Today’s Events
Clemson Softball vs Wichita State Shockers: 12:00 PM in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - this game was moved up in the day due to inclement weather in the Puerto Vallarta area.
Clemson Softball vs UC San Diego Tritons: 2:30 PM in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - This game will start immediately following the conclusion of the Wichita State game.
Clemson Women’s Tennis at South Carolina Gamecocks: 4:00 PM in Columbia, South Carolina
Clemson Men’s Basketball vs Miami Hurricanes: 7:00 PM in Littlejohn Coliseum. See Marty Coleman’s preview here.
Six Clemson Football players invited to the NFL Combine
The NFL has extended invitations to six players from Clemson Football to participate in the 2024 NFL Combine.
Six Clemson players invited to 2024 NFL Combine:
— Chapel Fowler (@chapelfowler) February 13, 2024
-- RB Will Shipley
-- DT Tyler Davis
-- DT Ruke Orhorhoro
-- DE Xavier Thomas
-- LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr.
-- CB Nate Wiggins https://t.co/ze1QJjH2bq
The combine will be February 26th through March 4th in Indianapolis, Indiana. I am surprised that offensive lineman Will Putnam and safety Jalyn Phillips did not receive an invitation. I am mildly surprised Sheridan Jones wasn't invited but I don't think it is as surprising as the first two names.
ACC expanded, so the ACC Kickoff has expanded too
With the latest additions to the Atlantic Coast Conference, the league will now have 17 teams participating in football this coming fall.
As a result of the expansion, the conference will now expand ACC Kickoff to four days.
Florida State and Jim Phillips on opening day of #ACCKickoff is 🤌🏽 pic.twitter.com/vp54AW5z6e
— Joe Ovies (@joeovies) February 12, 2024
The event will be held July 22-25. It will be held at the Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Florida State will be featured on Day 1. Clemson Football will take the stage on the final day.
One player we know will not be attending ACC Kickoff with his program will be Damien Alford. Syracuse has dismissed Alford, their leading receiver from a season ago.
Sources: Syracuse has dismissed Damien Alford, who was the school's leading receiver in 2023. In his four seasons, he played in 42 games with 67 catches and 1,291 yards.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) February 12, 2024
Several sources on X have confirmed that Alford will be allowed to continue academically at Syracuse to earn his degree, so we know the reasoning was not related to performance in the classroom. The Orange are transitioning to new head coach Fran Brown, who is replacing longtime coach Dino Babers.
Clemson Women’s Lacrosse is ranked 21st in this week’s poll from the IWLCA.
Moving on up 📈 pic.twitter.com/AUKrMYo3fu
— Clemson Women's Lacrosse (@ClemsonWlax) February 12, 2024
Andy Katz has named PJ Hall his national player of the week for his performances against North Carolina and Syracuse.
🏆 Weekly Awards from @TheAndyKatz!
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) February 12, 2024
Team of the Week: Gonzaga
Player of the Week: PJ Hall pic.twitter.com/4IQQBfmzBn
The ACC has named Joe Girard the Player of the Week for the same reasons.
Clemson men’s basketball star Joseph Girard III earned ACC Player of the Week after leading the Tigers to two pivotal ACC victories on the road.https://t.co/C5hP517mOp
— The Tiger Sports (@TheTigerSports) February 14, 2024
Two players of the week isn't bad at all.