Note: The following appears in the Boston College football gameday program. One day was all it took for Nick Eddis to know he wanted to spend his college career playing football for the Tigers. The defensive tackle from Lawrence, Kan. saw the opportunity to come to Clemson through his uncle, Associate Head Coach Brent Venables, and he wasted no time in taking him up on it. “I was fortunate enough to have my uncle as the defensive coordinator here, and after not having many offers out of high school, he gave me the opportunity to play here. I came down to Clemson for a visit, and it was an immediate ‘yes’ from me. After seeing what Clemson was all about, I knew this was the place I wanted to get an education, play football and learn to become a man.” Eddis had been a veteran of the game, starting the sport in the second grade. After instantly falling in love with it, he grew up playing all the football he possibly could by competing in youth football through high school and a fe
Clemson’s Student-Athlete Development department celebrated its 20 UPIC Interns from the 2021 Spring Semester earlier this month as the semester came to a close. Clemson University’s University Professional Internship and Co-op Program (UPIC) has become a pillar of development for students to utilize during their time as a Tiger.Clemson’s student-athletes can transition into careers after sport thanks to ONE Clemson, an organization with the Clemson Alumni Association that serves as a donor to help fund the department’s student-athlete UPIC opportunities. Due to the unique nature of the 2021 Spring Semester, student-athletes had the chance to experience an in-person, virtual, or hybrid internship during the semester.This semester’s cohort was spread across 17 departments and featured members from seven of Clemson’s athletic teams. Ten of the 20 interns participated in the program for the first time in their collegiate careers, while two student-athletes were full-time inter
Clemson Celebrates 2020-21 UPIC Interns
Clemson University’s University Professional Internship and Co-op Program (UPIC) has become a pillar of development for students to utilize during their time as a Tiger. Clemson’s Student-Athlete Development department, led by Assistant Directors Sable Lee and Anthony Hines, is proud to have helped 24 student-athletes take advantage of the program while continuing to pursue excellence at their sport during the 2020 fall semester.
“I couldn’t be prouder of this group of student-athletes,” said Lee. “Their dedication to their professional growth amid a pandemic is to be recognized and honored. Thank you to ONE Clemson, Dr. Lori Pindar, Robin Bradley, and all of our mentors who made an impact on our student-athletes.”