Chad Morris has brought some welcome change to Clemson, and not just the obvious ones.

With Morris back at the helm of the offense, there is not only a new scheme, but there is also a renewed sense of energy, and the entire team is buying in.

That includes the players on the opposite side of the ball. Linebacker Kobe McCloud, who is a prime candidate to start at the WILL, alongside Sammy Brown, is already a big believer in what Morris’ unit is capable of accomplishing.

“Those guys are going to be special,” McCloud said. “I can’t wait.”

One of Morris’ goals has been to make the Tigers better at the point of attack, with more of an emphasis on running the ball. Last season, Clemson averaged just 124.5 yards per game on the ground, which ranked outside the Top 100 nationally.

It goes without saying, the ground game is one area that must see improvement, and McCloud is confident the work is being put in to make that happen.

“I don’t play offense, but in any football game, you’ve got to establish the run,” McCloud added. “You can’t win games without establishing the run.”

However, what McCloud likes the most is how Morris’ offense is challenging the defense each and every day in practice.

The tempo, the eye candy and the aggressiveness of the scheme should have this Clemson defense prepared for whatever it might face during the upcoming season. And for McCloud, that is one of the biggest benefits.

“Man, I love his offense,” McCloud added. “His offense is amazing. It is amazing to go against because it is going to prepare us for anybody we play. It is great to get that during camp because it is going to make everything easier during the season.”

“You can’t get no better look than what we are getting in practice now.”