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Today's Features

6 Raymond Priester

41 Senior Spotlight

43 Senior Sponsors

54 Hall of Famers

57 Lorenzo Bromell

65 Steve Ensminger

68 Clemson Basketball

77 Clemson Baseball

119 Stats, stats, stats

120 The Last Word

On the Cover

Raymond Priester was the only active college football player to hold his school's rushing record on a game, season and career basis entering the 1997 season. He has established 13 other Clemson records and will go down in history as one of the school's greatest players. Cover Photos by Jim Moriarty

Players and Coaches

Alphabetical Roster, Clemson 58

Alphabetical Roster, Opponents .63

Assistant Coaches, Clemson 14

Graduate Assistant coaches 17

Head Coach Tommy West 13

Starting Lineups 60

Meet the Tigers 37

Numerical Roster, Clemson 60

Numerical Roster, Opponents 61

Opponent Player Information 78

Stats, Notes 119

Strength Coaches, Clemson 42

Tiger Rookies 40

The Departments

Alma Mater 115

Athletic Staff 35

Band Feature 115

Board of Trustees 8

Clemson Radio Network 28

Coaches, All Sports 20

Courtesy Car Donors 22

Emergency Services 24

IPTAY 81

IPTAY Donors 85

IPTAY Officers 86

Managers 80

Medical Staff 33

Memorial Stadium 45

Official's Signals 25

Photo of the Week 53

Stadium Information 27

Tiger P.A.W.S 116

Tiger Traditions 75

Trainers 80

University Feature 67

University President 11

University Commission 44

Vickery Hall 47

Credits

Editor: Tim Bourret Program Manager: Tim Match Editorial Staff: Bob Bradley, Sam Blackman, Brenda Rabon, Brett Berg, Amy Moore, Brian Hennessy, Adair Clary, Kim Johnson, Will Peeler, James Brunson, Emily Rabon, Jeff Martin, Andy Linn, Meredith Merritt Photos by: Jim Moriarty, Jim Graham, Bob Waldrop, Vern Verna, Dave Lewis, Eddie Cliffe, Mark Cramer, Kerry Capps, Patrick Wright, Carolina Photo of Charlotte, NC, Action Sports of Atlanta, GA, Mark Houde, Ken Ruinard, LSU Sports Information Office

Today's Game

Tigers try to continue (binning streak ouer North Carolina in Death Oalleg

by Tim Bourret

Clemson Seniors have set 44 Records

Today's game is the final contest in Death Valley for Clemson's 19 seniors. This class has a chance to go to three con- secutive bowl games, something a senior group has not done since the senior class of 1991, which went to a bowl all four years.

Clemson's seniors include some of the school's great players, especially on offense, where five players hold a com- bined 44 school records. The class includes Raymond Priester, Clemson's career rushing leader, Nealon Greene, the school's career passing leader and total offense leader, and Tony Home, Clemson's single season record holder for receptions and all-purpose running.

Jim Bundren and Glenn Rountree are also record setters as offensive linemen. They have started each of the last 44 games, every game of their respective careers. They are certainly common denominators in the Clemson offense. Bundren has the record for total starts by a Clemson offensive tackle and they com- bine to hold the record for consecutive starts by an offensive lineman. Rountree received his degree from Clemson last August and Bundren will receive his in December. Priester, Greene and Home would be the first to tell you they couldn't accomplish anything the last four years without Rountree and Bundren blocking up front the last 44 games.

There are many other significant con-

tributors from this senior class that has won 26 football games over the last four years. Lamont Hall has shown his abilities as a tight end and a fullback this year and his 12 catches are the most by a Clemson tight end in a season since 1991. Ed Altman has been a steady contributor in the offensive line after coming back from a torn ACL injury.

Defensively, Raymond White has been a consistent leader of the defensive line, along with Tony Plantin, for four seasons. Lorenzo Bromell has been a starter this year after he transferred from a junior col- lege. Mond Wilson is approaching the 300 tackle mark, something only 10 other Clemson players in history have done. Those four seniors are big reasons Clemson ranks among the top five in the nation in rushing defense.

Clemson 1997 Seniors

Name	Pos	Hometown
Ed Altman	C	Waycross, GA
Derek Basileo	WR	Deerfield Beach, FL
Elmer Bench	SN	Manning, SC
Lorenzo Bromell	DT	Choppee, SC
Jim Bundren	OT	Wilmington, DE
James Chappell	WR	Columbia, SC
Jason Collins	TE	Slidell, LA
Rudy Currie	OLB	Cleveland, OH
Adrian Greene	WR	Loris, SC
Nealon Greene	QB	Yonkers, NY
Lamont Hall	TE	Clover, SC
Tony Home	WR	Rockingham, NC
Mark Landry	OT	Atlanta, GA
Matt McLeod	C	Clemson, SC
Tony Plantin	DT	Pendleton, SC
Raymond Priester TB	Allendale, SC

Glenn Rountree OG Suffolk, VA Raymond White DT Clinton, MS Mond Wilson LB Tupelo, MS

Clemson vs. North Carolina Series

Clemson holds a 29-15-1 advantage in the series with North Carolina that dates back to 1 897, the second year of football at Clemson. That 1897 game was just the sixth game in Clemson football history and the Tar Heels won the contest 28-0. It was the first game for the Tigers against a team that is currently in the ACC. Obviously the league was not formed until 1953.

Clemson has won nine of the last 11 games and 13 of the last 16 in the series. North Carolina broke Clemson's seven- game winning streak in the series in 1993, 24-0 in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels were victorious last year 45-0, their largest mar- gin of victory ever against Clemson.

North Carolina has not won at Clemson since 1980, a 24-19 victory on ABC TV. Lawrence Taylor provided the key play of that game for North Carolina, a sack of Clemson quarterback Homer Jordan late in the fourth period with Clemson inside the Tar Heel 10. Clemson has won seven in a row over North Carolina in Death Valley by a combined score of 188-69.

Clemson won the 1994 game in Chapel Hill, 28-17. It was Clemson's top win of 1994 as the Tar Heels were ranked 12th in the nation in the USA Today poll entering the game. Nealon Greene was 9- 12 passing for 104 yards.

In 1995, North Carolina's last trip to Clemson, the Tigers were victorious, 17-10. It was a classic defensive game. Brian

The 1997 Seniors will be playing their final game in Death Valley.

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Dawkins, now with the Philadelphia Eagles, provided the big play with a 49- yard interception return for a touchdown. Nealon Greene threw a 30-yard touch- down pass to Joe Woods and Anthony Simmons had 19 tackles. Mond Wilson, playing for the injured Andye McCrorey, had a career high 16 tackles for the Clemson defense that intercepted five North Carolina passes, two by Peter Ford and one by Andy Ford.

Clemson has six wins over North Carolina when the Tar Heels enter the game as a ranked team. The most shock- ing took place in 1992 when a Clemson team that would end the season with a 5-6 record, earned a 40-7 victory over 18th ranked North Carolina. It is the largest margin of victory for Clemson in the series.

Clemson wins over Ranked North Carolina

Teams

Year	Site	Score	UNC Rank
1959	Chapel Hill	20-18	12th
1981	Chapel Hill	10-8	8th
1982	Clemson	16-13	18th
1983	Chapel Hill	16-3	10th
1992	Clemson	40-7	18th
1994	Chapel Hill	28-17	12th

Records/Accomplishments in Range

Here is a list of records that are in range for Clemson individuals heading into the North Carolina game

*Tony Home needs two touchdown receptions to break the Clemson single season record. He has seven and the record is eight by Perry Tuttle in 1981 and Terrance Roulhac in 1984.

*Tony Home needs 65 receiving yards to set the Clemson single season recep- tion yardage mark. He has 851 and the record is 915 by Perry Tuttle in 1980.

Nealon Greene needs two touchdown passes to break Mike Eppley's single sea- son record. Greene has 13 and Eppley had 14 in 1984

*Nealon Greene needs 20 yards rush- ing to reach 1000 for his career.

*Nealon Greene has completed 64.8 percent of his passes in 1 997, ahead of the record of 59.6 by Mike Eppley in 1983.

•Raymond Priester needs two recep- tions to become Clemson's career recep- tion leader for a running back. He has 44 and the record is 45 by Ray Yauger, 1968- 70.

'Raymond Priester needs 246 yards to reach 4000 rushing yards for his career

'Raymond Priester needs 256 rushing yards to record his third straight 1000-yard season.

*Mond Wilson needs 10 tackles to reach 300 for his career.

Awards Candidates on Display Today

No less than eight players between the two teams in today's game were still under consideration for national awards heading into this week. Five North Carolina players

and three Clemson players were in the finalist or semifinalist stages for the Lombardi (lineman), Walker (running back), Butkus (linebacker), Biletnikof (wide receiver) or Thorpe Awards (defen- sive back).

Entering this week, Clemson's Raymond Priester was still under consider- ation for the Doak Walker Award, given to the top running back in the nation, Tony Home was a semifinalist for the Fred Biletnikof Award, given to the top receiver in the country, and Anthony Simmons was a semifinalist for the Dick Butkus Award, given to the top linebacker in the country.

North Carolina players still prominent in the run for the national awards by position are Greg Ellis, a finalist for the Lombardi Award, Brian Simmons and Kivuusama Mays, both semifinalists for the Butkus Award, and Dre Bly and Greg Williams, both Thorpe Award candidates.

All of these awards will be announced on December 13th during the College Football Awards show on ESPN.

North Carolina Update

North Carolina enters today's game ranked eighth in the country by Associated Press with an 8-1 record. The Tar Heels are coming off their only loss of the sea- son, a 20-3 setback to now number-one ranked Florida State. Tar Heel coach Mack Brown has done an outstanding job with his program. North Carolina won just two games his first two years, now they have lost just three in the last two seasons.

North Carolina features an outstanding defense, among the top five in the country in just about all areas. North Carolina is fourth in rushing defense, fourth in pass defense and third in total defense. Rarely do you see a team that ranks in the top five in the nation in all three areas. Five play- ers on the North Carolina defense are familiar names to All-America voters. Kivuusama Mays is the top tackier with 103 stops, including 14.5 tackles for loss. Brian Simmons has 92 tackles and 12 tackles for loss. Both are in the top 10 for the Butkus Award.

Greg Ellis is among the top defensive linemen in the country by virtue of his selection as one of the final four for the Lombardi Award. He has 68 tackles, including a team best six sacks. The sec- ondary is led by Dre Bly, who led the nation in interceptions as a freshman. Now, no one throws in his direction. He has 24 tackles for the season. Greg Williams is third in the team in tackles from the sec- ondary with 83 tackles.

The offensive had been led by Oscar Davenport, one of the most efficiency quarterbacks in the country. But, the junior suffered a fractured ankle against Florida State and will not play today. That means Brown must go to his bullpen where he has Chris Keldorf, the first-team AII-ACC quar-

terback a year ago. This season Keldorf has completed 58 percent of his passes for 933 yards and seven TDs.

While two players numbered 41 lead the respective defenses, two players num- ber-27 lead the offenses. Jonathan Linton is the top rusher for North Carolina with 729 yards and seven touchdowns. Clemson's top rusher is Raymond Priester with 744 yards. Both wear number 27.

North Carolina averages 258 yards per game through the air, 22nd highest in the country. Keldorf will have some outstand- ing receivers today, led by Na Brown with 46 for 484 yards and J.C. Stevens with 39 for 524 yards and three scores. North Carolina has five different receivers with at least 20 receptions this year.

Final Game for Jordan

While this is the final home game for Clemson's 19 seniors, it is also the final home game for long time Clemson football assistant Whitey Jordan. Forty years ago Jordan set a Clemson record for yards per reception over the course of the season as a player, a record that stood for over 30 years. He has been an assistant coach under Frank Howard, Hootie Ingram and Ken Hatfield and an assistant athletic director under Tommy West.

In his over 40 years of college football he has also been an assistant coach at SMU, where he coached the Pony Express (Eric Dickerson and Craig James) to a number-two national ranking. He was also the offensive coordinator at Florida when Emmitt Smith was the SEC Player of the Year. He also coached under Mack Brown at North Carolina between 1990-92.

Few have given more to Clemson ath- letics and to Clemson University than Whitey Jordan. "You are fortunate in life to be around a handful of special people, people that give to others continuously. Whitey Jordan is one of those people," said Clemson Head Coach Tommy West.

"From playing at Clemson for Coach Howard, to coaching under him, to coming back to Clemson in recent years, he has done so much for the Clemson program. He was especially helpful to me when I came back to Clemson in 1994 because he had been here with the previous staff. His knowledge and experience in all phas- es of the program was invaluable. He is a very intelligent football man.

"But the thing about Whitey Jordan that I will always remember is the way he gives of himself to other people. He is positive and an enjoyable person to be around. I will treasure the years he worked with us at Clemson."

Jordan will retire from his position at Clemson in February. He does plan to coach under Galen Hall with the Rhein Fire of the World League this winter in Europe. Jordan coached with Hall at Florida in the 1980s.

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Raymond Priester

re's a tot more to Cfemson's starting tailback than his fist of records.

by Tim Bourret

It's August 17, 1994 and it is a day the media has been waiting for.

Clemson policy prohibits the media from talking to the incoming freshmen players until Fan Appreciation Day, which is usually held two weeks into practice. Tommy West's first team is very young so freshmen will have a significant impact. This will certainly be the case at running back where a first-year fresh- man will start at tailback, traditionally, the key position in the Clemson offense.

West's first class signed five outstanding running backs in order to fill this key area. Nationally, it is considered one of the best running back classes in the nation. As the media enters the Clemson locker room, there is a feeling that one of the running backs in the room might some day be considered the greatest running back in Clemson history.

The media crowded around the candi- dates to get that first interview.

Raymond Priester sat by his locker, virtu- ally unnoticed.

The media was right, a future record set- ting running back, the greatest running back in Clemson history, was in their midst, but no one thought it would be Raymond Priester.

Priester entered Clemson after a sterling high school career, but it had been achieved at relatively small Allendale-Fairfax High School in Allendale, SC. He put up gawdy numbers, such as 5,673 career rushing yards and 71 touchdowns.

But, the lead honor in his bio was the fact that he was rated the sixth best linebacker in the Atlantic Region by Bluechip Illustrated. He was a Shrine Bowl player, but unlike the other freshmen running backs in 1994, he was left off the national High School All- America teams. With only one other Division I signee in the history of Allendale prior to Priester, many felt he had accumulated his statistics against weak competition and that the speed of the col- lege game would leave him in a reserve role.

