Taking inventory: Guard

Clemson still has a bowl game left to play this season, but it’s never too early to look ahead. With most of the 2022 season in the books, The Clemson Insider is analyzing how the Tigers performed at each position this fall and where the Tigers stand with the offseason looming. Quarterback, running back, tight […]

Swinney gives good news on the status of a starter

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gave good news Wednesday evening on the status of a starting offensive lineman who missed last week’s game against Louisville. Swinney said starting right guard Walker Parks (concussion protocol) is full go now. “He’s back,” Swinney said during his post-practice media availability. Prior to missing the Louisville game, Parks had […]

Swinney gives latest on status of two significant players

Dabo Swinney held his weekly post-practice media availability via Zoom on Wednesday evening and gave the latest on a couple of significant players who have been dealing with injuries. Swinney said sophomore wide receiver Beaux Collins and junior linebacker Trenton Simpson are still day-to-day, but Clemson’s head coach is hopeful they’ll be able to play […]

Swinney gives injury updates following Louisville game

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney provided several injury updates following the 10th-ranked Tigers’ 31-16 victory over Louisville on Saturday at Death Valley. Swinney said starting linebacker Trenton Simpson “hopefully will be back next week” against Miami. Swinney said both Simpson and starting offensive lineman Walker Parks, who also missed Saturday’s game, were close to playing […]

Tigers down two starters for today’s game

Clemson will be without these two starters against Louisville. Offensive lineman Walker Parks and linebacker Trenton Simpson are out for today’s game the Cardinals at Death Valley, The Clemson Insider has confirmed. Simpson has an undisclosed injury, while Parks is in concussion protocol. A Butkus Award semifinalist and Lott IMPACT Trophy semifinalist, Simpson led the […]

Parks, Shipley believe offense’s communication will be key vs. Notre Dame

Junior offensive guard Walker Parks spoke to the media Tuesday ahead of Saturday’s game against Notre Dame. If there’s something he knows, it’s that you should never underestimate any team going into a highly anticipated matchup, especially not a team that’s 5-3 and gaining confidence as the season progresses. “You can’t count anyone out based […]

What We Heard: Walker Parks

Opening his press conference this week, Clemson offensive lineman Walker Parks shared how he spent his bye week. “It was really good, body feels great coming off of a bye week,” Parks said. He then smiled and referenced one of his teammates, defensive end KJ Henry. “Like KJ said, I took a couple naps and […]

Clemson’s offensive line playing ‘a lot of winning football’

Clemson’s offense has taken a 180-degree turn from the rut it was stuck in for much of last season. While the improved play of D.J. Uiagalelei has gotten most of the focus through the Tigers’ first four games, Clemson’s quarterback and skill position players have gotten plenty of help from an offensive line that’s picked […]

For McFadden, cohesion ‘the best I’ve felt’ along Clemson’s offensive line

Jordan McFadden is entering his third season as a starter at Clemson and fifth overall, so he’s been part of plenty of offensive lines during his time with the Tigers.  None have given him a stronger sense of chemistry than this one. “This is the best I’ve felt since I’ve been here personally about cohesiveness,” […]

Freshman lineman in line for starting job

A designation that has been trending in a certain direction for one of Clemson’s true freshmen is close to being official. While the Tigers have yet to release a depth chart ahead of their Labor Day opener against Georgia Tech, Blake Miller would be the starting right tackle if Clemson played today, offensive coordinator Brandon […]