Tom Allen feels role at Clemson is the right place at the right time [Video]

Tom Allen entered the Smart Family Media Center grounds with a clear thought in mind.

He’s meant to be here.

Allen proclaimed he’s a loud guy who talks quite fast, but one thing was clear to understand about Clemson’s new defensive coordinator: he feels like he’s in the right spot at the right time.

When Dabo Swinney drew up his list of the ideal candidates, consulting NFL and college reps to receive feedback on who his next choice could be, almost every contender reached out to let him know they were interested.

Well, all except one.

Allen was in the midst of the run at Penn State in the College Football Playoff, and wasn’t necessarily looking for a new role.

However, for the right ingredients, the new Clemson defensive coordinator was definitely willing to listen.

“I really appreciated coach for reaching out,” Allen …