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With Clemson defensive coordinator Tom Allen spending the offseason setting the foundation for what everyone believes will be a much improved defense, how he'll choose to man the nickel/SAM spot is one of the intriguing questions we are evaluating this off-season.

Really, the choice represents a fascinating subplot across college football as defensive strategies continue to evolve.

As it relates to Clemson specifically and the three candidates Allen has in mind for the position ...

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