Clemson recorded three takeaways and has now recorded at least three takeaways in back-to-back games for the first time since a three-game stretch against Miami (Fla.), Georgia Tech and Syracuse.
In the most unusual of seasons, Clemson is right where they are accustomed to being at this time of year, playing for the Atlantic Coast Conference title.
Swinney noted that the Bible says that the greatest form of discipline is love and Kendrick needed some time in the "Love Shack". Swinney went on to say how much he enjoyed Kendrick as a player and said he loved the cornerback's attitude on Saturday.
Judging by their recent run of play, the young cornerback unit in Tiger Town could soon reach heights only scaled in the days of Mackenzie Alexander and Cordrea Tankersley.
No. 1 Clemson showed why they are the standard for college football, coming away with a 42-17 victory over No. 7 Miami in front of a national audience.
Lawrence was named ACC Preseason Player of the Year on 100 ballots, and Clemson senior running back Travis Etienne – the ACC Player of the Year each of the past two seasons – received 30 votes.
The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame and Jim Thorpe Association announced today that Clemson cornerback Derion Kendrick has been named as one of 49 players on the watch list for the Jim Thorpe Award.
Some quick notes and quotes from our time with coordinators Tony Elliott and Brent Venables this afternoon as Clemson begins preparations for the ACC Championship against Virginia.