Interview: Northwestern's Fennell signs with Clemson

Mar 22, 2014

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What made you decide to sign with Clemson?
My decision to sign with Clemson came from visualizing how well of an athlete I could become from signing with Clemson. With the national success Coach Elliott had at LSU, there’s no doubt in my mind that the team will be able to compete on a national level and I will be able to reach my full potential in the next few years. The talent that is being brought in from around the country (and world) made me happy to join. With Coach Elliott being an 800 specialist, it made my decision that much better!

Where else did you look?

I looked into attending App State, The US Naval Academy, and TCU.

What was the college experience like in terms of recruiting?

My recruiting experience was incredible. When you first begin your recruiting process, it’s different than anything prior to your athletic career. Seeing that you are wanted to become part of different teams and having the ability to decide which one t...