CLEMSON, S.C. – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that safety Ricardo Jones (ACC Defensive Back of the Week) and defensive end T.J. Parker (ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week) each collected ACC weekly honors for their performances in Clemson’s 28-14 rivalry win at South Carolina on Saturday.
The award-winning duo of Jones and Parker helped push Clemson’s road winning streak in its series with South Carolina to six games. The Tigers have now garnered a total of 592 ACC weekly awards since 1968, including six this season.
Jones earned his first career ACC Defensive Back of the Week selection after he recorded a career-high two interceptions (one of which he returned 12 yards for a game-sealing touchdown) and contributed an additional pass breakup in the victory.