 56 2. KevinAlexander,DE/LB 2006-09 53 CrezdonButler,CB 2006-09 53 ChrisChancellor,CB 2006-09 53 KavellConner,LB 2006-09 53 MarcusGilchrist,DB 2007-10 53 ByronMaxwell,CB 2007-10 53 DeAndreMcDaniel,S/LB 2007-10 53 MichaelWade,QB/S 2007-10 53 Antoine McClain, OG 2008-11 53

Snaps Rk Player, Pos. Years Snaps 1. KyleYoung,C 1998-01 3097 2. Landon Walker, OT 2008-11 3065 3. GlennRountree,OG 1994-97 3048

Rk Player, Pos. Years Rush Rec. PR KOR Total 1. C.J.Spiller,RB 2006-09 3547 1420 569 2052 7588 2. DerrickHamilton,WR 2001-03 358 2312 618 1552 4839 3. TravisZachery,TB 1998-01 3058 1057 276 --- 4391 4. JamesDavis,RB 2005-08 3881 441 --- 13 4335 5. RaymondPriester,RB 1994-97 3966 316 --- --- 4282 6. JacobyFord,WR 2006-09 494 1986 479 1124 4083 7. BuddyGore,TB 1966-68 2571 65 --- 637 3273 8. AaronKelly,WR 2005-08 --- 2733 16 402 3151 9. KennyFlowers,TB 1983-86 2914 192 --- 40 3146 10. RayMathews,WB 1947-50 1886 650 298 294 3128 11. TerryAllen,TB 1987-89 2778 243 --- 80 3101 12. Andre Ellington, RB 2009-11 2239 273 3 464 2979 13. RayYauger,TB 1968-70 2439 328 --- 177 2944 14. PerryTuttle,WR 1978-81 103 2534 --- 266 2903 15. TonyHorne,WR 1994-97 7 1750 332 795 2884

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4. CharlieWhitehurst,QB 2002-05 2875 5. EricHarmon,OG 1987-90 2870 6. BarryRichardson,OT 2004-07 2778 7. JimBundren,OT 1994-97 2772 8. RobertCarswell,FS 1997-00 2760 9. DeAndreMcDaniel,S/LB 2007-10 2750 10. MichaelHamlin,S 2005-08 2683 11. JebFlesch,OG 1988-91 2657 12. T.J.Watkins,OG/TE 1998-01 2655 13. NealonGreene,QB 1994-97 2607 14. RobertO’Neal,FS 1989-92 2547 15. ThomasAustin,OL 2006-09 2501Note:Doesnotincludespecialteamssnaps.

Special Teams

Punt Return Yards Rk Player Years PR Avg. TD Yards 1. ShadBryant 1937-39 65 12.0 1 779 2. DonnellWoolford 1985-88 78 9.6 2 754 3. JamesLott 1986-89 71 9.6 0 683 4. DonKelley 1969-71 56 11.3 2 632 5. DerrickHamilton 2001-03 68 9.1 0 618 6. WillieJordan 1975-78 54 10.5 0 569 C.J.Spiller 2006-09 53 10.7 1 569 8. BillyDavis 1980-83 87 6.4 0 555 9. JacobyFord 2006-09 49 9.8 2 479 10. DarnellStephens 1991-93 44 10.5 1 463

Kickoff Return Yards Rk Player Years KOR Avg. TD Yards 1. C.J.Spiller 2006-09 74 27.7 7 2052 2. DerrickHamilton 2001-03 58 26.8 2 1552 3. JustinMiller 2002-04 50 30.7 3 1534 4. AndreHumphrey 1992-95 68 21.9 0 1486 5. RayWilliams 1983-86 66 20.5 0 1350

6. JacobyFord 2006-09 47 23.9 1 1124 7. TerrenceRoulhac 1983-86 42 26.4 0 1108 8. WarrenRatchford 1974-78 44 22.0 0 848 9. MarcusGilchrist 2007-10 32 25.1 0 804 10. JoeHenderson 1987-89 30 27.6 1 802

Punting Average Rk Player Years Punts Yards Avg. 1. ChrisGardocki 1988-90 151 6566 43.5 2. DaleHatcher 1981-84 191 8191 43.0 3. BanksMcFadden 1937-39 94 3967 42.2 4. JimmyManers 2006-08 105 4381 41.7 5. DavidSims 1977-80 197 8126 41.2 6. Dawson Zimmerman 2008-11 186 7657 41.2 7. MitchTyner 1973,74 127 5201 41.0 8. JackAnderson 1968-70 56 2276 40.6 9. ChrisMcInally 1993-95 73 2946 40.4 10. AndyNewell 1984,85 59 2378 40.3Note:Minimum50punts.

Field Goals Rk Player Years FG 1. NelsonWelch 1991-94 72 2. ObedAriri 1977-80 63 ChrisGardocki 1988-90 63 4. AaronHunt 2000-03 55 5. JadDean 2003-06 51 6. DavidTreadwell 1985-87 47 7. MarkBuchholz 2007,08 37 8. BobPaulling 1979-83 34 Chandler Catanzaro 2010,11 34 10. DonaldIgwebuike 1981-84 32

PATs Rk Player Years PAT 1. AaronHunt 2000-03 164 2. BobPaulling 1979-83 107 3. ObedAriri 1977-80 99 4. JadDean 2003-06 97 5. DavidTreadwell 1985-87 92 6. MarkBuchholz 2007,08 88 7. NelsonWelch 1991-94 85 8. Chandler Catanzaro 2010,11 83 9. CharlesRadcliff 1950-52 72 ChrisGardocki 1988-90 72

Kick Scoring Rk Player Years Points 1. AaronHunt 2000-03 329 2. NelsonWelch 1991-94 301 3. ObedAriri 1977-80 288 4. ChrisGardocki 1988-90 261 5. JadDean 2003-06 250 6. DavidTreadwell 1985-87 233 7. BobPaulling 1979-83 209 8. MarkBuchholz 2007,08 199 9. Chandler Catanzaro 2010,11 185 10. DonaldIgwebuike 1981-84 139

IF LANDON WALKER (#72), ANTOINE McCLAIN (#74), AND CHAD DIEHL (#30) PLAY IN THE 2012 ORANGE BOWL, THEY WILL ALL BE IN THE TOP 11 IN SCHOOL HISTORY IN GAMES PLAYED.

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Longest Offensive Drives

TacklesGame: 27,KeithAdamsvs.SouthCarolina,1999Season: 186,KeithAdams,1999Career: 515,BubbaBrown,1976-79

First HitsGame: 18,KeithAdamsvs.SouthCarolina,1999Season: 119,JeffDavis,1981;KeithAdams,1999Career: 295,JeffDavis,1978-81

Tackles By a LinemanGame: 21,WillieAndersonvs.SouthCarolina,1974Season: 114,MarkHeniford,1977Career: 314,JimStuckey,1976-79

Tackles By a Defensive BackGame: 20,CharlesHafleyvs.Maryland,2001;JamaalFudgevs.

Virginia,2003Season: 129,RobertCarswell,1999Career: 372,RobertCarswell,1997-00

Tackles For LossGame: 6,KeithAdamsvs.Duke,1999;Andre Branch vs. Virginia

Tech, 2011Season: 35,KeithAdams,1999Career: 61,MichaelDeanPerry,1984-87

SacksGame: 4,KeithAdamsvs.Duke,1999;Andre Branch vs. Virginia

Tech, 2011Season: 16,KeithAdams,1999Career: 28,MichaelDeanPerry,1984-87 28,GainesAdams,2003-06

Pass BreakupsGame: 5,PerryWilliamsvs.VirginiaTech,1985Season: 21,TyeHill,2004Career: 44,DonnellWoolford,1985-88

Pass Breakups By a Defensive LinemanGame: 2,manySeason: 9,GainesAdams,2005Career: 23,LevonKirkland,1988-91

Passes DefendedGame: 5,PerryWilliamsvs.VirginiaTech,1985Season: 21,DextraPolite,1999;TyeHill,2004Career: 54,DonnellWoolford,1985-88

Caused FumblesGame: 2,manySeason: 5,BrandonMaye,2009Career: 10,JeffDavis,1978-81 10,EdMcDaniel,1988-91

Recovered FumblesGame: 2,manySeason: 4,RonnieDucworth,1968;B.B.Elvington,1970;JeffDavis,

1981;WilliamDevane,1983Career: 8,JeffDavis,1977-81

Fumble Return YardsGame: 93,AntwanEdwardsatVirginia,1998Season: 104,AntwanEdwards,1998Career: 104,AntwanEdwards,1995-98

InterceptionsGame: 3,KitJacksonvs.WakeForest,1965;LeomontEvansvs.

