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Clemson wideout to honor fallen father on Military Appreciation Day

With wide receivers Joseph Ngata and Frank Ladson out for Saturday’s home finale against Pittsburgh, Clemson freshman E.J. Williams could potentially be making his first start for the Tigers. By itself, that would be big enough for anyone to make the day special.

However, Williams plans to make the day special either way.

On Friday, Clemson Football’s Communications Director Ross Taylor announced on Twitter Williams will change his No. 6 jersey to No. 39 this week to honor his father, Eddie Williams, Sr., as Clemson celebrates its military heritage with its annual Military Appreciation Game.