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Clemson files lawsuit against ACC

Three months after Florida State filed a similar lawsuit in open court against the ACC in Tallahassee, Fla. comes word that Clemson has done something similar in South Carolina.

Three months after Florida State filed a lawsuit in open court against the ACC in state court in Tallahassee, Fla. comes news that Clemson has filed its own suit against the league in state court in Pickens County, S.C.

Both Clemson and Florida State’s lawsuits challenge the ACC’s grant of rights agreement, which binds current conference members and broadcast partner ESPN to the league through 2036.

It schools want to break the grant of rights agreements, the ACC contends those schools must pay an exorbitant exit fee of roughly $140 million.

According to Clemson’s suit:

“Clemson makes this motion on the grounds that the Complaint refers to and describes portions of agreements between the ACC on the one hand, and ESPN, Inc. and ESPN Enterprises, Inc. (together, “ESPN”) on the other hand—specifically, the Amended Multimedia Agreement and the Network Agreement (together, the “ESPN Agreements”)—and that the parties to these agreements maintain that the terms thereof are confidential and constitute trade secrets.”

Veteran college football reporter Ross Dellenger reported in 2023 that Clemson and Florida State were two of seven ACC schools that met to discuss a possible exit strategy from the league. Miami, North Carolina, NC State, Virginia, and Virginia Tech were the other five schools that met to explore ways to challenge the legality of the ACC’s grant of rights document.

In Tuesday’s court filing, Clemson claims that it “cannot protect and advance its interests, or the interests of its student-athletes, in current and ongoing negotiations within the Conference, with the Conference’s existing media partner ESPN, and in collegiate athletics more generally.”

Per the suit:

“The ACC’s actions interfere with Clemson’s free exercise of its rights and are fatally detrimental to Clemson’s efforts to ensure that its athletic programs can continue to compete at the highest level, which is critically important to Clemson even beyond athletics.” Clemson has been a charter member of the ACC since the league’s creation in 1953.

Clemson has been a charter member of the ACC since the league was founded in 1953.

You can read the school’s full lawsuit here.

Vikings DL coach Chris Rumph accepts same job at Clemson

The Vikings lost their defensive line coach to the college ranks

Minnesota Vikings defensive line coach Chris Rumph has accepted the same position at Clemson University. The move was announced on Monday morning by Clemson.

Rumph joined the Vikings for Kevin O’Connell’s first season in 2022 and help coach up the defensive line to success beyond their talent. He entered 2023 as the defensive line coach as well, but went on a personal leave of absence back in October.

Assistant defensive line coach Pat Hill has been handling the duties of Rumph while he was on his leave of absence. He will likely continue those duties over the rest of the season.

Rumph returning to the college game shouldn’t be too much of a surprise, especially Clemson. Rumph served at Clemson in the same role from 2006-2010.

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Clemson issues statement on ACC’s expansion, says it respects decision

Here’s what Clemson University had to say about the ACC adding Cal, Stanford and SMU.

Clemson University issued a public statement Friday afternoon after the ACC announced it is adding Stanford, Cal and SMU to the conference in 2024.

“Clemson’s leadership has been aligned and consistent throughout this process, and continues to position our University for long-term success,” Clemson University said in a statement. “We respect the conference membership’s decision and welcome the University of California-Berkeley, Southern Methodist University and Stanford University to the ACC.”

Clemson’s statement comes after it voted “no” to the ACC’s expansion, which was finalized when the conference’s presidents and chancellors successfully voted Friday morning to add Stanford, Cal and SMU, according to On3’s Matt Connolly. To add the three schools, the ACC needed 12 of 15 programs to vote “yes,” a benchmark that was reached when NC State flipped its vote after initially opposing the expansion.

Along with Clemson, Florida State and UNC voted “no” and issued statements of their own.

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Clemson Student-Athletes Record 3.20 GPA in the Spring

CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson University student-athletes earned a 3.20 cumulative GPA in the Spring 2022 semester, the eighth consecutive semester greater than 3.0, and the second-highest on record. This is the first semester in which the cumulative GPA …

CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson University student-athletes earned a 3.20 cumulative GPA in the Spring 2022 semester, the eighth consecutive semester greater than 3.0, and the second-highest on record. This is the first semester in which the cumulative GPA includes graduate student-athletes.

Overall Academic Notes:

  • Clemson’s 411 undergraduate student-athletes earned a 3.18, and 38 graduate students earned a 3.52.
  • 321 student-athletes earned a 3.0 or better, and 73 individuals earned a 4.0.
  • Twelve of fifteen programs earned a cumulative 3.0 or better, with seven women’s programs earning marks of 3.30 or higher.