N.C.State,1995;BrianDawkinsvs.Duke,1995;AlexArdleyvs.Maryland,2000;MichaelHamlinvs.TheCitadel,2008

Season: 8, Robert O’Neal, 1989; Justin Miller, 2002; DeAndreMcDaniel,2009

Career: 17,TerryKinard,1978-82

Interception Return YardsGame: 101,WillieUnderwoodvs.SouthCarolina,1980(2IR)Season: 156,DonKelley,1970(3IR)Career: 275,RexVarn,1976-79(10IR)

TakeawaysGame: 3,manySeason: 9,RobertO’Neal,1989(8IR,1FR)Career: 19,TerryKinard,1978-82(17IR,2FR)

Return Yards on TakeawaysGame: 101,WillieUnderwoodvs.SouthCarolina,1980Season: 160,AntwanEdwards,1998Career: 299,AntwanEdwards,1995-98

Special Teams Tackles*Game: 7,ChadSpeckvs.GeorgiaTech,1999Season: 26,RodneyThomas,2000

Rk Player, Pos. Opponent Year Tac. 1. KeithAdams,LB SouthCarolina 1999 27 2. JeffDavis,LB NorthCarolina 1980 24 3. ChadCarson,LB WakeForest 2001 23 4. BubbaBrown,LB OhioState 1978 22 BubbaBrown,LB N.C.State 1979 22 JeffDavis,LB Maryland 1980 22 ChadCarson,LB GeorgiaTech 2000 22 8. WillieAnderson,MG SouthCarolina 1974 21 HenryWalls,LB GeorgiaTech 1985 21 JohnLeake,LB Maryland 2002 21 11. JeffDavis,LB Tulane 1981 20 HenryWalls,LB BostonCollege 1983 20 TimJones,LB Duke 1994 20 AnthonySimmons,LB SouthCarolina 1996 20 CharlesHafley,FS Maryland 2001 20 JamaalFudge,ROV Virginia 2003 20

SINGLE-GAME TACKLE BESTS

PlaysPL Date W-L Score Opponent20 10-7-1978 W 38-7 VirginiaTech19 9-22-1979 W 12-7 Georgia19 10-12-2002 L 17-22 Virginia19 11-19-2005 W 13-9 SouthCarolina19 9-29-2007 L 3-13 GeorgiaTech18 9-26-1992 L 16-20 GeorgiaTech18 11-7-1992 W 40-7 NorthCarolina18 10-7-1989 W 34-20 Virginia18 11-20-1987 L 7-20 SouthCarolina18 10-18-1986 W 35-3 Duke18 12-31-1993 W 14-13 Kentucky18 1-1-1959 L 0-7 LouisianaState18 9-5-1998 W 33-0 Furman18 9-29-2001 W(OT) 47-44 GeorgiaTech18 9-17-2011 W 38-24 Auburn

YardsYards Date W-L Score Opponent99 9-17-1988 L 21-24 FloridaState99 10-24-1998 L 23-28 Duke98 12-31-1993 W 14-13 Kentucky97 11-16-1974 W 28-9 Virginia97 10-14-2000 W 35-14 Maryland97 9-30-2006 W 51-0 LouisianaTech97 11-8-2008 L 27-41 FloridaState97 10-29-2011 L 17-31 Georgia Tech96 11-17-2001 L 15-20 SouthCarolina96 9-3-2005 W 25-24 TexasA&M96 10-7-2006 W 27-17 WakeForest96 10-7-2006 W 27-17 WakeForest96 9-13-2008 W 27-9 N.C.State

TimeTime Date W-L Score Opponent9:47 9-10-2005 W 28-24 Maryland9:45 9-23-2006 W 52-7 NorthCarolina9:34 11-7-1992 W 40-7 NorthCarolina9:34 9-17-2011 W 38-24 Auburn8:49 9-5-1998 W 33-0 Furman8:48 9-26-1992 L 16-20 GeorgiaTech8:47 11-20-1987 L 7-20 SouthCarolina8:39 10-7-1978 W 38-7 VirginaTech8:15 10-28-1995 W 24-3 GeorgiaTech8:13 11-21-1959 W 33-31 WakeForest8:13 9-9-2000 W 62-9 Missouri8:11 9-19-1970 W 27-17 Virginia8:09 11-2-1996 W 35-3 Maryland8:07 9-13-2008 W 27-9 N.C.State8:00 10-7-1989 W 34-20 Virginia

Career: 47,ChadSpeck,1997-00

*-since1986(allotherstatsarefrom1976-11)

FORMER TIGER LINEBACKER JEFF DAVIS (RIGHT), WHO HAD A SCHOOL-RECORD 295 CAREER FIRST HITS, WAS INDUCTED INTO THE ORANGE BOWL HALL OF FAME IN 2009.


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Tackles Rk Player, Pos. Year Tac. 1. KeithAdams,LB 1999 186 2. AnthonySimmons,LB 1996 178 3. JeffDavis,LB 1981 175 4. BubbaBrown,LB 1978 170 5. JohnLeake,LB 2002 169 6. RodneyThomas,LB 2002 167 7. JeffDavis,LB 1980 160 8. AnthonySimmons,LB 1997 158 9. ChadCarson,LB 2000 156 10. HenryWalls,LB 1985 153

Tackles For Loss Rk Player, Pos. Year TFL 1. KeithAdams,LB 1999 35.0 2. WilliamPerry,MG 1984 27.0 RobBodine,MG 1991 27.0 LeroyHill,LB 2003 27.0 5. Da’QuanBowers,DE 2010 26.0 6. AnthonySimmons,LB 1997 25.0 7. MichaelDeanPerry,DT 1987 24.0 8. JimStuckey,DT 1979 20.0 TrevorPryce,DT 1996 20.0 10. JeffBryant,DT 1981 19.0 KeithAdams,LB 2000 19.0 LeroyHill,LB 2004 19.0

Sacks Rk Player, Pos. Year Sacks 1. KeithAdams,LB 1999 16.0 2. Da’QuanBowers,DE 2010 15.5 3. GainesAdams,DE 2006 12.5 4. AdrianDingle,DE 1998 10.5 Andre Branch, DE 2011 10.5 6. JimStuckey,DT 1979 10.0 WilliamPerry,MG 1984 10.0 MichaelDeanPerry,DT 1987 10.0 9. GainesAdams,DE 2005 9.5 10. MichaelDeanPerry,DT 1986 9.0 BryantMcNeal,DE 2002 9.0

Pass Breakups Rk Player, Pos. Year PBU 1. TyeHill,CB 2004 21 2. DextraPolite,CB 1999 17 3. TyDavis,CB 1984 15 DeltonHall,CB 1985 15 DonnellWoolford,CB 1987 15 DonnellWoolford,CB 1988 15 AntwanEdwards,DB 1997 15 8. ReggiePleasant,CB 1984 14 DeltonHall,CB 1986 14

JeromeHenderson,CB 1989 14 AntwanEdwards,CB 1998 14

Passes Defended Rk Player, Pos. Year Int. PBU PD 1. DextraPolite,CB 1999 4 17 21 TyeHill,CB 2004 0 21 21 3. DonnellWoolford,CB 1987 5 15 20 4. AntwanEdwards,CB 1997 4 15 19 5. TerryKinard,FS 1982 6 12 18 DeltonHall,CB 1986 4 14 18 7. TyDavis,CB 1984 2 15 17 JamesLott,CB 1987 4 13 17 RobertO’Neal,FS 1989 8 9 17 BrianMance,CB 2002 6 11 17 JustinMiller,CB 2002 8 9 17

