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Outstanding! Thanks O.J.
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Getting closer...
The ox is slow, but the earth is patient.
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172 - CJ Spiller Gained 172 Yards for Clemson in Music City Bowl
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In the Class of 2006, RB Clifford “CJ” Spiller was one of the most sought-after recruits in the country. He was the kind of five-star recruit who didn’t have to wait for an offer – he could simply choose any school in the country. No exceptions.
Many people seemed to assume he would sign with one of the in-state schools: FSU or Florida. To this day, those same people seem to make an art out of underestimating Clemson’s WR coach and recruiting coordinator (and Spiller’s primary recruiter) named Dabo Swinney.
Before Clemson:
Spiller starred at Union County High School in Lake Butler, Florida. According to Wikipedia, “during is senior year at Union County, he rushed for 1,840–yards on 176 carries for 30 touchdowns. He also had fifteen receptions for 249 yards.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._J._Spiller
As for his recruitment, he played it fairly close to the vest. According to the Greenville News:
No one knew.
Not even C.J. Spiller’s mother, Patricia Watkins.
A few seconds before her son strolled to the podium in front of a packed gymnasium on Feb. 1, 2006, at Union County High School in Lake Butler, Florida, to announce where he’d play college football, C.J.’s cousin slipped her a piece a paper with seven letters: CLEMSON.
Spiller then plucked a purple Clemson cap off teammate Kevin Alexander’s head and placed it on his own.
“We were right there in the heart of Gator and Seminole country and when he announced that he was going to Clemson the gym went totally silent," recalled Buddy Nobles, Spiller's coach at Union County.
Back in Clemson, South Carolina, there was the same shock that existed in the rest of the country for those who were watching, but also jubilation, particularly for Dabo Swinney, the Tigers' young recruiting coordinator and wide receivers coach, who promptly made a bold declaration.
"In this business, this is as big as it gets," Swinney said. "When you get the No. 1 running back in the nation, you can take your program to another level."
At that time Clemson was not exactly among the National Title contenders. So how did little ole Clemson land such a high-profile recruit? It had a lot to do with Dabo. According to Goupstate.com:
Swinney was as big a reason as any that Spiller selected Clemson out of Lake Butler, Fla., over higher-profile programs Florida, Florida State, Miami and Southern California.
As a high school senior, Spiller initially promised Swinney he would include Clemson among his schools to make an official visit.
Swinney apparently was in disbelief and not convinced Spiller would follow through with his promise.
Before Spiller knew what was happening, Swinney had written a pledge on the back of a business card and got Spiller to autograph it. The contract sealed Spiller’s visit and sparked a relationship that ultimately led to one of Clemson’s biggest recruiting catches under Bowden.
https://www.goupstate.com/story/news/2009/07/27/clemsons-swinney-takes-hands-on-approach/29786283007/
Apparently, Dabo now has that card framed in his office.
Being a man of his word, Spiller visited Clemson – and did something e did not do on any other visit. According to Sports Illustrated:
When Spiller visited Clemson, though, there was a different vibe. So much so he called his mother to tell her how much he liked it, the only time he called her while on a recruiting trip.
"Then you come here to Clemson, you know, it's more of a family atmosphere," Spiller said. "Close community, close-knitted. And it reminded me so much of Lake Butler. This was honestly the only visit where I called my mom on the visit. Called her, I told her this is a place where I can come and spend for three or four years."
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"And that was coming off, you know, a Florida visit whenever Meyer just got there," Spiller said. "That's coming off going to Tallahassee with the legendary coach Bobby Bowden, having already been out there to Pete Carroll. So come here and be able to call back home and tell my mom said this is a place that I can come in and play for three or four years, that says something about this place."
https://www.si.com/college/clemson/recruiting/cj-spiller-feels-right-at-home-with-clemson-tigers
So, so true! Well said, Mr. Spiller! Well said! He actually committed to Clemson having never even attended a game in the Valley. His first Death Valley game experience was his first game as a freshman.