"When I came here I was- n't concerned with prior rank- ings of players, I just felt, this is college and everyone is going to get a fair chance, a clean start," said Priester reflecting on his first days at Clemson. "When I came in I just felt if I worked hard I would get a shot to prove myself."

Priester was and still is one of the hardest workers on the Clemson team and that work ethic paid off early in his career. There was quite a log jam at the tailback position and Priester was the biggest back of the group. Tommy West saw his all-

around talents could be better served at full- back.

"I wasn't jumping about and down about making the move to fullback at first because I had never played the position. You are always a little skeptical about moving to a position you have never played before. But, I went back to my dorm room and talked about it with my parents and it came to me that my main concern was getting on the field, regard- less of how I got there, so I could help the team."

The first three games of the season, as a reserve tailback, Priester had one carry for two yards. He played just a few snaps in Clemson losses to NC State and Virginia. With a 1-2 record West moved Priester to full- back for the Maryland game and the first-year freshman responded with 19 carries for 88 yards and a touchdown.

"I was anxious the first three games, just cheering from the sideline. I kept in the game, it is a team sport, you have to stay pos- itive and cheer your teammates on. Coach (Richard) Bisaccia told me to stay focussed and something positive would come out of it. I was always confident I could do it, and my confidence increased as I got better in prac- tice."

Priester remained the starting fullback for the rest of the season. He concluded the year with 343 yards and three touchdowns on 87 attempts.

Coming into the 1995 season Priester was ranked among the top backs in the nation. ..as a fullback. But, during the dog days of August in 1995, West and Bisaccia moved Priester to tailback. Priester's running style was not of the typical dashing tailback, but he had the ability to hit the hole quickly, especially when he had Emory Smith, much improved himself, providing the lead block.

The result was a record breaking season

Clemson Career Rushing Leaders
Rk Name	Years	IC	Avg	IB	Yards
1. Raymond Priester 1994-97 760	4.95	21	3754
2. Kenny Flowers	1983-86	590	4.94	26	2914
3. Terry Allen	1987-89	523	5.31	28	2778
4. Buddy Gore	1966-68	600	4.29	15	2571
5. Ray Yauger	1968-70	555	4.39	16	2439
6. Chuck McSwain	1979-82	483	4.80	23	2320
7. Stacey Driver	1982-85	476	4.82	15	2293
8. Ken Callicutt	1973-77	492	4.59	11	2256
9. Lester Brown	1976-79	505	4.45	31	2228
10. Rodney Blunt	1989-93	508	4.28	13	2173

Priester has been one of Clemson's most popular players in the 1990s

for Priester. He led the ACC in rushing, the first Tiger to do that since Terry Allen in 1 987, with a Clemson record 1322 yards. The total included 263 yards against Duke, breaking Cliff Austin's all-time single game record. He was a major cog in a Clemon offense that averaged nearly 400 yards per game and led to an 8-3 regular season.

The records continued in 1996, as he bet- tered his 1995 figure by 23 yards, another documentation of his consistency. He fin- ished the year with four consecutive 100-yard games, including a bowl record 151 yards rushing against LSU. He became Clemson's career rushing leader in that game, breaking Kenny Flowers record.

Entering the 1 997 season Priester already had Clemson's rushing record on a game, season and career basis, the only active play- er in college football who could make that claim. This season he led the ACC in rushing and is chasing another 1000 yard season, attempting to be just the sixth player in ACC history to have three 1000-yard seasons.

Priester has accomplished these numbers with a unique style for a tailback. "Raymond Priester is a very physical, strong runner," said NC State Coach Mike O'Cain. "He is apt to just run over you." Priester reminds many of current Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis, who ranks second in the NFL in rush- ing yards this weeks thanks to a bull-dozing style of play. Priester has had just three career rushes of over 40 yards with a long run of 65, so his statistics have not been inflated by a few long runs. He does it by bringing his lunch pail to practice and to games every day.

"Raymond Priester is one of the hardest workers and most consistent people I have ever coached," said Tommy West. "He is a great example to young players. He goes about his job in an unselfish manner. You never would know he has all those records. The way he carries himself, he is one of the most respected players

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Priester came to Clemson from one of the state's smallest schools, but he has put up big numbers.

by his teammates I have been around."

Respect is certainly a word that comes to mind when talking about Raymond Priester. Seldom has a running back had more respect from his offensive linemen, and vice verse. "We take pride in Raymond's accomplish- ments and records," said Jim Bundren, who has started 44 consecutive games blocking for Priester. "It is a unique situation, but when Raymond breaks a record we really feel a part of it, and Raymond always gives us cred- it. We are just as hungry for him to reach 1 000 yards as he is. We have a special bond with him because we came in to the starting lineup together."

"Blocking for Raymond Priester adds to

Priester Owns 16 Clemson Records

Here is a list of the records "We" hold heading into the North Carolina Game *Most yards rushing in a career (3754) *Most yards rushing in a season (1345, in

1996)

"Most yards rushing in a game (263 vs.

Duke, 1995) 'Most all-purpose running yards in a career

(4053)

*Most carries in a career (760) *#Most carries in a game (36 vs. Maryland, 1997)

*Most consecutive carries in a game (12 vs.

Maryland, 1997) *Most yards rushing in a series of 4 games

(599, 1995) *Most 100-yard rushing games in a career

(14, 1994-97) *Most rushes in a season (257, 1996) *Most 100-yard games in a season (7 in

1996)

*Most yards rushing in a bowl game (151 vs.

LSU, 1996 Peach) *#Most consecutive 100-yard rushing games

(5, 1996-97) *# Most 200-yard rushing games in a career

(2)

*Most career starts at running back (40) *Most consecutive starts at running back (29)

our motivation," said Glenn Rountree, like Bundren, a lineman who has made a block on just about all of his 3754 career rushing yards. "We take a lot of pride in the records he breaks, because when Raymond is run- ning the ball well that means we are winning."

Priester's respect for his teammates, especially the offensive linemen is genuine. After he broke the Clemson single game rushing record against Duke in 1995 the offensive linemen tried to pick him up and carry him off the field. Priester wouldn't have it.

"I should have carried the linemen off the field, they are the people who made that pos- sible," said Priester after the game. This type of unselfish behavior is a reason for Priester's high respect level among his teammates. This year at Maryland, when news that Priester had gotten to the 200-yard mark, you would have thought each one of the offensive line- men had carried the ball that day.

When asked about the records he had set during his career, he stopped the interviewer short and said, "you mean the records we have set at Clemson."

"Bundren, Rountree, Lamont Hall, and the other seniors, came into the lineup with me, so we have had the same goals for four years. Those guys have a great work eithic, you can see it in practice everyday. It has been a plea- sure running behind them. I would love to keep playing with those guys. I thank them for what they have done for me and this team."

Priester has had many incredible moments in his Clemson career, but, fittingly, his most memorable time at Clemson sur- rounds a team accomplishment. "My most memorable moment, or time at Clemson came during my sophomore year. We were 3-3 heading into an open week after losing a tough game to Georgia. After having a 5-6 season the previous year, we were at the crossroads. We could have self-destructed."

"But, we didn't, we went to Maryland and won and then made it five wins in a row and brought the program back to being a bowl team. That practice for the Maryland game, and then the game itself, are probably the most memorable moments for me. We really came together as a team, and that is why you play the game." Priester had a major contri- bution in that game with 163 yards rushing in a 24-3 victory.

The team attitude is naturally ingrained in Priester because he has a strong family behind him, in fact, it is similar to a football team. He is the oldest of 10 children (6 sis- ters and 3 brothers) and that large family has taught him the importance of being a team.

"My mom and my dad, Rosella and Raymond, Sr., always supported me growing up. They come to all the home games and have always been there when I was down and been here to share the joys I have had. I love them. Having a big family taught me at an early age to work as a team. I learned the sharing concept and the giving concept at an early age. When you are used to being around a lot of people you don't focus on yourself."

Priester is quick to point out that he has always had strong support from his coaches and advisors at Clemson and in high school. "I had two great high school coaches who

Priester-Horne Looking for 1000-yard seasons

Roomates and teammates Raymond Priester and Tony Home are in range of becoming just the fifth duo in ACC history to reach 1000 yards rushing and 1000 yards receiving in the same season. The last time it happened was in 1995 when Florida State had two 1000-yard receivers and a 1000-yard rusher.

Priester needs 256 yards rushing to reach the 1000 mark and Home needs 151 receiving yards to reach that magic figure. They also have a chance to lead the ACC in their respective categories. It is very unusual, at any time of the season, to have the league's leading rusher and leading receiver.

In fact, you have to go back to 1963 to find the last time an ACC team has done that over the course of a season, and it has happened just twice in league history. In 1963 Ken Williard of North Carolina led the ACC in rushing with 648 yards. That same year his teammate Bob Lacey, tied for the league lead in receiving with 48 receptions.

The only other time in ACC history that the same team has had the top rusher and receiver was in 1957 when Virginia's Fred Polzer led the league in receptions with 25, and teammate Jim Bakhtiar led the league in rushing with 822 yards.

ACC Teams with 1000- Yard Rusher and Receiver

Year	Team	Rusher	Receiver
1970	W. Forest	J. McDougald	W. Baumgardner
		(260-1177)	(55-1000)
1989	Duke	Fi. Cuthbert	Clarkston Hines
		(187-1023)	(61-1149)
1990	Virginia	Terry Kirby	Herman Moore
		(165-1020)	(54-1190)
1995	Florida St.	W. Dunn	E.G. Green
		(166-1242)	(60-1007)
			A. Cooper
			(71-1002)

always put me in the right direction, Doc Davis and Mike Doolittle. Coach West and Coach Bisaccia have done so much for me I can't thank them enough.

"I have had professors here who have taught me a lot. I should need only a couple of classes after May to graduate. The people at Vickery Hall also have helped quite a bit. I have been fortunate. "

Today, Raymond Priester will join his fel- low seniors as they run down the hill for the last time, hear the roar of the Memorial Stadium crowd for the last time, and hopeful- ly gain victory over a ranked opponent. It will be a memorable day for Raymond Priester.

"I just want to be remembered as a person who gave his all for the team. I was brought up that there is no "I" in the word team. The records that have been set are not what you remember, it will be the relationships with my teammates and the experiences we shared."

You can certainly see why, "Everybody Loves Raymond."

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Constantine W. Curris, President Steffen Rogers. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Gary Ransdell, Vice President for Administration and Advancement John Kelly, Vice President Public Service and Agriculture Almeda Rogers Jacks, Vice President for Student Affairs Benjamin W. Anderson, General Counsel Thornton Kirby, Executive Secretary to the Board of Trustees Scott Ludlow, Chief Financial Officer David Stalnaker, Assistant to the President and Executive Director Commission on the Future of Clemson University Academic Administration Debra Broadwell Jackson, Acting Dean of Grad. School Jerome V. Reel, Senior Provost and Dean of Undergrad. Studies William B. Wehrenberg, Dean, Coll. of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences James F. Barker, Dean, College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities Jerry Trapnell, Dean, College of Business and Public Affairs Harold E. Cheatham, Dean, College of Health, Education and Human Dev. Thomas M. Keinath, Dean, College of Engineering and Science Christopher J. Duckenfield, Vice Provost of Computer Information Technology Joseph F. Boykin, Jr., Dean of Libraries A. Dewitt B. Stone, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs

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Since becoming Clemson Universi- ty's 13th president on May 22, 1995, Constantine W. "Deno" Curris has begun to build a vision for the future based on identifying and enhancing those quali- ties that make the university distinctive.

In working to create a strong founda- tion to support Clemson's goal of be- coming a national university, Curris has redirected resources to critical areas, set the recruitment of top students and faculty as well as an increase in research funding as high priorities, and established a select commission of alumni and friends to offer advice and counsel.

The Curris File

Born: November 1 3, 1 940 Spouse: Jo Hern Curris Children: Robert Alexander, Elena Diane

Education:

B.A. in Political Science (magna cum laude) University of Kentucky, 1 962 M.A. in Political Science, University of Illinois, 1965

Ed.D. in Higher Education, Universi- ty of Kentucky, 1 967

Employment Resume:

President and Professor of Public Policy, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa 1983-1995

President, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky, 1973-1983

Vice President and Dean of the Fac- ulty, West Virginia Institute of Technology, Montgomery, WV, 1971- 73

Dean of Student Personnel Pro- grams, Marshall University, Hunting- ton, WV, 1969-71

Director of Academic Programs, West Virginia Board of Education, Charleston, WV, 1968-69

Vice President and Dean of the Fac- ulty, Midway (KY) College, 1965-68

Assistant Coordinator, University of Kentucky Centennial Celebration, 1964-65

Curris' . first challenge upon coming to Clemson was filling key administrative vacancies and building a sense of teamwork and co- operation among deans and executive officers — a task which is largely completed. In addition, he has estab- lished a goal of recruiting more young professors to counter a graying of the Clemson faculty.

Another immediate pri- ority was increasing Clem- son's involvement with state leaders and working with other institutions to reverse declining state funding trends. The efforts helped secure an increase in gener- al state funding for higher education as well as a capi- tal bond bill designed prima- rily for the state's colleges and universities.

Curris has also focused more attention on the univer- sity's information technology infrastructure, which had of- ten been neglected during years of bud- get cuts during the early 90's. Using $2 million of savings from restructuring, Curris funded a plan to extend the infor- mation technology network campus- wide, providing network access to all faculty and bringing 2,000 dormitory rooms online. It was merely the first step in a long-range plan to attain and main- tain technological currency in the class- room.

Another of Curris' early accomplish- ments has been upgrading many basic student and administrative services, such as admissions recruiting, plant maintenance and class registration sys- tems.

Curris also believes in seeking input from experts outside the university. The Commission on the Future of Clemson University was created by the Board of Trustees on Curris' recommendation to build on earlier planning and self-study efforts. In May, more than 300 alumni and friends — leaders in industry and the professions — came to campus for the Commission's first meeting, to hear re- ports on the university's goals and offer perspective and insight to help the uni- versity plan for the 21st century.

Building strong foundations is a test- ed strategy that Curris used while presi-

dent of both Murray State University — where he oversaw extensive campus renovations and improvements — and at the University of Northern Iowa — where he led a move to raise admissions stan- dards and strengthen academic pro- grams.

A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Curris received a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Kentucky, a master's in political science and public administration from the Uni- versity of Illinois, and a doctorate in high- er education from the University of Ken- tucky.

Curris is also a national leader in higher education. He is a past Chair- man of the Board of Directors of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and was a featured par- ticipant in a 1997 national videotelecon- ference on "The New Public University: How Do We Compete in a Changing En- vironment?" Curris is also one of 25 presidents currently serving on the national Kellogg Commission on the Future of Land-Grant Universities.