Takeaways Rk Player, Pos. Year Int. RF Tot. 1. RobertO’Neal,FS 1989 8 1 9 2. BrianDawkins,FS 1995 6 2 8 JustinMiller,CB 2002 8 0 8 DeAndreMcDaniel,S 2009 8 0 8 5. FredKnoebel,DB 1952 7 * 7 BobbyJohnson,DB 1971 4 3 7 TerryKinard,FS 1982 6 1 7 DexterDavis,CB 1990 6 1 7 RobertCarswell,FS 1999 6 1 7 Rashard Hall, S 2009 6 1 7

Career

Tackles Rk Player, Pos. Years Tac. 1. BubbaBrown,LB 1976-79 515 2. AnthonySimmons,LB 1995-97 486 3. JeffDavis,LB 1978-81 469 4. ChadCarson,LB 1998-01 448 5. JohnLeake,LB 2000-03 443 6. EdMcDaniel,LB 1988-91 389 7. NickWatkins,LB 2004-07 386 8. RandyScott,LB 1975-78 382 9. KeithAdams,LB 1998-00 379 10. RobertCarswell,FS 1997-00 374

Tackles For Loss Rk Player, Pos. Years TFL 1. MichaelDeanPerry,DT 1984-87 61.0 2. WilliamPerry,MG 1981-84 60.0 3. KeithAdams,LB 1998-00 54.0 4. AnthonySimmons,LB 1995-97 52.0 5. RobBodine,MG 1989-91 48.0 LeroyHill,LB 2001-04 48.0 7. BrentsonBuckner,DT 1990-93 46.0

8. AdrianDingle,DE 1995-98 45.0 Da’QuanBowers,DE 2008-10 45.0 10. GainesAdams,DE 2003-06 44.5

Sacks Rk Player, Pos. Years Sacks 1. MichaelDeanPerry,DT 1984-87 28.0 GainesAdams,DE 2003-06 28.0 3. WilliamPerry,MG 1981-84 27.0 4. AdrianDingle,DE 1995-98 23.0 KeithAdams,LB 1998-00 23.0 6. BrentsonBuckner,DT 1990-93 22.0 BryantMcNeal,DE 1999-02 22.0 8. ChesterMcGlockton,DT 1989-91 20.5 9. Da’QuanBowers,DE 2008-10 19.5 10. LevonKirkland,OLB 1988-91 19.0 WayneSimmons,OLB 1989-92 19.0

Pass Breakups Rk Player, Pos. Years PBU 1. DonnellWoolford,CB 1985-88 44 2. RobertO’Neal,FS 1989-92 37 3. AntwanEdwards,CB 1995-98 35 TyeHill,CB 2002-05 35 5. DeltonHall,CB 1983-86 33 6. DexterDavis,CB 1988-90 32 ChrisChancellor,CB 2006-09 32 8. JustinMiller,CB 2002-04 31 9. TerryKinard,FS 1979-82 30 10. DexterMcCleon,CB 1993-96 28

Passes Defended Rk Player, Pos. Years Int. PBU PD 1. DonnellWoolford,CB 1985-88 10 44 54 2. RobertO’Neal,FS 1989-92 12 37 49 3. TerryKinard,FS 1979-82 17 30 47 4. JustinMiller,CB 2002-04 13 31 44 5. AntwanEdwards,DB 1995-98 8 35 43 6. DexterDavis,CB 1988-90 10 32 42 7. ChrisChancellor,CB 2006-09 9 32 41 8. TyeHill,CB 2002-05 5 35 40 9. DeltonHall,CB 1983-86 6 33 39 10. AlexArdley,CB 1998-00 12 26 38

Caused Fumbles Rk Player, Pos. Years CF 1. JeffDavis,LB 1978-81 10 EdMcDaniel,ILB 1988-91 10 3. DannyTriplett,LB 1979-82 8 WilliamPerry,MG 1981-84 8 ChesterMcGlockton,DT 1989-91 8 6. LevonKirkland,OLB 1988-91 7 KeithAdams,LB 1998-00 7

Recovered Fumbles Rk Player, Pos. Years RF 1. JeffDavis,LB 1978-81 8 2. WilliamPerry,MG 1981-84 7 LevonKirkland,OLB 1988-91 7 4. WillieSmith,DE 1954-56 6 RonnieDucworth,DE 1966-68 6 GeneBeasley,SS 1985-88 6 DougBrewster,LB 1987-90 6

Takeaways Rk Player, Pos. Years Int. RF Tot. 1. TerryKinard,FS 1979-82 17 2 19 2. MichaelHamlin,S 2005-08 14 4 18 3. DeAndreMcDaniel,S 2007-10 15 1 16 4. FredKnoebel,DB 1950-52 15 NA 15 BrianDawkins,SS 1992-95 11 4 15 6. EddieGeathers,CB 1977-80 12 2 14 RobertO’Neal,FS 1989-92 12 2 14 JustinMiller,CB 2002-04 13 1 14 9. DexterDavis,CB 1988-90 10 3 13 CrezdonButler,CB 2006-09 11 2 13

Takeaway Return Yards Rk Player Years IR FR Total 1. AntwanEdwards 1995-98 8-195 2-104 10-299 2. RexVarn 1976-79 10-275 10-275 3. MichaelHamlin 2005-08 14-243 14-243 CrezdonButler 2006-09 11-243 11-243 5. DeAndreMcDaniel 2007-10 15-162 1-28 16-190 6. DonKelley 1969-71 6-178 6-178 7. AlexArdley 1998-00 12-151 12-151 8. RahimAbdullah 1996-98 2-67 2-83 4-150 9. TerryKinard 1978-82 17-147 17-147 10. JohnnyRembert 1981,82 8-143 8-143

ANDRE BRANCH HAS TOTALED 10.5 SACKS IN 2011, TIED FOR FOURTH-MOST IN CLEMSON HISTORY.

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PointsMost: 49 vs.LouisianaTech 2001HumanitarianFewest: 0 vs.Miami(FL) 1952Gator 0 vs.LouisianaState 1959Sugar 0 vs.Syracuse 1996Gator

First DownsMost: 28 vs.LouisianaTech 2001HumanitarianFewest: 4 vs.Auburn 1998Peach

Total OffenseMost: 548 vs.LouisianaTech 2001HumanitarianFewest: 146 vs.Auburn 1998Peach

PlaysMost: 90 vs.MississippiState 1999PeachFewest: 47 vs.Kentucky 2009MusicCity

Yards Per PlayMost: 6.8 vs.Kentucky 2009MusicCityFewest: 2.7 vs.Syracuse 1996Gator

CarriesMost: 64 vs.LouisianaState 1959SugarFewest: 25 vs.Kentucky 2006MusicCity

Rushing YardsMost: 285 vs.PennState 1988CitrusFewest: 4 vs.Nebraska 2009Gator

Yards Per CarryMost: 5.5 vs.Kentucky 2009MusicCityFewest: 0.2 vs.Nebraska 2009Gator

Passing AttemptsMost: 56 vs.MississippiState 1999Peach 56 vs.TexasTech 2002TangerineFewest: 4 vs.BostonCollege 1940Cotton 4 vs.LouisianaState 1959Sugar

CompletionsMost: 25 vs.MississippiState 1999Peach 25 vs.TexasTech 2002TangerineFewest: 2 vs.BostonCollege 1940Cotton 2 vs.LouisianaState 1959Sugar

Passing YardsMost: 319 vs.TexasTech 2002TangerineFewest: 23 vs.LouisianaState 1959Sugar

Passes Had InterceptedMost: 5 vs.MississippiState 1999PeachFewest: 0 vs.many

Completion PercentageHighest: 72.4 vs.Colorado 2005ChampsSportsLowest: 30.0 vs.Miami(FL) 1952Gator 30.0 vs.LouisianaState 1996Peach

