2008 Clemson Tigers football team

2008 Clemson Tigers football team

NCAATeamFootballSeason
Year=2008
Team=Clemson Tigers


Conference=Atlantic Coast Conference
Division=Atlantic
ShortConference=ACC
CoachRank=
APRank=
BCSRank=
Record=3-3
ConfRecord=1-2
HeadCoach=Tommy Bowden
OffCoach=Rob Spence
DefCoach=Vic Koenning
OScheme=Various
DScheme=4-3
Stadium=Memorial Stadium (c. 81,473, grass)
Champion=
BowlTourney=
BowlTourneyResult=

The 2008 Clemson football team represented Clemson University in the 2008 college football season. The Tigers are led by head coach Tommy Bowden and play their home games in Memorial Stadium.

Before the Season

Preseason Outlook

Incoming Recruiting Class

Spencer Benton (K; Myrtle Beach, SC; Myrtle Beach HS), Da'Quan Bowers (DE; Bamberg, SC; Bamberg-Ehrhardt HS), Stanley Hunter (LB; Duncan, SC; James F. Brynes HS), Marquan Jones (WR; Blythewood, SC; Blythewood HS), Kyle Parker (QB; Jacksonville, FL; Bartram Trail HS), Tarik Rollins (LB; Jacksonville, FL; Chaminade Madonna College Prep), Jon Richt (QB; Athens, GA; Prince Avenue Christian), Dawson Zimmerman (K; Snellville, GA; Brookwood HS), Spencer Adams (S; Matthews, NC; David W. Butler HS), Andre Ellington (RB; Moncks Corner, SC; Berkeley HS), Dalton Freeman (OL; Pelion, SC; Pelion HS), Brandon Thompson (DT; Thomasville, GA; Thomasville HS), Daniel Andrews (S; Jacksonville, FL; Trinity Christian Academy), Jaron Brown (WR; Cheraw, SC; Cheraw HS), Carlton Lewis Jr. (S; St. Augustine, FL; St. Augustine HS), Jarred Crittenton (DE; Wahpeton, ND; North Dakota Stat College of Science), Matt Sanders (OL; Crestview, FL; Crestview HS), Kenneth Page (OL; Columbia, SC; A.C. Flora HS), Xavier Brewer (CB; Jacksonville, FL; Bartram Trail HS); Dwayne Allen (TE; Fayetteville, NC; Terry Sanford HS); Rashard Hall (S; St. Augustine, FL; St. Augustine HS), Brandon Ford (WR; Hanahan, SC; Hanahan HS); Matt Skinner (ATH; Jacksonville, FL; The Bolles School), Jonathon Willard (LB; Loris, SC; Loris HS), Antoine McClain (OL; Anniston, AL; Anniston HS), Jamie Harper (RB; Jacksonville, FL; Trinity Christian Academy)

Transfers & Departures

*Philip Merling (DE, Junior) - NFL Draft
*Antonio Clay (LB, Junior) - withdrew from classes
*Ray Ray McElrathbey (RB-WR-DB, RS Sophomore) - graduation, transferred to Howard University
*Cortney Vincent (LB, RS Junior) - dismissed from team
*Jeff Orgen (WR, RS Freshman) - transfer
*Brian Linthicum (TE, Sophomore) - quit the team