When his schedule permits, Curris enjoys gardening, fishing, and reading. He is married to Jo Hern Curris, a tax attorney and author, and they have a son Robert Alexander, and a daughter, Elena Diane.

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Tiger mentor has coached in seven Boa*/ Games for Cfemson

Improvement has been the watchword of the Clemson football program since Tommy West became the head coach in December of 1993. Within each of his first three seasons his teams have shown significant improve- ment and gained strength as the season pro- gressed.

His Clemson resume as a head coach includes three bowl appearances, a top 25 ranking in every season, eight road wins and five wins over AP Top 25 teams. His teams have risen in the ACC standings each year, to a number-two finish in 1996. If his 1997 team can appear in a bowl it would be the first time since 1989-91 era that Clemson has appeared in a bowl game three straight years.

Each of his first three seasons has seen the Tigers make a late season run. In 1994, with the youngest offense in Clemson history, one that started seven freshmen at times, the Tigers won three of their last four games, including a victory at 12th ranked North Carolina.

The run of success at the end of the 1995 season had the Tigers in the top 25 of every poll. Clemson won its last five regular season games, including four wins by at least 17 points. West's Tigers were picked fifth in the ACC preseason poll that year, but, thanks to the third best offense in Clemson history and a defense that ranked 10th in the nation against scoring, Clemson fin- ished third in the ACC standings with a 6-2 record, its best league finish since the Tigers won the ACC title in 1 991 .

The 1995 campaign was one in which Clemson excelled in every area. The Tigers ranked fourth in the country in rushing, yet also led the ACC in yards per pass attempt. Defensively, Clemson rated in the top 20 in the nation in rushing defense, passing effi- ciency defense and turnover margin. In terms of special teams, Clemson was the only school in the nation to have an individual ranked in the top 25 in punt- ing, placekicking, punt returns and kick- off returns.

The 1996 season saw Clemson win five of its last six regular season games, including a victory at 15th ranked Virginia, just the third road win over a ranked team in the decade of the 1990s for the Tigers. For the second straight year Clemson won the ACC rushing title and reached a top 25 rank- ing. Again, Clemson won 75 percent of its ACC games, this time finishing tied for second in the league standings with North Carolina. The Tigers were extended a bid to the Peach Bowl to face LSU.

Clemson's improvement on the field is matched with its improvement in the classroom during the West era. Last year 20 Clemson football players made the ACC academic honor roll, the high- est on record. In fact, each of the three highest totals in that area in Clemson

history have taken place under West and the team's cumulative GPA entering 1997 was a 20-year high.

West took over the head coaching posi- tion on November 29, 1993. Less than a month later he already had a bowl victory on his ledger, a 14-13 triumph over Kentucky in the Peach Bowl, Clemson's sixth bowl win in an eight year period. With his debut in the Peach Bowl, West became the sixth coach in NCAA history to make his debut with a pro- gram in a bowl game. However, he was just the second coach in history to make his debut in a bowl game without previously coaching his new team as an assistant coach earlier in the season.

West was a mainstay of a Clemson coaching staff that led the Tigers to a 69-20- 4 record and six Associated Press Top 20 fin- ishes between 1982-89. During West's first tour of duty with the Tigers as an outside line- backer coach, Clemson played in five bowl games (winning four) and claimed four ACC Championships, including three in a row from 1986-88.

Clemson had a 44-10-1 record against ACC competition during his era on the Tiger staff, an 81 percent winning mark. Additionally, five of those Clemson teams ranked in the top 15 in the nation in rushing

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defense and scoring defense, and three ranked in the top 12 in the nation in total defense.

Clemson's 1989 defense ranked fifth in the nation in total defense, rushing defense and scoring defense and West's outside line- backers had a lot to do with that success. His top four outside linebackers that year all played in the NFL in 1994. The list of former West players in the NFL includes Levon Kirkland and Wayne Simmons, both of whom have played in the Super Bowl within the last two years.

West began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at Tennessee (his alma mater) in 1977. He coached one year of high school football at White County High in Sparta, TN in 1978, then became an assis- tant at Mississippi in 1979. For the 1980 and 1981 seasons he served as an assistant coach at Appalachian State.

After his career at Clemson (1982-89), West became the running backs coach at Tennessee. During that 1990 season Tennessee won the Southeastern Conference and captured the Sugar Bowl with a win over Virginia. The Volunteers scored a school record 442 points that year and averaged over 410 yards a game in total offense, 205.7 rushing and 205.4 passing. He served as Co-Defensive Coordinator at South Carolina in 1991 and 1992.

In 1993 West took over a UT- Chattanooga team that had won just two games in 1992. He doubled that total in 1993 and guided the Mocs to one of the landmark wins in school history, a 33-31 win over #1 ranked Marshall. He con- cluded the regular season with a 45-42 victory over Furman. Ironically, his first regular season game as Clemson coach was a victory over Furman.

West earned three letters in his four-year career at Tennessee (1972- 75). The Vols played in three bowl games and were ranked in a final Top 20 in three seasons. He was the co-cap- tain of Tennessee's 1975 football team and played in the Blue-Gray All-Star game that same year.

He began his college career as a running back, but saw most of his play- ing time as a tight end. He caught 37 passes for 575 yards in his career with the Vols, including 16 passes for 233 yards as a senior. He earned a bache- lor's degree from Tennessee in 1976 and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that same year. West played two years (1974-75) of baseball at Tennessee and had a career batting average of .305. He hit .367 in 1975 and was named All-SEC Eastern Division.

Born Thomas Cleveland West on July 31 , 1 954, he is married to the for- mer Lindsay Watkins of Forest City, NC. The couple has one son, Turner.

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Les Herrin

Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line

When Les Herrin discusses Clemson's greatest players of recent memory people listen with a keen ear. Now in his 13th year with the program, Herrin has tutored some of Clemson's greatest players. It all started in 1981 when he coached the linebackers on Clemson's National Championship team. One of his prized pupils was Jeff Davis, first-team All-American and ACC Player-of-the-Year.

In 1982 Johnny Rembert was a starting linebacker under Herrin and he became an All-American, then a Pro Bowl player (1989) with the New England Patriots. Three-time pro bowl defensive tackle Chester McGlockton, regarded as one of the top defensive players in the NFL today, was coached by Herrin between 1989-91.

Brentson Buckner, a 1996 Super Bowl participant with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who is now with the Cincinnati Bengals, also played for Herrin during that era. Last year, Trevor Pryce led the Tigers in tackles for loss and sacks and was a first-round pick of the Denver Broncos.

In his previous 12 years with Clemson he has coached in seven bowl games, been a part of six top 20 seasons and four ACC titles. Clemson has had at least one all-conference player coached by Herrin in 1 1 of the 12 years he has been with the program.

The Les Herrin File

At Clemson: In his fourth season as assistant head coach, 8th as the Tiger defensive line coach, and 13th season overall. Previous Coaching Experience: High School - Assistant at R/S Central High in Rutherfordton, NC (1972-74); assistant at Lexington Senior High in Lexington, NC (1975-76); athletic director and head coach at Central Davidson High School in Lexington, NC (1975-79); College - Defensive coordinator at Appalachian State (1980-81); line- backer coach at Clemson (1981-84); linebacker coach at East Carolina (1985-87); outside line- backer coach at North Carolina (1 988); defensive line coach at Clemson (1989-94); assistant head coach/tackles and tight ends coach (1995); assis- tant head coach/defensive line (1996-present). Education: Waycross High School in Waycross, GA (1965); B.A. degree in Education from Western Carolina (1971); Master's degree in Health and Physical Education from Western Carolina (1972).

College Playing Experience: Lettered four years in football at Western Carolina. Personal: Born February 18, 1948. ..He and his wife Shirley have one son, Deke, a student at Clemson.

Steve Ensminger

Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks

Steve Ensminger is in his 10th season as a coordinator at the Division I level, his first at Clemson. Offenses he has been in charge of have performed at high levels of success. Teams that have gained gjLftM over 450 yards per game of total offense, and ranked among the nation's best in scoring have been prominent on the list of accom- plishments of Ensminger coached offenses.

Overall, Ensminger brings 16 years of coaching experience to Clemson. This does not include his years as an outstanding player at LSU. He played in three bowl games for the LSU Tigers and when he graduated in 1979 he was second in LSU history in passing yardage, just behind Bert Jones and ahead of the legendary Y.A. Turtle.

The native of Baton Rouge, LA was a four-year letterman at LSU and he still holds LSU passing records for touchdowns in a game (four) and longest touchdown pass play (82 yards). He was named the LSU team MVP in 1979.

Ensminger spent the previous three seasons at Texas A&M. Last year the Aggies averaged 404 yards per game, featuring a balanced attack that gained 230 yards rushing and 174 passing on a per game basis. Texas A&M averaged 29 points per game against a schedule that included five Top 25 opponents.

Between 1991-93 Ensminger tutored Eric Zeier and the Georgia Bulldogs. Ensminger's coaching was a prime reason Zeier set 61 school passing records. The Bulldogs ranked ninth in the nation in total offense in 1992 with 450.4 yards per game and finished 10th in the country in scoring with 32 points per contest.

The Steve Ensminger File At Clemson: In his first year as offensive coor- dinator and quarterback coach. Previous Coaching Experience: College - wide receivers at Nicholls State (1981-83); quarter- backs and wide receivers at McNeese State (1984-87); Offensive Coordinator/quarterbacks at Louisiana Tech (1988-90); passing game coordi- nator/quarterbacks at Georgia (1991-93); Offensive Coordinator/quarterbacks at Texas A&M (1994-96); Offensive Coordinator/quarter- backs at Clemson (1997-present). Education: Graduated from Baton Rouge Central High School in 1976. Earned a B.S. in Physical Education from Louisiana State in 1979. College Playing Experience: Lettered four years at LSU.

Personal Data: Born on September 15, 1958. Married to former Amy Marie Gonzales. The cou- ple has two daughters, Krystalin and Brittany Rose, and a son, Steve.

Reggie Herring

Defensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers

Reggie Herring is in his first year as defensive coordintor, but his fourth season with the program. He has projected a mental and phys- ical toughness to his linebackers and that toughness should enhance the entire Tiger defense in 1997.

Among the players who have benefitted by his coaching is Anthony Simmons, already one of the most decorated players in Clemson his- tory. He set a single season record for tackles last year with 178 and is listed as the Rising Star of College Football according to Street & Smith Magazine for 1997.

Herring is another example of an outstanding former player who has gone on to become an outstanding coach. A teammate of Rick Stockstill at Florida State, Herring left his own mark with the Seminole program as a player.

Herring was captain of the 1980 Orange Bowl team and earned AP All-America honors in 1980. The Seminoles played in the Orange Bowl and ranked in the top 10 in the nation his junior and senior sea- sons, and he was recently inducted into the Florida State Hall of Fame. He was a three-year starter at Florida State and the Seminoles played in three bowls during his four-year career. Florida State also had three double-figure victory seasons during his career.

Like many of Clemson's assistant coaches in 1997, Herring has a diverse experience history. He has been a part of successful programs at Oklahoma State, Auburn, TCU and now Clemson. He was defensive coordinator at TCU prior to coming to Clemson.

Herring has not made vacation plans over the Christmas holidays for quite some time. He has been a part of college football as a player and coach since 1977. In those 20 seasons he has been to 15 bowl games, 12 as a coach and three as a player. He has already coached in three bowl games with Clemson.

The Reggie Herring File At Clemson: In his fourth season as inside line- backers coach, his first as defensive coordinator. Previous Coaching Experience: College - Linebacker coach at Oklahoma State (1981-85); linebacker coach at Auburn (1986-91); defensive coordinator and linebacker coach at Texas Christian (1992-93); inside linebacker coach at Clemson (Dec. 1993-present). Education: B.S. in Criminology from Florida State (1981).

College Playing Experience: Three-year starter at linebacker for Florida State. Personal Data: Born on July 3, 1959. ..married the former Lisa Ward, and they have two children, Caroline and Adam.

Richard Bisaccia

Running Backs/Special Teams/Recruiting Coordinator

Records in every area have been set since Richard Bisaccia became running backs coach of the Clemson Tigers in 1994. Raymond Priester is the only active player in college football who holds his schools rushing record on a game, season and career basis.

The Tigers have led the ACC in rushing each of the last two sea- sons and they have done it with strong rushing and a lack of fumbling. Clemson has lost just eight fumbles by running backs the last three seasons, including an all-time NCAA record low two lost fumbles in 1994.

Bisaccia, a Yonkers, NY native, learned how to hold onto the foot- ball as a four-year starter and team captain at Yankton College. Bisaccia was a free agent with the Philadelphia Stars of the USFL after his college career.

While the 1983 Spring season saw the end of his playing career, the 1983 Fall was the beginning of his coaching career. He was named the offensive coordinator at Wayne State in Nebraska his first year out of college and he has been in college coaching ever since.

Unlike many Division I full-time assistant coaches, Bisaccia has not made a lot of moves. He spent five seasons at Wayne State, then six seasons at South Carolina and is now in his fourth full season at Clemson.

Bisaccia probably wears more hats than any other Clemson coach. In addition to his time with the run- ning backs, he is also the special teams coach and the recruiting coordinator. Clemson has had a con- sensus top 20 recruiting class each of the last two seasons. Clemson's freshmen defensive backs for 1997 were ranked best in the nation by SuperPrep.

The Richard Bisaccia File At Clemson: In his fourth season as the Tigers' running backs coach and special teams coach. Previous Coaching Experince: College - Offensive coordinator at Wayne State (NE) (1983-87); graduate assistant for wide receivers at South Carolina (1988); volunteer assistant for defensive ends at South Carolina (1989-90); tight ends coach at South Carolina (1991); running backs and special teams coach at South Carolina (1992-93); running backs and special teams coach at Clemson (Dec. 1993-present). Education: New Fairfield High School in New Fairfield, CT; Earned a degree in health and physical education from Yankton College (1983). College Playing Experience: Four-year starter and team captain at Yankton College (1980-83). Personal Data: Born June 3, 1960 He and his wife Jeanne have four children: daughters, Michele, Elizabeth, and Madeline and son Richard Oakley.

David Bibee

Outside Linebackers

David Bibee takes over the coaching reigns of one of the leg- endary positions of Clemson football, the outside linebackers. This position has seen many all-star Tigers in recent years, players who have gone on to stellar careers in the NFL. Bibee's resume shows that he is up to the challenge and many of his current players could go on to join Clemson players of yesteryear in the NFL.

