Bob Ferrence

Comes to Clemson along with teammate Gary Cooper from Ambridge High where they starred on the gridiron for Frank Antonini . . . holds the distinction of being the Tigers' biggest incoming rookie at 275 pounds . . . a Scholastic Coach honorable mention All-America prep football player . . . USA Today honorable mention All-American team . . . member of numerous all-star teams, including all-state offense and Pittsburgh Press all-state defense, Beaver County Times Top 22 . . . an outstanding two-way performer who played on the 1981 W.P.I.A.L. Section 1-AAA Championship team . . . took first place for highest total lift of 1250 pounds in 1984 MAC Conference powerlift competition . . . selected first-team all-defense on Pittsburgh Post Gazette squad ... born 4 1 67 in Sewickley, PA.