PuntsMost: 11 vs.BostonCollege 1940CottonFewest: 1 vs.Missouri 1949Gator

Punting AverageHighest: 49.3 vs.Syracuse 1996GatorLowest: 29.7 vs.LouisianaState 1959Sugar

FumblesMost: 5 vs.BostonCollege 1940Cotton 5 vs.OhioState 1978Gator 5 vs.Minnesota 1985IndependenceFewest: 0 vs.Colorado 1957Orange 0 vs.VirginiaTech 2001Gator 0 vs.SouthFlorida 2010MeinekeCarCare

Fumbles LostMost: 3 vs.Minnesota 1985Independence 3 vs.Kentucky 2006MusicCityFewest: 0 vs.many

PenaltiesMost: 10 vs.Illinois 1991HallofFame 10 vs.Kentucky 1993PeachBowlFewest: 0 vs.Miami(FL) 1952Gator

Penalty YardsMost: 82 vs.MississippiState 1999PeachFewest: 0 vs.Miami(FL) 1952Gator

TurnoversMost: 6 vs.MississippiState 1999PeachFewest: 0 vs.many

Punt ReturnsMost: 6 vs.manyFewest: 0 vs.many

Punt Return YardsMost: 81 vs.Nebraska 2009GatorFewest: -8 vs.OhioState 1978Gator

Kickoff ReturnsMost: 7 vs.TexasTech 2002TangerineFewest: 0 vs.BostonCollege 1940Cotton 0 vs.LouisianaState 1996Peach 0 vs.Tennessee 2004Peach

Kickoff Return YardsMost: 162 vs.TexasTech 2002TangerineFewest: 0 vs.BostonCollege 1940Cotton 0 vs.LouisianaState 1996Peach 0 vs.Tennessee 2004Peach

InterceptionsMost: 4 vs.Miami(FL) 1951Orange 4 vs.TCU 1959BluebonnetFewest: 0 vs.many

Interception Return YardsMost: 63 vs.Nebraska 2009GatorFewest: 0 vs.many

Opponent

PointsMost: 55 byTexasTech 2002TangerineFewest: 0 byIllinois 1991HallofFameBowl

First DownsMost: 30 byPittsburgh 1977GatorFewest: 5 byMiami(FL) 1952Gator

Total OffenseMost: 566 byPittsburgh 1977GatorFewest: 124 byColorado 2005ChampsSports

PlaysMost: 90 byAuburn 2007Chick-fil-AFewest: 46 byMiami(FL) 1951Orange

Yards Per PlayMost: 7.0 byTexasTech 2002TangerineFewest: 2.3 byColorado 2005ChampsSports

CarriesMost: 55 byMinnesota 1985IndependenceFewest: 26 byLouisianaTech 2001Humanitarian 26 byTennessee 2004Peach

Rushing YardsMost: 279 byColorado 1957OrangeFewest: 17 byColorado 2005ChampsSports

Yards Per CarryMost: 5.4 byColorado 1957OrangeFewest: 0.6 byColorado 2005ChampsSports

Passing AttemptsMost: 59 byLouisianaTech 2001HumanitarianFewest: 2 byMiami(FL) 1952Gator

CompletionsMost: 39 byTexasTech 2002TangerineFewest: 2 byMiami(FL) 1952Gator 2 byColorado 1957Orange

Passing YardsMost: 464 byTexasTech 2002TangerineFewest: 27 byColorado 1957Orange

Passes Had InterceptedMost: 4 byMiami(FL) 1951Orange 4 byTCU 1959BluebonnetFewest: 0 bymany

Completion PercentageHighest: 80.0 byOhioState 1978GatorLowest: 17.9 byBostonCollege 1940Cotton

PuntsMost: 10 byBostonCollege 1940CottonFewest: 2 byVirginiaTech 2001Gator

Punting AverageHighest: 51.0 byPennState 1988CitrusLowest: 25.0 byKentucky 2006MusicCity

FumblesMost: 8 byColorado 1957OrangeFewest: 0 bymany

Fumbles LostMost: 3 byColorado 1957Orange 3 byWestVirginia 1989GatorFewest: 0 bymany

PenaltiesMost: 21 byMississippiState 1999PeachFewest: 2 byVirginiaTech 2001Gator

Penalty YardsMost: 188 byMississippiState 1999PeachFewest: 15 byKentucky 2009MusicCity

TurnoversMost: 4 byMiami(FL) 1951Orange 4 byWestVirginia 1989Gator 4 byIllinois 1991HallofFameFewest: 0 bymany

Punt ReturnsMost: 6 byTexasTech 2002Tangerine 6 byNebraska 2009GatorFewest: 0 byMissouri 1949Gator 0 byMinnesota 1985Independence

Punt Return YardsMost: 124 byCalifornia 1992CitrusFewest: -2 byKentucky 2009MusicCity

Kickoff ReturnsMost: 7 byLouisianaTech 2001HumanitarianFewest: 1 bymany

Kickoff Return YardsMost: 150 byLouisianaTech 2001HumanitarianFewest: 10 byPittsburgh 1977Gator 10 byTexasTech 2002Tangerine

InterceptionsMost: 5 byMississippiState 1999PeachFewest: 0 bymany

IN CLEMSON’S LAST BOWL WIN, C.J. SPILLER WAS THE PRIMARY REASON THE TIGERS AVERAGED A CLEMSON-BOWL-RECORD 5.5 YARDS PER CARRY IN THE 2009 MUSIC CITY BOWL AGAINST KENTUCKY.


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Carries31 byFredConevs.Miami(FL) 1951Orange

Rushing Yards151 byRaymondPriestervs.LouisianaState 1996Peach

Rushing Touchdowns3 byTracyJohnsonvs.PennState 1988Citrus

All-Purpose Yards231 byDerrickHamiltonvs.TexasTech 2002Tangerine (72receiving,113KOR,46PR)

Longest Rush83 byC.J.Spillervs.Auburn 2007Chick-fil-A

Longest Scoring Rush83 byC.J.Spillervs.Auburn 2007Chick-fil-A

Passing Attempts50 byBrandonStreetervs.MississippiState 1999Peach

Completions24 byBrandonStreetervs.MississippiState 1999Peach

Passing Yards301 byBrandonStreetervs.MississippiState 1999Peach

Longest Pass68 byHarveyWhitetoGaryBarnesvs.TCU 1959Bluebonnet

Longest Scoring Pass68 byHarveyWhitetoGaryBarnesvs.TCU 1959Bluebonnet

Passing Touchdowns4 byWoodrowDantzlervs.LouisianaTech 2001Humanitarian

Passes Had Intercepted4 byBillyHairvs.Miami(FL) 1952Gator4 bySteveFullervs.Pittsburgh 1977Gator4 byBrandonStreetervs.MississippiState 1999Peach4 byCharlieWhitehurstvs.TexasTech 2002Tangerine

Receptions9 by DeAndre Hopkins vs. South Florida 2010 Meineke Car Care

Receiving Yards147 byBrianWoffordvs.MississippiState 1999Peach

Yards Per Reception24.5 byBrianWoffordvs.MississippiState 1999PeachNote:Minimumfivereceptions.

