Clemson

Swinney praises tight ends and cornerbacks Thursday

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — After the Tigers’ two and a half hour workout at Reeves Football Complex Thursday, Dabo Swinney singled out two of his position groups. “I gave a shout out to the tight ends and the cornerbacks after practice when I spoke with the team,” said Swinney.  “The tight ends had their best day of camp today.  They…

Clemson holds third practice of preseason

Clemson, S.C. (WOLO) — Clemson finished its third practice of the week in the upstate on Saturday night. Dabo Swinney’s Tigers practiced for the third-straight day, but Clemson now has the day off Sunday and will finish final exams on Monday before having an evening practice.  The team will be in full pads on Tuesday. Swinney has been pleased with…

Clemson begins 2017 season in shadow of 2016

Clemson, S.C. (WOLO) –The reigning National Champions are now trying to get out of their own way. As Clemson opened preseason practices Thursday night in the upstate, the Tigers now have even more national attention than ever, after beating Alabama in the National Title game in January. “We were at the top of the mountain at the end of last…

Bentley responds to Clemson critics: “We can compete with anybody”

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Jake Bentley might have said what he meant, but might not have meant to say what he meant. In an interview with FOX Carolina back in May, Bentley, USC’s projected starting quarterback, said he didn’t think Clemson was better than Carolina last year, despite Clemson’s 56-7 win over the Gamecocks. This week, he clarified his comments…

Wilkins named to watch list for ACC high 9 awards

Clemson, S.C. (WOLO) — Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins is set to have a tremendous season, but for now, he’ll have to settle for hype. Wilkins is on watch lists for an ACC high nine national postseason awards.   All preseason watch lists have been released for the coming season. Wilkins leads the ACC in watch list mentions this preseason.  Second…