As Clemson has broadened into a national recruiting franchise, it’s grown harder to score a Tigers offer – which has meant fewer in-state pursuits. So when they do sign off on a relatively local prospect, it raises eyebrows.

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Thus the meter moved last week when Clemson pulled the trigger on an offer to Myrtle Beach (S.C.) receiver Adam Randall on the first day college coaches were allowed to communicate directly with juniors.