Receiving Touchdowns2 by Brandon Ford vs. South Florida 2010 Meineke Car Care

Interceptions2 byDonWadevs.Miami(FL) 1951Orange

Interception Return Yards63 byCrezdonButlervs.Nebraska 2009Gator

Longest Interception Return63 byCrezdonButlervs.Nebraska 2009Gator

Field Goals3 byDonaldIgwebuikevs.Nebraska 1982Orange3 byChrisGardockivs.Illinois 1991HallofFame

Longest Field Goal49 byObedAririvs.Pittsburgh 1977Gator

Most Bowls With a Field Goal3 byObedAriri 1vs.Pittsburgh 1977Gator 1vs.OhioState 1978Gator 1vs.Baylor 1979Peach3 byChrisGardocki 2vs.Oklahoma 1989Citrus 2vs.WestVirginia 1989Gator 3vs.Illinois 1991HallofFame

Punts10 byKevinLairdvs.LouisianaState 1996Peach

Punting Average49.3 byChrisMcInallyvs.Syracuse 1996Gator

Longest Punt67 byBanksMcFaddenvs.BostonCollege 1940Cotton

Punt Returns6 byBillyHairvs.Miami(FL) 1952Gator

Punt Return Yards73 byBillyHairvs.Miami(FL) 1952Gator

Longest Punt Return58 byDerrickHamiltonvs.Tennessee 2004Peach

Kickoff Returns5 byDerrickHamiltonvs.TexasTech 2002Tangerine5 byMarcusGilchristvs.SouthFlorida 2010MeinekeCarCare

Kickoff Return Yards113 byDerrickHamiltonvs.TexasTech 2002Tangerine

Longest Kickoff Return72 byBillyHairvs.Miami(FL) 1952Gator

Tackles22 byBubbaBrownvs.OhioState 1978Gator

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Carries23 byJohnBayukofColorado 1957Orange23 byKevinFaulkofLouisianaState 1996Peach

Rushing Yards125 byQuentinCastilleofNebraska 2009Gator

Rushing Touchdowns3 byLeeSuggsofVirginiaTech 2001Gator

Longest Rush58 byQuentinCastilleofNebraska 2009Gator

Longest Scoring Rush26 byHowardCookofColorado 1957Orange26 byRogerCraigofNebraska 1982Orange

Passing Attempts55 byCaseyClausenofTennessee 2004Peach

Completions32 byKliffKingsburyofTexasTech 2002Tangerine

Passing Yards387 byMattCavanaughofPittsburgh 1977Gator

Longest Pass78 byBobSchneidenbachtoEdLutesofMiami(FL) 1951Orange

Longest Scoring Pass70 byAndre’WoodsontoDeMoreoFordofKentucky 2006MusicCity

Passing Touchdowns4 byMattCavanaughofPittsburgh 1977Gator

Receptions10 byGordonJonesofPittsburgh 1977Gator10 byDelwynDaigreofLouisianaTech 2001Humanitarian

Receiving Yards178 byDelwynDaigreofLouisianaTech 2001Humanitarian

Yards Per Reception24.7 byMarvinHarrisonofSyracuse 1996GatorNote:Minimumfivereceptions.

Receiving Touchdowns3 byElliottWalkerofPittsburgh 1977Gator

Interceptions4 byJimDooleyofMiami(FL) 1952Gator

Field Goals4 byAlexHeneryofNebraska 2009Gator

Longest Field Goal52 byJaretHolmesofAuburn 1998Peach

Punt Return Yards124 byBrianTreggsofCalifornia 1992Citrus

Longest Punt Return72 byBrianTreggsofCalifornia 1992Citrus

Cumulative Scoring By Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TotalClemson 98 192 129 168 3 590Opponents 142 185 144 174 6 651

First Quarter PointsClemson: 14 vs.Missouri 1949GatorOpponent: 20 bySyracuse 1996Gator

Second Quarter PointsClemson: 20 vs.Stanford 1986GatorOpponent: 20 byColorado 1957Orange

Third Quarter PointsClemson: 28 vs.LouisianaTech 2001HumanitarianOpponent: 20 byNebraska 2009Gator

Fourth Quarter PointsClemson: 20 vs.TCU 1959BluebonnetOpponent: 15 byAuburn 1998Peach

First Quarter Points (Both Teams)20 California(17),Clemson(3) 1992Citrus20 Syracuse(20),Clemson(0) 1996Gator

Second Quarter Points (Both Teams)21 Clemson(14),Tennessee(7) 2004Peach

Third Quarter Points (Both Teams)28 Clemson(28),LouisianaTech(0) 2001Humanitarian

Fourth Quarter Points (Both Teams)21 Clemson(7),MississippiState(14) 1999Peach21 Clemson(14),Kentucky(7) 2006MusicCity

First Half Points (Both Teams)38 Clemson(24),Tennessee(14) 2004Peach

Second Half Points (Both Teams)49 Clemson(35),LouisianaTech(14) 2001Humanitarian

BOWL RECORDS BY QUARTER

BRANDON FORD SET A CLEMSON BOWL RECORD WITH TWO RECEIVING TOUCHDOWNS IN THE 2010 MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL AGAINST SOUTH FLORIDA.

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1951 Orange BowlClemson 0 7 6 2 15Miami (FL) 0 0 14 0 14

CU Cone1run(Radcliffkick),2ndCU G.Smith21passfromHair(kickblocked),3rdMIA Mallios5run(Watsonkick),3rdMIA F.Smith17passfromHackett(Watsonkick),3rdCU TEAMsafety(F.SmithtackledbySterlingSmith),4thAttendance-65,181

Team Statistics CU MIAFirstDowns 19 7Rushes-Yards 57-152 31-122PassingYards 178 100Passes 9-18-3 5-15-4TotalOffense 330 222Punts 4-30.0 5-40.2Turnovers 4 4

Rushing (Car-Yds-TD)CU Cone31-81-1,Hair10-48,Calvert7-29MIA F.Smith15-87,Mallios9-25-1,Czaplinski2-6

Passing (Comp-Att-Int-Yds-TD)CU Hair9-16-3-178-1,Calvert0-1-0-0-0,Mathews0-1-0-0-0MIA Schneidenbach3-9-3-78-0,Hackett1-5-1-17-1

Receiving (Catches-Yds-TD)CU G.Smith6-93-1,Mathews2-39,Hudson1-46MIA F.Smith2-19-1,Lutes1-78,Mallios1-(-2)


Miami (FL) 14January 1, 1951 • Orange Bowl • Miami, FL

Clemson’sbidforarepeatofthe1948perfectseasonendedwhen theTigers had to relyon the toeofCharlieRadcliff to tieSouthCarolinaafter threeseason-openingshutouts.Clemsonregrouped,however,witha13-12winatWakeForestandthenwontheremainingfourgamesbyconvincingmargins.TheTigers’8-0-1markandsecond-placefinishintheSouthernConferenceearnedthemabidtoplayMiami(FL),whowasalsoundefeatedat9-0-1,inthe17thOrangeBowl. After a scoreless first quarter, Clemson got on trackwitha45-yardpassfromBillyHairtoBobHudsonthatputtheTigersattheMiamione.FredConecappedthe76-yarddrivewithasweepforthescoreandRadclifftackedontheextrapoint. Clemsonmountedasix-play,70-yarddriveinthethirdquarterforitssecondtouchdown.Hairthrewa31-yardpasstoRayMathews,who,as thepaperssaid,“madeacircuscatchwithtwomenonhisback,”tomovetheTigerstotheMiami28.HairtossedapasstoGlennSmithattheMiamisevenandSmithscrambledinforthescore. MiamicaughtfiretwominuteslaterwhenJackDelbellointerceptedapassintheClemsonendzoneandreturnedittothe40,andthena10-yardpenaltywasassessedontheTigersforunnecessaryroughness.Onthenextplay,FrankSmithranareversefor45yardstomovetotheClemsonfive. Harry Mallios took a pitch from quarterback BobSchneidenbachinforthescoreandGordonWatsonaddedtheconversion.

Miamidrove95yards in justfiveplaysfor itssecondscoreofthegame.EdLutescaughtapassatmidfieldandrambleddowntotheClemson17beforehewasstopped.

Onfourthdown,JackHackettthrewtoFrankSmithforthescoreandWatson’spointputMiamiintheleadforthefirsttime,14-13. Mallios’80-yardpuntreturnwascalledbackandtwoclippinginfractionsalongwithoneunnecessaryroughnesspenaltyputMiamiinadeepholewithsixminutesleftinthegame.FrankSmithtookapitch-outfromHackett,butbeforeSmithcouldgetoutoftheendzone,SterlingSmith,asecond-teamdefensiveguardforClemson,trippedhimupforasafety,andClemsonled15-14.DonWadeendedthelastMiamithreatwithaninterception,hissecondofthegame,andClemsonranouttheclock.

CLEMSON PLAYED IN ITS FIRST ORANGE BOWL AFTER THE 1950 SEASON AND DEFEATED HOMETOWN-FAVORITE MIAMI (FL) 15-14 ON A LATE SAFETY.


