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Clemson linebacker Ben Boulware, 22,is the ultimate lead-by-example senior for the No. 2 Tigers. He started his college career as a special teams contributor and reserve before becoming an All-ACC selection, Orange Bowl MVP and preseason All-American.Nowwith the sour taste of a national title lo s to Alabama still lingering, Boulware, from nearby Anderson, S.C., is letting his play speak for itself while letting his colorful personality show through.And with the 2016 season creeping closer, Clemsons defensive leadertackleda few questions from Omnisport to discu s the pre sure of being a College Football Playoff andtitle contender, his football future and bold fashion statements.MORE: Omnisport: Whats the demeanor of this football team with its opener against Auburn just days away?Boulware: Everybody is just so eager and tired of hitting their own Kyle Barraclough Jersey teammates. Its getting old having to hit (running back) Wayne Gallman every day, so Im just eager to hit a different jersey. Weve a great offseason where a lot of guys have taken the bull by the horns and ran with it.sept. 3rd Ben Boulware (@benboulware7) Omnisport: How is the team handling high expectations, and how are you handling expectations for yourself?Boulware: I think what separates this program is that we focus on us and dont care at all about expectation, predictions, preseason polls or any of that crap. At the end of the day, the polls that matter are the ones J. T. Realmuto Jersey that come out in December and January. Everyone can say what they want whether they think were going to win it all or finish dead last in the nation. We focus on Clemson and our game plan each week. Thats what allowed us to be so succe sful in the Coach (Dabo)Swinney era.Omnisport: As an individual, you received a handful of accolades last season and are expected to get even more this year. How are you a better player going into this season than you were in 2015?Boulware: I think Im better in Martin Prado Jersey every facet of the game. Maturity. Knowledge. Technique. From top to bottom, I think Ive grown. This was one of my more difficult offseasons because I came into it with a mindset to get better, and I hope it pays off my senior year because Ive been grinding a long time.You can't say anything was handed to me... I worked for everything I have. Ben Boulware (@benboulware7) Omnisport: How do you hope your story as a Clemson Tiger ends this season?Boulware: Winning it all. If youre a competitor, leader or any football player, you have that dream of winning a national championship and this is my last chance to do it.I didn't come this far to only come this far. Still think about this everyday. One last ride. See y'all in Tampa. Ben Boulware (@benboulware7) MORE: Omnisport: How did your teammates react to your interesting outfit at ACC media days with the capri pants?Boulware: A lot of them liked it. It was different and caught them off-guard. Some were hating because they know they couldnt pull it off themselves, but Blank Jersey the majority liked it or least respected it because they know for a fact it looked good.Ben Boulware explains his eye-catching outfit @ . Says he wanted to look "different & cute." Courtney King (@CourtSportKing) Omnisport: Whats your favorite memory of Dabo Swinney?Boulware: I cant narrow it down to one. Collectively, not him as a coach, but as a man, husband, father and as a person, Ill remember his values and beliefs he tries Andre Dawson Jersey to instill in us each day. He is so focused in our life after football because he knows this game it will take care of itself and how fragile a football career is. He tries to put us in a position to be succe sful after our football careers are over, and I think thats what Ill remember most.Omnisport: Are you upset you wont be able to enjoy the new opening next year?Boulware: You best believe Ill be coming back to visit a good bit. Im not sure where Ill be training next year, but I know some of it will happen here. This will probably be the best facility in the country, so youll definitely be seeing this bearded face come here in the offseason.