Patience with youth sure to pay off

Clemson's Austin Savage goes for a ball during the Tigers match with Furman earlier this year. Clemson finished the 2011 season 4-0-2 in its last six matches. Photo by Rex Brown

By William Qualkinbush

CLEMSON — Clemson men’s soccer coach Mike Noonan will not characterize the 2011 season as a rebuilding year, or even a step in the process of rebuilding. In fact, he expected much from a group that included a lot of fresh faces new to the grind of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

A youth movement within the Tiger program is underway, and despite the team’s exclusion from the NCAA Tournament, there are tangible signs—most noticeably the six-match unbeaten streak to close the season—that youth has brought renewed vigor into Tiger soccer.

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Men’s soccer awaits NCAA bid

Clemson head mens soccer coach Mike Noonan. Photo by Rex Brown.

Late season charge gives Tigers shot at postseason

By William Qualkinbush

CLEMSON — With six games remaining on the schedule following a 3-2 loss to Furman on Oct. 18, everyone within the Clemson men’s soccer program knew that the margin for error was slim. In fact, it was virtually non-existent.

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Proud to have got it started

Clemson's Sarah Jacobs. Photo by Rex Brown.

By William Qualkinbush

CLEMSON — Eddie Radwanski knows how to build a program. He has done it in numerous places, so he is aware of what pieces need to be in place in order for a foundation to be laid.

While his Clemson women’s soccer team struggled through a brutally tough slate this season, he knew the team was getting closer and closer. It remains to be seen, but Thursday night’s 4-0 victory over Francis Marion may have served as the catapult that sends the program on to new heights.

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Halftime speech sparks victory on Senior Night

Tiger seniors get sent off with a come-from-behind win over Francis Marion. Photo by Rex Brown.

By Will Vandervort

CLEMSON, SC — Clemson Head Coach Eddie Radwanski was curious as he walked into the locker room with his Tigers locked in a scoreless tie with Francis Marion Thursday night.

Radwanski, never one to be short when it comes to motivating his players, looked at his underclassmen and said, “Do you guys like your seniors or not?”

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Team honors SID with historic win

Clemson men's soccer SID Sam Blackmon is honored prior to the Tigers' historic win over No. 1 Maryland. Photo by Dawson Powers.

By Will Vandervort

CLEMSON — Fifteen minutes before kickoff Friday night at Historic Riggs Field, Clemson Assistant Coach Alex Prostko came and pulled men’s soccer Sports Information Director Sam Blackman from the press box and into the locker room.

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A Bright Future for Tigers

Clemson Men’s Soccer Coach Mike Noonan couldn’t have guessed during the off season that at this point in their season, their leading scorer and most steady player on offense would be a freshman.

As their 2011 season has unfolded, freshman Brynjar Benediktsson has come up big for the Tigers, leading the team with six goals, most of which have come in the most critical of times.

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Savage, Tigers Play with Heart

Clemson’s Austin Savage reacts after scoring a goal against Furman Tuesday night at Historic Riggs Field. Photo by Rex Brown.

By Ashley Denny

CLEMSON — After spending several games on the injured list, Clemson junior Austin Savage knew coming into Tuesday’s match against the Furman Paladins that as an upperclassman, he had to do something to contribute in order for his team to be successful.

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Tigers learning from their opponents

Clemson’s Vanessa Laxgang goes up for this header against Wake Forest. Photo by Kenny Fey.

By Will Vandervort

CLEMSON — Despite a 4-0 loss to third-ranked Wake Forest on Sunday at Riggs Field, the afternoon was not all that bad for the Clemson women’s soccer team. That’s because more than two dozen kids were on hand to get autographs from their favorite Clemson Tigers after the match.

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