Wednesday Clemson Football practice report

by CU Athletic Communications - Wed Aug 06 20:24:32 GMT-04:00 2014

Clemson, S.C.—Much of the Clemson football team wasted little time in making use of every pad they donned on Wednesday as the Tigers had their first workout of the preseason in full pads. For each of the first two five-minute periods the Tigers worked the “PAW” drill, which is a running game drill in close quarters for linemen and running backs.

“I like to do that early because it sets the tempo for the rest of practice,” said Head Coach Dabo Swinney. The Tigers went through their normal flex period, then had the 10 minutes of pure hitting in the indoor facility before going outside in 90 degree temperatures for the rest of the practice.

“I was pleased with that first drill. It looked like the offense and the defense both competed very hard. I saw some good things. We are in the middle of a tough four-day period of the preseason.” The Tigers will have another afternoon of a two and a half hour practice on Thursday, then have two practices, one in the morning and one at night on Friday. Then Saturday will be the first stadium scrimmage.

“We need to work on the little things. Our program has the big things in that we have talented players and we have depth and experience. We have to concentrate on the little things, they make the difference. We have a lot to improve on.”

One of the casualties of the PAW drill was starting offensive tackle Isaiah BattleIsaiah Battle
Jr. Offensive Tackle
#79 6-7, 285
Brooklyn, NY
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But, as always, Swinney found a silver lining. “With Isaiah Battle out it allowed us to move some players around and get experience playing other positions. Kalon DavisKalon Davis
RS Sr. Offensive Guard
#67 6-5, 340
Chester, SC
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RS Jr. Offensive Tackle
#78 6-4, 306
Hope Mills, NC
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RS Jr. Offensive Line
#58 6-3, 292
Simpsonville, SC
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Swinney also announced that tight end Stanton SeckingerStanton Seckinger
RS Jr. Tight End
#81 6-4, 241
Isle of Palms, SC
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“J.J. McCullough had a very good day and Jordan LeggettJordan Leggett
So. Tight End
#16 6-5, 251
Navarre, FL
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RS Fr. Tight End
#87 6-1, 240
Clemson, SC
View Full Profile will get some more action as well.” McCullough caught a pair of touchdown passes for over 100 yards combined during a 7-on-7 drill and also caught one scoring pass in a green zone 11 on 11 drill.