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4 months

Benedict Umeh is a four-star, top 150 defensive lineman who just signed with Stanford. In July, he was diagnosed with Stage IV Hodgkin Lymphoma. Today, he signed with his dream school cancer free. His story: @benedict_umeh @TheAthleticCFB

Stanford-bound Benedict Umeh has a new appreciation for football … and life

One of the most talented defensive players in the 2024 class missed his entire season season after being diagnosed with Stage IV lymphoma.

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2 years

Jim Larranaga in his opening statement: "I was tuned into the games before us and I listened to Charles Barkley tell the CBS crew that if Auburn won, he would take off his shirt. And I thought to myself, 'Man, no one wants to see that Charles.'"

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3 years

OMG A chick didn't mute her Zoom line and just said out loud "poor Trevor needs to shave his stache." Trevor: "*pause* ... thank you."

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Dabo Swinney is really upset: "This game was not canceled because of COVID. COVID was just an excuse to cancel the game." Says FSU administration forfeited the game. If FSU wants to play Clemson, they can home to Death Valley, he says. Or they can pay for Clemson's travel.

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2 years

Dabo Swinney’s statement on Brent Venables:

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Dabo Swinney on FSU again: "I’m not really worried much about what they say down there in Tallahassee. I’ve been in this league 18 years, I’ve been the head coach for 12. They’ve had three head coaches in four years."

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3 years

Dabo Swinney: "God’s good when you’re 15-0 and God’s good when you’re 4-3. That’s just the way it is."

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3 years

DJ Uiagalelei is asked if he has a favorite NFL team: “The team I want to go to is whatever team doesn’t have state taxes.”

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2 years

Dabo Swinney says Clemson's bus driver in Louisville, Linda, told him on the way to the stadium Saturday that she's been driving teams for 15 years. "She said, 'I just want you to know this is the best group of young men and people that I have ever in 15 years dealt with."'

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1 year

I recently chatted with a Mississippi HS coach about Mike Leach as a recruiter. In 2019, Leach came by the school to visit a prospect and spend some time with the HS coach in his office. As they chatted, Leach started talking about his love for Labrador Retrievers. (Thread):

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2 years

Dabo Swinney: "All I can say is if people don’t believe in me after 13 years of what they’ve experienced at Clemson, they ain’t ever gonna believe in me."

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1 month

The NCAA has released a statement. What a nightmare.

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4 years

Trevor Lawrence sees all your tweets about wanting him on your NFL team. He thinks it's funny. He also said he wasn't a huge NFL fan, but did root for the Falcons as a kid.

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3 years

"Absolutely Notre Dame deserves to be in because they're daggum 10-1," Dabo Swinney says. "No way would I punish someone for playing more games. That's what we seem to be doing. .. I don't get that. Notre Dame should be in."

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2 years

What a time to be a woman in sports media

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4 years

Dabo on the Finebaum rant: "You don't worry about criticism from people you wouldn't seek advice from."

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4 years

Mood: Travis Etienne saying he made his decision before the NFL deadline, but wanted to skip a few days of class and play 2K so he stalled in announcing. Mood again: Etienne crushing a meat lovers pizza while Isaiah Simmons ran the 40 at the NFL Combine.

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4 years

C.J Spiller is now an unpaid grad intern at Clemson. He's going to get his masters in athletic leadership. Told Dabo on Sunday he wants to get started in coaching.

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2 years

Dabo Swinney on those Oklahoma rumors that he might be interested in the head coaching job: "No, no I had no contact with Oklahoma from my standpoint. Talked to Oklahoma, but not for me."

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3 years

17 football players graduate from Clemson today, including Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne.

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4 years

Dabo Swinney says Americans have stormed the beaches of Normandy, put man on the moon and created an iPhone. Says this is the greatest country in the history of the universe. Has no doubt football will play, says he's excited to see Death Valley rocking.

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5 years

Dexter Lawrence deserves credit for showing up to media day today to field questions from dozens of reporters. The choice was his — he didn’t have to come. Says he’s a leader and needed to be here.

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2 years

Getting ready for the prom

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7 years

Full circle.

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4 years

Dabo Swinney's best quote of the night: "We’re not just a team year in and year out. We’re a program."

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2 years

Dabo Swinney: "No matter who went out or who wasn’t available or what coach wasn't’ here, they showed that Clemson is bigger than any coach, any player. This is Clemson."

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2 years

Dabo Swinney says Jake and Tyler Venables both plan to stay at Clemson.

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3 years

Cornell Powell just ran out of the stadium blowing kisses. A neat moment for someone who waited so long for a year like this one.

