Shock and awe? Tony Elliott doesn’t have a name for his big-play offense but admits that given the Tigers’ ability to make big plays, a moniker might just help his players take more pride in their accomplishments.
Through five games of the season, there is plenty to take pride in.
The German Army used the term blitzkrieg (lightning war) to its advantage in the early stages of World War II, and the term shock and awe has been use since the time of Sun Tzu and the Roman legions. Either term might fit with what the Clemson offense has achieved, ranking second nationally in long plays from scrimmage (10 or more yards) with 96.