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Tom Allen's 'Contagious' energy revitalizes Clemson's defense

Clemson's new DC Tom Allen is bringing a 'contagious' energy to fall camp, getting so fired up he's tackling his own players.

Clemson defensive coordinator Tom Allen during the first football practice at the Allen N. Reeves Football Complex at Clemson University in Clemson, S.C. Friday, February 28, 2025. | Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Make a big play on Clemson's defense this fall, and you might get an unexpected reward: a helmet slap from your defensive coordinator that nearly knocks you over.