CLEMSON — It did not take too long for fans’ concerns about Clemson’s offensive line to come to the front of the line.

One of the more popular discussions following last week’s spring game was the play of the offensive line, and understandably so. The Orange and the White teams combined for just 103 rushing yards on 53 carries last Saturday.

They also gave up 21 tackles for loss, including 11 sacks.

What do the coaches need to do in order to fix the offensive line’s issues from the spring game?

“We will put our team together and that will help for sure, that always helps,” Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said jokingly.

Combined, the Tigers’ offenses averaged just 1.9 yards per carry. The White team totaled just 180 yards and averaged 3.1 yards per play.

The Orange squad was not much better. They totaled 330 yards and averaged 5.2 per play.

Unlike the fans, however, Swinney is not as concerned.

“That is one of those things, when you know you are good on defense, that is one of those things you can probably expect when you split your team,” he said. “You got some guys that were not out there as well, that is the biggest thing.

“You have to go play and expose guys, teach guys and things like that. Just put it all together.”

Clemson’s head coach admits there is still a lot of work to do to get the offensive line ready before the Georgia game on Aug. 31 in Atlanta. He says they have a lot to do from a technique and fundamental standpoint.

“Y’all do not get to see our grades, but if you really look at our grades, for example, in those positions, the one thing that is a real positive is they are grading at a high level from an assignment standpoint,” he said. “They know what to do. They are doing a really good job, like high level grades.”

However, they are not doing well in other areas and that is where they were exposed by Clemson’s defense in the Orange and White game.

“When you look at their technique, and we have some of them that our down here, so we have a lot of work we need to do from a technique standpoint, fundamental standpoint, foot work standpoint,” Swinney said. “Maybe it is understanding a little bit more of the bigger picture so you can anticipate from a launch standpoint. Things like that, so that is some of the stuff we have to do.

“The main thing is to be together as a group and we will have a shot.”

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