By PETE IACOBELLI
AP Sports Writer
November 19, 2009; 9:15 p.m.
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) -- Clemson's Dabo Swinney has an idea how to get star tailback C.J. Spiller a bit more attention in his Heisman Trophy drive.
And the Tigers' head coach isn't afraid to steal a publicity stunt by Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad "Ocho Cinco" Johnson.
"I am going to officially change (Spiller's) name, in hopes of creating more awareness, he is officially, 'Dos Ocho,' two-eight. He is officially C.J. "Dos Ocho" Spiller. Maybe some people will figure him out then."
Swinney's been on a hardcore campaign the past few weeks to get his No. 28, Spiller, to New York City as one of Heisman Trophy finalists. Spiller's done his share on the field to wow potential voters as well.
He set a school record with 310 all-purpose yards in No. 18 Clemson's 40-37 overtime win at Miami, then broke the mark with 312 two games later in a 40-24 victory over Florida State.
"I don't know what else we have to do to recognize what he's done," Swinney said.
Spiller would be proud to represent Clemson at the New York Heisman announcement.
The Tigers (7-3, 5-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) can take another big step for Spiller and their team goals on Saturday. Clemson can wrap up the ACC's Atlantic Division and gain a spot in the league's championship game with a win over Virginia (3-7, 2-4).
Spiller plays his final game at Memorial Stadium on Saturday. His favorite Death Valley moments? Clemson's 31-7 over Georgia Tech in 2006 when he had a 50-yard touchdown run and a 50-yard TD catch as a freshman, and two games ago against Florida State, the team he grew up pulling for Lake Butler, Fla.
Swinney's highlight?
"When he said he was staying at Clemson" last January, Swinney said.
