(1990-1993): Hatfield came to Clemson in 1990 from Arkansas, his alma mater, where he was an excellent 55-17-1 (when they were in the Southwest Conference). He had the unenviable task of following a legend, taking over after Danny Ford’s forced resignation earlier that year. Coach Hatfield fought an uphill battle against lofty expectations throughout his four seasons in Tigertown. These expectations were a product of Ford’s past success and the persistent frustrations over the circumstances of his resignation.
Despite the general malcontented malaise that settled around his program, Hatfield’s resume includes many notable accomplishments. His overall record of 32-13-1 (.