Bibee is in his 18th season as a college football coach. His expe- rience in college athletics actually dates to 1973 when he started his college career as a player at Tennessee. He graduated from that school in 1977 and was a teammate of current Tiger Head Coach Tommy West for two seasons.

Bibee started his college coaching career in Volunteer land in 1 977 as a graduate assistant, then became the junior varsity coach at Mississippi in 1978. From there he had stints at North Alabama, Middle Tennessee State, Austin Peay, Appalachian State, South Carolina and Tennessee Tech.

Bibee has been involved in all aspects of coaching, from recruiting to administration to on the field coach- ing. He has spent most of his career as a defensive coach, including 10 years as an assistant head coach.

He spent six years coaching for Appalachian State, ironically, Clemson's opponent in his first game as a Tiger coach. The Mountaineers won two Southern Conference titles and twice led the nation in turnover mar- gin during his career as a recruiting coordinator and secondary coach.

David Bibee File

At Clemson: In his first season as outside line- backers coach.

Previous Coaching Experience: College — Graduate assistant at Tennessee (1977); Co- Head coach of junior varsity squad at Mississippi (1978); Secondary coach and recruiting coordi- nator at North Alabama (1979); Secondary coach and recruiting coordinator at Middle Tennessee State (1980); Secondary coach and recruiting coordinator at Austin Peay (1981-82); Assistant head coach, secondary coach, and recruiting coordinator at Appalachian State (1983-88); Assistant head coach and secondary coach at South Carolina (1989-93); Secondary coach and recruiting coordinator at Tennessee Tech (1996); Outside Linebackers coach at Clemson (1997).

Education: Graduated from Bristol's Tennessee High in 1972. Earned a B.S. in Health Education from Tennessee in 1977.

Charlie Harbison

Defensive Backs

Charlie Harbison has been at Clemson for only two seasons, but three of his proteges already are on National Football League rosters. Brian Dawkins, who ranked among the top pass intercepters in the nation for Clemson in 1995, was an NFL All-Rookie selection with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1996. Leomont Evans was a member of the Washington Redskins in 1996 after an AII-ACC season in 1995, while Dexter McCleon was a second-round pick of the St. Louis Rams in 1996 and will see considerable action with that team in 1997.

Those three players were key reasons Clemson had 22 intercep- tions in 1995, one of the top figures in Clemson history and one of the top 15 totals in the nation.

Harbison has more experience at the professional level than any other current Tiger mentor. Harbison was a starter at strong safety with the New Orleans and Boston Breakers of the USFL in 1983-84 and also signed a free agent contract with the Buffalo Bills in 1982, 1985 and 1986.

Harbison also coached on the pro level with the Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks of the World League of American Football, with the Charlotte Barons of the MLFS and with the Charlotte Rage of the AFL. He has coached wide receivers, linebackers, and defensive backs in his career, but has by far his most experience as a secondary coach.

In addition to his Division I experience, Harbison also has had significant success at the NAIA level. His Gardner-Webb team of 1992 had a 12-2 record and played in the NAIA Championship game.

The Charlie Harbison File

At Clemson: In his third year as secondary

coach at Clemson.

Previous Coaching Experience: College ■ Defensive back coach at Gardner-Webb (1984); wide receiver coach at Gardner-Webb (1992-93); defensive back coach at UTEP (1994); defensive back coach at Clemson (1995-present); Professional— linebacker coach for Charlotte Barons (1990); defensive back/special teams coach for the Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks (1991); defensive back coach for Carolina Cougars (1992); defensive back/wide receiver coach for Charlotte Rage (1993-94). Education: Received bachelors degree in busi- ness administration from Gardner-Webb. College Playing Experience — Professional — Boston Breakers (1983), New Orleans Breakers (1984), Buffalo Bills (preseason 1985-86). Personal Data: Born October 27, 1959. He has two sons, Charlie and Stedman.

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John Latina

Offensive Centers and Guards

Many preseason magazines have ranked Clemson's offensive line among the best in the nation and this ranking is testimony to the out- standing job John Latina has done since he first came to Clemson in 1994. Some might have ranked Clemson's line fifth from the bottom when he came to Clemson.

Since then, Clemson has led the ACC in rushing in 1995 and 1996. That includes the 1995 team that finished fourth in the country in rushing. The line produced four first or second team AII-ACC play- ers a year ago and now features all-stars Jim Bundren and Glenn Rountree, two converted defensive players who were tutored in the basics of the game by Latina three years ago.

Latina has been an offensive coach for a Division I program every year since 1979. He is in his third season coaching the centers and guards, a drastic change from coaching the entire offensive line when he first came to Clemson.

The Virginia Tech graduate, who once played against Clemson as an offensive guard (1978), has worked at Virginia Tech, Pittsburgh, Temple and Kansas State. He has already coached in a bowl game with four different schools, Virginia Tech, Pittsburgh, Kansas State and Clemson.

During his career he has worked with Dan Marino, who led the Panthers to a 9-3 ledger and the Cotton Bowl in 1982. Paul Palmer, one of the top rushers in NCAA history with Temple, was also a member of Latina's offense in the 1980s.

The John Latina File

At Clemson: In his third season as guards and centers coach, his fourth season at Clemson. Previous Coaching Experience: College - Assistant coach at Virginia Tech (1979-81); assis- tant coach at Pittsburgh (1982); offensive line coach at Temple (1983-88); running game coordi- nator at Kansas State (1989-93); offensive line coach at Clemson (Dec. 1993-1994); offensive guards and centers (1995-present). Education: Received a bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech (1979).

College Playing Experience: Four-year letter winner at Virginia Tech as an offensive guard (1975-78).

Personal Data: Bom September 18, 1957. ..he and his wife Michele have two sons John Jr., and Michael.

Mac McWhorter

Offensive Tackles/Tight Ends

Mac McWhorter is an assistant coach who has been able to take his experiences learned as a player and relate them to his pupils. McWhorter was an All-SEC guard at Georgia in the 1970s and now is producing AII-ACC offensive linemen as a coach. Senior Jim Bundren and senior Lamont Hall, both made AII-ACC teams last year and are preseason Ail-Americans heading into this year.

McWhorter came to Clemson from Georgia, where he spent five years (1991-96) as an offensive line coach. The Georgia native had a successful stint in Athens, where he worked with All-American Eric Zeier from 1991-94, and a "tough-nose" running game in '95. He helped Georgia set numerous team records in many different cate- gories in those five years. The Dogs led the SEC in rushing and pass- ing during his career with the Bulldogs.

Coach McWhorter played football at Georgia in the early '70s as an offensive lineman; so he is no stranger to the surroundings of suc- cessful Division I football. He has played and coached in many big bowl games, including the Gator, Peach, Hall of Fame, Citrus, and Sun Bowls.

McWhorter was an AP All-Southeastern Conference selection as a guard in 1973. He was also an hon- orable mention All-American and was named captain of the Bulldogs. Georgia played in two bowl games during his career.

McWhorter has been a college coach each of the last 17 years and 12 of those years he worked with either Georgia or Georgia Tech. He also coached two years at ACC rival Duke (1990-91). Altogether, McWhorter has coached in seven bowl games.

The Mac McWhorter File At Clemson: In his second as offensive tackles and tight ends coach.

Previous Coaching Experience: High School - offensive line at Duluth High School (1974-75); offensive coach/offensive line at Douglas County Comprehensive High School (1 975-76); offensive coordinator at Douglas County Comprehensive High School (1976-79); Head Coach at Villa Rica High School (1979-80). College - assistant coach/offensive line at Georgia Tech (1980-87); assistant head coach/offensive line at Alabama (1987-88); assistant coach/offensive line at Alabama (1988); Head Coach at West Georgia College (1988-90); assistant coach/offensive line at Duke (1990-91); assistant coach/offensive line and tight ends at Georgia (1991-95); offensive tackles/tight ends at Clemson (1996-present). Education: Received a bachelor's degree from Georgia (1974).

College Playing Experience: Earned four let- ters at Georgia as an offensive lineman. Captain of 1973 Georgia Team.

Personal Data: Born June 17, 1950. ..he and his wife, Rebecca have two daughters: Kasay and Katie; and a son: Mac.

Rick Stockstill

Wide Receivers

Rick Stockstill has been around successful programs and record setting offenses his entire coaching career. In his first year as quar- terback coach at Clemson (1989), the Tigers set a school record for completion percentage (60%). The Tigers led the Atlantic Coast Conference in total offense for the 1991 season, and Clemson gained the second most yards in school history in the process.

In 1995 Clemson had its third most productive offense in history scoring over 300 points and gaining over 4500 yards of total offense. The 1996 season saw one of the top improvements in Clemson histo- ry over the course of the season on the offensive side of the ball.

Stockstill also tutored productive offenses at Central Florida and Bethune-Cookman in his early years as a football coach. As a player, he was the starting quarterback for Florida State. He guided the Seminoles to a pair of Orange Bowl appearances, a pair of top 10 rankings, and was the team captain in 1981.

It is no surprise that Stockstill has moved up the coaching ladder so swiftly because he is the product of an athletic family. His father has considerable experience as the head coach at Fernandina Beach High School in Florida. His brother, Jeff, was a starting wide receiver for the Tigers in 1982, a reserve on the National Championship team of 1981.

Stockstill is in his ninth year with the Clemson program and the Tigers have been to bowl games in six of the previous eight seasons. He joins Les Herrin and Whitey Jordan as the only assistant coaches in Clemson history to serve under three different head coaches.

The Rick Stockstill File At Clemson: In his third season as wide receivers coach and is in his ninth season with the Tigers.

Previous Coaching Experience: College ■ Offensive coordinator and quarterback coach at Bethune-Cookman College (1983-84); assistant head coach and wide receiver coach at the University of Central Florida (1985-88); quarter- back coach at Clemson (1989-1993); passing game coordinator at Clemson (1992-93); co- offensive coordinator and wide receiver coach (Dec. 1993-1994); wide receivers (1995-present). Education: Fernandina Beach High School in Fernandina Beach, FL (1977); B.S. degree in Physical Education from Florida State (1 982). College Playing Experience: Earned three let- ters in football from Florida State. Captain of 1 981 Florida State team.

Personal Data: Born December 23, 1959. ..he and his wife Sara were married on July 7, 1990, and they have two children; Brent, and Emily.

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Johnson Hunter I

Graduate Assistant Coach

Responsibilities: Graduate Assistant coach who will work with defense.

Coaching Experience: Student Assistant at Catawba College (1988-90); special teams coordinator and linebackers coach at Bandys High School (1991); defensive and special teams coor- dinator at Bandys High School (1992-93); receivers coach at North Carolina A&T State University (1994); outside linebackers coach at North Carolina A&T State University (1995). Playing Experience: College - Played for Catawba College for two and one half years before suffering a knee injury. High School - played for Coach Bruce Bolick at East Lincoln High School... earned all-conference honors in both football and track.

Education: Received a bachelor's degree from Catawba College in Business Administration/Physical Education in 1990. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in physical education administration and student affairs.

Personal Data: Born August 30, 1967 in Lincolnton, NC. Johnson is single.

Vance Vice

Graduate Assistant Coach

Responsibilities: Graduate Assistant coach who will work with offense and tight ends. Coaching Experience: Graduate Assistant at University of Georgia (1990-92); Varsity football assistant and Varsity boys track assistant at Hart County High School (1992-96); Varsity wrestling head coach (1995-96). Playing Experience: College - played for Oklahoma State... let- tered three years... academic All-Big Eight tight end three years... participated in Gator Bowl, Sun Bowl, and Holiday Bowl. High School - played for Bristow High School in Bristow, Oklahoma where he lettered four years in football, basketball, and track... earned All-State in football and was awarded the Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete Award.

Education: Received a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State in Secondary Education in 1990. He received his master's from the University of Georgia in Education Administration in 1993. He is currently pursuing an educational specialist degree in education administration.

Personal Data: Born August 26, 1966 in Bristow, Oklahoma. Vance is married to the former Kerry Cole of Toccoa, Georgia.

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hlfflP" Trevor Adair

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PPljP^, l^MB 26-13-3 at Clemson, 2 years

60-37-8 overall, 6 years

'Guided Clemson to a top five finish and the second round of the NCAA Tournament in his first year with the program.

*First season also included a pair of wins over top 10 teams on the road (North Carolina and Santa Clara) and three top 25 wins overall. *Has taken a team to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament and a final top 20 ranking two of last three years.

'Coached Brown to the NCAA Tournament Final Eight in 1994. The Bruins also won the Ivy League and recorded a victory over #1 ranked Boston University that season. In 1993 his Brown team defeated second-ranked Virginia.

"Had four top 25 wins in 1996.

Rick Barnes Men s Basketball

Lenoir Rhyne 77 56-34 at Clemson, 3 years 184-120 overall, 10 years

*Has taken Clemson to postseason play in each of his three years at Clemson, two NCAAs and one NIT. He guided Clemson to its first Sweet 1 6 fin- ish since 1990 when the Tigers defeat- ed Miami (OH) and Tulsa in 1997.

'Clemson finished eighth in the final USA Today poll in 1997, its highest ranking ever and the 1996-97 Tigers were ranked in every poll, a first in Clemson history.

'Tigers were ranked second in the nation on January 20, 1997, Clemson's highest ranking ever.

'Clemson set a record for wins away from home in 1996-97 with 11, including an overtime victory over third-ranked and defending National Champion Kentucky.

'Defeated all eight ACC teams in 1995-96, just the fifth time in history Clemson has done that.

Wayne Coffman, Women's

Track and Cross Country

Clemson '81 15 years at Clemson 18 Top 25 Seasons

'Played on an ACC Champion and has coached four ACC championship teams.

'Five-time ACC Coach-of-the-Year, including 1996 in indoor track. Also a three-time district Coach-of-the-Year.

'Has coached 16 indoor track Ail- Americans and 27 outdoor Ail- Americans to go with nine cross coun- try Ail-Americans. Overall, has coached 86 ACC Champions.

'Cross Country has 11 top 20 finishes in his 15 years as head coach. Overall, has had 18 top 25 finishes in the three programs combined.

'In 1985-86 the program finished in the top 25 in all three sports, a first in Clemson women's track history.

'Cross country team finished third nationally in 1990, highest ranking for a women's sports team in Clemson history.

Jim Davis Women's Basketball

Tennessee Wesleyan, 70 208-102 at Clemson, 10 years 352-142 overall, 17 years

'Clemson's winningest women's basketball coach in history with 208 victories.

