Morris pleased with Roderick McDowell's progress

by TigerNet Staff - Monday, August 20, 2012 1:19 PM

Roderick McDowell
Pos: RB Height: 5-9 Weight: 195 Hometown: Sumter, SC (Sumter HS) Years Played: 2009 - 2013

Clemson offensive coordinator Chad Morris said after practice on Monday that Andre EllingtonAndre Ellington
RS Sr. Running Back
#23 5-10, 190
Moncks Corner, SC
View Full Profile, D.J. HowardD.J. Howard
RS So. Running Back
#22 5-11, 195
Lincoln, AL
View Full Profile and Roderick McDowellRoderick McDowell
RS Jr. Running Back
#25 5-9, 190
Sumter, SC
View Full Profile were his top three running backs with true freshman Zac BrooksZac Brooks
Fr. Running Back
#24 6-2, 180
Jonesboro, AR
View Full Profile being the fourth guy. Morris said he was especially pleased with the improvement of McDowell.

“Hot Rod has had probably as good a camp as anyone as far as the running backs,” said Morris. “He’s had a really good spring and he has had a really good fall camp. I told him in front of the team the other day – You can trust Hot Rod. I trust him. I trust him in pass protection, and I trust him carrying the ball. I’m excited about Hot Rod being able to give us some depth out there.”

Morris also said he thinks Zac Brooks will not redshirt and will have to play this season because of the number of plays the Clemson offense runs.