The NFL season is over, so the next big thing in the world of football is spring practice for college. That brings us to Clemson’s approaching practices, where we can learn a lot about the Tigers’ future. As that approaches, here’s three players I’m looking forward to watching in the spring for a multitude of […]
Clemson held its first practice of the spring late Monday afternoon. The media was allowed to watch the first handful of periods. Here are some observations of the Tigers’ offense from those periods: As expected, Cade Klubnik received the first-team reps at quarterback during individual and tempo periods. Behind him, though, was former walk-on Hunter […]
Nothing has changed when it comes to Clemson’s quarterback situation. That’s the way Clemson coach Dabo Swinney sees it after evaluating the position during the spring, which, for the Tigers, concluded Saturday with the Orange and White game. “D.J. (Uiagalelei) is definitely our starter,” Swinney said. Clemson’s annual spring game gave Swinney and offensive coordinator […]
Clemson concluded its spring football season with the annual Orange and White game Saturday at Memorial Stadium. With the defenses holding the upper hand, the White team prevailed, 15-7. Here are some news, notes and observations of the offense, defense and special teams during the game. Offense After a spring in which coaches largely praised […]
One position group that’s been an interesting storyline worth following this spring for Clemson is the linebackers. And if you listen to Clemson coach Dabo Swinney talk about them, you’d understand. Even with James Skalski and Baylon Spector exhausting their eligibility, Clemson is excited about the prospects that Wesley Goodwin’s room has, especially considering the […]
Jalyn Phillips has practiced his share of patience at Clemson. Phillips is beginning his fourth year in the program after signing with the Tigers in 2019 out of Archer (Georgia) High, where he was teammates with a more high-profile Clemson signee that year, Andrew Booth. Unlike Booth, a two-year starter who’s widely projected to be […]
Mickey Conn has no qualms about working under Wesley Goodwin. Both veteran staffers with new titles this spring, Conn pointed to Clemson’s bowl game as proof of the comfort level he and Goodwin have with each other. “We went through the two weeks of preparation getting ready, getting in front of the guys, gaining their […]
The depth and talent Clemson has along the defensive line has been well-documented heading into the 2022 season. But while well-established names like Bryan Bresee, Myles Murphy, Xavier Thomas and K.J. Henry may be the headliners, there’s a lesser-known defensive lineman at Clemson that head coach Dabo Swinney is also high on. “Nobody even knows […]
Clemson had its second scrimmage of the spring Wednesday with the Tigers’ defense producing most of the highlights. “I thought the defense set the tone today,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said. Specifically, Swinney said the secondary came up with a couple of turnovers despite being down in numbers because of injuries. Cornerback Fred Davis, who’s […]
Tyler Grisham has never been as eager to return to the practice field as he was this spring. Grisham is entering his third season as Clemson’s receivers coach, one he’s hoping will be a bounceback year for his position group. It’s a position that’s become synonymous with marquee names and big plays at Clemson in […]