News and notes from Monday's practice

by David Hood - Senior Writer - Mon Aug 20 13:35:02 GMT-04:00 2012

CLEMSON – Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris Chad Morris
Offensive Coordinator / QBs
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There weren’t any huge surprises – about what we expected – but it was interesting to see that redshirt freshman Stanton SeckingerStanton Seckinger
RS So. Wide Receiver
#81 6-5, 200
Isle of Palms, SC
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RS So. Tight End
#86 6-4, 240
Brentwood, TN
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On the offensive line, David BeasleyDavid Beasley
RS So. Offensive Guard
#68 6-4, 315
Columbus, GA
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RS So. Offensive Guard
#67 6-5, 335
Chester, SC
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RS Fr. Offensive Line
#76 6-4, 275
Williamston, SC
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RS Fr. Offensive Line
#73 6-6, 260
Lake Waccamaw, NC
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However, Morris indicated that Giff Timothy – projected to be the starter at right tackle – is progressing from surgery to repair the meniscus in his right knee and isn’t being ruled out.

“We should have him back,” Morris said. “He’s worked out a little bit. He’s slowly getting back. We’re excited about getting Giff back. It’ll give us some depth right there. But, I think he’s got to be able to go by next Monday. At that point, it’ll be our evaluation, to see if he’s capable of making his footwork and where he is, from a mental standpoint - if he can’t go next Monday and Tuesday, I don’t think he’ll play.”

Timothy said that he was working in a green jersey today – no contact – but that he and trainer Danny Poole have put together a plan that has him working against the defense by this Thursday.

“It is feeling much better,” Timothy said of his knee. “I was moving around pretty good on it today. Right now, it is just running sprints and seeing if we can get the full range of motion back.”

Morris also said that incumbent backup quarterback Cole Stoudt continues to lead redshirt freshman Morgan Roberts and true freshman Chad Kelly for the number two spot. However, Morris said that Kelly isn’t making the decision an easy one.

“Hopefully, we can hold Chad as long as we can,” Morris said. “He’s definitely making a strong push to find his way in.”

*I asked Morris about Isaiah BattleIsaiah Battle
Fr. Offensive Line
#79 6-7, 265
St. George, VA
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RS Jr. Offensive Line
#63 6-3, 300
Spartanburg, SC
View Full Profile , and whether Battle will be able to contribute much this season. Morris answered that Battle is still a work in progress.

“Is he going to play? He has to,” Morris said of Battle. “He is going to get in there at left tackle, but does that mean he is going to play 10 snaps a game? Probably not. We just have to keep working on getting him better.”