Following a disappointing performance in Saturday’s scrimmage at Death Valley, Clemson’s defense bounced back in practice on Monday at Jervey Meadows, according to head coach Dabo Swinney. “Oh yeah,” he said. “Those guys take a lot of pride in what they do. The other day was just kind of a day where the offense made […]
One of Clemson’s most pleasant surprises so far in fall camp has been true freshman running back Lyn-J Dixon. The Butler, Ga., native has stepped in and instantly generated a lot of buzz with his performance, drawing praise from his coaches and fellow players alike. Among those who have been impressed by Dixon is junior […]
It is only been four days, but Brent Venables has been pleased with how Tre Lamar has responded in fall camp. The Clemson linebacker has come into camp focused and ready to pick up where he left off last year prior to being injured and missing the last four games of the season. “He has […]
The Butkus Foundation announced today that Clemson linebackers Kendall Joseph and Tre Lamar have each been named to the watch list for the 34th annual Butkus Award, which honors the nation’s top linebacker. The duo represents two of the 51 names on this year’s watch list, a number that honors the jersey number of the award’s […]
The middle linebacker position at Clemson is an intriguing competition to watch in camp. Kendall Joseph, who was Clemson’s starting middle linebacker during the national championship season, is listed as the starting MIKE on the Tigers’ preseason depth chart. Last year’s starter, Tre Lamar, is listed as the No. 2 guy. This is intriguing because […]
Clemson linebacker Tre Lamar says he is back at 100 percent. Lamar talks about his frustration watching the Sugar Bowl from the sidelines. TCI caught up with Lamar following Wednesday’s spring practice.
Clemson’s loss to Alabama in the College Football Playoff last season still leaves a bitter taste in the mouths of many Clemson players. For Tigers linebacker Tre Lamar, a late-season injury to his shoulder put him in a position of little effect. Now back from the injury, Lamar has been a full participant in spring […]
For the second year in a row, Clemson must replace an All-American linebacker, who was also a leader and team captain for the Tigers. Last year, it was Ben Boulware. This year, it is Dorian O’Daniel, a finalist for the Dick Butkus Award as the nation’s top linebacker. O’Daniel excelled in his senior season at […]
By sitting guys like Dexter Lawrence and Kendall Joseph the last two weeks, plus the return of starters Marcus Edmond and Mark Fields against The Citadel on Saturday, the Clemson defense seems to be as healthy as it has been all year heading into next week’s game against rival South Carolina in Columbia. Swinney said […]
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said the second-ranked Tigers have a bunch of guys in the cool tub right now as they try to get healthy for what they hope is a long post-season stretch run. Clemson, who will host The Citadel on Saturday for its final home game of the season, is coming off […]