In 2005, Jock McKissic left Opelika, AL to play defensive tackle for Clemson and in 2006, he lived a defensive lineman’s dream when he intercepted South Carolina quarterback Blake Mitchell’s pass and rumbled 82 yards for a score. That pass was deflected right into his waiting hands by his late friend, Gaines Adams. (Watch the play starting at 56:58)
His touchdown gave the Tigers a 21-14 halftime lead. On that day, a gassed McKissic held on to score his only career touchdown, but the Tigers couldn’t hold off their charging rivals and fell 31-28.