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<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=440 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width=50>http://graphics.fansonly.com/graphics/mtt/number_button-94.gif </TD><TD vAlign=center background=http://graphics.fansonly.com/schools/clem/graphics/clem-mtt-bg.gif>Phillip Merling</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1 width=430 bgColor=#ff6600 border=0 valign="top"><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=left width=105>http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/clem/sports/m-footbl/auto_headshot/231695.jpeg</TD><TD vAlign=top width=321><TABLE width=321 bgColor=#ff6600 border=0 valign="top"><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=2>http://graphics.fansonly.com/graphics/mtt/profile.gif </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top><TABLE width=160 align=top bgColor=#ff6600 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>http://graphics.fansonly.com/graphics/mtt/arrow.gif</TD><TD vAlign=top>Class:
Junior
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>http://graphics.fansonly.com/graphics/mtt/arrow.gif</TD><TD vAlign=top>Hometown:
Memphis, TN
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>http://graphics.fansonly.com/graphics/mtt/arrow.gif</TD><TD vAlign=top>High School:
Cordova
</TD></TR></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD vAlign=top><TABLE width=160 align=top bgColor=#ff6600 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>http://graphics.fansonly.com/graphics/mtt/arrow.gif</TD><TD vAlign=top>Height / Weight:
6-5 / 270
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>http://graphics.fansonly.com/graphics/mtt/arrow.gif</TD><TD vAlign=top>Position:
DE
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>http://graphics.fansonly.com/graphics/mtt/arrow.gif</TD><TD vAlign=top>Experience:
1 VL
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>http://graphics.fansonly.com/graphics/mtt/arrow.gif</TD><TD vAlign=top>Major:
Sociology
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Merling Fact: Only Tiger named most improved on the field and in the strength room for 2006 spring practice.
Years Lettered: 2005
Bowl Participation: Reserve defensive end in the 2005 Champs Sports Bowl against Colorado.
Fall 2006 Depth Chart Position: First-team defensive end
Overview: Second-team preseason All-ACC by Lindy's, third-team by Athlon, and fourth-team by Phil Steele...#40 defensive end in the nation by Phil Steele...most improved defensive lineman for 2006 spring practice...most improved in the strength room among defensive ends for 2006 spring practice; only Tiger named most improved on the field and in the strength training room.
2005: Won the 12th Man Award for the defense as a rookie...second-team freshman All-America defensive end by Rivals.com...played 271 snaps, fifth among Clemson freshmen and second among first-year freshmen...had his top game against #25 Boston College when he had six tackles, including five first hits, in a season-high 47 plays...had a strong game at N.C. State with three tackles in 18 plays; had a caused fumble and his first career sack...had a sack against Duke...played double figures in plays in every game but one...played 11 snaps against Colorado and had one tackle. Before Clemson: Played tight end and defensive end at Fork Union Military Academy in 2004...had 38 catches for 647 yards and five scores; added five sacks, 51 tackles, and eight pass breakups...team MVP at Fork Union...#18 tight end in the nation by SuperPrep and #20 tight end by **********...#25 prep school player in the nation by Rivals.com...#34 tight end in the nation by SuperPrep...had 20 catches for 430 yards and four scores as a senior...totaled 34 tackles and four sacks as a senior...played in the Tennessee/Kentucky All-Star game...first-team all-state and all-region as a senior...All-Dixie team pick by SuperPrep...All-Atlantic Region pick by PrepStar...attended Calhoun High (Saint Matthews, SC) for three years...coached by former Gamecock, current Tiger assistant, and his uncle Chris Rumph in his first three years in high school...defensive MVP as a junior...all-conference, all-region, and all-area in basketball as a sophomore and junior...averaged 20 points and 12 rebounds on the hardwood...averaged 15 points and 13 rebounds as a junior...prep school teammate of Durrell Barry and Elsmore Gabriel...coached by J.C. Harmon at Fork Union...chose Clemson over Arkansas, Kentucky, Memphis, and South Carolina...born Phillip Blaine Merling on Aug. 19, 1985...majoring in sociology.