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4 years

Dabo Swinney, ranting about how Georgia lost to South Carolina, but Clemson won: "Obviously if we lose this game, they’re going to kick us out. They don’t want to us in there anyway. We’d drop to 20." It appears Dabo has convinced his team no one wants to see Clemson earn a bid..

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2 years

New Clemson DC Wesley Goodwin is asked if he’ll blitz a lot a la Venables: “Yeah, definitely. No risk it, no biscuit.”

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3 years

Dabo Swinney says he got vaccinated in March. Says he wishes he could say the whole team is vaccinated, but they’re not there. “I don’t know a single doctor that said don’t get it.”

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5 years

This girl's graduation cap is so savage

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5 years

😏😏😏

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3 years

Trevor Lawrence made it very clear this season that he wanted to live in the moment and enjoy every second of whatever time he had left at Clemson. He's the last player off the field just now.

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4 years

Korey Foreman, the No. 1 player in the Class of 2021, has decommitted from Clemson, a person with direct knowledge tells The Athletic. Distance from home played a factor for the defensive end and California native. Story coming within the hour.

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2 years

Dabo Swinney on Iowa State coach Matt Campbell: "He's one of the guys in the profession that I will keep up and pay attention to because he's got a lot of substance to him. He coaches for the right reasons."

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5 years

LOTS of questions here at Media Day about the Alabama remarks about Clemson/Clemson not getting its credit. John Simpson says Notre Dame -not Bama- was the best team Clemson played.

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3 years

If this is the end of Trevor Lawrence's career at Clemson, as we all expect it is, I'm incredibly grateful I got to cover him. A highlight of my career. He was a delight in media sessions and was always so steady. It was very cool to see him find his voice. The Jaguars are lucky.

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4 years

This paragraph ❤️

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. @BillPlaschke is a brilliant writer. Here's his column on Kobe Bryant and the heartbreaking news today:

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3 years

Just in from Dabo Swinney: Justyn Ross has been cleared.

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6 years

Things you won't see from a box score last night: Christian Wilkins, before he answered any media questions, went out of his way to recognize Frank Thomas, a retired first sergeant who served 25 years as an engineer in the Army and sang "God Bless America" before the 4th quarter.

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4 years

From Dabo Swinney:

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6 years

St. John’s players having to go physically pay for a T-Shirt of a regional they just competed their tails off in is so bizarre. And sad.

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3 years

Trevor Lawrence on his future legacy: "At the end of the day, I want people to speak more to my character than the type of player I am, or was."

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4 years

Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence: "We’re in a pretty good situation when we’re kind of disappointed in a 18 point win."

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3 years

Travis Etienne on the block he got from Trevor Lawrence: "I see Trev and I see the guy and I'm like, 'Shiiii, well i’m gonna try."'

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4 years

Brent Venables, asked if the No. 3 seed is a chip: “I’m not mad. I never think we’re any good anyway.”

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4 years

Dabo Swinney says the hotel ballroom practice yesterday might have been one of the best of the season. Said Clemson had the opp to practice at the Saints like LSU did, but didn't want to change its schedule. So we can chill on the conspiracy theories.

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4 years

Dabo says the Tua news is not only a big loss for Alabama, but a big loss for college football. He's currently singing his praises. Says he is the epitome of a winner, a great competitor, has a great heart and is one of the best competitors/young people he has seen.

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6 years

Dabo Swinney said he saw inspiring leadership this week. Christian Wilkins didn't tell anyone, but he took Trevor Lawrence to breakfast on Wednesday. Someone sent a picture to Dabo.

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5 years

Clemson lands 7 players on the All-ACC Academic team, which requires a 3.0 GPA from the previous semester and a 3.0 cumulative GPA: - Adam Choice -Justin Falcinelli -Kendall Joseph -Trevor Lawrence -Sean Pollard -Amari Rodgers -Christian Wilkins

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4 years

Dabo asked about why he believes the ACC is on the up based on what he saw outside of Clemson: "Well, I saw a guy like Sam Howell. I saw Mack Brown come in and take North Carolina to a bowl."

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4 years

Dabo says he’s embarrassed to say he didn’t know all the history on Clemson’s campus, but he’s learning. Now praising DeAndre Hopkins and Deshaun Watson for speaking out. Says you can’t expect players to hear your cheers if you can’t hear their cries.

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4 years

ily @taylorswift13

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5 years

Clemson just honored a retired general who flew over 2,000 combat missions and rescued over 5,000 injured soldiers as an Army helicopter pilot and a Vietnam vet. Powerful moment here at Death Valley.

