CLEMSON -- Tony Elliott knows the Clemson program as well as anyone. He was a wide receiver from 2000 to 2003, even playing under Dabo Swinney during his senior year, and has progressed in his career to be the team’s co-offensive coordinator.
The rivalry game against South Carolina was always a big deal as a player, but Elliott didn’t truly realize the game’s intensity until he had graduated. These experiences have primed him to prepare his players for the Tigers’ next game.
“As a player you don’t realize that people plan their weddings, family reunions, the entire budget for their household around football season.