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Defensive Coordinator/
Linebackers:
Reggie Herring
Coaching Experience: College: Linebackers coach at Oklahoma State (1981-85)...linebackers coach at Auburn (1986-91)...defensive coordinator/linebackers coach at Texas Christian (1992-93)...linebackers coach at Clemson (1993-present)...defensive coordinator at Clemson (1997-present).

Playing Experience: College: Three-year starter as a linebacker at Florida State (1978-80).  he has been inducted into Florida State's Hall of Fame.
Education: Earned a BS from Florida State in Criminology in 1981.
Personal Data: Born on July 3, 1959...married to the former Lisa Ward of Griffin, GA...the couple has two children - Caroline and Adam.
Bowl Participation: As a player: 1977 Tangerine Bowl...1980 Orange Bowl...1981 Orange Bowl...As a Coach: 1981 Independence Bowl...1983 Bluebonnet Bowl...1984 Gator Bowl...1985 Gator Bowl...1987 Citrus Bowl...1988 Sugar Bowl...1989 Sugar Bowl...1989 Hall of Fame Bowl...1990 Peach Bowl...1993 Peach Bowl...1996 Gator Bowl...1998 Peach Bowl...1999 Peach Bowl...2001 Gator Bowl
Other Highlights: Captain of the 1981 Orange Bowl team at Florida State...earned AP All-American honors in 1980...inducted into the Florida State Hall of Fame in 1989...coached GTE Academic All-America Andye McCrorey in 1995 and National Freshman of the Year and three-time AP All-American Anthony Simmons...Clemson ranked in the top 20 nationally in rushing defense (6), total defense (16), and scoring defense (18) in his first year as a coordinator...in 1998, the Clemson defense finished the season ranked second in the ACC in total defense, yards per play allowed, rushing defense, rushing yards allowed per attempt, pass completion percentage defense and first in sacks...the Tigers ranked 14th in the nation in rushing defense and 25th in total defense...1999 team was strong against outstanding offenses, allowing Florida State to score just 17 points, the fewest scored by the Seminoles in their national championship season...runner-up Virginia Tech scored just two touchdowns and Marshall, which finished 13-0, scored just 13 points on the Tigers...has coached eight players at Clemson who have been drafted by the NFL.