Team Academic Notes:

  • Women’s soccer registered their 43rd-consecutive semester above a 3.0, the longest streak in the department, and led all programs with a team-record 3.65 GPA.
  • Softball earned a 3.38 GPA combined (grad and undergrad) while advancing to an NCAA Super Regional.
  • Every member of the volleyball program earned a 3.0 or better, while men’s golf, women’s soccer and women’s tennis each had more than 90% of their student-athletes at 3.0 or better.
  • Men’s Golf set a program record with a 3.47 GPA among undergraduate students (3.36 overall).
  • The men’s soccer program had a 3.28 GPA the semester after winning the National Championship, and have 16 consecutive semesters at 3.0 or higher
  • The football team set a 3.11 combined mark, the highest in program history, and had 81 student-athletes earn a 3.0 or better.
  • Women’s golf recorded a 3.3 GPA, hitting at least a 3.0 mark in all 18 seasons since joining in Fall 2013.
  • Rowing had its 25th consecutive semester above a 3.0, and has registered a 3.0 or better in 47-of-48 semesters since joining in Fall 1998.

Clemson student-athletes have had a Graduation Success Rate at 91 percent or higher for seven straight cohorts, including a program-record 95 percent in the 2021 release.

GPA Breakdown by Sport

Overall – 3.20 (Including Graduate Students)

Baseball – 2.98

Men’s Basketball – 3.07

Football – 3.11

Men’s Golf – 3.36

Men’s Soccer – 3.28

Men’s Tennis – 3.41

Men’s Track and Field – 2.90

Women’s Basketball – 2.93

Softball – 3.38

Rowing – 3.37

Women’s Golf – 3.3

Women’s Soccer – 3.65

Women’s Tennis – 3.44

Women’s Track and Field – 3.17

Volleyball – 3.5

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Clemson Alumni: Most famous graduates and attendees

From Hollywood actors to famous politicians, check out some of Clemson’s most notable alumni and attendees.

Founded in 1889, Clemson University has become a household name, primarily for its recent success in college football. Players like Trevor Lawrence, Deshaun Watson, and Deandre Hopkins took the football program and the University to new heights.

Still, the institution has been called home by some of the world’s most prominent individuals outside of football that graduated or attended Clemson. From world-famous musicians to Hollywood actors, people of all walks of life made a mark on Tigertown.

With a bit of research and discovery, we compiled a list of some of the most famous attendees and graduates of Clemson University with their graduation years and majors.

                 More famous alumni from the College Wires Network:

Ala / Ark / Aub / Fla / LSU / Tenn / TX A&M / UGA  // Iowa / Mich / Mich St. / Neb / Ohio St. / Penn St. / Rut / Wisc // Okla / Texas // ND //  Colo / Ore / USC  // Clem / UNC /

Clemson ranked as top-five southern college town

Clemson University is well known for its football program, but it is also quietly one of the south’s best college towns.

Clemson, South Carolina, a city that was once unknown by most, has transformed into the home of one of the most prominent institutions in the southern United States.

Although the city has become a household name across the country primarily because of Clemson football’s success, Clemson has been recognized as a top-five college town in the south.

Here’s what Betsy Cribb of Southern Living had to say about Clemson, which she ranked as the south’s fourth-best college town.

The football faithful will tell you Clemson’s magic lies in Howard’s Rock (players rub it for good luck before every home game), but the Upstate town’s true powers of enchantment belong to its natural surroundings: It’s tucked in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and nestled along Lake Hartwell.

Cribb put three other college towns ahead of Clemson: Auburn, Alabama, Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Athens, Georgia. While all three of those towns are home to notable universities, there is something different about Tigertown.

Located near the South Carolina-Georiga border, Clemson University is a driving distance away from the beach and mountains and is the top-ranked public university in South Carolina, according to the 2022 U.S. News & World Report ranking.

From packed streets on gameday to quiet, peaceful outings on Lake Hartwell, Clemson offers many unique experiences that appeal to thousands.

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Valerie Cagle signs NIL agreement with The Clemson Insider

The Clemson Insider is excited to announce a NIL (name, image and likeness) endorsement deal with Valerie Cagle. The Clemson softball star has signed an advertising agreement with TCI. “I couldn’t be happier to have Valerie signed as our fourth NIL …

The Clemson Insider is excited to announce a NIL (name, image and likeness) endorsement deal with Valerie Cagle.

The Clemson softball star has signed an advertising agreement with TCI.

“I couldn’t be happier to have Valerie signed as our fourth NIL deal. She is a great young lady that comes from a great family,” TCI Publisher Robert MacRae said. “She is a big reason Clemson’s softball program has been amazing in the first two years of the program, and she is one of the top players in the nation.  I look forward to having Valerie help us promote The Clemson Insider.”

Cagle is entering his sophomore season as one of the top players in the nation. The ACC’s Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year last season, Cagle was selected as a preseason All-American by D1Softball.

The Tigers’ two-way standout led the ACC with a 1.16 earned run average in 32 starts in the circle. Cagle finished second in the league in wins (28), innings (216 1/3) and strikeouts (267). At the dish, she led the Tigers with a .404 batting average and swatted an ACC-best 17 home runs.

