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Swinney and Parker Rebut Kelly’s ‘Death Valley Jr.’ Label

Clemson’s coach is using the jab as motivation, with his defensive end vowing to settle the ‘Death Valley’ debate on the field before the August 30 season opener.

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Overview

  • LSU coach Brian Kelly dubbed Clemson’s Memorial Stadium ‘Death Valley Jr.’ during a Baton Rouge event to highlight his offseason ‘1-0’ philosophy.
  • At ACC Kickoff on July 24, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said “there’s always fuel for the fire,” calling Kelly’s comment a motivational tool rather than a factor in execution.
  • On July 25, Clemson defensive end T. J. Parker dismissed the nickname jab as ‘just talk’ and vowed the team would resolve the debate on the field on August 30.
  • LSU has failed to win a season opener since 2019, losing all three under Kelly, while Clemson has lost three of its past four home openers.
  • The rivalry over the shared ‘Death Valley’ moniker has evolved into a key focus point as both teams gear up for their season opener at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium.