Clemson Tigers News: Men's Soccer, Elyjah Thurmon, Freshman All-Americans
By John Chancey
Good afternoon! This is todayโs Clemson Tigers News.
Students have been taking exams this week, so there havenโt been many events occurring besides Clemson Football returning for bowl practices. Even Cade Klubnik had to miss practice because of an exam.
There is still news happening, however.
Clemson Menโs Soccer players are recognized for excellent play in the College Cup
Clemson Menโs Soccer star Ousmane Sylla has been named the Most Outstanding Offensive Player of the 2023 NCAA College Cup.
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โ Clemson Men's Soccer (@ClemsonMSoccer) December 12, 2023
Congrats, Ousmane ๐#ClemsonUnited pic.twitter.com/1F2g1yRUux
Sylla scored the winning goal in Mondayโs National Championship game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He is also a Mac Hermann Award Finalist.
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โ Clemson Men's Soccer (@ClemsonMSoccer) December 13, 2023
Ousmane Sylla becomes the third Tiger in five years to be named a finalist for the trophy. ๐ #ClemsonUnited pic.twitter.com/CqTb60ls2V
His defensive teammate, Papa Mar Boye was deservingly named as the Most Outstanding Defensive Player of the tournament.
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โ Clemson Men's Soccer (@ClemsonMSoccer) December 12, 2023
Well deserved, Pape Mar! ๐#ClemsonUnited pic.twitter.com/g2EIwAkmI2
Four players were named to the All-Tournament team.
Joseph Andema, who was rock solid in this postseason for the Tigers.
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โ Clemson Men's Soccer (@ClemsonMSoccer) December 12, 2023
Congrats, Joseph! ๐งค#ClemsonUnited pic.twitter.com/KvhTfovy2r
Shawn Smart, who had that blistering strike against West Virginia.
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โ Clemson Men's Soccer (@ClemsonMSoccer) December 12, 2023
Congrats, Shawn ๐#ClemsonUnited pic.twitter.com/5OQumVxhQz
Alex Meinhard, who has been the straw that stirs the drink for much of this season.
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โ Clemson Men's Soccer (@ClemsonMSoccer) December 12, 2023
Congrats, Alex! ๐#ClemsonUnited pic.twitter.com/9M3NX5vfje
Brandon Parrish, who got the scoring started against Notre Dame.
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โ Clemson Men's Soccer (@ClemsonMSoccer) December 12, 2023
Congrats, Captain! ๐#ClemsonUnited pic.twitter.com/OYct4vXdzS
And the moment weโve been waiting for: Thank you to the graphics department for letting us see the new logo spring to life!
We're loving the new look, @ClemsonMSoccer!
โ Clemson Athletics (@ClemsonTigers) December 12, 2023
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Absolutely beautiful.
Clemson Football gets projections for a 2024 offensive lineman
On3โs Chad Simmons has logged a projection for Class of 2024 offensive lineman Elyjah Thurmon to Clemson.
On3 Director of Recruiting @ChadSimmons_ has logged an expert prediction for Clemson to land 4-star OL Elyjah Thurmon๐
โ On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) December 12, 2023
Intel: https://t.co/owngn2T0c7 pic.twitter.com/Mdzb7jjXRm
Cory Fravel of 247Sports has also logged a Crystal Ball for Thurmon to Clemson with a confidence of 7.
Thurmon is expected to announce his commitment on Early Signing Day, which is December 20th.
Clemson Football freshmen receive honors
Three defensive freshmen for Clemson Football have been named to various Freshmen All-American teams.
- Peter Woods: College Football News and On3; also named Freshman Interior Defender of the Year by College Football Network.
- TJ Parker: College Football News, College Football Network and The Athletic
- Khalil Barnes: College Football News, College Football Network, On3, and The Athletic; named All-ACC by PFF.