At Clemson:
Once he arrived at Clemson, this high-profile recruit was every bit as good as advertised! According to Sports-Reference.com, Spiller’s Clemson stats were as follows:
(Warning: These stats are a bit jaw-dropping):
2006:
- 129 Carries for 938 Yards (7.3 Average)
- 10 Rushing Touchdowns
- 19 Receptions for 210 Yards (11.1 Average)
- 2 Receiving Touchdowns
- 13 Kick Returns for 234 Yards (18.0 Average)
- 11 Punt Returns for 33 Yards (3.0 Average)
2007:
- 145 Carries for 768 Yards (5.3 Average)
- 3 Rushing Touchdowns
- 34 Receptions for 271 Yards (8.0 Average)
- 2 Receiving Touchdowns
- 19 Kick Returns for 547 Yards (28.8 Average)
- 2 Kick Return Touchdowns
- 16 Punt Returns for 137 Yards (8.6 Average)
2008:
- 116 Carries for 629 Yards (5.4 Average)
- 7 Rushing Touchdowns
- 34 Receptions for 436 Yards (12.8 Average)
- 3 Receiving Touchdowns
- 19 Kick Returns for 516 Yards (27.2 Average)
- 1 Kick Return Touchdown
- 18 Punt Returns for 189 Yards (10.5 Average)
2009:
- 216 Carries for 1212 Yards (5.6 Average)
- 12 Rushing Touchdowns
- 36 Receptions for 503 Yards (14.0 Average)
- 4 Receiving Touchdowns
- 23 Kick Returns for 755 Yards (32.8 Average)
- 4 Kick Return Touchdowns
- 8 Punt Returns for 210 Yards (26.3 Average)
- 1 Punt Return Touchdown
Clemson Career (2006-2009):
- 606 Carries for 3547 Yards (5.9 Average)
- 32 Rushing Touchdowns
- 123 Receptions for 1420 Yards (11.5 Average)
- 11 Receiving Touchdowns
- 74 Kick Returns for 2052 Yards (27.7 Average)
- 7 Kick Return Touchdowns
- 53 Punt Returns for 569 Yards (10.7 Average)
- 1 Punt Return Touchdown
https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/cj-spiller-1.html
His list of accolades is a LONG list. Here are a few highlights from Tigernet:
- ACC Player of the Year in 2009
- Unanimous first-team All-American as a kick returner
- Finished sixth in Heisman Trophy voting
- First-team All-American by Walter Camp as a kick returner and second team as a running back
- First player in history of the Walter Camp AA team to be first or second team All-American at two positions in same year
- The ACC's career leader in all-purpose running with 7588, he finished second in NCAA Division I history
- First player in ACC history with at least 1000 yards rushing and 500 receiving, he finished with 1212 rushing and 503 receiving [2009 Season]
- Broke ACC record for all-purpose running yards per game with 191, the record had stood since 1968
- Only player in the nation with a touchdown in every one of his team's games this year [2009], 14 in a row
- Joins Reggie Bush as only players in college football history with 3000 yards rushing, 1500 yards in kickoff returns, 1000 in receiving and 500 in punt returns
- Finished with eight kick returns for touchdowns in has career, tied for the NCAA record
- Set 31 Clemson records in various categories, including the record for all-purpose running, returns for touchdowns and many others
[Note: I have to cut this list of accolades short as it goes on and on. That said, here are two final stats from the classroom that deserve mention as well]:
- Made first-team Academic All-ACC in 2008 when he made the Dean's List
- First Clemson running back to make first-team Academic All-ACC and first-team All-ACC on the field in same year in school history
https://www.tigernet.com/update/CJ-Spiller-joins-Clemson-football-staff-36049
He went out in a big way in his final Clemson game. Spiller was named MVP of the 2016 Music City Bowl after gaining 172 all-purpose yards – including the game winning touchdown. Clemson defeated Kentucky 21-13.
After Clemson:
The Buffalo Bills selected Spiller with the 9th overall pick in 2010 NFL Draft. Spiller played 8 NFL seasons (2010-2017) with the Buffalo Bills, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, NY Jets, Seattle Seahawks, and Kansas City Chiefs. According to Pro-Football-Refernce.com he put up the following stats:
- 712 Carries for 2451 Yards (4.8 Average)
- 12 Rushing Touchdowns
- 198 Receptions for 1484 Yards (7.5 Average)
- 9 Receiving Touchdowns
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SpilC.00.htm
More recently, Spiller has served as Clemson’s RB coach since February 2021. He had previously served as a volunteer coaching intern in 2020.
For What It’s Worth:
It is well WORTH investing 3 minutes in watching this Spiller Highlight video while at Clemson. Enjoy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkWYSWnE3t0
Many people point to Spiller’s legacy at Clemson as a key building block for the national success that was still to come.
Heartfelt Thank You to CJ Spiller from Clemson Fans Everywhere!
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Re: 172 - CJ Spiller Gained 172 Yards for Clemson in Music City Bowl
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Man CJ was fun to watch. Thanks for poasting.
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Re: 172 - CJ Spiller Gained 172 Yards for Clemson in Music City Bowl
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Couldn't agree more. He was fabulous. With his speed and elusiveness, he could take it to the house on any play.
As a fan, you had to stay focused on every play because you did not want to risk missing something amazing at any moment.
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Wake uP Little Susie!
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LB Bill has left the building~
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Re: Hill Watch...172 days!!!
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Re: Hill Watch...172 days!!!
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All the way with O.J.
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Re: Hill Watch...172 days!!!
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Thanks, O.J.
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Slowly but Shirley!!! We're getting there!!
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Good morning TNet and GaTiger5!!
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South Carolina Highway 172 is a 9.0 mile state highway that starts on the west end at US 178 near North, SC (birthplace of Eartha Kitt) heading east to US 21/SC 6 near St. Matthews in rural areas of Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties.
 
Clemson's baseball opponent, Manhattan College, is a private Catholic, liberal arts university in the Bronx in New York City, same as Fordham. It was established in 1853 as the Academy of the Holy Infancy for day students in Manhattan, became Manhattan College in 1863, and moved to the Riverdale section of the Bronx in 1922. Manhattan has about 3,700 students on a 22 acre campus in undergrad schools of liberal arts, business, health, engineering, and science. The athletic teams, the Jaspers, compete in NCAA Division I in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). Notable alumni include Rudy Giuliani, Joseph Campanella, Glen Hughes of Village People, and Vincent Draddy (Izod Lacoste).
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Love their basketball arena.
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Another day closer!
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Woof... I remember her from Clemson back in the early 80s. She was in Playboy if I remember correctly. Girls of the ACC...
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Day by day
Tigers all the way
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O. J. for President 2024! Go Tigers!!
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The days are long but the weeks are short!
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Another day, another smile!!
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This is going to be our year!
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Good morning Tug!!!
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Bump
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Bump Remix
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We need every one of those days to develop the fantastic freshman we have on campus. I can’t wait to see the improved o line play and elite receivers show out!!!
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