CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -- Clemson defensive end Da'Quan Bowers still isn't sure how he'll handle football this fall without the dad who rarely missed a snap.
But Bowers said Sunday he knows he'll play each down for his father, Dennis, who died suddenly earlier this month. The Tigers junior says he will also lean on his coaches and teammates to help him through a season he hopes will honor his dad's memory.
Bowers had already entered summer camp with heavy expectations. He was considered the country's best prospect by some recruiting services in 2008 when he signed with Clemson. However, Bowers managed just four sacks his first two seasons and has not lived up to his ultra-hyped high school play.
Bowers returned to practice Thursday after an extended break for his father's funeral.
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