Long snappers are supposed to be invisible, until they aren't. In those moments, as players, they are truly tested, and Clemson's Philip Florenzo stepped up and delivered this past weekend under the pressure he embraces.
Captains for the contest were defensive end Will Heldt, offensive lineman Blake Miller, offensive lineman Walker Parks and defensive tackle Peter Woods.
Dabo Swinney didn’t just repeat himself for effect; he meant it. Freshman running back Gideon Davidson has gone from a promising recruit to a trusted option.
In an era of transfers and turnover, Clemson’s right tackle has been the constant — 3,000 snaps, 50 starts, and the same quiet, relentless work ethic that’s defined his career.
Dabo Swinney shares the advice he got from Nick Saban this past week as the seven-time national championship-winning head coach reached out during Clemson's disappointing season.