All-Time Clemson Team: Offense

Joseph Durst by Contributor Written on September 22, 2009
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In the second installment of my choices for Clemson's all-time football team, I present my case for the starting offense. Enjoy the rich Clemson tradition that permeates this potent offensive unit.

In case you missed it, you can find my defensive selections here:

Last Installment—All-Time Clemson Team: Defense

Next Installment—All-Time Clemson Team: Special Teams and Honorable Mention

Now for the starting offense.

 

Quarterback: Steve Fuller

There may be guys in Clemson history with more impressive numbers, but the numbers don’t always tell the whole story. Guys like Woody Dantzler and Charlie Whitehurst put up bigger yardage numbers, but Steve Fuller was the quintessential QB. He led the 1978 Tigers to a No. 6 national ranking and remains Clemson’s only All-American quarterback.

 

Tailback: Banks McFadden (Captain)

Few remain alive that saw Banks McFadden play college ball, but he remains a legend in Clemson lore. He is widely recognized as the greatest Clemson football player and all-around athlete the school has ever seen.

McFadden was named an All-American in both football and basketball in 1939, in addition to littering the Clemson record books as a passer, runner, punter, and defensive back. He remains the highest drafted player in Clemson history at No. 4 and led the NFL in yards per carry his one year in the league.

 

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Vote Now! - Author Poll

Who do you think is the greatest offensive weapon in Clemson history?

  • Steve Fuller
  • Banks McFadden
  • Bennie Cunningham
  • Jerry Butler
  • Perry Tuttle
  • Other
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Results - Author Poll

Who do you think is the greatest offensive weapon in Clemson history?

  • Steve Fuller

    23.1%
  • Banks McFadden

    7.7%
  • Bennie Cunningham

    3.8%
  • Jerry Butler

    11.5%
  • Perry Tuttle

    15.4%
  • Other

    38.5%
  • Total votes: 26
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