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The Clemson spring football game is the latest athletics event to be postponed by the coronavirus, Clemson University announced Sunday night. The game was originally scheduled for April 4, but Clemson announced Sunday that all university events, programs and activities have been suspended through April 5, including the spring game. There is currently not a planned date for it to be rescheduled, a Clemson spokesperson told The State. "Clemson Athletics is in full support of the University's announcement. The priority at this time is the safety of our student-athletes, coaches and fans and mitigating the impact of COVID-19," Clemson Athletics said in a statement. "We will continue to engage with the university, local authorities and the ACC as we look to act in the best interest of our community." Clemson has already completed nine of its 15 spring practices, and there is no guarantee that the other six will take place. - The State

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QB *Trevor Lawrence, Clemson
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03/12/20 - *Tee Higgins, Jr/2020, Clemson, 6-4, 216 (DS#8 WR) + More +

Former Clemson receiver Tee Higgins carried around hand sanitizer in his pocket and showed it off during interviews, encouraging reporters to "stay clean." Tigers offensive coordinator Tony Elliott used hand sanitizer as he left Clemson's indoor facility, while Clemson tight ends coach Danny Pearman wore what appeared to be purple latex gloves. Clemson held its pro day Thursday morning as players worked out in front of NFL coaches and scouts, hoping to improve their draft stocks. But there was a noticeably different vibe than your typical pro day with fear surrounding the coronavirus increasing around the country. "I think just people trying to have good precaution with what you're doing every day," Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said of the unusual actions. "And trying to help the cause, kind of slowing this thing down and eventually it'll get under control so everybody can get back to living their lives."

Higgins, linebacker Isaiah Simmons, safety K'Von Wallace, offensive lineman John Simpson and several other former Tigers participated in Clemson's pro day. All of the players that spoke with the media afterward described the day as different. "It's blowing my mind," Higgins said. "They just canceled the NBA season. That's crazy. ... The thing is spreading like crazy, like a wildfire. I just hope everybody can stay healthy from it." Higgins, who likely improved his draft stock with 40-yard dash times of 4.54 and 4.56 seconds, was supposed to have dinner with an NFL team Thursday night, but the team was unable to fly due to the coronavirus outbreak. Instead, Higgins planned to fly to California on Thursday following pro day to continue training for the draft. - The State

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WR *Tee Higgins, Clemson
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03/12/20 - Justyn Ross, rSr/2022, Clemson, 6-4, 210 (DS#35 WR) + More +

Clemson receiver Justyn Ross is being held out of contact work in practice because of "some stinger symptoms lingering," Clemson coach Dabo Swinney announced following Wednesday's practice. Ross did not practice Monday and was held out of Wednesday's scrimmage. He did attend the scrimmage but is being held out of contact because "they're just trying to be precautionary with him." The junior had 66 catches for 865 yards and eight touchdowns last season. He was first on the team in catches and second in yards. Ross had 1,000 yards as a freshman and is expected to take an even more prominent role with Tee Higgins moving on to the NFL. Swinney is hopeful Ross will be back to practice when the Tigers return from spring break March 23. "Even though he's fine now they want to make sure that there's no bigger issue or anything like that," Swinney said. "So hopefully when we get back we'll have more information at that time." - The State

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WR Justyn Ross, Clemson
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03/12/20 - Isaiah Simmons, rJr/2020, Clemson, 6-4, 233 (DS#1 OLB) + More +

As Clemson's pro day unfolded, NFL head coaches like the Pittsburgh Steelers' Mike Tomlin and the Detroit Lions' Matt Patricia chatted with Clemson's Dabo Swinney. And it never took long, Swinney said, before the Tigers' versatile linebacker Isaiah Simmons came up in those conversations. Simmons, the All-American and Atlantic Coast Conference defensive player of the year, is considered a top-five lock when the NFL draft is held next month. He was the main attractions as representatives from all 32 NFL teams watched at the team's indoor practice facility Thursday.

Simmons, the leader of the nation's sixth best defense last year, showed off his versatility, strength and speed - and why he figures to go very early in next month's draft. "It's like getting three first-round draft picks in one," Swinney said. Simmons was the leader of the country's sixth-best defense, which came a game shy of a second straight national title after a 42-25 loss to LSU in the championship game two months ago. That did not dim Simmons' dominance in the eyes of the NFL. He lined up at several different spots last season, including safety, defensive end and linebacker, and led Clemson with 107 tackles, 16 stops behind the line of scrimmage, eight sacks and 10 pass break ups. "He's just so unique,” Swinney said. “Everybody's looking for that." - AP College Football

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OLB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson
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03/05/20 - Hunter Johnson, rSr/2023, Clemson, 6-3, 199 (DS#29 QB) + More +

