James Davis Reflects on Clemson on Special Day

Earlier this week former Clemson running back James Davis saw one of his dreams come true as he graduated from Clemson University. Davis took to Facebook to reflect on his time as Clemson and this special occasion. My journey took me on a different path. I came to Clemson 19 years ago and made this […]

Mafah talks wisdom from Thunder and Lightning, prep for 2023

The unsung hero of the Clemson offense enters a crucial year in 2023. Running back Phil Mafah would be a starter in a lot of places, but he’s the back that defenses have to deal with when they’re on tired legs. Mafah is a spark plug in the running back room and gives the offense […]

Shipley Loves Mix ‘Thunder & Lightning’ Teach

CLEMSON — Back in the day, James Davis’ and C.J. Spiller’s goal was to be the best running back duo in the country. And they were. Now, the two former Clemson stars have teamed up to make Will Shipley and Phil Mafah the best running back combo in the nation. Last month, Davis became a […]

Swinney excited to have ‘Thunder and Lightning’ back together on his staff

Dabo Swinney has added another big name to Clemson’s running back room that already featured plenty of star power with the dynamic duo of Will Shipley and Phil Mafah, not to mention C.J. Spiller leading the charge once again entering his third season as the position coach. Now, Swinney’s coaching staff has another former Clemson […]

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 […]

Before Spiller, Etienne there was James Davis

Everyone knows what C.J. Spiller did at Clemson. Everyone knows what Travis Etienne did. But they are not the only two running backs in Clemson history to put up big numbers. James Davis led Clemson in rushing yards in each of the four seasons he played for the Tigers, including the three years (2006-’08) he […]

Spiller sees ‘Thunder and Lightning’ in freshmen running backs

College Football Hall of Famer and new Clemson running backs coach C.J. Spiller has been impressed by what he’s seen from the Tigers’ two freshmen running backs – Will Shipley and Phil Mafah – thus far in spring practice. Spiller understands that the pair of talented newcomers have a lot to learn, and there will […]

Clemson notches biggest offensive output this season

The Clemson offense was firing on all cylinders Saturday as the second Tigers defeated Wofford by a score of 59-14. Totaling 702 yards total throughout the game, Clemson had 419 yards on the ground and 283 through the air in their largest output of the season. It was Trevor Lawrence who led the Tigers through […]

Etienne breaks Davis’ rushing TD record, ties Spiller’s

Travis Etienne cannot be stopped today as he took just one carry 86 yards for a touchdown, giving him his 48th career rushing touchdown and breaking Clemson legend James Davis’ school record of 47 at 14:39 left in the 2nd quarter. After a two-yard screen to Justyn Ross in the first quarter ended with the […]

Etienne ties Davis’ rushing TD record

Clemson continued its hot start with a 47-yard touchdown run by Travis Etienne with 5:53 left in the first quarter, giving the Tigers a 21-0 lead. Needing only two plays, Etienne took his first carry of the drive for 34-yards before breaking off his touchdown run. With 47 career rushing touchdowns, Etienne has now tied […]