Tony Steward injury plans

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Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney said after practice Tuesday that freshman linebacker Tony Steward Tony Steward

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Swinney said Steward's attitude is good and this was just a setback in a long career for him.

Swinney also said since Steward played one play against Maryland, he is one play over the 20% rule limit for a red-shirt. Clemson will need a special waiver for Steward to get a red-shirt for this year.

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