1989 Clemson Tigers football team
{{short description|American college football season}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2023}}
{{Infobox college sports team season
| year = 1989
| team = Clemson Tigers
| sport = football
| image =
| image_size =
| conference = Atlantic Coast Conference
| short_conf = ACC
| CoachRank = 11
| APRank = 12
| record = 10–2
| conf_record = 5–2
| head_coach = Danny Ford
| hc_year = 12th
| off_coach =
| oc_year =
| off_scheme = Option
| def_coach =
| dc_year =
| def_scheme = 4–3
| captain = Rodney Williams
| captain2 = Donnell Woolford
| stadium = Memorial Stadium
| champion = Gator Bowl champion
| bowl = Gator Bowl
| bowl_result = W 27–7 vs. West Virginia
}}
{{1989 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings}}
The 1989 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University in the 1989 NCAA Division I-A football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Danny Ford, who was serving his final season as head coach at Clemson. The Tigers played their home games in Memorial Stadium. The Tigers finished the 1989 season with a 10–2 record and defeated West Virginia 27–7 in the 1989 Gator Bowl.
Schedule
{{CFB schedule
| rankyear = 1989
| poll = AP
| timezone = Eastern
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 2
| time = 1:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| rank = 12
| opponent = Furman
| opprank = 1 {{small|(I-AA)}}
| site_stadium = Memorial Stadium
| site_cityst = Clemson, SC
| score = 30–0
| attend = 80,508
| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/109793153/tigers-defense-keeps-paladins-bottled-up/|work=The Charlotte Observer|title=Tigers defense keeps Paladins bottled up|date=September 3, 1989|accessdate=September 18, 2022|via=Newspapers.com}}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 9
| time = 7:30 p.m.
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| rank = 10
| opponent = Florida State
| opprank = 16
| site_stadium = Doak Campbell Stadium
| site_cityst = Tallahassee, FL
| gamename = rivalry
| tv = ESPN
| score = 34–23
| attend = 61,897
| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-clemson-hands-fsu-a-34/140177452/|work=The Tampa Tribune|title=Clemson hands FSU a 34–23 'routrooskie'|date=September 10, 1989|accessdate=February 3, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 16
| time = 7:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| rank = 7
| opponent = Virginia Tech
| site_stadium = Lane Stadium
| site_cityst = Blacksburg, VA
| score = 27–7
| attend = 47,152
| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-state-tigers-use-defense-lightning/140142057/|work=The State|title=Tigers use defense, lightning bolts to rip Tech|date=September 17, 1989|accessdate=February 3, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 23
| time = 12:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| rank = 7
| opponent = Maryland
| site_stadium = Memorial Stadium
| site_cityst = Clemson, SC
| tv = JPS
| score = 31–7
| attend = 77,301
| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/florence-morning-news-seventh-ranked-tig/140177585/|work=Florence Morning News|title=Seventh-ranked Tigers tackle Terps|date=September 24, 1989|accessdate=February 3, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 30
| time = 12:00 p.m.
| w/l = l
| away = y
| rank = 7
| opponent = Duke
| site_stadium = Wallace Wade Stadium
| site_cityst = Durham, NC
| tv = JPS
| score = 17–21
| attend = 22,600
| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-duke-beats-odds-clemson/140156542/|work=The Herald|title=Duke beats odds, Clemson|date=October 1, 1989|accessdate=February 3, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 7
| time = 2:30 p.m.
| w/l = w
| rank = 15
| opponent = Virginia
| site_stadium = Memorial Stadium
| site_cityst = Clemson, SC
| tv = CBS
| score = 34–20
| attend = 80,638
| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/richmond-times-dispatch-virginiaclem/140155770/|work=Richmond Times-Dispatch|title=...Virginia–Clemson story familiar one|date=October 8, 1989|accessdate=February 3, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 14
| time = 1:00 p.m.
