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Clemson’s Lawrence Named ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year

GREENSBORO, N.C. (ACC) – Florida State redshirt freshman quarterback Deondre Francois has been voted the 2016 Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Year by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association (ACSMA). Clemson freshman tackle Dexter Lawrence was voted the ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year. Francois who also received the nod as ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year, was selected as…

Venables Finalist for Broyles Award

Clemson, S.C. (CAC)—Clemson Defensive Coordinator Brent Venables is one of five finalists for the 2016 Frank Broyles Award.  The honor is presented each year to the top assistant coach in college football. Venables is joined on the list of finalists by Jeremy Pruitt, defensive coordinator at Alabama, Jim Leavitt, defensive coordinator at Colorado, Don Brown, defensive coordinator at Michigan and…

Nine Tigers Named First-team All-ACC

Clemson, S.C. (CAC)—Nine Clemson players, five on offense and four on defense, were named first-team All-ACC by the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association on Monday.  Sixteen of Clemson’s starting 22 were named to one of the three teams or the honorable mention team. Eighteen Clemson players were honored on one of the three teams or the honorable mention team.  The…

Dabo Swinney says allegations his team used racial slurs are ‘absolutely’ false

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said he has talked with his team about allegations made by South Carolina players that the Tigers used racial slurs before Saturday’s game at Memorial Stadium and believes the incident did not occur. “I was made aware of that. Obviously everyone is talking about it. That’s a shame,” Swinney said Sunday. “Absolutely I asked my guys…

Clemson Continues Dancing to The Elite Eight

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC)- The third-ranked Clemson men’s soccer team advances to the Elite Eight for the second-straight year after defeating Albany, 3-1 at Historic Riggs Field on Sunday night. Clemson improves to (14-3-5), and Albany finishes the season (13-6-2) overall. The Tigers now turn their attention to Denver next Friday, Dec. 2 in the Elite Eight at Historic Riggs Field. The…

Clemson Jumps to #3 in Newest AP Poll

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — South Florida and Pittsburgh were among six teams to enter The Associated Press college football poll Sunday, matching a record for the Top 25 era. USF and Pitt are tied for No. 24. No. 17 Stanford, No. 19 Virginia Tech, No. 20 Navy and No. 22 Iowa also entered the rankings in the second-to-last regular-season poll. This…

Gamecock players accuse Clemson players of using slurs

Clemson’s Mike Williams pulls in a touchdown reception while defended by South Carolina’s Jamarcus King during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro) A brief skirmish between South Carolina and Clemson players broke out on the field before Saturday’s game at Memorial Stadium, and Gamecocks players said afterward…

Clemson Soccer Welcomes Albany for Sweet 16 Matchup Sunday

NCAA Tournament Third Round Match Information Who: No. 3 Clemson Tigers (13-3-5) vs. University of Albany (13-5-2) When: Sunday, Nov. 27 at 6:00 p.m. Where: Historic Riggs Field, Clemson, S.C. Watch: ESPN3 (http://es.pn/2foPpxm) Live Stats: NCAA.com (http://bit.ly/2gHjjyX) Follow: @ClemsonMSoccer on Twitter and Instagram Clemson Notes: Clemson (13-3-5) advanced to the Sweet 16 after defeating in-state rival South Carolina in overtime, thanks to two spectacular goals from…

Clemson Controls Palmetto Bowl over Frustrated USC

After winning their third-straight state title in blowout fashion 56-7, Clemson continues on towards further championship goals. After Will Muschamp’s debut in the rivalry, the Gamecocks look ahead to bowl season and next season, waiting a year for another chance to face their rivals. Click the video above from ABC Columbia Sports to see the full story from Death Valley…

Dabo Swinney’s Post Game After Third-Straight Win vs. USC

Following his team’s 56-7 victory over their rival Gamecocks, hear Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney’s post game press conference by clicking the video above from ABC Columbia Sports. Coach touches on his team’s performance against Carolina, their winning streak in the Palmetto Bowl Series, the performance of his offense and Deshaun Watson, and more. Categories: Clemson, Local Sports, Sports, USC…