Actions speak louder than words. But the fact Clemson staffers are speaking a lot of words about the recruiting significance of the spring game is the eye-catching action.

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Dabo Swinney has encouraged fans to show up for the final scrimmage before. It's been a few years, though, since Swinney made a plea that can remotely compare to last week's -- when he laid out a handful of reasons Death Valley needs to be as packed as possible come Saturday's 1 p.m. Orange and White game.