*ACC Coach-of-the-Year in 1997, the third time he has won that award.

'First basketball coach to guide Clemson to an ACC Championship, his Tigers won ACC Tournament at Rock Hill in 1996. Included in the string of wins was a third straight triumph over a top 10 Virginia team.

'Has taken Clemson to the NCAA Tournament in nine of his 10 years and to postseason play in all 10 years.

'Clemson has won at least 20 games in eight of his 10 years as head coach and he has averaged 21 wins per season. Eight of those 10 years Clemson has been ranked in the final top 25, includ- ing a #14 ranking in 1996.

Nancy Harris Women's Tennis

Alabama, '84 First year at Clemson 198-37 overall, 9 years

'Coached 36 women's Ail- Americans and 17 men's All- Americans at Auburn University at Montgomery.

'Guided Auburn-Montgomery women to the NAIA National Championship match each of the last seven years and had eight consecutive top 10 teams.

'Had a 135-24 record as women's coach (.850) and 63-13 mark as men's coach (.829).

'Named National Coach of the Year at the NAIA level four times, including three times as coach of the men's program.

'Played professionally in Wimbledon, the US Open and the Australian Open.

*ln 1995 and 1996 her men's teams at Auburn-Montgomery won the NAIA National Championship, the first female coach in history to lead a men's program to a national championship.

Jolene Hoover Women's Volleyball Illinois State '86 95-41 at Clemson, 4 years 188-72 overall, 7 years

'Has coached Clemson to the NCAA tournament in two of her four seasons with the Tigers, the only NCAA Tournament appearances in Clemson history.

'Clemson has won 70 percent of its matches in three of her four seasons and finished second in the ACC in three of her four seasons. 'Named ACC Coach-of-the-Year in 1994, first Clemson volley- ball coach so honored.

'Won 17 straight regular season tournaments at one stretch in her Clemson career.

'Has had an AII-ACC player every year she has coached at Clemson.

*Player-of-the-Year in the Gateway Conference as a collegiate player at Illinois State.

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Chuck Kriese, Men's Tennis

Tennessee Tech, 72 471-261 at Clemson, 22 years

'Winningest men's tennis coach in Clemson and ACC history. His 471 career wins rank in the top 10 all-time.

*Has coached Clemson to 16 NCAA Tournament appearances in his 22 years as head coach. That includes six Final Eight Finishes and 11 Final ■pr* M 16 finishes. ^*S^ fli 'Clemson has 13 top 20 national fin-

jj^g ishes since 1979 under Kriese. includ- ing a #19 finish in 1997. *Tigers have won 1 0 ACC regular season championships and 1 0 conference championships under Kriese. Nine times Clemson has won the ACC Tournament under Kriese, including 1997.

*A total of 18 Tigers have won 30 All-America certificates and seven Tigers have won individual national awards in Kriese's career. Among his more prominent players have been Jay Berger, Rick Rudeen, and Mark Dickson, who have all had celebrated profes- sional careers.

Jack Leggett, Baseball

Maine '76

203-72 at Clemson, 4 years 580-359 overall, 18 years

'Took Clemson to at least 50 wins, a top 10 final ranking and the NCAA Tournament each of his first three years as Clemson Head Coach.

*Has had Tigers in the College World Series in 1995 and 1996.

'Has averaged 50 wins a year for his career at Clemson and had the Tigers in the NCAA tournament and the final Top 25 every season. *His Tigers have 53 wins over Top 25 teams in his first four years, including three wins over the number-one team.

*Guided Clemson to its first ever Final Four finish at the College World Series and the number-four final ranking tied for the highest finish ever.

*ACC Coach-of-the-Year in 1994 and 1995, just the third coach in any sport in ACC history to be named ACC Coach-of-the-Year in each of his first two years with a program.

*Won ACC Tournament Championship in 1994 and ACC regular season title in 1994 and 1995.

*Three of his players, Kris Benson, Matt LeCroy and Billy Koch, were members of the 1996 US Olympic Team.

Tracey Leone

Women's Soccer

North Carolina '91 44-18-2 at Clemson, 3 years

*Has guided Clemson to the NCAA Tournament in each of her first three years at Clemson, each of the first three years of the program.

*Clemson is only program in women's soccer to advance to the NCAA Tournament in each of its first three years.

"Program has finished in the top 20 in each season, #13 in 1994 and #15

in 1995, #18 in 1996.

'Took Clemson to the finals of the 1996 ACC Tournament.

'Team had a school record four wins over top 25 teams in 1996.

'Leone was member of United States World Cup Championship team in 1991.

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Bruce Marchionda Men's & Women's Swimming Westminster College '79 Men 20-10 at Clemson, 3 years Women 20-10 at Clemson, 3 years

'Coached Clemson to the 1997 ACC Women's Championship, Clemson's first ACC title in swimming in the decade of the 1990s. The Lady Tigers defeated six-time defending champion North Carolina in its own pool to pull off ifc the victory.

Ja | 'Marchionda was named ACC Coach

of the Year in Women's Swimming in 1997. The Lady Tigers were ranked 23rd in the final regular season poll.

'Clemson had a combined record of 15-6 in the men's and women's program in 1995-96, its best combined mark in eight years. Record included wins in men's and women's competition over South Carolina for the first time since 1989-90.

'Lady Tigers were ranked as high as 24th in the nation during the 1995-96 season, first top 25 ranking for a Clemson swimming team since 1988-89.

Larry Penley, Golf

Clemson '81 14 years at Clemson

11 Top 20 Seasons

'Guided Clemson to a M 4' |f \ Tournament finish in 1997,

highest ranking in Clemson history.

'Coached NCAA Champion Charles Warren, Clemson's first NCAA golf champion.

'Has coached Clemson to 14 straight appearances in the NCAA National Tournament, a record for any Clemson coach in any sport. 'One of just two active coaches in the country who has taken a team to the NCAA golf national tournament 14 straight years.

'Clemson has finished in the top 20 in the nation 11 of his 14 sea- sons, including three top four finishes (1989, 1993 and 1997).

'Clemson has won three NCAA Regional Championships, four ACC titles and 33 tournaments overall in his 14 years at Clemson. Only coach in NCAA history to win three consecutive regional cham- pionships.

'Has coached 26 All-America selections in his 14 years at Clemson, including first-team Ail-Americans Richard Cougnlan and Charles Warren in 1997.

*ACC Coach of the Year in 1 996 and 1 997, he also won the award in 1987.

Bob Pollock

Men's Track & Cross Country The Citadel '71 Nine years at Clemson

12 Top 20 Teams

'Has won 12 ACC Championships in his Clemson career, more than any other coach in Clemson history.

*A 12-time ACC Coach of the Year selection, also the most in Clemson his- tory.

'Tigers won ACC Indoor and Outdoor Track championships in 1997 and ranked in the top 25 nationally in both. 'One of just three coaches in ACC history to win ACC Coach of the Year honors in each of his first two years with a program.

'Coached the Tigers to a #17 final ranking in outdoor track in 1997, his 12th top 20 team in cross country, indoor or outdoor track.

'Clemson's outdoor track team has now finished in the top 20 seven straight years and the indoor team has been in the top 20 four of the last six years.

'Guided Clemson to ACC Championship in cross country, indoor track and outdoor track in his first year at Clemson. 1988-89.

'Clemson has had 97 All-America certificates in indoor, outdoor track and cross country in his career.

'Has coached seven national champions in his career at Clemson.

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WHATTO DO IF EMERGENCIES ARISE:

Please step back and give the organized EMS personnel room to work. Well-intentioned attempts to help by untrained persons interfere with the efficiency of the EMS system.

Most emergencies occurring at the stadium result from pre-existing medical conditions. Bring your medical identification card or wear medical identification jewelry.

INSECT STINGS:

Common at outdoor events. Treat immediately with ice and seek med- ical advice. If allergic, carry a kit from your physician with you.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE A HEART ATTACK:

The symptoms of a heart attack vary, but the usual warning signs are:

1. Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of your chest lasting for two minutes or more.

2. Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck, jaw, arms, or back.

3. Dizziness, fainting, sweating, nausea, and/or shortness of breath.

EXPECT A DENIAL

Frequently heart attack victims deny they are having a heart attack. The event is frightening or they don't want the embarrassment of a false alarm. Therefore, they delay getting help by ignoring their symptoms or rationaliz- ing, "It's just indigestion."

New therapies have been developed that can minimize heart damage and save lives if treatment begins with in the first few hours of symptom onset. "Time is muscle." Get help or get to a hospital immediately.

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Teams must attempt 2-point conversions after touchdowns scored after the first overtime.

Ball ready lor play "Unlimed down

Time-out Discretionary or injury lime- out (follow by tapping hands on chest)

TV/Radio time-out

Touchdown Field goal Poinl(s) after touchdown

Safety

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Inadvertent whistle (Face Press Box)

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SEASON TICKET HOLDERS/OTHER VISI- TORS: Season ticket holders and other visi- tors to the stadium are requested to enter Gates 1, 5, 9, 11, or 13. Persons with top deck tickets must enter the stadium via the ramps which are located behind the North and South stands. Ramp entrances are adjacent to Gates 1 and 13 on the South side and Gates 5 and 9 on the North side.

HANDICAPPED: Special entrances have been provided at Gates 1, 5 and 13 for the handicapped.

WILL-CALL: Will-call tickets can be picked up at the ticket office at Gate 9.

PASS-OUT HAND STAMPS: Pass-out hand stamps will be available at Gate 1,5,7,9, 11, 13 and the top decks. Any person leaving the stadium other than with a team pass must have his or her hands stamped, as well as ad- mittance stub, to be readmitted to the sta- dium.

Gates 4, 6 and 8 are closed prior to the games and are opened for exit purposes only.

EMERGENCIES:

First Aid stations are located at the following places: South side — Under Section J; North Side — Under Section T; North Top Deck — Under Section K; South Top Deck — Under Section E.

Trained nurses are on hand during each game. Should a doctor be needed, ask any usher, who knows the seat location of doc- tors. Ambulances are located at Gates 1, 5, 8, and 13.

TELEPHONE: Pay telephones are located at the stadium ticket offices at Gates 1, 5, 9, 13, top decks.

PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM: The public address system is intended primarily for spec- tators' information concerning the game. Please do not request the use of the public address system to make social contacts.

RESTROOMS: Ladies' and men's restrooms are located between the stands and can be reached by exit from any portal.

LOST & FOUND: If any article is lost or found, please report it to the Gate 1 or Gate 10 information booths.

CONCEESION STAND: Concession stands are located beneath all stands and can be reached from any portal.

EMERGENCY CALLS: Emergency calls are received in the Security Booth. The emer- gency number is (864) 656-2999.

PROHIBITED ITEMS: The Following items are prohibited in Memorial Stadium: umbrel- las, folding chairs, chaise lounges, food and beverage containers of any type, alcoholic beverages, thermos jugs, and ice chests.

NOTICE: Solicitation for any purpose is pro- hibited at an athletic contest in Clemson Memorial Stadium.

THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ATH- LETIC DEPARTMENT REQUESTS "NO SMOKING" IN THE SEATING AREAS OF MEMORIAL STADIUM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSID- ERATION OF THIS REQUEST.

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By Amy Moore

Matt McLeod

Offensive lineman Matt McLeod has accomplished a great deal in his Clemson career. As a walk-on, McLeod saw action in four games in 1996 and was the only walk-on offensive line- man to letter in 1996. McLeod also reached a second-team sta- tus at midseason of 1996, and in the 1997 Spring Game saw a lot of action at center.

Matt's hard work and dedica- tion over the years have certainly paid off, earning him a scholarship for thel 997 season. He played 1 4 snaps against Wake Forest in the Tigers 33-16 victory and was a part of an attack that gained 482 yards of total offense, the best day by a Wake Forest opponent this year. McCleod graded 80 per- cent in the contest.

Unfortunately, the season ended prematurely for Matt on Tuesday, November 4 when he was struck by a van while rid- ing his motorcyle. The accident broke a leg that will require much rehabilitation.

"Matt is a tremendous young person who is very serious about everything he does," said offensive line coach John Latina. "He has had to play multiple positions for us and has handled it very well. We are all saddened by his accident."

McLeod is a native of Clemson, SC where he played for Daniel High School. He was an all-region and all-state selec- tion his senior year who played on two state championship teams for coach Allen Sitterle's program.

James Chappell

James Chappell is a reserve wide receiver who has earned two letters at Clemson. Chappell saw playing time in 1995 and 1996, and has played in two games this season.

The native of Columbia, SC had an excellent showing in the 1997 Spring Game recording a 17-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Brandon Streeter. "Chappell gives you every- thing he's got, he practices hard, and he's done everything we've asked," said Clemson wide receiver coach Rick Stockstill. "We have been fortunate this year to get him in two games and he has done well. I have all the respect in the world for Chappell because of what he does out there on the practice field."

James Chappell attended Dutch Fork High School in Winnsboro, SC and was named all-regional receiver his senior year when he set a school record for receptions in a season. He also had the longest kickoff return in school his- tory.

Adrian Greene

Adrian Greene was one of only two walk-on wide receivers to letter in 1996. Greene saw action in Tigers wins over Furman, Maryland, and N.C. State in 1996. In 1997, Greene is listed as a reserve wide receiv- er and has played in both the UTEP and Wake Forest games.

"Adrian has been here four years and has done everything we've asked, " said wide receiv- er coach Rick Stockstill. "I am personally very happy because he is getting some playing time for all the hard work he has put in these past four years."

Greene is a native of Loris, SC. He was an all-conference and all-county performer for his senior year play at South Columbus High School.

Derek Basileo

Derek Basileo has had to become Mr. Versility over the past year. For his first three years, Basileo saw action as a punter, but was then moved to wide receiver in the spring of 1997. He is currently the tallest receiver on the 1997 roster, standing 6-4. This year he has provided backup strength and has seen action in two Clemson games.

Off the field Basileo is a fine student, who was a member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll for 1996-1997 recording a 3.4 in management for the spring semester. He will graduate in December.

"Derek came here as a kicker and moved over to wide receiver just this year and has made a huge turnaround," states wide receiver coach Rick Stockstill. "I have really enjoyed coaching Derek this year, he works extremely hard out there on the practice field and has done a lot since he arrived at Clemson."

Basileo was ranked among the Top 50 wide receivers in South Florida coming out of high school. He is a native of Deerfield Beach, FL and attended Deerfield Beach High School where he set a school record by recording two 75-yard punts his senior season. Basileo was also named all-confer- ence, first-team All-South, and third-team All-State his senior year.

