The wild ride that could be the 2013 season begins today |
The day has finally arrived.
Clemson football is back as fall practice gets underway later this afternoon on the practice fields behind the indoor practice facility. The long offseason and the months of waiting are finally over. There will be plenty of tailgate parties this afternoon in the parking lots surrounding the practice field, and even though practices are closed to the public, there will still be a certain level of excitement in the air. The Tigers enter the 2013 chock full of enthusiasm and high expectations, but enough questions remain on both sides of the ball to make fall camp exciting and interesting to watch. Can Rod McDowell be the number one running back? Will
D.J. HowardD.J. Howard Who will step in at tight end and replace
Brandon FordBrandon Ford What will happen on the offense line? Will lack of production at one of the other spots force center
Ryan NortonRyan Norton Can an unproven group of talented receivers help
Sammy WatkinsSammy Watkins Will the secondary respond to new coach
Mike ReedMike Reed The Tigers finally have a deep pool of linebacker talent, but who will step in and be the leader of the group? Will
Spencer ShueySpencer Shuey Will
Vic BeasleyVic Beasley There are plenty of questions, and many of these will be answered during fall camp. More will be answered once the games start, and the first one is a big one when the Tigers take on Georgia on August 31st in a primetime matchup. The Tigers weighed in Thursday afternoon, and they certainly look the part of a championship contender. Quarterback
Tajh BoydTajh Boyd They look the part. Now can they play the part? It all starts today, and it should be a fun ride. Hang on, the 2013 season is about to begin.
RS Jr. Running Back
#22 5-11, 195
Lincoln, AL
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or
Zac BrooksZac Brooks
So. Running Back
#24 6-1, 185
Jonesboro, AR
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grab on to the number two spot, or will one of the freshmen vie for playing time?
Tight End
#80 6-4, 240
Wando, SC
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’s 40 receptions from a year ago? Will it be a committee approach, or will talented freshman
Jordan LeggettJordan Leggett
Fr. Tight End
#16 6-6, 235
Navarre, FL
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step in and be the guy?
RS So. Offensive Line
#58 6-3, 270
Simpsonville, SC
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to move to a guard spot? Can
Isaiah BattleIsaiah Battle
So. Offensive Tackle
#79 6-6, 280
Brooklyn, NY
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finally gain the coaches’ confidence and win the left tackle job? Where will
Brandon ThomasBrandon Thomas
Gr. Offensive Line
#63 6-3, 305
Spartanburg, SC
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end up? Can
Eric Mac LainEric Mac Lain
RS So. Offensive Line
#78 6-3, 260
Hope Mills, NC
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make some noise?
Jr. Wide Receiver
#2 6-1, 205
Fort Myers, FL
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replace the production of Nuk Hopkins?
Defensive Backs Coach
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and, pushed by talented newcomers like
MacKensie AlexanderMacKensie Alexander
Fr. Defensive Back
#2 5-11, 185
Immokalee, FL
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and
Korrin WigginsKorrin Wiggins
Fr. Defensive Back
#12 6-1, 185
Durham, NC
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and
Adrian BakerAdrian Baker
Fr. Cornerback
#21 6-1, 170
Hollywood, FL
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and
Jayron KearseJayron Kearse
Fr. Safety
#20 6-4, 205
Fort Myers, FL
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, step in and be a strength?
Gr. Linebacker
#33 6-3, 230
Charlotte, NC
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continue to make tackles from his new position at the WILL? Will newcomer
Kellen JonesKellen Jones
RS So. Linebacker
#52 6-1, 215
Houston, TX
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earn playing time? Has
Tony StewardTony Steward
Jr. Linebacker
#7 6-0, 235
Hastings, FL
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overcome his injuries and will he be a force?
RS Jr. Defensive End
#3 6-3, 225
Adairsville, GA
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improve on last season’s eight sacks and make a run at the Clemson record of 16? Can
Corey CrawfordCorey Crawford
Jr. Defensive End
#93 6-5, 270
Columbus, GA
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live up to his potential? Will the defensive tackle position shut down opposing running games while also providing a pass rush up the middle?
RS Sr. Quarterback
#10 6-1, 225
Hampton, VA
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was 218, the lightest he has been since high school. Leggett was 244. Mac Lain was 304.
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