CLEMSON FOOTBALL

Official Release: Sampson Dismissed


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Clemson, SC-Sophomore linebacker Eric Sampson has been permanently

dismissed from the Clemson football program. Head Coach Tommy Bowden

made the announcement Tuesday.

"Eric Sampson has been dismissed from the Clemson football

program for conduct unbecoming of a Clemson student-athlete," said

Bowden. "Academic related issues entered into this decision."

Sampson started all 12 games for Clemson this year and was

fourth on the club in tackles this season with 79. He had a career

high 15 tackles in the win at Duke, his only double figure tackle

game of the season. He had six tackles in the victory over South

Carolina when he played 48 of the 51 defensive snaps."

"We have options as far as a replacement in our defensive

lineup," said Bowden. "We will evaluate those options with our staff

in the coming days."

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