Sizing up the best

If best is the standard, Alabama is already there. Led by Dabo Swinney, Clemson’s coaches and players had no problem admitting what everbody else believes: Alabama is the best program in college football. “They’re kind of the gold standard in college football,” Jeff Scott said. “We’ve kind of been working our way there. I think […]

Scott reflects on changes since 2008

Clemson offensive coordinator Jeff Scott has seen a lot of changes for the Tigers since 2008.  TCI caught up with coach Scott earlier this week where he talked about the progress of the Clemson football program.         [aolon sid=”1789″ width=”570″ height=”351″ playList=”519393449″ responsive=”false” autoStart=”true” pgType=”console” pgTypeId=”editVideo-overviewTab-grabCodeBtn” ] Stay tuned to TCI for […]

Swelling sense of pride

There were some big smiles in the Clemson locker room after the Orange Bowl. Jeff Scott’s might have been the biggest. Every player who helped the Tigers win last Thursday night was signed during Scott’s tenure as recruiting coordinator, which ended after the 2015 class was finalized in February. Among the many architects, Scott was […]

Scott got emotional with showing of Clemson fans

MIAMI GARDENS – Clemson offensive coordinator Jeff Scott said he got emotional as the team bus arrived at Sun Life Stadium for the Orange Bowl and had to fight through thousands of screaming Clemson fans.  TCI caught up with coach Scott in the Clemson locker room following the win.         [aolon sid=”1789″ […]

Take two for Scott, Elliott

FORT LAUDERDALE – Clemson offensive coordinators Tony Elliott and Jeff Scott are undefeated since taking the coordinator role for the Tigers.  Their first win came in a 40-6 blowout of Oklahoma in last year’s Russell Athletic Bowl.  Coach Scott and Elliott held a joint press conference Sunday.  Coach Scott said they see a lot of […]

Scott impressed with his young receivers

Clemson co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Jeff Scott spoke to the media following Tuesday’s practice as the top-ranked Tigers prepare to play No. 4 Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 31. Scotts says he isn’t surprised to see guys like Deon Cain, Ray Ray McCloud and Artavis Scott come in and perform at […]

Tigers love playing role of underdog

If I was Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops, I would give ESPN, CBS, NBC and Fox a call and ask them nicely to have someone, at least one person, pick Clemson to win the Orange Bowl on Dec. 31. Right now, the Tigers—the No. 1 team in the country—are decidedly the underdog in the national […]

Oklahoma different, but the same

On the first play from scrimmage in last year’s Russell Athletic Bowl, Clemson wide receiver Artavis Scott took a screen pass on the open side of the field, got a block and then ran through the Oklahoma secondary for a 65-yard touchdown. It was sign of things to come for the Tigers as backup quarterback […]

No reason to changes what’s been working

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Dabo Swinney still strings Christmas lights on the house and hosts a party with Santa on the roof distributing gifts to the children. It’s a tradition Swinney began in Alabama and continued in Clemson because he’s a kid at heart and, if nothing else, a creature of habit. Other than some small […]

Tigers hope to turnaround turnover issues

It’s hard to imagine that a team that lost the turnover battle in six games this season went through an entire regular season with an unblemished record, and sits atop the College Football World. Yet, that is exactly what No. 1 ranked Clemson did. The Tigers, who play No. 8 North Carolina in the ACC […]