Orange Bowl

CLEMSON

Coach Frank Howard's Tigers won their first Atlantic Coast Conference title as a slow, ball-control team. They depend for the steady accumulation of short yardage on the power bursts of Fullback Rudy Hayes straight up the middle and the off-tackle running of Halfback Joel Wells. The passing, which comes off roll-outs by the quarterback, is good enough to create the proper climate for the ground attack. Clemson is not deep; the difference in quality between the first and second units is decided. The defense—because position by position Clemson's personnel is not truly great—must concentrate on stopping the opponent's strongest threat and sometimes this means giving away valuable yardage to an opponent with several good weapons. Clemson is a sound and determined team, but a lack of real depth may hurt too much.

10 CHARLIE BUSSEY, QB—Poised, smart, a good runner, fair passer. Good on short passes, but will try to throw long.

33 RUDY HAYES, FB—Strictly a power runner, best blocker in backfield. Fair on defense, better against runs than passes.

47 JOEL WELLS, LH—Strong, hard runner who maneuvers well at top speed. Best of backs on both offense and defense.

22 JIM COLEMAN, RH—Quick on off-tackle shots, but not exceptional. Fair blocker, average defense.

53 DONNIE BUNTON, C—Very good linebacker, good speed, quick reaction. Blocks very well.

21 CHARLIE HORNE, RH—Substitutes for Coleman. Coach Howard likes his speed.

61 EARLE GREENE, LG—Middle guard on defense, very quick, hard to block. Adequate blocker on offense.

63 JOHN GRDIJAN, RG—A very good line backer, good pursuit, excellent tackier.