PAW Drill highlights early Monday practice in front of STRIVR cameras

The STRIVR camera captures Artavis Scott during a drill

by David Hood - Senior Writer - Mon Aug 10 11:18:21 GMT-04:00 2015

CLEMSON – Monday’s morning practice featured a Daniel scrum, rugby-style kicks and plenty of info to pass along.

The Clemson football team practiced early this morning, the sixth practice overall and the second in full pads, the first of two practices on Monday.

The first period started with a scaled-up version of the PAW drill, with three offensive players blocking for a running back and going against three defensive players. It started with Daniel High School products Shaq LawsonShaq Lawson
Jr. Defensive End
#90 6-3, 269
Central, SC
View Full Profile and C.J. DavidsonC.J. Davidson
RS Sr. Running Back
#21 5-10, 200
Clemson, SC
View Full Profile getting physical with each other in front of the onlookers.

A few minutes later it was freshman left tackle Mitch HyattMitch Hyatt
Fr. Offensive Line
#75 6-6, 270
Sugar Hill, GA
View Full Profile getting into it with a couple of defenders in a skirmish that moved a pile.

Freshman defensive tackle Christian WilkinsChristian Wilkins
Fr. Defensive Tackle
#42 6-5, 305
Longmeadow, CT
View Full Profile enjoyed that drill – he was trash talking anyone and everyone.

Senior linebacker B.J. GoodsonB.J. Goodson
RS Sr. Linebacker
#44 6-0, 240
Lamar, SC
View Full Profile was in the middle of everything during the drill, even if he wasn’t in on the play. He was constantly in the face of the young linebackers – teaching and motivating. Goodson appears to be taking on the role of team leader. Freshman Chad SmithChad Smith
Fr. Linebacker
#35 6-3, 215
Sterling, VA
View Full Profile looked good during the drill, as did running back Zac BrooksZac Brooks
Running Back (2012 - 2015)
#24 6-0, 200
Jonesboro, AR
View Full Profile , who ran hard.

I would give the edge to the defense during the drill. C.J. FullerC.J. Fuller
RS Fr. Running Back
#27 5-9, 215
Easley, SC
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*Linebacker Ben BoulwareBen Boulware
Jr. Outside Linebacker
#10 6-0, 235
Anderson, SC
View Full Profile shaved his epic beard on the same day we ran a story in which he said he would keep it.

*A strange-looking camera has been seen at practice this week, and it turns out to be a virtual reality tool used to help the players. The camera can be set up by the quarterback and captures what happens in every direction.

The system is called STRIVR, an immersive training tool. I was told that quarterback Deshaun WatsonDeshaun Watson
So. Quarterback
#4 6-2, 205
Gainesville, GA
View Full Profile can go in after practice, put on the headset, and see everything he saw during practice and take his mental reps again. Coaches can also look left to right and see hand placement, footwork, etc. I plan to ask the coaches about the system and have more on it later.

*The first team offensive line hasn’t changed since last week, with Mitch Hyatt at left tackle, Eric Mac LainEric Mac Lain
RS Sr. Offensive Tackle
#78 6-4, 305
Hope Mills, NC
View Full Profile at left guard, Ryan NortonRyan Norton
RS Sr. Offensive Line
#58 6-3, 285
Simpsonville, SC
View Full Profile (still in a green jersey because of concussion) at center, Tyrone CrowderTyrone Crowder
RS So. Offensive Guard
#55 6-2, 330
Marston, NC
View Full Profile at right guard and Joe GoreJoe Gore
RS Sr. Offensive Tackle
#73 6-5, 290
Lake Waccamaw, NC
View Full Profile at right tackle.

Second team offensive line, left to right: Taylor HearnTaylor Hearn
RS Fr. Offensive Line
#51 6-4, 325
Williston, SC
View Full Profile Justin FalcinelliJustin Falcinelli
RS Fr. Offensive Tackle
#50 6-3, 305
Middleton, MD
View Full Profile , Jay GuillermoJay Guillermo
RS Jr. Center
#57 6-3, 310
Maryville, TN
View Full Profile , Maverick MorrisMaverick Morris
RS So. Offensive Line
#69 6-4, 295
Broxton, GA
View Full Profile , Jake FruhmorgenJake Fruhmorgen
Fr. Offensive Line
#63 6-5, 285
Tampa, FL
View Full Profile .

Third team offensive line, left to right: Noah GreenNoah Green
Fr. Offensive Line
#71 6-5, 275
Boiling Springs, SC
View Full Profile , Logan TischLogan Tisch
Fr. Offensive Line
#72 6-2, 285
Chapel Hill, NC
View Full Profile , Zach GiellaZach Giella
Fr. Offensive Line
#77 6-5, 275
Augusta, GA
View Full Profile , Zach RiggsZach Riggs
RS So. Center
#54 6-5, 270
Greer, SC
View Full Profile , Jake Fruhmorgen

*Freshman safety Tanner MuseTanner Muse
Fr. Linebacker
#19 6-4, 205
Belmont, NC
View Full Profile and starting center Ryan Norton practiced long snapping in front of line coach Robbie CaldwellRobbie Caldwell
Assistant Coach / Offensive Line
View Full Profile at the beginning of practice. Muse did a really nice job, as did Norton.

*Two Carolina Panthers scouts were in attendance and they spent a good portion of the early practice talking to Woody McCorvey.

* Marcus EdmondMarcus Edmond
RS So. Cornerback
#29 5-11, 170
Hopkins, SC
View Full Profile and Kendall JosephKendall Joseph
RS Fr. Linebacker
#34 5-11, 225
Belton, SC
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Gr. Tight End
#81 6-5, 240
Isle of Palms, SC
View Full Profile wore a yellow jersey.

*We saw more kicking Monday morning: It looks like walk-on Greg HuegelGreg Huegel
Fr. Punter / Kicker
#92 5-11, 180
Blythewood, SC
View Full Profile has moved up to second team, and he hit both of his kicks from 34 yards, as did first-teamer Alex SpenceAlex Spence
RS Fr. Kicker
#47 6-2, 190
Florence, SC
View Full Profile . Christian GroomesChristian Groomes
RS Fr. Punter / Kicker
#39 5-9, 190
Central, SC
View Full Profile was 1-of-2 from that distance. The team also practiced rugby-style kicks – whether for the kickers or the returners we don’t know – but Andy TeasdallAndy Teasdall
RS Jr. Punter
#32 5-11, 185
Winston-Salem, NC
View Full Profile was the best of the bunch at the rugby style. Hunter RenfrowHunter Renfrow
RS Fr. Wide Receiver
#13 5-10, 170
Myrtle Beach, SC
View Full Profile and Huegel both struggled.