Daniel Rodriguez made literally the best hype video for the Clemson Tigers before they take on Alabama Monday night.
The Clemson Tigers are playing for the National Championship on Monday night in Arizona when they take on the Alabama Crimson Tide. With such high stakes on the line, it’s safe to say that this undefeated Clemson team doesn’t need any extra motivation to go out there and play harder than they have all season long. But, a little extra motivation never really does hurt, especially when it comes from someone like Daniel Rodriguez.
You all remember Rodriguez, right?
Rodriguez served two tours in the United States military, and during one of those tours in 2009 he was wounded in battle, unfortunately. But for his service to his country, he was awarded the Purple Heart. When he got home, he returned to school in hopes that he could eventually steop onto the football field. Well, he was able to realize that dream after he walked on to the Clemson football team and played 37 games for the Tigers from 2012-14.
So, before his Tigers take the field against mighty Alabama, he wanted to impart some words of advice, which were surely more than welcomed.
"Purple Heart recipient and former Clemson WR @DanielRod_83 pumps up the Tigers before the #NationalChampionship. https://t.co/I9MFjdhODm— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) January 11, 2016"
Again, Clemson really doesn’t need more of an incentive to go out there and get the job done for a 15th time this season, but when it comes from the mouth of someone like Rodriguez, it’s more than a welcome addition.