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More than 300 alumni and friends from all over the nation gathered at the Madren Center on May 2, 1997, for the convening of the Commission on the Future of Clemson University. The Commission was created by the Board of Trustees as a way to elicit recommendations and suggestions from alumni and friends on how to chart a successful course for the University into the 21st century and position Clemson as one of America's leading universities. All of the members of the Commission are volunteers who pay their own expenses incurred in connection with their work on the Commission. The chairpersons are as follows:

National Co-chair National Co-chair

Lawrence M. Gressette, Jr. '54,

Chairman of Clemson's Board of Trustees and of the Executive Committee of SCAN A Corp., Columbia, SC

College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences

Jerry H. Ballengee, President and COO, Union Camp

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College of Architecture , Arts and Humanities Ted P. Pappas '57, President, Pappas Associates Architects Inc., Jacksonville, FL

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Student Life and Services

James E. Bostic, Jr. '69, Senior VP, Environmental, Government Affairs and Communications, Georgia Pacific Corp., Atlanta, GA

Intercollegiate Athletics

Philip H. Prince '49, President Emeritus of Clemson and Retired Senior VP, Human Resources, American Express Co., Mt. Pleasant, SC

University Research

Dan C. Stanzione '67, President, Bell Labs and President, Network Systems, Warren, NJ

Jerry E. Dempsey '54,

Chairman and CEO of PPG Industries Inc., Pittsburgh, PA

Library and Information Technology

Sean C. Rush, General Manager, Global Education

Industry, IBM Corp., Boston, MA

Public Services and Cooperative Extension Darra W. Cothran '69, Attorney and Partner, Woodward Cothran & Herndon, Columbia, SC

Undergraduate Education and the Clemson Experience Jane Robelot '82, Co-anchor, "CBS This Morning," New York, NY

Sonny White '65, President, Ciba Specialty Chemicals Corp., Greensboro, NC

University Advancement

Frank M. Bishop, Jr. '65, Partner, INVESCO Capital Management, Atlanta, GA

A. Neill Cameron, Jr., President, Ogilvy 6k Mather South, Atlanta, GA

University Management and Finances

William B. Sturgis '57, Retired President, Cryovac

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In 1991, two very special anniver- saries in the Clemson football tradition were observed. Not only did the 1991 season mark the 10th anniversary of Clemson's National Championship season, but it also marked the 50th birthday of the place where the Tigers won six games that season: Memorial Stadium.

In the first 55 years of Memorial Stadium, Clemson has a record of 192- 71-7, including a 34-9-1 ledger over the last seven seasons. Clemson had a 16-game unbeaten streak at home between 1990-92 and has a career win- ning ratio of 72.4 percent.

The stadium has definitely been good to the Tigers who call it home, but the stadium was constructed against the advice of at least one Clemson coach. Just before head coach Jess Neely left for Rice University after the 1 939 season, he gave Clemson a mes- sage. "Don't ever let them talk you into building a big stadium," he said. "Put about 10,000 seats behind the Y.M.C. A. That's all you'll ever need'.

Instead of following Coach Neely's advice, however, Clemson officials de- cided to build the new stadium in a val- ley on the western part of campus. The place would take some clearing- there were many trees, but luckily there were no hedges.

The crews went to work: clearing, cutting, pouring, and forming. Finally, on September 19, 1942, Clemson Me- morial Stadium opened with the Tiger football team thrashing Presbyterian College, 32-13. Those 20,000 seats installed for Opening Day would soon grow; and grow and grow. This year Clemson celebrates its 56th year in this outstanding facility.

When the original part of the stadi- um was built in the early 40's, much of the work was done by scholarship ath- letes, including many football players. The first staking out of the stadium was done by two members of the football team, A.N. Cameron and Hugh Webb. Webb returned to Clemson years later to be an architecture professor, and Cameron went on to become a civil en- gineer in Louisiana.

The building of the stadium did not proceed without a few problems. One day during the clearing of the land, one young football player proudly announced that he was not allergic to poison oak. He then commenced to attack the poison oak with a swing blade, throwing the plants to and fro. The next day, however, the boy was swollen twice his size and had to be put in the hospital.

There are many other stories about the stadium including one stating that

Clemson has won over 70 percent of its games in Memorial Stadium since the facility opened in 1942.

Frank Howard put a chew of tobacco in each corner of the stadium as the con- crete poured.

Howard says that the seeding of the grass caused a few problems. "About 40 people and I laid sod on the field," he says. "After three weeks, on July 15, we had only gotten halfway through.

"I told them that it had taken us three weeks to get that far, and I would give them three more week's pay for however long it took. I also told them we would have 50 gallons of ice cream when we got through. After that it took them three days to do the rest of the field. Then we sat down in the middle of the field and ate up that whole 50 gallons."

Howard says that on the day of the first game in the stadium,"the gates were hung at 1 :00 pm and we played at 2:00 pm." But that would be all of the construction for a while. Then in 1958, 18,000 sideline seats were added and, in 1960, a total of 5,658 West end zone seats were added in response to in- creasing attendance. With the large end zone,"Green Grass" section, this expansion increased capacity to about 53,000.

Later, upper decks were added to each side of the stadium as crowds swelled-the first one in 1978 and the second in 1983. This increased capac- ity to over 80,000 which makes it one of the 10 largest on-campus stadiums in the country.

The effect spiraling inflation has had in this century can be dramatically seen in the differences in stadium con- struction. The original part of the sta- dium was built at a cost of $125,000 or at $6.25 a seat. The newest upper deck was finished in 1983 at a cost of $13.5 million, or $866 a seat.

Through the years, Memorial Sta- dium has become known as "Death Valley." It was tagged this by the late Presbyterian coach, Lonnie McMillan. After bringing his PC. teams to Clemson for years and getting whipped, McMillan said the place was like Death Valley. A few years later the name stuck.

On November 16, 1974 the playing surface was named Frank Howard Field for the legendary coach because of his long service and dedication to the University.

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Clemson University's commitment to provide its student-athletes with the very best of facilities is evident in many ways. From the soaring upper decks of Memorial Stadium, to the state-of-the-art strength training facility, young men and women from all 18 of Clemson's varsity sports have the very best in facilities for training and competition. Vickery Hall is no excep- tion, as the $3 million structure is as impressive aesthetically as any of the other facilities. But the importance of Vickery Hall to the Clemson University Athletic Department is not found in the structure itself, but in the many programs that the building houses.

Vickery Hall opened in the spring of 1991 and was the first in the country built solely for the all-around education of stu- dent-athletes. The two-story, 27,000 square -foot building is open throughout the day and into the evening to accommo- date the extended schedules of student- athletes.

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Clemson's Student-Athlete Enrichment Programs have provided one of the best academic support and advising programs in the nation.

The proof is in the statistics. A record number of Clemson student-athletes made the academic honor roll in 1997. Eight of Clemson's 13 Sports programs had a high- er GPA than the student body average in the 1997 Spring semester. Twenty Clemson football players were on the ACC academic honor roll for the 1996-97 aca- demic year, an all-time record. The Tiger

football team had an all-time record GPA for the entire year in 1996-97. The Aca- demic Counselor performs a variety of du- ties to track academic progress. Their du- ties include providing assistance in regis- tration and priority scheduling, contacting faculty, personally checking classes, re- cording information, counseling sessions with student-athletes, providing diagnostic testing, and directing career aspirations.

One of the most prestigious programs that has received recognition essential to the growth of Vickery Hall is the tutorial program.

The Student-Athlete Enrichment Pro- gram has been granted a Level 1 certifica- tion from the College of Reading and Learning Association, International Tutor Certification Program. Of the 160 pro- grams certified by CRLA, the Clemson Student-Athlete Enrichment Program is one of three student-athlete programs in the country to achieve this distinction.

Having tutor certification enables stu- dent-athletes to be provided the highest quality of academic assistance possible. Approximately 80 tutors are hired to pro- vide academic support in the many subject areas offered.

The Department of Student-Athlete En- richment Programs has recognized the need for students to have access to high- quality computing equipment and has made a commitment to provide the stu- dent-athletes at Clemson with the largest computer lab in the country. Located on the first floor of Vickery Hall is the Department of Student-Athlete Enrichment Programs' Microcomputer Laboratory. The lab is open seven days a week, for 16 hours on Monday through Thursday, and limited time on Saturday and Sunday. During exam periods the lab hours are extended.

The lab staff has a full-time computer

Clemson has a staff of 11 full-time employees to work with Tiger student-athletes in various self-enrichment programs.

manager, and also graduate students, many of whom are pursuing advanced de- grees in computer science. Lab staff mem- bers are available for tutoring of any Com- puter Science course, as well as the many management, engineering and business courses that deal with personal computers.

The Student-Athlete Enrichment Pro- gram is committed to providing state-of- the-art computing facilities. New comput- ers have recently been purchased bringing the lab to a state of the art facility. Over 40 computers are available for student-ath- letes.

All computers are fully connected to the internet allowing for access of comput- ers throughout the world for research and communication.

Personal Growth Program

One of the most important programs that helps student-athletes reach their full potential and engage successfully in this college experience is the Personal Growth and Development Program.

The purpose of this program is to assist the student-athlete in making a successful transition into his/her university and athlet- ic life. These programs will provide the stu- dent-athlete the opportunity to examine and explore issues and topics pertaining to his/her values, personal health and well- ness, behavior, and goals. The specific topics will encompass both general transi- tion issues and specific athletic issues as well.

Career Assistance Program

The Career Assistance Program pro- vides student-athletes an opportunity to fulfill career aspirations by participating in various career seminars offered by the staff at Vickery Hall. The philosophy of this program is to provide student-athletes with job searching skills and strategies, intern- ships, practicum experience as well as summer employment. These programs are designed to address specific career oppor- tunities through a program that uses each year to gain information on the student- athletes.

By using the resources available to the University, Alumni Center and the Athletic Department, Clemson is working to estab- lish a network of businesses, companies, and executives who will help assist with The Summer Employment Assistance Pro- gram. The program's main goal is to pro- vide the student-athlete with job experi- ence and a work history, which student athletes can apply to their academic disci- pline.

The Career Assistance Program is co- ordinated from the academic colleges, the Placement Center, and through the Athlet- ic Department contacts. This program is designed to better prepare the student-ath- lete for full-time employment and focuses on resume writing and interview tech- niques.

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Ben Anderson Football, 1970-72

Ben Anderson might be the most successful walk-on in Clemson athletic history. By success we are talking during his time at Clemson as a student-athlete and in his current employment as University General Counsel for his alma mater.

Anderson started 33 consecutive games for the Tigers between 1970-72. He intercepted nine passes in his career still tied for 13th best in Clemson history. And, he recorded that total in three years, as freshmen were not eligible during his playing days.

He was named first-team Academic AII-ACC all three years he played for Hootie Ingram's Tigers and was a second-team Academic All-America in 1971. On the field, he led the team in tackles in 1971 and 1972 and was voted the team's top defensive player in 1971.

Anderson might have the greatest combination of athletic and aca- demic awards of any Clemson athlete. Upon the completion of his career he was awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship in 1973 and was the winner of the Jim Weaver Award, presented by the Atlantic Coast Conference to the outstanding student-athlete in the league, regardless of sport.

That's not all! At graduation exercises in 1973, Anderson was the recipient of the Norris Medal, emblematic of Clemson's best all- around graduating senior student. No, not student-athlete, best all- around student. In addition to his athletic accomplishments, Anderson found time to serve on many student committees and was President of Tiger Brotherhood.

But, that's not all! In 1973 he was the recipient of the Frank Howard Award, presented each year to the athlete bringing the most honor to Clemson University. Additionally, he was the 1973 Crozton Ferris Mobley Award winner for the highest scholastic average by a senior athlete and won the first James F. Byrnes American Government Award, which is presented for excellence by the Political Science Department.

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Football, 1977-79

Jeff Bostic was a key cog in the resurgence of Clemson football in the mid-seventies. During his career Clemson played in three bowl games, the 1977 and 1978 Gator Bowls, and the 1979 Peach. That 1977 Gator Bowl appearance was the first bowl game for the Tigers in 18 years. Clemson has been to 14 bowl games in the last 20 years, so you can see the impact the 1977 team had on the history of Clemson football.

Bostic was a three-year starter on the offensive line, two years at center and one year at offensive guard. He also handled the deep snapping and was named first-team AII-ACC in 1979. Bostic teamed with his brother Joe, to anchor the Clemson offensive line in 1977 and 1978, the greatest offensive line brother combination in Clemson history. In fact, Joe was inducted into the Hall of Fame last year. Jeff Bostic was honored, along with his brother, as starters on Clemson's Centennial Team last year.

Both brothers went on to NFL careers. Jeff had a celebrated career with the Washington Redskins, playing 14 years in the league (1980-93) as a member of the team's famous "Hogs" offensive line. He got his pro career off to a big start when he signed with the Redskins on a Sunday and served as the snapper the next night on ABC's Monday Night Football against rival Dallas. He did well and soon moved into the starting lineup as the center.

Jeff, a native of Greensboro, NC, played in four Super Bowls and won three with the Redskins, the only former Clemson player with three Super Bowl Championship rings. He also played in the Pro Bowl in 1 983. He was a common denominator on the offensive line that protected four Redskins quarterbacks, Joe Theismann, Jay Schroeder, Doug Williams and Mark Rypien.

No one is better qualified to recount the career of Jeff Bostic than his coach of many years with the Redskins, Joe Gibbs. "We were having our first mini-camp and he was standing to the side in street clothes and I asked someone, 'Who's that?' A deep snapper holding out? Little did I know I was looking at our center for the 1980s. Guys like Jeff Bostic kept me in football. His quickness was always under- rated, but his heart made him special."

David Treadwell

Neil Simons

Football, 1985-87

David Treadwell holds a special place in the hearts of all Clemson football fans for his last second field goals that beat Georgia in con- secutive seasons, 1986 and 1987. Both field goals came in the last 10 seconds of the game to beat Clemson's main rival of the 1980s, 31-28 in 1986, and 21-20 in 1987.

Six times in Treadwell's career he made field goals inside the last three minutes that won or tied games for the Tigers. His kicks were significant reasons Clemson won the ACC Championships of 1986 and 1987. He was also the starting kicker in 1985 and in his first game as a starter, booted a field goal as time ran out to beat Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.

Like Ben Anderson, Treadwell came to Clemson as a walk-on. He spent the 1984 season learning from Ail-American Donald Igwebuike. Little did Igwebuike know that he was being watched by a future All- American. Today, Igwebuike ranks first and Treadwell second in Clemson history in career field goal percentage. Igwebuike made 74 percent of his field goals, and Treadwell connected on 71 percent. During the 1989 NFL season they were both ranked among the most accurate field goal kickers in the NFL.

Treadwell, a native of Jacksonville, FL, connected on 47-66 field goals in his career and was 92-93 on extra points. He was 17-24 on field goals as a sophomore, 12-20 as a junior and 18-22 as a senior. His .818 field goal accuracy in 1987 remains third best in Clemson history. He is still the number-four scorer in Clemson football histo- ry with 233 points. He once made 63 consecutive extra points, third longest streak in Clemson history.

That senior season was certainly memorable and gratifying for Treadwell because he was named a first-team consensus Ail- American, the only consensus All-America kicker in Clemson history. He was also a first-team Academic AII-ACC selection that year. He has continued to excell academically, as he recently earned his Law degree from the University of Denver.

Treadwell worked on that Law degree in the offseasons during a six-year NFL career. He had his best year in his first season when he was chosen to the Pro Bowl and made the NFL All-Rookie team as a member of the Denver Broncos. He played in Denver between 1989- 92 and retired after two seasons (1993-94) with the New York Giants. Five years into his career he was the third most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history.

Baseball, 1977-80

There are many facts about Neil Simons's career that qualify him for the Clemson Athletic Hall of Fame, but one stands out. Simons remains the only four-time first-team AII-ACC baseball player in Clemson history, and is one of just three players to do it in the histo- ry of the league. Chris Cammack of NC State reached the accom- plishment between 1968-71, and Brick Smith of Wake Forest did it between 1978-81.

Like the other recipients in this Hall of Fame class, Simons was not highly recruited out of high school. But, he hit .376 in 1977 as a freshman, leading the team and nearly leading the entire ACC. He was a key reason Clemson advanced to the College World Series that season. He batted .556 in the 1977 Atlantic Regional and was 5-15 in the College World Series. He also led the ACC in triples that season and had a near flawless season as Clemson's starting centerfielder.

Simons hit .335 for his career, including .355 as a junior and .317 as a senior. He tied a school and ACC record when he banged out six hits in a 22-7 victory over Georgia in the fourth game of his senior year. His greatest individual single game acclaim came during Clemson's incredible 41-9 victory at NC State in 1980. Simons had four hits, including three home runs and drove in a still ACC record 10 runs. For his accomplishment he was featured in "Faces in the Crowd" in Sports Illustrated later that Spring.

He was also an outstanding fielder. During the ACC Tournament of 1980 he robbed a North Carolina player of a home run that would have won the game for the Tar Heels. Instead it won the ACC cham- pionship for the Tigers.

Even though the Tigers played fewer games in the 1970s than they do today, his legendary numbers still rank among the best in Clemson history. He still ranks seventh in at bats (805), fifth in runs scored (195), sixth in hits (270), seventh in triples (14), second in walks (180), 11th in RBIs (164) and sixth in total bases (408). He struck out once every 18.7 at bats, still the second toughest player to strike out in Clemson history.

"Neil Simons was the epitome of the team player," said former Clemson coach Bill Wilhelm. This team attitude contributed to a suc- cessful four-year era for the Tigers. During Simons career Clemson advanced to the College World Series twice and to the NCAA Regional four times. Clemson was ranked in the top 10 in the final poll three of the four years and won three ACC Championships.

Simons was a 14th-round draft pick of the Houston Astros after the 1 980 season. He played in the minors for four years, hitting a high of .325 one season. But, after four years, Simons decided to retire and is now a successful financial analyst near his hometown of Silver Spring, MD.

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Junior college transfer has made an upset an Clemson defensive line.

Imagine that you are tenatively strolling into work for your first day on a new job, when out of nowhere, a garbage truck whizzes by you and hits a pothole. Simultaneously, your suit is drenched with mud and trash gets dumped on your head. You then walk into work, embarassed of course, only to find your boss screaming that if that ever happens to you again, you will be put in the basement to perform mind-numbing tasks for the remainder of your career.

Unfortunately for senior defensive line- man Lorenzo Bromell, this scenario sounds frighteningly similar to his first day of practice at Clemson.

Tiger defensive line coach Les Herrin expected an immediate impact from the 6- 6, 250 pound junior college transfer at the start of 1996 fall drills. "The day before the first practice with the varsity," recalls Bromell, "Coach Herrin said 'OK, tomorrow the live bullets start. Ya'll freshmen, I'm not going to throw ya'll into the heat to start with. But, Bromell, you're going to be the first one in there tomorrow. I'm going to see what you're all about."

The first contact drill of the first practice pitted Bromell against two veteran offen- sive lineman. "I'll never forget it," said Bromell. "Matt Butler and Jim Bundren fired off on me so hard they knocked me back about three yards! Coach Herrin saw this and came running up to me and said 'If I ever see that again, the rest of your years here will be on the scout team.'"

Some players may have heard this response and sulked, but not the Bronx, NY, native. "When he said that, it got my motor running and I was ready to play. I appre- ciated him being honest with me and saying that, and I have been working hard ever since then."

Coach Herrin will not argue about the response that his line- man has given him following that incident. "I think he knew where I was coming from and what I expected out of him if he was going to play on the defensive line. If he would not have gotten tougher than that, then he proba- bly would have spent the next two years on the scout team."

Ironically, that first practice seems to have formed a mutual

respect between the player and coach. "I owe everything that I have accomplished here to Coach Herrin. He shows me differ- ent techniques to help me get better as a player and he knows how to motivate me."

Herrin thinks a great deal of Lorenzo also. "He works very hard and is a highly motivated person. He tries to do everthing we ask him to do as coaches. He is really a pleasure to be around because he works hard at every practice and on every Saturday."

Lorenzo's hard work does not end on the practice or game field, however. Following a two tackle performance against Maryland a few weeks ago, he hit the film room to see what he could do to improve. "It may have looked like I played alright, but I am harsh on myself. I came up here early Sunday to watch film to see what I could do better." The film watching worked, as Bromell recorded six tackles and one sack the following week at Wake Forest.

Through eight games this season, the rangy lineman ranked second on the team, behind rush end Adrian Dingle, with three sacks. He was also tied for second, behind Anthony Simmons, with seven tackles for loss. Perhaps more importantly, the vocal senior has emerged as the emotional leader of the defense.

Some of Bromell's hits have been felt in every corner of Death Valley.

"I have to play with a lot of emotion. If I'm not jumping around and getting hyped, then I don't feel like I am playing at my best. I really try to get everyone going and pumped up," says Bromell.

If he is responsible for getting everyone else pumped up, then what makes Lorenzo pumped? "If we play as a team and on one sheet of music, that is our goal. I mean, if the offense is moving the ball and the defense is scurrying around, stopping the run, knocking passes down, and getting interceptions, then I will be happy, it will be a great day."

Before Clemson, Lorenzo spent two years at Georgia Military Academy in Milledgeville, GA, an experience that has helped him become a reliable starter at Clemson. "I learned a lot of discipline. It taught me to be more responsible for my actions and punctual. You can't procrasti- nate at military school," says Bromell of his time at Georgia Military. During his last season there, Lorenzo recorded 43 tack- les, including 12 for loss under Coach Robert Nunn.

When the time came to transfer to a Division 1-A school, Lorenzo followed for- mer Georgia Military teammate Eric Bradford to Clemson. "My father lives in Georgetown and tries to come to all of my games, and so I thought it would be nice to stay near him."

With several other schools in the area, some closer to Georgetown than Clemson, there must be other reasons that Lorenzo chose Tigertown? "Once you get in the stadium and run down the hill, you fall in love with Clemson. I can't explain it, I just fell in love with it."

With excellent height for a defen- sive lineman, another idea that Bromell may love is that of playing professional football. "I hope I get the opportunity to play. Maybe if I continue to work hard and play aggressive, then somebody will notice me and give me the chance." At 250 pounds, does he think that he will have to put on weight to make it at the next level? "Who knows. There are players in the league that play at 250, so I may not have to get bigger to make it."

If he is given the chance profes- sionally, I will be willing to bet that he will be prepared for that first contact drill in training camp.

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The Brooks Center for the Performing Arts

Life is too short to miss the good things, and the Brooks Center has them all. Smiles, tears, laughter and cheers in a series of music, dance and theatre at its best. Here's a sample of programming too good to miss:

19 9 7

9/11 Quartetto Gelato

9/26 River City Brass Band

9/30-10/5 Summer and Smoke

10/23-26 Festival of African American Literature & the Arts (FAALA V)

10/30 Spoleto U.S.A./Utsey Chamber Music Series

1 1/20 Clemson University Tiger Band Pass-in-Review

12/2 Clemson University Choral Ensembles

12/4 Chanticleer Christmas Show

19 9 8

1/16 Nnenna Freelon, jazz vocalist

2/4-7 The Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival

2/12 Parsons Dance Company

2/19-3/1 Clemson Shakespeare Festival VII

2/19 West Side Story

3/3 Shanghai Acrobats

3/24 To Kill A Mockingbird

3/3 1 Moscow Chamber Orchestra

4/2 1 Clemson University Symphony Orchestra

For a full schedule, call the Brooks Center box office, (864) 656-RSVP (7787), Mon.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. Programming is subject to change.

Seasons by the Lake

If you're looking for a special dining experience before a Brooks Center perfor- mance or after a football game, treat your family and friends to Seasons by the Lake. Located within Clemson University's Madren Conference Center on the shore of Lake Hartwell, this distinctive restaurant features fresh South Carolina products in a variety

of seasonal selections as pleasing to the eye as to the palate.

Lunch 11:30 a.m. -2 p.m., Mon.-Sun.

Sunday Brunch 11:30 a.m. -2 p.m.

Dinner 5-9 p.m., Mon.-Thur.

5-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 4-10 p.m., Football Saturdays

For reservations or more information, call (864) 656-7444-

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When Clemson Has the Ball

CLEMSON OFFENSE

LT JIM BUNDREN 79

LG COREY HULSEY 71

C JASON GAMBLE 73

RG GLENN ROUNTREE 75

RT HOLLAND POSTELL 70

TE LAMONTHALL 82

SE TONY HORNE 7

QB NEALON GREENE 15

TB RAYMOND PRIESTER 27

FB SAM ZANDERS 6

FLK BRIAN WOFFORD 25

PK DAVID RICHARDSON 29

NORTH CAROLINA DEFENSE

DE GREG ELLIS 87

DT VONNIE HOLLIDAY 90

DT RUSSELL DAVIS 96

DE MIKE PRINGLEY 91

LB KEITH NEWMAN 9

LB KIVUUSAMA MAYS 53

LB BRIAN SIMMONS 41

SS GREG WILLIAMS 3

FS OMAR BROWN 2

CB DRE' BLY 31

CB ROBERT WILLIAMS 29

P BRIAN SCHMITZ 23

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

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5	JAVIS AUSTIN	TB	28	ALEX ARDLEY	CB	50	MICHAEL YOUNG	ILB	75	GLENN ROUNTREE	OG
6	SAM ZANDERS	FB	29	DAVID RICHARDSON	PK	51	RAJ MITCHELL	LB	76	JASON HOLLOMAN	DT
7	TONY HORNE	WR	30	DARREL CRUTCHFIELD	CB	52	ADRIAN DINGLE	OLB	77	MATT BUTLER	OT
8	TRAVIS ZACHERY	TB	31	CHAD SPECK	SS	53	RAHIM ABDULLAH	OLB	78	ED ALTMAN	C
9	ROBERT CARSWELL	FS	33	DAVID EVANS	CB	54	KENZI ROSS	LB	79	JIM BUNDREN	OT
10	MICHAEL ALLEN	CB	34	DEXTRA POLITE	CB	55	DARCUS RAPLEY	LB	80	MATT BAILEY	WR
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18	SLADE NAGLE	QB	41	ANTHONY SIMMONS	ILB	63	MARK STRIEWING	OG	90	FREDDIE JAMES	DT
19	WAYMON WHITE	WR	42	MOND WILSON	ILB	64	ZANE LEWIS	OG	91	LORENZO BROMELL	DT
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22	DAMOND WARD	CB	45	HAROLD MEANS	ILB	68	JOEDY MITCHELL	OT	94	DONALD BROOMFIELD	MG
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25	BRIAN WOFFORD	WR	48	TRAVIS MACKLIN	FB	72	MATT MCLEOD	C	97	RAYMOND WHITE	MG
26	TERRY WITHERSPOON	FB	49	JASON COLLINS	TE	73	JASON GAMBLE	c	99	GARY CHILDRESS	DT

When North Carolina Has the Ball

NORTH CAROLINA OFFENSE

SE L.C. STEVENS 5

LT RYAN HOFFMAN 79

LG MIKE GIMBOL 76

C JEFF SATURDAY 64

RG MIKE BAXTER 51

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by Adair Clary

Once a Tiger, always a Tiger. From Louisiana State to Clemson the one thing that remains constant for offensive coordinator Steve Ensminger is the school mascot. A for- mer Louisiana State quarterback, Ensminger came to Clemson in February of this year to assume the position of Offensive Coordinator.

With an extensive resume of successful offenses, it is little wonder Clemson Coach Tommy West brought Ensminger to Clemson to improve the Tiger offense's production. Ensminger brought a wealth of coaching experience including tenures at Texas A&M, Georgia, Louisiana Tech, McNeese State and Nichols State.

Having coached quarterbacks at all but one of these schools and serving as offensive coordinator at two of them, his new home did not bring new responsibilities. However, Clemson does provide a "family atmosphere" that universities in bigger cities lack. "You get the opportunity to meet so many people maybe because it is small," said Ensminger. "Everyone here is so friendly and down to earth."

Reflecting on his playing days at LSU, Ensminger has many fond memories but a particular game stands out more than the rest. In 1977, the LSU Tigers faced a num- ber-one ranked Southern Cal team. The Tigers led the entire game until the final minute when USC scored a touchdown to go up 15-12. "We drove the length of the field and had two shots at it but didn't score. Even though we lost, it stands out in my mind because of the intensity that was in that sta- dium that day.

"LSU was good for me because I grew up in Baton Rouge. It was a great program and I was far enough away from home to grow up, but close enough where I could get back any time I wanted."

Ensminger's proudest moment as a player was being named team captain at LSU for the 1979 season. "It's the ultimate compliment for your teammates to vote you their captain. I had enough people who believed in me and felt like I was their captain."

Not only was Ensminger named team captain, he still holds two LSU passing records. In 1 977, his four touchdowns versus Rice set the school record for most touch- downs in a game. In 1978 his 82-yard touch- down pass play versus Georgia still stands as the longest touchdown pass play.

