Overview
Relive the Glory Days of Clemson Football! Chronicling the Clemson Tigers from the national championship in 1981 to the college football playoff in 2015, the authors provide insight into the Tigers' inner sanctum as only members of the Clemson athletic department can.
Discover untold stories from the sidelines, locker room, and press box, revealing the traditions, rivalries, and key figures that shaped Clemson's football legacy. From legendary coaches like Frank Howard and Danny Ford to iconic players like Perry Tuttle and Deshaun Watson, this is a celebration of Clemson's rich athletic heritage.
Whether you're a fan from the Danny Ford era or a new supporter of Dabo Swinney, this is the perfect read for anyone who bleeds orange and regalia. Experience the nostalgia, pride, and community spirit that make Clemson football a unique and cherished institution.
Author Biography
Sam Blackman is a graduate of Clemson University, where he is now the associate sports information director. He co-authored Clemson, Where the Tigers Play. He resides in Central, South Carolina. Tim Bourret is the football Sports Information Director for the Clemson Sports Communications Office. He is the author of The Vault – Clemson Football, and coauthor of Tales from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Locker Room and Basketball for Dummies. He lives in Seneca, South Carolina. Dabo Swinney has been the head coach at Clemson since 2008. He resides in Clemson, South Carolina.
Press Releases
If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Clemson Tigers Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box
By Sam Blackman and Tim Bourret / Foreword by Dabo Swinney
Contact: Bill Ames, Triumph Books, 312.676.4256, b.ames@triumphbooks.com
Every fall, die-hard fans flock to Memorial Stadium to cheer on the Clemson Tigers to victory. With 21 total conference titles, it’s no wonder that there are so many loyal followers of the team. Not only have the Tigers achieved great success, there is also a fascinating history since the program’s inception in 1896.
Sam Blackman and Tim Bourret, who both work in the Clemson Sports Communications Office, have gone behind-the-scenes in their new book, If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Clemson Tigers Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box (Triumph Books, August 2016). Perfect for fans and history buffs alike, this excellent new title covers everything from Clemson’s military heritage to the “Bashful Baron of Barlow Bend.” Highlights of the book include:
- Foreword by Dabo Swinney, head coach at Clemson since 2008
- Memorable moments from the Swinney era, including the 16 months with C.J. Spiller and the legend of Deshaun Watson
- How the 800 Rule led to Clemson’s return to prominence in the 1970s
- John Heisman’s time at Clemson and how he led the team to an undefeated season in 1900
- The Tigers’ incredible performance in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game
If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Clemson Tigers Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box gives readers an exclusive peek into the history of their favorite team. It is the ultimate book for Tigers fans that eat, sleep and breathe Clemson football.
About the Authors:
Sam Blackman is a graduate of Clemson University, where he is now the associate sports information director. He co-authored Clemson, Where the Tigers Play. He resides in Central, South Carolina.
Tim Bourret is the football Sports Information Director for the Clemson Sports Communications Office. He is the author of The Vault – Clemson Football, and coauthor of Tales from the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Locker Room and Basketball for Dummies. He lives in Seneca, South Carolina.
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