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3 years

The Athletic reached out to Clemson about the Clemson/SEC rumor making rounds today. An athletics spokesperson just now: "There is no truth to the report that Clemson University has been in contact with the Southeastern Conference regarding membership."

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4 years

Breaking injury update from Clemson: Justyn Ross is going to have surgery Friday. When he had an X-ray after the spring injury, he learned he was born with something called congenital fusion. He will not play this season.

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Trevor Lawrence on his staredown of the SC sideline: "I was kind of looking at the crowd but then I was facing the bench so I was like 'Might as well look at them, too."' #Ok ...

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5 years

Isaiah Simmons, Cornell Powell, Diondre Overton and Jordan Williams all went out to Missouri over the bye week to see Kelly Bryant play.

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2 years

If Clemson starts Xavier Thomas, Myles Murphy, Bryan Bresee and Tyler Davis in 2022, that's three former five-star prospects and three former top-10 recruits all on the same line. Davis, a former four-star, has been as consistent as any DT the Tigers have had. Big yikes for OLs.

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4 years

Can't remember what time Clemson and GT were actually supposed to kick off tonight, but I'm pretty sure Travis Etienne has already rushed for a 80-something-yard TD by now.

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5 years

Don't let it get lost in the shuffle of the Dabo/Steve Smith news: Clemson women's basketball coach Amanda Butler has been given a $50,000 raise in salary and a new five-year contract for her stellar performance this season turning a sleeping program around.

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5 years

The student section has broken out into a "CHASE - BRICE" back and forth chant. I'll say this: he seems to be one of the most popular players on Clemson's whole team.

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4 years

Justyn Ross has been cleared to lift weights again, Dabo Swinney says. Big check up in December should give more clarity on his situation.

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5 years

Will Swinney just drove Trevor Lawrence into the facility on a moped, Lawrence's hair flowing in the wind on the back. It was a great moment.

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Isaiah Simmons will never get the publicity other Clemson defenders get, but his story is cool for 2 reasons. 1. Clemson had no idea who he was until 8 days before he signed. 2. He’s Clemson’s leading tackler despite being brand new to his position —

The unlikely success story of Clemson's Isaiah Simmons, the Tigers' leading tackler

Clemson had no idea who Isaiah Simmons was eight days before Signing Day three years ago. Then, he was a safety. Now, the linebacker is clicking as he is set

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2 years

Dabo Swinney: "I hope if anything comes from this season, people can appreciate what's happened at Clemson over the previous seasons and how hard it is to win."

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4 years

DJ U says his first memory of watching Clemson was when Tajh Boyd was here. He was in middle school. Saw Boyd throwing bombs, said it was the type of offense he wanted to play in and liked the orange.

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5 years

Dabo Swinney has been named the ACC Coach of the Year.

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3 years

News out of Clemson: Clemson DC Brent Venables has been extended through 2025-26. He'll make $2.5 million a year.

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5 years

John Simpson grew up in one of Charleston's toughest, most dangerous neighborhoods, cut grass to buy his own school clothes and always stayed out of trouble thanks to his mom. Now, the future youth counselor is thriving on Clemson's football team:

Clemson's John Simpson: From one of Charleston's toughest neighborhoods to football glory

Clemson's John Simpson hasn't had it easy in life. But now the North Charleston native is thriving as a starter on the Tigers' College Football Playoff team.

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1 year

"As genuine as all get-out," the HS coach said of Leach. I thought it was so sweet that, of course, Mike Leach was a dog lover. Praying for his family and loved ones.

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5 years

Dabo Swinney also just started singing "APPLE BOTTOM JEANS, BOOTS WITH THE FUR" in honor of Clemson OL coach Robbie Caldwell. Apparently that's his jam, according to his wife. It's been a beautifully weird night.

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2 years

The ACC has never needed Notre Dame more than it does right now.

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3 years

Dabo Swinney says that Clemson will honor Bobby Bowden this weekend at Clemson-FSU. He says Tommy Bowden will be in town for his first game back since leaving.

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3 years

More Dabo Swinney on families at Rose Bowl: "It makes no sense to me to put a bunch of kids on a plane and fly them all the way to California to play in an empty stadium. That makes zero sense." Says he feels this way regardless if Clemson is in CFP. Feels this for all teams.

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4 years

"We've gone international," Dabo says of Ajou Ajou becoming official. When Dabo first met him he said, "I"m Dabo Dabo."

