Richardson makes a big step

Clemson freshman offensive lineman Barry Richardson will become the first freshman lineman to start for the Tigers in 18 years when we travel to Virginia on Oct. 7.

THEY HELPED MILLER RUN: The State has a nice story on the players on the return team who sprung the blocks that let Justin Miller set an NCAA record for returns in the Florida State game.

ACC NOTES: Check 'em out. And, if you're registered at The Washington Post, here's another notebook.

THE NOTEBOOK: Right here.