ESPN: Army veteran inspires Clemson

by TigerNet Staff - Tuesday, November 6, 2012 2:32 PM

Daniel Rodriguez
Pos: WR Height: 5-8 Weight: 175 Hometown: Stafford, VA (Brooke Pointe HS) Years Played: 2012 - 2013

From ESPN:

Coming off the field during an Oct. 6 game against Georgia Tech, Clemson quarterback Tajh BoydTajh Boyd
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"He was like, 'Man, just go out there and ball off with these guys,'" Boyd says. "He says stuff like that that sparks you. And he makes you appreciate things more -- we complain and make excuses, but he reminds you that there are people out there risking their lives."