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3 years

Dabo Swinney, asked if anyone is standing out, goes straight to punter Will Spiers. "Just absolutely launching the football."

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5 years

Good for Clelin. One of the most thoughtful, kind football players I’ve covered. Oakland getting a good one.

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5 years

omg this is so weird. Disney is about to film its halftime thing and there's a bunch of actors at the top of the hill in Clemson uniforms pretending to run down. They're swaying back and forth and everything. There's a fake Tommy Bowden, too.

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5 years

Joseph Ngata: 5 catches for 127 yards Frank Ladson: 5 catches for 102 yards. Both of them AND Tee Higgins AND Justyn Ross all at Trevor Lawrence's disposal this fall... holy smokes.

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3 years

Dabo Swinney says that when he found out about Tony Elliott, he didn't have to think about how Clemson would handle it because he had already mapped out a plan earlier in the season for what he would do if any member of the staff was ever unavailable. His staff "depth chart."

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3 years

Dabo Swinney: "It’s my job to help them get better and we’ll do that. But all you can do is congratulate Notre Dame because they did an amazing job." Says not being able to run the ball/not containing Book was critical.

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4 years

Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence and DT Bryan Bresee are both celebrating birthdays today. Dabo Swinney: "Good day in heaven for football players on this day."

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3 years

Cornell Powell: "To me personally, Trevor is a phenomenal college football player, but he’s an ever better person. The media doesn’t see half the stuff he does off the field. ... He's a better friend than anyone could ask for."

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4 years

Pray for @deshaunwatson

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5 years

Trevor Lawrence's No. 1 fan is 30 years older than him, has special needs, works part time at the local Burger King and has been the football manager at @CHSHurricaneFB for more than three decades. Meet Edgar -- he's a total treat:

A visit with the second most famous person in Trevor Lawrence’s hometown

Edgar Moore instantly recognized the Clemson quarterback's talent, and he lends greater perspective, too.

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2 years

Clemson CBs Mike Reed coach on staying put: "My family feels appreciated and wanted. For me, it was a no brainer. I love my kids and when I say my kids, I mean my players. ... I'm not ready to leave my kids."

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6 years

Just asked Kelly Bryant how he internalizes things when the line of questioning was always Deshaun, Deshaun, Deshaun last year and now Trevor, Trevor, Trevor this year. "I just focus on Kelly, Kelly, Kelly." Well played from the always up-beat Clemson QB.

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2 years

A little bit of news: Starting today, I'm shifting into a new role for @TheAthleticCFB to cover recruiting full time. I'm pumped! I'll still cover Clemson and the state of SC in football and other sports, but will primarily be focused on SEC and East Coast recruiting.

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3 years

Lane Kiffin just now on GameDay called Ole Miss “Little Ole Miss” ahead of a matchup with Alabama. “Dabo did it and it worked.” 😂

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3 years

Dabo Swinney just used the term "thumb gangsters" as a synonym for "keyboard warriors" lmao

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3 years

DJ Uiagalelei has taken a lot of criticism this season for missed throws, but he's also put the ball right where it needs to be several times and has gotten no help from his pass catchers.

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5 years

Hunter Renfrow is one of 10 semifinalists for the Burlsworth Trophy, an award given to the best football player in America who began his career as a walk-on. Fitting.

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2 years

Dabo Swinney from the podium: "This team right here, what makes them special is because they didn’t make excuses. We had 28 scholarship players (unavailable) tonight. And they never flinched. Never said a word."

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As a high schooler, Travis Etienne asked his coach the same question every day for months: “Has Clemson called?” Until the very last minute, the answer was no. A long read on how Clemson almost missed out on one of its most prolific running backs ever:

The recruitment of Travis Etienne: How Clemson almost let the superstar get away

Clemson came dangerously close to missing out on Travis Etienne. Now, the Tigers can't imagine their backfield without the star running back.

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1 year

I am so happy for Trevor and Travis

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2 years

Four NFL Combine invites for Clemson: CB Andrew Booth CB Mario Goodrich WR Justyn Ross LB Baylon Spector

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5 years

Really nice gesture by Clemson to honor Clelin Ferrell's late father tonight on Senior Day, who served for 31 years.

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It might seem shocking on Twitter, but this loss was inevitable in many ways. Clemson's defense bailing out an ugly offense was never going to be sustainable for the long haul.

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3 years

Former Clemson WR Artavis Scott is joining Dabo Swinney's support staff. He should arrive in town Friday.

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5 years

Dabo Swinney says he can't wait for film session Monday. "It's called accountability." Oh to be a fly on the wall ....

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