Shaq Anthony to Transfer

CLEMSON, S.C. — Junior offensive tackle Shaq Anthony will transfer to another school. Anthony met with head coach Dabo Swinney on Thursday morning to discuss his decision. “I have enjoyed my time at Clemson and appreciate the opportunity I’ve had,” Anthony said. “This is an outstanding program, but I wish to make a clean start at a program where I can hopefully be a starter. I want to thank all the Clemson coaches, my teammates and the Clemson family for their support. I will always be a Tiger.” Anthony lettered in 2012 and 2013 and played in 17 games (five starts) over those two seasons. He  redshirted the 2011 season. He was listed as a backup offensive tackle entering fall camp.The native of Williamston, S.C., played in 10 games last season for the Tigers’ 11-2 team that finished seventh in the final USA Today coaches poll. “I appreciate the hard work Shaq has put into this program,” Swinney said. “Sometimes a player needs a change. I support his decision and will help him any way I can. I wish him nothing but the best.”