Spiller carries the load for the Tigers

Michael Turner
Contributor
September 11, 2009

Clemson running back and Heisman candidate C.J. Spiller put his Tiger team on his back and nearly carried them to a come-from-behind victory against Georgia Tech. After being down 24-0 in the first half Spiller caught a 63 yard pass from Kyle Parker for a touchdown, and proceeded to grind out the tough yards for the Tigers on the ground that led to three consecutive scoring drives. Spiller finished the game with 20 carries for 87 yards and four receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown.

Whether it be kickoff returns, handoffs, or screen passes it appears Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is looking to get the ball in his playmaker's hands as much as possible. The Tiger offense will go as far as the legs of C.J. Spiller take them this season, and he should be a permastarter in your line up because of his ability to break a long one every time he touches the football.

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