Tigers drop one spot in ESPN's 2012 Way-Too-Early Preseason Top 25 |
From ESPN:
Previous rank: 22 The Tigers' inexplicable 70-33 flop against West Virginia in the Discover Orange Bowl really tarnished a nice campaign last season. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney shook up his coaching staff after the embarrassing loss, replacing defensive coordinator Kevin Steele with former Oklahoma assistant Brent Venables. Five starters must be replaced on defense, including top pass-rusher
Andre Branch RS Sr. Defensive End #40 6-5, 260 Richmond, VA View Full Profile
. Venables might get some help from the Tigers' incoming freshman class, including top safety
Travis Blanks Fr. Defensive Back # 6-1, 180 Tallahassee, FL View Full Profile
, defensive end
Carlos Watkins Fr. Defensive Line # 6-4, 285 Forest City, NC View Full Profile
and tackle
Shaquille Lawson Fr. Defensive End # 6-4, 240 Central, SC View Full Profile
. Quarterback
Tajh Boyd RS So. Quarterback #10 6-1, 225 Hampton, VA View Full Profile
and receiver
Sammy Watkins Fr. Wide Receiver #2 6-1, 200 Fort Myers, FL View Full Profile
are back on offense, but four starting offensive linemen will have to be replaced. The Tigers will open the season against Auburn in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game and will play ACC foes Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech at home.
23. Clemson Tigers
Andre Branch
Travis Blanks
Carlos Watkins
Shaquille Lawson
Tajh Boyd
Sammy Watkins
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