Woody Dantzler

When he was about to leave for Clemson, Woody Dantzler sat down for a talk with his father.

"Don't go up there and just be a football player," his father told him.

Dantzler lived out that command not just as a student, but in his post-football life.

He was a force of nature on the field, and now he seeks to be a force of change off it as he works with Greenville County schools to better accommodate the needs and talents of teachers and students alike.

Dantzler also is a motivational speaker and a mentor to current Clemson football players.

He is also pursuing a master's degree.

And on top of all that, he has a full-time job as a pharmaceutical sales rep.

Dantzler, who lives in Greenville with his wife and two girls, gives his ideas for making the world a better place.

He also shares his thoughts on how Dabo Swinney and Clemson have handled a turbulent spring and summer.