Tigers move down in Athlon's 2012 college football top 25 |
From Athlon Sports:
RS So. Quarterback #10 6-1, 225 Hampton, VA View Full Profile
and receiver
Sammy WatkinsSammy Watkins Fr. Wide Receiver #2 6-1, 200 Fort Myers, FL View Full Profile
will form one of the top pass-catch combinations in the nation, while running back
Andre EllingtonAndre Ellington RS Jr. Running Back #23 5-10, 190 Moncks Corner, SC View Full Profile
figures to top 1,000 yards once again in 2012. While there’s no shortage of weapons coming back for coordinator Chad Morris, the Tigers will be replacing three starters on the line. The defense allowed nearly 400 yards a game in 2011, prompting coordinator Kevin Steele’s departure. Former Oklahoma coordinator Brent Venables was a terrific hire by coach Dabo Swinney, but the defense may be a year away, especially with the departure of four key linemen. Clemson was ranked 12th in the Athlon's very early college football poll released right after the end of the football season.
15. Clemson – The defending Atlantic champs are in good position to contend for the conference title once again in 2012. Quarterback
Tajh Boyd
Tajh Boyd
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