ESPN: Clemson defense ready for fresh start |
From Heather Dinich of ESPN:
Clemson’s defense will continue its makeover under Venables this summer, and its progress will be key to the Tigers’ hopes of defending their ACC title. One of the team’s biggest tasks will be replacing three starters on the defensive line. Despite the struggles of the defense last year, the trio of
Andre Branch Defensive End #40 6-5, 260 Richmond, VA View Full Profile
,
Brandon Thompson Defensive Tackle #98 6-2, 310 Thomasville, GA View Full Profile
and
Rennie Moore Defensive Tackle #94 6-3, 265 Saint Marys, GA View Full Profile
helped Clemson to the conference title by holding Virginia Tech to just 13 points and one touchdown in 120 minutes of football.
“I wanted to make my judgments based on how they worked through winter conditioning workouts, spring ball and I’ll judge them again when we come back for two-a-days,” Venables said. “It’s important for a number of guys to let them know it’s an opportunity to turn over a new leaf, reinvent themselves and reestablish themselves, and hopefully collectively together we can play the kind of defense I know all Clemson fans wants us to play, where we’re suffocating people and playing in a relentless manner.”
Andre Branch
Brandon Thompson
Rennie Moore
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