How does clemson recruit so well for football?

Answer 1

Clemson University is considered by most a "football school" meaning that there is a big emphasis placed on the sport by the fans, students, players, coaches, and even administration. During games days Clemson, South Carolina, becomes one of the largest cities in the state due to the 82,000 + fans that usually converge on the normally quiet town to participate in the gameday. The school also boasts top notch sports facilities and just recently completed one phase of their West Zone project to vastly upgrade the football facilities in order to compete with the top tier football schools in the country. This combined with playing in the ACC which is a BCS conference with high academic standards creates an attractive opportunity for a recruit. Clemson's past also is one of football success having won the National Championship in 1981 and being one of the top programs during the 1980's. Clemson also has the distinction of having one of the most celebrated pre game rituals in rubbing the rock and running down the hill. When the Clemson football team enters the stadium before all home games they run down the hill of the East End Zone. This entrance has been dubbed, "the most exciting 25 seconds in College Football".