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=440 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width=50>http://graphics.fansonly.com/graphics/mtt/number_button-94.gif </TD><TD vAlign=center background=http://graphics.fansonly.com/schools/clem/graphics/clem-mtt-bg.gif>Phillip Merling</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=2 cellPadding=1 width=430 bgColor=#ff6600 border=0 valign="top"><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top align=left width=105>http://graphics.fansonly.com/photos/schools/clem/sports/m-footbl/auto_headshot/231695.jpeg</TD><TD vAlign=top width=321><TABLE width=321 bgColor=#ff6600 border=0 valign="top"><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=2>http://graphics.fansonly.com/graphics/mtt/profile.gif </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top><TABLE width=160 align=top bgColor=#ff6600 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>http://graphics.fansonly.com/graphics/mtt/arrow.gif</TD><TD vAlign=top>Class:
Junior
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>http://graphics.fansonly.com/graphics/mtt/arrow.gif</TD><TD vAlign=top>Hometown:
Memphis, TN
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>http://graphics.fansonly.com/graphics/mtt/arrow.gif</TD><TD vAlign=top>High School:
Cordova
</TD></TR></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD><TD vAlign=top><TABLE width=160 align=top bgColor=#ff6600 border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top>http://graphics.fansonly.com/graphics/mtt/arrow.gif</TD><TD vAlign=top>Height / Weight:
6-5 / 270
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>http://graphics.fansonly.com/graphics/mtt/arrow.gif</TD><TD vAlign=top>Position:
DE
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>http://graphics.fansonly.com/graphics/mtt/arrow.gif</TD><TD vAlign=top>Experience:
1 VL
</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>http://graphics.fansonly.com/graphics/mtt/arrow.gif</TD><TD vAlign=top>Major:
Sociology
</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Merling Fact: Only Tiger named most improved on the field and in the strength room for 2006 spring practice.
Years Lettered: 2005
Bowl Participation: Reserve defensive end in the 2005 Champs Sports Bowl against Colorado.
Fall 2006 Depth Chart Position: First-team defensive end
Overview: Second-team preseason All-ACC by Lindy's, third-team by Athlon, and fourth-team by Phil Steele...#40 defensive end in the nation by Phil Steele...most improved defensive lineman for 2006 spring practice...most improved in the strength room among defensive ends for 2006 spring practice; only Tiger named most improved on the field and in the strength training room.
2005: Won the 12th Man Award for the defense as a rookie...second-team freshman All-America defensive end by Rivals.com...played 271 snaps, fifth among Clemson freshmen and second among first-year freshmen...had his top game against #25 Boston College when he had six tackles, including five first hits, in a season-high 47 plays...had a strong game at N.C. State with three tackles in 18 plays; had a caused fumble and his first career sack...had a sack against Duke...played double figures in plays in every game but one...played 11 snaps against Colorado and had one tackle. Before Clemson: Played tight end and defensive end at Fork Union Military Academy in 2004...had 38 catches for 647 yards and five scores; added five sacks, 51 tackles, and eight pass breakups...team MVP at Fork Union...#18 tight end in the nation by SuperPrep and #20 tight end by **********...#25 prep school player in the nation by Rivals.com...#34 tight end in the nation by SuperPrep...had 20 catches for 430 yards and four scores as a senior...totaled 34 tackles and four sacks as a senior...played in the Tennessee/Kentucky All-Star game...first-team all-state and all-region as a senior...All-Dixie team pick by SuperPrep...All-Atlantic Region pick by PrepStar...attended Calhoun High (Saint Matthews, SC) for three years...coached by former Gamecock, current Tiger assistant, and his uncle Chris Rumph in his first three years in high school...defensive MVP as a junior...all-conference, all-region, and all-area in basketball as a sophomore and junior...averaged 20 points and 12 rebounds on the hardwood...averaged 15 points and 13 rebounds as a junior...prep school teammate of Durrell Barry and Elsmore Gabriel...coached by J.C. Harmon at Fork Union...chose Clemson over Arkansas, Kentucky, Memphis, and South Carolina...born Phillip Blaine Merling on Aug. 19, 1985...majoring in sociology.