Clemson football games 2009

The Nebraska offense then erupted for 20 points in the third quarter, gaining a lead the Huskers would not relinquish with remaining in the third quarter. After the Tigers converted another turnover into a touchdown to go on top , the Blackshirts limited five straight Clemson drives to three or fewer plays.

The Tigers ran 14 plays during that stretch for minus-six total yards. During the same period, Ganz threw a touchdown pass to Todd Peterson while Alex Henery connected on three field goals to provide the final margin of victory.

Clemson made one final drive in the closing minutes, marching from its own 23 all the way to the NU With a 1st-and-goal opportunity, the Tigers were sacked for a loss of 16 yards and threw three incompletions to seal the victory.

But for the second game in a row the team displayed great heart and determination. May the team with the best chemistry win. Everything you ever wanted to know about the Huskers. Advertise Shop. Nebraska Full Huskers. New Year's resolve: Rally pushes Pelini to 9 wins in 1st year Alt. Punting: Dawson Zimmerman, 12 punts, Kicking: None Tackles: Kavell Conner, tot. Kickoff Returns: C. Spiller, 19 ret. Spiller, 18 ret. Redshirt frosh Kyle Parker is in a heated battle with Willie Korn.

Coaches have been tight lipped when stating which one would start if September were here. Plus, throw in the factor that Parker, a former No. Korn is an intriguing dual-threat rated No.

If coaches are looking for scrambling ability to be a new dimension in this offense, Korn is more of the playmaker as opposed to someone who is just trying to manage the field while not losing in the process. He is also more prone to committing turnovers. If coaches see the powerful arm in the passing game to be the order for the day, Parker probably is the first choice.

Under this scenario, expect to see both QBs this fall on a rotating basis. If this were not enough, look for highly touted incoming frosh Tajh Boyd Hampton, VA to get a look when he arrives this fall. A likely first-round draft selection had he gone pro this year, Spiller is the true definition of "all-purpose".

He has already gained a school record 4, yards in three years as a runner and receiver. His dynamic speed make him an option to go the distance from anywhere on the field school record mark for TDs of 50 yards or more with He also is one of the nation's premier return men.

Now that James Davis is gone, Spiller is in the spotlight, but he will get plenty of rest on the sideline when needed since Jamie Harper and Andre Ellington are worthy of being starters on a good many other top FBS-level teams.

Harper lost 14 pounds this off-season and has very good feet, which is impressive for a guy weighing in at pounds. He will be the thunder in this package while Ellington eerily reminds coaches of a future Spiller. He has the same explosiveness to score from any spot on the field and gives Clemson a bright future in the post-Spiller era. Coach Swinney has stressed the importance of being more physical.

Ergo, the I-formation will return to Howard Field in More important, the increased presence of a fullback will be in store. Ultimately, both Rendrick Taylor and Chad Diehl are going to get their share of reps. Taylor puts fear in the eyes of every defender when having to worry about the fullback dive from this pounder.

He spent his entire Clemson career dealing with a multitude of injuries. The former prep receiver is also a great option out of the backfield and near the goal line. Diehl has been labeled one of the best blockers on the team. He won't carry the ball often but will see plenty of time being the lead blocker for Spiller. The top candidate to reach the yard receiving plateau is senior speedster Jacoby Ford.

However, beyond Ford, no receiver has proven reliable. Athletic Jaron Brown was recruited as a safety but clearly demonstrated his worthy snarling talents this spring. He makes the difficult catch look easy but his route running, as expected for a first-time guy, has to improve.

Marquan Jones has made a serious push. The overall No. Both bring more height to the table, but the battle to find an every-down WR amongst this youth remains. Accordingly, expect to see each garner starting opportunities as the season progresses. If the spring were any indication, expect the big men with soft hands at tight end to play more of a role.

This position was hampered all of last season due to the injuries that forced a weekly shuffle on the offensive line. Palmer did not catch more than two passes in any game during his double-digit starting duties while having to be kept in as a blocker. He is not the fastest, but is the most fundamentally sound.

Durrell Barry earned time as a starter and possesses the most pure talent. The good news is that both are now experienced and with the OL becoming more stable, their production in the pass attack will now become more apparent. Compounding the issue was the injury bug that forced five freshmen into starting roles. The final dismal results ultimately spelled good-bye for head coach Tommy Bowden at the mid-season point.

Due to the OL trials, the Clemson offense - with all its promise and skill talent - fell way short. It looks like he will be cleared to resume play this summer. The battle at center is heated between youngsters Mason Cloy and Dalton Freeman, a positive depth-building crusade that will not resolve until fall. A starter as a center and guard over the last two years, the All-ACC Second Team honoree has led Clemson in knockdown blocks each of the last two seasons.

The honor roll student commands respect and is one of the toughest players on the team. Guard Antoine McClain has made the biggest splash. The Alabama product is the most highly recruited player on this front, emerging as its MVP in just his sophomore season. He is a powerful 6'5, pound blocker capable of lining up against anyone the schedule has to offer. Tackles Chris Hairston and Landon Walker are both returning starters. Hairston had two separate injuries that limited his time on the field.

Walker started 10 games as a redshirt frosh. Both graded out well two of the top three blockers. Senior Cory Lambert gives the line yet another body capable of playing any position. This was discovered last year after Lambert earned seven starts along the front.

Tackle may be the deepest spot of the unit. Line coach Brad Scott enters his 12th season with the Tigers and he has stated the offense appears to be progressing nicely. They should be the most improved unit on the team, which should come as huge news for the Tiger faithful. OG Thomas Austin. Limited hindsight says he may be right. The most experienced is senior Ricky Sapp, who was leading the team with 10 TFLs through the first 10 games before he suffered a season ending torn ACL.

He sat out spring and will return in the fall. Sapp is one of many Tigers expected to be under the microscope of NFL scouts. Another senior, Kevin Alexander earned ten starts in '08, giving coaches three ends with significant starting experience. In short, no one has been able to block Bowers all spring as he made life for the new QBs miserable.

Coach Swinney has stated that Bowers has actually gotten stronger and faster and his football instincts are some of the best he has ever seen. The entire defensive line has continued to bring the heat all spring. This line was 11th in the ACC in sack totals; expect this number to rise quickly.

Looking back, he has fond memories of his time in summer ball. As a co-captain in , Freeman hit. He had 60 runs, 16 doubles, five triples, four homers, 44 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases. The Orlando, FL native excelled during the postseason. In 10 games, he led the team with a. It also provided Freeman with his most memorable game at Clemson in the regional championship game against Oklahoma State.

After being drafted again following the season, Freeman once again put that part of his career on hold to come back and help get Clemson back to Omaha. This season, Freeman hopes to continue to be a consistent leader of the team. Looking back on his time so far as a Tiger, Freeman has enjoyed playing in front of Tiger fans at Doug Kingsmore Stadium. Freeman has had many people impact and influence his baseball career.