Hunter Johnson doesn't want to be afraid to make mistakes anymore. After having a 2019 season to forget at Northwestern, the quarterback said he isn't worried about all of the game-ending injuries, the losses and the interceptions that defined his sophomore campaign. "There's good years and bad years," Johnson said. "I'm just moving on, everything about it. There's obviously some things I'm going to take from it, but you can't move forward looking back. I'm not looking back." New offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian is helping Johnson turn the page. After the highly-touted transfer from Clemson finished last season with just one touchdown and four interceptions in six games, Bajakian had a simple message for Johnson when he was hired to coach the Wildcats. Bajakian wants Johnson to be more decisive, even if he's wrong. "If I think I know the answer, (Bajakian) wants me to yell it out," Johnson said. "Be confident, and if you're wrong, then he'll let you know. But he'd rather us go for it and be wrong than just go through the motions."

Coach Pat Fitzgerald admitted he needs to do a better job helping Johnson be more confident during the season. Johnson felt pressure all last year as the assumed replacement to Clayton Thorson, the winningest quarterback in NU history. The Indiana native left all three of his final games of the 2019 season with an injury. His sophomore season ended with a 10-yard sack against No. 10 Minnesota in November, and Johnson finished the year with a 46.3 completion percentage. "What comes with that locomotive is the hype," Fitzgerald said. "It's unrealistic to expect a lot right away because it's new relationships, a new offense, new school. It's a lot of stuff that goes on." Heading into his third year with the program, Johnson knows he needs to play better to claim the starting spot in September. - The Daily Northwestern

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QB Hunter Johnson, Clemson
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03/01/20 - Tanner Muse, rSr/2020, Clemson, 6-2, 227 (DS#19 OLB) + More +

2020 NFL COMBINE INVITE: Tanner Muse, OLB, Clemson,...Veteran safety who finished his Clemson career credited with 237 career tackles (10.5 for loss), 15 passes broken up, 4.0 sacks, seven interceptions for 102 yards (including a 64-yard return for a touchdown), a forced fumble and a 63-yard fumble return for a touchdown in 1,921 snaps over 59 career games (39 starts)...at the conclusion of his Clemson tenure, his 59 career games played ranked tied for the most in school history with Christian Wilkins, Cannon Smith and K’Von Wallace. - Clemson Football

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OLB Tanner Muse, Clemson
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02/29/20 - Tremayne Anchrum, Sr/2020, Clemson, 6-2, 314 (DS#19 OG) + More +

2020 NFL COMBINE INVITE: Tremayne Anchrum, OG, Clemson,...Spot starter in 2016 and 2017 who went on to become Clemson's full-time right tackle from 2018-19 as the team compiled a 29-1 record in those two seasons...played 2,516 snaps over 55 games (37 starts) in his career...his 2,516 career snaps made him only the 23rd player in school history to reach 2,500 career snaps from scrimmage...two-time all-conference selection and two-time ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week honoree. - Clemson Football

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OG Tremayne Anchrum, Clemson
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02/29/20 - *Tee Higgins, Jr/2020, Clemson, 6-4, 216 (DS#8 WR) + More +

2020 NFL COMBINE INVITE: Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson,...Talented wideout who produced one of the school's most impressive sophomore campaigns in 2018 in his first full year as a starter and followed up with a spectacular junior campaign to place himself among the top receivers in Clemson's illustrious lineage at the position...finished his three-year career from 2017-19 with 135 career receptions for 2,448 yards with 27 receiving touchdowns over 1,279 snaps in 43 games (30 starts)...his 27 receiving touchdowns entering bowl season were tied for the most in school history with DeAndre Hopkins and Sammy Watkins and tied for ninth-most in ACC history...selected as a second-team Preseason All-American for 2019 by both Phil Steele and Athlon... departed as the only player in school history to record double-digit touchdown receptions in consecutive seasons. - Clemson Football

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WR *Tee Higgins, Clemson
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02/29/20 - John Simpson, Sr/2020, Clemson, 6-4, 321 (DS#3 OG) + More +

2020 NFL COMBINE INVITE: John Simpson, OG, Clemson,...Consensus All-American who was a first-team selection of the AFCA, FWAA, Sporting News and WCFF...second-team AP All-American...became the sixth Clemson offensive lineman to earn consensus All-American honors all-time, joining Harry Olszewski (1967), Stacy Long (1990), Jeb Flesch (1991), Stacy Seegars (1993) and Mitch Hyatt (2018)...Outland Trophy semifinalist...first-team All-ACC selection...played 725 snaps in 14 games (all starts). - Clemson Football

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OG John Simpson, Clemson
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02/29/20 - Isaiah Simmons, rJr/2020, Clemson, 6-4, 233 (DS#1 OLB) + More +