Schedule

CFB Schedule Entry
date = August 30
time = 8:00PM
w/l = l
nonconf = yes
homecoming =
away =
neutral = yes
rank = 9
opponent = Alabama
opprank =
site_stadium = Georgia Dome
site_cityst = Atlanta, GA
gamename = Chick-fil-A College Kickoff
tv = ABC
score = 10-34
overtime =
attend = 70,097
CFB Schedule Entry
date = September 6
time = 3:30PM
w/l = w
nonconf = yes
homecoming =
away =
neutral =
rank = 22
opponent = The Citadel
opprank =
site_stadium = Memorial Stadium
site_cityst = Clemson, SC
gamename = Military Appreciation Day
tv =
score = 45-17
overtime =
attend = 76,000
CFB Schedule Entry
date = September 13
time = Noon
w/l = w
nonconf =
homecoming =
away =
neutral =
rank = 23
opponent = NC State
opprank =
site_stadium = Memorial Stadium
site_cityst = Clemson, SC
gamename = Textile Bowl/Hall of Fame Day
tv = Raycom
score = 27-9
overtime =
attend = 76,500
CFB Schedule Entry
date = September 20
time = 1:00PM
w/l = w
nonconf = yes
homecoming =
away =
neutral =
rank = 21
opponent = SC State
opprank =
site_stadium = Memorial Stadium
site_cityst = Clemson, SC
gamename = Youth Day
tv =
score = 54-0
overtime =
attend = 78,000
CFB Schedule Entry
date = September 27
time = 12:00PM
w/l = l
nonconf =
homecoming =
away =
neutral =
rank = 19
opponent = Maryland
opprank =
site_stadium = Memorial Stadium
site_cityst = Clemson, SC
gamename = Family Weekend
tv = Raycom
score = 17-20
overtime =
attend = 81,500
CFB Schedule Entry
date = October 9
time = 7:45PM
w/l = l
nonconf =
homecoming =
away = yes
neutral =
rank =
opponent = Wake Forest
opprank =
site_stadium = BB&T Field
site_cityst = Winston-Salem, NC
gamename =
tv = ESPN
score = 7-12
overtime =
attend = 33,988
CFB Schedule Entry
date = October 18
time = 12:00PM
w/l =
nonconf =
homecoming =
away =
neutral =
rank =
opponent = Georgia Tech
opprank =
site_stadium = Memorial Stadium
site_cityst = Clemson, SC
gamename = IPTAY Day
tv = ESPN/ESPN2
score =
overtime =
attend =
CFB Schedule Entry
date = November 1
time =
w/l =
nonconf =
homecoming =
away = yes
neutral =
rank =
opponent = Boston College
opprank =
site_stadium = Alumni Stadium
site_cityst = Chestnut Hill, MA
gamename =
tv =
score =
overtime =
attend =
CFB Schedule Entry
date = November 8
time =
w/l =
nonconf =
homecoming =
away = yes
neutral =
rank =
opponent = Florida State
opprank =
site_stadium = Doak Campbell Stadium
site_cityst = Tallahassee, FL
gamename = Bowden Bowl X
tv =
score =
overtime =
attend =
CFB Schedule Entry
date = November 15
time =
w/l =
nonconf =
homecoming = yes
away =
neutral =
rank =
opponent = Duke
opprank =
site_stadium = Memorial Stadium
site_cityst = Clemson, SC
gamename = Homecoming
tv =
score =
overtime =
attend =
CFB Schedule Entry
date = November 22
time =
w/l =
nonconf =
homecoming =
away = yes
neutral =
rank =
opponent = Virginia
opprank =
site_stadium = Scott Stadium
site_cityst = Charlottesville, VA
gamename =
tv =
score =
overtime =
attend =
CFB Schedule Entry
date = November 29
time =
w/l =
nonconf = yes
homecoming =
away =
neutral =
rank =
opponent = South Carolina
opprank =
site_stadium = Memorial Stadium
site_cityst = Clemson, SC
gamename = Battle for the Palmetto State/Solid Orange Game
tv =
score =
overtime =
attend =

Depth Chart

These are the projected starters and primary backups as of July 2008.

Game Notes

Alabama

Linescore Amfootball
Home=Tigers
R1=13
R2=10
R3=8
R4=3
Road=Crimson Tide
H1=0
H2=3
H3=7
H4=0
The Tigers were the preseason favorite to win the ACC and were favored going into the season opener at the Georgia Dome. Some believed that the Crimson Tide's youth and inexperience would prove a serious disadvantage against an experienced team like Clemson. However, Alabama quickly took control in what would eventually be a lopsided victory. By the end of the first quarter, Bama led 13–0, and they extended their lead to 23–3 by halftime. The only scare came when C.J. Spiller returned the second half kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown. However, the Tigers failed to score again. James Davis and C.J. Spiller combined for only 20 yards on the ground, while the team's rushing total was 0. Clemson's redshirt senior quarterback, Cullen Harper, completed 20 of 34 passes but had no touchdowns and one interception. Alabama's John Parker Wilson completed 22 of 30 passes with no interceptions. He threw two touchdowns to Nick Walker and Julio Jones, and rushed for one himself. The Crimson Tide Tide went on to win by a score of 34–10.

