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Former Tigers Alexander, Kearse Record Interceptions in Vikings Debut

CINCINNATI (AP) — Andy Dalton was sharp in his return, leading the Cincinnati Bengals into field-goal range on his only drive during the Minnesota Vikings’ 17-16 preseason victory Friday night. Dalton’s season ended at Paul Brown Stadium last Dec. 13 when he broke the thumb on his passing hand while making a tackle during an interception return. On Friday night,…

Three Tigers Begin Play in US Amateur on Monday

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson golfers, past, present and future all will begin play Monday in the 2016 United States Amateur at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield, Michigan.  The tournament will be held August 15-21. Three-hundred and twelve amateurs will begin play on the North and South courses at the Oakland Hills Country Club on Monday.  The 312 players…

Tigers Hold First Preseason Scrimmage

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson held its ninth practice of the preseason, but its first stadium scrimmage on Wednesday morning.  Dabo Swinney worked his team for two hours in Memorial Stadium and most of the work was done in the form of a situational scrimmage.   Swinney spotted the ball at different places on the field with varying downs and distances. …

Clemson Announces New Security Measures

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — In an effort to provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite fan entry into Memorial Stadium, Clemson Athletics has announced new security measures for the 2016 football season including adoption of a Clear Bag Policy.   Working in conjunction with Clemson University Police, the Department of Homeland Security and law enforcement officials around…

Former Clemson WR Sammy Watkins Taking it Slow at Bills Practice

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Fast as Sammy Watkins might be, the Buffalo Bills are taking it slow with their top receiver’s return to practice. Watkins on Tuesday was limited to mostly running sprints on a secondary field under the watchful eye of strength and conditioning coach Eric Ciano. The individual workout lasted about an hour and came a day after…

Clemson Center Jay Guillermo Misses Second Practice After Head Injury

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — Clemson’s football team had a change of scenery for its Tuesday afternoon practice, the team’s eighth workout of the preseason camp.   As he has done in previous years, Dabo Swinney brought his team to the Jervey Meadows, the fields behind Kingsmore Stadium.    The Tigers will work at the Jervey Meadows facility off and on between now…