Gamble started all 12 games in 1997 despite never previously having made a collegiate snap. A large portion of the Tigers' power running goes through the middle, with Gamble paving the way. The National Scouting Group tabbed the All-ACC selection the No. 1 senior at his position. But strength, agility, he's got all the physical tools to move on to the next level. The strength comes from hours upon hours in the weight room.
Most football programs take conditioning seriously.
At Clemson, it's a way of life. Each spring, the football team holds its annual Psycho Circus competition, sort of a poor man's World's Strongest Man. Each Tiger does reps of bench, clean and squats and then sees how long they can hang from a bar. The agony eventually ends with an agility test. You give all you have for five minutes.