| w/l = l
| homecoming = y
| rank = 14
| opponent = Georgia Tech
| site_stadium = Memorial Stadium
| site_cityst = Clemson, SC
| gamename = rivalry
| score = 14–30
| attend = 81,550
| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/detroit-free-press-clemson-clobbered-30/140177764/|work=Detroit Free Press|title=Clemson clobbered, 30–14|date=October 15, 1989|accessdate=February 3, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 21
| time = 4:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| rank = 22
| opponent = NC State
| opprank = 12
| site_stadium = Memorial Stadium
| site_cityst = Clemson, SC
| gamename = Textile Bowl
| tv = ESPN
| score = 30–10
| attend = 81,569
| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-tigers-wrap-up-pack/140177986/|work=The Greenville News|title=Tigers wrap up Pack|date=October 22, 1989|accessdate=February 3, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 28
| time = 1:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| rank = 21
| opponent = Wake Forest
| site_stadium = Memorial Stadium
| site_cityst = Clemson, SC
| score = 44–10
| attend = 71,335
| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-item-clemson-dismantles-wake-forest/140178086/|work=The Item|title=Clemson dismantles Wake Forest 44–10|date=October 29, 1989|accessdate=February 3, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 4
| time = 12:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| away = y
| rank = 17
| opponent = North Carolina
| site_stadium = Kenan Memorial Stadium
| site_cityst = Chapel Hill, NC
| tv = JPS
| score = 35–3
| attend = 44,500
| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-herald-henderson-tigers-whip-heels/140178191/|work=The Herald|title=Henderson, Tigers whip Heels|date=November 5, 1989|accessdate=February 3, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 18
| time = 7:30 p.m.
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| rank = 15
| opponent = South Carolina
| site_stadium = Williams–Brice Stadium
| site_cityst = Columbia, SC
| gamename = rivalry
| tv = ESPN
| score = 45–0
| attend = 74,509
| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-clemson-thrashes-u/140141689/|work=The News and Observer|title=Clemson thrashes USC, 45–0|date=November 19, 1989|accessdate=February 3, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = December 30
| time = 8:00 p.m.
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| neutral = y
| rank = 14
| opponent = West Virginia
| opprank = 17
| site_stadium = Gator Bowl Stadium
| site_cityst = Jacksonville, FL
| gamename = Gator Bowl
| tv = ESPN
| score = 27–7
| attend = 82,911
| source = {{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-orlando-sentinel-clemson-harasses-ha/140139255/|work=The Orlando Sentinel|title=Clemson harasses Harris in coasting to Gator Bowl victory|date=December 31, 1989|accessdate=February 3, 2024|via=Newspapers.com}}
}}
Personnel
=Incoming recruiting class=
- Nick Blinsky (C; Struthers, Ohio; Struthers HS)
- Rodney Blunt (TB; Pensacola, Florida; Pine Forest HS)
- Brentson Buckner (MG; Columbus, Georgia; Carver HS)
- Greg Burk (FB; Lawton, Oklahoma; Lawton HS)
- Pat Burris (DB; Rock Hill, South Carolina; Northwestern HS)
- Arthur Bussie (OLB; Camden, New Jersey; Camden HS)
- Darren Calhoun (LB; McCormick, South Carolina; McCormick HS)
- Jason Davis (WR; Pensacola, Florida; Pine Forest HS)
- Steve Derriso (LB; Huntsville, Alabama; Grissom HS)
- Garth Fennigan (QB; Harlingen, Texas; Harlingen HS)
- Eric Geter (CB; Newnan, Georgia; Newnan HS)
- Tyrone Gibson (LB; Hartsville, South Carolina; Hartsville HS)
- Rudy Harris (TB; Brockton, Massachusetts; Brockton HS)
- David Hogue (OG; New Castle PA; Laurel HS)
- Brent LeJeune (OT; Lake Charles, Louisiana; Barbe HS)
- Richard Moncrief (QB; Montgomery, Alabama; Davis HS)
- Robert O'Neal (CB; Clarkston, Georgia; Clarkston HS)
- Thad Ridgley (FB; Ambridge, Pennsylvania; Ambridge HS)
- Larry Ryans (CB; Greenwood, South Carolina; Greenwood HS)
- Stacy Seegars (MG; Kershaw, South Carolina; Andrew Jackson HS)
- Ashley Sheppard (OLB; Greenville, North Carolina; North Pitt HS)
- Tyrone Simpson (DT; Rock Hill, South Carolina; Northwestern HS)
- Terry Smith (WR; Clemson, South Carolina; Daniel HS)
- Daniel Telley (OLB; Anderson, South Carolina; T.L.Hanna HS)
- Franklin Thomas (TE; New Orleans, Louisiana; St. Augustine HS)
- James Trapp (SS; Lawton, Oklahoma; Lawton HS)