The Citadel

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Bulldogs
R1=0
R2=7
R3=0
R4=10
Home=Tigers
H1=7
H2=14
H3=14
H4=10
Running Back James Davis fumbled on Clemson's first drive and the Tigers turned the ball over on downs on their second drive. The Citadel was able to proficiently move the ball through the air, although they were unable to capitalize on their opportunities.

It was the secondary and Michael Hamlin in particular that kept The Citadel from getting back into the game after the Tigers went up 21-0 on two touchdown runs by C.J. Spiller and a TD run by James Davis.

With Clemson leading 21-7 late in the first half, The Citadel scored on a 41-yard pass from Bart Blanchard to Andre Roberts. Then the Bulldogs were in position to score again after they forced Clemson to punt. A touchdown that would have brought the Bulldogs within a score going into halftime was prevented when Hamlin intercepted a Blanchard pass.

On the fourth play of the second half Hamlin intercepted Blanchard again and returned the ball to the Citadel 19 yard line. A Tyler Grisham fumble kept Clemson from scoring, but on Clemson's next drive Spiller scored on a 17-yard TD run to put Clemson safely up 28-7.

Hamlin's third interception came on The Citadel's next drive. He stole the ball at the Bulldog 37 and returned it to the 25. On the next play, Cullen Harper hit tight end Michael Palmer down the right sideline for a touchdown.

Harper completed 14 of 18 passes for 192 yards. While The Citadel held the ball seven more minutes than the Tigers, Harper's efficiency allowed Clemson to easily put away the Bulldogs.

Davis finished with 107 yards and Spiller had 75 yards rushing to aid the offense.

NC State

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Wolfpack
R1=6
R2=0
R3=3
R4=0
Home=Tigers
H1=7
H2=10
H3=0
H4=10

The annual renewal of the "Textile Bowl" between the Clemson Tigers and N.C. State Wolfpack got of to a rocky start for the Tigers. On the first play of the game, Nate Irving intercepted a Cullen Harper pass and returned it 33 yards for a touchdown, putting the Wolfpack up 6-0. The Tigers responded by blocking the PAT. The next offensive series, the Tigers started on their own 24 and drove the length of the field, capping the drive with a 16 yard touchdown pass from Harper to Jacoby Ford. A 30 yard run by Ford on a reverse also highlighted the drive. The Mark Buchholz PAT put Clemson up 7-6.

The next three drives saw the Tigers and Wolfpack trade punts. With 13:51 left in the 2nd quarter, Clemson began its next scoring drive from its own 33. A 28 yard reception by Jacoby Ford highlighted the drive, with rushes by James Davis, C.J. Spiller, and Cullen Harper helping to aid the drive. With 4th and 2 on the N.C. State 5 yard line, Buchholz came on for a 22 yard field goal to put the Tigers up 10-6. After the next N.C. State drive stalled, Clemson got the ball back on their own 41 yard line. Clemson scored after two passes from Cullen Harper - the first a 31 yard strike to Aaron Kelly, and the second a 28 yard touchdown pass to C.J. Spiller. The ensuring PAT put Clemson ahead 17-6.

N.C. State got back on the board late in the 4th quarter with a 25 yard field goal by Josh Czajkowski to close the gap to 17-9. Clemson started the next drive on the N.C. State 47 and drove it down to the 13, but the drive stalled after an apparent touchdown run by Spiller was negated by a holding penalty. Buchholz kicked a 31 yard field goal to increase the lead to 20-9. N.C. State's next drive resulted in their first turnover of the game, when Crezdon Butler intercepted a pass at the Clemson 4 yard line. The Tigers then sealed the game with a 13 play drive that consumed 7:01 of the clock, capping the drive with a 12 yard run by Spiller. That would be the final score of the game, as the Tigers prevailed 27-9 and recorded extended their current win streak in the series to five. The last efforts by the Wolfpack to close the gap were snuffed out by an interception by Chris Chancellor.

The Tigers gained 426 yards of total offense. Cullen Harper was 20-28 for 262 yards and 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. C.J. Spiller had a great day as a dual threat, finishing with 61 rushing yards, 35 receiving yards, and 2 touchdowns. Jacoby Ford lead all receivers with 106 receiving yards and a touchdown, in addition to 48 rushing yards. The Tigers defense held the Wolfpack to 288 yards on offense, no offensive touchdowns, and recorded two interceptions.

