Tigers Still In Nkemdiche's Top Five

Robert Nkemdiche

   Rivals.com recently interviewed Robert Nkemdiche and here is his breakdown of his Top 5.

Tigers Land Verbal from 4 Star OLB

   
   Four star OLB Dorian O'Daniel opted to end his recruitment earlier this evening when he committed to the Clemson Tigers. 

Orange & White Halftime Update

At the end of the first half, the score is 20-13 with the Orange team leading. The receivers have stood out, making some highlight reel catches led by Martavis Bryant's 17 yard leaping touchdown grab over Martin Jenkins. Nuke has been by far the most consistent threat, seemingly catching everything thrown his way. Sammy Watkins has made the defense respect him with several screen catches, and Charone Peake has made some nice plays as well.
Tajh Boyd has once again been inconsistent, throwing 1 td while throwing 2 interceptions. It should be noted that Sammy Watkins is not on Boyd's team which could be a key to his discomfort.
The defense had made some key stops and the coaches were right to praise the interior line. Grady Jarrett and Josh Watson are two DTs that have stood out for each team. Jarrett shows great promise as a pass rusher.
Will be happy to see all this talent on the field "together" this fall!

Pre Spring Game Thoughts

    The Tigers take to the field for the annual Orange & White game this afternoon at 4:00 pm.  From the new offensive linemen to new Defensive Coordinator Brent Venables, there will be plenty of interesting things to watch in this little taste of April football.

Venables Chooses Clemson Over Oklahoma

 
  Coach Brent Venables was introduced as the new defensive coordinator at Clemson University on Friday afternoon.  The announcement came after a great deal of drama throughout the week as rumors ran rampant through Tiger Town.  Coach Venables was very impressive in his first press conference and appeared relaxed and confident.  He feels that he and Coach Swinney share a vision of success, a vision of championships.

Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney Named Bobby Dodd COY

   The announcement was made tonight at halftime on ESPN at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl game between Auburn and Virginia.  Swinney is the first Clemson football coach to win a National Coach of the Year honor since 1981 when Danny Ford was named National Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association and the Football Writers Association.
 Per The AP

Clemson Hammers Va Tech.

Clemson is headed back to the Orange Bowl for the
first time since the 1981 National Championship

Final

(5) Virginia Tech 10

(11-2, 7-1 ACC)

(20) Clemson 38

(10-3, 6-2 ACC)

Clemson dominated VT in the ACC Championship. Per the AP.