Clemson freshman linebacker Trenton Simpson remembers attending games at Death Valley as a youngster and watching former Tiger defensive end and fellow Peach State native Corey Crawford play.
According to Simpson, Crawford had a big influence on his life growing up and was one of the reasons he ended up following in Crawford’s footsteps and becoming a Tiger himself.
“Corey Crawford was like a big brother to me,” Simpson said. “I used to come watch him play when I was younger. He’s from Columbus, Georgia, where I’m from. So, I would always go watch him play as a younger kid.