Spiller talks Shipley, Pace

Clemson running backs coach C.J. Spiller met with the media Monday following the Tigers’ spring practice. Spiller spoke about sophomore running back Will Shipley and junior running back Kobe Pace, both of whom have been rehabbing from injuries this spring. The Clemson Insider asked Spiller at what point this offseason he expects to get Shipley […]

4-star RB says ‘awesome’ Clemson visit ‘definitely’ exceeded expectations

The Clemson Insider first detailed Clemson’s interest in the high school teammate of two future Tigers at the end of last month. Montgomery (Ala.) Catholic four-star running back Jeremiah Cobb made his way to Clemson’s campus on Saturday, March 12, along with Kylon Griffin and TJ Dudley, who signed with the Tigers back in February. […]

Spiller reflects on how he ended up at Clemson, and how it began with a business card

Before he went on to have an historic career at Clemson, C.J. Spiller’s journey to Tiger Town started with a business card back when he was going through the recruiting process as a five-star prospect in the 2006 class from Union County High School in Lake Butler, Fla. In a recent interview with former Clemson […]

Spiller reflects on his favorite play from his Clemson career

There is no shortage of memorable highlights from C.J. Spiller’s historic and decorated career as a running back for Clemson from 2006-09, which culminated with a senior season in 2009 in which he finished sixth in Heisman Trophy voting after winning ACC Player of the Year and being selected as a unanimous first-team All-American. But […]

Spiller names his top five Clemson offensive playmakers ever

Former Clemson great C.J. Spiller was a guest this week on The Players Club Podcast, hosted by former Clemson running back Darien Rencher. The Clemson legend and Tigers’ current running backs coach was asked by Rencher to list the top five offensive playmakers to ever come through Tiger Town, in his opinion. Spiller, in no […]

In-state RB building ‘family bond’ with Spiller, Clemson

The Clemson Insider has the latest on an in-state running back prospect in the class of 2023, after speaking with Dutch Fork’s (Irmo, S.C.) Jarvis Green on Monday evening. Clemson running backs coach C.J. Spiller came by Dutch Fork High School a couple of weeks ago to visit Green and stayed for his basketball game. […]

How much will Clemson football’s coaching staff make in 2022?

Clemson will save a couple million dollars on its football assistant coaching salary pool this year despite the raises recently approved for some of the Tigers’ on-field assistants. Last week, the university’s Board of Trustees Compensation Committee rubber stamped bumps in pay for five assistant coaches. Add that to the promotions within or new hires […]

Swinney, Spiller excited about legacy signee, new addition to RB room

When they look at Clemson’s new running back signee, Keith Adams Jr., one of his traits in particular really stands out to both head coach Dabo Swinney and running backs coach C.J. Spiller – his toughness. Speaking about Adams Jr., who signed with the Tigers on Wednesday, the first thing that Swinney and Spiller mentioned […]

Football assistants receive extensions, raises

Some of Clemson’s football assistants have received contract extensions and raises following recent shakeups to Dabo Swinney’s coaching staff. Cornerbacks coach Mike Reed, defensive ends coach Lemanski Hall, running backs coach C.J. Spiller and receivers coach Tyler Grisham have been extended. Meanwhile, new offensive line coach Thomas Austin also had his contract extension approved by […]

Adams recaps Clemson official visit

This weekend, a legacy recruit made his way back on campus for the first time since 2019. Pine View (Saint George, UT.) 2022 three-star running back Keith Adams, Jr. was on Clemson’s campus this weekend for an official visit. He detailed his experience on campus, which included being offered a scholarship by Clemson head coach […]