Influenced most by his high school and college coaches, Ensminger feels that they not only led him on the playing field, but also influenced him to go into the coaching field. Sonny Jackson, his high school football coach is still influential in Ensminger's life today. "At least once a month I talk to him. Coach (Charley) McLendon from LSU also had a positive influence."

Following his playing days at Louisiana State, Ensminger moved on to the Canadian Football League in 1980 and he spent just one season with the Hamilton Tigercats (You

knew there had to be a Tiger there some- where). After his playing days came to a close, Ensminger began a career in coach- ing.

He still feels his playing experience helped him in coaching, especially early in his coaching career. "I think it gives me a little insight as to the way I relate to the players. I do get mad at them, but I think they under- stand it. I enjoy talking to the players about their academics. When I played ball the coaches and players were separate and they never spent any time together. I think that having a good relationship with your players makes them feel comfortable about telling you how they feel about the game plan. They have more input on my decisions as far as play calling and the gameplan. I enjoy being with the players and having their input, because this is their offense."

Since his playing days many changes have transpired in the world of football. "I think that football goes in cycles. You're going to see a lot more passing and defenses chang- ing. Right now, defense dictates everything and they're making people throw the football. You aren't being allowed to run the ball today. However, it will cycle back to a running game and get away from passing again. It goes in cycles and will continue to do so for the next century."

When asked about his ultimate goal for his players, Ensminger says that he would like for all of his athletes to earn a degree. "Seeing the kids grow and mature socially so that they make the right decisions is very rewarding. So many kids nowdays make the wrong deci- sions and to be able to coach a kid and watch him get his degree, watch him mature through four years and make all the right decisions is the biggest thing. I also like for the kids to enjoy their playing experience.

"The most satisfying thing about coaching is putting a game plan together and having

Ensminger was a record-setting quarter- back at LSU in 1979.

the players execute it. In the Florida State game, our offense tried many different forma- tions and threw many different routes at them. For the players to go and execute that as well as they did was very satisfying even though we came up short."

During his career Ensminger has coached at schools with high caliber football programs including Georgia, Louisiana Tech, and Texas A&M. His most memorable accomplishment during his coaching tenure is from his days at Louisiana Tech. As offensive coordinator, Ensminger helped Louisiana Tech go from a 3-8 record at the Division l-AA level to an 8-3 mark at the Division I level and a bowl bid.

At Georgia, he coached All-Americans Eric Zeier and Garrison Hearst to record set- ting careers. Now he is doing the same at Clemson. The Clemson offense this year is averaging nearly 380 yards per game, in the top five in Clemson history, and the passing game is on a record pace in terms of yardage, passing first downs, and completion percentage. At the same time, the Tigers are still running the ball well, among the leaders in the ACC. In fact, Clemson has a chance to become just the fifth team in ACC history to have a 1000 yard rusher and 1000 yard receiver in the same season.

Ensminger says there are a lot of ele- ments involved in having a successful offense, but the intangible aspects of the game should not be underestimated.

"I'm a very family-oriented type coach. I'm very close to my family. I like my players to feel comfortable around my kids and be part of our family. Some of them are a long way from home and I want them to feel a part of our family and comfortable with us."

It has taken just one year for this former LSU Tiger to feel right at home with the Clemson Tigers of the South Carolina version of Death Valley.

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Varsity Cheerleaders (Front Row L to R): Marianne Herr (captain), Carey Molin, Erin Lynch, April Landingrin, Betsy Allen, Mary Margaret Johnson, and Ashley Blackmon. (Back Row L to R): Tony Feraci, Jay McAdams, Shane Thompson, Scott Rogers, Brent Cockerham, Thomas Holcombe, Rob Stephenson (captain), coach - Kelli Petty.

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Within earshot of the roar of Death Valley stands a National Historic Landmark and the genesis of all that Clemson University has become.

Fort Hill was the home of the University's founder, Thomas Green Clemson, and, earlier, of his father-m- aw, 19th century statesman John C. Calhoun. While the years have taken their toll, the main house and its associated buildings remain proud and dignified links to the past that gave Clemson its future.

With funding from the South Carolina General Assembly, the Clemson Class of 1947, the S.C. Department of Archives and History, and other sources, initial steps are being taken to restore and repair Fort Hill.

A team from the Historic Ameri- can Buildings Survey, a program of the U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service, spent this past summer preparing detailed drawings and photographs of Fort Hill. Now plans are being developed for the home's rejuve- nation.

The buildings will be repainted during the coming spring semester, with paints and coatings donated by Ben- jamin Moore & Co. through Bird Paints of Charleston. Further restoration work will be done over the next two years, during which time the house will be closed to the public for extended periods.

So don't be surprised — or alarmed — if you see the Calhoun House surrounded by scaffolding or machinery in the near future or if you drop by for a visit and find the door locked. We'll just be doing some home-improvement work on the University's birthplace.

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By Tim Bourret

The bar has been raised!

That is a succinct phrase that describes the progress of the Clemson basketball pro- gram the last three years.

In reality, the word bar could be changed to the word expectations. Heading into his fourth year as head coach. Rick Barnes and his Clemson Tigers are now a near unani- mous top 10 preseason team for 1997-98.

Last year's success was gained in all areas. In addition to the 23 wins (tied for the third highest victory total in Clemson history) the Tigers set a home attendance record on a per game basis and had six sellouts. Students camped out in 141 tents to get tick- ets to the Wake Forest game on January 23rd.

Clemson returns nine of its top 10 players, including four starters, from the 1996-97 squad that finished 23-10, including 11 wins away from home, a single season record. Two of the players, Greg Buckner and Terrell Mclntyre, were second-team AII-ACC selec- tions, marking the first time in history Clemson has two returning all-conference players.

Among the 1996-97 triumphs were seven wins over RPI top 25 teams from Kentucky, Duke, South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia. Last year's Tiger five finished fourth in the ACC standings, just the 10th upper Division finish in Clemson history and became just the fourth in school history to have at least a break even ACC road record. The team was ranked in the top 20 in every AP and USA Today poll, a first in Clemson history, and also achieved a number-two national ranking at mid-season, highest in Clemson history.

These accomplishments, combined with the high percentage of returning players, give Clemson a strong shot at its third straight NCAA Tournament bid, which would be a first in school basketball history. The Tigers ranked eighth in the Final USA Today poll, its highest final ranking ever. Clemson has never had consecutive final top 10 rankings in any basketball poll.

"Our players, our fans and our coaches are optimistic about this season," said Rick Barnes, who has led Clemson to 56 wins in three years. "That is a good situation, we want our players, everyone involved with our program, to believe in what we are doing.

"We have made strides each year with our program thanks to a team attitude. We have a lot of players who have been in our program for multiple seasons and they have tasted some success. But, this group has higher goals and objectives."

Barnes club has moved up the college basketball respect ladder each season with- out a true superstar performer. Last year

Clemson did not have an individual lead the ACC in any statistical category and did not rank as a team in the top five in the ACC in scoring, field goal percentage offense, field goal percentage defense, or three-point per- centage. But, the team did rank in the top three in the league in rebounding and turnover margin, two categories that usually reflect a team's hustle and selflessness.

Clemson advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament last year before falling to Minnesota in double overtime, widely regard- ed as one of the best games of the 1 997 tour- nament. "While the Minnesota game was disappointing, it also may be beneficial to this year's team. To get so close to playing for the right to go to the Final Four will be a motivat- ing factor for us this season."

As he did last year, Barnes will follow a course of action throughout the season that has his team playing its best basketball come tournament time. "Our primary goal is to be at our peak in March, that is our approach every year. This year, we have a challenging schedule, one that does not let up from November to March.

"We will have to be ready to go early, as we did last year. You want to be in your best position to win in March, but you can make a big impact on your seed by playing well early in the season. We had a number-four seed in the NCAAs last year and a major reason was our success against Kentucky, Virginia and South Carolina early in the season."

Barnes has made it clear, as he stated when he took the Clemson challenge in March 1994, that his schedule would grow with the program. He has "raised the bar" in terms of scheduling once again. Before Christmas of 1997, Clemson will play NCAA runnerup Kentucky, ACC rival Maryland, Big Ten power Illinois, Big East competitor Seton Hall in the Jimmy V. Classic, and a top 20 South Carolina team.

To be successful against this schedule Barnes must have many players make a con- tribution. Depth will be imperative and that should be a stength of this team. "This will definitely be the deepest team we have had. We lost one of our team leaders in Merl Code (33 starts, 10.9 PPG), a player who has had much to do with the success of the program. But, we do return four starters and nine play- ers who participated in all three NCAA Tournament games last year.

"Along with the depth we should be a ver- satile team. We have players who are capa- ble of playing three different positions and that has been another reason we have made progress. We can throw different lineups at teams. That is also an indication of the team aspect. Our guys just want to play and win, no matter what position they play."

Nine players return from Clemson's high- est ranked team in history, and there are

three newcomers who figure to make contri- butions in 1997-98. Greg Buckner, who is destined to finish in the top five in Clemson history in virtually every statistical category, is the only senior on this team, but Clemson will not be lacking for senior leadership. He has been Clemson's top scorer each of the last three years and is a first-team preseason AII- ACC player. Terrell Mclntyre is among the top guards in the nation and his ability to run the offense and hit the key three-point shot makes Clemson a national championship contender.

For any Clemson player to help the team, they must first learn to play defense, the prime reason for Clemson's success level. Each of the last two years the Tigers have ranked in the top 15 in the country in scoring defense. "When opposing coaches think of Clemson basketball they think defense. We work very hard on that aspect of the game. Sometimes you just have off nights shooting, but you can always play good defense."

Playing good defense every night will be of paramount importance in the ACC. "This might be the best year ever for the ACC," said Barnes. "The ACC did not lose any young players to the draft as we have in recent years. There won't be an easy game all year. It will be an ACC schedule of 16 games in which you will have to be totally prepared physically and mentally."

Buckner hopes to lead Clemson to its third straight NCAA Tournament bid.

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Death Valley

Name synonymous with Clemson Memorial Stadium. The Stadium was dubbed this affec- tionate title by the late Lonnie McMillian, a for- mer coach at Presbyterian. He used to take his teams to play at Clemson, and they rarely scored, never mind gained a victory. Once he told the writers he was going to play Clemson up at Death Valley because his teams always got killed. It stuck somewhat, but when Frank Howard start calling it that in the fifties, the term really caught on. It is now in its 56th year.

Many people think the name is derived from the fact that there rests a cemetary outside the fence on the pressbox site of the stadium. But, although it would make sense, the name was first coined by Lonnie McMillian.

First Friday Parade

The Clemson football season kicks off each year with the annual First Friday Parade. The once a year event takes place on the Friday afternoon prior to the first home football game. Floats from various fraternities and sororities and other campus organizations are represent- ed in the parade that rolls down main street in Clemson. The parade culminates at the Amphitheatre in the middle of campus where the first Pep Rally of the year takes place.

The Grand Marshall of the Parade is fea- tured at the Pep Rally. Recent Grand Marshall's have ranged from current PGA professional Dillard Pruitt, to College Football Hall of Fame legends Jess Neely and Frank Howard, to noted television announcers Brent Musburger and Ara Parseghian.

Homecoming

Clemson holds a classic homecoming every year. Displays by fraternities and sororities that are months in the making, are built on Bowman Field the week prior to the Homecoming Weekend. It is an event that draws alumni and friends of Clemson from all over the country.

The Friday evening prior to the game, Tigerama is held in Death Valley, an event that attacts over 35,000 fans. The Homecoming Queen and her court are presented in addition to Homecoming skits, a pep rally and a large and loud fireworks display.

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"Death Valley really lives up to its image. I was impressed with this stadium. When you put 80,000 people in here, it really feels like they are on top

of you. I would hate to be Georgia Tech or whoever else comes in here." Steve Young, San Francisco 49ers

Clemson took place on September 30, 1922 when Clemson met Centre. Clemson has a 53-17-3 record on Homecoming games over the years, a .743 winning percentage and has outscored the opposition 1547-955 in those pre- vious 73 games. The average margin of victory is 21 to 13. Clemson has been especially suc- cessful on Homecoming in recent years, posting a 23-1-2 record since 1970.

Orange Pants

The tradition of the Clemson team wearing orange pants is new according to tradition stan- dards. The Tigers first wore the all orange uni- form for the final game of the 1980 season against South Carolina. Clemson upset the 14th ranked Gamecocks and Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers, 27-6. The victory set the stage for Clemson's National Championship run of 1981.

Overall, Clemson is 30-7 in Orange pants since that 1980 game, including a 17-1 record in games played in the month of November. The Tigers had an eight-game winning streak in orange pants snapped in the 1996 Peach Bowl against LSU. Clemson has nine wins over top 20 opponents when wearing Orange pants, includ- ing the 22-15 National Championship clinching win over Nebraska in the 1982 Orange Bowl.

Rock, Howard's

When the Clemson team gathers to Run Down the Hill the players rub Howard's Rock

Clemson players have been rubbing Howard's Rock prior to running down the hill since 1967.

because of the mystical powers it is supposed to give Clemson players. The rock is mounted on a pedestal at the top of the hill and was given to Coach Frank Howard by a friend (S.C. Jones' 19) who picked it up in Death Valley, CA. The Rock was first placed on the pedestal at the top of the hill on September 24, 1966, a game Clemson won 40-35 over Virginia. The team started rub- bing the rock for the first game of 1967, a 23-6 win over Wake Forest on September 23, 1967.

Running Down the Hill

One of the most exciting 25 seconds (about 35 seconds when Clemson dresses 120 players for homecoming) in college football from a color and pageantry standpoint. After Clemson's last warmup the team retreats to the home dressing room located under the West Stands. At about 12:50 ( for normal 1:00 P.M. game), the team boards two buses and drives around the periph- ery of the stadium to the east side of the field. After everyone is properly collected, the cannon sounds, Tiger Rag is played and Clemson charges down the hill (exactly 100 feet top to bottom) and onto the field. It is one of the most celebrated entrances in sport. The Tigers have done it for every game since 1942, except for 1970, 1971 and four games of the 1972 season. In all, the Tigers have run down the hill 255 times heading into 1997.

How in the world did the tradition of running down the hill start? There is no long involved explanation, it used to be the quickest way to get to the field. When the stadium was built in 1942 the football lockerrooms were up the street in Fike Fieldhouse.

When the players were finished getting dressed they used to walk out the front door and walk down the street to "The Hill". Coach Howard continued the tradition when locker- rooms were finally built inside the stadium because Clemson fans used to get so fired up when they gathered