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1957 Orange BowlClemson 0 0 14 7 21Colorado 0 20 0 7 27

COL Bayuk2run(Indorfkick),2nd,9:08COL Dowler6run(Cookkick),2nd,6:53COL Cook26run(Kickfailed)2nd,4:02CU Wells3run(Busseykick),3rd,6:07CU Wells58run(Busseykick),3rd,0:27CU Spooner1run(Busseykick),4th,11:12COL Bayuk1run(Indorfkick),4th,7:13Attendance-72,552

Team Statistics CU COLFirstDowns 14 16Rushes-Yards 60-217 52-279PassingYards 25 27Passes 4-9-2 2-4-0TotalOffense 69-242 56-306

Rushing (Car-Yds-TD)CU Wells18-125-2,Spooner18-65-1,Hayes9-28COL Bayuk23-121-2,Stransky7-59,Dove6-36

Passing (Comp-Att-Int-Yds-TD)CU Bussey3-8-2-9-0,Turbeville1-1-0-16-0COL Morley1-1-0-18-0,Stransky1-1-0-0-0,Dowler0-1-0-0-0

Receiving (Catches-Yds-TD)CU Horne2-(-7),Lawrence1-16,W.Smith1-16COL Clark1-18,Dowler1-9

GAME STATSColorado 27

Clemson 21January 1, 1957 • Orange Bowl • Miami, FL

Clemson claimed its first Atlantic Coast Conferencechampionship in1956onthestrengthofa4-0-1 leaguemark. TheTigers were 7-1-2 overall and were a surprisechoicetoparticipateinthe22ndOrangeBowl,asonlythreeweeksbeforetheirselection,theTigershadbeenshutoutbyMiami,21-0,inthesamestadium.Colorado,whichwas7-2-1andtheBig-Sevenrunnerup,waschosenasClemson’sopponent. After a scoreless first quarter, Colorado got on trackwith a seven-play, 75-yard drive. The Buffaloes’ catalystwasa26-yardrunbyBobStranskythatmovedtheballtotheClemson23.Fourplayslater,John“TheBeast”Bayukscoredfromthetwo.EllwinIndorfaddedthepointafter. Clemson came out of the lockerroom and marched69yardsin15playstoscoreonJoelWells’sthree-yardrun.Afterapunt,Clemsonmovedtothe29onBobSpooner’stworuns.Threeplayslater,Wellsran58yardsonacountertrapoffthebellyseriesfortheTigers’secondscore.Bussey’spointaftermadethescore20-14Colorado. Clemsonrecoveredtheonsidekick,buttheTigerswereforcedtopunt.Coloradothenfumbledatits11andTommySeaserecovered.Spooner,whohadbeentheworkhorseonthefirstscoringdrive,carriedtheballinfromtheone,andwithBussey’sthirdextrapoint,Clemsonledforthefirsttimeat21-20. Althoughleading,Busseyattemptedasecondonsidekick. Coloradorecoveredandmarched53yardsineightplays togoahead forgoodonBayuk’sone-yardplunge.

IndorfkickedtheextrapointandtheBuffaloesled27-21.Thetwoteamstradedturnovers,andColoradoranouttheclock.

FrankHoward’sthreatenedresignationduringhalftimeinspiredthecomebackinthesecondhalf.“ItoldthemIwasgoingtoresigniftheydidn’tplaybetterinthesecondhalf.ItoldthemIdidn’twanttobeassociatedwithanyteamthatplayedlikethat.” WhenHowardmetColoradoHeadCoachDalWardatmidfield,Wardaskedhimwhatwasthematterwithhisteam.Howardsaid,“Ijustdon’tknow.” Later,Howardexplainedthathisteamrefusedtoblockinthefirsthalf,but inthesecondhalf,theygotdowntobusiness.HehadwordsofpraiseforfullbackJohnBayukandsaidhewasasgoodasanyfullbackClemsonhadfaced.

TRAILING 20-0 AT HALFTIME, THE TIGERS RALLIED TO TAKE A 21-20 LEAD IN THE FOURTH QUARTER BEFORE FALLING SHORT TO COLORADO IN THE ORANGE BOWL AT THE END OF THE 1956 SEASON.

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1982 Orange BowlClemson 6 6 10 0 22Nebraska 7 0 0 8 15

CU Igwebuike41FG,1st,11:39NEB Steels25passfromRozier(Seibelkick),1st,6:43CU Igwebuike37FG,1st,1:03CU Austin2run(passfailed),2nd,3:56CU Tuttle13passfromJordan(Paullingkick),3rd,6:12CU Igwebuike36FG,3rd,2:36NEB Craig26run(Craigrun),4th,9:15Attendance-72,748

Team Statistics CU NEBFirstDowns 17 13Rushes-Yards 52-155 40-193PassingYards 134 63Passes 11-22-1 6-17-0TotalOffense 74-289 57-256Yards/Play 3.90 4.49Punts 4-45.8 6-43.0Fumbles-Lost 3-0 3-2Penalties-Yards 7-57 8-64Turnovers 1 2

Rushing (Car-Yds-TD)CU McCall12-48,Jordan16-46,C.McSwain12-24NEB Craig10-87-1,Rozier15-75,Bates6-24

Passing (Comp-Att-I-Yds-TD)CU Jordan11-22-1-134-1NEB Mauer5-15-0-38-0,Rozier1-1-0-25-1,Fryar0-1-0-0-0

Receiving (Catches-Yds-TD)CU Tuttle5-56-1,Gaillard3-26,Magwood1-42NEB Steels1-25-1,Brown1-13,Rozier1-11

Punt Returns (PR-Yds)CU B.Davis3-58NEB Ladan1-12

Kickoff Returns (KOR-Yds)CU Tuttle2-50NEB Rozier3-78,Steels1-15

TacklesCU J.Davis14,Smith10,Benish8

SacksCU Childers1-12

Recovered FumblesCU J.Davis1,Devane1


Nebraska 15January 1, 1982 • Orange Bowl • Miami, FL

After86yearsofplayingfootball,ClemsonclaimeditsfirstNationalChampionshipwitha22-15winoverperennialBigEightpowerNebraskainthe48thOrangeBowl.Aftera13-3winover1980NationalChampionGeorgiaathome,theTigersworkedtheirwaytothenumber-onerankinginbothwireservicepollsbyseason’send.ThewinovertheCornhuskersgaveClemsonthenationaltitleanditsthirdperfectseasoninhistory. Nebraskatookthekickoff,butthreeplayslater,Tigermiddle guard William Devane recovered a Mark Mauerfumble at the Nebraska 33. Quarterback Homer JordandroveClemsontotheNebraska24beforethedrivestalled,andDonaldIgwebuikedrilleda41-yardfieldgoaltoputtheACCChampionsup,3-0. Nebraskacamerightback,however,astheBigEighttitleholderdrove69yardsineightplaystoscoreona25-yardhalfbackpassfromMikeRoziertoAnthonySteels. KevinSeibel’sextrapointgaveNebraskatheleadat7-3with6:43togointhefirstquarter Afteranexchangeofpunts,theClemsonoffensemovedfromtheNebraska42yardlinetothe21tosetupIgwebuike’ssecondfieldgoal.The37-yardbootnarrowedthescoreto7-6. Asecond-quarterPhilBatesfumblegaveClemsontheballattheNebraska27,andtherunningcombinationofJordan,KevinMack,andCliffAustinmovedtheballtotheCornhuskertwo.Austin,whohadbeenstuckinthehotelelevatorfortwohoursearlierintheday,scamperedinforthescorethatgaveClemsonaleaditwouldnotrelinquish. Onitssecondpossessionofthesecondhalf,Clemsondrove75yardsin12playstoscoreitsfinaltouchdownofthenight,a13-yardpassfromJordantoAll-AmericanreceiverPerryTuttleinthecorneroftheendzone. ItwasTuttle’seighthtouchdowngraboftheseason,whichsetaschoolrecord.BobPaulling’sextrapointputtheTigersahead,19-7. AfterBillyDavis’s47-yardpuntreturn,JordanmovedtheTigerstotheNebraska20,whereIgwebuikekickeda

36-yardfieldgoal,histhirdoftheevening,toputClemsonahead 22-7 with two-and-a half minutes left in the thirdstanza. Nebraskawasdownbutnotout,though.Afteranear-interception by Johnny Rembert, Mauer engineered aneight-play,69-yarddrivethatwascappedbya26-yardrunbyRogerCraig.Afterapenalty,Craigraninthetwo-pointconversionfromeightyardsouttoclosethegapto22-15withnineminutestoplay. TheClemsondefenseshutdowntheBigRedontheirfinalextendeddrive,thentheoffenseheldontotheballfornearlyfive-and-a-halfminutestorundowntheclocktosixseconds.AndyHeadendeflectedMauer’sdesperationpasstopreservethewinandthechampionshipforClemson.

