COLUMBIA, S.C. — There is something about a Clemson safety stealing the show in the Clemson-Carolina Game.
In 1980, Willie Underwood snagged two South Carolina passes, including one he returned 37 yards for a touchdown in a win that propelled the Tigers to the 1981 National Championship.
In 1997, Antwan Edwards grabbed two interceptions as well, including a 42-yard TD return in a 47-21 victory over the Gamecocks.
Ricardo Jones’ name has now been added to that short list. The Clemson safety picked off USC quarterback LaNorris Sellers on two separate occasions – one to prevent a South Carolina touchdown and another he returned 12 yards for a TD, as the Tigers beat the Gamecocks, 28-14, Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium.