Fansided · Jan 7, 2019
Can the presence of Clark help Clemson win the title?
The last time No. 2 Clemson(14-0) saw No. 1 Alabama(14-0) in a national championship game, receiver Hunter Renfrow made the game-winning catch to give the Tigers an impelling 35-31 win.
To some Clemson football fans, Renfrow’s grab with one second left on the clock is known as “The Catch” or “The Catch III” depending on what generation of fans you ask.
In 1977, “The Catch” was the 20-yard touchdown reception by Jerry Butler from Steve Fuller with 49 seconds left as Clemson beat South Carolina 31 to 27.
In 2000, “The Catch” or “The Catch II” was Rod Cardner’s 50-yard reception from Woody Dantzler to set up a 25-yard field goal by Aaron Hunt for a Clemson 16-14 win over South Carolina.