JeffDavisledtheTigerdefensewith14tacklesinhisfinalgame.Healsorecoveredafumble,givinghimaschool-recordeightforhiscareer.BillSmithaddedacareer-high10tacklesfromhisdefensiveendposition.

DANNY FORD IS STILL THE YOUNGEST (34) HEAD COACH TO WIN A NATIONAL TITLE.

THE CLEMSON DEFENSE LIMITED NEBRASKA TO 256 YARDS EN ROUTE TO THE 1981 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP THANKS TO THE TIGERS’ 22-15 WIN OVER NEBRASKA IN THE 1982 ORANGE BOWL.


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THE LATE CHESTER McGLOCKTON SACKED MAJOR HARRIS, CAUSED A FUMBLE, AND RECOVERED THE BALL IN THE ENDZONE FOR A TOUCHDOWN IN THE FOURTH QUARTER TO SEAL CLEMSON’S 27-7 WIN OVER WEST VIRGINIA IN THE 1989 GATOR BOWL, THE LAST MEETING BETWEEN THE TWO TEAMS.

1989 Gator BowlClemson 0 10 0 17 27West Virginia 7 0 0 0 7

WVU Jett12passfromHarris(Carrollkick),1st,6:12CU Gardocki27FG,2nd,13:42CU McFadden1run(Gardockikick),2nd,2:54CU Henderson4run(Gardockikick),4th,11:43CU McGlocktonrecoveredfumble(Gardockikick),4th,8:08CU Gardocki24FG,4th,3:16Attendance-82,911

Team Statistics CU WVURushes-Yards 61-257 31-118PassingYards 91 119

Rushing (Car-Yds-TD)CU Henderson 22-92-1, Morocco 11-65, Kennedy 9-57,

Lawrence5-16,McFadden8-12-1,Cameron2-8,Bolin1-6,Hall1-3,Carr1-3,Cooper1-(-5)

WVU Ford8-45,Napolean6-24,Tyler4-18,Harris11-17,Hayes1-10,Evans1-4

Passing (Comp-Att-I-Yds-TD)CU Morocco5-9-0-57-0,Cameron1-1-0-34-0,Davis0-1-1-0-0WVU Harris11-21-1-119-1,Jones0-4-0-0-0

Receiving (Catches-Yds-TD)CU Fletcher3-66,Cooper2-15,Fields1-10WVU Rembert4-57,Tyler4-23,Dykes2-27,Jett1-12-1


West Virginia 7December 30, 1989 • Gator Bowl • Jacksonville, FL

TheTigers closed out the 1989 season with a stylishvictory over West Virginia and Heisman Trophy finalistMajor Harris, as a dominant Clemson defense held thehigh-powered Mountaineer offense to only 237 yards intotaloffense. ThewingaveClemson’sseniorclasstheACCrecordforvictoriesastheybecamethefirstclassinconferencehistorytorecord38winsandthefirstClemsonteamevertowinfourstraightbowlgames. WestVirginiaquarterbackMajorHarriscameintothegamerankedeighthnationallyintotaloffenseandninthinpassingefficiencybuttheClemsondefense,ledbyoutsidelinebackerLevonKirkland,enabledtheshiftyHarristogainonly17yardsonthegroundand119yardsintheaironan11-21passingeffort.KirklandwasnamedMVPforhisef-forts,ashehadninetackles,afive-yardsack,causedakeyfumble,brokeupaMountaineerpass,andrecordedthreequarterbackpressures. ThefourthquarterwasallClemson,astheTigersmovedtheball47yardsonthegroundtosetupafour-yardJoeHendersontouchdown. VinceTaylorrecoveredasecondHarrisfumbleandafteraClemsonpunt,freshmandefensivetackleChesterMcGlockton,theACCsackleader,knockedtheballloosefromHarrisonceagainandfellonitintheendzoneforaTigertouchdown,uppingthescoreto24-7infavorofClemson. As the final seconds ticked off the clock, DeChaneCameronenteredthegameatquarterbackfortheTigers

andhitRodneyFletcheroverthemiddlefora34-yardgaintosetupa24-yardChrisGardockifieldgoal,puttingthefinalscore27-7.

SeniortailbackJoeHendersonledtheTigersinrushingwith92yardson22carriesandonetouchdown,whileChrisMorocco,whowasshakenuplateinthegame,gained65yardsonthegroundon11carries. RodneyFletcherwasthe leadingreceiverashepulleddownthreecatchesfor66yards. ChrisGardockikepttheTigersingoodfieldposition,ashehada46-yardaverageonfourpunts,includingalongkickof63. Defensively, linebacker Doug Brewster led the teamintackleswith10,followedbyKirkland’snineandstrongsafetyArlingtonNunnandinsidelinebackerEdMcDaniel,whohadsevenstopseach.

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Clemson-Tajh Boydrushedfor27yardsandpassedfor343yards(370 total yards) vs.Wake Forest at Clemson, SC on Nov. 12, 2011(Clemson31-28).Opponent - Connor Shaw of South Carolina rushed for 107 yardsandpassedfor210yards(317totalyards)atColumbia,SConNov.26,2011(SouthCarolina34-13).

100 Rushing YardsClemson-Andre Ellingtonhad125rushingyardsvs.VirginiaTechatCharlotte,NConDec.3,2011(Clemson38-10).Opponent-ConnorShawofSouthCarolinahad107rushingyardsatColumbia,SConNov.26,2011(SouthCarolina34-13).

100 Rushing Yards By QuarterbackClemson -Woodrow Dantzler had 135 rushing yards vs. Duke atClemson,SConDec.1,2001(Clemson59-31).Opponent-ConnorShawofSouthCarolinahad107rushingyardsatColumbia,SConNov.26,2011(SouthCarolina34-13).

100 Rushing Yards By Two PlayersClemson-Andre Ellingtonhad122rushingyardsandJamieHarperhad101rushingyardsvs.NorthTexasatClemson,SConSept.4,2010(Clemson35-10).Opponent-JonathanDwyerofGeorgiaTechhad110rushingyardsandJoshNesbitthad103rushingyardsatTampa,FLonDec.5,2009(GeorgiaTech39-34).

100 Rushing Yards By Three PlayersClemson - James Davis (143), C.J. Spiller (127), and DemerickChancellor(113)vs.LouisianaTechatClemson,SConSept.30,2006(Clemson51-0).Opponent-Neveraccomplished.

100 Rushing Yards & 100 Passing YardsClemson-WoodrowDantzlerhad135rushingyardsand243pass-ingyardsvs.DukeatClemson,SConDec.1,2001(Clemson59-31).Opponent-ConnorShawofSouthCarolinahad107rushingyardsand 210 passing yards at Columbia, SC on Nov. 26, 2011 (SouthCarolina34-13).

200 Rushing YardsClemson-Andre Ellingtonhad212rushingyardsvs.MarylandatCollegePark,MDonOct.15,2011(Clemson56-45).Opponent-BrandenOreofVirginiaTechhad203rushingyardsatBlacksburg,VAonOct.26,2006(VirginiaTech24-7).

25 CompletionsClemson - Tajh Boyd completed 27-43 passes vs.Wake Forest atClemson,SConNov.12,2011(Clemson31-28).Opponent - Brandon Cox of Auburn completed 25-39 passes atAtlanta,GAonDec.31,2007(Auburn23-20).