2020 NFL COMBINE INVITE: Isaiah Simmons, OLB, Clemson,...Won the Butkus Award, becoming the first Clemson player in the award's 35-year history to earn the honor presented annually to the nation's top linebacker...became the sixth unanimous All-American in school history, joining Terry Kinard (1982), Gaines Adams (2006), C.J. Spiller (2009), Da'Quan Bowers (2010) and Christian Wilkins (2018)...Nagurski Trophy finalist...Bednarik Award finalist...Lott IMPACT Trophy finalist...Walter Camp Player of the Year semifinalist...ACC Defensive Player of the Year...first-team All-ACC selection...credited with team-high 107 tackles (16.0 for loss), 8.0 sacks, 10 pass breakups, three interceptions (returned for 42 yards), a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 818 snaps over 15 games (all starts). - Clemson Football

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OLB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson
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02/29/20 - KVon Wallace, Sr/2020, Clemson, 5-11, 206 (DS#9 FS) + More +

2020 NFL COMBINE INVITE: KVon Wallace, FS, Clemson,...Completed four-year Clemson career credited with 178 career tackles (5.5 for loss), 21 passes broken up, five interceptions returned for 180 yards (including one returned for a touchdown), two sacks and two forced fumbles in 1,896 snaps over 59 games (36 starts)...departed Clemson tied for the most career games played in school history, matching the 59 by Christian Wilkins, Tanner Muse and Cannon Smith. - Clemson Football

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FS KVon Wallace, Clemson
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02/29/20 - *A.J. Terrell, Jr/2020, Clemson, 6-1, 195 (DS#5 CB) + More +

2020 NFL COMBINE INVITE: A.J. Terrell, CB, Clemson,...Concluded his three-year Clemson career credited with 107 career tackles (3.5 for loss), 20 pass breakups, six interceptions (returned for a total of 160 yards including a 44-yard touchdown) and two forced fumbles over 1,827 snaps in 44 games (30 starts)...started all 15 games in his first year as a starter in 2018, scoring the first points of the College Football Playoff National Championship on a pick-six...helped Clemson to a 29-1 record in two years as a starter. - Clemson Football

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CB *A.J. Terrell, Clemson
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02/29/20 - Isaiah Simmons, rJr/2020, Clemson, 6-4, 233 (DS#1 OLB) + More +

Speed continues to be all the rage at the NFL scouting combine. And on Saturday, it was the defensive players putting on a track meet. Linebacker Isaiah Simmons completed the 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds - matching the time put up the fastest running back in Indianapolis, Jonathan Taylor, and faster than all but six receivers. The 238-pound Simmons, who played at Clemson, likely cemented himself as a top 10 pick in the April draft. How fast was he? Simmons opted against taking a second attempt. Only two other linebackers were ran sub-4.5s. Willie Gay Jr., of Mississippi State, posted a 4.46 and Davion Taylor, of Colorado, had a 4.49. - AP College Football

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OLB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson
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02/26/20 - *Trevor Lawrence, Jr/2021, Clemson, 6-6, 213 (DS#1 QB) + More +

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence was edgy and antsy after his second national championship game, something he hasn't felt too often. But six weeks ago, the spectacular sophomore who hadn't lost a game in college had his worst performance as Clemson's starter in a 42-25 loss to LSU in the title game. Lawrence was off target, missing open receivers and struggling to complete passes to keep Clemson in the game. It was a humbling experience he didn't get past easily. "Anytime after a game like that, it takes a little while to sink in and move on," Lawrence said Wednesday as Clemson opened spring workouts. "It took me a little while especially the way it happened."

Lawrence had been nothing short of perfection — he started his career 29-0 - since arriving at Clemson. But against LSU, Lawrence looked ordinary. He finished 18 of 37 passing with no touchdowns and a fumble in the final quarter that all but sealed things for LSU. He returned back to campus and wanted to jump right back into practice. Instead, the 6-foot-6 passer had plenty of time to ponder what went wrong and plan to make things better going forward. "Going through adversity, I hadn't gone through much," he said of his time with the Tigers. "It definitely gives you some perspective, appreciate the little things. It makes you want to work even harder to get back there." - AP College Football

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QB *Trevor Lawrence, Clemson
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02/11/20 - *Trevor Lawrence, Jr/2021, Clemson, 6-6, 213 (DS#1 QB) + More +

NCAA President Mark Emmert has urged Congress to step in and put restrictions on college athletes' ability to earn money from endorsements. He told a Senate committee federal action was needed to "maintain uniform standards in college sports" amid player-friendly laws approved in California and under consideration in other states. The NCAA has said it will allow players to "benefit" from the use of their name, image and likeness and is working on rules for the payments. Meanwhile, more than half of U.S. states are considering legislation to guarantee those rights to players. Emmert says those laws could have a corrupting influence on recruiting. - AP College Football

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QB *Trevor Lawrence, Clemson
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