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Photo: Former Clemson player trolls USC with helmet autograph

Jason Fraychineaud

By Jason Fraychineaud

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Former Clemson linebacker Ben Boulware is quite the character.

On the field, he’s been known as an emotional and fiery competitor. He got a tattoo of a National Championship trophy on his achilles tendon — after analyst Desmond Howard proclaimed Clemson’s Achilles heel to be the play of its linebackers.

Boulware also isn’t afraid to throw jabs towards in-state rival South Carolina.

On Saturday, Boulware was signing autographs at a store in North Charleston, South Carolina. The store — Fan Zone — urged the linebacker to pen a USC helmet with an interesting message:

Now, there’s a method to the madness. Former USC QB Connor Shaw beat Clemson four-straight times during his collegiate career. On a Clemson helmet, he proceeded to craft this message:

Boulware surely got the last laugh. Clemson pasted USC by a score of 56-7 this season, and also won the National Championship.

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