300 Passing YardsClemson-Tajh Boydpassedfor343yardsvs.WakeForestatClemson,SConNov.12,2011(Clemson31-28).Opponent - ClintTrickett of Florida State passed for 336 yards atClemson,SConSept.24,2011(Clemson35-30).

10 ReceptionsClemson-Sammy Watkinshad10receptionsvs.AuburnatClemson,SConSept.17,2011(Clemson38-24).Opponent-AndreCallenderofBostonCollegehad11receptionsatClemson,SConNov.17,2007(BostonCollege20-17).

100 Receiving YardsClemson-DeAndre Hopkinshad124receivingyardsvs.N.C.StateatRaleigh,NConNov.19,2011(N.C.State37-13).Opponent - D.J. Coles ofVirginiaTech had 116 receiving yards atCharlotte,NConDec.3,2011(Clemson38-10).

100 Receiving Yards By Two PlayersClemson-AaronKellyhad174yardsandTylerGrishamhad100yardsvs.VirginiaTechatClemson,SConOct.6,2007(VirginiaTech41-23).Opponent-EronRileyofDukehad130yardsandBenPatrickhad100yardsatClemson,SConNov.5,2005(Clemson49-20).

100 Interception Return YardsClemson -Willie Underwood had 101 yards on two interceptionreturnsvs.SouthCarolinaatClemson,SConNov.22,1980(Clemson27-6).Opponent-DennisTabronofDukehad128yardsonthreeintercep-tionreturnsatClemson,SConOct.18,1980(Duke34-17).

100 Punt Return YardsClemson-C.J.Spillerhad119yardsonthreepuntreturnsvs.BostonCollegeatClemson,SConSept.19,2009(Clemson25-7).Opponent-EddieRoyalofVirginiaTechhad117yardsonthreepuntreturnsatClemson,SConOct.6,2007(VirginiaTech41-23).

150 Kickoff Return YardsClemson - Sammy Watkins had 207 yards on five kickoff returnsvs.MarylandatCollegePark,MDonOct.15,2011(Clemson56-45).Opponent-T.J.ThorpeofNorthCarolinahad182yardsonfourkickoffreturnsatClemson,SConOct.22,2011(Clemson59-38).

Four Field GoalsClemson -Chandler Catanzarowas5-5withmakesof38,42,18,20,and47yardsvs.BostonCollegeatClemson,SConOct.8,2011(Clemson36-14).Opponent-ScottBlairofGeorgiaTechwas4-4withmakesof48,49,28,and40yardsatTampa,FLonDec.5,2009(GeorgiaTech39-34).

50-Yard Field GoalClemson-RichardJacksonkickeda51-yardfieldgoalvs.MarylandatCollegePark,MDonOct.3,2009(Maryland24-21).Opponent-DustinHopkinsofFloridaStatekickeda55-yardfieldgoalatTallahassee,FLonNov.13,2010(FloridaState16-13).

Interception Return For TouchdownClemson - Kourtnei Brown intercepted a Bryn Renner pass andreturnedit20yardsforatouchdownvs.NorthCarolinaatClemson,SConOct.22,2011(Clemson59-38).Opponent-CameronChismofMarylandinterceptedaTajh Boydpassandreturnedit46yardsforatouchdownatCollegePark,MDonOct.15,2011(Clemson56-45).

Punt Return For TouchdownClemson-C.J.Spillerreturnedapunt77yardsforatouchdownvs.BostonCollegeatClemson,SConSept.19,2009(Clemson25-7).Opponent-MikeCampanaroofWakeForestreturnedapunt50yardsforatouchdownatClemson,SConNov.12,2011(Clemson31-28).

Blocked Punt Return For TouchdownClemson - La’Donte Harris returned a blocked punt 10 yards foratouchdownvs.SouthCarolinaatColumbia,SConNov.24,2007(Clemson23-21).Opponent-RoderickRollinsofBostonCollegereturnedablockedpunt14yardsforatouchdownatChestnutHill,MAonNov.1,2008(Clemson27-21).

Kickoff Return For TouchdownClemson-Sammy Watkinsreturnedakickoff89yardsforatouch-downvs.MarylandatCollegePark,MDonOct.15,2011(Clemson56-45).Opponent-T.J.ThorpeofNorthCarolinareturnedakickoff100yardsforatouchdownatClemson,SConOct.22,2011(Clemson59-38).

Fumble Return For TouchdownClemson - Kourtnei Brown returned a fumble 26 yards for atouchdown vs. North Carolina at Clemson, SC on Oct. 22, 2011(Clemson59-38).Opponent-BjoernWernerofFloridaStatereturnedafumble25yardsforatouchdownatClemson,SConSept.24,2011(Clemson35-30).

Recovered Fumble For TouchdownClemson - Chris Jones recovered a fumble in the endzone for atouchdownvs.FurmanatClemson,SConSept.5,1998(Clemson33-0).Opponent-SamCowartofFloridaStaterecoveredafumbleintheendzoneforatouchdownatClemson,SConSept.20,1997(FloridaState35-28).

Touchdown By Offensive LinemanClemson-Brandon Thomasrecoveredafumbleintheendzonevs.GeorgiaTechatAtlanta,GAonOct.29,2011(GeorgiaTech31-17).Opponent - Peter Anderson of Georgia fell on the ball in theendzoneafteraLarsTatefumbleatClemson,SConSept.21,1985(Georgia20-13).

Touchdown By Defensive LinemanClemson - Kourtnei Brown returned a fumble 26 yards for atouchdown vs. North Carolina at Clemson, SC on Oct. 22, 2011(Clemson59-38).Opponent-BjoernWernerofFloridaStatereturnedafumble25yardsforatouchdownatClemson,SConSept.24,2011(Clemson35-30).

Three Passing TouchdownsClemson-Tajh Boydthrewthreetouchdownpassesvs.VirginiaTechatCharlotte,NConDec.3,2011(Clemson38-10).Opponent-ConnorShawofSouthCarolinathrewthreetouchdownpassesatColumbia,SConNov.26,2011(SouthCarolina34-13).

Four TouchdownsClemson -C.J.Spillerscoredfourrushingtouchdownsvs.GeorgiaTechatTampa,FLonDec.5,2009(GeorgiaTech39-34).Opponent-LaMontJordanofMarylandscoredfourrushingtouch-downsatCollegePark,MDonOct.16,1999(Clemson42-30).

20 PointsClemson -C.J.Spillerscored four rushingtouchdowns (24points)vs.GeorgiaTechatTampa,FLonDec.5,2009(GeorgiaTech39-34).Opponent-LaMontJordanofMarylandscoredfourrushingtouch-downs (24 points) at College Park, MD on Oct. 16, 1999 (Clemson42-30).

SafetyClemson-MalcolmLongillegallybattedafumbleintheendzoneforasafetyvs.S.C.StateatClemson,SConSept.20,2008(Clemson54-0).Opponent-JimmyManersfellontheballintheendzoneforasafetyvs.FloridaStateatClemson,SConSept.3,2007(Clemson24-18).

Blocked PuntClemson-Drew TraylorblockedaJoeyScribner-Howardpuntvs.South Carolina at Columbia, SC on Nov. 26, 2011 (South Carolina34-13).Opponent - QuentonWashington of South Florida blocked aDawson ZimmermanpuntatCharlotte,NConDec.31,2010(SouthFlorida31-26).

50-Yard Punting AverageClemson-Dawson Zimmermanhada51.5-yardaverageonsixpuntsvs.NorthTexasatClemson,SConSept.4,2010(Clemson35-10).Opponent - Ryan Plackemeier ofWake Forest had a 52.0-yardaverageonfourpuntsatWinston-Salem,NConOct.1,2005(WakeForest31-27).

ANDRE ELLINGTON RUSHED FOR 125 YARDS IN THE TIGERS’ 38-10 WIN OVER #3 VIRGINIA TECH IN THE ACC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME ON DECEMBER 3, 2011.

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