CLEMSON — Tom Allen will admit, there are not too many people as energetic as he is on the sidelines.

Clemson’s defensive coordinator is notorious for his sideline antics, as he is one of the first guys to run down the sideline to congratulate his players on a big play or turnover. For instance, in North Carolina last year, he nearly tackled linebacker Sammy Brown after a fourth-down stop.

Sometimes, in practice, he will tackle a player after they make a good play and will even jump on a dog pile if need be. It’s safe to say, Allen gets a little too excited.

Rarely, if not at all, has anyone on the same staff matched Allen’s intensity. Until now.

Chad Morris, Clemson’s new offensive coordinator, not only can match Allen’s intensity, but he does it from the other side of the football.

“He’s got good energy, which is good,” Allen said. “A lot of offensive guys are not that way. So, he is definitely…I will just say this. He is the most energetic offensive coach I have had on a staff, for which is a good thing.”

Morris’ energy rarely stops, which is likely due to the two Red Bulls and the countless Cow Tales he consumes during the course of a day. His personality and energy translate to the practice fields, where he expects his offense to move in an up-tempo pace that is constantly moving and wearing the defense down.

“He is trying to get everyone up to speed and it is challenging to do that for sure, especially when the defense is usually ahead, which is the nature of the game,” Allen said. “They are really doing some good things. I really like the system that he has.”

Allen is familiar with Morris’ high-octane offense. They coached against one another when Morris was the head coach at SMU and Allen was the defensive coordinator at South Florida.

“I am little bit familiar with his system, and I really like how it fits the guys we have here,” Allen said. “He is such a great person, and I am excited he is here. He is doing such a great job.”

Allen, who got close with Morris when he was the head coach at Indiana and Morris was at Arkansas, says he is already seeing a big shift in the offense’s personality. Clemson is a heavy run team now, something they were not under old offensive coordinator Garrett Riley.

“I like the energy I am seeing from the offensive staff. I like the fire and the passion that I am seeing,” Clemson’s defensive coordinator said. “Coach Morris has always been that way, but I just think there is a noticeable difference.”

With Clemson returning Bryant Wesco, Jr., T.J. Moore and Tyler Brown at wide receiver, while adding former SMU speedster C.J. Johnson, Jr., to the backfield with Gideon Davidson, the Tigers have speed all over the place.

“I just think it is a system designed to get our playmakers the ball. I think they are going to make you defend the field,” Allen said. “You know, downhill, which is different. Latterly, which has been a part of the offense in the past. Everybody has the ability to affect that, but you have to have the ability to account for the quarterback as well… Even after Day 4, you can feel the stressors the system can create and put on you defensively.”