C State

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Bulldogs
R1=0
R2=0
R3=0
R4=0
Home=Tigers
H1=7
H2=23
H3=10
H4=14

The first ever meeting between the Clemson Tigers and S.C. State Bulldogs turned into a lopsided contest, as the Tigers defeated their second FCS team on the season to improve to 3-1. The Tigers received the opening kickoff and struck first on a 68 yard drive capped off by a 1 yard touchdown run by James Davis. S.C. State was unable to respond on any of its two possessions in the first quarter, as they ended in a punt and missed field goal. Clemson, meanwhile, had its next two drives end in interceptions from Cullen Harper.

The Tigers broke the game open in the second quarter. Chris Chancellor intercepted an S.C. State pass early in the quarter. On the next possession, Davis and C.J. Spiller spearheaded the offensive attack, which ended in Davis' second touchdown of the day. The Tigers defense would cut the Bulldogs' next drive short with an interception by Crezdon Butler. Davis would score his third touchdown of the day on the next drive. A safety and a 1 yard touchdown plunge by Cullen Harper would give the Tigers a 30-0 halftime lead.

S.C. State received the ball to start the third quarter, but it would be the Tigers who opened up scoring as Chris Clemons would pick off a Bulldog pass and return it for a touchdown. The next three drives saw two Bulldog drives and a Tigers drive stall. Clemson would get back on the scoreboard with a Mark Buchholz field goal. Clemson would begin placing reserves in on offense late in the third quarter. Early in the fourth, the Tigers scored their fifth rushing touchdown of the day on a one yard run by backup quarterback Willy Korn. Korn would later throw the Tigers' first passing touchdown of the day on a five yard passes to tight end Michael Palmer. The defense recorded its fourth turnover of the day when Brandon Thompson recovered an S.C. State fumble. The Tigers would then run out the clock, giving the Tigers a 52-0 victory.

Cullen Harper completed 14 of 23 passes for 152 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Willy Korn went 7-7 for 73 yards and a touchdown. James Davis lead the Tigers rushing attack with 93 yards and 3 touchdowns. Tyler Grisham lead the receiving corps with 41 reception yards on 3 receptions. C.J. Spiller had 105 all-purpose yards on the day (66 rushing, 39 punt return). Overall, the Tigers offense compiled 432 yards of total offense (225 passing, 207 rushing) and 31 first downs. The defense held the Bulldogs to only 149 yards of total offense and eight first downs, while compiling four turnovers on the day.

Maryland

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Terrapins
R1=0
R2=6
R3=7
R4=7
Home=Tigers
H1=10
H2=7
H3=0
H4=0

Wake Forest

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Tigers
R1=0
R2=0
R3=7
R4=0
Home=Demon Deacons
H1=3
H2=0
H3=0
H4=9

Georgia Tech

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Yellow Jackets
R1=
R2=
R3=
R4=
Home=Tigers
H1=
H2=
H3=
H4=

Boston College

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Tigers
R1=
R2=
R3=
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Home=Eagles
H1=
H2=
H3=
H4=

Florida State

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Tigers
R1=
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Home=Seminoles
H1=
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H3=
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Duke

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Blue Devils
R1=
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Home=Tigers
H1=
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Virginia

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Tigers
R1=
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Home=Cavaliers
H1=
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outh Carolina

Linescore Amfootball
Road=Gamecocks
R1=
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Home=Tigers
H1=
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Rankings

cores by quarter

Receiving

Coaching staff

*Tommy Bowden - Head Coach
*Rob Spence - Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks
*Vic Koenning - Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs
*Brad Scott - Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line
*David Blackwell - Recruiting Coordinator/Linebackers
*Andre Powell - Running Backs
*Billy Napier - Tight Ends
*Chris Rumph - Defensive Line
*Dabo Swinney - Wide Receivers
*Ron West - Outside Linebackers
*Mike Dooley - Defensive Video Graduate Assistant
*Andy Ford - Defensive Graduate Assistant
*Paul Hogan - Offensive Graduate Assistant
*Willie Simmons - Offensive Video Graduate Assistant

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