Monday's Clemson football practice report

by CU Athletic Communications - Mon Aug 04 21:43:55 GMT-04:00 2014

Clemson, S.C.—Clemson held its third practice of the preseason among scattered showers on Monday, forcing the team to hold the second half of its practice in the indoor facility. The last hour of the practice featured seven-on-seven drills and 11 on 11 work in the facility.

Clemson worked out in shells today, which means the Tigers were in shoulder pads, helmets and shorts. Known as a “thud practice”, the Tigers will be in the same attire on Tuesday, then go to full pads for the fifth practice on Wednesday. The Tigers will not have two practices in the same day until Friday.

Head Coach Dabo Swinney was pleased with what he saw from his offensive line. “The offensive line has been focused and business like,” said Swinney. “I like their demeanor through the first three practices. So far they have taken ownership and that is good to see. Overall, I like their attitude.”

Overall, Swinney has been pleased with the first three days of practice. “The intensity picked up today and that was due to adding shoulder pads. But, this is a mature group. I have not had to push them, because they know how to work. We have been playing fast. We will have another day in shells, then put the full uniform on during Wednesday’s practice.

Freshman wide receiver Artavis ScottArtavis Scott
Fr. Wide Receiver
#3 5-11, 185
Oldsmar, FL
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Tight end Stanton SeckingerStanton Seckinger
RS Jr. Tight End
#81 6-4, 210
Isle of Palms, SC
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RS Jr. Wide Receiver
#19 6-3, 200
Moore, SC
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Notes

*Among the former players at practice on Monday were Jim Riggs and Theo Mougros. Riggs was an All-ACC tight end in 1985 and 1986 and was a big reason Clemson won the 1986 ACC title. He went on to play seven years in the NFL, six with the Cincinnati Bengals. He will be inducted into the Clemson Hall of Fame this year. Riggs son, Zach, is a red-shirt freshman center on the Clemson team.

Mougros was a four-year letter winner from 1997-2000 and was a starting offensive guard in 1999 and 2000, Tommy Bowden’s first two Clemson teams. He was a key to Clemson’s record setting 2000 offense that helped the Tigers to a 9-3 record and #14 final national ranking.

•Defensive end Vic BeasleyVic Beasley
RS Sr. Defensive End
#3 6-3, 225
Adairsville, GA
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*Clemson assistant head coach and tight ends coach Danny Pearman was back at practice on Monday after missing the first two practices due to the death of his father.