Cagle also led Clemson in hits (63), RBIs (45) and slugging percentage (.821) as part of a season that saw the Tigers win the ACC regular-season championship and play in their first-ever NCAA Tournament in just their second year as a program.

She was one of 10 finalists for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. Cagle was also selected to compete for the USA under-18 Junior Women’s National Team late last year.

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Clemson Announces Women’s Athletic Facilities Expansion Plan

CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson University Board of Trustees Finance and Facilities Committee reviewed a $27.5 million expansion plan for new and upgraded lakefront facilities for lacrosse, gymnastics and rowing. The plans are subject to full Board of …

CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson University Board of Trustees Finance and Facilities Committee reviewed a $27.5 million expansion plan for new and upgraded lakefront facilities for lacrosse, gymnastics and rowing. The plans are subject to full Board of Trustees approval on Feb. 2.  

Construction would commence upon Phase II approval later in 2022, with projected completion in early 2024. Clemson last year announced the addition of Women’s Lacrosse and Women’s Gymnastics, which will begin competition in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years, respectively. 

“We are thrilled about this commitment from the Board of Trustees for their approval in committee today,” said Director of Athletics Graham Neff. “Clemson athletics and IPTAY are primed to move forward in providing some of the nation’s best facilities for gymnastics and lacrosse. We are equally excited for the benefits this will bring to our vibrant rowing program. The experience of our current student-athletes is at the heart of our department, and this commitment makes Clemson immediately competitive on the recruiting trail as well.” 

The stunning new project would overlook Lake Hartwell, adjacent to the current rowing facility, and create a vibrant area for student-athletes. Existing trails in the area will be kept intact. 

The development features a new lacrosse stadium, including bleacher seating and artificial turf, and a 9,000 square foot operations complex, including coaches offices, locker rooms, player lounge and other amenities. 

The Gymnastics team, which will compete in Littlejohn Coliseum, will call a new 21,000 square foot facility home for day-to-day operations and a full practice facility. Like lacrosse, the gymnastics complex will include a practice gym, offices, locker room, lounge and training room. 

A new 10,000 square foot training and recovery facility with designated space for sports science, nutrition, sports medicine and strength and conditioning, will be constructed to serve the three programs adjacent to their facilities. 

Recent facility investments in women’s sports at Clemson include a McWhorter Softball Stadium, the Duckworth Family Tennis Center, Soccer Operations Complex, rebuilt Littlejohn Coliseum, as well as a new banked track and expansion at the golf facility. 

Lacrosse Head Coach Allison Kwolek recently signed Clemson’s first class for enrollment in the fall of 2022. Clemson will begin the process of identifying the first head Gymnastics coach in the coming months. 

Those interested in learning more about how to support the project can reach out to Lauren Gaulin at IPTAY at lgaulin@clemson.edu.

What They Are Saying: Nothing but positive reactions to Neff hire

Clemson University made it official Thursday that Graham Neff will be the next Athletic Director for the Tigers. Rave reviews of Neff came quickly on Twitter. In this edition of What They Are Saying, we look at what is being said on Twitter about …

Clemson University made it official Thursday that Graham Neff will be the next Athletic Director for the Tigers. Rave reviews of Neff came quickly on Twitter.

In this edition of What They Are Saying, we look at what is being said on Twitter about Neff’s hire.

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Clemson dominates Huskies 2-0, wins third national title

With a National Championship on the line, eighth-seeded Clemson dominated No. 2 Washington 2-0 at WakeMed Soccer Complex in Cary, NC to earn the program’s third NCAA title, the Tiger’s first title since 1987. Isaiah Reid showed out in a big way for …

With a National Championship on the line, eighth-seeded Clemson dominated No. 2 Washington 2-0 at WakeMed Soccer Complex in Cary, NC to earn the program’s third NCAA title, the Tiger’s first title since 1987.

Isaiah Reid showed out in a big way for the Tigers early on, scoring both of Clemson’s goals in the first fifteen minutes of the match.

Following a costly mistake in the first minute of play by Washington goalie Sam Fowler, Reid gave the Tigers an early lead with a routine goal from the bottom right in the first twenty-seven seconds of play, good for the fastest goal scored in the ACC this season.

Reid struck yet again in the fourteenth minute of play with a clutch header to put Clemson up 2-0 in the first half. With his second goal of the match, the sophomore became the Tiger’s leading scorer with nine goals this season.

Despite a few close calls, Clemson was able to keep Washington at bay with a final score of 2-0 along with bringing home the National title.

Goalie George Marks had yet another stellar outing for the Tigers. The senior finished Sunday’s match with two saves and is credited with the shutout.

With the win, Clemson finishes out the 2021 season 15-5-2 and 5-3 in ACC play, earning their fifth ever NCAA Championship berth and third National Championship in program history, the first for head coach Mike Noonan.

Photo courtesy Clemson Athletics.