Greg Wallace

• Clemson’s defense should prepare for demanding spring under Steele’s watch Published 03/07/2010 at 6:19 p.m.

  When Clemson began spring football practice Sunday afternoon, the Tigers’ defense had good reason for excitement.

• Tigers show why they’re NCAA-worthy with gutsy win at Florida State Published 02/28/2010 at 8:27 p.m.

  This winter, nothing has come easily for Clemson. So it is appropriate, fitting, even, that the Tigers locked up an NCAA tournament bid in an absolute meat-grinder of a game in a 53-50 win over Florida State Sunday night.

• Pepicelli’s rise a reminder that good deeds are rewarded Published 02/21/2010 at 5:57 p.m.

  Do you believe in karma? That all good deeds are eventually rewarded? If not, perhaps you should pay attention to Dan Pepicelli’s story.

• Successful week gives Clemson ACC, NCAA footing Published 02/14/2010 at 5:56 p.m.

  Oliver Purnell likes to say that every ACC game is “the most important of the season.” Still, it’s hard to imagine two bigger games than the ones Clemson won this past week.

• As ACC rounds the bend toward March, Tigers in deep trouble Published 02/07/2010 at 3:37 p.m. 1 Comment

  As I watched Virginia Tech pull away from Clemson late Saturday afternoon, one prevailing thought ran through my mind: This team is in trouble. Deep trouble.

• A year into Swinney’s reign, Tigers in much better recruiting shape Published 01/31/2010 at 4:09 p.m.

  If coach Dabo Swinney and his staff can coax a couple more key commitments by Wednesday, it could nudge the class of 2010 into the nation’s top 12 or even top 10 — a big statement for Swinney’s first full ...

• Booker great, but he can’t carry Clemson’s offense by himself Published 01/24/2010 at 3:25 p.m.

  Trevor Booker tried the near-impossible: carrying a top-20 team on his back, alone.

• Mourning Gaines Adams, a good person and player gone far too soon Updated 01/17/2010 at 8:16 p.m.

  I’ve covered a lot of players in my four-plus years on the Clemson beat, but Gaines Adams was one of my favorites, a guy who was seemingly always smiling.

• Signs point to a Clemson breakthrough against mighty Tar Heels Updated 01/10/2010 at 11:01 p.m.

  No. 9 North Carolina comes calling on Clemson Wednesday night, and there’s every indication the Tar Heels are ripe for the picking.

• Will 2009 be considered a starting point or opportunity lost for Clemson? Published 01/03/2010 at 8:41 p.m. 2 Comments

  Do you look at what might have been for Clemson football and consider ’09 an opportunity lost?

• Tigers enter with positive mindset, hopes of major ACC Tournament run Published 03/11/2010 at midnight

  Clemson opens with N.C. State tonight at 9:30.

• Lots on the line beside ACC title this weekend Published 03/11/2010 at midnight

  Teams have plenty to prove.

• Clemson gives Swinney, staff raises following successful 2009 Published 03/09/2010 at 9:02 p.m. 1 Comment

  Last fall, Dabo Swinney and his staff elevated Clemson on the football field. Wednesday, university administration returned the favor by fattening their paychecks.

• Maturing Stitt ready to author a happy homecoming with Tigers Published 03/09/2010 at 8:29 p.m.

  For Demontez Stitt, Clemson's junior point guard, the ACC tournament in Greenboro is a chance to start a magical March run near home.

• Boyd trying to make most of opportunity with Tigers’ first string Published 03/08/2010 at 9:23 p.m. 1 Comment

  With starter Kyle Parker helping the Tigers’ baseball team, Tajh Boyd, a former five-star quarterback recruit, is trying to make the most of his spring practice opportunity.

• With ACC Tournament bye on the line, Tigers misfire at Wake Forest Published 03/07/2010 at 9:56 p.m.

  A late rally was too little, too late, and Clemson dropped a 70-65 decision to Wake Forest, sentencing itself to a difficult four-games-in-four-days run towards the ACC championship.

• Deacons harass Booker low in bruising defeat Published 03/07/2010 at 9:10 p.m.

  Sunday night, Trevor Booker joined another exclusive club, but it seemed like little consolation in the wake of Clemson’s 70-65 loss at Wake Forest.

• Tigers can’t find offensive groove following another hot start Published 03/07/2010 at midnight

  Tiger bats cool off after two innings.

• Swinney seeks commitment to excellence this spring Published 03/06/2010 at 11:59 p.m.

  Spring practice begins today.

• Tigers comfortable as they roll into regular season finale at Wake Published 03/06/2010 at 9:07 p.m.

  Entering today’s 6 p.m. regular season finale at Wake Forest (18-9, 8-7 ACC), Clemson is rolling.

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