- Scott Vaughn (OT; Phillipsburg, New Jersey; Phillipsburg HS)
- Pierre Wilson (DT; Jackson, Mississippi; Provine HS)
=Roster=
{{American football roster/Header
| year = 1989
| team = Clemson Tigers
| teamcolors = f
| offensive_players =
{{American football roster/Player|num=41|class=Jr|first=Doug|last=Thomas|dab=Doug Thomas (American football)|pos=WR|link=y}}
| defensive_players=
{{American football roster/Player|num=44|class=So|first=Levon|last=Krikland|pos=LB|link=y}}
| special_teams_players=
}}
{{American football roster/Footer|roster_url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112083813/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/clem/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/1989roster.pdf
| head_coach = *Danny Ford
| asst_coach =
- Robert McFarland – Graduate assistant
| accessdate=
}}
=Depth chart=
{{CFB Team Depth Chart
| OScheme = Option
| DScheme = 4-3
| SpecialTeams = Yes
| KeyReserves = No
| 3Deep = Yes
| QB_Starter = Chris Morocco
| QB_Backup = DeChane Cameron
| QB_Third = Michael Carr
| RB1_Starter = Terry Allen
| RB1_Backup = Joe Henderson
| RB1_Third = Charlie James
| RB2_Starter =
| RB2_Backup =
| RB2_Third =
| FB_Starter = Wesley McFadden
| FB_Backup = Tony Kennedy
| FB_Third = Junior Hall
| SB1_Starter =
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| SB2_Starter =
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| WR1_Starter = Rodney Fletcher
| WR1_Backup = Chip Davis
| WR1_Third = Fernandez West
| WR1_ Fourth = Jamie Penland
| WR2_Starter = Gary Cooper
| WR2_Backup = Doug Thomas
| WR2_Third = Robbie Spector
| WR2_SchoolName =
| WR3_Starter = Jamie Penland
| WR3_Backup =
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| WR4_Starter =
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| TE1_Starter = Stacy Fields
| TE1_Backup = Chris Twiss
| TE1_Third = Mike Berry
| TE2_Starter =
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| TE2_Third =
| LT_Starter = Bruce Bratton
| LT_Backup = Les Hall
| LT_Third = Chris Ogle
| LG_Starter = Jeb Flesch
| LG_Backup = David Pluckett
| LG_Third = Jamison Temples
| C_Starter = Hank Phillips
| C_Backup = Mike Brown
| C_Third = John Harris
| RG_Starter = Eric Harmon
| RG_Backup = Mike Samnik
| RG_Third = Ron Wessinger
| RT_Starter = Stacy Long
| RT_Backup = Kelvin Hankins
| RT_Third = Mark Shirley
| ROLB_Starter = Doug Brewster
| ROLB_Backup = Kenzil Jackson
| ROLB_Third = Dorian Mariable
| ROLB_SchoolName = WLB
| RILB_Starter =
| RILB_Backup =
| RILB_Third =
| RILB_SchoolName =
| MLB_Starter = Ed McDaniel
| MLB_Backup = Vince Taylor
| MLB_Third = Shane Scott
| MLB_SchoolName = MLB
| LILB_Starter =
| LILB_Backup =
| LILB_Third =
| LILB_SchoolName =
| LOLB_Starter = Levon Kirkland
| LOLB_Backup = Wayne Simmons
| LOLB_Third = Daniel Telley
| LOLB_SchoolName = OLB
| FS_Starter = James Lott
| FS_Backup = Norris Brown
| FS_Third = Chris Hart
| SS_Starter = Arlington Nunn
| SS_Backup = Tyron Mouzon
| SS_Third = Marc Taylor
| SS_SchoolName =
| S_Starter =
| S_Backup =
| S_Third =
| DB1_Starter = Dexter Davis
| DB1_Backup = Mitch Belton
| DB1_Third = Lee Kendall
| DB2_Starter = Jerome Henderson
| DB2_Backup = Tony Mauney
| DB2_Third = David Joye
| RDE_Starter = John Johnson
| RDE_Backup = Wayne Harps
| RDE_Third = Jeff Taylor
| RDT_Starter = Vance Hammond
| RDT_Backup = Danny Sizer
| RDT_Third =
| NT_Starter =
| NT_Backup =
| NT_Third =
| LDT_Starter = David Davis
| LDT_Backup = Rob Bodine
| LDT_Third = Al Richard
| LDE_Starter = Otis Moore
| LDE_Backup = Chester McGlockton
| LDE_Third =
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| PK_Starter = Chris Gardocki
| PK_Backup = Scott Davis
| P_Starter = Chris Gardocki
| P_Backup = Chet Horton
| Kick_Returner =
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| Long_Snapper =
| Holder =
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| ColWidth = 85
| FontSize = 85
| Debug = No
}}
=Coaching staff=
- Danny Ford – Head coach
- Chuck Reedy – Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks
- Bill Oliver – Defensive coordinator/inside linebackers
- – Co-defensive coordinator/defensive backs
- – Assistant head coach/tackles and tight ends
- – Associate head coach/offensive guards and centers
- – Defensive tackles
- – Running backs/special teams
- Miles Aldridge – Defensive linebackers
- Woody McCorvey – Recruiting coordinator/wide receivers
References
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