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Clemson's new DC had a 'Practice Run Down the Hill' as he preps for his first Death Valley game

New Clemson Defensive Coordinator Tom Allen shares his excitement and logistical planning—including a practice run of the famous hill—for his first game day experience in the historic Death Valley.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney leads coaches and players running down the hill before kickoff with South Carolina on Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Clemson. | Ken Ruinard / Independent Mail / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Tom Allen has coached in some of college football's most iconic venues, but this Saturday, the veteran defensive coordinator will experience one of the sport's greatest traditions for the first time as a Clemson Tiger.