Tiger Tracks Countdown #4: A Browning Surprise

July 27, 2004

Facing third-and-goal from the 8 in the second quarter against Tennessee, Clemson called a timeout, then quickly huddled near the line of scrimmage. The Tigers hurried to the ball in a box formation, with Whitehurst joined in the backfield by three other players.

He took a snap in the shotgun, then leaned forward and reached through Browning’s legs and handed him the ball. After pausing for a moment, Browning raced to the left while the rest of the backfield went right, and he easily scored for a 24-14 lead.

This is the third time Clemson has used the “Panther” play since Tommy Bowden has been at Clemson and the Tigers have scored a touchdown all three times. In 2001 Clemson used the play against Virginia and Airese Currie scored on a 19-yard run on the play in Boise, ID against Louisiana Tech. Browning made it three in a row this evening.

Video Highlights of Clemson Athletics

#4: Panther Works For Tigers…Watch

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#5: Fudge, Dunham Save The Day

#6: The Hamilton Show

#7: Let The Scoring Begin

#8: Defense Destroys Gamecock Offense

#9: Fudge Stops Jones

#10: Hamilton Zig-Zags For A Score

#11: Whitehurst and Currie Rip Open Jackets

#12: Hamilton Deflates Tennessee

#13: Hill Climbs For The Pick